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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by tab1 on Dec 24, 2018 8:50:12 GMT 1, Works short term but over long term customers get fed up and highest percentage of customers for art galleries are returning customers that if feel paying over the odds or seeing their once small limited edition purchase being constantly released in variant additions will cease to purchase I don't think they care though.
Eventually will effect the artists sales and career negatively but a gallery can move onto another artist .
Wish pow would have held vault sales
Just a marketing ploy as each release held at higher value hoping to set value to the secondary market, higher values creates demand for the next release ,easy to do with one or two prints , sellers follow suit and mark at same price on eBay but achieve no sales?
Works short term but over long term customers get fed up and highest percentage of customers for art galleries are returning customers that if feel paying over the odds or seeing their once small limited edition purchase being constantly released in variant additions will cease to purchase I don't think they care though. Eventually will effect the artists sales and career negatively but a gallery can move onto another artist . Wish pow would have held vault sales Just a marketing ploy as each release held at higher value hoping to set value to the secondary market, higher values creates demand for the next release ,easy to do with one or two prints , sellers follow suit and mark at same price on eBay but achieve no sales?
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Graffiti Prints
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Graffiti Prints on Dec 24, 2018 10:36:44 GMT 1, Happy Xmas everyone
We have always said from day one we keep up to 10% of an edition for later to do shows and vault sales
Plus we have proofs which are never more than 10% of an edition, usually a lot less after replacements etc
All artists sign and agree numbers so the people who email artists and suggest itโs terrible we are selling proofs is insulting them in my opinion as all know exactly where they stand with the edition in question
I said this before here etc but mr tab has still not forgiven us for calling him out for selling whatson stickers on canvases representing them as originals on eBay
All the other haters are just jealous imo we do what we do well, look after every artist and their print works.
Hence we are now in our 7th year still producing cracking prints
Street art is such a small world and word travels fast and our rep just grows with artists as we do it the right way
Someone mentioned pow they did do vault sales on banksy etc in the form of pdf to vip collectors, you just had to be on the list.
We do it upfront and for everyone which was the concept way back in 2012 for everyone donโt hide it, no smoke and mirrors etc
Just great prints and great prices which is what we do.
Why should we sell at release prices years later it does not make sense
We sell at what we are prepared to part with it for!
All items from yesterdayโs sale were from our Berlin show 2017 print show at urban nation from the print rack I been putting off emptying
Easier to list and sell than put away
Just wanted to clear that up and defend our honour!
Happy Xmas everyone
Hope itโs been a great year for you all and next year, even better!
Next release is pez mirage put back from November to end jan
Happy Xmas everyone
We have always said from day one we keep up to 10% of an edition for later to do shows and vault sales
Plus we have proofs which are never more than 10% of an edition, usually a lot less after replacements etc
All artists sign and agree numbers so the people who email artists and suggest itโs terrible we are selling proofs is insulting them in my opinion as all know exactly where they stand with the edition in question
I said this before here etc but mr tab has still not forgiven us for calling him out for selling whatson stickers on canvases representing them as originals on eBay
All the other haters are just jealous imo we do what we do well, look after every artist and their print works.
Hence we are now in our 7th year still producing cracking prints
Street art is such a small world and word travels fast and our rep just grows with artists as we do it the right way
Someone mentioned pow they did do vault sales on banksy etc in the form of pdf to vip collectors, you just had to be on the list.
We do it upfront and for everyone which was the concept way back in 2012 for everyone donโt hide it, no smoke and mirrors etc
Just great prints and great prices which is what we do.
Why should we sell at release prices years later it does not make sense
We sell at what we are prepared to part with it for!
All items from yesterdayโs sale were from our Berlin show 2017 print show at urban nation from the print rack I been putting off emptying
Easier to list and sell than put away
Just wanted to clear that up and defend our honour!
Happy Xmas everyone
Hope itโs been a great year for you all and next year, even better!
Next release is pez mirage put back from November to end jan
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Deleted on Dec 24, 2018 13:15:39 GMT 1, Well, what I (any many people here) don't like about your 'vault sales' is that I've sent multiple emails over the last few years asking about PP versions of 'sold out' prints, and always got the same reply: "None left, sorry", only to see three of them then pop up a few months later in 'vault sales' for 3/4x release price.
It's not so much the aftermarket prices, it's the lying people don't really like.
Well, what I (any many people here) don't like about your 'vault sales' is that I've sent multiple emails over the last few years asking about PP versions of 'sold out' prints, and always got the same reply: "None left, sorry", only to see three of them then pop up a few months later in 'vault sales' for 3/4x release price.
It's not so much the aftermarket prices, it's the lying people don't really like.
