If it wasn't for the little freebies we get, I wouldn't bother with 3D at all. This is a hobby for me. I dont feel the need to spend mega bucks on items just for a hobby. Thankfully, there are freebie providers. Without them, 3D would be useless to most people who dont have wads of cash to blow on models everyday. I have baught stuff from those offering freebies.

It also allows us to see what kind of models people make and sell before we buy from that vendor. Those that just sell without providing at least one freebie or even a few freebies, will never get my money.

When greedy vendors takeover 3D with their high prices, with no freebies,  then I'm out of this hobby.