bigtlt
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by bigtlt on Dec 1, 2017 0:12:38 GMT 1, Weird, was there last week and a staff member and one the taxi driver (the one giving you the tour and picking you at the airport) told me it was closing in february for sure....
The deputy manager said it would definitely be open past February last week. I was digging for info regarding any events coming up in December, but he didn’t give up the nativity info, so he may not know too much either
Weird, was there last week and a staff member and one the taxi driver (the one giving you the tour and picking you at the airport) told me it was closing in february for sure.... The deputy manager said it would definitely be open past February last week. I was digging for info regarding any events coming up in December, but he didn’t give up the nativity info, so he may not know too much either
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by londonfx on Dec 1, 2017 1:23:31 GMT 1, speculation is speaking to the staff , the managers , the lease has already been taken out for a long period. Speculation part here , if they continue to be unlimited , the market will be flooded and prices dropping as majority of people coming now come to buy the prints to sell so this particular visitor will decline as it won’t be financially viable or profitable All ready mentioned they can use new prints to generate visitors , banksquait painting , lion and lamb , pillow fight paintings . Another point do you really think they would leave all the staff in limbo with no idea if they have a job or not , most staff live in Jerusalem so have higher wages and drive expensive cars and are already in the hotel trade so can easily get jobs elsewhere . Nice idea but not really helping the genuine locals as some people think🙄
All the staff I spoke to were born and raised in Palestine
speculation is speaking to the staff , the managers , the lease has already been taken out for a long period. Speculation part here , if they continue to be unlimited , the market will be flooded and prices dropping as majority of people coming now come to buy the prints to sell so this particular visitor will decline as it won’t be financially viable or profitable All ready mentioned they can use new prints to generate visitors , banksquait painting , lion and lamb , pillow fight paintings . Another point do you really think they would leave all the staff in limbo with no idea if they have a job or not , most staff live in Jerusalem so have higher wages and drive expensive cars and are already in the hotel trade so can easily get jobs elsewhere . Nice idea but not really helping the genuine locals as some people think🙄 All the staff I spoke to were born and raised in Palestine
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Carl Cashman
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Carl Cashman on Dec 1, 2017 6:04:43 GMT 1, Also for those tempted... That is one hell of a horrible trip. When you're being brought back to the airport by one of the hotel taxi, as they have a Palestinian registration number, the Israeli security immediately puts you aside and search you thoughtfully. It is long, very humiliating, and stressing process. And this was at 4am in the morning.. They make you "pay" for going there. They can release as many prints as they want, I'm done. You were sent the wrong car then, the number plate issue was explained to us many times... thats kinda the point of booking through the hotel.
Also for those tempted... That is one hell of a horrible trip. When you're being brought back to the airport by one of the hotel taxi, as they have a Palestinian registration number, the Israeli security immediately puts you aside and search you thoughtfully. It is long, very humiliating, and stressing process. And this was at 4am in the morning.. They make you "pay" for going there. They can release as many prints as they want, I'm done. You were sent the wrong car then, the number plate issue was explained to us many times... thats kinda the point of booking through the hotel.
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Carl Cashman
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Carl Cashman on Dec 1, 2017 6:06:27 GMT 1, Also for those tempted... That is one hell of a horrible trip. When you're being brought back to the airport by one of the hotel taxi, as they have a Palestinian registration number, the Israeli security immediately puts you aside and search you thoughtfully. It is long, very humiliating, and stressing process. And this was at 4am in the morning.. They make you "pay" for going there. They can release as many prints as they want, I'm done. We had a similar experience on our second trip. The first time I had booked a night in Tel Aviv so avoided these kind of issues. But if coming straight from the hotel, you should say that you came from Jerusalem and even mention a hotel there. Do NOT say Bethlehem. In fact, if you can't stay in Tel Aviv before your flight my advice is to co-ordinate your story with the driver as you are heading to the airport. We pulled up at the initial gate not expecting to be questioned given our first experience. Our driver had a conversation with the guard, and my partner thought he mentioned Bethlehem. Not wanting to contradict him, when we were asked where we came from she proudly exclaimed "Bethlehem!". We had our passports taken off us and the car had to pull over to the side of the road. After a while, another guard came up, asked me to open the boot of the car and asked me some questions. Where did you come from? (Bethlehem) Did you visit Ramallah? (No) Did you pack your own bags? (Yes) Did the driver take the bags to the car or did you? (We did) That was it. We were allowed to go through to the airport. The driver wasn't overly impressed. I think they put a sticker in his ID card - not a permanent black mark as such, but he didn't need the hassle. Once in the airport we had absolutely no issues, but we did feel for the driver. That said, we did wish he helped us help him a bit more. Do yourselves a favour. Spend a night in Tel Aviv before you fly out. It's worth it. Bad advice... bethlehem is fine, just dont mention palestine or the west bank.
