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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Poster Bob on Dec 2, 2019 14:44:57 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 £3k 
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 £3k They still have them because of tiered pricing. People want tthem, they sell on Paddle8. One hammered last month for $4,500 plus fees. They just don't want to pay for the current tier as it was far too expensive. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by kuni on Dec 2, 2019 14:50:16 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. There’s so many fantastic artist to invest in. Also this isn’t going to flip , they are still available at cost 😂
This is exactly how I feel. I actually like this image and it reminds me of the early KAWS that I grew up seeing, but the price and the edition are painful and it feels like a money grab at this point.
There are so many artists that I'd rather support with $6k and who would be grateful for the support. I could pick up 2-3 decently sized canvases from younger artists who I've been going back and forth with.
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. There’s so many fantastic artist to invest in. Also this isn’t going to flip , they are still available at cost 😂 This is exactly how I feel. I actually like this image and it reminds me of the early KAWS that I grew up seeing, but the price and the edition are painful and it feels like a money grab at this point. There are so many artists that I'd rather support with $6k and who would be grateful for the support. I could pick up 2-3 decently sized canvases from younger artists who I've been going back and forth with. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 14:53:16 GMT 1, 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 £3k I wonder how many people look at the price and assume US dollars
Looking at comments posted after this, you might be right
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 £3k I wonder how many people look at the price and assume US dollars Looking at comments posted after this, you might be right |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Gunny on Dec 2, 2019 15:09:17 GMT 1, To the people who say this won't flip.................. KAWS will always flip at this price! However, please feel free to keep buying your Pejac's, Martin Whatson's, Oli Epp's et al......... no disrecpect to those artists, they are great also, just saying! Of course, no-one is buying to flip this, they are buying because it is lovely and a classic KAWS
To the people who say this won't flip.................. KAWS will always flip at this price! However, please feel free to keep buying your Pejac's, Martin Whatson's, Oli Epp's et al......... no disrecpect to those artists, they are great also, just saying! Of course, no-one is buying to flip this, they are buying because it is lovely and a classic KAWS |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Yeah Yeah Yeah Round2 on Dec 2, 2019 15:12:30 GMT 1, Truthfully, I think the pricing is way off. Print Size, edition size and the image is ok, it’s the sculpture I haven’t really liked.
Then again, those who have purchased on here seem to be really happy, so I’m happy for them too.
Truthfully, I think the pricing is way off. Print Size, edition size and the image is ok, it’s the sculpture I haven’t really liked.
Then again, those who have purchased on here seem to be really happy, so I’m happy for them too.
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 15:12:50 GMT 1, To the people who say this won't flip.................. KAWS will always flip at this price! However, please feel free to keep buying your Pejac's, Martin Whatson's, Oli Epp's et al......... no disrecpect to those artists, they are great also, just saying! Of course, no-one is buying to flip this, they are buying because it is lovely and a classic KAWS
Not if it doesn't sell out.
To the people who say this won't flip.................. KAWS will always flip at this price! However, please feel free to keep buying your Pejac's, Martin Whatson's, Oli Epp's et al......... no disrecpect to those artists, they are great also, just saying! Of course, no-one is buying to flip this, they are buying because it is lovely and a classic KAWS Not if it doesn't sell out. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Unica on Dec 2, 2019 15:13:27 GMT 1, To the people who say this won't flip.................. KAWS will always flip at this price! However, please feel free to keep buying your Pejac's, Martin Whatson's, Oli Epp's et al......... no disrecpect to those artists, they are great also, just saying! Of course, no-one is buying to flip this, they are buying because it is lovely and a classic KAWS
Good opportunity for them to pick up signed print, but I think plenty have been bought by speculators, so a rapid appreciation like Presenting the Past and YSNIK is unlikely given the edition size and worldwide release.
To the people who say this won't flip.................. KAWS will always flip at this price! However, please feel free to keep buying your Pejac's, Martin Whatson's, Oli Epp's et al......... no disrecpect to those artists, they are great also, just saying! Of course, no-one is buying to flip this, they are buying because it is lovely and a classic KAWS I think plenty are buying this to flip, as well as genuine fans/collectors who don't have a KAWS print in their collection and missed out on the PTP, YSNIK, Sponge bob etc, When they were around $4-7k 4 years ago. Good opportunity for them to pick up signed print, but I think plenty have been bought by speculators, so a rapid appreciation like Presenting the Past and YSNIK is unlikely given the edition size and worldwide release. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Gentle Mental on Dec 2, 2019 15:21:29 GMT 1, Pricey is the only reason fans could buy without flipper bot fight or one in a million raffle... but it does suck out all the margins if you’re expecting it to rise in value. This is the StockX price.
Pricey is the only reason fans could buy without flipper bot fight or one in a million raffle... but it does suck out all the margins if you’re expecting it to rise in value. This is the StockX price.
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beicoblack
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by beicoblack on Dec 2, 2019 15:37:20 GMT 1, And still available. Does this say a lot about price-performance ratio?
