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Art Wanted, by 11 on Jan 5, 2016 0:41:37 GMT 1, To re-iterate....do NOT buy a WCP hoping that one day POW will announce its a real Banksy - more chance of Brainwash and Hijack being Banksy after all
To re-iterate....do NOT buy a WCP hoping that one day POW will announce its a real Banksy - more chance of Brainwash and Hijack being Banksy after all
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Art Wanted, by The West Country Prince on Jan 19, 2016 12:09:39 GMT 1, Hi
Prints now listed on e bay
Cheers
Hi
Prints now listed on e bay
Cheers
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Art Wanted, by cashformonkeys on Jan 19, 2016 12:38:50 GMT 1, Fakes and forgeries.
Fakes and forgeries.
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marcobrm
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Art Wanted, by marcobrm on Feb 6, 2016 6:22:19 GMT 1, how can he still be allowed to post here
how can he still be allowed to post here
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Art Wanted, by The West Country Prince on Feb 27, 2016 13:59:03 GMT 1, All listed on ebay
Cheers
All listed on ebay
Cheers
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rick523
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.dappy
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Art Wanted, by .dappy on Mar 25, 2016 21:50:17 GMT 1, ...wcp are on here, if you want a copy then buy it, they are not bad but sometimes the lines are slightly off if you know what you are looking at and have been passed off as real, especially framed examples ... wcp do stamp the back of the print
... if you are after the image for your wall, you pays your money ...
...wcp are on here, if you want a copy then buy it, they are not bad but sometimes the lines are slightly off if you know what you are looking at and have been passed off as real, especially framed examples ... wcp do stamp the back of the print
... if you are after the image for your wall, you pays your money ...
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dotdot
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Art Wanted, by dotdot on Mar 26, 2016 0:26:42 GMT 1, two threads... what a waste - this is an avert for a turd.. again !! ffs
where's that link for havana ?
two threads... what a waste - this is an avert for a turd.. again !! ffs
where's that link for havana ?
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Art Wanted, by The West Country Prince on Mar 26, 2016 13:54:57 GMT 1, Laugh now - Bomb hugger - Toxic Mary and others now listed on e bay.
Cheers
Laugh now - Bomb hugger - Toxic Mary and others now listed on e bay.
Cheers
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rick523
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Art Wanted, by rick523 on Mar 26, 2016 14:43:17 GMT 1, Dot dot, your negative feedback is not warranted. Being respectful goes a long way especially to the newer forum members.
Dot dot, your negative feedback is not warranted. Being respectful goes a long way especially to the newer forum members.
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Aza
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Art Wanted, by Aza on Mar 26, 2016 15:56:12 GMT 1, Unfortunately you won't get, or deserve, much respect, as you're talking about forgeries.
Unfortunately you won't get, or deserve, much respect, as you're talking about forgeries.
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rick523
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Art Wanted, by rick523 on Mar 26, 2016 16:34:45 GMT 1, Are they forgeries? They are being marketed as copies and marked "copy" on the back to ensure that the buyer can't try to resell it as a real Banksy. I simply asked if they were worth the coin as I don't own a coin. Dappy, in the above post gave real feedback.
Are they forgeries? They are being marketed as copies and marked "copy" on the back to ensure that the buyer can't try to resell it as a real Banksy. I simply asked if they were worth the coin as I don't own a coin. Dappy, in the above post gave real feedback.
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Art Wanted, by Deleted on Mar 26, 2016 16:50:10 GMT 1, I like to think Banksy has given his secret permission so that Banksy fans get a print at low price. I have no idea if Banksy has done that or if Banksy cares.
I like to think Banksy has given his secret permission so that Banksy fans get a print at low price. I have no idea if Banksy has done that or if Banksy cares.
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Aza
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Art Wanted, by Aza on Mar 26, 2016 16:57:34 GMT 1, Ok I may have used the wrong word, but you get the idea.
Just buy one.
Ok I may have used the wrong word, but you get the idea.
Just buy one.
