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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Happy Go Lucky Chap on Apr 6, 2023 23:37:08 GMT 1, I was very kindly gifted one of these from a friend I met on here. We occasionally meet up/ send each other gifts, do swaps, in the true spirit of collecting/ what this forum used to be about. The OP is entitled to ask for any price he sees fit, and in my opinion the asking price for a 1st batch does not seem unreasonable. Good luck with the sale Sir.
Play nicely guys.
I was very kindly gifted one of these from a friend I met on here. We occasionally meet up/ send each other gifts, do swaps, in the true spirit of collecting/ what this forum used to be about. The OP is entitled to ask for any price he sees fit, and in my opinion the asking price for a 1st batch does not seem unreasonable. Good luck with the sale Sir.
Play nicely guys.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by zoomrider on Apr 6, 2023 23:47:31 GMT 1, One from first edition sold for 2850 in January so not that far off smart arse. Go and shit on another thread or if you can't say anything useful don't say anything. Wow, what a cunt you are, sorry I am not allowed my opinion! Banksy sales are declining, unless you live under a rock, go back to where you come from! t**t! If you havenโt got anything nice to sayโฆ
GLWS original poster. Itโs beautifully framed. I believe the Welcome Mat as a piece will be worth a lot in future. Truly thought provoking and of historical relevance (one of the most political/morally challenging issues of our time).
One from first edition sold for 2850 in January so not that far off smart arse. Go and shit on another thread or if you can't say anything useful don't say anything. Wow, what a cunt you are, sorry I am not allowed my opinion! Banksy sales are declining, unless you live under a rock, go back to where you come from! t**t! If you havenโt got anything nice to sayโฆ GLWS original poster. Itโs beautifully framed. I believe the Welcome Mat as a piece will be worth a lot in future. Truly thought provoking and of historical relevance (one of the most political/morally challenging issues of our time).
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Rude Copper
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Rude Copper on Apr 7, 2023 9:21:08 GMT 1, I think the welcome mat is still a good investment, as a poster said earlier, it is a very powerful piece of contemporary art, it was the fact that is was seen as unlimited at one point that capped its value. How many are there now 2500?, As to how much it would rise, not hugely I suspect, the banksy market has spiked and peaked, fuelled by cheap credit and a greedy bill rush,, the like weโre not likely to see again, So as with most things, if you like it, buy it. And donโt worry about future value so much, youโll enjoy it a lot more
I think the welcome mat is still a good investment, as a poster said earlier, it is a very powerful piece of contemporary art, it was the fact that is was seen as unlimited at one point that capped its value. How many are there now 2500?, As to how much it would rise, not hugely I suspect, the banksy market has spiked and peaked, fuelled by cheap credit and a greedy bill rush,, the like weโre not likely to see again, So as with most things, if you like it, buy it. And donโt worry about future value so much, youโll enjoy it a lot more
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Carl Cashman Art on Apr 7, 2023 10:15:02 GMT 1, I think the welcome mat is still a good investment, as a plaster said earlier, it is a very powerful piece of contemporary art, it was the fact that is was seen as unlimited at one point that capped its value. How many are there now 2500?, As to how much it would rise, not hugely I suspect, the banksy market has spiked and peaked, fuelled by cheap credit and a greedy bill rush,, the like weโre not likely to see again, So as with most things, if you like it, buy it. And donโt worry about future value so much, youโll enjoy it a lot more Give it 10 years and I'm sure we'll all be doing the same again.
As for the mat, great pieces ๐
I think the welcome mat is still a good investment, as a plaster said earlier, it is a very powerful piece of contemporary art, it was the fact that is was seen as unlimited at one point that capped its value. How many are there now 2500?, As to how much it would rise, not hugely I suspect, the banksy market has spiked and peaked, fuelled by cheap credit and a greedy bill rush,, the like weโre not likely to see again, So as with most things, if you like it, buy it. And donโt worry about future value so much, youโll enjoy it a lot more Give it 10 years and I'm sure we'll all be doing the same again. As for the mat, great pieces ๐
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Majestic on Apr 8, 2023 17:52:49 GMT 1, Thanks for all the input (good and bad).
I've updated the price to reflect the interest I've had so far, which suggests I'm not a million miles away.
Putting it out there for an easter special @ ยฃ2500 ono.
Have a good one ๐ซถ
Thanks for all the input (good and bad).
I've updated the price to reflect the interest I've had so far, which suggests I'm not a million miles away.
Putting it out there for an easter special @ ยฃ2500 ono.
Have a good one ๐ซถ
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by bendawg on Apr 9, 2023 9:17:26 GMT 1, Imagine the scene, Banksy announces a lottery for a piece of his art limited to 2500. The number of entrants would be the usual stratospheric number, the price would probably be ยฃ3k and the flip value at least 20k. Fragile was 5k and being flipped for 80k on a release of 50 I recall. The way these mats have been released in to marker has distorted the way we consider them. Itโs an authorised Bansky with a form of COA. Give me this over the cushions.