One is still in my cart by the way
And still available. Does this say a lot about price-performance ratio? One is still in my cart by the way |
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 15:38:33 GMT 1, And still available. Does this say a lot about price-performance ratio? One is still in my cart by the way
Any particular reason for that?
And still available. Does this say a lot about price-performance ratio? One is still in my cart by the way Any particular reason for that? |
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beicoblack
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by beicoblack on Dec 2, 2019 15:39:54 GMT 1, And still available. Does this say a lot about price-performance ratio? One is still in my cart by the way Any particular reason for that?
And still available. Does this say a lot about price-performance ratio? One is still in my cart by the way Any particular reason for that? You mean the print in my cart? Sure, I own it now forever without paying for it. |
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Riotcops
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Riotcops on Dec 2, 2019 15:40:23 GMT 1, Exactly. This release is just scraps for those who have missed out on the KAWS boat and are trying to convince themselves this is a nice image for the price. KAWS has never been known for his sketches. You can pick up a MOCAD for about the same price as this, so it's not really a case of buying this because you can't afford anything else. If you've got £3,000ish, you can have either. To say Kaws has never been known for his sketches is not really true. And if the appeal of an artwork is in how many other people have it, above all else, then we're not really talking about art collecting.
Exactly. This release is just scraps for those who have missed out on the KAWS boat and are trying to convince themselves this is a nice image for the price. KAWS has never been known for his sketches. You can pick up a MOCAD for about the same price as this, so it's not really a case of buying this because you can't afford anything else. If you've got £3,000ish, you can have either. To say Kaws has never been known for his sketches is not really true. And if the appeal of an artwork is in how many other people have it, above all else, then we're not really talking about art collecting. I never stated the artwork should be less desirable because more people have it, but the edition size should be reflected in the price. That said, an original, mono print, small edition etc generally do have more appeal than something mass produced. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 15:52:01 GMT 1, You can pick up a MOCAD for about the same price as this, so it's not really a case of buying this because you can't afford anything else. If you've got £3,000ish, you can have either. To say Kaws has never been known for his sketches is not really true. And if the appeal of an artwork is in how many other people have it, above all else, then we're not really talking about art collecting. I never stated the artwork should be less desirable because more people have it, but the edition size should be reflected in the price. That said, an original, mono print, small edition etc generally do have more appeal than something mass produced.
I was referencing the post you said you were agreeing with.
You can pick up a MOCAD for about the same price as this, so it's not really a case of buying this because you can't afford anything else. If you've got £3,000ish, you can have either. To say Kaws has never been known for his sketches is not really true. And if the appeal of an artwork is in how many other people have it, above all else, then we're not really talking about art collecting. I never stated the artwork should be less desirable because more people have it, but the edition size should be reflected in the price. That said, an original, mono print, small edition etc generally do have more appeal than something mass produced. I was referencing the post you said you were agreeing with. |
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teabaggins
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by teabaggins on Dec 2, 2019 16:00:28 GMT 1, Basically 3 conversations being had in this order.
1. Those that are only interested in the margins or those that are only interested in the investment potential. Could care less about the image itself.
2. Those who think it’s not representative of Kaws work unless there is an abundance of color. I’m guessing the newer collectors.
3. Those that know this is a great image for a print based on the knowledge of Kaws history and complete body of work.
Basically 3 conversations being had in this order.
1. Those that are only interested in the margins or those that are only interested in the investment potential. Could care less about the image itself.
2. Those who think it’s not representative of Kaws work unless there is an abundance of color. I’m guessing the newer collectors.
3. Those that know this is a great image for a print based on the knowledge of Kaws history and complete body of work.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Hairbland on Dec 2, 2019 16:02:59 GMT 1, And still available. Does this say a lot about price-performance ratio? One is still in my cart by the way
To me it says it has been priced to avoid immediate flipping, with the money going where it should. Nobody knows how many have sold, my guess it will sell out soon enough and that with the team KAWS has supporting him they likely know what they are doing, UAA comments notwithstanding.
And still available. Does this say a lot about price-performance ratio? One is still in my cart by the way To me it says it has been priced to avoid immediate flipping, with the money going where it should. Nobody knows how many have sold, my guess it will sell out soon enough and that with the team KAWS has supporting him they likely know what they are doing, UAA comments notwithstanding. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by orchid on Dec 2, 2019 16:06:13 GMT 1, Why price to avoid flipping straightaway, unlike the other work he and other artists release to allow for secondary? No meat here, still available to the whole globe and still unsold. At this price point and edition size, we've reached tipping point in saturation. I don't see long term stability.
Why price to avoid flipping straightaway, unlike the other work he and other artists release to allow for secondary? No meat here, still available to the whole globe and still unsold. At this price point and edition size, we've reached tipping point in saturation. I don't see long term stability.
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 16:07:07 GMT 1, Kaws and NGV are clearly amateurs. Mr Brainwash would mark it as sold out 10 minutes after release, even if only 5 were sold.
People would talk that it's not small, but actually perfectly sized and easy to frame. That making the edition high, he, unfortunately unsuccessfully, tried to help his fans to purchase one. That while not cheap, it's the same price as release from other, less popular artist.
