I am sorry, but Walmart has to be the weakest analogy I have ever heard of being used for a small artisan having trouble paying for dinner. C'mon, really?
There is not ONE single person that would be a potential client of a bespoke builder, that DIDN'T have a custom bike built because they bought a Walmart bike instead.
Art or Commerce, take your pick. It is great when you can be creative AND make money, but don't be bitter if your art isn't paying the bills, just get better at business, that is an art also.
Victor Penner
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