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dotdot
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Art Wanted, by dotdot on Mar 26, 2016 17:01:14 GMT 1, Dot dot, your negative feedback is not warranted. Being respectful goes a long way especially to the newer forum members.
nothing personal - don't buy fakes !
your money is hard earned , don't waste it.
generally I am respectful - but thanks for reminding me.
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Dot dot, your negative feedback is not warranted. Being respectful goes a long way especially to the newer forum members. nothing personal - don't buy fakes ! your money is hard earned , don't waste it. generally I am respectful - but thanks for reminding me. ..
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Art Wanted, by SturbanHasSaggyTits on Mar 26, 2016 17:13:04 GMT 1, If you love the image and can't afford an original, then go for it. I've seen one and the quality was good, but from what I've read, some are better replicas than others. Don't buy as an investment though. As long as Banksy's make big money, there will always be someone selling cheap fakes.
If you love the image and can't afford an original, then go for it. I've seen one and the quality was good, but from what I've read, some are better replicas than others. Don't buy as an investment though. As long as Banksy's make big money, there will always be someone selling cheap fakes.
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rick523
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Art Wanted, by rick523 on Mar 26, 2016 17:52:11 GMT 1, peace and love everyone.
peace and love everyone.
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pokodogo
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Art Wanted, by pokodogo on Mar 26, 2016 17:57:08 GMT 1, Id love to see how these look in the flesh but no way can i bring myself to spending ยฃ50 + on any of them! & I would feel like i was supporting something that shouldnt be happening but is .......
The forums been through it all before so im not going to add anymore!
Id love to see how these look in the flesh but no way can i bring myself to spending ยฃ50 + on any of them! & I would feel like i was supporting something that shouldnt be happening but is .......
The forums been through it all before so im not going to add anymore!
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Snakes
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Art Wanted, by Snakes on Mar 26, 2016 18:11:31 GMT 1, The Happy Choppers and Laugh now are ok. The majority however are dog shit and not worth wasting your money on.
The Happy Choppers and Laugh now are ok. The majority however are dog shit and not worth wasting your money on.
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Dibbs 45
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Art Wanted, by Dibbs 45 on Mar 26, 2016 19:36:43 GMT 1, As if this needs clarifying. Copies are not fakes until the person selling them trys to pass them as originals prints etc. I think WCP has put everything people need to know in the text. If you want the image and not the investment and you like the quality then buy one. WCP is a member on here who has reminded us in another thread that these are on Ebay. Message him if you have any queries I'm sure he will answer your questions.
As if this needs clarifying. Copies are not fakes until the person selling them trys to pass them as originals prints etc. I think WCP has put everything people need to know in the text. If you want the image and not the investment and you like the quality then buy one. WCP is a member on here who has reminded us in another thread that these are on Ebay. Message him if you have any queries I'm sure he will answer your questions.
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rgc
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Art Wanted, by rgc on Mar 26, 2016 19:38:40 GMT 1, As if this needs clarifying. Copies are not fakes until the person selling them trys to pass them as originals prints etc. I think WCP has put everything people need to know in the text. If you want the image and not the investment and you like the quality then buy one. WCP is a member on here who has reminded us in another thread that these are on Ebay. Message him if you have any queries I'm sure he will answer your questions.
Forgive my ignorance but what happened to copyright law?? How is he allowed to sell these!!??
As if this needs clarifying. Copies are not fakes until the person selling them trys to pass them as originals prints etc. I think WCP has put everything people need to know in the text. If you want the image and not the investment and you like the quality then buy one. WCP is a member on here who has reminded us in another thread that these are on Ebay. Message him if you have any queries I'm sure he will answer your questions. Forgive my ignorance but what happened to copyright law?? How is he allowed to sell these!!??
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Art Wanted, by Daniel Silk on Mar 26, 2016 19:49:40 GMT 1, It really is a wonder these prints are still available and it brings up so many questions with possible answers and options to why.
Does Banksy allow it by choice? Or can't he do anything about it? Maybe he likes the idea of people who really appreciate the image being able to afford a print?
It really is a wonder these prints are still available and it brings up so many questions with possible answers and options to why.
