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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by graeme501 on Nov 18, 2007 15:06:02 GMT 1, ill start it off with my 3
my banksy morons has a small spec of galaxy chocolate on the edge of the print, i was flattening it out / admiring it when i dropped some chocolate on it  , luckly it only left the smallest smallest mark, and is the same colour of sepia so if anyone asks its from there ;D
while mounting my space invader invasion kit i was wondering if it was made out of real tile or not, when it promptly slipped and smashed on the floor - thus proving my point, luckly only 2 tiles were damaged and after a quick email, the man himself sent 2 spare tiles over
just 5 minutes ago as i was once again flattening out / admiring my micallef GIWTTB, i was holding it down with glasses, and i put 1 upside down and of course there was still a wee bit of water in it  for some reason it just brushed off with no damage to the print, with the only damage being to my heart
hoo wants to make me feel better with their stories ?
ill start it off with my 3 my banksy morons has a small spec of galaxy chocolate on the edge of the print, i was flattening it out / admiring it when i dropped some chocolate on it , luckly it only left the smallest smallest mark, and is the same colour of sepia so if anyone asks its from there ;D while mounting my space invader invasion kit i was wondering if it was made out of real tile or not, when it promptly slipped and smashed on the floor - thus proving my point, luckly only 2 tiles were damaged and after a quick email, the man himself sent 2 spare tiles over just 5 minutes ago as i was once again flattening out / admiring my micallef GIWTTB, i was holding it down with glasses, and i put 1 upside down and of course there was still a wee bit of water in it for some reason it just brushed off with no damage to the print, with the only damage being to my heart hoo wants to make me feel better with their stories ? |
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curiousgeorge
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by curiousgeorge on Nov 18, 2007 15:34:28 GMT 1, Uffff, I could write a book on this subject*
*About 2 pages long
Damaged Flags, POW were very,very good at replacing it 
Too many creased prints to mention all fixed via a combination of mdf sheets,tissue paper/brown paper, gentle water mist,heavy weights and an iron
Uffff, I could write a book on this subject* *About 2 pages long Damaged Flags, POW were very,very good at replacing it Too many creased prints to mention all fixed via a combination of mdf sheets,tissue paper/brown paper, gentle water mist,heavy weights and an iron |
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by wezzley on Nov 18, 2007 16:44:57 GMT 1, I bought a cwsb about year & half ago ......got it in the post......gleefully settled down for the tube opening ceremony.......opened up the tube to find...............it was empty......checked like 100 time.....it must be in there......somewhere.....noooooooooo. did an impression of basil fawlty in the psychiatrists episode....
seller rekoned it got nicked, royal mail didnt want to know because I had signed for it before realising....(NOTE TO ALL - check the print is ok BEFORE you sign even if it means keeping the postie waiting 5 mins).
Luckily a few weeks later......another forum member...think it was theold ebay forum at the time...posted a story that sounded strangely familiar....empty tube - same seller....so I tracked the scamming bstard down (with a bit of hacking help from another forum member to whom I am still eternally grateful) - turned out he was/is a teacher at a prominent London private school!
threatened to pretty much ruin his career & break his legs....& I was serious - got a text - "whats your bank details" - result.
Then set about helping out the guy in the states - who also sucessfully got his dosh back.
If you are reading this, which I rekon you are, your card is marked...try any more s**t & you are going down 
I bought a cwsb about year & half ago ......got it in the post......gleefully settled down for the tube opening ceremony.......opened up the tube to find...............it was empty......checked like 100 time.....it must be in there......somewhere.....noooooooooo. did an impression of basil fawlty in the psychiatrists episode.... seller rekoned it got nicked, royal mail didnt want to know because I had signed for it before realising....(NOTE TO ALL - check the print is ok BEFORE you sign even if it means keeping the postie waiting 5 mins). Luckily a few weeks later......another forum member...think it was theold ebay forum at the time...posted a story that sounded strangely familiar....empty tube - same seller....so I tracked the scamming bstard down (with a bit of hacking help from another forum member to whom I am still eternally grateful) - turned out he was/is a teacher at a prominent London private school! threatened to pretty much ruin his career & break his legs....& I was serious - got a text - "whats your bank details" - result. Then set about helping out the guy in the states - who also sucessfully got his dosh back. If you are reading this, which I rekon you are, your card is marked...try any more s**t & you are going down |
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jellya
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by jellya on Nov 18, 2007 16:57:29 GMT 1, I found my son crawling over my portfolio!
