Charlesworth
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Charlesworth on Dec 1, 2017 21:38:02 GMT 1, Hi there,
i purchased a obey icon offset print from eBay which I received today. I had pre bought a 24”x36” frame from ikea to put the print in but when I went to put it in the frame I realised the print was too big to fit. I have checked on a number of sites selling the print which all say the size is 24”x 36”
I’m not sure if this is a normal thing for print sizes to vary in size or not & im starting to question if it’s genuine. Has anyone got a copy of this print that I could see some photos on to compare.
Any help would be appreciated as im a bit of a UAA noob
thanks
charlesworth
Hi there, i purchased a obey icon offset print from eBay which I received today. I had pre bought a 24”x36” frame from ikea to put the print in but when I went to put it in the frame I realised the print was too big to fit. I have checked on a number of sites selling the print which all say the size is 24”x 36” I’m not sure if this is a normal thing for print sizes to vary in size or not & im starting to question if it’s genuine. Has anyone got a copy of this print that I could see some photos on to compare. Any help would be appreciated as im a bit of a UAA noob thanks charlesworth
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kjg
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by kjg on Dec 1, 2017 21:43:37 GMT 1, Hi there, i purchased a obey icon offset print from eBay which I received today. I had pre bought a 24”x36” frame from ikea to put the print in but when I went to put it in the frame I realised the print was too big to fit. I have checked on a number of sites selling the print which all say the size is 24”x 36” I’m not sure if this is a normal thing for print sizes to vary in size or not & im starting to question if it’s genuine. Has anyone got a copy of this print that I could see some photos on to compare. Any help would be appreciated as im a bit of a UAA noob thanks charlesworth Maybe the frame isnt exactly 24x36?
Hi there, i purchased a obey icon offset print from eBay which I received today. I had pre bought a 24”x36” frame from ikea to put the print in but when I went to put it in the frame I realised the print was too big to fit. I have checked on a number of sites selling the print which all say the size is 24”x 36” I’m not sure if this is a normal thing for print sizes to vary in size or not & im starting to question if it’s genuine. Has anyone got a copy of this print that I could see some photos on to compare. Any help would be appreciated as im a bit of a UAA noob thanks charlesworth Maybe the frame isnt exactly 24x36?
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Charlesworth
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Charlesworth on Dec 1, 2017 21:46:56 GMT 1, I’ve just double checked the frame size & it’s correct
I’ve just double checked the frame size & it’s correct
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poplux
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by poplux on Dec 1, 2017 22:08:15 GMT 1, What's the difference 1/2 inch?
What's the difference 1/2 inch?
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chevyav53
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by chevyav53 on Dec 1, 2017 22:09:25 GMT 1, I've never had an issue with Obey prints fitting in the frame, both sizes are framed at home and all but one was a store bought frame. What is the measurement of the print you received and any pictures showing how it does not fit?
I've never had an issue with Obey prints fitting in the frame, both sizes are framed at home and all but one was a store bought frame. What is the measurement of the print you received and any pictures showing how it does not fit?
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Charlesworth
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Charlesworth on Dec 1, 2017 22:18:31 GMT 1, The print is 25”x 37 7/8”
The print is 25”x 37 7/8”
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Charlesworth
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Charlesworth on Dec 1, 2017 22:21:24 GMT 1, My other concern is that signature in the Ebay ad photo is not the same as the print I have received
My other concern is that signature in the Ebay ad photo is not the same as the print I have received
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Charlesworth
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Charlesworth on Dec 1, 2017 22:55:42 GMT 1, I have contacted the seller asking them where they purchased the print & they told me this:
“I didn’t purchase it, he gave it to me. I was in Shepard Fairey’s studio in LA & he told me to help myself to some prints. I took two of those”.
I’m sure there is a possibility this could be true but there was no mention of this on the listing. If the artist had personally given me a print I think that is something I might mention when selling the item.
I have contacted the seller asking them where they purchased the print & they told me this:
“I didn’t purchase it, he gave it to me. I was in Shepard Fairey’s studio in LA & he told me to help myself to some prints. I took two of those”.
I’m sure there is a possibility this could be true but there was no mention of this on the listing. If the artist had personally given me a print I think that is something I might mention when selling the item.
