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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by numusic on Aug 31, 2006 21:49:25 GMT 1, I have all available to sell at the right price......................
or the wrong price depending what side of the fence you're on 
I have all available to sell at the right price...................... or the wrong price depending what side of the fence you're on |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by Levi Stubbs Tears on Jun 3, 2007 19:36:04 GMT 1, Hopefully this will work - thanks!
I've just bought a Grin Reaper and it seems that the colour plates may have slipped during the printing process, as the yellow is slightly off centre, leaving a gap around where it should fit exactly onto the face. Also, the edges of the sythe, cloak and skeletal hand all appear slightly to have missed their target.
It seems to me that the black plates may possibly be the culprits.
Has anyone else noticed the same problem and if so, any comments?
Many thanks
Hopefully this will work - thanks! I've just bought a Grin Reaper and it seems that the colour plates may have slipped during the printing process, as the yellow is slightly off centre, leaving a gap around where it should fit exactly onto the face. Also, the edges of the sythe, cloak and skeletal hand all appear slightly to have missed their target. It seems to me that the black plates may possibly be the culprits. Has anyone else noticed the same problem and if so, any comments? Many thanks |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by neutral on Jun 3, 2007 19:47:21 GMT 1, As it is screenprint, it happens sometimes that the registration is slightly offset as it maybe the case for your copy.
It is hand printed so each copy will be different as opposed to machine printed.
On the Morons some numbers are lightly off too, I have seen a Jack and Jill with the same thing.
On some Warhol work you also can notice that.
I really like that imperfection somehow in the screenprint as it is a unique piece even if there is 350 od copies out there.
Of course someone could argue by paying ยฃ50, ยฃ5000 , ยฃ6000 or ... pounds into a print, would expect to have it as perfect as possible...
As it is screenprint, it happens sometimes that the registration is slightly offset as it maybe the case for your copy.
It is hand printed so each copy will be different as opposed to machine printed.
On the Morons some numbers are lightly off too, I have seen a Jack and Jill with the same thing.
On some Warhol work you also can notice that.
I really like that imperfection somehow in the screenprint as it is a unique piece even if there is 350 od copies out there.
Of course someone could argue by paying ยฃ50, ยฃ5000 , ยฃ6000 or ... pounds into a print, would expect to have it as perfect as possible...
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by manchestermike on Jun 3, 2007 19:55:13 GMT 1, But... if it wasn't considered fit for sale it wouldn't be. I wouldn't worry
But... if it wasn't considered fit for sale it wouldn't be. I wouldn't worry
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by lesroy on Jun 3, 2007 21:52:33 GMT 1, -post a pic, let us all have a gander for you
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by tadghostal on Jun 3, 2007 22:05:12 GMT 1, Right, please post a pic if you can. It would be helpful to see exactly what you're talking about.
Right, please post a pic if you can. It would be helpful to see exactly what you're talking about.
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by rabbitlegs on Jun 3, 2007 22:05:23 GMT 1, Mine has a couple of MM of black, missing from the top-outer edge of the border. Not really a problem as its behind the mount 
Everything lines up as it should though. I have also seen one with a couple black spots where they shouldnt be.
In my opinion its his best quality print to date,even though originaly slow to sell,prices are now starting to reflect the quality.
Mine has a couple of MM of black, missing from the top-outer edge of the border. Not really a problem as its behind the mount Everything lines up as it should though. I have also seen one with a couple black spots where they shouldnt be. In my opinion its his best quality print to date,even though originaly slow to sell,prices are now starting to reflect the quality. |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by adrscib on Jun 3, 2007 23:27:17 GMT 1,
You can enjoy my reaper here. The first interactive post right?
You can enjoy my reaper here. The first interactive post right?
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by sausageboonwee on Jun 3, 2007 23:40:47 GMT 1, That's the scariest film I've ever seen
That's the scariest film I've ever seen
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by neutral on Jun 3, 2007 23:45:47 GMT 1, You can enjoy my reaper here. The first interactive post right?
Sometimes a breath of fresh air is good.