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Graffiti Prints
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Graffiti Prints on Dec 24, 2018 14:01:28 GMT 1, Well, what I (any many people here) don't like about your 'vault sales' is that I've sent multiple emails over the last few years asking about PP versions of 'sold out' prints, and always got the same reply: "None left, sorry", only to see three of them then pop up a few months later in 'vault sales' for 3/4x release price. It's not so much the aftermarket prices, it's the lying people don't really like.
We always say not available or should
We donโt sell proofs to people emailing through the year generally unless you catch us at the perfect moment
we are usually too busy concentrating on making editions or selling them to stop and look back
When we do stop we sell on vaults or print shows
We only had 2 1/2 vault sales this year may, nov and Berlin print rack yesterday!!
Well, what I (any many people here) don't like about your 'vault sales' is that I've sent multiple emails over the last few years asking about PP versions of 'sold out' prints, and always got the same reply: "None left, sorry", only to see three of them then pop up a few months later in 'vault sales' for 3/4x release price. It's not so much the aftermarket prices, it's the lying people don't really like. We always say not available or should We donโt sell proofs to people emailing through the year generally unless you catch us at the perfect moment we are usually too busy concentrating on making editions or selling them to stop and look back When we do stop we sell on vaults or print shows We only had 2 1/2 vault sales this year may, nov and Berlin print rack yesterday!!
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quinn
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by quinn on Dec 24, 2018 14:19:45 GMT 1, Iโve always had good dealings with GP. Bought some nice works over the years. Never had special treatment but always found them to help out if they can. I think what a lot of people forget is itโs also a business like any other gallery. Iโm sure there overheads are high. Printing isnโt cheap and Iโve seen them push the boundaries on some which Iโm sure requires a bit if trial and error. And the vault sale prices are generally what the secondary prices are so they arenโt trying to rip anyone off. They could do this stealthily if they wanted through auction or eBay but they are at least being transparent. I say good luck to them. I for one will continue to purchase in the future.
Happy Christmas ๐
Iโve always had good dealings with GP. Bought some nice works over the years. Never had special treatment but always found them to help out if they can. I think what a lot of people forget is itโs also a business like any other gallery. Iโm sure there overheads are high. Printing isnโt cheap and Iโve seen them push the boundaries on some which Iโm sure requires a bit if trial and error. And the vault sale prices are generally what the secondary prices are so they arenโt trying to rip anyone off. They could do this stealthily if they wanted through auction or eBay but they are at least being transparent. I say good luck to them. I for one will continue to purchase in the future.
Happy Christmas ๐
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tab1
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by tab1 on Dec 24, 2018 15:05:55 GMT 1, Happy Xmas everyone We have always said from day one we keep up to 10% of an edition for later to do shows and vault sales Plus we have proofs which are never more than 10% of an edition, usually a lot less after replacements etc All artists sign and agree numbers so the people who email artists and suggest itโs terrible we are selling proofs is insulting them in my opinion as all know exactly where they stand with the edition in question I said this before here etc but mr tab has still not forgiven us for calling him out for selling whatson stickers on canvases representing them as originals on eBay All the other haters are just jealous imo we do what we do well, look after every artist and their print works. Hence we are now in our 7th year still producing cracking prints Street art is such a small world and word travels fast and our rep just grows with artists as we do it the right way Someone mentioned pow they did do vault sales on banksy etc in the form of pdf to vip collectors, you just had to be on the list. We do it upfront and for everyone which was the concept way back in 2012 for everyone donโt hide it, no smoke and mirrors etc Just great prints and great prices which is what we do. Why should we sell at release prices years later it does not make sense We sell at what we are prepared to part with it for! All items from yesterdayโs sale were from our Berlin show 2017 print show at urban nation from the print rack I been putting off emptying Easier to list and sell than put away Just wanted to clear that up and defend our honour! Happy Xmas everyone Hope itโs been a great year for you all and next year, even better! Next release is pez mirage put back from November to end jan
Hand painted whatson stickers for ยฃ50 when originals were ยฃ750 -ยฃ1000 on your site at the time?
Not selling as originals numpty especially at ยฃ50 Have a email from whatson asking me to remove as you did not like ? And stating he did paint them
May be I should of listed more expensive ?not in line with setting market pricings?
If you look on eBay loads of his hand painted stickers from time to time listed at ยฃ40-ยฃ100
Yes Annoyed buying secondary market thinking a limited edition piece from 2010 then constantly seeing variations released every year ?
Not a problem but when listed as limited edition that's what sticks to mind , a limited amount not to be increased further down the line?
