Masong
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Masong on May 15, 2018 22:26:41 GMT 1, I reckon the op is just shitting themselves as they havenโt seen another one come up for sale so doesnโt know whether theyโve done the right thing investment wise.
I reckon the op is just shitting themselves as they havenโt seen another one come up for sale so doesnโt know whether theyโve done the right thing investment wise.
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Eton Groover
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Eton Groover on May 15, 2018 22:53:49 GMT 1, Christ and religious imagery (in irony) is a hard sell. Look at CWSB, an uber rare print where the value isnโt reflective of the edition size or scarcity. Donโt see these grappling hooks skyrocketing in value.
Christ and religious imagery (in irony) is a hard sell. Look at CWSB, an uber rare print where the value isnโt reflective of the edition size or scarcity. Donโt see these grappling hooks skyrocketing in value.
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Deleted on May 15, 2018 23:08:25 GMT 1, Christ and religious imagery (in irony) is a hard sell. Look at CWSB, an uber rare print where the value isnโt reflective of the edition size or scarcity. Donโt see these grappling hooks skyrocketing in value.
I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times.
Christ and religious imagery (in irony) is a hard sell. Look at CWSB, an uber rare print where the value isnโt reflective of the edition size or scarcity. Donโt see these grappling hooks skyrocketing in value. I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times.
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telecine
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by telecine on May 15, 2018 23:58:02 GMT 1, Christ and religious imagery (in irony) is a hard sell. Look at CWSB, an uber rare print where the value isnโt reflective of the edition size or scarcity. Donโt see these grappling hooks skyrocketing in value. I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times.
Agreed..
Christ and religious imagery (in irony) is a hard sell. Look at CWSB, an uber rare print where the value isnโt reflective of the edition size or scarcity. Donโt see these grappling hooks skyrocketing in value. I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times. Agreed..
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Viking Surfer
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Viking Surfer on May 16, 2018 1:29:35 GMT 1, Just my opinion, but this crucifix grappling hook is ugly and doesn't seem to have any of the hallmarks of Banksy artwork...i.e. not spray paint and stencils. Why would anyone want it in their house, particularly if they don't have room for it? You do realise it comes in a large box with four sides of hand sprayed stencils adorning it? This.
It has 4 hand sprayed banksy Stencils on the side. That's 4 OG's right there + you have the hook.
I absolutely love it thought and what it represents.
Just my opinion, but this crucifix grappling hook is ugly and doesn't seem to have any of the hallmarks of Banksy artwork...i.e. not spray paint and stencils. Why would anyone want it in their house, particularly if they don't have room for it? You do realise it comes in a large box with four sides of hand sprayed stencils adorning it? This. It has 4 hand sprayed banksy Stencils on the side. That's 4 OG's right there + you have the hook. I absolutely love it thought and what it represents.
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nex
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by nex on May 16, 2018 2:43:34 GMT 1, You do realise it comes in a large box with four sides of hand sprayed stencils adorning it? This. It has 4 hand sprayed banksy Stencils on the side. That's 4 OG's right there + you have the hook. I absolutely love it thought and what it represents.
I think the box, itโs images and how they relate to whatโs inside is an intrinsic part of the artwork. As deranged as it sounds 48k was a steal.
You do realise it comes in a large box with four sides of hand sprayed stencils adorning it? This. It has 4 hand sprayed banksy Stencils on the side. That's 4 OG's right there + you have the hook. I absolutely love it thought and what it represents. I think the box, itโs images and how they relate to whatโs inside is an intrinsic part of the artwork. As deranged as it sounds 48k was a steal.
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JJN
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by JJN on May 16, 2018 2:48:47 GMT 1, What was the process for Buying these, when they were available from the gift shop at the Hotel?
What was the process for Buying these, when they were available from the gift shop at the Hotel?
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Winks
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Winks on May 16, 2018 6:26:56 GMT 1, OK, so you bought this entirely for investment. Thatโs cool.
Nobody, and I mean nobody, spends ยฃ40k (assume you didnโt have to pay the vat in the US) on art that doesnโt fit in their home. Why bother saying that? Your original post on the hook was all about value.
