funster
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Important re Banksy prints, by funster on Nov 10, 2008 15:17:22 GMT 1, Unfortunately I can't go into too many details, however I must urge anyone who is considering buying a Banksy print to be extremely careful. Ebay is obviously a main concern, but this forum is a no safer place to buy from than ebay or anywhere else. This is not a reflection on the forum, nor (most of) it's members but a reflection on life and the value of the prints. To put it into perspective, I was offering a Bomb Hugger over summer that turned out to be fake, luckily I found out before a transaction was completed. Dora at POW is trying her best but is under a lot of pressure due to the number of people wanting COA's, bear with her and take the time to get things done properly.
Unfortunately I can't go into too many details, however I must urge anyone who is considering buying a Banksy print to be extremely careful. Ebay is obviously a main concern, but this forum is a no safer place to buy from than ebay or anywhere else. This is not a reflection on the forum, nor (most of) it's members but a reflection on life and the value of the prints. To put it into perspective, I was offering a Bomb Hugger over summer that turned out to be fake, luckily I found out before a transaction was completed. Dora at POW is trying her best but is under a lot of pressure due to the number of people wanting COA's, bear with her and take the time to get things done properly.
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Important re Banksy prints, by bullet on Nov 10, 2008 15:27:40 GMT 1, I have been saying this for weeks and keep getting fobbed off, people must get their prints Pest Controlled (no through bidendum though before anyone says it, i have nothing to do with that crap site)
I have been saying this for weeks and keep getting fobbed off, people must get their prints Pest Controlled (no through bidendum though before anyone says it, i have nothing to do with that crap site)
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Important re Banksy prints, by Deleted on Nov 10, 2008 15:30:42 GMT 1, ....being wary of fakes and checking authencity has been important long before you mentioned it jb - the only thing of interest you said was about dface fakes but you've never substantiated that
....being wary of fakes and checking authencity has been important long before you mentioned it jb - the only thing of interest you said was about dface fakes but you've never substantiated that
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Important re Banksy prints, by arcam on Nov 10, 2008 15:33:38 GMT 1, Fair enough for the older prints. I wouldn't buy a Bomb Hugger without a COA.
Fair enough for the older prints. I wouldn't buy a Bomb Hugger without a COA.
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funster
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Important re Banksy prints, by funster on Nov 10, 2008 15:37:14 GMT 1, Fair enough for the older prints. I wouldn't buy a Bomb Hugger without a COA.
All prints.
Fair enough for the older prints. I wouldn't buy a Bomb Hugger without a COA. All prints. |
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Existencil
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Important re Banksy prints, by Existencil on Nov 10, 2008 15:38:23 GMT 1, I think there are a good few people making a living from Banksy fakes. From Adam Neate fake street pieces too.
I think there are a good few people making a living from Banksy fakes. From Adam Neate fake street pieces too.
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Important re Banksy prints, by bullet on Nov 10, 2008 15:38:54 GMT 1, ....being wary of fakes and checking authencity has been important long before you mentioned it jb - the only thing of interest you said was about dface fakes but you've never substantiated that
yes i have, look in the correct thread.
and im with funster ALL prints need prov now
....being wary of fakes and checking authencity has been important long before you mentioned it jb - the only thing of interest you said was about dface fakes but you've never substantiated that yes i have, look in the correct thread. and im with funster ALL prints need prov now |
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njr911
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Important re Banksy prints, by njr911 on Nov 10, 2008 15:44:00 GMT 1, If you arn't a bit careful when spending ยฃ500+ on anything on eBay (not just prints) I think you need your head examined anyway 
If you arn't a bit careful when spending ยฃ500+ on anything on eBay (not just prints) I think you need your head examined anyway |
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Existencil
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Important re Banksy prints, by Existencil on Nov 10, 2008 15:49:21 GMT 1, There are quite a few galleries that dont send COA's. It's not just Ebay sellers. It's possible, given his popularity, that up to 50% of Banksy prints are fake.
