I think the kit was one hundred something $$ and the lumber was $500 ish.
that was with PT pine. Redwood or cedar would be more. I bought the curved
slide which is extra and not in the box. I did not get the 'vertical
climber' or the 'climbing wall' options. The Champion kit did come with the
fake rocks which the kids loved to climb on.

Essentially I did the Champion Bronze option. The materials required are
listed here. http://www.playstarinc.com/playsets/...b-material.asp
You can call around and get quotes on materials. The lumber yard I bought
from had free delivery for over $500. Downside to that is I didn't get to
hand pick the lumber pieces. Advantage was that I didn't need to schlep the
materials to my truck, load the truck, and then unload again at home.

BTW - I built this kit at my last house but have since moved. One
stipulation of the folks buying my old house was that the play set be
included. So, I would say, that the playset increased my homes sale-ability
as well.

I hope to build another one of these at my new home at some point. I may end
up doing a Champion again although the 'Super Star' plan looks kind of cool!
http://www.playstarinc.com/playsets/...ar/g-front.asp

Feel free to e-mail me off board if you want to ask me specific questions -
brian at peppel dott com

-Brian

"rob" wrote in message
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Hey guys,
Thanks for the replies! Sounds like I will want to go with one of these
kits, and maybe make some mods. It's nice to hear that your kids are
using all the activities and enjoying it. I'd hate to spend time and
money only to have the kids use 1/4 of the thing. Well, thats like most
toys I suppose
So for the Playstar system you build, could you estimate what your cost
was for the finished product?
Thanks again!
Rob