Would you take two Jade Goody's?

bella emberg?

and you left out mrs. beckham?

Just purchased my 1st Banksy (Sepia) on eBay and think i've got a good price.

Excluding the obvious, which is the seller has zero feedback, does the print look kosher? I've requested I am emailed the original transaction info, sellers name and print number and I was planning on liaising with POW prior to sending payment to ensure its registered correctly.

Does the above sound suitable and does the print look genuine?

Thanks in advance, link below...

cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320121423050&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011

Item no 320121423050 if the link doesn't work.

Have you considerd the customs and tax implications for it coming from the US? Oh unless thats where you're from. Others can guide you on it but if you are from the Uk you may be liable for duty plus tax, I think, if you don't try sending it as a gift at which point you won't be properly insured (and that would be illegal). Even if you have to pay taxes on it it is still worth is it IMO.

thanks for the advice everyone. I had thought of the tax implications and i'm in discussions with the seller.

Prices seem to be £3,000 - £3,500 in recent weeks on these so im happy with the price I paid as its a great print.

What price does everyone expect these to peak at? I notice other Signed Banksy's selling for £5k+ comfortably and they are earlier editions... I suspect Morans will appreciate in value too over the years but would be good to get other collectors views on the level this will reach.

Cheers

Are you buying just for investment?

I'd put it in a frame and enjoy it, yes it will probably be worth more in the future no one knows for sure of course, would you still be happy if you got your money back in two or three years time? I would be, cos I'd of been able to enjoy the art in the meantime for 'free'.

pondered bidding for this myself - but the zero feedback and selling for a friend put me off.

good luck tho - i sincerely hope the deal is perfect 4 u mate.

Of course we don't want to lose money when we spend so much, although most things we buy ( furniture, Hi Fi, cars, jewelry etc) do lose money but at least they all bring enjoyment in the meantime, so if you look at your art like that you'd probably not mind even if it does go down. Buying art for investment is a dodgy game IMO.

I bet you won't lose any money and you'll most likely make some, you'll have to wait and find out, even when you decide to sell you'll never know how much more it'll gain till the time has passed. I'm sure lots of people who bought signed Banksy's at £500 and sold at £1500 thought they'd done really well but are now probably kicking themselves that they're worth £4000.

I'm glad I don't bother about that side of it, obviously I don't want any accident to happen to them, but as I've said before its a double edged sword. If my prints sky rocket in value I'll feel I'll have to sell them as I won't be able to justify having that much wealth tied up hanging on the wall when other more important necessities require the money, but I'll really miss the art. If the prices stay the same or go down I get to enjoy the art as always intended.

you got a good deal. I was the second highest bidder. the seller called me last night at home. they are selling it for a friend who is camping and needs the money. i thought it was iffy, but after talking with them, they seemed cool. I also have their phone number if you need. Lastly, if you dont want it, Ill take it. I know the VAT can be really high (luckily for me I could have picked it up in person). I would NOT have it shipped WITHOUT paying for full insurance, its not worth the risk. Good luck.

You have either got the deal of the year or about to lose a lot of money.

Make the seller use PAYPAL and use a credit card that offers insurance on goods you purchase...

Good Luck

Good for you pal - enjoy the print.

As for zero feedback - been there too - though with an ebayer in the uk.
Proceed , as others have said, with caution... and you should be ok.
Any questions - let us know !

Start off with this one - get the full name of the seller and the number and verfiy with pow tomorrow - for starters !

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Its pure insanity to put that money up w/minimal paypal coverage. Only a few weeks ago many sepias were going for $4500 usd on ebay from solid sellers. Now the prints are drying up and realising that they might have waited too long...
peeps seem to be getting a little bit desperate so as to avoid the "damn i could have had it for $4500 usd!"

Let me take that back, and re-word it...it doesn't look like my other POW blindstamps on other pieces...have they changed their stamp?