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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 18:42:54 GMT 1, So, how would one go about insuring one of the first 500 mats? I know there's a board for insurance discussion but I'm at a loss to as to what to quote as its value, and whether or not it's authenticated. Any suggestions?
haha,
'excuse me, wonder if you help me please'
yes, sure what would you like
well, it just so happens i have purchased a door mat and am not sure what value to insure it for
A door mat?
yes, a door mat!
For that Sir I believe You will require a specialist insurer as there isn't a box on my drop down list i can tick that has door mat on it, so sorry, bye bye
So, how would one go about insuring one of the first 500 mats? I know there's a board for insurance discussion but I'm at a loss to as to what to quote as its value, and whether or not it's authenticated. Any suggestions? haha, 'excuse me, wonder if you help me please' yes, sure what would you like well, it just so happens i have purchased a door mat and am not sure what value to insure it for A door mat? yes, a door mat! For that Sir I believe You will require a specialist insurer as there isn't a box on my drop down list i can tick that has door mat on it, so sorry, bye bye
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pfffffffffft on Feb 15, 2020 19:02:17 GMT 1, So, how would one go about insuring one of the first 500 mats? I know there's a board for insurance discussion but I'm at a loss to as to what to quote as its value, and whether or not it's authenticated. Any suggestions? Considering that you don't even have it yet you shouldn't bother trying to figure it out now.
Once it's in hand, my guess is, more will be clear.
So, how would one go about insuring one of the first 500 mats? I know there's a board for insurance discussion but I'm at a loss to as to what to quote as its value, and whether or not it's authenticated. Any suggestions? Considering that you don't even have it yet you shouldn't bother trying to figure it out now. Once it's in hand, my guess is, more will be clear.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Terry Fuckwitt on Feb 15, 2020 19:43:03 GMT 1, Looking to pay $1300. Can also add some trade to that. Thanks!
Don't panic people! Buy one at source when the next batch become available.
Looking to pay $1300. Can also add some trade to that. Thanks! Don't panic people! Buy one at source when the next batch become available.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Inknart on Feb 15, 2020 19:58:51 GMT 1, Looking to pay $1300. Can also add some trade to that. Thanks! Don't panic people! Buy one at source when the next batch become available. First 500 sat for an hour. What’s everyone’s guess this 500?
Looking to pay $1300. Can also add some trade to that. Thanks! Don't panic people! Buy one at source when the next batch become available. First 500 sat for an hour. What’s everyone’s guess this 500?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 20:07:30 GMT 1, Looking to pay $1300. Can also add some trade to that. Thanks! Don't panic people! Buy one at source when the next batch become available.
Don't kid yourself. The waiting list will be massive and even lovewelcomes acknowledged not everyone will get one.
"When the next batch of mats are released then we will email the waiting list first to let you know. Sadly we can’t guarantee a mat for everyone on the list as demand is so high, but we will at least be able to inform you first."
500 more and that'll be it.
Banksy won't declare unlimited numbers of these as art with special care instructions. Especially numbered.
Looking to pay $1300. Can also add some trade to that. Thanks! Don't panic people! Buy one at source when the next batch become available. Don't kid yourself. The waiting list will be massive and even lovewelcomes acknowledged not everyone will get one. "When the next batch of mats are released then we will email the waiting list first to let you know. Sadly we can’t guarantee a mat for everyone on the list as demand is so high, but we will at least be able to inform you first." 500 more and that'll be it. Banksy won't declare unlimited numbers of these as art with special care instructions. Especially numbered.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 20:19:11 GMT 1, Don't panic people! Buy one at source when the next batch become available. First 500 sat for an hour. What’s everyone’s guess this 500?
Less
what do i win?
Don't panic people! Buy one at source when the next batch become available. First 500 sat for an hour. What’s everyone’s guess this 500? Less what do i win?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by touchdowntodd on Feb 15, 2020 20:19:31 GMT 1, Don't panic people! Buy one at source when the next batch become available. First 500 sat for an hour. What’s everyone’s guess this 500?