You can enjoy my reaper here. The first interactive post right? Sometimes a breath of fresh air is good. |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by tadghostal on Jun 4, 2007 9:25:26 GMT 1, levistubbstears,
First off, congrats on owning a piece that is the absolute *tits* (i.e., AWESOME!), because there is no other way to describe GR. Rabbitlegs is right--there seem to be quite a few with printing irregularities, probably due to the black which is rumored to contain tar and which I'd imagine is more difficult to work with than traditional inks. Of the several that I've seen with printing irregularities, there was one with a massive black glob on the face of the clock, another with several globs on the face of the clock, several with slightly irregular borders, one with black speckles in the background, etc. Mine has a tiny speck in the black border that has no black-just a tiny speck the size of two or three pixels. Weird.
Anyways, what options do you have? If its going to irritate you, and you have the option to return it, then do so. Its not worth having anything that is a source of frustration. If you can't return it, then the options are a bit more limited. My suggestion would be to frame that sucker up, and hang it on the wall. The artist who made it is famous for street art, the point of which is most certainly NOT perfect execution. Its a little bit messy by nature. For me, the slightly offset alignment would be a very pleasant reminder of the guerilla nature of the art itself. I'd find myself smiling at the fact that my piece, probably more than any of the other GR's in existence, is closer to the real deal--the actual graff done by Banksy.
So you see, you may either have the most disappointing GR in existence, or a piece that is as close to a one-off as any GR will ever be (which makes it quite special indeed). Its all a matter of perspective. Be sure to let us know what you end up doing with it! In any case, it is absolutely no less of a Grin Reaper than any of the other 300--it is just different. I, for one, dig it.
levistubbstears,
First off, congrats on owning a piece that is the absolute *tits* (i.e., AWESOME!), because there is no other way to describe GR. Rabbitlegs is right--there seem to be quite a few with printing irregularities, probably due to the black which is rumored to contain tar and which I'd imagine is more difficult to work with than traditional inks. Of the several that I've seen with printing irregularities, there was one with a massive black glob on the face of the clock, another with several globs on the face of the clock, several with slightly irregular borders, one with black speckles in the background, etc. Mine has a tiny speck in the black border that has no black-just a tiny speck the size of two or three pixels. Weird.
Anyways, what options do you have? If its going to irritate you, and you have the option to return it, then do so. Its not worth having anything that is a source of frustration. If you can't return it, then the options are a bit more limited. My suggestion would be to frame that sucker up, and hang it on the wall. The artist who made it is famous for street art, the point of which is most certainly NOT perfect execution. Its a little bit messy by nature. For me, the slightly offset alignment would be a very pleasant reminder of the guerilla nature of the art itself. I'd find myself smiling at the fact that my piece, probably more than any of the other GR's in existence, is closer to the real deal--the actual graff done by Banksy.
So you see, you may either have the most disappointing GR in existence, or a piece that is as close to a one-off as any GR will ever be (which makes it quite special indeed). Its all a matter of perspective. Be sure to let us know what you end up doing with it! In any case, it is absolutely no less of a Grin Reaper than any of the other 300--it is just different. I, for one, dig it.
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by Levi Stubbs Tears on Jun 4, 2007 10:36:14 GMT 1, Thanks for your thoughts. You are right inasmuch as it does show that each print is unique and in theory this could have more scarcity value.
Having said that, I'm a pedantic bugger and it may end up irritating me seeing it with the imperfection!
Like all things in life, I think I should live with it and then decide in a little while.
Many thanks again.
Thanks for your thoughts. You are right inasmuch as it does show that each print is unique and in theory this could have more scarcity value.
Having said that, I'm a pedantic bugger and it may end up irritating me seeing it with the imperfection!
Like all things in life, I think I should live with it and then decide in a little while.
Many thanks again.
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by gm on Jun 4, 2007 14:06:31 GMT 1, Get some markers and tipp-ex.
Colour in the white bits, and white out the overlaps.
Simple!
