Originally Posted by marcop

So Playboy stole (published in the magazine) one of my copyrighted images. But the couple of IP attorneys I spoke to want $2k to send them a letter and for the expected follow up. In theory I could get $150k for the infringement, but with having to pay $2k up front, I'm thinking I may as well just go to Vegas and put that amount on any number on a roulette table.

Am I being too cynical? Or just realistic?