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Banksy • Barcode Print, by banksman on Aug 6, 2008 12:43:49 GMT 1, Condition of the print terrible!!!!!!
Here is a proper BARCODE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Condition of the print terrible!!!!!! Here is a proper BARCODE!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by snakes on Aug 6, 2008 12:55:08 GMT 1, Agree with you there banksman. That's lovely.
Agree with you there banksman. That's lovely.
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by howlinhooker on Aug 6, 2008 12:55:57 GMT 1, NICE ONE...................banksman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NICE ONE...................banksman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by banksman on Aug 6, 2008 13:11:24 GMT 1, Up on the wall where Prints SHOULD BE!!!!
Up on the wall where Prints SHOULD BE!!!! |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by dotdot on Aug 6, 2008 13:41:23 GMT 1, Up on the wall where Prints SHOULD BE!!!!
fine framing dude.
Up on the wall where Prints SHOULD BE!!!! fine framing dude. |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by thevideovaults on Aug 6, 2008 21:18:16 GMT 1, Well had a cheeky bid at £1350, and just missed out. Drat
Well had a cheeky bid at £1350, and just missed out. Drat
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by craigf on Aug 6, 2008 22:05:37 GMT 1, Well the high bidder is off the forum....
Well the high bidder is off the forum....
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banksman
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by banksman on Aug 6, 2008 22:08:18 GMT 1, I tend to agree with the framing comments (both the one on ebay and banksman's) The ebay frame and mount just don't seem to work with the print  Glad to see one framed and on the wall, not sure about the other two on the sofa, I doubt its very comfortable! 
The Barcode is above my bed
The Morons & Trolleys are above my sofas
I tend to agree with the framing comments (both the one on ebay and banksman's) The ebay frame and mount just don't seem to work with the print Glad to see one framed and on the wall, not sure about the other two on the sofa, I doubt its very comfortable! The Barcode is above my bed The Morons & Trolleys are above my sofas |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by craigf on Aug 6, 2008 22:13:44 GMT 1, Now that looks much better ;D
Now that looks much better ;D
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by rosstierney on Aug 7, 2008 16:33:36 GMT 1, the seller has ended the listing & put it back up @ $120,000
"NEWEST UPDATE: This is the third time I've listed this piece and now I intend to keep it going until somebody offers me more than the auction houses self proclaimed "VERY conservative" opening bid valuations or until I submit it for official auction in the next month or so.
To everyone that hit me up in the last few weeks: I'm not trying to be greedy or a dick here folks. Just understand that when I first listed it at $60k I was offered up to $75k by eBay folks. When I listed it at $80k I was offered $100k. When I reached out to the auction houses I got back valuations… well, let’s just say I was blown away. So why in the hell would I take anything less than their opening bid valuations??? Would you??? "
the seller has ended the listing & put it back up @ $120,000
"NEWEST UPDATE: This is the third time I've listed this piece and now I intend to keep it going until somebody offers me more than the auction houses self proclaimed "VERY conservative" opening bid valuations or until I submit it for official auction in the next month or so.
To everyone that hit me up in the last few weeks: I'm not trying to be greedy or a dick here folks. Just understand that when I first listed it at $60k I was offered up to $75k by eBay folks. When I listed it at $80k I was offered $100k. When I reached out to the auction houses I got back valuations… well, let’s just say I was blown away. So why in the hell would I take anything less than their opening bid valuations??? Would you??? "
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by lee3 on Aug 7, 2008 16:56:16 GMT 1, I've spoken with the seller multiple times and backed away. I wasn't particularly fond of the painting on an angle but was willing to go to $70k initially but then revised it to $65k after some thought and finally just said screw it. He has since contacted an auction house who gave a rather agressive estimate but the seller wants cash so when he did the math, it wasn't working out with what he wanted to net (which WAS $80k). He amatureisly blind copied anyone who had shown interest in the painting the auction house's proposal which didn't do him any favors. I replied to him and said that wasn't the wisest choice and he retorted that he was new to selling (obviously) and was just hoping that I would raise my bid by $5k cash to get it done.
I'm not doubting the authenticity of the piece but this guy is trying to levereage anything he can to sell his painting. He wants cash (presumably imo) to avoid reporting the sale so $80k in cash is prefereable to a $150k (i don't think it would ever hit that # but he did the math just to be sure) sale at auction once buyers and sellers fees are deducted and he pays the appropriate fed/state taxes over his original $250 price/basis. He lives in CA and if you really want this painting I think it can be had for $75k cash. He's come back to me multiple times with stories of 4 different $80k cash bids and I told him to take them, only to be followed up the next day with a note that my offer may be the best since he can drive it to me and not wait for someone to come to him. I've told him good luck and that I'm no longer interested and even corresponded with the auction house who was none too pleased with the sellers approach to broadcast a bid to leverage his own position.
