Replete
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Replete on Aug 21, 2008 15:46:34 GMT 1, I'm sorry have I stumbled into the Dragon's Den during a pitch;?
I'm sorry have I stumbled into the Dragon's Den during a pitch;?
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Deleted on Aug 21, 2008 15:57:04 GMT 1, for ยฃ5k I'd fix it for you ;D Are you a reputable roofer or would you just turn up and shingle my house hat with stiffened bread products such as ryvita and twiglets Still doesnt solve the problem of me not having 5k to fix it so I'll just have to get used to my in bedroom water feature
You can trust me guv. just PayPal me the money. (MikeeP Independant Traders.con) and I'll order the cardboard and a bucket. ;D
for ยฃ5k I'd fix it for you ;D Are you a reputable roofer or would you just turn up and shingle my house hat with stiffened bread products such as ryvita and twiglets Still doesnt solve the problem of me not having 5k to fix it so I'll just have to get used to my in bedroom water feature You can trust me guv. just PayPal me the money. (MikeeP Independant Traders.con) and I'll order the cardboard and a bucket. ;D
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Michael Jacob
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Michael Jacob on Aug 21, 2008 15:59:38 GMT 1, i like the .con!
i like the .con!
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hlarmy
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by hlarmy on Aug 21, 2008 16:18:16 GMT 1, The initial question was an interested one, and one that I was giving some thought - that was until I read your replies
Maybe we should scrap this thread and start up another, worded slightly differently and without the agro
The initial question was an interested one, and one that I was giving some thought - that was until I read your replies Maybe we should scrap this thread and start up another, worded slightly differently and without the agro
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Daniel Silk on Aug 21, 2008 16:20:18 GMT 1, Sorry lads Just popped out for a minute and it all kicks off ;D
Just done a bit of a clean up on this thread, but tried not to removed too much
Sorry lads Just popped out for a minute and it all kicks off ;D Just done a bit of a clean up on this thread, but tried not to removed too much
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Deleted on Aug 21, 2008 16:24:05 GMT 1, The initial question was an interested one, and one that I was giving some thought - that was until I read your replies Maybe we should scrap this thread and start up another, worded slightly differently and without the agro
No. Lets not accept racism in any form
The initial question was an interested one, and one that I was giving some thought - that was until I read your replies Maybe we should scrap this thread and start up another, worded slightly differently and without the agro No. Lets not accept racism in any form
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by weaver on Aug 21, 2008 16:34:24 GMT 1, The initial question was an interested one, and one that I was giving some thought - that was until I read your replies Maybe we should scrap this thread and start up another, worded slightly differently and without the agro I agree with Hlarmy, its an interesting question, its a shame that the person who asked it might have been expecting something a bit more specific than buy what you want. I personally wasnt offended by anything he said, and would sugest that if anyone was, maybe they develop a thicker skin rather than bleating about racism at the first available chance.... an american call a brit a Limey is as offensice as us calling them a yankee, which is actually a racist slur against the dutch as the dutch settlers in new amsterdam, which went on to become new york, were shipped to the states / colonies by a shipping tycoon calls Jan Kees...... Limey comes from the sailors eating limes to offset scurvy, so if sailing the seven seas enjoying citrus fruit offends... then FFS get out more. Relaunch the discussion Hlarmy
The initial question was an interested one, and one that I was giving some thought - that was until I read your replies Maybe we should scrap this thread and start up another, worded slightly differently and without the agro I agree with Hlarmy, its an interesting question, its a shame that the person who asked it might have been expecting something a bit more specific than buy what you want. I personally wasnt offended by anything he said, and would sugest that if anyone was, maybe they develop a thicker skin rather than bleating about racism at the first available chance.... an american call a brit a Limey is as offensice as us calling them a yankee, which is actually a racist slur against the dutch as the dutch settlers in new amsterdam, which went on to become new york, were shipped to the states / colonies by a shipping tycoon calls Jan Kees...... Limey comes from the sailors eating limes to offset scurvy, so if sailing the seven seas enjoying citrus fruit offends... then FFS get out more. Relaunch the discussion Hlarmy
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docmax
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by docmax on Aug 21, 2008 16:35:52 GMT 1, So much hate, so little love.
For 5k I'd get myself this huge Miles Aldridge photo on my wall.
saw it in a gallery and it blew me away.
