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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 23:45:59 GMT 1, I haven't read this thread apart from the original post. I wouldn't pay secondary market prices for a Banksy print that I can probably get from WCP for ยฃ60. Whilst nothing is being done to stop the sale of these fakes by Banksy and his team (that I can see) I am happy to have the image on my wall. As long as you can afford what you are buying then go for whatever you want. I can understand people paying loads for an original, but for a print (not for me). is there anything Banksy and his team can do to stop these sales ?
According to an article
They couldn't do a lot when Banksy editions were shill bid up on ebay.
The article www.thefreelibrary.com/Guerrilla+artist+Banksy+caught+up+in+eBay+fraud-a01611537195
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"The unauthorised prints have been put on eBay by employees of the company that publishes Banksy's works on paper, Pictures on Walls (POW). They have been embossed with a replica of POW's blind stamp, and some carry fake signatures. "
If it's true, are these prints still in circulation?
I haven't read this thread apart from the original post. I wouldn't pay secondary market prices for a Banksy print that I can probably get from WCP for ยฃ60. Whilst nothing is being done to stop the sale of these fakes by Banksy and his team (that I can see) I am happy to have the image on my wall. As long as you can afford what you are buying then go for whatever you want. I can understand people paying loads for an original, but for a print (not for me). is there anything Banksy and his team can do to stop these sales ?
According to an article
They couldn't do a lot when Banksy editions were shill bid up on ebay.
The article www.thefreelibrary.com/Guerrilla+artist+Banksy+caught+up+in+eBay+fraud-a01611537195
alledges that
"The unauthorised prints have been put on eBay by employees of the company that publishes Banksy's works on paper, Pictures on Walls (POW). They have been embossed with a replica of POW's blind stamp, and some carry fake signatures. "
If it's true, are these prints still in circulation?
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 23:51:21 GMT 1, I haven't read this thread apart from the original post. I wouldn't pay secondary market prices for a Banksy print that I can probably get from WCP for ยฃ60. Whilst nothing is being done to stop the sale of these fakes by Banksy and his team (that I can see) I am happy to have the image on my wall. As long as you can afford what you are buying then go for whatever you want. I can understand people paying loads for an original, but for a print (not for me).
missing the point entirely and pushing the responsibility onto someone else for your own faulty moral code - weak
I haven't read this thread apart from the original post. I wouldn't pay secondary market prices for a Banksy print that I can probably get from WCP for ยฃ60. Whilst nothing is being done to stop the sale of these fakes by Banksy and his team (that I can see) I am happy to have the image on my wall. As long as you can afford what you are buying then go for whatever you want. I can understand people paying loads for an original, but for a print (not for me). missing the point entirely and pushing the responsibility onto someone else for your own faulty moral code - weak
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 23:55:07 GMT 1, Would it be different if they were saxophones?
Maybe if the prices get too high someone might put through a window of POW and all these Banksy screenprints would be free.
"โIโve been to a few and I like it when the worldโs turned on its head. Itโs something that taking drugs will never give you. I was in London for the Poll Tax riot in 1990 and someone put through the window of a music store and all these saxophones which cost two grand were suddenly free."
Read more: urbanartassociation.com/thread/45964/banksy-severnshed-exhibition-magazine#ixzz3AVLD4WY8
Would it be different if they were saxophones?
Maybe if the prices get too high someone might put through a window of POW and all these Banksy screenprints would be free.
"โIโve been to a few and I like it when the worldโs turned on its head. Itโs something that taking drugs will never give you. I was in London for the Poll Tax riot in 1990 and someone put through the window of a music store and all these saxophones which cost two grand were suddenly free."