Much slower, much higher price like everything on 2nd change gdp.. IF it's the same mat and affiliation.. my guess is not
Don't panic people! Buy one at source when the next batch become available. First 500 sat for an hour. What’s everyone’s guess this 500? Much slower, much higher price like everything on 2nd change gdp.. IF it's the same mat and affiliation.. my guess is not
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Blakeies on Feb 15, 2020 20:33:30 GMT 1, Just because they are numbered though it doesn’t mean they will be numbered as number x of 500. Or Y of 1000. They could just have a number as they are produced?
I’m hoping they will sell them for a while. That way it would keep a nice amount of money coming in for the charity
Just because they are numbered though it doesn’t mean they will be numbered as number x of 500. Or Y of 1000. They could just have a number as they are produced?
I’m hoping they will sell them for a while. That way it would keep a nice amount of money coming in for the charity
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by GMA on Feb 15, 2020 20:40:31 GMT 1, Just because they are numbered though it doesn’t mean they will be numbered as number x of 500. Or Y of 1000. They could just have a number as they are produced? I’m hoping they will sell them for a while. That way it would keep a nice amount of money coming in for the charity
Thats what I hope too, like with box sets. It'll keep them working and from the photos I've seen, it really is a life changer for them.
Just because they are numbered though it doesn’t mean they will be numbered as number x of 500. Or Y of 1000. They could just have a number as they are produced? I’m hoping they will sell them for a while. That way it would keep a nice amount of money coming in for the charity Thats what I hope too, like with box sets. It'll keep them working and from the photos I've seen, it really is a life changer for them.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 20:49:30 GMT 1, What was the numbering on the box sets? Like an invoice number?
What was the numbering on the box sets? Like an invoice number?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by GMA on Feb 15, 2020 20:52:25 GMT 1, What was the numbering on the box sets? Like an invoice number?
I think so, I don't have one unfortunately.
What was the numbering on the box sets? Like an invoice number? I think so, I don't have one unfortunately.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Inknart on Feb 15, 2020 20:52:46 GMT 1, Just because they are numbered though it doesn’t mean they will be numbered as number x of 500. Or Y of 1000. They could just have a number as they are produced? I’m hoping they will sell them for a while. That way it would keep a nice amount of money coming in for the charity Thats what I hope too, like with box sets. It'll keep them working and from the photos I've seen, it really is a life changer for them. I don’t think that would work well. I think interest would immediately die. It would be smarter if there was some big reveal before. Then their mailing list gets everyone’s info, they crank the price up to market and make 5-10 million in one hit which funds them for a long time and Love Welcomes gets worldwide publicity
Just because they are numbered though it doesn’t mean they will be numbered as number x of 500. Or Y of 1000. They could just have a number as they are produced? I’m hoping they will sell them for a while. That way it would keep a nice amount of money coming in for the charity Thats what I hope too, like with box sets. It'll keep them working and from the photos I've seen, it really is a life changer for them. I don’t think that would work well. I think interest would immediately die. It would be smarter if there was some big reveal before. Then their mailing list gets everyone’s info, they crank the price up to market and make 5-10 million in one hit which funds them for a long time and Love Welcomes gets worldwide publicity
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by touchdowntodd on Feb 15, 2020 21:01:07 GMT 1, Thats what I hope too, like with box sets. It'll keep them working and from the photos I've seen, it really is a life changer for them. I don’t think that would work well. I think interest would immediately die. It would be smarter if there was some big reveal before. Then their mailing list gets everyone’s info, they crank the price up to market and make 5-10 million in one hit which funds them for a long time and Love Welcomes gets worldwide publicity
EXACTLY....
Plus we all know round 2 is for the better off according to B . Lots of speculation which is fun, but we all know nothing.