Happy Xmas everyone We have always said from day one we keep up to 10% of an edition for later to do shows and vault sales Plus we have proofs which are never more than 10% of an edition, usually a lot less after replacements etc All artists sign and agree numbers so the people who email artists and suggest itโs terrible we are selling proofs is insulting them in my opinion as all know exactly where they stand with the edition in question I said this before here etc but mr tab has still not forgiven us for calling him out for selling whatson stickers on canvases representing them as originals on eBay All the other haters are just jealous imo we do what we do well, look after every artist and their print works. Hence we are now in our 7th year still producing cracking prints Street art is such a small world and word travels fast and our rep just grows with artists as we do it the right way Someone mentioned pow they did do vault sales on banksy etc in the form of pdf to vip collectors, you just had to be on the list. We do it upfront and for everyone which was the concept way back in 2012 for everyone donโt hide it, no smoke and mirrors etc Just great prints and great prices which is what we do. Why should we sell at release prices years later it does not make sense We sell at what we are prepared to part with it for! All items from yesterdayโs sale were from our Berlin show 2017 print show at urban nation from the print rack I been putting off emptying Easier to list and sell than put away Just wanted to clear that up and defend our honour! Happy Xmas everyone Hope itโs been a great year for you all and next year, even better! Next release is pez mirage put back from November to end jan Hand painted whatson stickers for ยฃ50 when originals were ยฃ750 -ยฃ1000 on your site at the time? Not selling as originals numpty especially at ยฃ50 Have a email from whatson asking me to remove as you did not like ? And stating he did paint them May be I should of listed more expensive ?not in line with setting market pricings? If you look on eBay loads of his hand painted stickers from time to time listed at ยฃ40-ยฃ100 Yes Annoyed buying secondary market thinking a limited edition piece from 2010 then constantly seeing variations released every year ? Not a problem but when listed as limited edition that's what sticks to mind , a limited amount not to be increased further down the line?
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by tab1 on Dec 24, 2018 15:14:47 GMT 1, Happy Xmas everyone We have always said from day one we keep up to 10% of an edition for later to do shows and vault sales Plus we have proofs which are never more than 10% of an edition, usually a lot less after replacements etc All artists sign and agree numbers so the people who email artists and suggest itโs terrible we are selling proofs is insulting them in my opinion as all know exactly where they stand with the edition in question I said this before here etc but mr tab has still not forgiven us for calling him out for selling whatson stickers on canvases representing them as originals on eBay All the other haters are just jealous imo we do what we do well, look after every artist and their print works. Hence we are now in our 7th year still producing cracking prints Street art is such a small world and word travels fast and our rep just grows with artists as we do it the right way Someone mentioned pow they did do vault sales on banksy etc in the form of pdf to vip collectors, you just had to be on the list. We do it upfront and for everyone which was the concept way back in 2012 for everyone donโt hide it, no smoke and mirrors etc Just great prints and great prices which is what we do. Why should we sell at release prices years later it does not make sense We sell at what we are prepared to part with it for! All items from yesterdayโs sale were from our Berlin show 2017 print show at urban nation from the print rack I been putting off emptying Easier to list and sell than put away Just wanted to clear that up and defend our honour! Happy Xmas everyone Hope itโs been a great year for you all and next year, even better! Next release is pez mirage put back from November to end jan Hand painted whatson stickers for ยฃ50 when originals were ยฃ750 -ยฃ1000 on your site at the time? Not selling as originals numpty especially at ยฃ50 Have a email from whatson asking me to remove as you did not like ? And stating he did paint them May be I should of listed more expensive ?not in line with setting market pricings? If you look on eBay loads of his hand painted stickers from time to time listed at ยฃ40-ยฃ100 Yes Annoyed buying secondary market thinking a limited edition piece from 2010 then constantly seeing variations released every year ? Not a problem but when listed as limited edition that's what sticks to mind , a limited amount not to be increased further down the line?
If the prices were reasonable not a problem and open that images will be used extensively .
Happy Xmas everyone We have always said from day one we keep up to 10% of an edition for later to do shows and vault sales Plus we have proofs which are never more than 10% of an edition, usually a lot less after replacements etc All artists sign and agree numbers so the people who email artists and suggest itโs terrible we are selling proofs is insulting them in my opinion as all know exactly where they stand with the edition in question I said this before here etc but mr tab has still not forgiven us for calling him out for selling whatson stickers on canvases representing them as originals on eBay All the other haters are just jealous imo we do what we do well, look after every artist and their print works. Hence we are now in our 7th year still producing cracking prints Street art is such a small world and word travels fast and our rep just grows with artists as we do it the right way Someone mentioned pow they did do vault sales on banksy etc in the form of pdf to vip collectors, you just had to be on the list. We do it upfront and for everyone which was the concept way back in 2012 for everyone donโt hide it, no smoke and mirrors etc Just great prints and great prices which is what we do. Why should we sell at release prices years later it does not make sense We sell at what we are prepared to part with it for! All items from yesterdayโs sale were from our Berlin show 2017 print show at urban nation from the print rack I been putting off emptying Easier to list and sell than put away Just wanted to clear that up and defend our honour! Happy Xmas everyone Hope itโs been a great year for you all and next year, even better! Next release is pez mirage put back from November to end jan Hand painted whatson stickers for ยฃ50 when originals were ยฃ750 -ยฃ1000 on your site at the time? Not selling as originals numpty especially at ยฃ50 Have a email from whatson asking me to remove as you did not like ? And stating he did paint them May be I should of listed more expensive ?not in line with setting market pricings? If you look on eBay loads of his hand painted stickers from time to time listed at ยฃ40-ยฃ100 Yes Annoyed buying secondary market thinking a limited edition piece from 2010 then constantly seeing variations released every year ? Not a problem but when listed as limited edition that's what sticks to mind , a limited amount not to be increased further down the line? If the prices were reasonable not a problem and open that images will be used extensively .