Read more: urbanartassociation.com/thread/45964/banksy-severnshed-exhibition-magazine#ixzz3AVLD4WY8
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 6:53:27 GMT 1, I haven't read this thread apart from the original post. I wouldn't pay secondary market prices for a Banksy print that I can probably get from WCP for ยฃ60. Whilst nothing is being done to stop the sale of these fakes by Banksy and his team (that I can see) I am happy to have the image on my wall. As long as you can afford what you are buying then go for whatever you want. I can understand people paying loads for an original, but for a print (not for me). missing the point entirely and pushing the responsibility onto someone else for your own faulty moral code - weak Fair enough.
I haven't read this thread apart from the original post. I wouldn't pay secondary market prices for a Banksy print that I can probably get from WCP for ยฃ60. Whilst nothing is being done to stop the sale of these fakes by Banksy and his team (that I can see) I am happy to have the image on my wall. As long as you can afford what you are buying then go for whatever you want. I can understand people paying loads for an original, but for a print (not for me). missing the point entirely and pushing the responsibility onto someone else for your own faulty moral code - weak Fair enough.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Aug 16, 2014 7:27:03 GMT 1, missing the point entirely and pushing the responsibility onto someone else for your own faulty moral code - weak Fair enough.ย
Surprised slammer I thought having been in the game a while you wouldn't stand for fakes?
missing the point entirely and pushing the responsibility onto someone else for your own faulty moral code - weak Fair enough.ย Surprised slammer I thought having been in the game a while you wouldn't stand for fakes?
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 8:58:20 GMT 1, Surprised slammer I thought having been in the game a while you wouldn't stand for fakes? Only way I can afford one with 4 kids and no job for 16 months. Living on ยฃ72 a week is tough. Being ill is worse though.
Surprised slammer I thought having been in the game a while you wouldn't stand for fakes? Only way I can afford one with 4 kids and no job for 16 months. Living on ยฃ72 a week is tough. Being ill is worse though.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 9:11:45 GMT 1, Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me.
Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Aug 16, 2014 10:03:00 GMT 1, Surprised slammer I thought having been in the game a while you wouldn't stand for fakes? Only way I can afford one with 4 kids and no job for 16 months.ย Living on ยฃ72 a week is tough. Being ill is worse though.ย
Ah okay mate, I understand now.. Hope things turn around for you very soon.
Surprised slammer I thought having been in the game a while you wouldn't stand for fakes? Only way I can afford one with 4 kids and no job for 16 months.ย Living on ยฃ72 a week is tough. Being ill is worse though.ย Ah okay mate, I understand now.. Hope things turn around for you very soon.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by freakinstyle on Aug 16, 2014 11:42:28 GMT 1, Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me. Maybe people on this forum already know the answer to this, but if we are discussing the morality of fake prints on the sake of just enjoying the image, than in this case we are discussing the morality of fake unauthorised prints vs the market morality of inaccessible prices. Then the question is, which morality weighs more for team Banksy: do they want everybody to enjoy their/his work free of charge? Or that the artists work isn't copied without his consent?
Most street artists are all over the liberty stuff where people can watch art in the street free of charge. That works aren't owned by anybody, but are by everybody and all that. So why would you bother with fake prints if you just want to share your work? I know it is always nice to earn some money, but Banksy probably has a lot more than that? So where would Banksy stand on this? Is he happy with his prints going for thousands?
Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me. Maybe people on this forum already know the answer to this, but if we are discussing the morality of fake prints on the sake of just enjoying the image, than in this case we are discussing the morality of fake unauthorised prints vs the market morality of inaccessible prices. Then the question is, which morality weighs more for team Banksy: do they want everybody to enjoy their/his work free of charge? Or that the artists work isn't copied without his consent? Most street artists are all over the liberty stuff where people can watch art in the street free of charge. That works aren't owned by anybody, but are by everybody and all that. So why would you bother with fake prints if you just want to share your work? I know it is always nice to earn some money, but Banksy probably has a lot more than that? So where would Banksy stand on this? Is he happy with his prints going for thousands?
