retroboy
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by retroboy on Dec 19, 2008 19:48:24 GMT 1, Evening forum friends. A fellow member just pointed this out on the bay:
tiny.cc/lzO1D
Basically some dimwit has nicked my image from the forum, printed it out, made up some bulls*it story and is now flogging it...
..."I found two of these prints left on windowledges in Rivington Street, London, no more than a minute away from the infamous Black Rat Press gallery. You are purchasing ONE print."
More Like: "I found this pic on the Banksy forum, ripped it off and came up with some c*ck and bull story about how I could make a quick buck".
Anyone have any ideas of what I should do? I'm not that pissed about it but it's a bit of a liberty!
Once again, cheers forum friend for the heads up. I will be investigating...
Peace,
Retro
Evening forum friends. A fellow member just pointed this out on the bay: tiny.cc/lzO1DBasically some dimwit has nicked my image from the forum, printed it out, made up some bulls*it story and is now flogging it... ..."I found two of these prints left on windowledges in Rivington Street, London, no more than a minute away from the infamous Black Rat Press gallery. You are purchasing ONE print." More Like: "I found this pic on the Banksy forum, ripped it off and came up with some c*ck and bull story about how I could make a quick buck". Anyone have any ideas of what I should do? I'm not that pissed about it but it's a bit of a liberty! Once again, cheers forum friend for the heads up. I will be investigating... Peace, Retro |
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jamesreeve5
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by jamesreeve5 on Dec 19, 2008 19:50:40 GMT 1, buy one, get his address, and get shitloads of gay porn sent to his house!
buy one, get his address, and get shitloads of gay porn sent to his house!
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pointblank
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by pointblank on Dec 19, 2008 19:50:49 GMT 1, Cheeky f**ker!
was this a xmas card thingy you did, do you have any left?
Cheers
Cheeky f**ker!
was this a xmas card thingy you did, do you have any left?
Cheers
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Grubster
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by Grubster on Dec 19, 2008 20:07:20 GMT 1, make purchase and pursue from their, with or without violence, with or without wisdom! Good Luck.. p.s. do you have pics of the originals you did?
make purchase and pursue from their, with or without violence, with or without wisdom! Good Luck.. p.s. do you have pics of the originals you did?
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retroboy
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by retroboy on Dec 19, 2008 20:09:09 GMT 1, Ta for the advice peeps - Check the link above for original pics.
Retro
Ta for the advice peeps - Check the link above for original pics.
Retro
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stickee
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by stickee on Dec 19, 2008 20:14:28 GMT 1, I see he is also selling "found " pieces from fellow forum member FAKE as well 
I see he is also selling "found " pieces from fellow forum member FAKE as well |
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retroboy
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by retroboy on Dec 19, 2008 20:16:49 GMT 1, I know what a t*sser. 
I know what a t*sser. |
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sogr8ful
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by sogr8ful on Dec 19, 2008 20:28:21 GMT 1, If it is your image than you can file a complaint with eBay stating that you are the image creator/copyright owner (even if its not really copyrighted) and they will take it down as it is a bootleg.
If it is your image than you can file a complaint with eBay stating that you are the image creator/copyright owner (even if its not really copyrighted) and they will take it down as it is a bootleg.
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elwheel
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by elwheel on Dec 19, 2008 20:29:06 GMT 1, buy one, get his address, and get s**tloads of gay porn sent to his house!
lmfao - quality mischief ;D
buy one, get his address, and get s**tloads of gay porn sent to his house! lmfao - quality mischief ;D |
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gwenie
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by gwenie on Dec 19, 2008 20:37:22 GMT 1, 
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robinbanks
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by robinbanks on Dec 19, 2008 20:39:46 GMT 1, make purchase and pursue from their, with or without violence, with or without wisdom! Good Luck.. p.s. do you have pics of the originals you did?
Are you serious?
Without sounding like a geek, violence isn't the answer.
Can't believe someone would post that on this forum!
Just when you think you've seen it all. 
make purchase and pursue from their, with or without violence, with or without wisdom! Good Luck.. p.s. do you have pics of the originals you did? Are you serious? Without sounding like a geek, violence isn't the answer. Can't believe someone would post that on this forum! Just when you think you've seen it all. |
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by illy on Dec 19, 2008 20:39:54 GMT 1, If it is your image than you can file a complaint with eBay stating that you are the image creator/copyright owner (even if its not really copyrighted) and they will take it down as it is a bootleg.
Anything you create, you automatically own the copyright because it is yours..... You just gotta prove it!
