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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Warm Gun on Dec 12, 2010 22:46:49 GMT 1, did radio for many years and that was how I described myself 
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by amsterdam9697 on Dec 12, 2010 22:54:34 GMT 1, Don't know if this has been mentioned, but surely the obvious way to have handled the off-line sale would have been to sell raffle tickets at the M&S show VLH style. This would have raised loads more for charity and cut out the problem of thugs getting hold of them through intimidation.
The obvious way to handle a future Banksy release is a timed release through POW for 24 hours. 2 per customer. Window of 24 hours to purchase the print(s). Edition size based on final sale numbers. Signed & Numbered. Similar to Audrey Kawasaki, Aaron Horkey, EMEK, etc. YES, it would take a few months for the entire edition of be signed, numbered and shipped, but give me ONE REASON why that's not a good idea? You're raising funds for charity. Why not satisfy the collectors demand, generate as much for charity as possible and MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY in the process? 
... and regarding the posts about the Don't Panic editions, Bristol Show, Monkey Parliment, etc.... C'mon! Seriously... who are you trying to kid? Those are open editions of glossy, unsigned posters like the Farrah Fawcett's that you can still buy at the County Fair here in the US. I get where you're coming from, but in no way does that meet the collector's desire and demand for a quality Banksy release that's obtainable without being threatened by Ivan from Stalingrad... or Minsk... or Warsaw... or Bucharest...
Don't know if this has been mentioned, but surely the obvious way to have handled the off-line sale would have been to sell raffle tickets at the M&S show VLH style. This would have raised loads more for charity and cut out the problem of thugs getting hold of them through intimidation. The obvious way to handle a future Banksy release is a timed release through POW for 24 hours. 2 per customer. Window of 24 hours to purchase the print(s). Edition size based on final sale numbers. Signed & Numbered. Similar to Audrey Kawasaki, Aaron Horkey, EMEK, etc. YES, it would take a few months for the entire edition of be signed, numbered and shipped, but give me ONE REASON why that's not a good idea? You're raising funds for charity. Why not satisfy the collectors demand, generate as much for charity as possible and MAKE EVERYONE HAPPY in the process? ... and regarding the posts about the Don't Panic editions, Bristol Show, Monkey Parliment, etc.... C'mon! Seriously... who are you trying to kid? Those are open editions of glossy, unsigned posters like the Farrah Fawcett's that you can still buy at the County Fair here in the US. I get where you're coming from, but in no way does that meet the collector's desire and demand for a quality Banksy release that's obtainable without being threatened by Ivan from Stalingrad... or Minsk... or Warsaw... or Bucharest... |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Warm Gun on Dec 12, 2010 22:56:48 GMT 1, I guess they'll divide the prints up between the UK, USA, EU and the rest of the world....wonder if it will be even though?
Didn't most of the green NBG go to the USA?
I guess they'll divide the prints up between the UK, USA, EU and the rest of the world....wonder if it will be even though?
Didn't most of the green NBG go to the USA?
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by bonesy on Dec 12, 2010 22:57:25 GMT 1,
Neither would a time release that ends up being an edition of 15,000.
A big part of Banksy's desirability is because they are rare, a time release would take that away. POW is smarter than that.
Neither would a time release that ends up being an edition of 15,000.
A big part of Banksy's desirability is because they are rare, a time release would take that away. POW is smarter than that.
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by wizzy on Dec 12, 2010 23:02:55 GMT 1, did radio for many years and that was how I described myself What, a good face for radio?
Robin is being modest, he is a v handsome chappy whether on Radio or Television.
did radio for many years and that was how I described myself What, a good face for radio? Robin is being modest, he is a v handsome chappy whether on Radio or Television. |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by melmoth on Dec 12, 2010 23:08:40 GMT 1, I guess they'll divide the prints up between the UK, USA, EU and the rest of the world....wonder if it will be even though? Didn't most of the green NBG go to the USA?
Most of the ones this year will be going to Russia and Qatar.
I guess they'll divide the prints up between the UK, USA, EU and the rest of the world....wonder if it will be even though? Didn't most of the green NBG go to the USA? Most of the ones this year will be going to Russia and Qatar. |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by meatbag on Dec 12, 2010 23:09:42 GMT 1, yea, i can see this edition size growing and growing... could easily be the next trollies. And any idiot buying them off the bay deserves to get screwed.
yea, i can see this edition size growing and growing... could easily be the next trollies. And any idiot buying them off the bay deserves to get screwed.