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by jbelleit on Dec 24, 2018 15:26:20 GMT 1, I guess if I don't get a release from GP, I'll not try on the secondary market at least for a year or so waiting on the vault sale of the 10% remaining. That limits secondary mark-up and consequently GP's mark-up. I really didn't know they kept these back until they just said it! Thanks GP!!! (And you do make some crackin' prints!)
I guess if I don't get a release from GP, I'll not try on the secondary market at least for a year or so waiting on the vault sale of the 10% remaining. That limits secondary mark-up and consequently GP's mark-up. I really didn't know they kept these back until they just said it! Thanks GP!!! (And you do make some crackin' prints!)
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Graffiti Prints on Dec 24, 2018 15:28:28 GMT 1, Happy Xmas everyone We have always said from day one we keep up to 10% of an edition for later to do shows and vault sales Plus we have proofs which are never more than 10% of an edition, usually a lot less after replacements etc All artists sign and agree numbers so the people who email artists and suggest itโs terrible we are selling proofs is insulting them in my opinion as all know exactly where they stand with the edition in question I said this before here etc but mr tab has still not forgiven us for calling him out for selling whatson stickers on canvases representing them as originals on eBay All the other haters are just jealous imo we do what we do well, look after every artist and their print works. Hence we are now in our 7th year still producing cracking prints Street art is such a small world and word travels fast and our rep just grows with artists as we do it the right way Someone mentioned pow they did do vault sales on banksy etc in the form of pdf to vip collectors, you just had to be on the list. We do it upfront and for everyone which was the concept way back in 2012 for everyone donโt hide it, no smoke and mirrors etc Just great prints and great prices which is what we do. Why should we sell at release prices years later it does not make sense We sell at what we are prepared to part with it for! All items from yesterdayโs sale were from our Berlin show 2017 print show at urban nation from the print rack I been putting off emptying Easier to list and sell than put away Just wanted to clear that up and defend our honour! Happy Xmas everyone Hope itโs been a great year for you all and next year, even better! Next release is pez mirage put back from November to end jan Hand painted whatson stickers for ยฃ50 when originals were ยฃ750 -ยฃ1000 on your site at the time? Not selling as originals numpty especially at ยฃ50 Have a email from whatson asking me to remove as you did not like ? And stating he did paint them May be I should of listed more expensive ?not in line with setting market pricings? If you look on eBay loads of his hand painted stickers from time to time listed at ยฃ40-ยฃ100 Yes Annoyed buying secondary market thinking a limited edition piece from 2010 then constantly seeing variations released every year ? Not a problem but when listed as limited edition that's what sticks to mind , a limited amount not to be increased further down the line? stickers that found their way onto canvases masquerading as an original i correct myself, it was shady to say the least thats why whatson emailed you.
we all make mistakes, we do too. but as a business we have to stand up to our's and be transparent.
hence i explained our policy again re keeping prints.
we learned that from all the other print houses that came before us, if you want to have old works at shows years later you have to keep some.
maybe by being too transparent and not selling on the sly to vips gives you ammo to shoot at us but to be honest when its collectors like you we don't care.
we try as much as possible to reach the framing collectors not traders.
