Need advice on body & paint $$$$$

all I can say is i'm glad to just be a "driver type" guy!!! no need for perfect car, no need to "win" the car show trophy, great for those that require that.....and more power to the guy that expects perfection! and doesn't mind the costs!
yes, lots of true information here. but I have seen "perfect" body work done with a lot" less to work with" than some of you guys say it requires.
like he said, why would anyone pay those kind of paint/ body work prices to do anything less than a "high end rare" car?? and if they choose to, then I guess they can afford whatever it costs???
if I wanted to have that kind of " highend paint work", I would HAVE to find straight rustfree example from back west and just pay the shippiong!!??? just me