If it is your image than you can file a complaint with eBay stating that you are the image creator/copyright owner (even if its not really copyrighted) and they will take it down as it is a bootleg. Anything you create, you automatically own the copyright because it is yours..... You just gotta prove it! |
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Fake
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by Fake on Dec 19, 2008 22:07:42 GMT 1, and he even send an mail back! this is what he wrote":
Hi,
Am very sorry that you are so offended by this auction, I will of course remove it at once. Can I please question why you would leave such an image on the streets and not expect there to be a chance of it ending up on ebay?
- visualise.auctions
and he even send an mail back! this is what he wrote":
Hi,
Am very sorry that you are so offended by this auction, I will of course remove it at once. Can I please question why you would leave such an image on the streets and not expect there to be a chance of it ending up on ebay?
- visualise.auctions
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by hero on Dec 19, 2008 22:12:48 GMT 1, he sent me this
Hi,
I am the "cheeky ebay f**ker" mentioned on that thread on the banksy forum, I would have emailed the OP but his email was set to hidden.
A friend of mine pointed me at the thread and I registered with the forum in an attempt to explain my situation, however my account has not yet been approved so I find I must explain to someone who has posted in the thread, hopefully you will post this email for me 
I did not steal any of the images in question from the banksy forum, if you look through my completed items you will notice that I have recently been selling examples of found art, mostly from the rivington street area.
I find most of the works down there simply because that is where most artists leave them, as such I had a fairly generic description for my items which was probably a mistake.
I am an art student and I sell these items as a way of raising some extra cash to buy art supplies, I would be most upset if someone ripped off my work and sold it on ebay and I can assure you that I would do no such thing, all these works were found by me in old street, I had no idea who the original artists were so I obviously did not realise they were immitations.
I will remove any auctions at the request of the original artists and I hope that this has not caused any tension between me and the members of the banksy forum.
he sent me this Hi, I am the "cheeky ebay f**ker" mentioned on that thread on the banksy forum, I would have emailed the OP but his email was set to hidden. A friend of mine pointed me at the thread and I registered with the forum in an attempt to explain my situation, however my account has not yet been approved so I find I must explain to someone who has posted in the thread, hopefully you will post this email for me I did not steal any of the images in question from the banksy forum, if you look through my completed items you will notice that I have recently been selling examples of found art, mostly from the rivington street area. I find most of the works down there simply because that is where most artists leave them, as such I had a fairly generic description for my items which was probably a mistake. I am an art student and I sell these items as a way of raising some extra cash to buy art supplies, I would be most upset if someone ripped off my work and sold it on ebay and I can assure you that I would do no such thing, all these works were found by me in old street, I had no idea who the original artists were so I obviously did not realise they were immitations. I will remove any auctions at the request of the original artists and I hope that this has not caused any tension between me and the members of the banksy forum. |
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leumasdarnley
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by leumasdarnley on Dec 19, 2008 22:19:16 GMT 1, This is great now added:
Question & Answer Answered On
Q: Didn't you find this on the bansky forum?? 19-Dec-08
A: No, I found these left on Old Street, if you can put me in touch with the artist behind them it would be fantastic
This is great now added: Question & Answer Answered On Q: Didn't you find this on the bansky forum?? 19-Dec-08 A: No, I found these left on Old Street, if you can put me in touch with the artist behind them it would be fantastic |
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Fake
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by Fake on Dec 19, 2008 22:25:34 GMT 1, He has send me the same email send to Hero.... pffff.............
He has send me the same email send to Hero.... pffff.............
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curiousgeorge
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by curiousgeorge on Dec 19, 2008 22:39:33 GMT 1, To take a positive out of it, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Failing that y'all should get together and create a guerrilla marketing tactics agency
To take a positive out of it, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Failing that y'all should get together and create a guerrilla marketing tactics agency
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romanywg
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by romanywg on Dec 20, 2008 0:23:01 GMT 1, To take a positive out of it, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery Agree. How do you think Nick Walker and Banksy feel when their works are made into canvases and sold right infront of their eyes.
To take a positive out of it, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery Agree. How do you think Nick Walker and Banksy feel when their works are made into canvases and sold right infront of their eyes. |
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by hero on Dec 20, 2008 1:08:36 GMT 1, latest reply :
Hi,
I didn't even realise they were from the banksy forum!
I honestly did find them in rivington street, I'm actually quite scared after some of the things posted on that thread, thought i'd found a few excelled pieces for ebay then I come under attack by a bunch of strangers.