Happy Xmas everyone We have always said from day one we keep up to 10% of an edition for later to do shows and vault sales Plus we have proofs which are never more than 10% of an edition, usually a lot less after replacements etc All artists sign and agree numbers so the people who email artists and suggest itโs terrible we are selling proofs is insulting them in my opinion as all know exactly where they stand with the edition in question I said this before here etc but mr tab has still not forgiven us for calling him out for selling whatson stickers on canvases representing them as originals on eBay All the other haters are just jealous imo we do what we do well, look after every artist and their print works. Hence we are now in our 7th year still producing cracking prints Street art is such a small world and word travels fast and our rep just grows with artists as we do it the right way Someone mentioned pow they did do vault sales on banksy etc in the form of pdf to vip collectors, you just had to be on the list. We do it upfront and for everyone which was the concept way back in 2012 for everyone donโt hide it, no smoke and mirrors etc Just great prints and great prices which is what we do. Why should we sell at release prices years later it does not make sense We sell at what we are prepared to part with it for! All items from yesterdayโs sale were from our Berlin show 2017 print show at urban nation from the print rack I been putting off emptying Easier to list and sell than put away Just wanted to clear that up and defend our honour! Happy Xmas everyone Hope itโs been a great year for you all and next year, even better! Next release is pez mirage put back from November to end jan Hand painted whatson stickers for ยฃ50 when originals were ยฃ750 -ยฃ1000 on your site at the time? Not selling as originals numpty especially at ยฃ50 Have a email from whatson asking me to remove as you did not like ? And stating he did paint them May be I should of listed more expensive ?not in line with setting market pricings? If you look on eBay loads of his hand painted stickers from time to time listed at ยฃ40-ยฃ100 Yes Annoyed buying secondary market thinking a limited edition piece from 2010 then constantly seeing variations released every year ? Not a problem but when listed as limited edition that's what sticks to mind , a limited amount not to be increased further down the line? stickers that found their way onto canvases masquerading as an original i correct myself, it was shady to say the least thats why whatson emailed you. we all make mistakes, we do too. but as a business we have to stand up to our's and be transparent. hence i explained our policy again re keeping prints. we learned that from all the other print houses that came before us, if you want to have old works at shows years later you have to keep some. maybe by being too transparent and not selling on the sly to vips gives you ammo to shoot at us but to be honest when its collectors like you we don't care. we try as much as possible to reach the framing collectors not traders.
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tab1
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by tab1 on Dec 24, 2018 16:22:58 GMT 1, Hand painted whatson stickers for ยฃ50 when originals were ยฃ750 -ยฃ1000 on your site at the time? Not selling as originals numpty especially at ยฃ50 Have a email from whatson asking me to remove as you did not like ? And stating he did paint them May be I should of listed more expensive ?not in line with setting market pricings? If you look on eBay loads of his hand painted stickers from time to time listed at ยฃ40-ยฃ100 Yes Annoyed buying secondary market thinking a limited edition piece from 2010 then constantly seeing variations released every year ? Not a problem but when listed as limited edition that's what sticks to mind , a limited amount not to be increased further down the line? stickers that found their way onto canvases masquerading as an original i correct myself, it was shady to say the least thats why whatson emailed you.ย we all make mistakes, we do too. but as a business we have to stand up to our's and be transparent. hence i explained our policy again re keeping prints. we learned that from all the other print houses that came before us, if you want to have old works at shows years later you have to keep some. maybe by being too transparent and not selling on the sly to vips gives you ammo to shoot at us but to be honest when its collectors like you we don't care. we try as much as possible to reach the framing collectors not traders.
Masquerading as originals for ยฃ50? when said in listings hand painted stickers ?
Where can you buy originals at that price ? Even then you were selling prints at ยฃ450
I repeat you were selling the same size ORIGINALS ยฃ750-ยฃ1000.
These were part traded in as I bought many related art pieces back then
And these if you want to Get technical are hand painted stencils and are originals but were not listed that way back then , stated hand painted stickers . Same image on paper back then you listed for ยฃ900.
Just same image but cheaper than paying ยฃ1000 as not everyone can afford those prices considering most true fans bought when the original size canvas cost ยฃ125 from whatson then you proceeded to bid on them! Very childish and you wish people not to do the same?
Hand painted whatson stickers for ยฃ50 when originals were ยฃ750 -ยฃ1000 on your site at the time? Not selling as originals numpty especially at ยฃ50 Have a email from whatson asking me to remove as you did not like ? And stating he did paint them May be I should of listed more expensive ?not in line with setting market pricings? If you look on eBay loads of his hand painted stickers from time to time listed at ยฃ40-ยฃ100 Yes Annoyed buying secondary market thinking a limited edition piece from 2010 then constantly seeing variations released every year ? Not a problem but when listed as limited edition that's what sticks to mind , a limited amount not to be increased further down the line? stickers that found their way onto canvases masquerading as an original i correct myself, it was shady to say the least thats why whatson emailed you.ย we all make mistakes, we do too. but as a business we have to stand up to our's and be transparent. hence i explained our policy again re keeping prints. we learned that from all the other print houses that came before us, if you want to have old works at shows years later you have to keep some. maybe by being too transparent and not selling on the sly to vips gives you ammo to shoot at us but to be honest when its collectors like you we don't care. we try as much as possible to reach the framing collectors not traders. Masquerading as originals for ยฃ50? when said in listings hand painted stickers ? Where can you buy originals at that price ? Even then you were selling prints at ยฃ450 I repeat you were selling the same size ORIGINALS ยฃ750-ยฃ1000. These were part traded in as I bought many related art pieces back then And these if you want to Get technical are hand painted stencils and are originals but were not listed that way back then , stated hand painted stickers . Same image on paper back then you listed for ยฃ900. Just same image but cheaper than paying ยฃ1000 as not everyone can afford those prices considering most true fans bought when the original size canvas cost ยฃ125 from whatson then you proceeded to bid on them! Very childish and you wish people not to do the same?