Does Banksy allow it by choice? Or can't he do anything about it? Maybe he likes the idea of people who really appreciate the image being able to afford a print?
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Dibbs 45
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Art Wanted, by Dibbs 45 on Mar 26, 2016 19:54:25 GMT 1, As if this needs clarifying. Copies are not fakes until the person selling them trys to pass them as originals prints etc. I think WCP has put everything people need to know in the text. If you want the image and not the investment and you like the quality then buy one. WCP is a member on here who has reminded us in another thread that these are on Ebay. Message him if you have any queries I'm sure he will answer your questions. Forgive my ignorance but what happened to copyright law?? How is he allowed to sell these!!?? Its not ignorance as thats my feeling as well. It may be something to do with Banksy being one of the most copied images in the street art world. Hence Cups, Phone cases, Pillowcases and the like and thousands of other products. I'm sure there are more on here that can go into copyright law and this isn't the place as this has all been discussed before. Put it one way if Mr B went to trading standards and Ebay regarding fraudulent copyright I think he might need to attend court a number of times and contact the police.
As if this needs clarifying. Copies are not fakes until the person selling them trys to pass them as originals prints etc. I think WCP has put everything people need to know in the text. If you want the image and not the investment and you like the quality then buy one. WCP is a member on here who has reminded us in another thread that these are on Ebay. Message him if you have any queries I'm sure he will answer your questions. Forgive my ignorance but what happened to copyright law?? How is he allowed to sell these!!?? Its not ignorance as thats my feeling as well. It may be something to do with Banksy being one of the most copied images in the street art world. Hence Cups, Phone cases, Pillowcases and the like and thousands of other products. I'm sure there are more on here that can go into copyright law and this isn't the place as this has all been discussed before. Put it one way if Mr B went to trading standards and Ebay regarding fraudulent copyright I think he might need to attend court a number of times and contact the police.
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Art Wanted, by stillborncrisps on Mar 26, 2016 20:54:13 GMT 1, Banksy admitted in an interview a few years back that he used to run out Blur posters in his capacity as a bootlegger in the early 90s, and sell them outside venues in order to make a bit of cash.
I'm sure this influences his casual attitude towards people bootlegging his stuff, now that he's the one that's 'famous'.
(I'm not condoning any of it, just saying)
Banksy admitted in an interview a few years back that he used to run out Blur posters in his capacity as a bootlegger in the early 90s, and sell them outside venues in order to make a bit of cash.
I'm sure this influences his casual attitude towards people bootlegging his stuff, now that he's the one that's 'famous'.
(I'm not condoning any of it, just saying)
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Black Apple Art
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Art Wanted, by Black Apple Art on Mar 26, 2016 20:57:33 GMT 1, It really is a wonder these prints are still available and it brings up so many questions with possible answers and options to why. Does Banksy allow it by choice? Or can't he do anything about it? Maybe he likes the idea of people who really appreciate the image being able to afford a print? I have never heard of him or his camp ever enforcing infringement of his name or work. Only a few select cases he publicly addressed like the BNE shirt fiasco. I honestly think he just doesn't care. A simple google search will literally pull up thousands of items from hundreds of sellers. If you think about it, none of these products will have any impact on his actual work sales, which there is very little of to begin with, and if anything are just free publicity, not that he needs it.
It really is a wonder these prints are still available and it brings up so many questions with possible answers and options to why. Does Banksy allow it by choice? Or can't he do anything about it? Maybe he likes the idea of people who really appreciate the image being able to afford a print? I have never heard of him or his camp ever enforcing infringement of his name or work. Only a few select cases he publicly addressed like the BNE shirt fiasco. I honestly think he just doesn't care. A simple google search will literally pull up thousands of items from hundreds of sellers. If you think about it, none of these products will have any impact on his actual work sales, which there is very little of to begin with, and if anything are just free publicity, not that he needs it.
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Art Wanted, by Lroy on Mar 26, 2016 20:58:32 GMT 1, If you love the image and can't afford an original, then go for it. I've seen one and the quality was good, but from what I've read, some are better replicas than others. Don't buy as an investment though. As long as Banksy's make big money, there will always be someone selling cheap fakes.
