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what? banksy, by silvermyn on Jan 6, 2010 17:20:40 GMT 1, I doubt anyone would get ยฃ500k for a street piece but I could be proved wrong. At least he's made a few hundred quid out of it and got a great story to tell the kids about the "one that got away"
I doubt anyone would get ยฃ500k for a street piece but I could be proved wrong. At least he's made a few hundred quid out of it and got a great story to tell the kids about the "one that got away"
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UK General Election 2010, by silvermyn on Jan 4, 2010 17:31:31 GMT 1, The gap between rich and poor has increased because Labour are looking after the wealthy...? I doubt it. Probably more due to the fact that wealth distribution was uneven to begin with. Remember, there is a 50% tax on bankers coming up and that ain't the poor being penalised. Also bear in mind it was a certain Mr Bush Jr that wanted the war and not Mr Blair. No offence to any US members but I think we all agree that Mr Bush Jr is not the sharpest stick in the woods and to this very day I don't understand why anyone would have voted for him to be in power (twice) the point is the gap has INCREASED... can't blame the tories for that... how long has labour been in power? And the most vociferous proponent of dropping thousands of tons of ordanance on Bagdad was Tony Blair... the whole of the labour party with the exception of Claire Short voted for it, So i can assure you as much as i respect your opinion, you are quite simply wrong lol
Okay, so you're saying Tony Blair would have gone to war with Iraq if the US wasn't interested...? You Sir are wrong I think find that the UK had a very limited presence in Iraq and would not have even gone there if it wasn't due to the "special relationship" shared with the US.
The gap between rich and poor has increased because Labour are looking after the wealthy...? I doubt it. Probably more due to the fact that wealth distribution was uneven to begin with. Remember, there is a 50% tax on bankers coming up and that ain't the poor being penalised. Also bear in mind it was a certain Mr Bush Jr that wanted the war and not Mr Blair. No offence to any US members but I think we all agree that Mr Bush Jr is not the sharpest stick in the woods and to this very day I don't understand why anyone would have voted for him to be in power (twice) the point is the gap has INCREASED... can't blame the tories for that... how long has labour been in power? And the most vociferous proponent of dropping thousands of tons of ordanance on Bagdad was Tony Blair... the whole of the labour party with the exception of Claire Short voted for it, So i can assure you as much as i respect your opinion, you are quite simply wrong lol Okay, so you're saying Tony Blair would have gone to war with Iraq if the US wasn't interested...? You Sir are wrong I think find that the UK had a very limited presence in Iraq and would not have even gone there if it wasn't due to the "special relationship" shared with the US.
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UK General Election 2010, by silvermyn on Jan 4, 2010 17:12:44 GMT 1, The conservatives are to blame for the s**t we're in today! Thatcher was the catalyst behind privatisation in the 80's and the "greed is good" culture that has been evolving in the City over the past 20 odd years. Labour just happended to be in power when the music stopped. Why blame them? They didn't lay the foundations IMO. The Conservatives started this mess in the first place and putting them back in power ain't the solution. so how come the gap between rich and poor has incereased under labour? Can't blame anyone else for that. At least maggie knew how to win a war (and a legal one at that) god bless her! Ha Ha here we go!
The gap between rich and poor has increased because Labour are looking after the wealthy...? I doubt it. Probably more due to the fact that wealth distribution was uneven to begin with. Remember, there is a 50% tax on bankers coming up and that ain't the poor being penalised.
Also bear in mind it was a certain Mr Bush Jr that wanted the war and not Mr Blair. No offence to any US members but I think we all agree that Mr Bush Jr is not the sharpest stick in the woods and to this very day I don't understand why anyone would have voted for him to be in power (twice)
The conservatives are to blame for the s**t we're in today! Thatcher was the catalyst behind privatisation in the 80's and the "greed is good" culture that has been evolving in the City over the past 20 odd years. Labour just happended to be in power when the music stopped. Why blame them? They didn't lay the foundations IMO. The Conservatives started this mess in the first place and putting them back in power ain't the solution. so how come the gap between rich and poor has incereased under labour? Can't blame anyone else for that. At least maggie knew how to win a war (and a legal one at that) god bless her! Ha Ha here we go! The gap between rich and poor has increased because Labour are looking after the wealthy...? I doubt it. Probably more due to the fact that wealth distribution was uneven to begin with. Remember, there is a 50% tax on bankers coming up and that ain't the poor being penalised. Also bear in mind it was a certain Mr Bush Jr that wanted the war and not Mr Blair. No offence to any US members but I think we all agree that Mr Bush Jr is not the sharpest stick in the woods and to this very day I don't understand why anyone would have voted for him to be in power (twice)
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UK General Election 2010, by silvermyn on Jan 4, 2010 16:54:38 GMT 1, The conservatives are to blame for the s**t we're in today! Thatcher was the catalyst behind privatisation in the 80's and the "greed is good" culture that has been evolving in the City over the past 20 odd years. Labour just happended to be in power when the music stopped. Why blame them? They didn't lay the foundations IMO. The Conservatives started this mess in the first place and putting them back in power ain't the solution.