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poplux
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by poplux on Dec 2, 2017 0:02:04 GMT 1, I have contacted the seller asking them where they purchased the print & they told me this: “I didn’t purchase it, he gave it to me. I was in Shepard Fairey’s studio in LA & he told me to help myself to some prints. I took two of those”. I’m sure there is a possibility this could be true but there was no mention of this on the listing. If the artist had personally given me a print I think that is something I might mention when selling the item.
I don't like "the artist gave it to me story", you paid with paypal? What's was the price? Any pics of the print / the signature? (The pics is not working for me on your first post)
I have contacted the seller asking them where they purchased the print & they told me this: “I didn’t purchase it, he gave it to me. I was in Shepard Fairey’s studio in LA & he told me to help myself to some prints. I took two of those”. I’m sure there is a possibility this could be true but there was no mention of this on the listing. If the artist had personally given me a print I think that is something I might mention when selling the item. I don't like "the artist gave it to me story", you paid with paypal? What's was the price? Any pics of the print / the signature? (The pics is not working for me on your first post)
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Redbirds
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Redbirds on Dec 2, 2017 0:07:48 GMT 1, Post pic of print and signature
Post pic of print and signature
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poplux
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by poplux on Dec 2, 2017 0:13:31 GMT 1, Also why don't buy from source at 30 usd ?
Also why don't buy from source at 30 usd ?
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Charlesworth
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Charlesworth on Dec 2, 2017 7:26:27 GMT 1,
Ok thanks. I didn’t find this when I looked. So maybe my print is genuine then?
Ok thanks. I didn’t find this when I looked. So maybe my print is genuine then?
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Charlesworth
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Charlesworth on Dec 2, 2017 7:27:41 GMT 1, Also why don't buy from source at 30 usd ?
I had seen that it’s was available for $30 from the USA. But I wasn’t sure if I would be hit with import tax charge?
Also why don't buy from source at 30 usd ? I had seen that it’s was available for $30 from the USA. But I wasn’t sure if I would be hit with import tax charge?
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Charlesworth
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Charlesworth on Dec 2, 2017 7:39:08 GMT 1, I paid £50 + £8 postage via PayPal
I paid £50 + £8 postage via PayPal
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Karl Read
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Karl Read on Dec 2, 2017 8:47:30 GMT 1, It’s not unusual for the odd obey print to not be the exact size. The Jaws print is an example of one print (18x24) that didn’t fit an 18x24 frame exact.
It’s not unusual for the odd obey print to not be the exact size. The Jaws print is an example of one print (18x24) that didn’t fit an 18x24 frame exact.
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poplux
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by poplux on Dec 2, 2017 11:45:03 GMT 1, I paid £50 + £8 postage via PayPal
I have 2 prints from 2008, the signature seems to be the same
I paid £50 + £8 postage via PayPal I have 2 prints from 2008, the signature seems to be the same
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Chris JL
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Chris JL on Dec 2, 2017 12:54:41 GMT 1, Indeed, the signature looks like several of mine. Also, not sure many would go through the burden of faking a 50 quid print tbh - but you never know, with a higher IQ many criminals would change line of business :-)
Indeed, the signature looks like several of mine. Also, not sure many would go through the burden of faking a 50 quid print tbh - but you never know, with a higher IQ many criminals would change line of business :-)
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Con Art Studio on Dec 2, 2017 13:44:11 GMT 1, I paid £50 + £8 postage via PayPal that signature is real
It makes no sense why you would choose to pay £50 + £8 shipping NOT from the source instead of $30 (roughly £22) + shipping FROM the source. Are import fees on a £22 item really over £30?
I paid £50 + £8 postage via PayPal that signature is real It makes no sense why you would choose to pay £50 + £8 shipping NOT from the source instead of $30 (roughly £22) + shipping FROM the source. Are import fees on a £22 item really over £30?
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Charlesworth
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by Charlesworth on Dec 2, 2017 17:04:34 GMT 1, Thank you for everyone’s input. Yes in hindsight maybe it would have been a better idea to buy direct. As I’d seen the same print for sale in Nelly Duff for £90 I thought £50 was a good deal. I’ve spoken to the seller & they are happy for me to return it. Lesson learned.
Thank you for everyone’s input. Yes in hindsight maybe it would have been a better idea to buy direct. As I’d seen the same print for sale in Nelly Duff for £90 I thought £50 was a good deal. I’ve spoken to the seller & they are happy for me to return it. Lesson learned.
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team3d
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Obey icon offset print fake?, by team3d on Dec 3, 2017 9:04:53 GMT 1, nvm
nvm
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