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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Art Buy Guy on Mar 2, 2021 20:41:02 GMT 1, Does anyone have an update on order numbers? Really curious how many orders have been made, even though it isn't indicative of edition sizes.
My only problem is: I'm still undecided. 1 or 3? 1 and 3? May 4 or 8? 
Does anyone have an update on order numbers? Really curious how many orders have been made, even though it isn't indicative of edition sizes. I plan to order tomorrow and will post an indication. My only problem is: I'm still undecided. 1 or 3? 1 and 3? May 4 or 8? |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Poster Bob on Mar 2, 2021 20:42:01 GMT 1, I think all four you mentioned are strong images. I think 1 will be the best-selling edition from the series.
Does anyone have an update on order numbers? Really curious how many orders have been made, even though it isn't indicative of edition sizes. I plan to order tomorrow and will post an indication. My only problem is: I'm still undecided. 1 or 3? 1 and 3? May 4 or 8?ย
I think all four you mentioned are strong images. I think 1 will be the best-selling edition from the series. Does anyone have an update on order numbers? Really curious how many orders have been made, even though it isn't indicative of edition sizes. I plan to order tomorrow and will post an indication. My only problem is: I'm still undecided. 1 or 3? 1 and 3? May 4 or 8?ย |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Wanchope on Mar 2, 2021 20:44:13 GMT 1, Does anyone have an update on order numbers? Really curious how many orders have been made, even though it isn't indicative of edition sizes.
how can you tell as I have bought one and it gives me a 10 digit number and Iโm def hoping there ainโt a billion sold ๐คฃ
Does anyone have an update on order numbers? Really curious how many orders have been made, even though it isn't indicative of edition sizes. how can you tell as I have bought one and it gives me a 10 digit number and Iโm def hoping there ainโt a billion sold ๐คฃ |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by cnrdvln on Mar 2, 2021 20:44:37 GMT 1, each edition might have a unique number series?
I dunno, one of my purchases was at 19.01, about 4mins after it was announced on instagram and the number was LEV-36----51
each edition might have a unique number series?
I dunno, one of my purchases was at 19.01, about 4mins after it was announced on instagram and the number was LEV-36----51
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by JW on Mar 2, 2021 20:50:53 GMT 1, each edition might have a unique number series? I dunno, one of my purchases was at 19.01, about 4mins after it was announced on instagram and the number was LEV-36----51
Yep. One of mine has 9 numbers, the other 10.
The second number seems to denote which edition, so assume you bought #6?
each edition might have a unique number series? I dunno, one of my purchases was at 19.01, about 4mins after it was announced on instagram and the number was LEV-36----51 Yep. One of mine has 9 numbers, the other 10. The second number seems to denote which edition, so assume you bought #6? |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by spanksy on Mar 2, 2021 20:57:29 GMT 1, They advertised to wsb on Reddit. If they can move $40bn of gme in a day they can buy 2m Hirst
They advertised to wsb on Reddit. If they can move $40bn of gme in a day they can buy 2m Hirst
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Charlie Bronson on Mar 2, 2021 21:20:28 GMT 1, each edition might have a unique number series? I dunno, one of my purchases was at 19.01, about 4mins after it was announced on instagram and the number was LEV-36----51 Yep. One of mine has 9 numbers, the other 10.ย The second number seems to denote which edition, so assume you bought #6?
I donโt think thatโs the case. I ordered #4, and my order number is
#LEV-282xxx5770....no 4 in the order number.
each edition might have a unique number series? I dunno, one of my purchases was at 19.01, about 4mins after it was announced on instagram and the number was LEV-36----51 Yep. One of mine has 9 numbers, the other 10.ย The second number seems to denote which edition, so assume you bought #6? I donโt think thatโs the case. I ordered #4, and my order number is #LEV-282xxx5770....no 4 in the order number. |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by JW on Mar 2, 2021 21:35:05 GMT 1, Yep. One of mine has 9 numbers, the other 10. The second number seems to denote which edition, so assume you bought #6? I donโt think thatโs the case. I ordered #4, and my order number is #LEV-282xxx5770....no 4 in the order number.
I stand corrected 
Both editions I ordered followed that pattern... including my#4 which starts with #LEV-34.
Yep. One of mine has 9 numbers, the other 10. The second number seems to denote which edition, so assume you bought #6? I donโt think thatโs the case. I ordered #4, and my order number is #LEV-282xxx5770....no 4 in the order number. I stand corrected Both editions I ordered followed that pattern... including my#4 which starts with #LEV-34. |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Poster Bob on Mar 2, 2021 21:41:09 GMT 1, So in case people don't know how to determine the number of orders, what you do is post the whole number minus the last two digits; the middle information looks essential as there's no way they're selling thousands of each print.