Anyway, I apologise again, I honestly didn't know any of this stuff came from your community without permission.
I'm sure you don't believe a word of that as you're probably as outraged as the rest of the posters on that thread, but I'm not sure how I can prove my innocence?
H
latest reply :
Hi,
I didn't even realise they were from the banksy forum!
I honestly did find them in rivington street, I'm actually quite scared after some of the things posted on that thread, thought i'd found a few excelled pieces for ebay then I come under attack by a bunch of strangers.
Anyway, I apologise again, I honestly didn't know any of this stuff came from your community without permission.
I'm sure you don't believe a word of that as you're probably as outraged as the rest of the posters on that thread, but I'm not sure how I can prove my innocence?
H
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by I like pictures on Dec 20, 2008 1:18:30 GMT 1, He could prove his innocence by removing all the bull shit auctions!
He could prove his innocence by removing all the bull shit auctions!
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retroboy
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by retroboy on Dec 20, 2008 12:24:16 GMT 1, I am awaiting a response from the seller but see he has removed Fake's pieces so at least that's one thing.
I appreciate that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and other artists such as Banksy and Walker get ripped off all the time. However, I still think it sucks that someone is after a quick buck on the back of a festive gesture that I have no interest in profiting from.
Thanks to the forum mafia for investigating, especially Hero - nice one mate.
Will keep you all updated with further developments.
Cheers all,
Retro
I am awaiting a response from the seller but see he has removed Fake's pieces so at least that's one thing.
I appreciate that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and other artists such as Banksy and Walker get ripped off all the time. However, I still think it sucks that someone is after a quick buck on the back of a festive gesture that I have no interest in profiting from.
Thanks to the forum mafia for investigating, especially Hero - nice one mate.
Will keep you all updated with further developments.
Cheers all,
Retro
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retroboy
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by retroboy on Dec 20, 2008 13:09:18 GMT 1, Some success to report
Message from the seller:
"Thankyou for the message, I had no idea that this piece was an immitation and I apologise for upsetting you so much.
I found this and a number of other pieces in the rivington street area, it appears that some of these pieces were forgeries of others works.
I will remove the listing immediately. I hope you can understand my situation. I registered on the banksy forum and my account is as far as I am aware still pending admin approval, once approved I will make sure to post images without artist signatures on the forum for inspection as I do not wish to cause such distress to your community again.
Oncemore you have my sincerest apologies."
Thanks all again for your help and it appears the situation is now resolved. Although I see one got sold, maybe the seller will be making a charity donation with regard to that?!
Retro
Some success to report Message from the seller: "Thankyou for the message, I had no idea that this piece was an immitation and I apologise for upsetting you so much. I found this and a number of other pieces in the rivington street area, it appears that some of these pieces were forgeries of others works. I will remove the listing immediately. I hope you can understand my situation. I registered on the banksy forum and my account is as far as I am aware still pending admin approval, once approved I will make sure to post images without artist signatures on the forum for inspection as I do not wish to cause such distress to your community again. Oncemore you have my sincerest apologies." Thanks all again for your help and it appears the situation is now resolved. Although I see one got sold, maybe the seller will be making a charity donation with regard to that?! Retro |
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by hero on Dec 20, 2008 13:53:43 GMT 1, can i just ask though
why would somebody want to reproduce work on this forum and then just leave it in the street?
something does not add up!
H
can i just ask though
why would somebody want to reproduce work on this forum and then just leave it in the street?
something does not add up!
H
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curiousgeorge
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by curiousgeorge on Dec 20, 2008 20:07:00 GMT 1, can i just ask though why would somebody want to reproduce work on this forum and then just leave it in the street? something does not add up! H
Guerrilla marketing tactics!
Some of us were not born yesterday
can i just ask though why would somebody want to reproduce work on this forum and then just leave it in the street? something does not add up! H Guerrilla marketing tactics! Some of us were not born yesterday |
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by pointblank on Dec 24, 2008 2:40:27 GMT 1, My xmas card arrived today thanks for that. i will sort you out with something in the new year
cheers
My xmas card arrived today thanks for that. i will sort you out with something in the new year
cheers
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Cheeky ebay f*cker, by rosstierney on Dec 24, 2008 2:51:55 GMT 1, My xmas card arrived today thanks for that. i will sort you out with something in the new year cheers
mine too, thanks retro
My xmas card arrived today thanks for that. i will sort you out with something in the new year cheers mine too, thanks retro |
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I can think of better things to send than that!