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 12:00:56 GMT 1, Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me. Maybe people on this forum already know the answer to this, but if we are discussing the morality of fake prints on the sake of just enjoying the image, than in this case we are discussing the morality of fake unauthorised prints vs the market morality of inaccessible prices. Then the question is, which morality weighs more for team Banksy: do they want everybody to enjoy their/his work free of charge? Or that the artists work isn't copied without his consent? Most street artists are all over the liberty stuff where people can watch art in the street free of charge. That works aren't owned by anybody, but are by everybody and all that. So why would you bother with fake prints if you just want to share your work? I know it is always nice to earn some money, but Banksy probably has a lot more than that? So where would Banksy stand on this? Is he happy with his prints going for thousands? I would think he despises the things which glorify greed.
I think this because he said so.
Mind you, he was poor at the time.
Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me. Maybe people on this forum already know the answer to this, but if we are discussing the morality of fake prints on the sake of just enjoying the image, than in this case we are discussing the morality of fake unauthorised prints vs the market morality of inaccessible prices. Then the question is, which morality weighs more for team Banksy: do they want everybody to enjoy their/his work free of charge? Or that the artists work isn't copied without his consent? Most street artists are all over the liberty stuff where people can watch art in the street free of charge. That works aren't owned by anybody, but are by everybody and all that. So why would you bother with fake prints if you just want to share your work? I know it is always nice to earn some money, but Banksy probably has a lot more than that? So where would Banksy stand on this? Is he happy with his prints going for thousands?I would think he despises the things which glorify greed. I think this because he said so. Mind you, he was poor at the time.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 13:38:43 GMT 1, Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me. I like Hogarth prints for the image yes I do.
Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me. I like Hogarth prints for the image yes I do.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by met on Aug 16, 2014 19:53:42 GMT 1, Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me. If this is how you rationalise it to yourself, the same argument can always be applied whatever the response by Banksy.
In other words, from the above perspective, it makes no difference whether something or nothing at all is "being done to stop the sale of these fakes by Banksy and his team". Either way, your self-justifying position remains equally and conveniently valid.
Morality seems to be a factor in your decision-making, at least with respect to your motivations. If that is the case, the consequences of your decisions are also worth considering. As you like "the image" and not potential profit or status, then surely you can just print out your own. This would seem a better option, morally speaking, than encouraging and lining the pockets of intellectual property thieves and parasites like West Country Prince.
For those who take a genuine interest in Banksy's views, the statements he made about non-commercial, personal use on the former Shop page of his website were always very clear.
Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me. If this is how you rationalise it to yourself, the same argument can always be applied whatever the response by Banksy. In other words, from the above perspective, it makes no difference whether something or nothing at all is "being done to stop the sale of these fakes by Banksy and his team". Either way, your self-justifying position remains equally and conveniently valid. Morality seems to be a factor in your decision-making, at least with respect to your motivations. If that is the case, the consequences of your decisions are also worth considering. As you like "the image" and not potential profit or status, then surely you can just print out your own. This would seem a better option, morally speaking, than encouraging and lining the pockets of intellectual property thieves and parasites like West Country Prince. For those who take a genuine interest in Banksy's views, the statements he made about non-commercial, personal use on the former Shop page of his website were always very clear.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by alittle on Aug 16, 2014 20:41:19 GMT 1, While I would never buy a WCP print, it doesn't really bother me. While they are fakes, at least they are marked as such. He could certainly be doing much worse if he was knocking them out as the real thing, or even as "backdoor" prints. I do not feel that this impacts the legitimate Banksy market in the slightest, as WCP caters to a market that would never purchase a legitimate Banksy print.
While I would never buy a WCP print, it doesn't really bother me. While they are fakes, at least they are marked as such. He could certainly be doing much worse if he was knocking them out as the real thing, or even as "backdoor" prints. I do not feel that this impacts the legitimate Banksy market in the slightest, as WCP caters to a market that would never purchase a legitimate Banksy print.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 20:58:49 GMT 1, If sooner pay ยฃ60 and know it was a fake, then ยฃ10K or whatever to have it kick me up the arse later.