Its the best bit of wall porn Ive seen. ;D
So much hate, so little love. For 5k I'd get myself this huge Miles Aldridge photo on my wall. saw it in a gallery and it blew me away. Its the best bit of wall porn Ive seen. ;D
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by They call me Stephen on Aug 21, 2008 16:51:09 GMT 1, my my...that is special!!
for ยฃ5k i'd be pm'ing pud about his micallef's in the ebay threads section.
my my...that is special!!
for ยฃ5k i'd be pm'ing pud about his micallef's in the ebay threads section.
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Deleted on Aug 21, 2008 16:52:38 GMT 1, The initial question was an interested one, and one that I was giving some thought - that was until I read your replies Maybe we should scrap this thread and start up another, worded slightly differently and without the agro I agree with Hlarmy, its an interesting question, its a shame that the person who asked it might have been expecting something a bit more specific than buy what you want. I personally wasnt offended by anything he said, and would sugest that if anyone was, maybe they develop a thicker skin rather than bleating about racism at the first available chance.... an american call a brit a Limey is as offensice as us calling them a yankee, which is actually a racist slur against the dutch as the dutch settlers in new amsterdam, which went on to become new york, were shipped to the states / colonies by a shipping tycoon calls Jan Kees...... Limey comes from the sailors eating limes to offset scurvy, so if sailing the seven seas enjoying citrus fruit offends... then FFS get out more. Relaunch the discussion Hlarmy
Make no mistake the term Limey was not what caused offense. But fair enough, lets move on.
The initial question was an interested one, and one that I was giving some thought - that was until I read your replies Maybe we should scrap this thread and start up another, worded slightly differently and without the agro I agree with Hlarmy, its an interesting question, its a shame that the person who asked it might have been expecting something a bit more specific than buy what you want. I personally wasnt offended by anything he said, and would sugest that if anyone was, maybe they develop a thicker skin rather than bleating about racism at the first available chance.... an american call a brit a Limey is as offensice as us calling them a yankee, which is actually a racist slur against the dutch as the dutch settlers in new amsterdam, which went on to become new york, were shipped to the states / colonies by a shipping tycoon calls Jan Kees...... Limey comes from the sailors eating limes to offset scurvy, so if sailing the seven seas enjoying citrus fruit offends... then FFS get out more. Relaunch the discussion Hlarmy Make no mistake the term Limey was not what caused offense. But fair enough, lets move on.
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hlarmy
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by hlarmy on Aug 21, 2008 16:54:31 GMT 1, The initial question was an interested one, and one that I was giving some thought - that was until I read your replies Maybe we should scrap this thread and start up another, worded slightly differently and without the agro I agree with Hlarmy, its an interesting question, its a shame that the person who asked it might have been expecting something a bit more specific than buy what you want. I personally wasnt offended by anything he said, and would sugest that if anyone was, maybe they develop a thicker skin rather than bleating about racism at the first available chance.... an american call a brit a Limey is as offensice as us calling them a yankee, which is actually a racist slur against the dutch as the dutch settlers in new amsterdam, which went on to become new york, were shipped to the states / colonies by a shipping tycoon calls Jan Kees...... Limey comes from the sailors eating limes to offset scurvy, so if sailing the seven seas enjoying citrus fruit offends... then FFS get out more. Relaunch the discussion Hlarmy
On that note, I think I will
One thing I will say is that if I was looking for an investment, I wouldn't buy art as, in the long term and in the bottom end of the market such as this, it's far too risky. I would also say that the only things I have bought that have gone up in value are those that I bought for the sole reason that I loved the image.
On that note, I would only spend what I would be happy to lose (although that doesn't mean I would be too happy if some of the art I bought was worth a penny in a couple of years ).
First off, I would put aside about ยฃ1,000 for the next Banksy release (on the off chance that I am online when it's released, and that I get the email, and that I manage to bag one - ie. no chance!!) and the next NW TMA print.
I would then wait a couple of months (in the hope that prices continue to drop) and look to buy another signed Banksy print - either J&J or Grannies.