Also for those tempted... That is one hell of a horrible trip. When you're being brought back to the airport by one of the hotel taxi, as they have a Palestinian registration number, the Israeli security immediately puts you aside and search you thoughtfully. It is long, very humiliating, and stressing process. And this was at 4am in the morning.. They make you "pay" for going there. They can release as many prints as they want, I'm done. We had a similar experience on our second trip. The first time I had booked a night in Tel Aviv so avoided these kind of issues. But if coming straight from the hotel, you should say that you came from Jerusalem and even mention a hotel there. Do NOT say Bethlehem. In fact, if you can't stay in Tel Aviv before your flight my advice is to co-ordinate your story with the driver as you are heading to the airport. We pulled up at the initial gate not expecting to be questioned given our first experience. Our driver had a conversation with the guard, and my partner thought he mentioned Bethlehem. Not wanting to contradict him, when we were asked where we came from she proudly exclaimed "Bethlehem!". We had our passports taken off us and the car had to pull over to the side of the road. After a while, another guard came up, asked me to open the boot of the car and asked me some questions. Where did you come from? (Bethlehem) Did you visit Ramallah? (No) Did you pack your own bags? (Yes) Did the driver take the bags to the car or did you? (We did) That was it. We were allowed to go through to the airport. The driver wasn't overly impressed. I think they put a sticker in his ID card - not a permanent black mark as such, but he didn't need the hassle. Once in the airport we had absolutely no issues, but we did feel for the driver. That said, we did wish he helped us help him a bit more. Do yourselves a favour. Spend a night in Tel Aviv before you fly out. It's worth it. Bad advice... bethlehem is fine, just dont mention palestine or the west bank.
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by JW on Dec 1, 2017 6:47:02 GMT 1, That bad advice came direct from the driver. The key is that your answer is consistent with the driver. If he's saying he came from Jerusalem and you say Bethlehem it's going to look shady.
That bad advice came direct from the driver. The key is that your answer is consistent with the driver. If he's saying he came from Jerusalem and you say Bethlehem it's going to look shady.
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Carl Cashman
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Carl Cashman on Dec 1, 2017 6:52:07 GMT 1, That bad advice came direct from the driver. The key is that your answer is consistent with the driver. If he's saying he came from Jerusalem and you say Bethlehem it's going to look shady. Well theres no need to lie about either of those as they are both perfectly fine destinations. Im guessing its the inconsistant response that caused the issue... you didnt mention that first time though, just said dont mention bethlehem.
That bad advice came direct from the driver. The key is that your answer is consistent with the driver. If he's saying he came from Jerusalem and you say Bethlehem it's going to look shady. Well theres no need to lie about either of those as they are both perfectly fine destinations. Im guessing its the inconsistant response that caused the issue... you didnt mention that first time though, just said dont mention bethlehem.
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by tab1 on Dec 1, 2017 7:48:03 GMT 1, Weird, was there last week and a staff member and one the taxi driver (the one giving you the tour and picking you at the airport) told me it was closing in february for sure.... The deputy manager said it would definitely be open past February last week. I was digging for info regarding any events coming up in December, but he didn’t give up the nativity info, so he may not know too much either
They all know the long term plans but have to keep quiet to keep the suspense with the hotel and guests coming. If they put in advance all the events / plans people would book around those days and as limited rooms stay in other hotels. It looks like it’s now working As a travellers hotels and getting good write ups so not relying on the prints so much now to attract guests . Every evening well to do Palestinians visit in the evenings for food and drinks .