So in case people don't know how to determine the number of orders, what you do is post the whole number minus the last two digits; the middle information looks essential as there's no way they're selling thousands of each print.
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Wanchope on Mar 2, 2021 21:41:09 GMT 1, My first number correlates with the number I chose but not any of the other numbers so go figure  ? Will just have to wait to see
My first number correlates with the number I chose but not any of the other numbers so go figure ? Will just have to wait to see |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by whatsthestory on Mar 2, 2021 21:54:23 GMT 1, Not come across a release like this (apart from charity releases) - do people expect the total copies ordered to be announced by Jeni / Hirst after the window closes, or will we have to wait until shipping and we can see the figures ourselves?
Not come across a release like this (apart from charity releases) - do people expect the total copies ordered to be announced by Jeni / Hirst after the window closes, or will we have to wait until shipping and we can see the figures ourselves?
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Charlie Bronson on Mar 2, 2021 21:59:16 GMT 1, Not come across a release like this (apart from charity releases) - do people expect the total copies ordered to be announced by Jeni / Hirst after the window closes, or will we have to wait until shipping and we can see the figures ourselves?
Great question. Iirc Hirst was the first to post the numbers for Fruitful/Forever as well as Heart/Rainbow via his IG, as a thanks to those who purchased, several weeks or so after the purchase window closed. I may be remembering incorrectly though.
Not come across a release like this (apart from charity releases) - do people expect the total copies ordered to be announced by Jeni / Hirst after the window closes, or will we have to wait until shipping and we can see the figures ourselves? Great question. Iirc Hirst was the first to post the numbers for Fruitful/Forever as well as Heart/Rainbow via his IG, as a thanks to those who purchased, several weeks or so after the purchase window closed. I may be remembering incorrectly though. |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by whatsthestory on Mar 2, 2021 22:15:45 GMT 1, Not come across a release like this (apart from charity releases) - do people expect the total copies ordered to be announced by Jeni / Hirst after the window closes, or will we have to wait until shipping and we can see the figures ourselves? Great question. Iirc Hirst was the first to post the numbers for Fruitful/Forever as well as Heart/Rainbow via his IG, as a thanks to those who purchased, several weeks or so after the purchase window closed. I may be remembering incorrectly though.
Thing is they were for charity, so you want to big up the numbers as much as possible. In this case lower numbers are "probably" better for the new owners.
Not come across a release like this (apart from charity releases) - do people expect the total copies ordered to be announced by Jeni / Hirst after the window closes, or will we have to wait until shipping and we can see the figures ourselves? Great question. Iirc Hirst was the first to post the numbers for Fruitful/Forever as well as Heart/Rainbow via his IG, as a thanks to those who purchased, several weeks or so after the purchase window closed. I may be remembering incorrectly though. Thing is they were for charity, so you want to big up the numbers as much as possible. In this case lower numbers are "probably" better for the new owners. |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by spanksy on Mar 2, 2021 22:30:00 GMT 1, Great question. Iirc Hirst was the first to post the numbers for Fruitful/Forever as well as Heart/Rainbow via his IG, as a thanks to those who purchased, several weeks or so after the purchase window closed. I may be remembering incorrectly though. Thing is they were for charity, so you want to big up the numbers as much as possible. In this case lower numbers are "probably" better for the new owners.
If they cared about low numbers they wouldnโt do a timed edition. This is a money press plain and simple. Nothing wrong with that he knows people will buy and rather he gets the ยฃ than resellers. Boring for a lot of people on this forum though who only value art if itโs flippable posing as โdesirableโ
Great question. Iirc Hirst was the first to post the numbers for Fruitful/Forever as well as Heart/Rainbow via his IG, as a thanks to those who purchased, several weeks or so after the purchase window closed. I may be remembering incorrectly though. Thing is they were for charity, so you want to big up the numbers as much as possible. In this case lower numbers are "probably" better for the new owners. If they cared about low numbers they wouldnโt do a timed edition. This is a money press plain and simple. Nothing wrong with that he knows people will buy and rather he gets the ยฃ than resellers. Boring for a lot of people on this forum though who only value art if itโs flippable posing as โdesirableโ |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by nixon451 on Mar 2, 2021 22:30:07 GMT 1, Damo has been showing each print individually on his IG story - they all look fantastic. Much better than on the Heni site.  
Do we have any idea how tall Damien Hirst is? Also, any idea on his wingspan?
Damo has been showing each print individually on his IG story - they all look fantastic. Much better than on the Heni site. Do we have any idea how tall Damien Hirst is? Also, any idea on his wingspan? |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Charlie Bronson on Mar 2, 2021 22:34:19 GMT 1, Damo has been showing each print individually on his IG story - they all look fantastic. Much better than on the Heni site. Do we have any idea how tall Damien Hirst is? ย Also, any idea on his wingspan?
Heโs 5โ9โ according to the interwebs.
