# Where to find a Shell? **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [March 10, 2008, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/where-to-find-a-shell/12149 "2008-03-10T18:27:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cdod22](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@cdod22](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cdod22)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/where-to-find-a-shell/12149/1 "2008-03-10T18:27:23Z")
Anyone know, the only ones i have found seem to be extremley over priced. I’m looking to start my second pack, one that is screen accurate so any help would be appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/187072_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/where-to-find-a-shell/12149/2 "2008-03-10T19:23:59Z")
Expect to pay big money. The ones that are ‘overpriced’ are inexpensive. ---
**Author:** ![ice11red](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/45deac/32.png) [@ice11red](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ice11red)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/where-to-find-a-shell/12149/3 "2008-03-10T19:25:45Z")
Keep in mind how much time and money getting a shell is saving you. The people that make them took time to create the mold so they want to get paid for their work, they also know the alternatives. Therefore, expect to pay a decent amount of money. ---
**Author:** ![cdod22](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@cdod22](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cdod22)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/where-to-find-a-shell/12149/4 "2008-03-10T19:36:16Z")
Okay, fair enough, where is the best place to get one? ---
**Author:** ![ice11red](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/45deac/32.png) [@ice11red](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/ice11red)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/where-to-find-a-shell/12149/5 "2008-03-10T19:42:55Z")
Dont get me wrong, shop around to try and find the best price, but there isnt going to be much of a difference. I would keep an eye on here and ebay. Every so often you will have someone do runs that you can get in on which the more people interested might lower the overall price for everyone. Or perhaps someone is in financial trouble and needs to get money quick so they sell their GB stuff at a discount just to move it. Obviously theres ebay, but thats kind of hit or miss if its an auction style rather then store. ---
**Author:** ![Exoray](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/d26b3c/32.png) [@Exoray](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Exoray)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 10:36pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/where-to-find-a-shell/12149/6 "2008-03-10T22:36:28Z")
> [@](#): > > the only ones i have found seem to be extremley over priced. Welcome to the expensive hobby… Expect to pay $300 to $500 or more for a good ‘accurate’ fiberglass shell, usually shopping for a bargain isn’t always a bargain in this hobby… ---
**Author:** ![gbrob](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ba8739/32.png) [@gbrob](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/gbrob)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2008, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/where-to-find-a-shell/12149/7 "2008-03-10T22:39:06Z")
Right. The fiberglass and resin cost a bunch (and other materials), not to mention the time it takes to build these. There’s a reason people are looking to buy these and not scratch building them (hard work).