Thats what I hope too, like with box sets. It'll keep them working and from the photos I've seen, it really is a life changer for them. I don’t think that would work well. I think interest would immediately die. It would be smarter if there was some big reveal before. Then their mailing list gets everyone’s info, they crank the price up to market and make 5-10 million in one hit which funds them for a long time and Love Welcomes gets worldwide publicity EXACTLY.... Plus we all know round 2 is for the better off according to B . Lots of speculation which is fun, but we all know nothing.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by GMA on Feb 15, 2020 21:01:20 GMT 1, Thats what I hope too, like with box sets. It'll keep them working and from the photos I've seen, it really is a life changer for them. I don’t think that would work well. I think interest would immediately die. It would be smarter if there was some big reveal before. Then their mailing list gets everyone’s info, they crank the price up to market and make 5-10 million in one hit which funds them for a long time and Love Welcomes gets worldwide publicity
To make £5 million though they'd have to charge £10k per mat. Even more for £10mil. I don't think that's realistic. And the only people i can see whose interest would immediately die are those who see the value of the item more precious than the piece of art itself. If they kept offering them, anyone who wanted one, would get it. I see your point of view also, I'm just not sure that is the goal here.
Thats what I hope too, like with box sets. It'll keep them working and from the photos I've seen, it really is a life changer for them. I don’t think that would work well. I think interest would immediately die. It would be smarter if there was some big reveal before. Then their mailing list gets everyone’s info, they crank the price up to market and make 5-10 million in one hit which funds them for a long time and Love Welcomes gets worldwide publicity To make £5 million though they'd have to charge £10k per mat. Even more for £10mil. I don't think that's realistic. And the only people i can see whose interest would immediately die are those who see the value of the item more precious than the piece of art itself. If they kept offering them, anyone who wanted one, would get it. I see your point of view also, I'm just not sure that is the goal here.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Inknart on Feb 15, 2020 21:28:53 GMT 1, I don’t think that would work well. I think interest would immediately die. It would be smarter if there was some big reveal before. Then their mailing list gets everyone’s info, they crank the price up to market and make 5-10 million in one hit which funds them for a long time and Love Welcomes gets worldwide publicity To make £5 million though they'd have to charge £10k per mat. Even more for £10mil. I don't think that's realistic. And the only people i can see whose interest would immediately die are those who see the value of the item more precious than the piece of art itself. If they kept offering them, anyone who wanted one, would get it. I see your point of view also, I'm just not sure that is the goal here.
You’re drastically underestimating what banksy would do and possibly gift with these mats to bring attention to this charity. There is possibly more to this than any of us know.
I don’t think that would work well. I think interest would immediately die. It would be smarter if there was some big reveal before. Then their mailing list gets everyone’s info, they crank the price up to market and make 5-10 million in one hit which funds them for a long time and Love Welcomes gets worldwide publicity To make £5 million though they'd have to charge £10k per mat. Even more for £10mil. I don't think that's realistic. And the only people i can see whose interest would immediately die are those who see the value of the item more precious than the piece of art itself. If they kept offering them, anyone who wanted one, would get it. I see your point of view also, I'm just not sure that is the goal here. You’re drastically underestimating what banksy would do and possibly gift with these mats to bring attention to this charity. There is possibly more to this than any of us know.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by GMA on Feb 15, 2020 21:31:44 GMT 1, To make £5 million though they'd have to charge £10k per mat. Even more for £10mil. I don't think that's realistic. And the only people i can see whose interest would immediately die are those who see the value of the item more precious than the piece of art itself. If they kept offering them, anyone who wanted one, would get it. I see your point of view also, I'm just not sure that is the goal here. You’re drastically underestimating what banksy would do and possibly gift with these mats to bring attention to this charity. There is possibly more to this than any of us know.
I'm sure we'll find out in the next week or so.
