Why do some used mannequins cost so much?
Just because a mannequin is used, does not always mean that it will be cheap – regardless of where you purchase it from. Similar to buying automobiles, some mannequin brands hold their value because of their superior craftsmanship, unique design and established brand name. Just as a used Rolls Royce or Mercedes will cost more than a brand new Toyota, there are some brands of mannequins that are expensive even though they are used. A brand name mannequin with realistic features can cost between $750-$1300 new. If a used one is 50% off, it will still cost more than some of the new no-name mannequins imported from Asia which retail between $250-$400. Brand name mannequins cost more because they are actually fiberglass sculptures of real life humans and many of the steps involved in creating them are done by hand. Sculptors usually begin with a metal skeleton, bend it into a pose and build it up with clay. The clay figure is then cast as a mold to hundreds of identical fiberglass mannequin