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Masong
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Masong on Dec 24, 2018 16:24:44 GMT 1, Hand painted whatson stickers for ยฃ50 when originals were ยฃ750 -ยฃ1000 on your site at the time? Not selling as originals numpty especially at ยฃ50 Have a email from whatson asking me to remove as you did not like ? And stating he did paint them May be I should of listed more expensive ?not in line with setting market pricings? If you look on eBay loads of his hand painted stickers from time to time listed at ยฃ40-ยฃ100 Yes Annoyed buying secondary market thinking a limited edition piece from 2010 then constantly seeing variations released every year ? Not a problem but when listed as limited edition that's what sticks to mind , a limited amount not to be increased further down the line? stickers that found their way onto canvases masquerading as an original i correct myself, it was shady to say the least thats why whatson emailed you.ย we all make mistakes, we do too. but as a business we have to stand up to our's and be transparent. hence i explained our policy again re keeping prints. we learned that from all the other print houses that came before us, if you want to have old works at shows years later you have to keep some. maybe by being too transparent and not selling on the sly to vips gives you ammo to shoot at us but to be honest when its collectors like you we don't care. we try as much as possible to reach the framing collectors not traders.
Mate you really need to stop explaining yourself. Youโre a business. I donโt see the problem. You hold a few back, so what. Youโve helped me out in the past and other times you havenโt. I appreciate the helpful times rather than the non. Happy Christmas X
Hand painted whatson stickers for ยฃ50 when originals were ยฃ750 -ยฃ1000 on your site at the time? Not selling as originals numpty especially at ยฃ50 Have a email from whatson asking me to remove as you did not like ? And stating he did paint them May be I should of listed more expensive ?not in line with setting market pricings? If you look on eBay loads of his hand painted stickers from time to time listed at ยฃ40-ยฃ100 Yes Annoyed buying secondary market thinking a limited edition piece from 2010 then constantly seeing variations released every year ? Not a problem but when listed as limited edition that's what sticks to mind , a limited amount not to be increased further down the line? stickers that found their way onto canvases masquerading as an original i correct myself, it was shady to say the least thats why whatson emailed you.ย we all make mistakes, we do too. but as a business we have to stand up to our's and be transparent. hence i explained our policy again re keeping prints. we learned that from all the other print houses that came before us, if you want to have old works at shows years later you have to keep some. maybe by being too transparent and not selling on the sly to vips gives you ammo to shoot at us but to be honest when its collectors like you we don't care. we try as much as possible to reach the framing collectors not traders. Mate you really need to stop explaining yourself. Youโre a business. I donโt see the problem. You hold a few back, so what. Youโve helped me out in the past and other times you havenโt. I appreciate the helpful times rather than the non. Happy Christmas X
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Dive Jedi
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Dive Jedi on Dec 24, 2018 16:32:43 GMT 1, Merry Xmas, Graffiti Prints
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walfredo
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by walfredo on Dec 24, 2018 16:42:04 GMT 1, Well, what I (any many people here) don't like about your 'vault sales' is that I've sent multiple emails over the last few years asking about PP versions of 'sold out' prints, and always got the same reply: "None left, sorry", only to see three of them then pop up a few months later in 'vault sales' for 3/4x release price. It's not so much the aftermarket prices, it's the lying people don't really like. We always say not available or should We donโt sell proofs to people emailing through the year generally unless you catch us at the perfect moment we are usually too busy concentrating on making editions or selling them to stop and look back When we do stop we sell on vaults or print shows We only had 2 1/2 vault sales this year may, nov and Berlin print rack yesterday!! I think you guys have done a good job with the last couple of release in keeping a large portion of them off ebay and away from the immediate flippers...which should be the priority...vault sales are great, no matter the price complaints, at least the money is going to the right people....
Well, what I (any many people here) don't like about your 'vault sales' is that I've sent multiple emails over the last few years asking about PP versions of 'sold out' prints, and always got the same reply: "None left, sorry", only to see three of them then pop up a few months later in 'vault sales' for 3/4x release price. It's not so much the aftermarket prices, it's the lying people don't really like. We always say not available or should We donโt sell proofs to people emailing through the year generally unless you catch us at the perfect moment we are usually too busy concentrating on making editions or selling them to stop and look back When we do stop we sell on vaults or print shows We only had 2 1/2 vault sales this year may, nov and Berlin print rack yesterday!! I think you guys have done a good job with the last couple of release in keeping a large portion of them off ebay and away from the immediate flippers...which should be the priority...vault sales are great, no matter the price complaints, at least the money is going to the right people....