To make £5 million though they'd have to charge £10k per mat. Even more for £10mil. I don't think that's realistic. And the only people i can see whose interest would immediately die are those who see the value of the item more precious than the piece of art itself. If they kept offering them, anyone who wanted one, would get it. I see your point of view also, I'm just not sure that is the goal here. You’re drastically underestimating what banksy would do and possibly gift with these mats to bring attention to this charity. There is possibly more to this than any of us know. I'm sure we'll find out in the next week or so.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Inknart on Feb 15, 2020 21:39:07 GMT 1, You’re drastically underestimating what banksy would do and possibly gift with these mats to bring attention to this charity. There is possibly more to this than any of us know. I'm sure we'll find out in the next week or so. It could end up being nothing but the mat and GDP Tag as with other items, either way I'm happy and it's for a good cause. Be lying if I said I haven't been having fun letting my mind wander...
You’re drastically underestimating what banksy would do and possibly gift with these mats to bring attention to this charity. There is possibly more to this than any of us know. I'm sure we'll find out in the next week or so. It could end up being nothing but the mat and GDP Tag as with other items, either way I'm happy and it's for a good cause. Be lying if I said I haven't been having fun letting my mind wander...
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by GMA on Feb 15, 2020 21:45:28 GMT 1, I'm sure we'll find out in the next week or so. It could end up being nothing but the mat and GDP Tag as with other items, either way I'm happy and it's for a good cause. Be lying if I said I haven't been having fun letting my mind wander...
Of course, and that's part of it. Lots of different opinions on it, you'll find out soon enough though! I know Banksy does a lot for the charity and it clearly means a lot but I'd say he has already done plenty by doing this collaboration. So I'm not sure the next 500 would be any higher than £500. Let's see what next week brings 🍻
I'm sure we'll find out in the next week or so. It could end up being nothing but the mat and GDP Tag as with other items, either way I'm happy and it's for a good cause. Be lying if I said I haven't been having fun letting my mind wander... Of course, and that's part of it. Lots of different opinions on it, you'll find out soon enough though! I know Banksy does a lot for the charity and it clearly means a lot but I'd say he has already done plenty by doing this collaboration. So I'm not sure the next 500 would be any higher than £500. Let's see what next week brings 🍻
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Terry Fuckwitt on Feb 15, 2020 22:56:24 GMT 1, I'm not sure that anyone that ordered a mat will get anything other than a mat. I also think the next batch of 500 will be priced the same as the first.
Maybe also a little too much excitement over this statement by Banksy too imo.
“Your mat is a hand made piece of art and should ideally be used for display purposes only. We would advise against walking on it extensively or rubbing dirty boots on it repeatedly. Avoid vacuuming and clean gently using a canister of pressured air.”
To me, this reads like a disclaimer. He is saying that these doormats are not meant for use as a traditional doormat as they will not be fit for that purpose. It's meant to stop people complaining that the lettering fell off when they wiped their feet on them. Not because they will be worth a fortune in a few years.
I'm not slagging these off in any way, as I think this was one of the standout pieces at gdp and the charity is a great cause. I am just adding my opinion from an outside point of view, without any hype or inflated excitement.
I'm not sure that anyone that ordered a mat will get anything other than a mat. I also think the next batch of 500 will be priced the same as the first.
Maybe also a little too much excitement over this statement by Banksy too imo.
“Your mat is a hand made piece of art and should ideally be used for display purposes only. We would advise against walking on it extensively or rubbing dirty boots on it repeatedly. Avoid vacuuming and clean gently using a canister of pressured air.”
To me, this reads like a disclaimer. He is saying that these doormats are not meant for use as a traditional doormat as they will not be fit for that purpose. It's meant to stop people complaining that the lettering fell off when they wiped their feet on them. Not because they will be worth a fortune in a few years.