Weird, was there last week and a staff member and one the taxi driver (the one giving you the tour and picking you at the airport) told me it was closing in february for sure.... The deputy manager said it would definitely be open past February last week. I was digging for info regarding any events coming up in December, but he didn’t give up the nativity info, so he may not know too much either They all know the long term plans but have to keep quiet to keep the suspense with the hotel and guests coming. If they put in advance all the events / plans people would book around those days and as limited rooms stay in other hotels. It looks like it’s now working As a travellers hotels and getting good write ups so not relying on the prints so much now to attract guests . Every evening well to do Palestinians visit in the evenings for food and drinks .
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by kad7374 on Dec 1, 2017 8:33:05 GMT 1, Bump! Thought this one needs to get some more views.
With the amount of cash that moves about this forum, you can all afford a bit of cash to support a tremendous cause!
So get the bids in or make a donation!
Bump! Thought this one needs to get some more views.
With the amount of cash that moves about this forum, you can all afford a bit of cash to support a tremendous cause!
So get the bids in or make a donation!
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JW
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by JW on Dec 1, 2017 8:53:45 GMT 1, Well theres no need to lie about either of those as they are both perfectly fine destinations. Im guessing its the inconsistant response that caused the issue... you didnt mention that first time though, just said dont mention bethlehem. Yeah fair enough. I obviously don't encourage lying, but do agree with the "only reveal what you have to" approach.
Despite it being fine, the degree of difficulty will increase if you mention Bethlehem.
Well theres no need to lie about either of those as they are both perfectly fine destinations. Im guessing its the inconsistant response that caused the issue... you didnt mention that first time though, just said dont mention bethlehem. Yeah fair enough. I obviously don't encourage lying, but do agree with the "only reveal what you have to" approach. Despite it being fine, the degree of difficulty will increase if you mention Bethlehem.
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Season of Mist on Dec 1, 2017 9:43:48 GMT 1, That bad advice came direct from the driver. The key is that your answer is consistent with the driver. If he's saying he came from Jerusalem and you say Bethlehem it's going to look shady.
My friend didn't mention anything but still was searched and passport confiscated both time he was there. The car dropping him was the giveaway.
That bad advice came direct from the driver. The key is that your answer is consistent with the driver. If he's saying he came from Jerusalem and you say Bethlehem it's going to look shady. My friend didn't mention anything but still was searched and passport confiscated both time he was there. The car dropping him was the giveaway.
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bjoern
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by bjoern on Dec 1, 2017 11:41:51 GMT 1, still available
still available
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peted
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by peted on Dec 1, 2017 16:29:29 GMT 1, Top man Kad7374!!
Top man Kad7374!!
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Earl Grey 2nd on Dec 1, 2017 19:03:06 GMT 1, £1100!
£1100!
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bigtlt
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by bigtlt on Dec 1, 2017 19:10:38 GMT 1, Had no problems at all getting to the hotel, I got the train to Tel Aviv then to Jerusalem, then a taxi from there. Travelling home I got stopped on the way into the airport though, just keep your answers short, I said I’d been to the Banksy hotel (bit obvious with the box set in my bag and the chance they’d search it) and churches and tower in Jerusalem. Told them I’d met friends that were still on holiday in Jerusalem, They were fine with that and wished me a good flight home.
Few more questions and a decent bag search in the airport baggage scans, mainly due to having travelled around Bali and Malaysia. Again, keep your answers short and be as friendly as possible. Seen another lad getting a bit annoyed about the questions and they seemed to target him more than others.
You’ve got to remember it’s the way they are told to do the job. Might seem excessive to us but it’s generally a daily occurrence to most in Palestine.
Certainly wouldn’t stop me going again, and probably will as there was plenty more I didn’t get the chance to do.
