2 questions

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1. i know it is illegal to sell items with copyrighted images, but what about using those items in trades? is that ok? i mean, you're not exchanging the item for money... (i'm talking about items where someone produces the image themself; not something they bought directly from the company and are reselling).

2. for the seamstresses in here -- about how much would you charge for a custom-made dress? (or for anyone that's bought a custom-made dress, how much did you pay?) specifically, something similar to this style. i'd just like some realistic estimates to put into a budget i'm working on, and i haven't been able to find too much info online.

thanks!