It really depends on what somebody is looking for. If you want something that's miles from what we sell, or related to a discontinued product, then it might be something that can be discussed on the forum. (Like you want to build a Foreplay III with some strange tube)
In the case we have here where it's a matter of wanting a kit without hardware (is that just screws, nuts, and washers, or a chassis plate, or a wood base?), then it's a bit of a slippery slope. It will actually take considerably longer to pack such an item, as the production-run style packing that we do requires reasonable consistency. At the same time, someone buying a kit without some fairly major parts will expect a discount on the kit, despite the extra time it takes us for preparation. At the end of the day, there's also the support factor, that many of the pieces which make these kits fit together in the first place are abandoned, so supporting the end result gets pretty difficult.
-PB
-PB