Had no problems at all getting to the hotel, I got the train to Tel Aviv then to Jerusalem, then a taxi from there. Travelling home I got stopped on the way into the airport though, just keep your answers short, I said I’d been to the Banksy hotel (bit obvious with the box set in my bag and the chance they’d search it) and churches and tower in Jerusalem. Told them I’d met friends that were still on holiday in Jerusalem, They were fine with that and wished me a good flight home.
Few more questions and a decent bag search in the airport baggage scans, mainly due to having travelled around Bali and Malaysia. Again, keep your answers short and be as friendly as possible. Seen another lad getting a bit annoyed about the questions and they seemed to target him more than others.
You’ve got to remember it’s the way they are told to do the job. Might seem excessive to us but it’s generally a daily occurrence to most in Palestine.
Certainly wouldn’t stop me going again, and probably will as there was plenty more I didn’t get the chance to do.
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by sugar72 on Dec 1, 2017 19:41:38 GMT 1,
I'm looking for about 15 for friends and family at Xmas. Can you help?
I'm looking for about 15 for friends and family at Xmas. Can you help?
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by tab1 on Dec 1, 2017 20:05:40 GMT 1, Remember your attire if you choose to concoct a story not visiting Bethlehem , no BANKSY TSHIRTS😂
Remember your attire if you choose to concoct a story not visiting Bethlehem , no BANKSY TSHIRTS😂
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ahmad9910
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by ahmad9910 on Dec 1, 2017 20:13:48 GMT 1, I'm looking for about 15 for friends and family at Xmas. Can you help? yes i can help plz PM me or wahtssap or email
I'm looking for about 15 for friends and family at Xmas. Can you help? yes i can help plz PM me or wahtssap or email
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ahmad9910
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by ahmad9910 on Dec 1, 2017 21:01:33 GMT 1, made the offers for box set and walls Contact: PM ahbaar@yahoo.com
Whatsapp +972599216161
www.facebook.com/aabuarqub
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ahmad9910
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by ahmad9910 on Dec 1, 2017 21:54:07 GMT 1, two print for Banksy broken Box Set walled Off Hotel on ebay
two print for Banksy broken Box Set walled Off Hotel on ebay
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peted
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by peted on Dec 1, 2017 23:17:09 GMT 1, Earl Grey 2nd - A massive thanks to you - we're now at £1100! We have a little under 2 days left on the auction so let's see if we can get this to £1200?
Earl Grey 2nd - A massive thanks to you - we're now at £1100! We have a little under 2 days left on the auction so let's see if we can get this to £1200?
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Carl Cashman
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Carl Cashman on Dec 2, 2017 8:18:49 GMT 1, Well theres no need to lie about either of those as they are both perfectly fine destinations. Im guessing its the inconsistant response that caused the issue... you didnt mention that first time though, just said dont mention bethlehem. Yeah fair enough. I obviously don't encourage lying, but do agree with the "only reveal what you have to" approach. Despite it being fine, the degree of difficulty will increase if you mention Bethlehem. We can agree to dissagree . Mentioning bethlehem was no issue on our many stops.. so il be using that again nect week. ✌
Well theres no need to lie about either of those as they are both perfectly fine destinations. Im guessing its the inconsistant response that caused the issue... you didnt mention that first time though, just said dont mention bethlehem. Yeah fair enough. I obviously don't encourage lying, but do agree with the "only reveal what you have to" approach. Despite it being fine, the degree of difficulty will increase if you mention Bethlehem. We can agree to dissagree . Mentioning bethlehem was no issue on our many stops.. so il be using that again nect week. ✌
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by .dappy on Dec 2, 2017 9:00:15 GMT 1, ... saying you have visited/stayed in Bethlehem anytime in December, I don't think would be a problem
... saying you have visited/stayed in Bethlehem anytime in December, I don't think would be a problem
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2017 9:25:44 GMT 1, Yeah fair enough. I obviously don't encourage lying, but do agree with the "only reveal what you have to" approach. Despite it being fine, the degree of difficulty will increase if you mention Bethlehem. We can agree to dissagree . Mentioning bethlehem was no issue on our many stops.. so il be using that again nect week. ✌
Looking forward to seeing what you get up to out there next week, Carl.