Imagine the scene, Banksy announces a lottery for a piece of his art limited to 2500. The number of entrants would be the usual stratospheric number, the price would probably be ยฃ3k and the flip value at least 20k. Fragile was 5k and being flipped for 80k on a release of 50 I recall. The way these mats have been released in to marker has distorted the way we consider them. Itโs an authorised Bansky with a form of COA. Give me this over the cushions.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by King and a Duck on Apr 9, 2023 12:38:44 GMT 1, Imagine the scene, Banksy announces a lottery for a piece of his art limited to 2500. The number of entrants would be the usual stratospheric number, the price would probably be ยฃ3k and the flip value at least 20k. Fragile was 5k and being flipped for 80k on a release of 50 I recall. The way these mats have been released in to marker has distorted the way we consider them. Itโs an authorised Bansky with a form of COA. Give me this over the cushions. You'd prefer one of 5000 mats made by a third party than one (two) of very few cushions that have been hand-sprayed by Banksy?
To be fair, I have both and it's a lot easier to display the mat.
Imagine the scene, Banksy announces a lottery for a piece of his art limited to 2500. The number of entrants would be the usual stratospheric number, the price would probably be ยฃ3k and the flip value at least 20k. Fragile was 5k and being flipped for 80k on a release of 50 I recall. The way these mats have been released in to marker has distorted the way we consider them. Itโs an authorised Bansky with a form of COA. Give me this over the cushions. You'd prefer one of 5000 mats made by a third party than one (two) of very few cushions that have been hand-sprayed by Banksy? To be fair, I have both and it's a lot easier to display the mat.
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bendawg
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by bendawg on Apr 9, 2023 15:55:02 GMT 1, My post was perhaps unclear my point was if you consider the work itself Iโd prefer the mat but the route to market of the mat versus the cushions dilutes its appeal. Clearly when factoring in release platform and Ed number without seeing the item, youโd end up with a pair of cushions. The welcome mat to me is a more impactful piece of art.
My post was perhaps unclear my point was if you consider the work itself Iโd prefer the mat but the route to market of the mat versus the cushions dilutes its appeal. Clearly when factoring in release platform and Ed number without seeing the item, youโd end up with a pair of cushions. The welcome mat to me is a more impactful piece of art.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by King and a Duck on Apr 9, 2023 19:19:51 GMT 1, My post was perhaps unclear my point was if you consider the work itself Iโd prefer the mat but the route to market of the mat versus the cushions dilutes its appeal. Clearly when factoring in release platform and Ed number without seeing the item, youโd end up with a pair of cushions. The welcome mat to me is a more impactful piece of art. Fair point.
My post was perhaps unclear my point was if you consider the work itself Iโd prefer the mat but the route to market of the mat versus the cushions dilutes its appeal. Clearly when factoring in release platform and Ed number without seeing the item, youโd end up with a pair of cushions. The welcome mat to me is a more impactful piece of art. Fair point.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by John The Badgers on Apr 9, 2023 19:42:26 GMT 1, Just my contribution, and this from not a huge fan of Mr B, but in my opinion, and values of his work aside, this is what I would put on my wall if I wanted something by him. Always liked them. Really like the framing too, best I've seen.
I would also reiterate Acmethunderer's post about the seller, have dealt with Mr Majestic not so long ago, would definitely recommend to say the least.
All the best with the sale.
Just my contribution, and this from not a huge fan of Mr B, but in my opinion, and values of his work aside, this is what I would put on my wall if I wanted something by him. Always liked them. Really like the framing too, best I've seen.
I would also reiterate Acmethunderer's post about the seller, have dealt with Mr Majestic not so long ago, would definitely recommend to say the least.
All the best with the sale.
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Majestic
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Majestic on Apr 9, 2023 23:26:03 GMT 1, Thanks for the kind words ๐
This has now sold pending payment.
Enjoy the rest of your Easter!
Thanks for the kind words ๐
This has now sold pending payment.
Enjoy the rest of your Easter!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by LJCal on Apr 10, 2023 2:50:45 GMT 1, Just curious why someone would care if it was from the first batch or last batch? Are the first batch in anyway different from the others aside from the numbering?
Just curious why someone would care if it was from the first batch or last batch? Are the first batch in anyway different from the others aside from the numbering?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Acme Thunderer on Apr 10, 2023 7:38:17 GMT 1, Just curious why someone would care if it was from the first batch or last batch? Are the first batch in anyway different from the others aside from the numbering? Think of them as the โfirst editionโ - so same reason why first edition books are more desirable.