IMO, it's amateur hour with this guy but if you are REALLY interested in the painting (i just couldn't get over the fact that the canvas was at an angle but that is up for each individual to decide) I bet you can get it from him if you offer $75k cash and agree to get it from him in the next week. Good luck and obviously make sure you have it authenticated before turning over your money but the painting does appear legit.
I've spoken with the seller multiple times and backed away. I wasn't particularly fond of the painting on an angle but was willing to go to $70k initially but then revised it to $65k after some thought and finally just said screw it. He has since contacted an auction house who gave a rather agressive estimate but the seller wants cash so when he did the math, it wasn't working out with what he wanted to net (which WAS $80k). He amatureisly blind copied anyone who had shown interest in the painting the auction house's proposal which didn't do him any favors. I replied to him and said that wasn't the wisest choice and he retorted that he was new to selling (obviously) and was just hoping that I would raise my bid by $5k cash to get it done.
I'm not doubting the authenticity of the piece but this guy is trying to levereage anything he can to sell his painting. He wants cash (presumably imo) to avoid reporting the sale so $80k in cash is prefereable to a $150k (i don't think it would ever hit that # but he did the math just to be sure) sale at auction once buyers and sellers fees are deducted and he pays the appropriate fed/state taxes over his original $250 price/basis. He lives in CA and if you really want this painting I think it can be had for $75k cash. He's come back to me multiple times with stories of 4 different $80k cash bids and I told him to take them, only to be followed up the next day with a note that my offer may be the best since he can drive it to me and not wait for someone to come to him. I've told him good luck and that I'm no longer interested and even corresponded with the auction house who was none too pleased with the sellers approach to broadcast a bid to leverage his own position.
IMO, it's amateur hour with this guy but if you are REALLY interested in the painting (i just couldn't get over the fact that the canvas was at an angle but that is up for each individual to decide) I bet you can get it from him if you offer $75k cash and agree to get it from him in the next week. Good luck and obviously make sure you have it authenticated before turning over your money but the painting does appear legit.
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by pfffffffffft on Aug 7, 2008 17:04:09 GMT 1, the seller has ended the listing & put it back up @ $120,000 "NEWEST UPDATE: This is the third time I've listed this piece and now I intend to keep it going until somebody offers me more than the auction houses self proclaimed "VERY conservative" opening bid valuations or until I submit it for official auction in the next month or so. To everyone that hit me up in the last few weeks: I'm not trying to be greedy or a d**k here folks. Just understand that when I first listed it at $60k I was offered up to $75k by eBay folks. When I listed it at $80k I was offered $100k. When I reached out to the auction houses I got back valuations… well, let’s just say I was blown away. So why in the hell would I take anything less than their opening bid valuations??? Would you??? "
I gotta tell you, if I was genuinely interested in this piece I wouldnt touch it with a 10 foot pole now. Anyone seriously considering the painting is not going to put in a bid because they are going to assume he is just going to keep jacking up the price. This listing is a circus, not an auction.
the seller has ended the listing & put it back up @ $120,000 "NEWEST UPDATE: This is the third time I've listed this piece and now I intend to keep it going until somebody offers me more than the auction houses self proclaimed "VERY conservative" opening bid valuations or until I submit it for official auction in the next month or so. To everyone that hit me up in the last few weeks: I'm not trying to be greedy or a d**k here folks. Just understand that when I first listed it at $60k I was offered up to $75k by eBay folks. When I listed it at $80k I was offered $100k. When I reached out to the auction houses I got back valuations… well, let’s just say I was blown away. So why in the hell would I take anything less than their opening bid valuations??? Would you??? " I gotta tell you, if I was genuinely interested in this piece I wouldnt touch it with a 10 foot pole now. Anyone seriously considering the painting is not going to put in a bid because they are going to assume he is just going to keep jacking up the price. This listing is a circus, not an auction. |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by rosstierney on Aug 7, 2008 17:04:30 GMT 1, thanks for the insight lee
thanks for the insight lee
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hlarmy
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by hlarmy on Aug 7, 2008 17:15:45 GMT 1, Slightly off topic, but what's the meaning behind the Barcode pieces? 
Slightly off topic, but what's the meaning behind the Barcode pieces? |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by RBK on Aug 7, 2008 17:15:58 GMT 1, Lee - Nice update. Does seem like a rookie trying to play in the big leagues. I wonder if the auction house will blackball him for that extremely unprofessional bcc.