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Warm Gun on Dec 12, 2010 23:10:29 GMT 1, I guess they'll divide the prints up between the UK, USA, EU and the rest of the world....wonder if it will be even though? Didn't most of the green NBG go to the USA? Most of the ones this year will be going to Russia and Qatar.
That really would rub it in!
I guess they'll divide the prints up between the UK, USA, EU and the rest of the world....wonder if it will be even though? Didn't most of the green NBG go to the USA? Most of the ones this year will be going to Russia and Qatar. That really would rub it in! |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Lunch Special on Dec 12, 2010 23:11:04 GMT 1, So is it true? no pow stamp and no coa given out this year?
So is it true? no pow stamp and no coa given out this year?
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Warm Gun on Dec 12, 2010 23:17:38 GMT 1, coa's will be an online application by the looks of it (so the rumour go's).....definitely no stamp though.
coa's will be an online application by the looks of it (so the rumour go's).....definitely no stamp though.
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by mickthegreek on Dec 12, 2010 23:17:49 GMT 1, Answer to your question warmgun I did bag a print. Commercial street was like the wild west.
I managed to park my 4x4 next to my place in line and offered shelter to some of the others in the line. (tv heated seats) Very nice.
Answer to your question warmgun I did bag a print. Commercial street was like the wild west.
I managed to park my 4x4 next to my place in line and offered shelter to some of the others in the line. (tv heated seats) Very nice.
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Trevorm on Dec 12, 2010 23:19:17 GMT 1, At least when I get mine through the lottery tomorrow it'll have the tube postmarked etc. So not to worry about the POW stamp and COA. I won't be selling - so who cares
At least when I get mine through the lottery tomorrow it'll have the tube postmarked etc. So not to worry about the POW stamp and COA. I won't be selling - so who cares
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Warm Gun on Dec 12, 2010 23:21:28 GMT 1, Answer to your question warmgun I did bag a print. Commercial street was like the wild west. I managed to park my 4x4 next to my place in line and offered shelter to some of the others in the line. (tv heated seats) Very nice.
Nice one!
Queueing in style, bet the tv and warmth was most welcome!
Answer to your question warmgun I did bag a print. Commercial street was like the wild west. I managed to park my 4x4 next to my place in line and offered shelter to some of the others in the line. (tv heated seats) Very nice. Nice one! Queueing in style, bet the tv and warmth was most welcome! |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by curiousgeorge on Dec 12, 2010 23:31:14 GMT 1, CuriousGeorge manage to get to the front of both ques at Berwick and POW (nice to see the nice turquoise) although he rocked up late at both ones, don't know how, charm, bribery, BJ’s Any info. on this?
A combination of all three, AND later arriving in time and watching my position fall very quickly (10mins) Sorry
70-100 people being paid to queue and arriving en masse to queue, sorry i didn't spend a lot of hours travelling see that happen.Very far from being alone in this though i won't name 'n shame them as i see no shame in that situation. Queue counters were very frequent and each count was 15 -20 to me.It was do nothing and end up in the 300's,go home or take action
From the people i've heard who did the same and (oddly enough all being hangers rather than sellers) they too are glad they took action
CuriousGeorge manage to get to the front of both ques at Berwick and POW (nice to see the nice turquoise) although he rocked up late at both ones, don't know how, charm, bribery, BJ’s Any info. on this? A combination of all three, AND later arriving in time and watching my position fall very quickly (10mins) Sorry 70-100 people being paid to queue and arriving en masse to queue, sorry i didn't spend a lot of hours travelling see that happen.Very far from being alone in this though i won't name 'n shame them as i see no shame in that situation. Queue counters were very frequent and each count was 15 -20 to me.It was do nothing and end up in the 300's,go home or take action From the people i've heard who did the same and (oddly enough all being hangers rather than sellers) they too are glad they took action |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by ciscokid on Dec 12, 2010 23:38:53 GMT 1, Fair play to you and no need to defEnd yourself. The larger issue is what looked like an organisEd crime syndicate.
