Cost of a single-color paint job?

Been looking to get my '74 Dart Sport 360 re-painted in the next few years. Have been doing my research. As it looks now, I believe I am going to have a gentleman who is a fellow car club member do the job. He has painted numerous club members cars over the years, and his work looks good. He is a professional, and has been in the business for 19 years now. He invited me down to see his shop set-up, and show me a '70 383 Cuda he had just completed(This was last August). Not to mention, he also did all of the body and paint work to his '71 440 Cuda, and his wife's '71 340 Challenger. After seeing the quality of his work in person, talking to fellow club members about their experience with him, and seeing his shop, I am more than confident in his abilities. He has already given my Dart a good look-over, on more than one occasion, and he has agreed to do the work for me. My Dart's paint is still rather nice, but I've got the "itch" to get a new paint job in the next few years, so it's GOING to happen. The Dart was originally an Arizona car, spent its first 29 years there, so I lucked out. It is extremely solid. The body work is going to be minimal, if any really. I'm going to do if right though. I want the car stripped down to bare metal, all glass removed, etc. You guys know the deal. She will basically go in as a roller. The price I was quoted by the gentleman willing to do the job, was between $9,000 and $10,000. This price included the materials cost, as well as any body work that may need to be done beforehand. We both agreed, that when it's all said and done, the final total will be closer to $10,000. I am happy with this price, and I think it's a FAIR price in today's market. I don't have all the funds right now, but he said there is no rush. He is currently working on a '69 RR. He said whenever I'm ready, we can move ahead. NO pressure, which is also nice. Point is, unless you know how to do the job yourself, and you are confident enough in your own abilities, then I don't see you spending any less than 9 or 10 grand for good, correct paint work. Not with today's prices. The old saying rings true here I believe. You get what you pay for. Sorry for the rant.