Thought I would chip in with my two-penneth..
I also make Steampunk NIxie clocks, but don't ask stupid amounts of money - I'm finding most people now approach me and ask me to make one for them.
I don't do it for the cash - I simply like making the clocks, but have to sell them to fund the next - and I have 7 already in my lounge, which is enough for anyone.
I would never dream of going on Kickstarter - I saw this guys clock, it is basically a 'Maestro' clock from PV electronics in a slab of wood with a couple of gooseneck microphone mounts bolted on the side.
Still - if people are crazy enough to spend that sort of money...