The conservatives are to blame for the s**t we're in today! Thatcher was the catalyst behind privatisation in the 80's and the "greed is good" culture that has been evolving in the City over the past 20 odd years. Labour just happended to be in power when the music stopped. Why blame them? They didn't lay the foundations IMO. The Conservatives started this mess in the first place and putting them back in power ain't the solution.
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Anyone wantin to swap their NBG Green 4 NBG Grey ?, by silvermyn on Dec 22, 2009 15:14:27 GMT 1, Give me the Nola and keep the gray No Ball Games
Give me the Nola and keep the gray No Ball Games
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Art dealer in 'Del Boy' scam fined ยฃ10k, by silvermyn on Dec 17, 2009 13:42:34 GMT 1, In today's Evening Standard. Seems like he got off lightly to me...
"A West End art dealer has been ordered to pay ยฃ10,000 for an "Only Fools And Horses" scam, passing off cheap prints as Victorian water- colours.
Michael Walker, 59, was found out after a victim who paid ยฃ450 for an "original" painting spotted an identical one in his Marylebone gallery.
It later emerged that Walker, of Michael Walker Fine Art in Devonshire Street, had seven copies of the work - a sunset over Siena painted in 1900 by Richard Henry Wright.
When undercover trading standards officers from Westminster council approached the gallery, Walker tried to sell them an-other version of the painting for ยฃ500. At City of Westminster magistrates' court, a Victoria and Albert Museum curator confirmed both were prints worth no more than ยฃ10 each.
The victim's suspicions were raised when he noticed the "painting" was glued to a separate backing. When he returned to the gallery to complain he saw the same picture on display.
At the court hearing, Walker, who has been an art dealer for 26 years, pleaded guilty to misleading customers. He was fined ยฃ5,000 and ordered to pay costs and compensation of ยฃ4,642.14. It is believed to be the first prosecution of its kind under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations, which came into force last year.
Westminster community safety cabinet member Daniel Astaire said: "To dupe a customer, like a character out of Only Fools and Horses, is unacceptable."
Walker, of Hampstead, told the Evening Standard he acted in good faith and was selling the pictures on behalf of someone else."
In today's Evening Standard. Seems like he got off lightly to me... "A West End art dealer has been ordered to pay ยฃ10,000 for an "Only Fools And Horses" scam, passing off cheap prints as Victorian water- colours. Michael Walker, 59, was found out after a victim who paid ยฃ450 for an "original" painting spotted an identical one in his Marylebone gallery. It later emerged that Walker, of Michael Walker Fine Art in Devonshire Street, had seven copies of the work - a sunset over Siena painted in 1900 by Richard Henry Wright. When undercover trading standards officers from Westminster council approached the gallery, Walker tried to sell them an-other version of the painting for ยฃ500. At City of Westminster magistrates' court, a Victoria and Albert Museum curator confirmed both were prints worth no more than ยฃ10 each. The victim's suspicions were raised when he noticed the "painting" was glued to a separate backing. When he returned to the gallery to complain he saw the same picture on display. At the court hearing, Walker, who has been an art dealer for 26 years, pleaded guilty to misleading customers. He was fined ยฃ5,000 and ordered to pay costs and compensation of ยฃ4,642.14. It is believed to be the first prosecution of its kind under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations, which came into force last year. Westminster community safety cabinet member Daniel Astaire said: "To dupe a customer, like a character out of Only Fools and Horses, is unacceptable." Walker, of Hampstead, told the Evening Standard he acted in good faith and was selling the pictures on behalf of someone else."
