Poster Bob
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Poster Bob on Dec 2, 2019 11:37:15 GMT 1, They aren't desirable. The image isn't great, the size isn't great, and the price is high for what it is. This means they didn't sell enough of them and as a result they were forced open sales to the rest of the world to try and move the very large number of leftovers. Tiered pricing makes selling out a whole run very difficult. These prints will sell out eventually, but I don't see them moving at more than ยฃ5,000 on the secondary. In your opinion.
They aren't desirable. The image isn't great, the size isn't great, and the price is high for what it is. This means they didn't sell enough of them and as a result they were forced open sales to the rest of the world to try and move the very large number of leftovers. Tiered pricing makes selling out a whole run very difficult. These prints will sell out eventually, but I don't see them moving at more than ยฃ5,000 on the secondary. In your opinion. They would have already sold out at source if I was wrong. They didn't and they are still available online to a worldwide audience. |
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yojoe007
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by yojoe007 on Dec 2, 2019 11:40:11 GMT 1, Still in my cart... 
>things Australians wish they'd never seen
I could have had it shipped overseas & picked it up on a holiday and brought it back & saved $500...
Still in my cart... >things Australians wish they'd never seen I could have had it shipped overseas & picked it up on a holiday and brought it back & saved $500... |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 11:41:02 GMT 1, They aren't desirable. The image isn't great, the size isn't great, and the price is high for what it is. This means they didn't sell enough of them and as a result they were forced open sales to the rest of the world to try and move the very large number of leftovers. Tiered pricing makes selling out a whole run very difficult. These prints will sell out eventually, but I don't see them moving at more than ยฃ5,000 on the secondary.ย In your opinion.
I must be very basic because I like this better than a lot of other recent Kaws. Iโm just an old fashioned guy who likes an image that makes you think about why it was made. His squigglier stuff doesnโt do much for me. The colours are pretty, but Iโm not sure what Iโm supposed to take away beyond that. Which is great news for me as I donโt have tens of thousands of pounds to spend on them.
They aren't desirable. The image isn't great, the size isn't great, and the price is high for what it is. This means they didn't sell enough of them and as a result they were forced open sales to the rest of the world to try and move the very large number of leftovers. Tiered pricing makes selling out a whole run very difficult. These prints will sell out eventually, but I don't see them moving at more than ยฃ5,000 on the secondary.ย In your opinion. I must be very basic because I like this better than a lot of other recent Kaws. Iโm just an old fashioned guy who likes an image that makes you think about why it was made. His squigglier stuff doesnโt do much for me. The colours are pretty, but Iโm not sure what Iโm supposed to take away beyond that. Which is great news for me as I donโt have tens of thousands of pounds to spend on them. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 11:42:58 GMT 1, I must be very basic because I like this better than a lot of other recent Kaws. Iโm just an old fashioned guy who likes an image that makes you think about why it was made. His squigglier stuff doesnโt do much for me. The colours are pretty, but Iโm not sure what Iโm supposed to take away beyond that. Which is great news for me as I donโt have tens of thousands of pounds to spend on them.
Obviously everyone has different opinions but I like the image & price.
I must be very basic because I like this better than a lot of other recent Kaws. Iโm just an old fashioned guy who likes an image that makes you think about why it was made. His squigglier stuff doesnโt do much for me. The colours are pretty, but Iโm not sure what Iโm supposed to take away beyond that. Which is great news for me as I donโt have tens of thousands of pounds to spend on them. Agreed, think the image is a classic old school Kaws which I much prefer to his new stuff. Obviously everyone has different opinions but I like the image & price. |
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Winter
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Winter on Dec 2, 2019 11:43:50 GMT 1, They would have already sold out at source if I was wrong. They didn't and they are still available online to a worldwide audience.
In my opinion itโs a good image. Thatโs the only opinion I really care about. If people prefer his (chopped up) random colour squiggles thatโs up to them but for me this is a better image.