There are quite a few galleries that dont send COA's. It's not just Ebay sellers. It's possible, given his popularity, that up to 50% of Banksy prints are fake.
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G-Man
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Important re Banksy prints, by G-Man on Nov 10, 2008 15:49:56 GMT 1, The guy that has ripped off a couple of us on this forum through Ebay, remember my Love Rat incident!?, has now been arrested but no charges as yet
COA is the way forward, so I think I agree with JBoy this time!
I wouldn't buy any print of Banksy without one from EBay
The guy that has ripped off a couple of us on this forum through Ebay, remember my Love Rat incident!?, has now been arrested but no charges as yet
COA is the way forward, so I think I agree with JBoy this time!
I wouldn't buy any print of Banksy without one from EBay
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Important re Banksy prints, by arcam on Nov 10, 2008 15:51:02 GMT 1, Just pluck a figure out the sky why don't you. Why do I bother coming to this form the amount of crap that's written... 
Just pluck a figure out the sky why don't you. Why do I bother coming to this form the amount of crap that's written... |
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Important re Banksy prints, by Guest on Nov 10, 2008 15:53:08 GMT 1, glad to hear that G man.
glad to hear that G man.
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Important re Banksy prints, by Guest on Nov 10, 2008 15:54:59 GMT 1, There are quite a few galleries that dont send COA's. It's not just Ebay sellers. It's possible, given his popularity, that up to 50% of Banksy prints are fake.
50% where did you get that from?
There are quite a few galleries that dont send COA's. It's not just Ebay sellers. It's possible, given his popularity, that up to 50% of Banksy prints are fake. 50% where did you get that from? |
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G-Man
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Important re Banksy prints, by G-Man on Nov 10, 2008 15:56:04 GMT 1,
The case needs more evidence but when I added mine to the enquiry the Sarg thought that it may be the one to seal the deal on a charge
When they raided his house he had 20+ Banksy's that he said were genuine that they have as evidence
The case needs more evidence but when I added mine to the enquiry the Sarg thought that it may be the one to seal the deal on a charge When they raided his house he had 20+ Banksy's that he said were genuine that they have as evidence |
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Important re Banksy prints, by arcam on Nov 10, 2008 15:58:06 GMT 1, There are quite a few galleries that dont send COA's. It's not just Ebay sellers. It's possible, given his popularity, that up to 50% of Banksy prints are fake. 50% where did you get that from?
Exactly.
Whilst on the subject I think from now on POW need to start issuing COA with any new Banksy. I'm sure if they added a small fee to the price of the print we'd all be happy to pay it.
There are quite a few galleries that dont send COA's. It's not just Ebay sellers. It's possible, given his popularity, that up to 50% of Banksy prints are fake. 50% where did you get that from? Exactly. Whilst on the subject I think from now on POW need to start issuing COA with any new Banksy. I'm sure if they added a small fee to the price of the print we'd all be happy to pay it. |
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Important re Banksy prints, by Guest on Nov 10, 2008 15:58:55 GMT 1, The case needs more evidence but when I added mine to the enquiry the Sarg thought that it may be the one to seal the deal on a charge When they raided his house he had 20+ Banksy's that he said were genuine that they have as evidence
shit, 20 prints is a lot, hope not too many people got stung by this crook. Did you get your cash back mate.
The case needs more evidence but when I added mine to the enquiry the Sarg thought that it may be the one to seal the deal on a charge When they raided his house he had 20+ Banksy's that he said were genuine that they have as evidence shit, 20 prints is a lot, hope not too many people got stung by this crook. Did you get your cash back mate. |
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G-Man
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Important re Banksy prints, by G-Man on Nov 10, 2008 16:00:26 GMT 1, No 
The case could go on for a while... you know what the police are like!?..... but I am more hopeful now that I will see the cash again
No The case could go on for a while... you know what the police are like!?..... but I am more hopeful now that I will see the cash again |
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Important re Banksy prints, by Guest on Nov 10, 2008 16:01:57 GMT 1, No The case could go on for a while... you know what the police are like!?..... but I am more hopeful now that I will see the cash again
hope its works out for you mate, some compensation if the guy gets banged to rights.
