like em, very nice, thanks

Ive heard they are all sold from Stupidkrap, but I may be wrong

Is this a sign of the times, prints sold out pre-release?

They gave all on their standard mailing list a chance to sign up to the special pre-order list for the Lister print... Unfortunately, only a few of those actually on the aforementioned Lister list (ha ha) got the email offering them a chance to buy. Which sucks.

I got no email. Good name that, StupidKrap!

Really? I've sent them at least 3 e-mails in the past 6 months and have never heard a word back from them.

I think they seem exactly the type to do such a thing.

and yes, I've checked my spam folders.

KILL PIXIE is a star. He did a few paste ups around Melbourne recently. I'm thinking about taking the plunge with one of the stupidkrap prints.

100% sold out, homepage has been updated. A bit annoyed really, enquired a long time ago and was told I'd get an invoice upon release but nope. Congrats to those that did get it.

I don't understand why not just do it the standard way of releasing items. Send an invite to those on the waiting list, maybe even with a private link (and match up orders to names on said list). Boom. Everyone on the waiting list gets a fair shot.

Outrageous.

Ok then my new email address is now anthonylistersdad.com or
sendmethenextprintorthedoggetsit.com

Yep...I received an email for the last set of releases, but not this one. They are very discriminatory.

I was on the list to. Its never easy i suppose. What is a fair system? I've thought of this a few times but can't come up with the answer myself. I suppose the positive of this is that the people on the list at least won't flip.

Ok guys, this seams to be quite an interesting subject.

I was offered the set early last week and hence took it up. I emailed them asking when the release was and hey said they had it for pre sale, so i bought a set.

Not sure what i did or said to be given the offer, but im very thankful! Must have been my turn after missing out on every print release since the big bang!

Sorry to all that missed out, i must admit, i dont think i was released the best way.

Happy easter.
Jy.

As per my reply to Stupidcrap's email. I agree there's no perfect way to please people when prints are so oversubscribed. BUT these publishers can go further out of their way to discourage flippers and avoid dealing with them in the future. The best method I've heard of so far was the COA sent with the TMA Hollywood print, requesting that all changes of ownership were registered with the gallery by the buyer ASAP and that those wishing to sell contact the gallery to explain why beforehand. While I admit that anyone can fabricate a story regarding their circumstances, the gallery can use timeframe as a guide and apply common sense. I hope similar initiatives are taken by many other galleries soon.

I think the key is simply to show art-lovers who miss out that they are serious and proactively trying to get the art into the homes and collections of those who appreciate it. Simply stating that they are doing their best to be fair is not enough imo, as profit driven individuals are always 1st in line! Show some initiative please galleries.