I've noticed the same thing lately. All kinds of projects not even half done with a boat load of quality parts. The fact of the matter is they will need to take a hurting of at least half to off load the project.
These projects take a long time to plan and execute. They Always cost more than you think. They are also the first to go in any hardship. This site is horrible for the check book. If I knew then what I know now, I probably wouldn't of built this car. I have to be honest. I have way to much money tied up in it. I'm my own worst enemy. Remind me to never build a custom house.