That the image maybe doesn't pop but it's a classic Kaws imaginery.
Now 14 hours later, nobody knows what is happening. Did Kaws jump the shark? He only cares about the super rich (this is actually annoying, the portfolio was so cheap, that 150% profit flip is considered a better value), this is a money grab (like he needs one, if it was half the price it would be flipped for the current price), edition is way too large (check people on insta complaining that only 170 people in the world can own the blanket) the image is dull (well maybe a little bit inspiring), we live in art bubble, prices will collapse and the end is near.
Kaws and NGV are clearly amateurs. Mr Brainwash would mark it as sold out 10 minutes after release, even if only 5 were sold.
People would talk that it's not small, but actually perfectly sized and easy to frame. That making the edition high, he, unfortunately unsuccessfully, tried to help his fans to purchase one. That while not cheap, it's the same price as release from other, less popular artist.
That the image maybe doesn't pop but it's a classic Kaws imaginery.
Now 14 hours later, nobody knows what is happening. Did Kaws jump the shark? He only cares about the super rich (this is actually annoying, the portfolio was so cheap, that 150% profit flip is considered a better value), this is a money grab (like he needs one, if it was half the price it would be flipped for the current price), edition is way too large (check people on insta complaining that only 170 people in the world can own the blanket) the image is dull (well maybe a little bit inspiring), we live in art bubble, prices will collapse and the end is near.
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Riotcops
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Riotcops on Dec 2, 2019 16:20:00 GMT 1, His print release this week will overshadow this and we can start the process all over again.
His print release this week will overshadow this and we can start the process all over again.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by lv90210 on Dec 2, 2019 16:32:15 GMT 1, Sold out !
Sold out !
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by beicoblack on Dec 2, 2019 16:33:24 GMT 1, Except the one in my cart. Any offers? Flipping 2.0
Except the one in my cart. Any offers? Flipping 2.0 |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 16:33:41 GMT 1, “Fairly priced” on this forum seems to mean “immediately worth more than I paid”. Pieces priced at market rate tend not to sell out immediately because the flippers hold back. This seems priced at actual value, so there’s no immediate rush to grab it.
You can still buy Harland Miller’s most recent release at source because it wasn’t priced to flip.
“Fairly priced” on this forum seems to mean “immediately worth more than I paid”. Pieces priced at market rate tend not to sell out immediately because the flippers hold back. This seems priced at actual value, so there’s no immediate rush to grab it.
You can still buy Harland Miller’s most recent release at source because it wasn’t priced to flip.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Alfonzo Conzeta on Dec 2, 2019 16:50:29 GMT 1,
nob, not true, still available...
nob, not true, still available... |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by ca on Dec 2, 2019 16:50:36 GMT 1,
No biggie, gonna be 5 on Paddle8 next week for less
No biggie, gonna be 5 on Paddle8 next week for less |
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DrWhite
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by DrWhite on Dec 2, 2019 16:52:59 GMT 1,
I can still add to basket
I can still add to basket |
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 16:55:57 GMT 1, I can still add to basket
I think it's just lv9020's shtick
I can still add to basket I think it's just lv9020's shtick |
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DrWhite
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by DrWhite on Dec 2, 2019 16:57:14 GMT 1, I can still add to basket I think it's just lv9020's shtick
Whoops 🤣
I can still add to basket I think it's just lv9020's shtick Whoops 🤣 |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by orchid on Dec 2, 2019 17:06:14 GMT 1, Too hot. Half the price or edition size would make it easy buy/sell out. Edition available this long - another 'record' broken by Kaws.
Too hot. Half the price or edition size would make it easy buy/sell out. Edition available this long - another 'record' broken by Kaws.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Adam The Collector on Dec 2, 2019 17:09:22 GMT 1, Too hot. Half the price or edition size would make it easy buy/sell out. Edition available this long - another 'record' broken by Kaws.
Too hot. Half the price or edition size would make it easy buy/sell out. Edition available this long - another 'record' broken by Kaws. For new genuine collectors like myself I am extremely pleased that I was able to purchase one at release. Exactly what I wanted. I have no concern that this will turn out to be a solid investment as well, just instead of it being immediately more valuable you'll have to give it 6 - 12 months. Buy it, hang it, read it, enjoy it. Down the road, re-home it. |
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by teabaggins on Dec 2, 2019 18:19:08 GMT 1, Not sure anyone is actually “confirmed” as having purchased one online yet are they?
Has anyone gotten the second email after “processing and verification”?
Not sure anyone is actually “confirmed” as having purchased one online yet are they?
Has anyone gotten the second email after “processing and verification”?
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Pawel
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Pawel on Dec 2, 2019 18:23:32 GMT 1, Not sure anyone is actually “confirmed” as having purchased one online yet are they? Has anyone gotten the second email after “processing and verification”?
I doubt there will be any kind of verification. I've got a very similar mail for the puzzles.
Not sure anyone is actually “confirmed” as having purchased one online yet are they? Has anyone gotten the second email after “processing and verification”? I doubt there will be any kind of verification. I've got a very similar mail for the puzzles. |
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