Winter
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Classic excuses for selling, by Winter on Jul 7, 2008 20:55:28 GMT 1, Forget the 'my girlfriend/wife doesn't like it'
Just seen this on ebay.com for a Obey Obama print.
I am only selling this print because my Bassett Hound named Murdoc swallowed a peach pit and had to have expensive emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.
Forget the 'my girlfriend/wife doesn't like it'
Just seen this on ebay.com for a Obey Obama print.
I am only selling this print because my Bassett Hound named Murdoc swallowed a peach pit and had to have expensive emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.
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Tiki
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Classic excuses for selling, by Tiki on Jul 7, 2008 20:58:47 GMT 1, Probably true i had to sell prints before when my dog got hit by a car
Probably true i had to sell prints before when my dog got hit by a car
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carl
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Classic excuses for selling, by carl on Jul 7, 2008 21:48:02 GMT 1, my print got hit by a car so I sold my dog.
my print got hit by a car so I sold my dog.
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Classic excuses for selling, by felix on Jul 7, 2008 21:51:10 GMT 1, I've got Aids and need to sell my whole print collection before it gets infected.
I've got Aids and need to sell my whole print collection before it gets infected.
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Classic excuses for selling, by victorwilliams on Jul 7, 2008 21:54:45 GMT 1, I love the 'my girlfriend does not like it' excuse.
Grow some fuking balls!
I love the 'my girlfriend does not like it' excuse.
Grow some fuking balls!
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origo
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Classic excuses for selling, by origo on Jul 7, 2008 22:00:11 GMT 1, I live with my gf and I always discuss it with her before making a purchase, after all she has to look at it too.
Iยดd say balls is being able to respect your partner. I do not buy anything she doesnยดt like, therefore I donยดt have to use this excuse for selling. When I sell itยดs because I am tired of the piece or because I have another piece in sight.
I live with my gf and I always discuss it with her before making a purchase, after all she has to look at it too.
Iยดd say balls is being able to respect your partner. I do not buy anything she doesnยดt like, therefore I donยดt have to use this excuse for selling. When I sell itยดs because I am tired of the piece or because I have another piece in sight.
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dodge
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Classic excuses for selling, by dodge on Jul 7, 2008 22:02:56 GMT 1, I love the 'my girlfriend does not like it' excuse. Grow some fuking balls!
LOL.... I have used this excuse before. Problem is my missus travels with work a lot and I can't always run things by her. Most stuff she is cool with but she wasn't having the Conor Harrington print I bought while she was in Sweden! 
I love the 'my girlfriend does not like it' excuse. Grow some fuking balls! LOL.... I have used this excuse before. Problem is my missus travels with work a lot and I can't always run things by her. Most stuff she is cool with but she wasn't having the Conor Harrington print I bought while she was in Sweden! |
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Cocteau 101
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Classic excuses for selling, by Cocteau 101 on Jul 7, 2008 22:32:29 GMT 1, My favourite is - my wife/gf is going to cut my balls off when she finds out I've bought this so I need money for a vasectomy quick.
My favourite is - my wife/gf is going to cut my balls off when she finds out I've bought this so I need money for a vasectomy quick.
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jamesreeve5
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Classic excuses for selling, by jamesreeve5 on Jul 7, 2008 23:53:38 GMT 1, Forget the 'my girlfriend/wife doesn't like it' Just seen this on ebay.com for a Obey Obama print. I am only selling this print because my Bassett Hound named Murdoc swallowed a peach pit and had to have expensive emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.
I saw that auction as well and the guy selling it is a member of the obey boards... I don't think it's an excuse either.
Forget the 'my girlfriend/wife doesn't like it' Just seen this on ebay.com for a Obey Obama print. I am only selling this print because my Bassett Hound named Murdoc swallowed a peach pit and had to have expensive emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.I saw that auction as well and the guy selling it is a member of the obey boards... I don't think it's an excuse either. |
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killerkellah
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September 2007
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Classic excuses for selling, by killerkellah on Jul 8, 2008 0:32:19 GMT 1, 'i need to make way for a bigger purchase'
'the gf doesnt like it, so it has to go'
'due to a change in circumstances'
art is like buying cars, as you get older tastes change.