It's difficult to justify an argument that an artist retains authenticity from an urban perspective when they selectively bang out commissions to Hollywood 'a' listers and such like, one step away from cream teas with the Cameron's in Rock. IMO.
Check out the pocket book psychologists with an axe to grind.......
If sooner pay ยฃ60 and know it was a fake, then ยฃ10K or whatever to have it kick me up the arse later.
It's difficult to justify an argument that an artist retains authenticity from an urban perspective when they selectively bang out commissions to Hollywood 'a' listers and such like, one step away from cream teas with the Cameron's in Rock. IMO.
Check out the pocket book psychologists with an axe to grind.......
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 23:45:38 GMT 1, do people on here ever watch a movie illegally (pirate bay) or bootleg streams, or download mp3's for free? IMO, not much different that buying a WCP print. everyone has to decide for themselves if it's right or wrong. i personally think it's okay, as long as you are supporting the artist in another way (seeing a band in concert, buying the album, buying a DVD etc). Unfortunately, there really isn't another way to support Banksy financially, except the posters at POW and his books, unless you can afford/score an original from source
do people on here ever watch a movie illegally (pirate bay) or bootleg streams, or download mp3's for free? IMO, not much different that buying a WCP print. everyone has to decide for themselves if it's right or wrong. i personally think it's okay, as long as you are supporting the artist in another way (seeing a band in concert, buying the album, buying a DVD etc). Unfortunately, there really isn't another way to support Banksy financially, except the posters at POW and his books, unless you can afford/score an original from source
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 23:48:01 GMT 1, whoa. if you try typing the word t-o-r-r-e-n-t in, ProBoards blocks it. weird
whoa. if you try typing the word t-o-r-r-e-n-t in, ProBoards blocks it. weird
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by johnnyh on Aug 17, 2014 0:08:02 GMT 1, Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me. If you just like the image why don't you just copy it or print out a pic of a street piece rather than paying for a fake.
Always amazes me the WCP argument when you can print out a cracking photo at home for nothing. Saw the little canvas AP did of the meat/animal truck from BOTI it's a stunner that he made from a download. Better than most prints I would say
Also I reckon that as I like the prints for the image and not a potential profit/status etc, that morally it fits ok with me. If you just like the image why don't you just copy it or print out a pic of a street piece rather than paying for a fake. Always amazes me the WCP argument when you can print out a cracking photo at home for nothing. Saw the little canvas AP did of the meat/animal truck from BOTI it's a stunner that he made from a download. Better than most prints I would say
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 17, 2014 0:12:56 GMT 1, The hunt, the catch, the head mount, the cost. In order of importance.
The hunt, the catch, the head mount, the cost. In order of importance.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by doctor on Aug 17, 2014 2:23:18 GMT 1, He actually screen prints though, doesn't he? In the grand scheme of people who are not Banksy selling Banksy's images, he's at the top as far as actually putting an effort in.
I don't care what people do, buy what you like or don't buy it because your morality forbids it, but I'd rather give my money to the artist. Since that is not happening, me giving someone here 10k for a print isn't exactly supporting the artist either.
He actually screen prints though, doesn't he? In the grand scheme of people who are not Banksy selling Banksy's images, he's at the top as far as actually putting an effort in.
I don't care what people do, buy what you like or don't buy it because your morality forbids it, but I'd rather give my money to the artist. Since that is not happening, me giving someone here 10k for a print isn't exactly supporting the artist either.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by dazarino on Aug 17, 2014 12:59:13 GMT 1, Every high street has a gift shop with a fake banksy canvas in there somewhere ( well in brighton it does), I think its fine as long as its not being passed off for the real thing. Infact in my opinion it actually make the real thing more desirable as more people become fans of the image.
We are romantics on here, in a perfect world we give money direct to the artist and collect a piece which has taken them time and effort to produce. But when that artist becomes financially out of reach for many, the only alternative is to either buy from another upcoming artist or buy a fake of your preferred image
i do think though some new upcoming artists prices are becoming a tad expensive and a lot of people will lose if they buy these for investment, lucky all of us don't do that eh?