Every mat, whether from the first batch or last batch will be slightly different as handmade by different people.
(for full disclosureโฆ I donโt own one, or look to buy, but always thought they are an interesting concept)
Just curious why someone would care if it was from the first batch or last batch? Are the first batch in anyway different from the others aside from the numbering? Think of them as the โfirst editionโ - so same reason why first edition books are more desirable. Every mat, whether from the first batch or last batch will be slightly different as handmade by different people. (for full disclosureโฆ I donโt own one, or look to buy, but always thought they are an interesting concept)
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by J0NNY on Apr 10, 2023 7:55:11 GMT 1, Just curious why someone would care if it was from the first batch or last batch? Are the first batch in anyway different from the others aside from the numbering? I think the tags got improved for every batch after the first run
Just curious why someone would care if it was from the first batch or last batch? Are the first batch in anyway different from the others aside from the numbering? I think the tags got improved for every batch after the first run
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Londown 01 on Apr 10, 2023 8:13:36 GMT 1, Just curious why someone would care if it was from the first batch or last batch? Are the first batch in anyway different from the others aside from the numbering? There was a discussion about this a few months back. I think it comes down to what you (want to) believe: some see them as more valuable because they're the "first/ original run", others see them as the first 500 of the same edition.
I personally view it as one edition, but I think that prices reflect the fact that the first batch is somewhat more desirable.
Just curious why someone would care if it was from the first batch or last batch? Are the first batch in anyway different from the others aside from the numbering? There was a discussion about this a few months back. I think it comes down to what you (want to) believe: some see them as more valuable because they're the "first/ original run", others see them as the first 500 of the same edition. I personally view it as one edition, but I think that prices reflect the fact that the first batch is somewhat more desirable.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Pint of cockles on Apr 10, 2023 8:38:39 GMT 1, Looking to sell this banksy welcome mat still in itโs original box never yet framed
looking for offers around ยฃ1200
based london/Essex
Looking to sell this banksy welcome mat still in itโs original box never yet framed looking for offers around ยฃ1200 based london/Essex
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Superfuzz bigmuff on Apr 10, 2023 9:56:42 GMT 1, Just curious why someone would care if it was from the first batch or last batch? Are the first batch in anyway different from the others aside from the numbering? I think the tags got improved for every batch after the first run It was the opposite wasnโt it - they got worse - the first batch have stitched on tags whereas the later ones were tied on
Just curious why someone would care if it was from the first batch or last batch? Are the first batch in anyway different from the others aside from the numbering? I think the tags got improved for every batch after the first run It was the opposite wasnโt it - they got worse - the first batch have stitched on tags whereas the later ones were tied on
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Londown 01
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Londown 01 on Apr 10, 2023 10:09:54 GMT 1, I think the tags got improved for every batch after the first run It was the opposite wasnโt it - they got worse - the first batch have stitched on tags whereas the later ones were tied on Depends on what you consider to be better i suppose
I think the tags got improved for every batch after the first run It was the opposite wasnโt it - they got worse - the first batch have stitched on tags whereas the later ones were tied on Depends on what you consider to be better i suppose
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Rude Copper
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Rude Copper on Apr 10, 2023 11:09:35 GMT 1, was 5000 the final edition size? i thought it was 2500?
was 5000 the final edition size? i thought it was 2500?
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Rude Copper
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Rude Copper on Apr 10, 2023 11:12:35 GMT 1, The first 500 coincided with the GDP shop, the tags were stiched on as opposed to tied with string, but its the affiliation with the launch of the shop that gave it the edge, in desirability. I havent got one btw.......
The first 500 coincided with the GDP shop, the tags were stiched on as opposed to tied with string, but its the affiliation with the launch of the shop that gave it the edge, in desirability. I havent got one btw.......
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jeanmichel
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by jeanmichel on Apr 10, 2023 13:12:04 GMT 1, Great price!
Great price!
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jeanmichel
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by jeanmichel on Apr 10, 2023 13:12:14 GMT 1, Great price!
Great price!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Crime in the City on Apr 10, 2023 13:15:29 GMT 1, Great price!
Great price!
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andug
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by andug on Apr 10, 2023 13:53:30 GMT 1, Great price!
Great price!
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Wearology
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Wearology on Apr 10, 2023 14:28:26 GMT 1, Great Price !
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Crime in the City on Apr 10, 2023 14:59:07 GMT 1, Great price!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by blurp on Apr 10, 2023 15:39:14 GMT 1, Great price!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Lroy on Apr 10, 2023 15:55:02 GMT 1, Expensive !
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Superfuzz bigmuff on Apr 10, 2023 15:55:24 GMT 1, Great Price!
Great Price!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by elzerman on Apr 10, 2023 16:50:55 GMT 1, Itโs a price!
Itโs a price!
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