Finally I would buy another couple of canvasses from upcoming artists. For example, I would be looking to pick up another original from DOC, SPQR and Mr Jago. Each to their own however
The initial question was an interested one, and one that I was giving some thought - that was until I read your replies Maybe we should scrap this thread and start up another, worded slightly differently and without the agro I agree with Hlarmy, its an interesting question, its a shame that the person who asked it might have been expecting something a bit more specific than buy what you want. I personally wasnt offended by anything he said, and would sugest that if anyone was, maybe they develop a thicker skin rather than bleating about racism at the first available chance.... an american call a brit a Limey is as offensice as us calling them a yankee, which is actually a racist slur against the dutch as the dutch settlers in new amsterdam, which went on to become new york, were shipped to the states / colonies by a shipping tycoon calls Jan Kees...... Limey comes from the sailors eating limes to offset scurvy, so if sailing the seven seas enjoying citrus fruit offends... then FFS get out more. Relaunch the discussion Hlarmy On that note, I think I will One thing I will say is that if I was looking for an investment, I wouldn't buy art as, in the long term and in the bottom end of the market such as this, it's far too risky. I would also say that the only things I have bought that have gone up in value are those that I bought for the sole reason that I loved the image. On that note, I would only spend what I would be happy to lose (although that doesn't mean I would be too happy if some of the art I bought was worth a penny in a couple of years ). First off, I would put aside about ยฃ1,000 for the next Banksy release (on the off chance that I am online when it's released, and that I get the email, and that I manage to bag one - ie. no chance!!) and the next NW TMA print. I would then wait a couple of months (in the hope that prices continue to drop) and look to buy another signed Banksy print - either J&J or Grannies. Finally I would buy another couple of canvasses from upcoming artists. For example, I would be looking to pick up another original from DOC, SPQR and Mr Jago. Each to their own however
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by graeme501 on Aug 21, 2008 17:07:40 GMT 1, if i had this amount of money sitting about, i would be looking to buy an original from either herakut, matt small, lucy mclauchlan or know hope, but thats on personal art taste rather than investment
out of the 4 artists i have listed, from an investment point, i'd think that two were good investments, one will stay the same, and one will probably go down
im not going to say which is which but out of those 4 artists, i own originals by two of them, and it isnt the two that i think would be good investments
if i had this amount of money sitting about, i would be looking to buy an original from either herakut, matt small, lucy mclauchlan or know hope, but thats on personal art taste rather than investment out of the 4 artists i have listed, from an investment point, i'd think that two were good investments, one will stay the same, and one will probably go down im not going to say which is which but out of those 4 artists, i own originals by two of them, and it isnt the two that i think would be good investments
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by jonpud on Aug 21, 2008 17:08:53 GMT 1, Docmax, do you have a shoe fetish by any chance?! ;D
Docmax, do you have a shoe fetish by any chance?! ;D
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docmax
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by docmax on Aug 21, 2008 17:17:31 GMT 1, Me? No no not at all.
I've got a naked women in shoes fetish. ;D
actually on that note...
Four Inches - best shoe book ever
Me? No no not at all. I've got a naked women in shoes fetish. ;D actually on that note... Four Inches - best shoe book ever
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jakek
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by jakek on Aug 21, 2008 17:24:58 GMT 1, if i had this amount of money sitting about, i would be looking to buy an original from either herakut, matt small, lucy mclauchlan or know hope, but thats on personal art taste rather than investment out of the 4 artists i have listed, from an investment point, i'd think that two were good investments, one will stay the same, and one will probably go down
i'm tempted to guess which is which...but i'll probably be well wide of the mark. I really like herakut and know hope's work so they'd be my two to get stuff by.
i'm surprised the knowhope print hasn't sold out on the urban angel site - really nice and very limited. i picked mine up from his show at the carmichael gallery.
if i had this amount of money sitting about, i would be looking to buy an original from either herakut, matt small, lucy mclauchlan or know hope, but thats on personal art taste rather than investment out of the 4 artists i have listed, from an investment point, i'd think that two were good investments, one will stay the same, and one will probably go down i'm tempted to guess which is which...but i'll probably be well wide of the mark. I really like herakut and know hope's work so they'd be my two to get stuff by. i'm surprised the knowhope print hasn't sold out on the urban angel site - really nice and very limited. i picked mine up from his show at the carmichael gallery.
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leumasdarnley
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by leumasdarnley on Aug 21, 2008 18:09:40 GMT 1, Signed Bomb Hugger if someone would be so kind to sell me one.
Signed Bomb Hugger if someone would be so kind to sell me one.
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Deleted on Aug 21, 2008 18:22:49 GMT 1, You could try making an offer on this Cy Twombley, as its up at 6k they may or may not accept it.Somehow i am thinking it may not be your cup of tea?.
You could try making an offer on this Cy Twombley, as its up at 6k they may or may not accept it.Somehow i am thinking it may not be your cup of tea?.
