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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Henry Gale Was Here on Feb 19, 2020 17:27:55 GMT 1, Rough estimates on size. I was thinking perspex UV Box lay flat on the floor, but I'm more than happy to look at the wonderful ideas more creative people have. Am I the only one who finds this horrible? nothing to do with the initial project! Gotta say, this was what I first thought of when I saw the pics of the actual mats that were going out (vs the one in the shop):
Rough estimates on size. I was thinking perspex UV Box lay flat on the floor, but I'm more than happy to look at the wonderful ideas more creative people have. Am I the only one who finds this horrible? nothing to do with the initial project! Gotta say, this was what I first thought of when I saw the pics of the actual mats that were going out (vs the one in the shop):
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teabaggins
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by teabaggins on Feb 19, 2020 17:30:45 GMT 1, For the sake of art, would it be completely inappropriate to pair it with my Maurizio Cattelan edition? well done
For the sake of art, would it be completely inappropriate to pair it with my Maurizio Cattelan edition? well done
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Terry Fuckwitt on Feb 19, 2020 17:31:07 GMT 1, Nice to see the new arrivals. Does anyone have pics of the extra free Banksy gifts that were thrown in with the mats?🤔🤣 Terryfu*kwitt is in the know. shhhhhhhhh
Did you get a Tony tiger rug thrown in with yours, being number 1?😜
Nice to see the new arrivals. Does anyone have pics of the extra free Banksy gifts that were thrown in with the mats?🤔🤣 Terryfu*kwitt is in the know. shhhhhhhhh Did you get a Tony tiger rug thrown in with yours, being number 1?😜
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withnail69
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by withnail69 on Feb 19, 2020 17:34:19 GMT 1, Are people really talking this down now? LOL... I would love to have one for 500 GBP Not sure if this has been posted already but they confirmed on instagram they're doing another 500 http://instagr.am/p/B8j5EpOBPqV Nothing new there. I'm not sure if that counts as confirmation thats been there since the first 500 sold out.
Are people really talking this down now? LOL... I would love to have one for 500 GBP Not sure if this has been posted already but they confirmed on instagram they're doing another 500 http://instagr.am/p/B8j5EpOBPqV Nothing new there. I'm not sure if that counts as confirmation thats been there since the first 500 sold out.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Terry Fuckwitt on Feb 19, 2020 17:36:44 GMT 1, What do the black straps look like on these? From some of the pics they look hardly visible on the top and bottom.
What do the black straps look like on these? From some of the pics they look hardly visible on the top and bottom.
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case
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by case on Feb 19, 2020 17:37:46 GMT 1, Avoid vacuum cleaning? There goes my display idea ...
Avoid vacuum cleaning? There goes my display idea ...
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irl1
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by irl1 on Feb 19, 2020 17:40:57 GMT 1, Nice to see the new arrivals. Does anyone have pics of the extra free Banksy gifts that were thrown in with the mats?🤔🤣
Nice to see the new arrivals. Does anyone have pics of the extra free Banksy gifts that were thrown in with the mats?🤔🤣
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GMA
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by GMA on Feb 19, 2020 17:41:34 GMT 1, Glad they've been well received by most! Also pleased to see all of the photos, thanks for sharing! What I'm not pleased about was people claiming they were "in the know" and hyping it all up to come with more than advertised. Speculation and theories is all good in my book! Blatant bullsh*t though, that's another story.
Glad they've been well received by most! Also pleased to see all of the photos, thanks for sharing! What I'm not pleased about was people claiming they were "in the know" and hyping it all up to come with more than advertised. Speculation and theories is all good in my book! Blatant bullsh*t though, that's another story.
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Extra Ball
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Extra Ball on Feb 19, 2020 17:59:07 GMT 1, It is quite paradoxical to embroider "Welcome" to poor people who are in refugee camps and whose Europe refuses access.
It is not the signal they receive from our governments unfortunately
It is quite paradoxical to embroider "Welcome" to poor people who are in refugee camps and whose Europe refuses access.
It is not the signal they receive from our governments unfortunately
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 18:05:09 GMT 1, Are people really talking this down now? LOL... I would love to have one for 500 GBP
Really?
I could have got one at the time, decided against it and regretted it ever since. However, having seen how far they are (size, finish etc) from the GDP original, I’m glad I didn’t as I would have been disappointed.
I’m really pleased for those who are pleased and at the same time sympathise with those who feel a little disappointed with the final result.
If there’s a second batch I’ll go through exactly same thought process I imagine but I don’t think I’ll end up buying one.
Are people really talking this down now? LOL... I would love to have one for 500 GBP Really? I could have got one at the time, decided against it and regretted it ever since. However, having seen how far they are (size, finish etc) from the GDP original, I’m glad I didn’t as I would have been disappointed. I’m really pleased for those who are pleased and at the same time sympathise with those who feel a little disappointed with the final result. If there’s a second batch I’ll go through exactly same thought process I imagine but I don’t think I’ll end up buying one.