'i need to make way for a bigger purchase'
'the gf doesnt like it, so it has to go'
'due to a change in circumstances'
art is like buying cars, as you get older tastes change.
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skelly
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February 2008
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Classic excuses for selling, by skelly on Jul 8, 2008 1:41:25 GMT 1, I actually dont mind when people say they are just selling to buy a new piece...if it's the truth who cares? Why not sell a few to upgrade what's on the wall? What ends up on your wall is what this is all about
I actually dont mind when people say they are just selling to buy a new piece...if it's the truth who cares? Why not sell a few to upgrade what's on the wall? What ends up on your wall is what this is all about
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Classic excuses for selling, by displaced bear on Jul 8, 2008 1:50:07 GMT 1, Forget the 'my girlfriend/wife doesn't like it' Just seen this on ebay.com for a Obey Obama print. I am only selling this print because my Bassett Hound named Murdoc swallowed a peach pit and had to have expensive emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.I saw that auction as well and the guy selling it is a member of the obey boards... I don't think it's an excuse either.
yea it's true. the dog had to have surgery. he's a good guy. bought a print off him recently.
Forget the 'my girlfriend/wife doesn't like it' Just seen this on ebay.com for a Obey Obama print. I am only selling this print because my Bassett Hound named Murdoc swallowed a peach pit and had to have expensive emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.I saw that auction as well and the guy selling it is a member of the obey boards... I don't think it's an excuse either. yea it's true. the dog had to have surgery. he's a good guy. bought a print off him recently. |
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Classic excuses for selling, by manty on Jul 8, 2008 2:01:16 GMT 1, I like the honesty approach, something along the lines of
I am selling because it looks shit
Dont seem to see many of these ads though :-)
I like the honesty approach, something along the lines of
I am selling because it looks shit
Dont seem to see many of these ads though :-)
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retardthebear
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September 2006
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Classic excuses for selling, by retardthebear on Jul 8, 2008 2:06:05 GMT 1, I love it when people say, "having a bit of a clear out" on a print they havent even received yet 
Could never work out how you need to clear out something that never cluttered your house anyway :S
I love it when people say, "having a bit of a clear out" on a print they havent even received yet Could never work out how you need to clear out something that never cluttered your house anyway :S |
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form01
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April 2008
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Classic excuses for selling, by form01 on Jul 8, 2008 2:20:34 GMT 1, I am selling this as I am greedy f**ker who like's to pray on people who are addicted to this s**t !
I am selling this as I am greedy f**ker who like's to pray on people who are addicted to this s**t !
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Classic excuses for selling, by grantb on Jul 8, 2008 3:45:52 GMT 1, very funny thread. i only believe if someone wans to sel something to fund something else, ive been in that position before but most of the time people just wan to to make money.
very funny thread. i only believe if someone wans to sel something to fund something else, ive been in that position before but most of the time people just wan to to make money.
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RedStarPress
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Classic excuses for selling, by RedStarPress on Jul 8, 2008 4:21:37 GMT 1, i'm willing to bet that most everyone on this thread has sold something (myself included)
i'm willing to bet that most everyone on this thread has sold something (myself included)
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wimpy
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November 2007
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Classic excuses for selling, by wimpy on Jul 8, 2008 5:06:34 GMT 1, Forget the 'my girlfriend/wife doesn't like it' Just seen this on ebay.com for a Obey Obama print. I am only selling this print because my Bassett Hound named Murdoc swallowed a peach pit and had to have expensive emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.
Then you have to think about stuff actually happening.
My 25 lb pup swallowed a whole pork rib.
$500 just for the emergency visit and x-rays.