A combination of all three, AND later arriving in time and watching my position fall very quickly (10mins) Sorry 70-100 people being paid to queue and arriving en masse to queue, sorry i didn't spend a lot of hours travelling see that happen.Very far from being alone in this though i won't name 'n shame them as i see no shame in that situation. Queue counters were very frequent and each count was 15 -20 to me.It was do nothing and end up in the 300's,go home or take action From the people i've heard who did the same and (oddly enough all being hangers rather than sellers) they too are glad they took action
Fair play to you and no need to defEnd yourself. The larger issue is what looked like an organisEd crime syndicate. A combination of all three, AND later arriving in time and watching my position fall very quickly (10mins) Sorry 70-100 people being paid to queue and arriving en masse to queue, sorry i didn't spend a lot of hours travelling see that happen.Very far from being alone in this though i won't name 'n shame them as i see no shame in that situation. Queue counters were very frequent and each count was 15 -20 to me.It was do nothing and end up in the 300's,go home or take action From the people i've heard who did the same and (oddly enough all being hangers rather than sellers) they too are glad they took action |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by love on Dec 12, 2010 23:42:54 GMT 1, Hey guys,
just wanted to let you know that we arrived well back home. We'll (better known as german couple) write a longer statement tomorrow, that you'll see a banksy release through the eyes of a "tourist".
Big hugs, to all the guys & ladies we met out there in big dark London.
Hey guys,
just wanted to let you know that we arrived well back home. We'll (better known as german couple) write a longer statement tomorrow, that you'll see a banksy release through the eyes of a "tourist".
Big hugs, to all the guys & ladies we met out there in big dark London.
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by wizzy on Dec 12, 2010 23:53:29 GMT 1, Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we arrived well back home. We'll (better known as german couple) write a longer statement tomorrow, that you'll see a banksy release through the eyes of a "tourist". Big hugs, to all the guys & ladies we met out there in big dark London.
Pleased you manage to get sorted there Love!
Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we arrived well back home. We'll (better known as german couple) write a longer statement tomorrow, that you'll see a banksy release through the eyes of a "tourist". Big hugs, to all the guys & ladies we met out there in big dark London. Pleased you manage to get sorted there Love! |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Ruggs on Dec 13, 2010 0:01:24 GMT 1, Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we arrived well back home. We'll (better known as german couple) write a longer statement tomorrow, that you'll see a banksy release through the eyes of a "tourist". Big hugs, to all the guys & ladies we met out there in big dark London.
Love! It was a pleasure meeting you in the Berwick Street queue and as chuffed as I am getting a print myself I was very pleased on your outcome. To have gone back to Germany empty handed would have been unfair. Congrats and well done!
Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we arrived well back home. We'll (better known as german couple) write a longer statement tomorrow, that you'll see a banksy release through the eyes of a "tourist". Big hugs, to all the guys & ladies we met out there in big dark London. Love! It was a pleasure meeting you in the Berwick Street queue and as chuffed as I am getting a print myself I was very pleased on your outcome. To have gone back to Germany empty handed would have been unfair. Congrats and well done! |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by grafik on Dec 13, 2010 0:03:51 GMT 1, You took the piss big style on both queues, if we all did what you did it would of been a total riot. No excuse for it, your lucky I am an easy going guy and also calmed a few people down who wanted to kick you to the back. Thanks for that, Dave. CuriousGeorge cut in the que. Other members can make of that what they will. Many people didn't cheat and left empty-handed. Some people won't care. Some will.
wonder why they all attacked me as a flipper when I said I would out Q jumpers.
You took the piss big style on both queues, if we all did what you did it would of been a total riot. No excuse for it, your lucky I am an easy going guy and also calmed a few people down who wanted to kick you to the back. Thanks for that, Dave. CuriousGeorge cut in the que. Other members can make of that what they will. Many people didn't cheat and left empty-handed. Some people won't care. Some will. wonder why they all attacked me as a flipper when I said I would out Q jumpers. |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by mickthegreek on Dec 13, 2010 0:04:01 GMT 1, Ruggs was you I met?
Ruggs was you I met?
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by artsmybag on Dec 13, 2010 0:05:17 GMT 1, A combination of all three, AND later arriving in time and watching my position fall very quickly (10mins) Sorry 70-100 people being paid to queue and arriving en masse to queue, sorry i didn't spend a lot of hours travelling see that happen.Very far from being alone in this though i won't name 'n shame them as i see no shame in that situation. Queue counters were very frequent and each count was 15 -20 to me.It was do nothing and end up in the 300's,go home or take action From the people i've heard who did the same and (oddly enough all being hangers rather than sellers) they too are glad they took action You took the piss big style on both queues, if we all did what you did it would of been a total riot. No excuse for it, your lucky I am an easy going guy and also calmed a few people down who wanted to kick you to the back.