Absolutely no damage at all, but I did feel physically sick for a few mins.
More of a collection horror story.
I found my son crawling over my portfolio!
Absolutely no damage at all, but I did feel physically sick for a few mins.
More of a collection horror story.
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by manty on Nov 18, 2007 17:23:30 GMT 1, Bloody Hell !!!
I bought a cwsb about year & half ago ......got it in the post......gleefully settled down for the tube opening ceremony.......opened up the tube to find...............it was empty......checked like 100 time.....it must be in there......somewhere.....noooooooooo. did an impression of basil fawlty in the psychiatrists episode.... seller rekoned it got nicked, royal mail didnt want to know because I had signed for it before realising....(NOTE TO ALL - check the print is ok BEFORE you sign even if it means keeping the postie waiting 5 mins). Luckily a few weeks later......another forum member...think it was theold ebay forum at the time...posted a story that sounded strangely familiar....empty tube - same seller....so I tracked the scamming bstard down (with a bit of hacking help from another forum member to whom I am still eternally grateful) - turned out he was/is a teacher at a prominent London private school! threatened to pretty much ruin his career & break his legs....& I was serious - got a text - "whats your bank details" - result. Then set about helping out the guy in the states - who also sucessfully got his dosh back. If you are reading this, which I rekon you are, your card is marked...try any more s**t & you are going down
Bloody Hell !!! I bought a cwsb about year & half ago ......got it in the post......gleefully settled down for the tube opening ceremony.......opened up the tube to find...............it was empty......checked like 100 time.....it must be in there......somewhere.....noooooooooo. did an impression of basil fawlty in the psychiatrists episode.... seller rekoned it got nicked, royal mail didnt want to know because I had signed for it before realising....(NOTE TO ALL - check the print is ok BEFORE you sign even if it means keeping the postie waiting 5 mins). Luckily a few weeks later......another forum member...think it was theold ebay forum at the time...posted a story that sounded strangely familiar....empty tube - same seller....so I tracked the scamming bstard down (with a bit of hacking help from another forum member to whom I am still eternally grateful) - turned out he was/is a teacher at a prominent London private school! threatened to pretty much ruin his career & break his legs....& I was serious - got a text - "whats your bank details" - result. Then set about helping out the guy in the states - who also sucessfully got his dosh back. If you are reading this, which I rekon you are, your card is marked...try any more s**t & you are going down |
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by buster on Nov 18, 2007 20:15:31 GMT 1, Sorry to see that beau, I had an older print with the same damage, had it framed up anyway but it still really bugged me and always caught my eye. Finally replaced it recently and makes for a much happier sight.
Sorry to see that beau, I had an older print with the same damage, had it framed up anyway but it still really bugged me and always caught my eye. Finally replaced it recently and makes for a much happier sight.
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carl
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by carl on Nov 18, 2007 20:18:09 GMT 1, I have been lucky but a friend was once telling me about a friend of his who had a portfoio of rare Banksy prints. All Signed. I think the value (in the summer) was about ยฃ170k nothing was insured. He went on holiday and when he returned his flat was flooded, he lived in a basement flat, so no one to know. He Portfolio was on the floor, every print ruined.
Dont keep your portfolio on the floor!
I have been lucky but a friend was once telling me about a friend of his who had a portfoio of rare Banksy prints. All Signed. I think the value (in the summer) was about ยฃ170k nothing was insured. He went on holiday and when he returned his flat was flooded, he lived in a basement flat, so no one to know. He Portfolio was on the floor, every print ruined.
Dont keep your portfolio on the floor!
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by mcnuts on Nov 18, 2007 20:19:06 GMT 1, I have been lucky but a friend was once telling me about a friend of his who had a portfoio of rare Banksy prints. All Signed. I think the value (in the summer) was about ยฃ170k nothing was insured. He went on holiday and when he returned his flat was flooded, he lived in a basement flat, so no one to know. He Portfolio was on the floor, every print ruined. Dont keep your portfolio on the floor!
wow. that seems to take the cake.
I have been lucky but a friend was once telling me about a friend of his who had a portfoio of rare Banksy prints. All Signed. I think the value (in the summer) was about ยฃ170k nothing was insured. He went on holiday and when he returned his flat was flooded, he lived in a basement flat, so no one to know. He Portfolio was on the floor, every print ruined. Dont keep your portfolio on the floor! wow. that seems to take the cake. |
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by buster on Nov 18, 2007 20:43:40 GMT 1, NOW NO ONE LAUGH...!   It's only a bit of pretty paper! ;D I have this same print with the same damage. And I am pretty sure this is from the same seller as beaus. Should I be concerned now?? 