Get some markers and tipp-ex. Colour in the white bits, and white out the overlaps. Simple! |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by manchestermike on Jun 4, 2007 15:35:17 GMT 1, Honestly, don't worry... mine has got two black marks (splodges if you will) on the clockface... I like it, it adds character
;D
Honestly, don't worry... mine has got two black marks (splodges if you will) on the clockface... I like it, it adds character
;D
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by beejoir1 on Jun 4, 2007 16:56:59 GMT 1, Registration was a couple of mm off when it was screened, no big deal though really! Its the first one Ive seen like that though!
Registration was a couple of mm off when it was screened, no big deal though really! Its the first one Ive seen like that though!
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by tadghostal on Jun 4, 2007 17:56:23 GMT 1, Get some markers and tipp-ex. Colour in the white bits, and white out the overlaps. Simple!
Excellent step-by-step guide!
Get some markers and tipp-ex. Colour in the white bits, and white out the overlaps. Simple! Excellent step-by-step guide! |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by tomhills1 on Jun 4, 2007 18:13:30 GMT 1, i have to disagree a little with what's been said so far. mine has none of the flaws that have been mentioned, although i know there are a fair few about like it, so maybe i'm a little biased. i think that the odd flaw would add character to any other print, just not this one. it's beauty is in it's striking-ness, depth and detail. so to have any part of that flawed, to me, would totally detract from the whole genius of it.
especially considering the problem you're dealing with, a blur/shadow effect, to me i would always think i was pissed and seeing double when i looked at it.
my advice would be to trust yourself and your judgement, only you know what bugs you and if this looks like it would join that club then i'd get rid. if not, look forward to years of smug self-satisfaction that you own true beauty.
i'll PM you.
how you doing jay by the way? you got any pictures of your grin for me? long time no speak, hope you good pal. take care
i have to disagree a little with what's been said so far. mine has none of the flaws that have been mentioned, although i know there are a fair few about like it, so maybe i'm a little biased. i think that the odd flaw would add character to any other print, just not this one. it's beauty is in it's striking-ness, depth and detail. so to have any part of that flawed, to me, would totally detract from the whole genius of it. especially considering the problem you're dealing with, a blur/shadow effect, to me i would always think i was pissed and seeing double when i looked at it. my advice would be to trust yourself and your judgement, only you know what bugs you and if this looks like it would join that club then i'd get rid. if not, look forward to years of smug self-satisfaction that you own true beauty. i'll PM you. how you doing jay by the way? you got any pictures of your grin for me? long time no speak, hope you good pal. take care |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by rabbitlegs on Jun 4, 2007 18:53:36 GMT 1, LW... I agree to the mostpart with what you say. The fact mine has a slight 'Registration flaw' (Thanks Beejoir) around the outer edge use to bug me a bit. But once framed Im a happy bunny.
However with this print I feel I could get use to it even if someone spilt a brew on it 
its that amazing, and if mine was a little off 'Registration' I dont think  it would bother me.
Levisstubstears...I would try live with it for a few months (Im sure you will get use to him) Hes Very special IMO ;D
So long as I open my eyes.. and see my Reaper first thing in the morning...I know everything is OK
(Sorry...Shamless flaunt of my pride and joy)
LW... I agree to the mostpart with what you say. The fact mine has a slight 'Registration flaw' (Thanks Beejoir) around the outer edge use to bug me a bit. But once framed Im a happy bunny. However with this print I feel I could get use to it even if someone spilt a brew on it its that amazing, and if mine was a little off 'Registration' I dont think it would bother me. Levisstubstears...I would try live with it for a few months (Im sure you will get use to him) Hes Very special IMO ;D So long as I open my eyes.. and see my Reaper first thing in the morning...I know everything is OK (Sorry...Shamless flaunt of my pride and joy) |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by rabbitlegs on Jun 4, 2007 18:56:59 GMT 1, Ha Ha..Cobwebs and all 
Ha Ha..Cobwebs and all |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by corblimeylimey on Jun 4, 2007 19:25:46 GMT 1, I guess it comes down to whether you can live with it, it's a lot of money to pay for something if you're not happy with it, in which case I'd get my money back sooner rather than later. There's plenty more out there (you might need to wait and you might end up paying more + framing costs) perhaps you could buy one of those, although as has been pointed out you maybe swopping one flaw for another.