I was 32nd in that queue but my friend collapsed, I had to leave to get him medical help....I still got the 32 written on my hand by sohosteve as a painful reminder 
A combination of all three, AND later arriving in time and watching my position fall very quickly (10mins) Sorry 70-100 people being paid to queue and arriving en masse to queue, sorry i didn't spend a lot of hours travelling see that happen.Very far from being alone in this though i won't name 'n shame them as i see no shame in that situation. Queue counters were very frequent and each count was 15 -20 to me.It was do nothing and end up in the 300's,go home or take action From the people i've heard who did the same and (oddly enough all being hangers rather than sellers) they too are glad they took action You took the piss big style on both queues, if we all did what you did it would of been a total riot. No excuse for it, your lucky I am an easy going guy and also calmed a few people down who wanted to kick you to the back. I was 32nd in that queue but my friend collapsed, I had to leave to get him medical help....I still got the 32 written on my hand by sohosteve as a painful reminder |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Warm Gun on Dec 13, 2010 0:08:33 GMT 1, Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we arrived well back home. We'll (better known as german couple) write a longer statement tomorrow, that you'll see a banksy release through the eyes of a "tourist". Big hugs, to all the guys & ladies we met out there in big dark London.
Great story!
Well done both of you.
Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that we arrived well back home. We'll (better known as german couple) write a longer statement tomorrow, that you'll see a banksy release through the eyes of a "tourist". Big hugs, to all the guys & ladies we met out there in big dark London. Great story! Well done both of you. |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by wizzy on Dec 13, 2010 0:16:37 GMT 1, This thread is becoming a bit heated now i reckon, It was a queue for a print on posh paper not a queue for a major organ, some people got one and some didnt for one reason or another, its in the past now so nothing that happened is going to change.
Christ, whats it going to be like post lottery when some people will possibly end up with two or more prints while others have none?, will people say the lucky ones from the queue shouldnt have registered?,in which case how were they to know they would get one at the queue?.
Its a print, you will not croak without one.
(can you tell i didnt get one??).
This thread is becoming a bit heated now i reckon, It was a queue for a print on posh paper not a queue for a major organ, some people got one and some didnt for one reason or another, its in the past now so nothing that happened is going to change.
Christ, whats it going to be like post lottery when some people will possibly end up with two or more prints while others have none?, will people say the lucky ones from the queue shouldnt have registered?,in which case how were they to know they would get one at the queue?.
Its a print, you will not croak without one.
(can you tell i didnt get one??).
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Ruggs on Dec 13, 2010 0:30:54 GMT 1, Didn't realise the BBC's political reporter Nick Robinson was a Banksy fan. 
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by kiy on Dec 13, 2010 0:42:16 GMT 1, Mick, I saw you roll up late park you range and jump the queue. I was directly behind you.
I am sure I have seen you range before at another que....LTS
Mick, I saw you roll up late park you range and jump the queue. I was directly behind you.
I am sure I have seen you range before at another que....LTS
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Daniel Silk on Dec 13, 2010 0:44:17 GMT 1, I will just lock this thread off of a few minutes, and clear it up a bit and get it back on track
I will just lock this thread off of a few minutes, and clear it up a bit and get it back on track
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Warm Gun on Dec 13, 2010 0:51:50 GMT 1, looks much better..
looks much better..
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by Daniel Silk on Dec 13, 2010 0:52:13 GMT 1, Back on topic now please
Thanks!
Back on topic now please Thanks! |
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Banksy • Choose Your Weapon Print, by yapsey on Dec 13, 2010 0:53:59 GMT 1, I was number 50 and my friend number 51. A couple from Germany (who were behind us at the queue in Commercial Street) who had decided to visit London for 24 hours on the off chance of a Banksy release arrived a few minutes later and were numbers 59 and 60. We later found out that 60 prints were available at M&S.
i met these two a few times - didn't see them on commercial street when the tickets were handed out - so glad they got something - really nice and very committed guys.
I was number 50 and my friend number 51. A couple from Germany (who were behind us at the queue in Commercial Street) who had decided to visit London for 24 hours on the off chance of a Banksy release arrived a few minutes later and were numbers 59 and 60. We later found out that 60 prints were available at M&S. i met these two a few times - didn't see them on commercial street when the tickets were handed out - so glad they got something - really nice and very committed guys. |
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