NOW NO ONE LAUGH...! It's only a bit of pretty paper! ;D I have this same print with the same damage. And I am pretty sure this is from the same seller as beaus. Should I be concerned now?? Is the seller a member here? |
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snelj8
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by snelj8 on Nov 18, 2007 20:49:03 GMT 1, not sure, this was the print that was offered on ebay for 1200 BIN, ended up the guy said he had 3 Laugh Now prints - 2 unframed and 1 framed. Discussion was back at .. banksyforum.proboards82.com/index.cgi?board=ebaychat&action=display&thread=1194119499&page=1
Not sure if this is a seller on forum. But I believe he sold to medicjones1 and beau, although medicjones had a framed piece, so may want to check that out!
The seller provided TomTom provenance and I inquired with the other 2 to check that they didnt get some photocopy or same number print. Medicjones responded with a different number but beau never got back to me.
It all makes me a bit concerned. I am thinking of disputing this charge on my card right now.
not sure, this was the print that was offered on ebay for 1200 BIN, ended up the guy said he had 3 Laugh Now prints - 2 unframed and 1 framed. Discussion was back at .. banksyforum.proboards82.com/index.cgi?board=ebaychat&action=display&thread=1194119499&page=1Not sure if this is a seller on forum. But I believe he sold to medicjones1 and beau, although medicjones had a framed piece, so may want to check that out! The seller provided TomTom provenance and I inquired with the other 2 to check that they didnt get some photocopy or same number print. Medicjones responded with a different number but beau never got back to me. It all makes me a bit concerned. I am thinking of disputing this charge on my card right now. |
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snelj8
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by snelj8 on Nov 18, 2007 21:41:08 GMT 1, i dont believe this is slagging you .. im not even sure what that means, but as a buyer who sees the exact same print from the same seller, with the exact same damage. It all makes it a bit suspicious.
I know what offers you made, but I also have a right to be concerned when I inquire about a damaged piece and then all of sudden someone totally different posts a pic of the exact same damage to another print purchased from you.
Also, I have been nothing but respectful to this point, and have inquired on the forums because there are knowledgeable people here who can assist. I never denied the authenticity, but spending over 1000GBP to someone I dont even know, I feel I have a right to inquire about the piece I purchased.
i dont believe this is slagging you .. im not even sure what that means, but as a buyer who sees the exact same print from the same seller, with the exact same damage. It all makes it a bit suspicious.
I know what offers you made, but I also have a right to be concerned when I inquire about a damaged piece and then all of sudden someone totally different posts a pic of the exact same damage to another print purchased from you.
Also, I have been nothing but respectful to this point, and have inquired on the forums because there are knowledgeable people here who can assist. I never denied the authenticity, but spending over 1000GBP to someone I dont even know, I feel I have a right to inquire about the piece I purchased.
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snelj8
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by snelj8 on Nov 18, 2007 21:59:16 GMT 1, as i said, i know your offers, and sent you several emails to resolve. As well, to calm you down I removed the ebay link from my previous post,
so now if you want to take this offline and resolve this through our email that may be best ...
if there was any perfect subject line to a thread...
as i said, i know your offers, and sent you several emails to resolve. As well, to calm you down I removed the ebay link from my previous post, so now if you want to take this offline and resolve this through our email that may be best ... if there was any perfect subject line to a thread... |
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morrissey1
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by morrissey1 on Nov 18, 2007 22:20:57 GMT 1, I just went to take my Ian Francis In the End print in to my local framers, cut a deal for a good price, got everything I wanted in the framing, and just before I was to leave I said to the woman, please be careful with my print, as I can't replace it and it's valuable...she then says to me, well, we are not insured to cover a replacement value of anything over 200 US, and that we can't guarantee that we will be as careful with your print as you would like us to be.....I nearly died...but then her husband came out and said, don't listen to her, I will take care of it myself, it will be completely safe....so, this story may or may not end as a print nightmare...will know in a couple of weeks
I just went to take my Ian Francis In the End print in to my local framers, cut a deal for a good price, got everything I wanted in the framing, and just before I was to leave I said to the woman, please be careful with my print, as I can't replace it and it's valuable...she then says to me, well, we are not insured to cover a replacement value of anything over 200 US, and that we can't guarantee that we will be as careful with your print as you would like us to be.....I nearly died...but then her husband came out and said, don't listen to her, I will take care of it myself, it will be completely safe....so, this story may or may not end as a print nightmare...will know in a couple of weeks
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Cocteau 101
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by Cocteau 101 on Nov 18, 2007 22:27:18 GMT 1, Fuckin hell guys - I nearly bought that Laugh Now - glad I stayed clear - you can't fuck a print that bad by rolling it. That's well suss.