I guess it comes down to whether you can live with it, it's a lot of money to pay for something if you're not happy with it, in which case I'd get my money back sooner rather than later. There's plenty more out there (you might need to wait and you might end up paying more + framing costs) perhaps you could buy one of those, although as has been pointed out you maybe swopping one flaw for another.
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by streetgirl on Jun 4, 2007 21:12:36 GMT 1, hey levis,
As someone who has recently purchased their first Banksy which also has a slight flaw in it, I would say simply, if you love it, if you can live with it, then stick with it.
My decision was made a whole lot easier, as I am pretty sure I would never want to sell it...that's the only question I guess, if you're buying as an investment, does it alter it's value down the line?
hey levis,
As someone who has recently purchased their first Banksy which also has a slight flaw in it, I would say simply, if you love it, if you can live with it, then stick with it.
My decision was made a whole lot easier, as I am pretty sure I would never want to sell it...that's the only question I guess, if you're buying as an investment, does it alter it's value down the line?
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by stuey09 on Jun 4, 2007 21:15:44 GMT 1, Great attitude streetgirl. If you like the print and you can afford it then that is all that counts.
Great attitude streetgirl. If you like the print and you can afford it then that is all that counts. |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by arcam on Jun 5, 2007 0:21:09 GMT 1, Great present.
Great present. |
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Err...No. it does look slightly similar, except for the huge mount board...  My Reaper will NEVER be on eBay... |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by arcam on Jun 5, 2007 0:59:51 GMT 1, Err...No. it does look slightly similar, except for the huge mount board... My Reaper will NEVER be on eBay...
Sorry for not making my post clear, I meant levistubbstears Reaper. From the pictures it looks the same. (i.e. The face and hands).
i12.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/a2/2f/ff4b_3.JPG
Err...No. it does look slightly similar, except for the huge mount board... My Reaper will NEVER be on eBay... Sorry for not making my post clear, I meant levistubbstears Reaper. From the pictures it looks the same. (i.e. The face and hands). i12.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/a2/2f/ff4b_3.JPG |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by rabbitlegs on Jun 5, 2007 1:05:50 GMT 1, Hey Hankpank.. ... If your lookin'in Show us your STUNNING Reaper again
Or someone please post the last piccy he sent ....
Wicked frame job!!.....best yet IMO
Hey Hankpank.. ... If your lookin'in Show us your STUNNING Reaper again Or someone please post the last piccy he sent .... Wicked frame job!!.....best yet IMO |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by tadghostal on Jun 5, 2007 1:10:55 GMT 1, how you doing jay by the way? you got any pictures of your grin for me? long time no speak, hope you good pal. take care
He he! Sorry about that Tom. Been a little distracted lately (pssst--skydiving is addictive--do so at extreme risk to your free-time and checking account).
Grin and the gang are living quiet lives in their tubes (gasp!), but it is for their own good. None of the framers in Seattle seem to know a damn thing about street art in general, let alone Banksy in particular. And frankly, I just don't trust them. But there is a legendary framer in Eugene Oregon, and the lady knows her stuff--only problem is, its 250 miles away which is a bit too far for a quick drop off/pick up.
But the solution is elegant and beautiful; the wife and I are going to road trip the Pac-coast hiway this summer, finishing with a tri in Bend Oregon (kinda near Eugene). So, we're going to hand deliver the prints on the way out, pick 'em up framed and ready on the way back home. Ta-da! Its going to be a very fun summer.