Damo has been showing each print individually on his IG story - they all look fantastic. Much better than on the Heni site. Do we have any idea how tall Damien Hirst is? ย Also, any idea on his wingspan? Heโs 5โ9โ according to the interwebs. |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Dice on Mar 3, 2021 0:32:46 GMT 1, I think he has a different girlfriend now. Same age though ๐
I think he has a different girlfriend now. Same age though ๐
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by shinkaiser on Mar 3, 2021 7:03:52 GMT 1, I've noticed these are being heavily pushed by HENI. But at the same time, every comment appears to be negative. Almost as if Hirst has done damage to his rep...hard to say if you his will have high print run, but if they are being pushed worldwide I imagine they will.
I've got no regrets sitting this one out.
I've noticed these are being heavily pushed by HENI. But at the same time, every comment appears to be negative. Almost as if Hirst has done damage to his rep...hard to say if you his will have high print run, but if they are being pushed worldwide I imagine they will.
I've got no regrets sitting this one out.
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by The Italian One on Mar 3, 2021 8:43:05 GMT 1, last day to decide if I will buy it or not,
one thing I'm sure of is that I'm tired to see this edition sponsored everywhere.
heavily sponsored, just too much, and I think will keep my money for something more desired.
last day to decide if I will buy it or not,
one thing I'm sure of is that I'm tired to see this edition sponsored everywhere.
heavily sponsored, just too much, and I think will keep my money for something more desired.
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by kfroms on Mar 3, 2021 8:46:55 GMT 1, Surprisingly, my wife wanted to get one.
For the first time , and most likely last time, it was me being the art police and veto a purchase.
Boy did that feel good.
Surprisingly, my wife wanted to get one.
For the first time , and most likely last time, it was me being the art police and veto a purchase.
Boy did that feel good.
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by rat25 on Mar 3, 2021 9:11:57 GMT 1, Hard decision, I thought it will be easier for me to decide not to take one, but my wife likes them really, so I think I have to go for Justice
Hard decision, I thought it will be easier for me to decide not to take one, but my wife likes them really, so I think I have to go for Justice
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Lord Lucas Roham on Mar 3, 2021 9:16:00 GMT 1, Let's be honest, as n investment it's not happening and as a work of art it's poor at best. I have tried to like it but if I am honest with myself it's woeful and will be remembered as a cash grab and not a work of art.
Sick of seeing this utter shit on my socials.
Let's be honest, as n investment it's not happening and as a work of art it's poor at best. I have tried to like it but if I am honest with myself it's woeful and will be remembered as a cash grab and not a work of art.
Sick of seeing this utter shit on my socials.
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Wanchope on Mar 3, 2021 9:30:38 GMT 1, Also this is a principle thing, but Iโve bought one and personally really looking forward to it, but agree far too much social posting and just checked ยฃ80 transactional fee for buying innยฃยฃยฃ as they advertise in USD. They are in soho, London right? Not soho fucking NYC so why am I having to pay in usd when they are in the uk and so am I !!! Just a little thing that pisses me off! Advertise in ยฃยฃยฃ, youโre British ffs
Also this is a principle thing, but Iโve bought one and personally really looking forward to it, but agree far too much social posting and just checked ยฃ80 transactional fee for buying innยฃยฃยฃ as they advertise in USD. They are in soho, London right? Not soho fucking NYC so why am I having to pay in usd when they are in the uk and so am I !!! Just a little thing that pisses me off! Advertise in ยฃยฃยฃ, youโre British ffs
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Art Buy Guy on Mar 3, 2021 9:49:15 GMT 1, Surprisingly, my wife wanted to get one. For the first time , and most likely last time, it was me being the art police and veto a purchase. Boy did that feel good. 
You give away a fantastic argument for your own future shopping ideas...
Surprisingly, my wife wanted to get one. For the first time , and most likely last time, it was me being the art police and veto a purchase. Boy did that feel good. Big mistake, my friend! You give away a fantastic argument for your own future shopping ideas... |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Carl Cashman Art on Mar 3, 2021 9:50:03 GMT 1, 1,4 or 7 for me
1,4 or 7 for me
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by kfroms on Mar 3, 2021 9:53:22 GMT 1, Surprisingly, my wife wanted to get one. For the first time , and most likely last time, it was me being the art police and veto a purchase. Boy did that feel good. Big mistake, my friend!ย You give away a fantastic argument for your own future shopping ideas...
I would have given in but I really donโt want such a glossy monstrosity in my house.
