*'Also if you dont render print quality poster sized images with full raytracing and IBL lights ... you may never realise that some skins have less to them than others.'

Oh I'm sure that you are right and I wouldn't suggest that there isn't a difference between character textures. I've worked with Mia (Mint) for a couple of years so I do know what a quality texture is and what you can do with it.
 
But then it begs the question of what you want to do with the character.  If you're not making renders with the requirements you specified then the appeal of the overall character is what matters most and this is where Ute's talent shines. She just makes appealing characters and in her case I'd say that the quantity has a quality of it's own :)

*'I guess it goes to show you get what you pay for :)'

No one could argue with that :)

• Rick