Donโt be offended that folk dig you out a little. You placed a NOT for sale but worried about my retirement cash โadvertโ in the for sale section of a web site. Were you hoping for a few offers to settle the nerves.
Anyway, all is good and Iโm sure that your investment is sound. Shame that Banksy doesnโt produce a portfolio report like you get with stocks and shares.
OK, so you bought this entirely for investment. Thatโs cool.
Nobody, and I mean nobody, spends ยฃ40k (assume you didnโt have to pay the vat in the US) on art that doesnโt fit in their home. Why bother saying that? Your original post on the hook was all about value.
Donโt be offended that folk dig you out a little. You placed a NOT for sale but worried about my retirement cash โadvertโ in the for sale section of a web site. Were you hoping for a few offers to settle the nerves.
Anyway, all is good and Iโm sure that your investment is sound. Shame that Banksy doesnโt produce a portfolio report like you get with stocks and shares.
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Lroy on May 16, 2018 7:17:45 GMT 1, I bought the house too, just very small. I'm honestly not an experienced collector and literally have very little space. Was just curious on what the best approach was. I don't need the cash right now but I also do not want to worry about it getting damaged. I'll take some pics and post soon. Thanks for all the advice!* *Can without fail count on a few people to have some sarcastic / angry / rude comments on here too, always fun too read lol.ย my comment was not angry rude nor sacarstic : just, your first post is very weird ( we. An find all the questions and anecdotes from a private seller at a flea market ). As you said, still no photos ( did you open the cardboard ? ) ... I was just wondering if you was not testing ยซย us ยป ... Anyway I read an ยซย op ยป or ยซ og ยป in this conversation, I even donโt know what it is ... But your pseudo, your little house, your age, your questions, your collector side, are you not this one from Bristol that several know here ? Never mind and good luck ( I really donโt lnow what you asking for, but thatโs alright )
I bought the house too, just very small. I'm honestly not an experienced collector and literally have very little space. Was just curious on what the best approach was. I don't need the cash right now but I also do not want to worry about it getting damaged. I'll take some pics and post soon. Thanks for all the advice!* *Can without fail count on a few people to have some sarcastic / angry / rude comments on here too, always fun too read lol.ย my comment was not angry rude nor sacarstic : just, your first post is very weird ( we. An find all the questions and anecdotes from a private seller at a flea market ). As you said, still no photos ( did you open the cardboard ? ) ... I was just wondering if you was not testing ยซย us ยป ... Anyway I read an ยซย op ยป or ยซ og ยป in this conversation, I even donโt know what it is ... But your pseudo, your little house, your age, your questions, your collector side, are you not this one from Bristol that several know here ? Never mind and good luck ( I really donโt lnow what you asking for, but thatโs alright )
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Unica
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Unica on May 16, 2018 7:53:20 GMT 1, I'm not sure if I would paid ยฃ48k if I had been offered one, it would of been a hard decision to drop that instead of buying a Nola that has a tested market. That being said with hindsight I think you will be fine as I don't know anyone that has bought anything from this artist at primary and lost money.
I'm not sure if I would paid ยฃ48k if I had been offered one, it would of been a hard decision to drop that instead of buying a Nola that has a tested market. That being said with hindsight I think you will be fine as I don't know anyone that has bought anything from this artist at primary and lost money.
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Carl Cashman
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Carl Cashman on May 16, 2018 8:03:49 GMT 1, What was the process for Buying these, when they were available from the gift shop at the Hotel? Lottery you entered after attending the hotel. No price or edition size was mentioned until the email got sent out.