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mcster
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by mcster on Aug 21, 2008 18:23:55 GMT 1, I'd avoid prints completely (accept for the one for your Mrs) and buy some originals from artists that are on the way up, rather than one piece from a reasonably well established artist. The other forum members on here are right, it's what you like that counts. If you have faith in your own taste and buy artists that are still reasonably affordable, your 'investment' will be safe(ish) as they will always look good on your wall. F**k what they are worth, but if one of the artists you buy becomes a big name, you'll also be able to sell the piece for a bit of cash. Having said that, I have trouble parting with most things, so if you're anything like me you'll be knee deep in art and skint but happy within a few years !
I'd avoid prints completely (accept for the one for your Mrs) and buy some originals from artists that are on the way up, rather than one piece from a reasonably well established artist. The other forum members on here are right, it's what you like that counts. If you have faith in your own taste and buy artists that are still reasonably affordable, your 'investment' will be safe(ish) as they will always look good on your wall. F**k what they are worth, but if one of the artists you buy becomes a big name, you'll also be able to sell the piece for a bit of cash. Having said that, I have trouble parting with most things, so if you're anything like me you'll be knee deep in art and skint but happy within a few years !
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Happy Shopper on Aug 21, 2008 18:27:46 GMT 1, For "investment" you have to go for an established artist I think. Get a signed Hirst print, Peter Blake or Banksy... I think someone said on another thread there are Warhol prints for that money. Plenty of choices.
For "investment" you have to go for an established artist I think. Get a signed Hirst print, Peter Blake or Banksy... I think someone said on another thread there are Warhol prints for that money. Plenty of choices.
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by fatherxmas on Aug 21, 2008 18:32:27 GMT 1, This forum seems to be all about money now and not about the art
Just buy a banksy, buy what you can get for 5k..This will easily increase @ 10% per annum.
This forum seems to be all about money now and not about the art Just buy a banksy, buy what you can get for 5k..This will easily increase @ 10% per annum.
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solar77
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by solar77 on Aug 21, 2008 19:56:44 GMT 1, The "buy what you like" line is played out. Obviously if you just want something cool on your wall then "buy what you like." Or make an unlicensed ink jet blow-up of what you like and frame it up. If value is so damn unimportant, then who cares if a print is signed, numbered or even real?
If you're going to spend 5k on art and you're frequenting this forum, you should at least enter into the purchase with some reasonable expectation of what amount of money you'll be able to recoup from said purchase in the event of disaster, freak health problems or just general change of taste.
Be ready to lose money, sure, but factor that into the initial purchase and give it some thought and consideration. Or just put your head directly up your ass and "buy what you like."
The "buy what you like" line is played out. Obviously if you just want something cool on your wall then "buy what you like." Or make an unlicensed ink jet blow-up of what you like and frame it up. If value is so damn unimportant, then who cares if a print is signed, numbered or even real?
If you're going to spend 5k on art and you're frequenting this forum, you should at least enter into the purchase with some reasonable expectation of what amount of money you'll be able to recoup from said purchase in the event of disaster, freak health problems or just general change of taste.
Be ready to lose money, sure, but factor that into the initial purchase and give it some thought and consideration. Or just put your head directly up your ass and "buy what you like."
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by weaver on Aug 21, 2008 20:51:13 GMT 1, The "buy what you like" line is played out. Obviously if you just want something cool on your wall then "buy what you like." Or make an unlicensed ink jet blow-up of what you like and frame it up. If value is so damn unimportant, then who cares if a print is signed, numbered or even real? If you're going to spend 5k on art and you're frequenting this forum, you should at least enter into the purchase with some reasonable expectation of what amount of money you'll be able to recoup from said purchase in the event of disaster, freak health problems or just general change of taste. Be ready to lose money, sure, but factor that into the initial purchase and give it some thought and consideration. Or just put your head directly up your ass and "buy what you like." I disagree with the buy what you like point has been played out, there are no certanties in this game, no matter how much research / insite you have. People discussed in a seperate thread today how they bought Banksy prints ยฃ2G more than they are now, but they aint too bothered as they love the pieces and know they have something special. If you want a garunteed return, chuck it in the bank, if you want some art, buy it, but be prepared to be stuck with it..... hence buy something you like as it may be with you for longer than you initially thought. One thing I'd stress, is no matter what you buy, make sure its the real deal, and get the most for your money, buy signed Banksy's over unsigned as they have been shown to hold their value better than unsigned, other artists original works, especially canvases as they traditionally have a better longevity and are easier to keep than prints. Good provenance will ALWAYS add value to your piece / piece of mind. End of the day why buy something that you dont like? if you dont like it, there is a very good chance others will feel the same way.