Every high street has a gift shop with a fake banksy canvas in there somewhere ( well in brighton it does), I think its fine as long as its not being passed off for the real thing. Infact in my opinion it actually make the real thing more desirable as more people become fans of the image.
We are romantics on here, in a perfect world we give money direct to the artist and collect a piece which has taken them time and effort to produce. But when that artist becomes financially out of reach for many, the only alternative is to either buy from another upcoming artist or buy a fake of your preferred image
i do think though some new upcoming artists prices are becoming a tad expensive and a lot of people will lose if they buy these for investment, lucky all of us don't do that eh?
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 19:36:05 GMT 1, Representing galleries give what % of sales to the artist! maybe 30% or so? Granted they have the overhead but there's few buyers of a Banksy who financially support the artist directly. Having said that, buying prints at collosal prices kind of does support, perpetuating the myth.
Representing galleries give what % of sales to the artist! maybe 30% or so? Granted they have the overhead but there's few buyers of a Banksy who financially support the artist directly. Having said that, buying prints at collosal prices kind of does support, perpetuating the myth.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 19:45:00 GMT 1, It's like watching babies learn to walk, watching people construct arguments here
It's like watching babies learn to walk, watching people construct arguments here
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 19:47:15 GMT 1, Representing galleries give what % of sales to the artist! maybe 30% or so? Granted they have the overhead but there's few buyers of a Banksy who financially support the artist directly. Having said that, buying prints at collosal prices kind of does support, perpetuating the myth. Representing an artist i give back 60%, more with sculptures, thats fairly commonplace, some galleries 50%, thats if consigning if purchasing for stock its lower...not 30% though.
Representing galleries give what % of sales to the artist! maybe 30% or so? Granted they have the overhead but there's few buyers of a Banksy who financially support the artist directly. Having said that, buying prints at collosal prices kind of does support, perpetuating the myth. Representing an artist i give back 60%, more with sculptures, thats fairly commonplace, some galleries 50%, thats if consigning if purchasing for stock its lower...not 30% though.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 19:52:16 GMT 1, It's like watching babies learn to walk, watching people construct arguments here Youre like the victor meldrew of uaa but one of the most interesting characters for sure, not knockin you, you are a grumpy sod though ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
It's like watching babies learn to walk, watching people construct arguments here Youre like the victor meldrew of uaa but one of the most interesting characters for sure, not knockin you, you are a grumpy sod though ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 21:02:46 GMT 1, Hmmm, I bet POW give less than 50% back to the artist! Not much tho, maybe a fiver.
Badrobot's comments are generally mired in negativity, which is a shame as my impression is that he or she (everyone assumes male, why?) has more to offer but then some people thrive from being acidic.
Hmmm, I bet POW give less than 50% back to the artist! Not much tho, maybe a fiver.
Badrobot's comments are generally mired in negativity, which is a shame as my impression is that he or she (everyone assumes male, why?) has more to offer but then some people thrive from being acidic.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 22:36:50 GMT 1, Basically DD is someone who I'm sure knows about and appreciates art but seems to love trolling on here even more. It's a shame as with his knowledge he could be an asset and contribute so much to the forum but I guess everybody has their little quirks.
I once received a PM from someone explaining that they knew him and tried to explain why he does what he does and whilst it did explain a few things it didn't make some of his posts personally attacking people any nicer to read.
Basically DD is someone who I'm sure knows about and appreciates art but seems to love trolling on here even more. It's a shame as with his knowledge he could be an asset and contribute so much to the forum but I guess everybody has their little quirks.
I once received a PM from someone explaining that they knew him and tried to explain why he does what he does and whilst it did explain a few things it didn't make some of his posts personally attacking people any nicer to read.
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 18, 2014 22:55:09 GMT 1, I don't agree with unauthorised prints or screen prints and agree that Banksy management or POW should try to put a stop to it.