Plus his rational that a 1/1 of an ok image being better than a 1/5 of some of his best images (Laugh Now or Flower Thrower) doesn't stick at all with this Banksy collector. The piece does appear legit though.
PS: I would also be pissed if I was Grace. Posting her information is yet another unprofessional move
Lee - Nice update. Does seem like a rookie trying to play in the big leagues. I wonder if the auction house will blackball him for that extremely unprofessional bcc.
Plus his rational that a 1/1 of an ok image being better than a 1/5 of some of his best images (Laugh Now or Flower Thrower) doesn't stick at all with this Banksy collector. The piece does appear legit though.
PS: I would also be pissed if I was Grace. Posting her information is yet another unprofessional move
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by pfffffffffft on Aug 7, 2008 17:19:36 GMT 1, Lee - Nice update. Does seem like a rookie trying to play in the big leagues. I wonder if the auction house will blackball him for that extremely unprofessional bcc. Plus his rational that a 1/1 of an ok image being better than a 1/5 of some of his best images (Laugh Now or Flower Thrower) doesn't stick at all with this Banksy collector. The piece does appear legit though. PS: I would also be pissed if I was Grace. Posting her information is yet another unprofessional move
It's apparent he has dollar symbols in his eyes and his greed will kill any deal he tries to get done, just like it did with lee. What a shame.
Lee - Nice update. Does seem like a rookie trying to play in the big leagues. I wonder if the auction house will blackball him for that extremely unprofessional bcc. Plus his rational that a 1/1 of an ok image being better than a 1/5 of some of his best images (Laugh Now or Flower Thrower) doesn't stick at all with this Banksy collector. The piece does appear legit though. PS: I would also be pissed if I was Grace. Posting her information is yet another unprofessional move It's apparent he has dollar symbols in his eyes and his greed will kill any deal he tries to get done, just like it did with lee. What a shame. |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by lee3 on Aug 7, 2008 17:39:30 GMT 1, Slightly off topic, but what's the meaning behind the Barcode pieces?
Great question and one that I've pondered myself many times. I can see an anti-gloabilization message in there as well as a capitalism is the evolution of survival of the fittest message in there too.
But, I think I like the interpretation that "perplexedhead" wrote elsewhere on this board which is "that capitalism is incapable of restraining its own monstrous nature".
Slightly off topic, but what's the meaning behind the Barcode pieces? Great question and one that I've pondered myself many times. I can see an anti-gloabilization message in there as well as a capitalism is the evolution of survival of the fittest message in there too. But, I think I like the interpretation that "perplexedhead" wrote elsewhere on this board which is "that capitalism is incapable of restraining its own monstrous nature". |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by eddiedangerous on Aug 7, 2008 18:22:15 GMT 1, Slightly off topic, but what's the meaning behind the Barcode pieces? Great question and one that I've pondered myself many times. I can see an anti-gloabilization message in there as well as a capitalism is the evolution of survival of the fittest message in there too. But, I think I like the interpretation that "perplexedhead" wrote elsewhere on this board which is "that capitalism is incapable of restraining its own monstrous nature".
i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!!
Slightly off topic, but what's the meaning behind the Barcode pieces? Great question and one that I've pondered myself many times. I can see an anti-gloabilization message in there as well as a capitalism is the evolution of survival of the fittest message in there too. But, I think I like the interpretation that "perplexedhead" wrote elsewhere on this board which is "that capitalism is incapable of restraining its own monstrous nature". i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!! |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by hlarmy on Aug 7, 2008 18:36:55 GMT 1, Great question and one that I've pondered myself many times. I can see an anti-gloabilization message in there as well as a capitalism is the evolution of survival of the fittest message in there too. But, I think I like the interpretation that "perplexedhead" wrote elsewhere on this board which is "that capitalism is incapable of restraining its own monstrous nature". i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!!
Interesting comments; I bet that's one decision the ex girlfriend regrets now 
Great question and one that I've pondered myself many times. I can see an anti-gloabilization message in there as well as a capitalism is the evolution of survival of the fittest message in there too. But, I think I like the interpretation that "perplexedhead" wrote elsewhere on this board which is "that capitalism is incapable of restraining its own monstrous nature". i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!! Interesting comments; I bet that's one decision the ex girlfriend regrets now |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by doublehelix on Aug 7, 2008 18:45:03 GMT 1, i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!!