We are usually quite aligned anyway so no leverage needed. :-)
Surprisingly, my wife wanted to get one. For the first time , and most likely last time, it was me being the art police and veto a purchase. Boy did that feel good. Big mistake, my friend!ย You give away a fantastic argument for your own future shopping ideas... I would have given in but I really donโt want such a glossy monstrosity in my house. We are usually quite aligned anyway so no leverage needed. :-) |
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by fbenson on Mar 3, 2021 10:02:49 GMT 1, I like them, and Iโm buying. But I only see value - and marginal value at that - in these as a set. Individually, they look like a certain loss maker to me. Heavy promotion suggests a plethora of flippers with their finger on the trigger of โDamian Hurst - RAREโ eBay listings. I think this was Daniel Silkโs point above - timed releases arenโt great investments and one should buy them if they like them.
Anyone who really wants one but has to think about VAT, framing and shipping costs etc really should stay away and buy in the secondary market, which will have a tsunami of supply.
I like them, and Iโm buying. But I only see value - and marginal value at that - in these as a set. Individually, they look like a certain loss maker to me. Heavy promotion suggests a plethora of flippers with their finger on the trigger of โDamian Hurst - RAREโ eBay listings. I think this was Daniel Silkโs point above - timed releases arenโt great investments and one should buy them if they like them.
Anyone who really wants one but has to think about VAT, framing and shipping costs etc really should stay away and buy in the secondary market, which will have a tsunami of supply.
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by whatsthestory on Mar 3, 2021 10:15:13 GMT 1, Flicking through old Hirst release posts and it seems a lot of users were waiting for the cherry blossom drop for a while. Plenty of comments lamenting that they will be "unobtainable" for regular buyers, go only to VIPs, be massively oversubscribed etc etc
Now there is a release where if you want one, you can buy one at a (relatively) affordable entry point for a Hirst. Just shows who is buying it to enjoy and who is really just lamenting over flipping value.
I like them, I'm in for one and it's going on the wall.
Flicking through old Hirst release posts and it seems a lot of users were waiting for the cherry blossom drop for a while. Plenty of comments lamenting that they will be "unobtainable" for regular buyers, go only to VIPs, be massively oversubscribed etc etc
Now there is a release where if you want one, you can buy one at a (relatively) affordable entry point for a Hirst. Just shows who is buying it to enjoy and who is really just lamenting over flipping value.
I like them, I'm in for one and it's going on the wall.
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Damien Hirst H9 โข The Virtues, by Warm Gun on Mar 3, 2021 10:28:07 GMT 1, I've thought long and hard about whether or not I'll get my first Hirst print with this edition.
I like every image and have a genuine love for cherry blossom trees (and most things Japanese), they remind me of my childhood and are the epitome of spring time. When I first saw the images I thought me buying one was a complete no brainer...huge print, great price, lovely images signed by possibly the most famous artist alive. It was a done deal, I just needed to select my favourite one.
6 days later and I feel totally different about them.
Like others my social media pages have been totally bombarded with adverts for these. It's relentless. Every single time I log into something I see an advert for them. Every.single.time.
I'm literally being bombarded by advertising for these. It's not a cookies thing either. Henti must be paying a mind blowingly massive fortune to ram these down peoples throats. I've never seen a sales pitch like it. Strangely, reading through the comments people have left it appears that the general consensus seems to be one of negativity towards them too which I'm really suprised at.
Another issue is that I really begrudge having to pay for these in US dollars and then having to pay a conversion fee to do so. Fuck that. Things like that infuriate me. There is no need for it.
Finally, looking at recent images of the prints posted on here I'm really not keen on the super glossy finish to them. It looks sickly sweet and cheapens the image in my opinion.
I've done a complete u-turn on these.
I fully understand why people would want one or more of these prints but personally, I think I'll just wait until I get my first Hirst.
I've thought long and hard about whether or not I'll get my first Hirst print with this edition.
I like every image and have a genuine love for cherry blossom trees (and most things Japanese), they remind me of my childhood and are the epitome of spring time. When I first saw the images I thought me buying one was a complete no brainer...huge print, great price, lovely images signed by possibly the most famous artist alive. It was a done deal, I just needed to select my favourite one.
6 days later and I feel totally different about them.
Like others my social media pages have been totally bombarded with adverts for these. It's relentless. Every single time I log into something I see an advert for them. Every.single.time.
I'm literally being bombarded by advertising for these. It's not a cookies thing either. Henti must be paying a mind blowingly massive fortune to ram these down peoples throats. I've never seen a sales pitch like it. Strangely, reading through the comments people have left it appears that the general consensus seems to be one of negativity towards them too which I'm really suprised at.
Another issue is that I really begrudge having to pay for these in US dollars and then having to pay a conversion fee to do so. Fuck that. Things like that infuriate me. There is no need for it.
Finally, looking at recent images of the prints posted on here I'm really not keen on the super glossy finish to them. It looks sickly sweet and cheapens the image in my opinion.
I've done a complete u-turn on these.
I fully understand why people would want one or more of these prints but personally, I think I'll just wait until I get my first Hirst.
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