Guys seems covert shadows is actually full of shit !
I have tried to negotiate a price but he originally asked $37500
Now I cannot get him to give me a price
One big waste of time !

$45k? April fools is next month

I wont be surprised if the price goes up once they sell a few more sets. Which i think they will. But lets see.

I'd like to know that as well because if I had that kind of money id be buying originals.

Just trying to keep you on track.

Agree with @godspeed that Kaws quality is next level. His acceptance amongst the fine art crowd is also next level. Kaws has really made the transition to top tier artist. One of 5 living artists to have a float in the Macys thanksgiving day parade (two of the others include Koons and Murakami). Kaws is entirely on an another planet compared to basically every other artist discussed on here. The only other artist frequently discussed here that is in the same league as Kaws is Banksy. And while people here pay £10K for Banksys without blinking an eye they are hemming and hawing over Kaws's prices. If you want a canvas from Kaws you can expect to pay 75,000. If you want a big one, which many of his works are, be prepared to spend $200,000. This is one of the greatest living artists. While many of you guys may not agree, there are obviously many people who do. And while most complained about the price of Ups and Downs, it sold out without a problem--and this set will do the same, dont you worry. I just don't understand what forum members expectations are. Because as I've seen with other print releases, it sure feel likes 80% of all the prints released are bought by forum members. And when you deal with the Maya Hayuk's, Sandra Chevrier's and DALeast's of the world, its fairly understandable because despite how popular we perceive them to be, most of the art world does not know or care about them. (no offense to the artists or Jean-Francois because i own and love my pieces from those artists) But the perspective needs to change when you are talking about an artist like Kaws who has recognition, respect and acceptance from some of the smartest, richest and most powerful people in the entire WORLD, not just our forum. Do you guys realize how many people JUST in Hong Kong that went to Basel can afford to spend $45,000 without blinking an eye? Forgetting the Pharell's and Nigo's and all of the other big time celebrities who are Kaws fans. There are a lot of rich people in this world and there are a lot of rich people who love Kaws. He only needs 100 of them to buy this set. This has become a bit of a rant at this point but it just frustrates me that some people here do not seem to recognize Kaws and what he has accomplished. Because if you did, you would understand that his price is a reflection of his market--very very strong.

no sure whether to bite or not... so i will have a nibble instead.

'The world does not revolve around you, DrJimmy'

i have more things to do in the day than sit on the banksy forum replying to messages from someone who sends them every hour. You arent the only one interested in my KAWS Ups and Downs set.

he wanted them for $32500, and i said no.

he seems to have spat his dummy out.

So just to be clear negotiations are at an advanced stage!

So in interests of clarity how much DO you want for the set and is it in the uk?

Thanks!  Always good to know who your competition is.

I'm not a vinyl collector but I like Kaws as well but think his core demand and image is more associated with his toys and collaborations with various apparel brands then art, not that takes anything away from his accomplishments. Also his start in the 90s in the NY graf scene is genuine and grew organically from there. Have to remember the vinyl market is HUGE especially in Asia and I believe that helped him transcend into other collectable markets.  

Im also agree with msobel3 and Godspeed, and would like to share my thoughts with my poor English. Im based in Hong Kong, perhaps can give you guys another angle of seeing this.

Why KAWS price goes up so quickly?
I won't go through the history of how he move from street/urban artist to "Contemporary Artist" . I don't think he is in the top tier, yet. But the market seems driving him to. Here are some fact I've observed this past few years.

Popularity
US/Europe - All the exhibitions he has done in major galleries and museum, more people get to know his work, also the works he crossover with magazines and celebrities. I believe majority of people get to know his name only in this past few years, not in his early career.

Japan/Hong Kong - He was pretty well known back when he still an urban artist. Major trend and hype were usually came from Japan. He worked with all the big name in Japan.
Nigo- A Bathing Ape had some crossover items with KAWS , KAWS works were also representing by Bape gallery when he was not known by anyone in Asia
Medicom toys- People didn't know toys could be that expensive until KAWS made his debut of his be@rbrick and companion series
OriginalFake - his store in Tokyo selling his own brand of merchandise, it used to have line up almost every Saturday.
Hong Kong - Hugh sculpture ( passing through, cleaning slate) were displayed in the most famous shopping mall in HK, that didn't only draw attention to the locals but also people from mainland China. Because that shopping mall is one of the must go places when people from mainland China came to visit.

So, who wants to buy KAWS?
Collector - like you guys, support KAWS works from the beginning and wanted to collect every pieces he released
Investor - If people have money to spare, instead of keeping them in bank, why not chip in to KAWS works. The results tell them it can double or triple what they put in. Take a recent auction from Cristie's for example

www.christies.com/lotfinder/salebrowse.aspx?intsaleid=25603&viewType=list

look at Lot 76, 78 and 79

Demand
Having said above, KAWS no longer collected by the urban art lovers, you are basically competing with the whole world just like msobel3 said. I've spoke to the people from Pace Prints at art basel, she told me the opening was a kiosk, people actually line up to buy things, we are not talking about line up to buy sneakers here, can you believe people line up to spend serious money?

So, does it worth $45,000 for 10 prints ?
We already had this kind of debate when the Ups and Downs released last year. People thinks $24,000 is so crazy and expected it won't sell out so soon.
When you look back today, $24,000 is now consider as a steal. (FYI, the Ups and Downs set was sold @ $400,000HKD at the Cleaning Slate show on the first day) and Philips sold for £25,000 not long ago.
Lets assume KAWS himself didn't involve with the price decision ,but if you are the producer or gallery , will you raise the price if it has a strong price record?

Provenance
Someone has mentioned PACE was an institute, it also made the best prints in the world. I had Nara's prints form them which made by woodcut, they are fantastic. I think the quality of the print is as good as you can gets in the industry.

Lastly, $4K for a print that has 100 run is not crazy at all if KAWS is considered as first tier contemporary artist, simply compare to Damien Hirst, Koons, Kusama, Murakami, Nara...

We all just can't believe the fact that KAWS is or been push to the next level by the art world/market.

That's what I love about this forum, so many different views, I'm glad this thread has been sensibly discussed with no trolling involved at all. Oh with a little bit of entertainment from a certain buyer and seller

I think this thread has shown we have some real fans of kaws on here that believe in the longevity of his career, I myself like him but imo he will never be as famous as banksy.he will stand besides others in the urban art scene but not above.

I think his work in other areas is where his legacy will rest

Still.... I love his work and can't wait to have a piece on the wall

wasting time? a deal doesnt have to take 24 hours to complete, it could take 1 week.?
full of shit i might be, but i am selling them, just cus you dont like the price you are getting frustrated it seems.
and no, i havent put the price up. its $37,500.... in fact my bottom price is $36,000. no lower. take it or leave it. get your money out or shut up. here are the pics or some of the prints.







oh, BTW.... i think i am the only person with a set of these on this forum i am sure, probably in the UK. unless someone corrects me and proves me otherwise.

this set is for sale, but if no one wants to buy, then i will push it back under the bed for another time.