To answer to Dotdot, they are not fakes. But copies, as honnestly written on the paper. And the guy, who is lovely, calls himself WCP ( as Banksy wrote " welcome to the West Country , please don't laugh at out accent. " These great copies made with the same paper and method than POW , are of course made with the agreement ( told or untold ) of Banksy. If you know how this man is a professional, even in the packaging ! Per example, the packaging for HMV, sent " flat ", was marvelous ! With wood on fall! This guy , from London, cares of us and I salute him With all my respect ! Thanks. If I had some more money I would buy more.
If you love the image and can't afford an original, then go for it. I've seen one and the quality was good, but from what I've read, some are better replicas than others. Don't buy as an investment though. As long as Banksy's make big money, there will always be someone selling cheap fakes. To answer to Dotdot, they are not fakes. But copies, as honnestly written on the paper. And the guy, who is lovely, calls himself WCP ( as Banksy wrote " welcome to the West Country , please don't laugh at out accent. " These great copies made with the same paper and method than POW , are of course made with the agreement ( told or untold ) of Banksy. If you know how this man is a professional, even in the packaging ! Per example, the packaging for HMV, sent " flat ", was marvelous ! With wood on fall! This guy , from London, cares of us and I salute him With all my respect ! Thanks. If I had some more money I would buy more.
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Art Wanted, by Lroy on Mar 26, 2016 21:01:56 GMT 1, Laugh now - Bomb hugger - Toxic Mary and others now listed on e bay. Cheers yes my friend ! Thanks ! Some are talking of you downstairs ... Laugh now !
Laugh now - Bomb hugger - Toxic Mary and others now listed on e bay. Cheers yes my friend ! Thanks ! Some are talking of you downstairs ... Laugh now !
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Geezer Mate
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Art Wanted, by Geezer Mate on Mar 26, 2016 21:10:29 GMT 1, I like to think Banksy has given his secret permission so that Banksy fans get a print at low price. I have no idea if Banksy has done that or if Banksy cares.
I like to think Banksy has given his secret permission so that Banksy fans get a print at low price. I have no idea if Banksy has done that or if Banksy cares.
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randomname
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Art Wanted, by randomname on Mar 26, 2016 21:21:47 GMT 1, It really is a wonder these prints are still available and it brings up so many questions with possible answers and options to why. Does Banksy allow it by choice? Or can't he do anything about it? Maybe he likes the idea of people who really appreciate the image being able to afford a print? Pest Control has consistently stated that no one has permission to reproduce his work. He once posted high-res photos on his site for people to print under the condition it was for their own personal use and that they wouldn't sell them for profit. So I don't think he allows it by choice.
The issue for him is that he wants to remain anonymous. It's difficult to sue people while maintaining your anonymity.
As far as ebay goes, I once read through their infringement policy. They require proof that you're the legal copyright holder to remove items from sale. Pest Control could file a request on his behalf, but they require proof that they have the legal authority to represent him. Which would probably require that he reveal his identity.
So bottom line, he doesn't like other people making money off his work. But would like for people to know who he is even less.
It really is a wonder these prints are still available and it brings up so many questions with possible answers and options to why. Does Banksy allow it by choice? Or can't he do anything about it? Maybe he likes the idea of people who really appreciate the image being able to afford a print? Pest Control has consistently stated that no one has permission to reproduce his work. He once posted high-res photos on his site for people to print under the condition it was for their own personal use and that they wouldn't sell them for profit. So I don't think he allows it by choice. The issue for him is that he wants to remain anonymous. It's difficult to sue people while maintaining your anonymity. As far as ebay goes, I once read through their infringement policy. They require proof that you're the legal copyright holder to remove items from sale. Pest Control could file a request on his behalf, but they require proof that they have the legal authority to represent him. Which would probably require that he reveal his identity. So bottom line, he doesn't like other people making money off his work. But would like for people to know who he is even less.
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randomname
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Personally, I think they're tacky. But if you're the type of guy who would buy a fake Rolex in Times Square and wear it with pride, I say go for it.
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