Museum grade Banksy these
What was the process for Buying these, when they were available from the gift shop at the Hotel? Lottery you entered after attending the hotel. No price or edition size was mentioned until the email got sent out. Museum grade Banksy these
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irl1
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by irl1 on May 16, 2018 8:32:21 GMT 1, Thanks. I think most people as some stage buy a piece for investment and then spend months thinking "did i do the right thing". Spur of the moment buys are never a good thing (unless you really like it), more so if its a big outlay. This one i would imagine should at least get your return back, but not having the COA yet won't help. I was keeping an eye out to see when the first one of these would come up in auction/for sale. Take your time with it and see what offers you get. I'm sure you will get a few P.M.s over the next while with some offers or Galleries looking to sell it for you. Best of luck with it. (yes throw up a few pictures when you get a chance)
Thanks. I think most people as some stage buy a piece for investment and then spend months thinking "did i do the right thing". Spur of the moment buys are never a good thing (unless you really like it), more so if its a big outlay. This one i would imagine should at least get your return back, but not having the COA yet won't help. I was keeping an eye out to see when the first one of these would come up in auction/for sale. Take your time with it and see what offers you get. I'm sure you will get a few P.M.s over the next while with some offers or Galleries looking to sell it for you. Best of luck with it. (yes throw up a few pictures when you get a chance)
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Hubble Bubble
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Hubble Bubble on May 16, 2018 8:37:36 GMT 1, Christ and religious imagery (in irony) is a hard sell. Look at CWSB, an uber rare print where the value isnโt reflective of the edition size or scarcity. Donโt see these grappling hooks skyrocketing in value. I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times. I'm not so surprised. At B prices now, and when they're bought for display, the choice pretty much needs to be a 'shared' one, including partner and factoring in any children that may be around the place. Some term it 'wall friendly'.
I loved the grappling hook in its original context just a few metres away from the separation wall. It seemed 'right'. Not sure how it would translate to my house in leafy England though.
Christ and religious imagery (in irony) is a hard sell. Look at CWSB, an uber rare print where the value isnโt reflective of the edition size or scarcity. Donโt see these grappling hooks skyrocketing in value. I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times. I'm not so surprised. At B prices now, and when they're bought for display, the choice pretty much needs to be a 'shared' one, including partner and factoring in any children that may be around the place. Some term it 'wall friendly'. I loved the grappling hook in its original context just a few metres away from the separation wall. It seemed 'right'. Not sure how it would translate to my house in leafy England though.
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caruso
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by caruso on May 16, 2018 8:46:45 GMT 1, I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times. I'm not so surprised. At B prices now, and when they're bought for display, the choice pretty much needs to be a 'shared' one, including partner and factoring in any children that may be around the place. Some term it 'wall friendly'. I loved the grappling hook in its original context just a few metres away from the separation wall. It seemed 'right'. Not sure how it would translate to my house in leafy England though. I personally believe the hook is museum piece material. Wait 10 years, value will have skyrocketed by then.
I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times. I'm not so surprised. At B prices now, and when they're bought for display, the choice pretty much needs to be a 'shared' one, including partner and factoring in any children that may be around the place. Some term it 'wall friendly'. I loved the grappling hook in its original context just a few metres away from the separation wall. It seemed 'right'. Not sure how it would translate to my house in leafy England though. I personally believe the hook is museum piece material. Wait 10 years, value will have skyrocketed by then.
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Deleted on May 16, 2018 9:04:35 GMT 1, I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times. I'm not so surprised. At B prices now, and when they're bought for display, the choice pretty much needs to be a 'shared' one, including partner and factoring in any children that may be around the place. Some term it 'wall friendly'. I loved the grappling hook in its original context just a few metres away from the separation wall. It seemed 'right'. Not sure how it would translate to my house in leafy England though.
I'd love to see one on someones wall. would look great in a warehouse conversion, converted church etc. a 'normal' house, maybe not so much? "Show me your grappling hook fitted to your wall"
I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times. I'm not so surprised. At B prices now, and when they're bought for display, the choice pretty much needs to be a 'shared' one, including partner and factoring in any children that may be around the place. Some term it 'wall friendly'. I loved the grappling hook in its original context just a few metres away from the separation wall. It seemed 'right'. Not sure how it would translate to my house in leafy England though. I'd love to see one on someones wall. would look great in a warehouse conversion, converted church etc. a 'normal' house, maybe not so much? "Show me your grappling hook fitted to your wall"
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irl1
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by irl1 on May 16, 2018 9:37:51 GMT 1, What was the process for Buying these, when they were available from the gift shop at the Hotel? Are you sure these were available from the gift shop? I know they were on the website shop and marked sold out but i never seen one for sale when i was there. You had to put your name down for the lottery for the signed ones, but was there any unsigned ones in the shop before theses signed ones. Also has anyone seen one for sale or auction before this one?
