Re: "Made to look expensive"... I have collected and really loved elegant custom rifles for many years. After showing them to many, many others I have come to the following conclusions...
First, you have to be able to tell the difference. I honestly think most people don't recognize art of you hit them in the face with it. They just can't tell the difference.
Secondly, if you do recognize art, it has to mean something to you. You have to care about it enough to be willing to pay for it.