They would have already sold out at source if I was wrong. They didn't and they are still available online to a worldwide audience. In my opinion itโs a good image. Thatโs the only opinion I really care about. If people prefer his (chopped up) random colour squiggles thatโs up to them but for me this is a better image. |
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 11:45:24 GMT 1, Still in my cart... >things Australians wish they'd never seen I could have had it shipped overseas & picked it up on a holiday and brought it back & saved $500...
If you're not hit with import duty or some other tax
Still in my cart... >things Australians wish they'd never seen I could have had it shipped overseas & picked it up on a holiday and brought it back & saved $500... If you're not hit with import duty or some other tax |
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beicoblack
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by beicoblack on Dec 2, 2019 11:45:33 GMT 1, Still in my cart... >things Australians wish they'd never seen I could have had it shipped overseas & picked it up on a holiday and brought it back & saved $500...
Still in my cart... >things Australians wish they'd never seen I could have had it shipped overseas & picked it up on a holiday and brought it back & saved $500... Not really... we have to pay import taxes a swell. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 11:46:51 GMT 1, >things Australians wish they'd never seen I could have had it shipped overseas & picked it up on a holiday and brought it back & saved $500... Not really... we have to pay import taxes a swell.ย
Not necessarily if itโs considered a book rather than an artwork, which is quietly likely, then no import tax.
>things Australians wish they'd never seen I could have had it shipped overseas & picked it up on a holiday and brought it back & saved $500... Not really... we have to pay import taxes a swell.ย Not necessarily if itโs considered a book rather than an artwork, which is quietly likely, then no import tax. |
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Terry Fuckwitt
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Terry Fuckwitt on Dec 2, 2019 11:51:26 GMT 1, Video on kaws insta story shows the print and book, size doesn't look bad, unless they are Trumpy hands๐
Video on kaws insta story shows the print and book, size doesn't look bad, unless they are Trumpy hands๐
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 11:52:57 GMT 1, Not really... we have to pay import taxes a swell.ย Not necessarily if itโs considered a book rather than an artwork, which is quietly likely, then no import tax.
Actually you're right. Even inn Poland, no duty, only 5% VAT which is not too bad.
Not really... we have to pay import taxes a swell.ย Not necessarily if itโs considered a book rather than an artwork, which is quietly likely, then no import tax. Actually you're right. Even inn Poland, no duty, only 5% VAT which is not too bad. |
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 11:54:28 GMT 1, Video on kaws insta story shows the print and book, size doesn't look bad, unless they are Trumpy hands๐
Or whoever makes the videos for Arsham 
Video on kaws insta story shows the print and book, size doesn't look bad, unless they are Trumpy hands๐ Or whoever makes the videos for Arsham |
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corbu
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by corbu on Dec 2, 2019 11:57:18 GMT 1, They have probably oversold and emails will be sent cancelling orders.
They have probably oversold and emails will be sent cancelling orders.
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 11:58:27 GMT 1, They have probably oversold and emails will be sent cancelling orders.
The word is the cancellation emails will be sent the other way around
They have probably oversold and emails will be sent cancelling orders. The word is the cancellation emails will be sent the other way around |
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krazy
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by krazy on Dec 2, 2019 11:58:39 GMT 1, I passed on the book and print set.. I loved it (more so in person at the NGV store), but couldn't justify it after having a book signed and drawn on by him already. 
I passed on the book and print set.. I loved it (more so in person at the NGV store), but couldn't justify it after having a book signed and drawn on by him already. |
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 12:07:38 GMT 1, Any idea why they went with all that verification instead of a asimple sale or "expressing interest" as with the portfolio?
Any idea why they went with all that verification instead of a asimple sale or "expressing interest" as with the portfolio?
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beicoblack
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by beicoblack on Dec 2, 2019 12:07:58 GMT 1, Not really... we have to pay import taxes a swell. Not necessarily if itโs considered a book rather than an artwork, which is quietly likely, then no import tax.