I'm not slagging these off in any way, as I think this was one of the standout pieces at gdp and the charity is a great cause. I am just adding my opinion from an outside point of view, without any hype or inflated excitement.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pfffffffffft on Feb 15, 2020 23:43:06 GMT 1, To make £5 million though they'd have to charge £10k per mat. Even more for £10mil. I don't think that's realistic. And the only people i can see whose interest would immediately die are those who see the value of the item more precious than the piece of art itself. If they kept offering them, anyone who wanted one, would get it. I see your point of view also, I'm just not sure that is the goal here. You’re drastically underestimating what banksy would do and possibly gift with these mats to bring attention to this charity. There is possibly more to this than any of us know. I think Banksy has been very generous across many migrants charities. Not just with LW but Choose Love and the additional anonymous support of private migrant rescue charities including another GDP item. His public facing gifts seem to be in the range of 500K GBP to 1M GBP. It would be unusual for him to go beyond that range for this particular charity as even a run of the 1000 mats supplies them with 500K GBP. He seems to be smartly spreading his gifts around.
I think, based on LWs posts, they've confirmed at the very least there will be an additional 500.
Based on everything we know now I think the next 500 are 500 GDP as well which sets Love Welcomes up with a great little fund of 500K GDP for a very small, but important, charity.
It's possible that those mats do end up being unlimited but I think it would be a struggle to sustain sales at the current price level for this mat for more than a few months.
Anything is possible but I guess really it goes back to what's probable.
To make £5 million though they'd have to charge £10k per mat. Even more for £10mil. I don't think that's realistic. And the only people i can see whose interest would immediately die are those who see the value of the item more precious than the piece of art itself. If they kept offering them, anyone who wanted one, would get it. I see your point of view also, I'm just not sure that is the goal here. You’re drastically underestimating what banksy would do and possibly gift with these mats to bring attention to this charity. There is possibly more to this than any of us know. I think Banksy has been very generous across many migrants charities. Not just with LW but Choose Love and the additional anonymous support of private migrant rescue charities including another GDP item. His public facing gifts seem to be in the range of 500K GBP to 1M GBP. It would be unusual for him to go beyond that range for this particular charity as even a run of the 1000 mats supplies them with 500K GBP. He seems to be smartly spreading his gifts around. I think, based on LWs posts, they've confirmed at the very least there will be an additional 500. Based on everything we know now I think the next 500 are 500 GDP as well which sets Love Welcomes up with a great little fund of 500K GDP for a very small, but important, charity. It's possible that those mats do end up being unlimited but I think it would be a struggle to sustain sales at the current price level for this mat for more than a few months. Anything is possible but I guess really it goes back to what's probable.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pfffffffffft on Feb 15, 2020 23:47:35 GMT 1, What was the numbering on the box sets? Like an invoice number? Some of them have some sort of numbering and lettering system on the bottoms probably indicating who painted it and what day as well as any other identifier they chose.
What was the numbering on the box sets? Like an invoice number? Some of them have some sort of numbering and lettering system on the bottoms probably indicating who painted it and what day as well as any other identifier they chose.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by sgolby on Feb 16, 2020 3:24:38 GMT 1, Everyone relax, you bought a mat, you’re getting a mat. Personally i feel lucky to have been able to purchase one, and happy that the money went to a VERY VERY good cause.
Everyone relax, you bought a mat, you’re getting a mat. Personally i feel lucky to have been able to purchase one, and happy that the money went to a VERY VERY good cause.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 16, 2020 3:43:09 GMT 1, What was going through your mind during that one hour when the mat was online up for sale? Being all banksy fanatics, I’m sure everyone here saw it. We were all at the frontline. And the had the option to click checkout or no. Everyone would’ve read all the t and c of GDP. Why did or didn’t you spend 500 quid on what was presented as, essentially handmade, unlimited, gift shop merch?
What was going through your mind during that one hour when the mat was online up for sale? Being all banksy fanatics, I’m sure everyone here saw it. We were all at the frontline. And the had the option to click checkout or no. Everyone would’ve read all the t and c of GDP. Why did or didn’t you spend 500 quid on what was presented as, essentially handmade, unlimited, gift shop merch?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by touchdowntodd on Feb 16, 2020 5:14:09 GMT 1, What was going through your mind during that one hour when the mat was online up for sale? Being all banksy fanatics, I’m sure everyone here saw it. We were all at the frontline. And the had the option to click checkout or no. Everyone would’ve read all the t and c of GDP. Why did or didn’t you spend 500 quid on what was presented as, essentially handmade, unlimited, gift shop merch?