Especially if the knockoffs are on similar paper and the same dimensions as the authorised ones.
Pest Control issuing COA's and keeping a record is good but as someone might have mentioned, what if someone who has a real print with coa, keeps the real print and substitutes a knockoff and sells that with the coa and hangs onto the original.
People that like the image can make their own specially when some guy is selling lazer cut wood stencils by the shedload on eBay.
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/dominb/m.html?item=231304673262&hash=item35dad537ee&pt=UK_Art_OtherArt_RL&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
I don't agree with unauthorised prints or screen prints and agree that Banksy management or POW should try to put a stop to it. Especially if the knockoffs are on similar paper and the same dimensions as the authorised ones. Pest Control issuing COA's and keeping a record is good but as someone might have mentioned, what if someone who has a real print with coa, keeps the real print and substitutes a knockoff and sells that with the coa and hangs onto the original. People that like the image can make their own specially when some guy is selling lazer cut wood stencils by the shedload on eBay. www.ebay.co.uk/sch/dominb/m.html?item=231304673262&hash=item35dad537ee&pt=UK_Art_OtherArt_RL&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 19, 2014 0:10:45 GMT 1, I haven't read this thread apart from the original post. I wouldn't pay secondary market prices for a Banksy print that I can probably get from WCP for ยฃ60. Whilst nothing is being done to stop the sale of these fakes by Banksy and his team (that I can see) I am happy to have the image on my wall. As long as you can afford what you are buying then go for whatever you want. I can understand people paying loads for an original, but for a print (not for me). is there anything Banksy and his team can do to stop these sales ?
According to an article
They couldn't do a lot when Banksy editions were shill bid up on ebay.
The article www.thefreelibrary.com/Guerrilla+artist+Banksy+caught+up+in+eBay+fraud-a01611537195
alledges that
"The unauthorised prints have been put on eBay by employees of the company that publishes Banksy's works on paper, Pictures on Walls (POW). They have been embossed with a replica of POW's blind stamp, and some carry fake signatures. "
If it's true, are these prints still in circulation?
I think team Banksy could take down WCP if they wanted to. Fleabay is a joke of an organization, but it seems the one thing they take seriously (or at least they SAY they do) is is misrepresentation... Obey manages to get ebay to take down pictures of his prints before they're in hand to deter flippers. Maybe being famous makes the process easier?
I haven't read this thread apart from the original post. I wouldn't pay secondary market prices for a Banksy print that I can probably get from WCP for ยฃ60. Whilst nothing is being done to stop the sale of these fakes by Banksy and his team (that I can see) I am happy to have the image on my wall. As long as you can afford what you are buying then go for whatever you want. I can understand people paying loads for an original, but for a print (not for me). is there anything Banksy and his team can do to stop these sales ?
According to an article
They couldn't do a lot when Banksy editions were shill bid up on ebay.
The article www.thefreelibrary.com/Guerrilla+artist+Banksy+caught+up+in+eBay+fraud-a01611537195
alledges that
"The unauthorised prints have been put on eBay by employees of the company that publishes Banksy's works on paper, Pictures on Walls (POW). They have been embossed with a replica of POW's blind stamp, and some carry fake signatures. "
If it's true, are these prints still in circulation?
I think team Banksy could take down WCP if they wanted to. Fleabay is a joke of an organization, but it seems the one thing they take seriously (or at least they SAY they do) is is misrepresentation... Obey manages to get ebay to take down pictures of his prints before they're in hand to deter flippers. Maybe being famous makes the process easier?
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 19, 2014 0:20:25 GMT 1, whats WCP?
whats WCP?
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I'm out. I can't do it anymore., by Deleted on Aug 19, 2014 0:31:53 GMT 1, West Country Prince. I thought that's what we are talking about? or am I confused hahah been a long day
West Country Prince. I thought that's what we are talking about? or am I confused hahah been a long day
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