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Banksy โข No Ball Games GREY, by silvermyn on Dec 11, 2009 23:49:27 GMT 1, There are at least 230 now IMO. Head count is not very accurate as people coming and going all the time. Seem to be a few people holding spaces for other too
There are at least 230 now IMO. Head count is not very accurate as people coming and going all the time. Seem to be a few people holding spaces for other too
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Banksy โข No Ball Games GREY, by silvermyn on Dec 11, 2009 13:07:49 GMT 1, There are a handful of people in front of the shop but they are all quite mad to be there without knowing what's going to happen. It's 4 degrees out there now at noon and it's only going to get colder over night. A+ for effort!
There are a handful of people in front of the shop but they are all quite mad to be there without knowing what's going to happen. It's 4 degrees out there now at noon and it's only going to get colder over night. A+ for effort!
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Banksy โข No Ball Games GREY, by silvermyn on Dec 11, 2009 12:35:12 GMT 1, Is there actually a queue or not?
I'm close so I'll pop down and have a look.
Is there actually a queue or not? I'm close so I'll pop down and have a look.
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POW 2009 โข The Fiesta Resistance, by silvermyn on Dec 10, 2009 13:50:40 GMT 1, It looks like a slightly stoned Mr Forgetful in his younger days to me...
It looks like a slightly stoned Mr Forgetful in his younger days to me...
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Banksy โข No Ball Games GREY, by silvermyn on Dec 10, 2009 13:24:34 GMT 1, Sorry, complete speculation on my part Print ya own Banksy! Screens, Ink, and Paper provided, ยฃ50 each, and Banksy signs them for you on ya way out
And it turns out that Dora was Banksy all along...
Sorry, complete speculation on my part Print ya own Banksy! Screens, Ink, and Paper provided, ยฃ50 each, and Banksy signs them for you on ya way out And it turns out that Dora was Banksy all along...
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Do you think Banksy pays tax?, by silvermyn on Dec 9, 2009 10:36:43 GMT 1, Why do you think he wouldn't?
To be honest I really don't think it's anyone's business apart from his own but I'm sure you have your reasons for asking...
Why do you think he wouldn't?
To be honest I really don't think it's anyone's business apart from his own but I'm sure you have your reasons for asking...
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POW 2009 โข The Fiesta Resistance, by silvermyn on Dec 4, 2009 15:36:33 GMT 1, I think space invaders can fly. 40ft should be a walk in the park for them... Everyone knows space invaders only go down not up, so they got stuck to the light on the way down I N V A S I O N F A I L E D
You are so right ;D
I think space invaders can fly. 40ft should be a walk in the park for them... Everyone knows space invaders only go down not up, so they got stuck to the light on the way down I N V A S I O N F A I L E D You are so right ;D
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POW 2009 โข The Fiesta Resistance, by silvermyn on Dec 4, 2009 14:53:53 GMT 1, Grey version not available until 12 Dec, in store. If you go down be sure to check out the invader balloon tied to the top of the streetlight opposite POW, god knows how they got it up there, it's about 40ft in the air!
I think space invaders can fly. 40ft should be a walk in the park for them...
Grey version not available until 12 Dec, in store. If you go down be sure to check out the invader balloon tied to the top of the streetlight opposite POW, god knows how they got it up there, it's about 40ft in the air! I think space invaders can fly. 40ft should be a walk in the park for them...
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Banksy โข No Ball Games GREY, by silvermyn on Dec 2, 2009 20:19:06 GMT 1, IMO it looks like the lad with the crew cut has lofted it up in the air [glow=red,2,300]and the little scottish boy with the long hair is trying to catch it... [/glow] ;D ;D ;D
He cannie do eet...
IMO it looks like the lad with the crew cut has lofted it up in the air [glow=red,2,300]and the little scottish boy with the long hair is trying to catch it... [/glow] ;D ;D ;D He cannie do eet...
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POW 2009 โข The Fiesta Resistance, by silvermyn on Dec 2, 2009 20:16:46 GMT 1, It's to be released later this month,Heavy.No image yet. Thanks sacked. I miss these things right under my own nose sometimes. Very excited about a No Ball Games print ("NBG" from here on in I suppose). People raved about how Nola was a classic Banksy image, but I've never really connected with it. IMO NBG is a classic Banksy and reminds me of J+J more than a bit actually. ;D
I think this one would also sit quite well next to a VLH.
It's to be released later this month,Heavy.No image yet. Thanks sacked. I miss these things right under my own nose sometimes. Very excited about a No Ball Games print ("NBG" from here on in I suppose). People raved about how Nola was a classic Banksy image, but I've never really connected with it. IMO NBG is a classic Banksy and reminds me of J+J more than a bit actually. ;D I think this one would also sit quite well next to a VLH.
