I know where ou are coming from. I've only been modeling about a month and a half, and I still get that warm and fuzzy feeling when I get "real" comments, not the generic ones, but the ones people actually took a little time and effort to type. I personall, am about to venture into the market place, and I hope I have as good of luck as my freebies have had. I know I'm not gonna sell 1000 of 1 item, but I'd be happy with a few here and there.
It is sad to see a talented modeler go, as I've noticed, more people render than model.
Hope you do change your mind tho, nice to have "colleagues" to exchange ideas and converse with.
I have no life, so most days I am hanging in the chat room, so please drop in and say hi :o)

                                                                                                                    

Poser 10

Octane Render

Wings 3D