314 - Missouri Area Code?
i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!! 314 - Missouri Area Code? |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by lee3 on Aug 7, 2008 18:49:26 GMT 1, i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!! 314 - Missouri Area Code?
ha ha- that's great. Something tells me that in '01/02 when the image was developed that Banksy was not telephoning a chick (or dude, who am i to judge?) from St. Louis. If the rumor is based in fact, i would presume that 314 is the UK code.
i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!! 314 - Missouri Area Code? ha ha- that's great. Something tells me that in '01/02 when the image was developed that Banksy was not telephoning a chick (or dude, who am i to judge?) from St. Louis. If the rumor is based in fact, i would presume that 314 is the UK code. |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by meatbag on Aug 7, 2008 18:52:32 GMT 1, wow, this guy sounds like a real shitbag
wow, this guy sounds like a real shitbag
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by dkla on Aug 7, 2008 19:17:13 GMT 1, I believe the message behind the barcode artworks is a smart comment on the victimization of animals for human profit (zoos, fashion, trophies, etc...).
I believe the message behind the barcode artworks is a smart comment on the victimization of animals for human profit (zoos, fashion, trophies, etc...).
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by stillborncrisps on Aug 7, 2008 19:36:31 GMT 1, i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!!
Hmmm... curious.
The numbers in the Leopard Barcode [31454 31762] don't appear to be any sort of UK or mobile number.
You'd need to put an 01 or an 07 in front to make it a real number, and then there would be too many digits in the number.
I thought perhaps they could be two dates/date of births, but of course there is no 31st April 1954.
However, the Shark Barcode [0 95417 04-0-7] would work as a phone number if you put a 1 or 7 where the barcode lines intrude into the number sequence (after the first 0):
07954 170407 or
01954 170407 (Cambridge number)
Who's gonna try them out?? ;-)
Also, just found this Banksy record sleeve of a Sinking Tank, which contains another barcode:
The number is 5 016557 971668 - again, too many digits to be a phone number.
What does it all mean? ??!
i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!! Hmmm... curious. The numbers in the Leopard Barcode [31454 31762] don't appear to be any sort of UK or mobile number. You'd need to put an 01 or an 07 in front to make it a real number, and then there would be too many digits in the number. I thought perhaps they could be two dates/date of births, but of course there is no 31st April 1954. However, the Shark Barcode [0 95417 04-0-7] would work as a phone number if you put a 1 or 7 where the barcode lines intrude into the number sequence (after the first 0): 07954 170407 or 01954 170407 (Cambridge number) Who's gonna try them out?? ;-) Also, just found this Banksy record sleeve of a Sinking Tank, which contains another barcode: The number is 5 016557 971668 - again, too many digits to be a phone number. What does it all mean? ??! |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by buffin on Aug 7, 2008 21:11:47 GMT 1, i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!! Hmmm... curious. The numbers in the Leopard Barcode 31454 31762 don't appear to be any sort of UK or mobile number. You'd need to put an 01 or an 07 in front to make it a real number, and then there would be too many digits in the number. I thought perhaps they could be two dates/date of births, but of course there is no 31st April 1954. quote] Replace the 3 with a zero and you have the STD code for Chipping Sodbury (just outside Bristol). 
i heard the print was after a relationship had split up and on the barcode is her phone number with the Leopard happy to have broken free!! Hmmm... curious. The numbers in the Leopard Barcode 31454 31762 don't appear to be any sort of UK or mobile number. You'd need to put an 01 or an 07 in front to make it a real number, and then there would be too many digits in the number. I thought perhaps they could be two dates/date of births, but of course there is no 31st April 1954. quote] Replace the 3 with a zero and you have the STD code for Chipping Sodbury (just outside Bristol). |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by stillborncrisps on Aug 7, 2008 23:20:44 GMT 1, Replace the 3 with a zero and you have the STD code for Chipping Sodbury (just outside Bristol).
Yeah, but that doesn't leave enough digits to make a real number....
I really like the idea of the 'breaking free from a relationship' theory... maybe the set of 5 digits on the right, beneath the bent bars, represents Banksy in some way - and the set on the left represent the ex-girlfriend?
I'm starting to feel like a conspiracy theorist. 
Replace the 3 with a zero and you have the STD code for Chipping Sodbury (just outside Bristol). Yeah, but that doesn't leave enough digits to make a real number.... I really like the idea of the 'breaking free from a relationship' theory... maybe the set of 5 digits on the right, beneath the bent bars, represents Banksy in some way - and the set on the left represent the ex-girlfriend? I'm starting to feel like a conspiracy theorist. |
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by doublehelix on Aug 7, 2008 23:48:40 GMT 1, It's a US mobile number I think.
It's a US mobile number I think.
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Banksy • Barcode Print, by Guest on Aug 8, 2008 0:03:19 GMT 1, if you add all these numbers up what do you get 31454 31762
its pretty obvious isnt it?
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if you add all these numbers up what do you get 31454 31762
its pretty obvious isnt it?
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