Yeah, I think you are right. Those etsy people get pretty good at buying the cheapest materials but putting them together in a way to make the end product look good. They have a subreddit where they talk about all their techniques. But at the same time, it does look nice, and I'm sure it will make a good display in your home.
Yeah.... I'm of the same opinion as the biggest accounts you refer to on Splinterlands. As soon as the price spikes, I am exiting. I've been in the game since Steemmonsters, but my trust for how they are handling it is gone. I just want out now.