Fuckin hell guys - I nearly bought that Laugh Now - glad I stayed clear - you can't fuck a print that bad by rolling it. That's well suss.
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sillyboy
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by sillyboy on Nov 18, 2007 22:58:36 GMT 1, f**kin hell guys - I nearly bought that Laugh Now - glad I stayed clear - you can't f**k a print that bad by rolling it. That's well suss.
that looks worse than what it is. the laugh now's were printed on really cheap paper and the print does not go all the way to the ends of the paper, unlike the queen vic etc etc, which then makes it easier to roll cause the paper becomes thicker. my laugh now had the same kind of crease's when i got it from TOM TOM but my framing place got it out and it dont even notice..rumour has it that they used cheap wall paper lining for this print...
f**kin hell guys - I nearly bought that Laugh Now - glad I stayed clear - you can't f**k a print that bad by rolling it. That's well suss. that looks worse than what it is. the laugh now's were printed on really cheap paper and the print does not go all the way to the ends of the paper, unlike the queen vic etc etc, which then makes it easier to roll cause the paper becomes thicker. my laugh now had the same kind of crease's when i got it from TOM TOM but my framing place got it out and it dont even notice..rumour has it that they used cheap wall paper lining for this print... |
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beau
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by beau on Nov 18, 2007 23:30:36 GMT 1, NOW THEN NOW THEN! Can i just say what an ordeal this purchase has been! - BUT all is sweet! it was a real stress and looked like a scam, a fuck up on delivery, dif people messaging me saying they've bought the same print, then it turns up creased!
But i believe it's genuine, prov checks out, looks good, it's now framed the crease is out - it's mint or as close to as naked eye will pick up through a frame
And the seller is a top guy who's got loads of grief over this - although he did phone me kickin off when i emailed him sayin he'd fucked the packing up - tried to blame me then the postage people - but anyway it's sorted so i'm happy
i think the laugh print creased when rolling because as stated it's not on the best paper and the print ink is fairly thick and ends leaving a border - so it creased right where th ink meets the border
An accident and it comes out easy - or mine did so dont be too harsh on the seller - he seems a top bloke and genuine to me - he's very free with his correspondence and personal details
Here's pics of my beautiful monkey - been after this fucker from day one - anyone got a signed they want to throw at me - creased or not!
the other pics are just because i had the camera in my hand to put this right and thought i'd throw em in the mixer - happy is on the floor cos monkey nicked it's place - it's gonne replace shat at canvas on the wall to the right of Monkey
PEACE ALL!
NOW THEN NOW THEN! Can i just say what an ordeal this purchase has been! - BUT all is sweet! it was a real stress and looked like a scam, a fuck up on delivery, dif people messaging me saying they've bought the same print, then it turns up creased! But i believe it's genuine, prov checks out, looks good, it's now framed the crease is out - it's mint or as close to as naked eye will pick up through a frame And the seller is a top guy who's got loads of grief over this - although he did phone me kickin off when i emailed him sayin he'd fucked the packing up - tried to blame me then the postage people - but anyway it's sorted so i'm happy i think the laugh print creased when rolling because as stated it's not on the best paper and the print ink is fairly thick and ends leaving a border - so it creased right where th ink meets the border An accident and it comes out easy - or mine did so dont be too harsh on the seller - he seems a top bloke and genuine to me - he's very free with his correspondence and personal details Here's pics of my beautiful monkey - been after this fucker from day one - anyone got a signed they want to throw at me - creased or not! the other pics are just because i had the camera in my hand to put this right and thought i'd throw em in the mixer - happy is on the floor cos monkey nicked it's place - it's gonne replace shat at canvas on the wall to the right of Monkey PEACE ALL! |
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Cocteau 101
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by Cocteau 101 on Nov 18, 2007 23:55:57 GMT 1, Looks fantastic mate, glad you got ot sorted and fairplay to the seller if he tried to sort it out.
Nice one all round. I like a happy ending.
Looks fantastic mate, glad you got ot sorted and fairplay to the seller if he tried to sort it out.
Nice one all round. I like a happy ending.