Not really... we have to pay import taxes a swell. Not necessarily if itโs considered a book rather than an artwork, which is quietly likely, then no import tax. Good for you. UK Based, right? That does not count for books imported to Switzerland. I have to pay if they are more expensive than 200 CHF. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Happy Shopper on Dec 2, 2019 12:08:07 GMT 1, I like the image, the size isn't bad, price is good for a Kaws print.... But, the edition size. 750!!!
He's released 1750 prints in the last few months. Is he saturating his market? How long can he continue like this?
I'm still tempted, and might regret not buying, but I'm really not sure about this release!
I like the image, the size isn't bad, price is good for a Kaws print.... But, the edition size. 750!!!
He's released 1750 prints in the last few months. Is he saturating his market? How long can he continue like this?
I'm still tempted, and might regret not buying, but I'm really not sure about this release!
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beicoblack
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by beicoblack on Dec 2, 2019 12:08:40 GMT 1, I passed on the book and print set.. I loved it (more so in person at the NGV store), but couldn't justify it after having a book signed and drawn on by him already.
I passed on the book and print set.. I loved it (more so in person at the NGV store), but couldn't justify it after having a book signed and drawn on by him already. Fly socks! |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 12:09:22 GMT 1, Not necessarily if itโs considered a book rather than an artwork, which is quietly likely, then no import tax. Good for you. UK Based, right? That does not count for books imported to Switzerland. I have to pay if they are more expensive than 200 CHF.
Ah, sorry.
Not necessarily if itโs considered a book rather than an artwork, which is quietly likely, then no import tax. Good for you. UK Based, right? That does not count for books imported to Switzerland. I have to pay if they are more expensive than 200 CHF. Ah, sorry. |
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krazy
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by krazy on Dec 2, 2019 12:12:05 GMT 1, I passed on the book and print set.. I loved it (more so in person at the NGV store), but couldn't justify it after having a book signed and drawn on by him already. Fly socks!
I passed on the book and print set.. I loved it (more so in person at the NGV store), but couldn't justify it after having a book signed and drawn on by him already. Fly socks! Haha damn.. I cropped the image perfectly, but pasted the wrong one up. I have a big,. colourful sock collection. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Happy Shopper on Dec 2, 2019 12:13:59 GMT 1, Any idea why they went with all that verification instead of a asimple sale or "expressing interest" as with the portfolio?
Simple sale on this one because it's so expensive, and the edition size so big, that no one's rushing to buy!
The portfolio was a bargain, if you had the money to buy, so was mostly sold to VIPs and friends I expect.
Any idea why they went with all that verification instead of a asimple sale or "expressing interest" as with the portfolio? Simple sale on this one because it's so expensive, and the edition size so big, that no one's rushing to buy! The portfolio was a bargain, if you had the money to buy, so was mostly sold to VIPs and friends I expect. |
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 12:21:33 GMT 1, Any idea why they went with all that verification instead of a asimple sale or "expressing interest" as with the portfolio? Simple sale on this one because it's so expensive, and the edition size so big, that no one's rushing to buy! The portfolio was a bargain, if you had the money to buy, so was mostly sold to VIPs and friends I expect.
Oh right, that verification note in the confirmation mail mentioned earlier, seems to their standard mail for normal purchases.
Any idea why they went with all that verification instead of a asimple sale or "expressing interest" as with the portfolio? Simple sale on this one because it's so expensive, and the edition size so big, that no one's rushing to buy! The portfolio was a bargain, if you had the money to buy, so was mostly sold to VIPs and friends I expect. Oh right, that verification note in the confirmation mail mentioned earlier, seems to their standard mail for normal purchases. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by riffbear on Dec 2, 2019 12:47:28 GMT 1, I bought mine in store yesterday.
Expensive? Sure...
But I've always wanted a print since i missed out on the spongebob (yellow) release on drop and all others ever since.
Luck hasn't been on my side with trying to buy off resellers either so I figured this was my "safest" chance to finally own a kaws print.
I have no intentions to ever sell it so its a no brainer for me.