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Winks
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Winks on Dec 24, 2018 16:46:13 GMT 1, The man runs his business how he sees fit. If you donโt like it, donโt buy off him
Merry Christmas everyone
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The man runs his business how he sees fit. If you donโt like it, donโt buy off him
Merry Christmas everyone
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Catman 74
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Catman 74 on Dec 24, 2018 16:58:30 GMT 1, Just seen the Pez- Alter Ego Gold variant sold for 1250gbp. .if anyone is looking for one let me know..i have one for less.
Best, Cat
Just seen the Pez- Alter Ego Gold variant sold for 1250gbp. .if anyone is looking for one let me know..i have one for less.
Best, Cat
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h.dupa
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by h.dupa on Dec 24, 2018 17:37:48 GMT 1, Supply-Demand. Selling like hotcake.
Well done.
Supply-Demand. Selling like hotcake.
Well done.
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Yabadabdo
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Yabadabdo on Dec 24, 2018 18:43:24 GMT 1, For me GP have the best artists on their books, I've bought a few this year. The ones I liked in this vault sale were too pricey for me, but I got one last time around and was very happy. The lottery sales I don't like, but only because I haven't won one yet (especially behind the curtain, my favourite this year). They pack their prints well and the price for the general sales are good. If they continue bring us awesome prints, I'll continue throwing my money at them (when I have it).
For me GP have the best artists on their books, I've bought a few this year. The ones I liked in this vault sale were too pricey for me, but I got one last time around and was very happy. The lottery sales I don't like, but only because I haven't won one yet (especially behind the curtain, my favourite this year). They pack their prints well and the price for the general sales are good. If they continue bring us awesome prints, I'll continue throwing my money at them (when I have it).
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showbeagle
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by showbeagle on Dec 24, 2018 19:03:50 GMT 1, I dont like how GP handles their archive releases, very similar to 1xrun, as they go by market value or an exaggerated speculation. Would be better to wait it out on ebay and get some ebay bucks for consolation. When obey, POW, or mondo drops older stuff, they do so with the original prices. I know its rare when they do that but still, they dont bother flipping the price.
I dont like how GP handles their archive releases, very similar to 1xrun, as they go by market value or an exaggerated speculation. Would be better to wait it out on ebay and get some ebay bucks for consolation. When obey, POW, or mondo drops older stuff, they do so with the original prices. I know its rare when they do that but still, they dont bother flipping the price.
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Chris JL
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Chris JL on Dec 24, 2018 20:51:59 GMT 1, I dont like how GP handles their archive releases, very similar to 1xrun, as they go by market value or an exaggerated speculation. Would be better to wait it out on ebay and get some ebay bucks for consolation. When obey, POW, or mondo drops older stuff, they do so with the original prices. I know its rare when they do that but still, they dont bother flipping the price.
If demand meats supply (in seconds) at that price, you cannot blame them.
I dont like how GP handles their archive releases, very similar to 1xrun, as they go by market value or an exaggerated speculation. Would be better to wait it out on ebay and get some ebay bucks for consolation. When obey, POW, or mondo drops older stuff, they do so with the original prices. I know its rare when they do that but still, they dont bother flipping the price. If demand meats supply (in seconds) at that price, you cannot blame them.
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Jaylove
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Jaylove on Dec 25, 2018 5:22:19 GMT 1, I dont like how GP handles their archive releases, very similar to 1xrun, as they go by market value or an exaggerated speculation. Would be better to wait it out on ebay and get some ebay bucks for consolation. When obey, POW, or mondo drops older stuff, they do so with the original prices. I know its rare when they do that but still, they dont bother flipping the price. If demand meats supply (in seconds) at that price, you cannot blame them. Can't blame them for creating/contributing to a bubble? Why not? They're not the only guilty ones. A lot of galleries have jumped in on pumping up the bubble. This happens everywhere... most notably High end clothing, sneakers, real estate, etc. It is what it is....I really do not care either way, but honesty is the best policy. Everyone's trying to get paid. Nothing wrong with that. But you should own it too.
I dont like how GP handles their archive releases, very similar to 1xrun, as they go by market value or an exaggerated speculation. Would be better to wait it out on ebay and get some ebay bucks for consolation. When obey, POW, or mondo drops older stuff, they do so with the original prices. I know its rare when they do that but still, they dont bother flipping the price. If demand meats supply (in seconds) at that price, you cannot blame them. Can't blame them for creating/contributing to a bubble? Why not? They're not the only guilty ones. A lot of galleries have jumped in on pumping up the bubble. This happens everywhere... most notably High end clothing, sneakers, real estate, etc. It is what it is....I really do not care either way, but honesty is the best policy. Everyone's trying to get paid. Nothing wrong with that. But you should own it too.