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Jef Aerosol
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by Jef Aerosol on Nov 19, 2007 1:19:33 GMT 1, i still can't see what was wrong with the monkey print ! Been looking at the pic for two minutes and can't see !!! lol !
i still can't see what was wrong with the monkey print ! Been looking at the pic for two minutes and can't see !!! lol !
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beau
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by beau on Nov 19, 2007 9:19:28 GMT 1, too many fumes for you Jef!
too many fumes for you Jef! |
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funster
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by funster on Nov 19, 2007 9:20:46 GMT 1, i still can't see what was wrong with the monkey print ! Been looking at the pic for two minutes and can't see !!! lol !
I think its the crease along the bottom.
i still can't see what was wrong with the monkey print ! Been looking at the pic for two minutes and can't see !!! lol ! I think its the crease along the bottom. |
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jon11
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by jon11 on Nov 19, 2007 10:38:25 GMT 1, Still crying on about your monkey?!?! Give it a rest he's on the wall and lookin sweet!
Still crying on about your monkey?!?! Give it a rest he's on the wall and lookin sweet!
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beau
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by beau on Nov 19, 2007 10:39:02 GMT 1, Shut it and put the kettle on!
Shut it and put the kettle on!
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jon11
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by jon11 on Nov 19, 2007 10:40:08 GMT 1, Sweet
Do some pissin work, monkeys dont pay for emselves! ;D
Sweet Do some pissin work, monkeys dont pay for emselves! ;D |
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sillyboy
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by sillyboy on Nov 19, 2007 11:39:55 GMT 1, i still can't see what was wrong with the monkey print ! Been looking at the pic for two minutes and can't see !!! lol !
Looks great!!! I cant see what all the fuss was about. Would of been a mare if it was damaged right across the middle. seems it was creased where mine was, where there's no ink. Hat's off to the seller for at least offereing to help out. ;D
i still can't see what was wrong with the monkey print ! Been looking at the pic for two minutes and can't see !!! lol ! Looks great!!! I cant see what all the fuss was about. Would of been a mare if it was damaged right across the middle. seems it was creased where mine was, where there's no ink. Hat's off to the seller for at least offereing to help out. ;D |
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by veralynn on Nov 19, 2007 19:39:24 GMT 1, Worst print nightmare - I was plastered and bought Arofish 'Eject and Survive' then when I woke in the morning I decided I thought it was shite. I've still got it. If anyone likes it then I'll accept what's going and donate entire proceeds to Children in Need.....can I say fairer than that?
Worst print nightmare - I was plastered and bought Arofish 'Eject and Survive' then when I woke in the morning I decided I thought it was shite. I've still got it. If anyone likes it then I'll accept what's going and donate entire proceeds to Children in Need.....can I say fairer than that?
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by buster on Nov 19, 2007 20:11:00 GMT 1, Worst print nightmare - I was plastered and bought Arofish 'Eject and Survive' then when I woke in the morning I decided I thought it was s**te. I've still got it. If anyone likes it then I'll accept what's going and donate entire proceeds to Children in Need.....can I say fairer than that?  +1 for the AA style admition fella.
Worst print nightmare - I was plastered and bought Arofish 'Eject and Survive' then when I woke in the morning I decided I thought it was s**te. I've still got it. If anyone likes it then I'll accept what's going and donate entire proceeds to Children in Need.....can I say fairer than that? I shouldn't laugh, but I did, so glad to see I'm not the only drunk shopper here +1 for the AA style admition fella. |
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by veralynn on Nov 19, 2007 20:25:15 GMT 1, I was also bladdered when I got married, conceived kids - hold on there's a theme emerging!
I was also bladdered when I got married, conceived kids - hold on there's a theme emerging!
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medicjones
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by medicjones on Nov 19, 2007 21:43:47 GMT 1, Bloody hell guys - you dont half scare people on this forum! Dont diss my monkey! I second what beau says - great seller and my monkey looks sweet with full prov - what more could you want!!!?
Bloody hell guys - you dont half scare people on this forum! Dont diss my monkey! I second what beau says - great seller and my monkey looks sweet with full prov - what more could you want!!!?
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beau
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Whats your Print Horror Stories?, by beau on Nov 20, 2007 0:30:11 GMT 1, I know why you're sweet talkin MJones... been doin deals?!?!
I know why you're sweet talkin MJones... been doin deals?!?!
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, luckly it only left the smallest smallest mark, and is the same colour of sepia so if anyone asks its from there ;D
for some reason it just brushed off with no damage to the print, with the only damage being to my heart
+1 for the AA style admition fella.