Yeah fair enough. I obviously don't encourage lying, but do agree with the "only reveal what you have to" approach. Despite it being fine, the degree of difficulty will increase if you mention Bethlehem. We can agree to dissagree . Mentioning bethlehem was no issue on our many stops.. so il be using that again nect week. ✌ Looking forward to seeing what you get up to out there next week, Carl.
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Rude Copper
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Rude Copper on Dec 2, 2017 9:33:10 GMT 1, TAB1, Have you been out to the hotel?
TAB1, Have you been out to the hotel?
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Carl Cashman
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Carl Cashman on Dec 2, 2017 9:46:31 GMT 1, We can agree to dissagree . Mentioning bethlehem was no issue on our many stops.. so il be using that again nect week. ✌ Looking forward to seeing what you get up to out there next week, Carl. Cheers dude, got a mix of ideas... bit of a shame im not there for longer as time will be an issue. I think there may well be a 2rd trip, but in the budget room sometime in 2018
We can agree to dissagree . Mentioning bethlehem was no issue on our many stops.. so il be using that again nect week. ✌ Looking forward to seeing what you get up to out there next week, Carl. Cheers dude, got a mix of ideas... bit of a shame im not there for longer as time will be an issue. I think there may well be a 2rd trip, but in the budget room sometime in 2018
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Carl Cashman
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Carl Cashman on Dec 2, 2017 10:01:03 GMT 1,
Cheers dude, got a mix of ideas... bit of a shame im not there for longer as time will be an issue. I think there may well be a 2rd trip, but in the budget room sometime in 2018 Headed out next Friday. Can’t wait. When are you there? Have booked a transfer through the hotel back to Tel Aviv on final day. Reading above is it best to confirm on car/plates? Guessing they know the deal.
Im there thursday-saturday ✌ Yer the hotel will know, certain plates can only go certain places... but they live it 24/7.
Cheers dude, got a mix of ideas... bit of a shame im not there for longer as time will be an issue. I think there may well be a 2rd trip, but in the budget room sometime in 2018 Headed out next Friday. Can’t wait. When are you there? Have booked a transfer through the hotel back to Tel Aviv on final day. Reading above is it best to confirm on car/plates? Guessing they know the deal. Im there thursday-saturday ✌ Yer the hotel will know, certain plates can only go certain places... but they live it 24/7.
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saint
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by saint on Dec 2, 2017 10:38:00 GMT 1, Are you Banksy Carl?
I actually rather like that, clever, and would make a good Xmas card.
Are you Banksy Carl?
I actually rather like that, clever, and would make a good Xmas card.
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Carl Cashman
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Carl Cashman on Dec 2, 2017 10:51:03 GMT 1, Are you Banksy Carl? I actually rather like that, clever, and would make a good Xmas card. Haha i wish, id rig the grappling hook draw if that was the case and keep one 🤣.
Are you Banksy Carl? I actually rather like that, clever, and would make a good Xmas card. Haha i wish, id rig the grappling hook draw if that was the case and keep one 🤣.
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by Pysgod on Dec 2, 2017 11:33:45 GMT 1, Are you Banksy Carl? I actually rather like Add image to post that, clever, and would make a good Xmas card.
nothing new ! barbed wire xmas tree, Its an image that's been used before,
I think Eschif painted one too
Are you Banksy Carl? I actually rather like Add image to post that, clever, and would make a good Xmas card. nothing new ! barbed wire xmas tree, Its an image that's been used before,
I think Eschif painted one too
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saint
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Banksy • Box Set, Walled Off Hotel, by saint on Dec 2, 2017 12:09:15 GMT 1, I hadn't seen it before.
Still a good image, will look good painted on the wall Carl, go for it.
I hadn't seen it before.
Still a good image, will look good painted on the wall Carl, go for it.
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