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Banksy โข No Ball Games GREY, by silvermyn on Dec 2, 2009 20:09:42 GMT 1, It's a little odd because it looks like they're both trying to catch it. Shouldn't one have thrown it and the other catch it? An ok print, but would have preferred the rebel getting his bandana tied on by his mom :/
IMO it looks like the lad with the crew cut has lofted it up in the air and the little scottish boy with the long hair is trying to catch it...
It's a little odd because it looks like they're both trying to catch it. Shouldn't one have thrown it and the other catch it? An ok print, but would have preferred the rebel getting his bandana tied on by his mom :/ IMO it looks like the lad with the crew cut has lofted it up in the air and the little scottish boy with the long hair is trying to catch it...
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POW 2009 โข The Fiesta Resistance, by silvermyn on Dec 2, 2009 18:43:52 GMT 1, I'm going home to practice my swing...
I'm going home to practice my swing...
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Lazarides London - Grifters, by silvermyn on Dec 2, 2009 13:20:31 GMT 1, Went past Laz at Rathbone Place last night and had a sneaky peak throught the curtains. Some nice Faile works on those walls...
Went past Laz at Rathbone Place last night and had a sneaky peak throught the curtains. Some nice Faile works on those walls...
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Beejoir Oil Cans, by silvermyn on Nov 28, 2009 12:43:34 GMT 1, Thanks monkeyballs. And on the turnaround, although there are some moaning about the service because they have missed out, you get nothing but exceptional service from SOS. They price fairly, keep the editions low and always try to be approachable. The only problem is they aren't a massive organisation so haven't got loads of cash to invest in a high tech ordering system. They try and make it the fairest possible with what they have. At least they dont do "lotteries" where no one knows who actually wins and whether it is done fairly or not.
I got an email offering me the colour I wanted. When I accepted the offer they waited an hour and then told me they didn't have it anymore. My print probably went to some "friend" who was a bit late in emailing IMO...
So, sorry, but exceptional service is not what I've experienced.
Thanks monkeyballs. And on the turnaround, although there are some moaning about the service because they have missed out, you get nothing but exceptional service from SOS. They price fairly, keep the editions low and always try to be approachable. The only problem is they aren't a massive organisation so haven't got loads of cash to invest in a high tech ordering system. They try and make it the fairest possible with what they have. At least they dont do "lotteries" where no one knows who actually wins and whether it is done fairly or not. I got an email offering me the colour I wanted. When I accepted the offer they waited an hour and then told me they didn't have it anymore. My print probably went to some "friend" who was a bit late in emailing IMO... So, sorry, but exceptional service is not what I've experienced.
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Banksy Monkey Queen Print, by silvermyn on Nov 27, 2009 17:21:21 GMT 1, I'd love a signed Monkey Queem. Anyone got one they'd part with or know someone who does... if so, please drop me a PM. Have cash or could trade / part trade with another signed Banksy or Faile or whatever... got the perfect spot for this bad boy / girl. (Nicked this pic from one of Curley's posts as a bit of a reminder / teaser - thx) ;D Cheers, J From google:
"queem - 3 definitions - Means quite literally, queer cream."
I'd love a signed Monkey Queem. Anyone got one they'd part with or know someone who does... if so, please drop me a PM. Have cash or could trade / part trade with another signed Banksy or Faile or whatever... got the perfect spot for this bad boy / girl. (Nicked this pic from one of Curley's posts as a bit of a reminder / teaser - thx) ;D Cheers, J From google: "queem - 3 definitions - Means quite literally, queer cream."
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HELP! Print damage by Royal Mail - Offer frm RM, by silvermyn on Nov 27, 2009 17:18:06 GMT 1, Just hope that you don't end up in the same situation I did.. Purchased print from a 5* member on here, arrived damaged. Sent photographs to seller who put in a claim to Royal Mail. Not heard from since 25th Sept, despite them logging in since... so now I'm sadly assuming the following: Me= Damaged print Seller= Two payments (My cheque and RM Special Delivery Payout..) Best of luck..
Go on, name and shame ;D
Just hope that you don't end up in the same situation I did.. Purchased print from a 5* member on here, arrived damaged. Sent photographs to seller who put in a claim to Royal Mail. Not heard from since 25th Sept, despite them logging in since... so now I'm sadly assuming the following: Me= Damaged print Seller= Two payments (My cheque and RM Special Delivery Payout..) Best of luck.. Go on, name and shame ;D
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Beejoir Oil Cans, by silvermyn on Nov 27, 2009 16:27:56 GMT 1, Sounds like they have offered two to each.I wonder if that means that there are some left or they just sent 2 emails
I was only offered the one, which was the one I wanted. The offer came in while I was at lunch and I replied accepting within 45 mins.
