How to spot well-painted warhammer figures

first off, never buy a "pro-painted" figure when the acution doesnt
show a picture of the model. If you are a collecter, not a player, then
always make sure that the colour scheme of the model for sale fits the
colour scheme of your army(dont pick models with the main color of red
for a green army). If the seller is truly proud of his painting then he
will have many photos, and the price will most likely be high. Do not
buy "pro-painted" models for under the retail price, this shows that
the model is not pro-painted, the seller just put that to attract
buyers. Then, look at the model itself. If the model does not fit your
every want, dont buy it. Someone will auction off another that will be
exactly what you're looking for. When examining the model, look at all
cloaks/armor. These will be painted with utmost care. They will
certainly have shading and highlighting on them. If not, the model is
not truly pro-painted. Look at the weapons and belt next. A pro leaves
no crevice unpainted to be certain that the details acgemodate your
needs. Then gees the base. Most pro-painted models will have the model
in a converted stance, normally resting upon an enemy or a rock. A
painter would not want to ruin his model with a poor basing job. Also,
in the actual game there are limitations to the size of the base. Make
sure that the base does not exceed this limit(20mm for the normal base,
can be bigger for monstrous creatures). I hope this guide helps you the
next time you wish to expand your warhammer army!