The packaging is sensational.
The book is also signed and numbered to accompany the verification of the print.
(Has an extra page in the book for the print with details)
I bought mine in store yesterday. Expensive? Sure... But I've always wanted a print since i missed out on the spongebob (yellow) release on drop and all others ever since. Luck hasn't been on my side with trying to buy off resellers either so I figured this was my "safest" chance to finally own a kaws print. I have no intentions to ever sell it so its a no brainer for me. The packaging is sensational. The book is also signed and numbered to accompany the verification of the print. (Has an extra page in the book for the print with details) |
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rparducci
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by rparducci on Dec 2, 2019 13:03:06 GMT 1, I bought mine in store yesterday. Expensive? Sure... But I've always wanted a print since i missed out on the spongebob (yellow) release on drop and all others ever since. Luck hasn't been on my side with trying to buy off resellers either so I figured this was my "safest" chance to finally own a kaws print. I have no intentions to ever sell it so its a no brainer for me. The packaging is sensational. The book is also signed and numbered to accompany the verification of the print. (Has an extra page in the book for the print with details)
Best print he has released in a long while, just wished it was just slightly larger,but hey, its not a postcard either
I bought mine in store yesterday. Expensive? Sure... But I've always wanted a print since i missed out on the spongebob (yellow) release on drop and all others ever since. Luck hasn't been on my side with trying to buy off resellers either so I figured this was my "safest" chance to finally own a kaws print. I have no intentions to ever sell it so its a no brainer for me. The packaging is sensational. The book is also signed and numbered to accompany the verification of the print. (Has an extra page in the book for the print with details) Best print he has released in a long while, just wished it was just slightly larger,but hey, its not a postcard either |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by aumi on Dec 2, 2019 13:29:31 GMT 1, I guess they oversold it. I can't imagine that they haven't sold it out by now.
I guess they oversold it. I can't imagine that they haven't sold it out by now.
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 13:57:15 GMT 1, I guess they oversold it. I can't imagine that they haven't sold it out by now.
What if they didn't? They still have the Peony sculpture by Ai Weiwei available. Years after the release.
I also think that $6200 looks much worse than ยฃ3k
I guess they oversold it. I can't imagine that they haven't sold it out by now. What if they didn't? They still have the Peony sculpture by Ai Weiwei available. Years after the release. I also think that $6200 looks much worse than ยฃ3k |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Gentle Mental on Dec 2, 2019 14:05:58 GMT 1, I think flippers got burnt with trouble clearing open editions, pricey prints and merch onslaught. The flood has begun. He should slow down.
I think flippers got burnt with trouble clearing open editions, pricey prints and merch onslaught. The flood has begun. He should slow down.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 14:17:31 GMT 1, I guess they oversold it. I can't imagine that they haven't sold it out by now. What if they didn't? They still have the Peony sculpture by Ai Weiwei available. Years after the release. I also think that $6200 looks much worse than ยฃ3k
I wonder how many people look at the price and assume US dollars
I guess they oversold it. I can't imagine that they haven't sold it out by now. What if they didn't? They still have the Peony sculpture by Ai Weiwei available. Years after the release. I also think that $6200 looks much worse than ยฃ3k I wonder how many people look at the price and assume US dollars |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by calnew on Dec 2, 2019 14:24:46 GMT 1, If you missed out on the early editions, paper smile etc you might as well move on. This tiny one screen image for 6k .. KAWS is literally laughing at this point. Thereโs so many fantastic artist to invest in. Also this isnโt going to flip , they are still available at cost ๐
If you missed out on the early editions, paper smile etc you might as well move on. This tiny one screen image for 6k .. KAWS is literally laughing at this point. Thereโs so many fantastic artist to invest in. Also this isnโt going to flip , they are still available at cost ๐
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by calnew on Dec 2, 2019 14:26:00 GMT 1, Donโt be a Christmas sheep and keep your head in the game.
Donโt be a Christmas sheep and keep your head in the game.
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