I did, and was more than happy to both support the charity and get one of my favorite pieces from an event I only wish I could've seen in person.. in all honesty I freaked out when it was available and bought it before I even tried anything else. I went through each item seeing if there was some form of trick, and was ecstatic to be able to purchase this and support. Since then, under just been waiting with my plans I've had on how to display it. Such a meaningful image
What was going through your mind during that one hour when the mat was online up for sale? Being all banksy fanatics, I’m sure everyone here saw it. We were all at the frontline. And the had the option to click checkout or no. Everyone would’ve read all the t and c of GDP. Why did or didn’t you spend 500 quid on what was presented as, essentially handmade, unlimited, gift shop merch? I did, and was more than happy to both support the charity and get one of my favorite pieces from an event I only wish I could've seen in person.. in all honesty I freaked out when it was available and bought it before I even tried anything else. I went through each item seeing if there was some form of trick, and was ecstatic to be able to purchase this and support. Since then, under just been waiting with my plans I've had on how to display it. Such a meaningful image
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 16, 2020 5:45:55 GMT 1, Is this thread for real... Hopefully people realise these are just doormats..
I think folks who didn’t buy see these as just floor mats? Was that why forum members here didn’t pull the trigger?
Is this thread for real... Hopefully people realise these are just doormats.. I think folks who didn’t buy see these as just floor mats? Was that why forum members here didn’t pull the trigger?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Duke Down Stairs on Feb 16, 2020 5:49:54 GMT 1, And still in Kubler-Ross Stage 1.
And still in Kubler-Ross Stage 1.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Yeah Yeah Yeah Round2 on Feb 16, 2020 7:26:50 GMT 1, Is this thread for real... Hopefully people realise these are just doormats..
The voice of reason.
Is this thread for real... Hopefully people realise these are just doormats.. The voice of reason.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by GMA on Feb 16, 2020 8:33:05 GMT 1, What was going through your mind during that one hour when the mat was online up for sale? Being all banksy fanatics, I’m sure everyone here saw it. We were all at the frontline. And the had the option to click checkout or no. Everyone would’ve read all the t and c of GDP. Why did or didn’t you spend 500 quid on what was presented as, essentially handmade, unlimited, gift shop merch?
When the site went live I went straight to Banksquiat, added to cart, nearly sh*t myself and then realised it wasn't yet available. I laughed to myself and thought "well played!".
Then I took some time and went through the site looking at the items and Ts and Cs. When I read "one item per person per household" I decided there and then I would apply for the Banksquiat. I spotted the Welcome mat, and saw it was available, I starred at the add to cart and was torn between purchasing the mat and using my one chance, or applying for the lottery. I opted for the print.
I love the message of the mat but I was having trouble trying to work out how display it, also as the site said unlimited, 500 now, 500 later I thought "well, I may have another chance at this at a later stage but for now, I want to opt for the print"
I then waited until about 11pm to apply, after 'crafting' my answer, hit submit and then waited...and waited...and waited...and im still waiting now.
All round, a great experience (yes disappointing on a massive scale too) and very well done.