What was the process for Buying these, when they were available from the gift shop at the Hotel? Are you sure these were available from the gift shop? I know they were on the website shop and marked sold out but i never seen one for sale when i was there. You had to put your name down for the lottery for the signed ones, but was there any unsigned ones in the shop before theses signed ones. Also has anyone seen one for sale or auction before this one?
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caruso
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by caruso on May 16, 2018 9:45:54 GMT 1, What was the process for Buying these, when they were available from the gift shop at the Hotel? Are you sure these were available from the gift shop? I know they were on the website shop and marked sold out but i never seen one for sale when i was there. You had to put your name down for the lottery for the signed ones, but was there any unsigned ones in the shop before theses signed ones. Also has anyone seen one for sale or auction before this one? You had to be lucky to be able to buy one in the first place. I reckon more than half probably went to VIPs, so for us mere mortals getting our hands on one was nearly of the realm of the impossible, let alone in the unlikely event you actually did you had to have some serious spare cash at hand.
Museum piece I tell you. If one goes to auction now, it will be a mad frenzy. Well over 100K imo. But of course I may be wrong. (I'm not.)
What was the process for Buying these, when they were available from the gift shop at the Hotel? Are you sure these were available from the gift shop? I know they were on the website shop and marked sold out but i never seen one for sale when i was there. You had to put your name down for the lottery for the signed ones, but was there any unsigned ones in the shop before theses signed ones. Also has anyone seen one for sale or auction before this one? You had to be lucky to be able to buy one in the first place. I reckon more than half probably went to VIPs, so for us mere mortals getting our hands on one was nearly of the realm of the impossible, let alone in the unlikely event you actually did you had to have some serious spare cash at hand. Museum piece I tell you. If one goes to auction now, it will be a mad frenzy. Well over 100K imo. But of course I may be wrong. (I'm not.)
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caruso
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by caruso on May 16, 2018 9:47:03 GMT 1, ยฃ48k for a sculpture but can't afford a year of storage. First world problems. I actually like your straight talking and the way you put things in perspective.
ยฃ48k for a sculpture but can't afford a year of storage. First world problems. I actually like your straight talking and the way you put things in perspective.
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caruso
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by caruso on May 16, 2018 9:47:36 GMT 1, I think youโre just teasing us with it and have no intention of selling it. Youโre flirting with your hook! Hilarious
I think youโre just teasing us with it and have no intention of selling it. Youโre flirting with your hook! Hilarious
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Viking Surfer
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by Viking Surfer on May 16, 2018 21:41:18 GMT 1, But of course I may be wrong. (I'm not.)
But of course I may be wrong. (I'm not.)
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d.r. perseus
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Banksy Grappling Hook, by d.r. perseus on May 16, 2018 23:19:59 GMT 1, I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times. I'm not so surprised. ย At B prices now, and when they're bought for display, the choice pretty much needs to be a 'shared' one, including partner and factoring in any children that may be around the place. ย Some term it 'wall friendly'. ย I loved the grappling hook in its original context just a few metres away from the separation wall. ย It seemed 'right'. ย Not sure how it would translate to my house in leafy England though.
Someone here posted a pic of theirs hanging next to CWSB or whatever Jesus with the bags is called and it was quite amazing as a set up. I think with brick walled background(?)
I still find it bizarre that CWSB price hasnt taken off like other prints have done in recent times. I'm not so surprised. ย At B prices now, and when they're bought for display, the choice pretty much needs to be a 'shared' one, including partner and factoring in any children that may be around the place. ย Some term it 'wall friendly'. ย I loved the grappling hook in its original context just a few metres away from the separation wall. ย It seemed 'right'. ย Not sure how it would translate to my house in leafy England though. Someone here posted a pic of theirs hanging next to CWSB or whatever Jesus with the bags is called and it was quite amazing as a set up. I think with brick walled background(?)
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