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Aza
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Aza on Feb 19, 2020 18:08:23 GMT 1, It is quite paradoxical to embroider "Welcome" to poor people who are in refugee camps and whose Europe refuses access. It is not the signal they receive from our governments unfortunately
Well spotted!
It is quite paradoxical to embroider "Welcome" to poor people who are in refugee camps and whose Europe refuses access. It is not the signal they receive from our governments unfortunately Well spotted!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 18:08:29 GMT 1, Can anyone honestly say they would not buy one if they knew they were limited to 1000?
Even if you hated how it looks?
Come on...
Can anyone honestly say they would not buy one if they knew they were limited to 1000?
Even if you hated how it looks?
Come on...
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Graham H
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Graham H on Feb 19, 2020 18:09:03 GMT 1, Are people really disappointed and moaning about an authentic numbered banksy piece with a good cause aspect that cost £500.. ?
In this instance, does the size make a blind bit of difference to using it, displaying it, framing it..
I think its time some people gave their heads a wobble
Are people really disappointed and moaning about an authentic numbered banksy piece with a good cause aspect that cost £500.. ? In this instance, does the size make a blind bit of difference to using it, displaying it, framing it.. I think its time some people gave their heads a wobble
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 18:10:12 GMT 1, Are people really disappointed and moaning about an authentic numbered banksy piece with a good cause aspect that cost £500.. ? In this instance, does the size make a blind bit of difference to using it, displaying it, framing it.. I think its time some people gave their heads a wobble Here here.
Are people really disappointed and moaning about an authentic numbered banksy piece with a good cause aspect that cost £500.. ? In this instance, does the size make a blind bit of difference to using it, displaying it, framing it.. I think its time some people gave their heads a wobble Here here.
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GMA
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by GMA on Feb 19, 2020 18:14:03 GMT 1, Can anyone honestly say they would not buy one if they knew they were limited to 1000? Even if you hated how it looks? Come on...
I certainly regret not buying one when I had the chance, but I'll try for the next batch. I actually prefer how they look compared to the original design, and seeing how some of the life jacket material has dirt and mud on them has quite an impact.
Can anyone honestly say they would not buy one if they knew they were limited to 1000? Even if you hated how it looks? Come on... I certainly regret not buying one when I had the chance, but I'll try for the next batch. I actually prefer how they look compared to the original design, and seeing how some of the life jacket material has dirt and mud on them has quite an impact.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 18:17:54 GMT 1, It is quite paradoxical to embroider "Welcome" to poor people who are in refugee camps and whose Europe refuses access. It is not the signal they receive from our governments unfortunately
That’s exactly the point the piece is making...
It is quite paradoxical to embroider "Welcome" to poor people who are in refugee camps and whose Europe refuses access. It is not the signal they receive from our governments unfortunately That’s exactly the point the piece is making...
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Pawel
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Pawel on Feb 19, 2020 18:20:34 GMT 1, This discussion is becoming a little bit pointless.
This discussion is becoming a little bit pointless.
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iamzero
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by iamzero on Feb 19, 2020 18:21:21 GMT 1, I was torn between the clean GDP version and the ones that were being sent out and genuinely wondered if I was going to like the one I’d bought. I thought if I was that disappointed I’d just sell it and get my money back. I’m trying not to sound like a smug t**t that has one but they really do look better in reality than on screen. There’s a depth and feeling that these have the battle scars of the trip the people worked on them have made... probably because my orange vest material is covered in mud but nothing that some Cillit Bang won’t cure. Sticking my in a frame as quick as possible.
I was torn between the clean GDP version and the ones that were being sent out and genuinely wondered if I was going to like the one I’d bought. I thought if I was that disappointed I’d just sell it and get my money back. I’m trying not to sound like a smug t**t that has one but they really do look better in reality than on screen. There’s a depth and feeling that these have the battle scars of the trip the people worked on them have made... probably because my orange vest material is covered in mud but nothing that some Cillit Bang won’t cure. Sticking my in a frame as quick as possible.
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Extra Ball
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Extra Ball on Feb 19, 2020 18:26:24 GMT 1, It is quite paradoxical to embroider "Welcome" to poor people who are in refugee camps and whose Europe refuses access. It is not the signal they receive from our governments unfortunately That’s exactly the point the piece is making... many thanks for your lighting
I will be able to open a beer while being more reassured
It is quite paradoxical to embroider "Welcome" to poor people who are in refugee camps and whose Europe refuses access. It is not the signal they receive from our governments unfortunately That’s exactly the point the piece is making... many thanks for your lighting I will be able to open a beer while being more reassured
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by aki on Feb 19, 2020 18:30:03 GMT 1, Just opened mine, it’s great. Less black stitching on the welcome making the wording a bit looser and it’s covered in dirt. Cleaning with air spray as recommended would leave you with a face full of muddy dust. The numbering isn’t out of /500 just #111 for example so looks promising for the next 500 on the list, which must be huge by now.
Just opened mine, it’s great. Less black stitching on the welcome making the wording a bit looser and it’s covered in dirt. Cleaning with air spray as recommended would leave you with a face full of muddy dust. The numbering isn’t out of /500 just #111 for example so looks promising for the next 500 on the list, which must be huge by now.