Look how big that damn thing was in his tiny stomach.
Forget the 'my girlfriend/wife doesn't like it' Just seen this on ebay.com for a Obey Obama print. I am only selling this print because my Bassett Hound named Murdoc swallowed a peach pit and had to have expensive emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.Then you have to think about stuff actually happening. My 25 lb pup swallowed a whole pork rib. $500 just for the emergency visit and x-rays. Look how big that damn thing was in his tiny stomach. |
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Pattycakes
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June 2007
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Classic excuses for selling, by Pattycakes on Jul 8, 2008 8:26:26 GMT 1, Yes and the giant x-rayed turd near his leg - now that's not something i'd want to pick up in a plastic bag!
Yes and the giant x-rayed turd near his leg - now that's not something i'd want to pick up in a plastic bag!
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Classic excuses for selling, by mydeaddogwontwoof on Jul 8, 2008 8:35:18 GMT 1, Nice one printguru, you rock at spotting x-rayed turds...
Nice one printguru, you rock at spotting x-rayed turds...
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robinbanks
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October 2007
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Classic excuses for selling, by robinbanks on Jul 8, 2008 9:08:33 GMT 1, What makes me laugh is the BS people make up for the descriptions.
A while back you used to hear "stored in original tube since purchase", as if that was a good thing. Now peeps have got wise to that and so everyone puts "kept flat in acid-free archival sleeve", even though it's being held down by the complete series of 24 on DVD in the photo, and you know it's gonna curl up tighter than a gnat's chuff when they move them.
Another thing that tickles me are the claims about what a great investment it will be..."In x months when they have their big show they are going to explode and this print will be worth a fortune". Of course it will, I mean that's the reason for the sale isn't it - because you've made so much flipping prints in the last 6 months that you think it's only fair that someone else gets a share of the profits?
And what about the people who include a free Banksy postcard or even a "hi-res monkey queen image emailed directly to the seller" (WTF). What on god's green earth is that all about? Has Banky's influence become so great that even the mention of his name transforms a shitty print from an unknown artist into an art collectors dream?
Ok, rant over. I feel much better now. 
PS; if some of those examples sound a little familiar it's because they were taken directly from my favourite forum members ebay seller account. Answers on the back of a postcard please. 
What makes me laugh is the BS people make up for the descriptions. A while back you used to hear "stored in original tube since purchase", as if that was a good thing. Now peeps have got wise to that and so everyone puts "kept flat in acid-free archival sleeve", even though it's being held down by the complete series of 24 on DVD in the photo, and you know it's gonna curl up tighter than a gnat's chuff when they move them. Another thing that tickles me are the claims about what a great investment it will be..."In x months when they have their big show they are going to explode and this print will be worth a fortune". Of course it will, I mean that's the reason for the sale isn't it - because you've made so much flipping prints in the last 6 months that you think it's only fair that someone else gets a share of the profits? And what about the people who include a free Banksy postcard or even a "hi-res monkey queen image emailed directly to the seller" (WTF). What on god's green earth is that all about? Has Banky's influence become so great that even the mention of his name transforms a shitty print from an unknown artist into an art collectors dream? Ok, rant over. I feel much better now. PS; if some of those examples sound a little familiar it's because they were taken directly from my favourite forum members ebay seller account. Answers on the back of a postcard please. |
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angryboy
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Classic excuses for selling, by angryboy on Jul 8, 2008 9:19:30 GMT 1, I thought folk put Banksy postcards in so they could have Banksy in the title (so picked up by more searches) without risking getting pulled for keyword spamming, which ebay will do if you report a listing that has an unrelated word in the title put there purely to be picked up by searches.
I thought folk put Banksy postcards in so they could have Banksy in the title (so picked up by more searches) without risking getting pulled for keyword spamming, which ebay will do if you report a listing that has an unrelated word in the title put there purely to be picked up by searches.