What was going through your mind during that one hour when the mat was online up for sale? Being all banksy fanatics, I’m sure everyone here saw it. We were all at the frontline. And the had the option to click checkout or no. Everyone would’ve read all the t and c of GDP. Why did or didn’t you spend 500 quid on what was presented as, essentially handmade, unlimited, gift shop merch? When the site went live I went straight to Banksquiat, added to cart, nearly sh*t myself and then realised it wasn't yet available. I laughed to myself and thought "well played!". Then I took some time and went through the site looking at the items and Ts and Cs. When I read "one item per person per household" I decided there and then I would apply for the Banksquiat. I spotted the Welcome mat, and saw it was available, I starred at the add to cart and was torn between purchasing the mat and using my one chance, or applying for the lottery. I opted for the print. I love the message of the mat but I was having trouble trying to work out how display it, also as the site said unlimited, 500 now, 500 later I thought "well, I may have another chance at this at a later stage but for now, I want to opt for the print" I then waited until about 11pm to apply, after 'crafting' my answer, hit submit and then waited...and waited...and waited...and im still waiting now. All round, a great experience (yes disappointing on a massive scale too) and very well done.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 16, 2020 9:19:16 GMT 1, i hovered over the payment button for many long minutes. tabbing between that page the gdp page and this forum - like a crack addict scrapping for scraps of crack.
And seeing the "add to cart" still there - unchanged for tens of minutes - an eternity in Banksy drop world - felt like they really meant unlimited when they said unlimited...
And folks saying I may be disqualified from the "main" store...
Thinking... had I wanted an unlimited Banksy - Maybe i should be going for the spray can, t-shirts or cushions. They were unlimited and far cheaper and more Banksy-like.
At that time - all the unlimited felt like sure shots. Why should I plunge 500 quid on this?
A lot of unknowns and variables. A few facts. One being - whatever happens, a good charity gets the money. Right after payment - a mix of buyer’s remorse (a 500 quid doormat??) and consumer dopamine-spiked high of online shopping (equals to buying a pricey open ed Kaws toy) worry (disqualification!) ... and how the heck am I going to frame this.. or convince the mrs that this is art...
The add to cart button remained unchanged for a long while after I paid - which really didn't help!
f**k it. I got a meaningful piece from my favourite artist and the money did some good. Good enough for me.
Fuck it if the "add to cart" button stayed their till end of time...
I’ll make that 500 quid back selling crack or something..
Slept well that night.
i hovered over the payment button for many long minutes. tabbing between that page the gdp page and this forum - like a crack addict scrapping for scraps of crack.
And seeing the "add to cart" still there - unchanged for tens of minutes - an eternity in Banksy drop world - felt like they really meant unlimited when they said unlimited...
And folks saying I may be disqualified from the "main" store...
Thinking... had I wanted an unlimited Banksy - Maybe i should be going for the spray can, t-shirts or cushions. They were unlimited and far cheaper and more Banksy-like.
At that time - all the unlimited felt like sure shots. Why should I plunge 500 quid on this?
A lot of unknowns and variables. A few facts. One being - whatever happens, a good charity gets the money. Right after payment - a mix of buyer’s remorse (a 500 quid doormat??) and consumer dopamine-spiked high of online shopping (equals to buying a pricey open ed Kaws toy) worry (disqualification!) ... and how the heck am I going to frame this.. or convince the mrs that this is art...
The add to cart button remained unchanged for a long while after I paid - which really didn't help!
f**k it. I got a meaningful piece from my favourite artist and the money did some good. Good enough for me.
Fuck it if the "add to cart" button stayed their till end of time...
I’ll make that 500 quid back selling crack or something..
Slept well that night.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Carl Cashman Art on Feb 16, 2020 9:23:29 GMT 1,
Thats what I hope too, like with box sets. It'll keep them working and from the photos I've seen, it really is a life changer for them. I don’t think that would work well. I think interest would immediately die. It would be smarter if there was some big reveal before. Then their mailing list gets everyone’s info, they crank the price up to market and make 5-10 million in one hit which funds them for a long time and Love Welcomes gets worldwide publicity
Box sets have been pumped out 20 a day for 3 years and the interest has not dropped.
Thats what I hope too, like with box sets. It'll keep them working and from the photos I've seen, it really is a life changer for them. I don’t think that would work well. I think interest would immediately die. It would be smarter if there was some big reveal before. Then their mailing list gets everyone’s info, they crank the price up to market and make 5-10 million in one hit which funds them for a long time and Love Welcomes gets worldwide publicity Box sets have been pumped out 20 a day for 3 years and the interest has not dropped.
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