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nobokov
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by nobokov on Feb 19, 2020 18:32:47 GMT 1, I like the actual loopy font that they ended up using. It looks warmer and inviting. The other one just looked impersonal and a bit too masculine. I'm glad that the straps are hidden as well, as I always thought they were the most unsightly part of the whole deal.
I like the actual loopy font that they ended up using. It looks warmer and inviting. The other one just looked impersonal and a bit too masculine. I'm glad that the straps are hidden as well, as I always thought they were the most unsightly part of the whole deal.
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kylekeizer
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by kylekeizer on Feb 19, 2020 18:46:10 GMT 1, Has anyone in the U.S. received theirs yet? If so, which carrier delivered? Haven’t gotten my tracking yet but excited to see them landing!
Has anyone in the U.S. received theirs yet? If so, which carrier delivered? Haven’t gotten my tracking yet but excited to see them landing!
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cnrdvln
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by cnrdvln on Feb 19, 2020 18:51:28 GMT 1, Anyone know who trainerhype is on ebay please? He just refunded me and i want to find out who he is, anyone dealt with him?
did you purchase from the start? this was always going to happen after the numbered element was added. flippers realizing they can get more than they thought
Anyone know who trainerhype is on ebay please? He just refunded me and i want to find out who he is, anyone dealt with him? did you purchase from the start? this was always going to happen after the numbered element was added. flippers realizing they can get more than they thought
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eliopp
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by eliopp on Feb 19, 2020 18:57:55 GMT 1, Anyone know who trainerhype is on ebay please? He just refunded me and i want to find out who he is, anyone dealt with him?
He will be busy planning for the supreme oreo drop
Anyone know who trainerhype is on ebay please? He just refunded me and i want to find out who he is, anyone dealt with him? He will be busy planning for the supreme oreo drop
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 18:59:03 GMT 1, These look great
Very pleased
I have thought about this today and i think these will be like the box sets ans walled off sculptures
Cant see why they would be anything else
These look great
Very pleased
I have thought about this today and i think these will be like the box sets ans walled off sculptures
Cant see why they would be anything else
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Dungle
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Dungle on Feb 19, 2020 19:03:46 GMT 1, Went to Margate for the day.
Missed delivery.
Now waiting for tomorrow!
Went to Margate for the day.
Missed delivery.
Now waiting for tomorrow!
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NYart
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by NYart on Feb 19, 2020 19:14:06 GMT 1, did you purchase from the start? this was always going to happen after the numbered element was added. flippers realizing they can get more than they thought yes! Apparently he bought a few and some other people on here bought. He is a member on here.......... so i would like to find out who he is! There was talk of him before. Thanks
Just give him negative feedback and move along. All you can really hope to accomplish unfortunately.
did you purchase from the start? this was always going to happen after the numbered element was added. flippers realizing they can get more than they thought yes! Apparently he bought a few and some other people on here bought. He is a member on here.......... so i would like to find out who he is! There was talk of him before. Thanks Just give him negative feedback and move along. All you can really hope to accomplish unfortunately.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 19:27:53 GMT 1, I still can’t think of a reason why you’d number an unlimited item.
Do other mats they sell also have this?
I’m not looking to stir the debate again but can anyone give a plausible reason? Your average unlimited items in any retail environment aren’t uniquely numbered on the label.
The numbering implies gdp / banksy want a trail back to them. Surely they wouldn’t care on something that’s going to be churned out on mass?
I still can’t think of a reason why you’d number an unlimited item.
Do other mats they sell also have this?
I’m not looking to stir the debate again but can anyone give a plausible reason? Your average unlimited items in any retail environment aren’t uniquely numbered on the label.
The numbering implies gdp / banksy want a trail back to them. Surely they wouldn’t care on something that’s going to be churned out on mass?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on Feb 19, 2020 19:37:44 GMT 1, Can anyone honestly say they would not buy one if they knew they were limited to 1000? Even if you hated how it looks? Come on...
Well...maybe for the ££££
Can anyone honestly say they would not buy one if they knew they were limited to 1000? Even if you hated how it looks? Come on... Well...maybe for the ££££
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cnrdvln
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by cnrdvln on Feb 19, 2020 19:39:21 GMT 1, I still can’t think of a reason why you’d number an unlimited item. Do other mats they sell also have this? I’m not looking to stir the debate again but can anyone give a plausible reason? Your average unlimited items in any retail environment aren’t uniquely numbered on the label. The numbering implies gdp / banksy want a trail back to them. Surely they wouldn’t care on something that’s going to be churned out on mass?
think everyone is agreed it's an unsigned edition of 1000. just based on facts and supported by love welcomes
I still can’t think of a reason why you’d number an unlimited item. Do other mats they sell also have this? I’m not looking to stir the debate again but can anyone give a plausible reason? Your average unlimited items in any retail environment aren’t uniquely numbered on the label. The numbering implies gdp / banksy want a trail back to them. Surely they wouldn’t care on something that’s going to be churned out on mass? think everyone is agreed it's an unsigned edition of 1000. just based on facts and supported by love welcomes
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