BTW, if you happen to make it out to Seattle this year, I'll get you up to 13,000 feet and help you get an insane shot of adrenaline--on me. ;D You know you want to Tom!
how you doing jay by the way? you got any pictures of your grin for me? long time no speak, hope you good pal. take care He he! Sorry about that Tom. Been a little distracted lately (pssst--skydiving is addictive--do so at extreme risk to your free-time and checking account). Grin and the gang are living quiet lives in their tubes (gasp!), but it is for their own good. None of the framers in Seattle seem to know a damn thing about street art in general, let alone Banksy in particular. And frankly, I just don't trust them. But there is a legendary framer in Eugene Oregon, and the lady knows her stuff--only problem is, its 250 miles away which is a bit too far for a quick drop off/pick up. But the solution is elegant and beautiful; the wife and I are going to road trip the Pac-coast hiway this summer, finishing with a tri in Bend Oregon (kinda near Eugene). So, we're going to hand deliver the prints on the way out, pick 'em up framed and ready on the way back home. Ta-da! Its going to be a very fun summer. BTW, if you happen to make it out to Seattle this year, I'll get you up to 13,000 feet and help you get an insane shot of adrenaline--on me. ;D You know you want to Tom! |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by rabbitlegs on Jun 5, 2007 1:34:25 GMT 1, how you doing jay by the way? you got any pictures of your grin for me? long time no speak, hope you good pal. take care He he! Sorry about that Tom. Been a little distracted lately (pssst--skydiving is addictive--do so at extreme risk to your free-time and checking account). Grin and the gang are living quiet lives in their tubes (gasp!), but it is for their own good. None of the framers in Seattle seem to know a damn thing about street art in general, let alone Banksy in particular. And frankly, I just don't trust them. But there is a legendary framer in Eugene Oregon, and the lady knows her stuff--only problem is, its 250 miles away which is a bit too far for a quick drop off/pick up. But the solution is elegant and beautiful; the wife and I are going to road trip the Pac-coast hiway this summer, finishing with a tri in Bend Oregon (kinda near Eugene). So, we're going to hand deliver the prints on the way out, pick 'em up framed and ready on the way back home. Ta-da! Its going to be a very fun summer. BTW, if you happen to make it out to Seattle this year, I'll get you up to 13,000 feet and help you get an insane shot of adrenaline--on me. ;D You know you want to Tom!
Wish I was able to join you on your Pac-Tour! Sounds great.
I'd give your Porsche a lesson or three
All the best fella.....V.Jealous  Have a great time
As for SKY-diving ......
Only just Mastered another type of Diving....
The type you need extra Oxygen!....And it aint under water..... ;D
how you doing jay by the way? you got any pictures of your grin for me? long time no speak, hope you good pal. take care He he! Sorry about that Tom. Been a little distracted lately (pssst--skydiving is addictive--do so at extreme risk to your free-time and checking account). Grin and the gang are living quiet lives in their tubes (gasp!), but it is for their own good. None of the framers in Seattle seem to know a damn thing about street art in general, let alone Banksy in particular. And frankly, I just don't trust them. But there is a legendary framer in Eugene Oregon, and the lady knows her stuff--only problem is, its 250 miles away which is a bit too far for a quick drop off/pick up. But the solution is elegant and beautiful; the wife and I are going to road trip the Pac-coast hiway this summer, finishing with a tri in Bend Oregon (kinda near Eugene). So, we're going to hand deliver the prints on the way out, pick 'em up framed and ready on the way back home. Ta-da! Its going to be a very fun summer. BTW, if you happen to make it out to Seattle this year, I'll get you up to 13,000 feet and help you get an insane shot of adrenaline--on me. ;D You know you want to Tom! Wish I was able to join you on your Pac-Tour! Sounds great. I'd give your Porsche a lesson or three All the best fella.....V.Jealous Have a great time As for SKY-diving ...... Only just Mastered another type of Diving.... The type you need extra Oxygen!....And it aint under water..... ;D |
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Banksy Grin Reaper Print, by tadghostal on Jun 5, 2007 2:39:01 GMT 1, Oh, I know. "Dumpster Diving." That's pretty gross Howard! Bet you find some weird stuff, don't you?
(gotta maintain some semblance of respectability around here. Congrats on your newly acquired mastery at something that sounds like "tough driving.")
Oh, I know. "Dumpster Diving." That's pretty gross Howard! Bet you find some weird stuff, don't you?
(gotta maintain some semblance of respectability around here. Congrats on your newly acquired mastery at something that sounds like "tough driving.")
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it would bother me.
My Reaper will NEVER be on eBay...
Have a great time 