No The case could go on for a while... you know what the police are like!?..... but I am more hopeful now that I will see the cash again hope its works out for you mate, some compensation if the guy gets banged to rights. |
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Important re Banksy prints, by A Little Bird on Nov 10, 2008 16:03:48 GMT 1, There are quite a few galleries that dont send COA's. It's not just Ebay sellers. It's possible, given his popularity, that up to 50% of Banksy prints are fake.
Please remember kids, this statement comes from a confirmed liar.
There are quite a few galleries that dont send COA's. It's not just Ebay sellers. It's possible, given his popularity, that up to 50% of Banksy prints are fake. Please remember kids, this statement comes from a confirmed liar. |
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Important re Banksy prints, by A Little Bird on Nov 10, 2008 16:05:19 GMT 1, The guy that has ripped off a couple of us on this forum through Ebay, remember my Love Rat incident!?, has now been arrested but no charges as yet COA is the way forward, so I think I agree with JBoy this time! I wouldn't buy any print of Banksy without one from EBay
Considering the fraudsters were/are members of this forum, I think any discussion of the matter here is unwise.
The guy that has ripped off a couple of us on this forum through Ebay, remember my Love Rat incident!?, has now been arrested but no charges as yet COA is the way forward, so I think I agree with JBoy this time! I wouldn't buy any print of Banksy without one from EBay Considering the fraudsters were/are members of this forum, I think any discussion of the matter here is unwise. |
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Important re Banksy prints, by Guest on Nov 10, 2008 16:07:41 GMT 1, enough said...
enough said...
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funster
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Important re Banksy prints, by funster on Nov 10, 2008 16:10:39 GMT 1, ALB please could you pm me.... thanks 
ALB please could you pm me.... thanks |
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Existencil
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Important re Banksy prints, by Existencil on Nov 10, 2008 16:12:04 GMT 1, Difficult here as all discussions are hijacked by members who think they have the final word on everything. A little bird told me a load of shit. He's the forum's witchfinder general. The best since 1648.
Difficult here as all discussions are hijacked by members who think they have the final word on everything. A little bird told me a load of shit. He's the forum's witchfinder general. The best since 1648.
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Important re Banksy prints, by funster on Nov 10, 2008 16:15:16 GMT 1, I didn't realise my warning would take a nasty down turn onto a legal route. This really was just meant to be a innocent heads up  
I didn't realise my warning would take a nasty down turn onto a legal route. This really was just meant to be a innocent heads up |
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Important re Banksy prints, by A Little Bird on Nov 10, 2008 16:18:08 GMT 1, Difficult here as all discussions are hijacked by members who think they have the final word on everything. A little bird told me a load of s**t. He's the forum's witchfinder general. The best since 1648.
I don't believe in witches.
Con artists like yourself on the other hand are all too real.
Difficult here as all discussions are hijacked by members who think they have the final word on everything. A little bird told me a load of s**t. He's the forum's witchfinder general. The best since 1648. I don't believe in witches. Con artists like yourself on the other hand are all too real. |
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Important re Banksy prints, by onemandown72 on Nov 10, 2008 16:18:41 GMT 1, I would add that if you can't do any deals face to face, please don't send COA's with prints / artwork in general. If both get lost / stolen together you are properly knackered. Send them seperately and registered on both accounts
I would add that if you can't do any deals face to face, please don't send COA's with prints / artwork in general. If both get lost / stolen together you are properly knackered. Send them seperately and registered on both accounts
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Important re Banksy prints, by Harveyn on Nov 10, 2008 16:19:50 GMT 1, Locked at Funster's request.
Locked at Funster's request.
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