An hour later I get another email (not the Google Checkout one I'd been expecting) to let me know they had actually ran out of the one I was offered and could now only sell me the last print they had left from any of the colour ways. It would not have made my wall so I passed.
This is the second time I've been let down by SOS. I had managed to buy a Mermaid only to be refunded a couple of days later. I wish they would sort out their sales process once and for all. I'm really put off dealing with them
Sounds like they have offered two to each.I wonder if that means that there are some left or they just sent 2 emails I was only offered the one, which was the one I wanted. The offer came in while I was at lunch and I replied accepting within 45 mins. An hour later I get another email (not the Google Checkout one I'd been expecting) to let me know they had actually ran out of the one I was offered and could now only sell me the last print they had left from any of the colour ways. It would not have made my wall so I passed. This is the second time I've been let down by SOS. I had managed to buy a Mermaid only to be refunded a couple of days later. I wish they would sort out their sales process once and for all. I'm really put off dealing with them
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Beejoir Oil Cans, by silvermyn on Nov 27, 2009 16:04:50 GMT 1, If I had the choice I think my preference would be for the Blackberry. iphone
If I had the choice I think my preference would be for the Blackberry. iphone
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Beejoir Oil Cans, by silvermyn on Nov 27, 2009 16:02:54 GMT 1, I've just passed on one too. Should be going back in the mix.
I've just passed on one too. Should be going back in the mix.
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Beejoir Oil Cans, by silvermyn on Nov 27, 2009 15:13:52 GMT 1, If I had the choice I think my preference would be for the Blackberry.
If I had the choice I think my preference would be for the Blackberry.
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Beejoir Oil Cans, by silvermyn on Nov 27, 2009 12:43:11 GMT 1, SOS site updated with the following:
"Sorry for the confusion, prints are available now to purchase, please email kate@souldoutstudios.co.uk with the colour you'd like.
Sorry for not having the online Buy it Now button for this print release, with all the interest in it and the small edition size we thought it easier to do it via email to save refunds and disspointment."
SOS site updated with the following:
"Sorry for the confusion, prints are available now to purchase, please email kate@souldoutstudios.co.uk with the colour you'd like.
Sorry for not having the online Buy it Now button for this print release, with all the interest in it and the small edition size we thought it easier to do it via email to save refunds and disspointment."
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Beejoir Oil Cans, by silvermyn on Nov 27, 2009 12:41:24 GMT 1, From the Contact link on the SOS website:
"We donโt usually answer the phone, either out of fright that it might be our printerโs mother, the police, or a time share salesman, so itโs best to email us, and we will reply as soon as we have had a cup of coffee and moaned sufficiently about the state of the world today."
From the Contact link on the SOS website:
"We donโt usually answer the phone, either out of fright that it might be our printerโs mother, the police, or a time share salesman, so itโs best to email us, and we will reply as soon as we have had a cup of coffee and moaned sufficiently about the state of the world today."
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Beejoir Oil Cans, by silvermyn on Nov 27, 2009 12:30:00 GMT 1, Went for baby blue and peach, was tempted by the hot pink but thought maybe to much for my dad (bday present for him) Says in the e-mail that you can purchase before the 3rd december but yet to hear back from Kate yet.
She's probably got around 80 emails in the last 10 minutes so I'm not surprised about that.
Quite like the Cherry one myself
Went for baby blue and peach, was tempted by the hot pink but thought maybe to much for my dad (bday present for him) Says in the e-mail that you can purchase before the 3rd december but yet to hear back from Kate yet. She's probably got around 80 emails in the last 10 minutes so I'm not surprised about that. Quite like the Cherry one myself
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Banksy โข Rude Copper Print โข 2003, by silvermyn on Nov 26, 2009 10:37:48 GMT 1, Depends on what the owner paid for it too but I would pitch it around ยฃ20k on the basis that this is the very first Banksy print. I think RC prices are around the ยฃ10k mark. Good luck with the offer.
Depends on what the owner paid for it too but I would pitch it around ยฃ20k on the basis that this is the very first Banksy print. I think RC prices are around the ยฃ10k mark. Good luck with the offer.
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