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dmandpenfold
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Classic excuses for selling, by dmandpenfold on Jul 8, 2008 9:51:46 GMT 1, i'm willing to bet that most everyone on this thread has sold something (myself included)
I think you might find you'll lose that bet..I'm willing to take it 
Why do people feel the need to have an excuse to sell their art, why not just offer it up for sale, price and description and be done with it, who really cares why it's for sale 
i'm willing to bet that most everyone on this thread has sold something (myself included) I think you might find you'll lose that bet..I'm willing to take it Why do people feel the need to have an excuse to sell their art, why not just offer it up for sale, price and description and be done with it, who really cares why it's for sale |
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angryboy
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Classic excuses for selling, by angryboy on Jul 8, 2008 11:01:12 GMT 1, I have sold one piece, a Hush Love/Hate, because the girlfriend didn't like it. I'm also getting rid of my Faile My Confessions for the same reason.
I have sold one piece, a Hush Love/Hate, because the girlfriend didn't like it. I'm also getting rid of my Faile My Confessions for the same reason.
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thetongue
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Classic excuses for selling, by thetongue on Jul 8, 2008 12:06:47 GMT 1, Forget the 'my girlfriend/wife doesn't like it' Just seen this on ebay.com for a Obey Obama print. I am only selling this print because my Bassett Hound named Murdoc swallowed a peach pit and had to have expensive emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.
The crazy fool!! ;D ;D
Forget the 'my girlfriend/wife doesn't like it' Just seen this on ebay.com for a Obey Obama print. I am only selling this print because my Bassett Hound named Murdoc swallowed a peach pit and had to have expensive emergency surgery yesterday afternoon.The crazy fool!! ;D ;D |
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Tiki
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Classic excuses for selling, by Tiki on Jul 8, 2008 13:14:25 GMT 1, Well i sold my Mona shot yesterday at ยฃ120 loss just so i can afford the other halfs b'day pressie. So with regard to all this flipping bull shit, if i buy a print say street improvements 5 and it goes down in value is anyone gonna pay me what i paid for it because its "fair" are they fuck. As much as people complain about flipers should it not then work both ways? most people are out for number 1. Tell me if im wrong?
Well i sold my Mona shot yesterday at ยฃ120 loss just so i can afford the other halfs b'day pressie. So with regard to all this flipping bull shit, if i buy a print say street improvements 5 and it goes down in value is anyone gonna pay me what i paid for it because its "fair" are they fuck. As much as people complain about flipers should it not then work both ways? most people are out for number 1. Tell me if im wrong?
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moleman
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Classic excuses for selling, by moleman on Jul 8, 2008 13:56:38 GMT 1, ill sell it all for the right price its art not my friends or family.
art wont buy you a drink, or shag you when your up for it. its nice to look at and i have a nice collection but stuff changes sell it all for cost to me cackle cackle
ill sell it all for the right price its art not my friends or family.
art wont buy you a drink, or shag you when your up for it. its nice to look at and i have a nice collection but stuff changes sell it all for cost to me cackle cackle
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andyctree
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Classic excuses for selling, by andyctree on Jul 8, 2008 14:21:43 GMT 1, Well i sold my Mona shot yesterday at ยฃ120 loss just so i can afford the other halfs b'day pressie. So with regard to all this flipping bull s**t, if i buy a print say street improvements 5 and it goes down in value is anyone gonna pay me what i paid for it because its "fair" are they f**k. As much as people complain about flipers should it not then work both ways? most people are out for number 1. Tell me if im wrong?
Don't buy crappy prints that lose value
Well i sold my Mona shot yesterday at ยฃ120 loss just so i can afford the other halfs b'day pressie. So with regard to all this flipping bull s**t, if i buy a print say street improvements 5 and it goes down in value is anyone gonna pay me what i paid for it because its "fair" are they f**k. As much as people complain about flipers should it not then work both ways? most people are out for number 1. Tell me if im wrong? Don't buy crappy prints that lose value |
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