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chevyav53
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by chevyav53 on Dec 25, 2018 7:43:20 GMT 1, Merry Christmas Graffiti Prints love seeing my Pez and MauMau pieces everyday.... quality, shipping and service are top notch.
Merry Christmas Graffiti Prints love seeing my Pez and MauMau pieces everyday.... quality, shipping and service are top notch.
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iamzero
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by iamzero on Dec 25, 2018 8:48:12 GMT 1, Always had good experiences buying from GP. No problems here.
Always had good experiences buying from GP. No problems here.
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juni0209
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by juni0209 on Dec 25, 2018 8:52:15 GMT 1, Same here! Really happy with the prints i got from GP! Got every print i wanted except the Whatson lottery
Same here! Really happy with the prints i got from GP! Got every print i wanted except the Whatson lottery
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christiangul
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by christiangul on Dec 25, 2018 18:25:23 GMT 1,
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warwolf
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by warwolf on Dec 25, 2018 19:03:33 GMT 1, I like your meme alot
I like your meme alot
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robalb
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by robalb on Dec 25, 2018 23:31:57 GMT 1,
I decided to let this one go and pulled out of the deal with GP. Iโd rather let GP put it in another vault sale than flip it!. For now iโm restricting myself to MW canvases.
I decided to let this one go and pulled out of the deal with GP. Iโd rather let GP put it in another vault sale than flip it!. For now iโm restricting myself to MW canvases.
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Deleted on Dec 26, 2018 1:10:09 GMT 1, In the spirit of asking life pondering questions:
Why don't galleries and more artists do random unannounced drops? Graffittiprints ,please give me an insight on this..i know of only one gig show print artist who does this, todd slater, and that's about it. Is it logistics? Is it marketing tactic? Control of supply amd demand? I bet a lot more true fans of any artist would be satisfied,as they frequent the artist social media/blog/website. Ome might say it is to prevent 10 prints from going to one person, but there are so many ways to prevent that and make it harder for that to happen...
I just never got the whole create anticipation,drop, encite mass histeria because of bots ,flippers etc. Random pre unannounced drops sound more fair game to the fans, wdya think?
In the spirit of asking life pondering questions:
Why don't galleries and more artists do random unannounced drops? Graffittiprints ,please give me an insight on this..i know of only one gig show print artist who does this, todd slater, and that's about it. Is it logistics? Is it marketing tactic? Control of supply amd demand? I bet a lot more true fans of any artist would be satisfied,as they frequent the artist social media/blog/website. Ome might say it is to prevent 10 prints from going to one person, but there are so many ways to prevent that and make it harder for that to happen...
I just never got the whole create anticipation,drop, encite mass histeria because of bots ,flippers etc. Random pre unannounced drops sound more fair game to the fans, wdya think?
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chevyav53
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by chevyav53 on Dec 26, 2018 1:22:38 GMT 1, Itโs called satisfied customers tired of hearing the crying from 2nd rate flippers
Itโs called satisfied customers tired of hearing the crying from 2nd rate flippers
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Graffiti Prints archive vaults open today, by Rouen Cathedral on Dec 26, 2018 2:51:57 GMT 1, In the spirit of asking life pondering questions: Why don't galleries and more artists do random unannounced drops? Graffittiprints ,please give me an insight on this..i know of only one gig show print artist who does this, todd slater, and that's about it. Is it logistics? Is it marketing tactic? Control of supply amd demand? I bet a lot more true fans of any artist would be satisfied,as they frequent the artist social media/blog/website. Ome might say it is to prevent 10 prints from going to one person, but there are so many ways to prevent that and make it harder for that to happen... I just never got the whole create anticipation,drop, encite mass histeria because of bots ,flippers etc. Random pre unannounced drops sound more fair game to the fans, wdya think?
I've always wondered this as well.
It could be limited to one print per person. Id say the chances of true fans getting prints would be the same as they probably are the ones paying attention.
In the spirit of asking life pondering questions: Why don't galleries and more artists do random unannounced drops? Graffittiprints ,please give me an insight on this..i know of only one gig show print artist who does this, todd slater, and that's about it. Is it logistics? Is it marketing tactic? Control of supply amd demand? I bet a lot more true fans of any artist would be satisfied,as they frequent the artist social media/blog/website. Ome might say it is to prevent 10 prints from going to one person, but there are so many ways to prevent that and make it harder for that to happen... I just never got the whole create anticipation,drop, encite mass histeria because of bots ,flippers etc. Random pre unannounced drops sound more fair game to the fans, wdya think? I've always wondered this as well. It could be limited to one print per person. Id say the chances of true fans getting prints would be the same as they probably are the ones paying attention.
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