The "buy what you like" line is played out. Obviously if you just want something cool on your wall then "buy what you like." Or make an unlicensed ink jet blow-up of what you like and frame it up. If value is so damn unimportant, then who cares if a print is signed, numbered or even real? If you're going to spend 5k on art and you're frequenting this forum, you should at least enter into the purchase with some reasonable expectation of what amount of money you'll be able to recoup from said purchase in the event of disaster, freak health problems or just general change of taste. Be ready to lose money, sure, but factor that into the initial purchase and give it some thought and consideration. Or just put your head directly up your ass and "buy what you like." I disagree with the buy what you like point has been played out, there are no certanties in this game, no matter how much research / insite you have. People discussed in a seperate thread today how they bought Banksy prints ยฃ2G more than they are now, but they aint too bothered as they love the pieces and know they have something special. If you want a garunteed return, chuck it in the bank, if you want some art, buy it, but be prepared to be stuck with it..... hence buy something you like as it may be with you for longer than you initially thought. One thing I'd stress, is no matter what you buy, make sure its the real deal, and get the most for your money, buy signed Banksy's over unsigned as they have been shown to hold their value better than unsigned, other artists original works, especially canvases as they traditionally have a better longevity and are easier to keep than prints. Good provenance will ALWAYS add value to your piece / piece of mind. End of the day why buy something that you dont like? if you dont like it, there is a very good chance others will feel the same way.
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solar77
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by solar77 on Aug 21, 2008 22:27:16 GMT 1, I should clarify my statement in light of your post - I'm not saying that "buy what you like" is incorrect. I agree with most everything you said - I always buy art I like, but I have to consider the financial ramifications of each purchase.
It's assinine when posters automatically throw out the "buy what you like" card as a dismissive blanket statement meaning, "Fook off with your discussion of the art market and investing; such things are base and should never be discussed" every time someone mentions art as a commodity/investment.
I should clarify my statement in light of your post - I'm not saying that "buy what you like" is incorrect. I agree with most everything you said - I always buy art I like, but I have to consider the financial ramifications of each purchase.
It's assinine when posters automatically throw out the "buy what you like" card as a dismissive blanket statement meaning, "Fook off with your discussion of the art market and investing; such things are base and should never be discussed" every time someone mentions art as a commodity/investment.
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loucastel
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by loucastel on Aug 21, 2008 23:01:31 GMT 1, This forum seems to be all about money now and not about the art Just buy a banksy, buy what you can get for 5k..This will easily increase @ 10% per annum.
This is rich coming from you!!!
As all the warnings say--- the value of your investment can go down (which it probably will), as well as up.
This forum seems to be all about money now and not about the art Just buy a banksy, buy what you can get for 5k..This will easily increase @ 10% per annum. This is rich coming from you!!! As all the warnings say--- the value of your investment can go down (which it probably will), as well as up.
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Heavyconsumer
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Heavyconsumer on Aug 21, 2008 23:09:20 GMT 1, I think that having ยฃpounds to spend today is a great advantage! Some of my favourite artists are American and the near 2:1 currency exchange would mean that with a sum like ยฃ5k I could get a large, beautiful canvas from Nathan Spoor and 2 nice street pieces by Neate, with a little luck. Return on investment would not come into it for me as I'd be looking to own/enjoy such pieces in the long-term, although I do feel that Neate is probably a good long-term investment. I can't really imagine spending THAT MUCH money on art I like, with a view to selling it in the medium term. I would suggest that for investment purposes one might be better off buying 3 copies of colour "Trolleys" or a couple of Sepia "Morons"and keeping them safe, but then surely there's not as much pleasure ivolved!
While I think 3/4 years is a tough timeframe to look at for investments (markets can change a lot in that time and even go against ongoing, longer term trends - any market can do this), I would say try and be patient and pick up good deals on Banksy and Sir Peter Blake signed prints, if investment is the goal and risk minimisation is a priority and you're looking at strictly medium term. Longer term I think that taste plays a bigger role. If you trust that the artists you most enjoy will be those most enjoyed by others and hence grow in popularity it must help a lot. I have no such faith in my own taste, generally speaking. To me, the art I buy, I buy because I can afford to spend the cash and the product is eye-candy, not an investment. Having said that, you'd have to be either wealthy or stupid not to want to buy the next Banksy release at source if the chance arises!!!
I have a colour Trolleys by the way and it really is a wonderful print. If you can get a deal like some forum members have been offering of late (ยฃ1600/1700) I think it's a great buy. A member is currently offering a sepia Morons for ยฃ2250 too, which I also think is a nice deal. Over 3/4 years I believe these would be profitable. I like not knowing for sure though! It makes it easier to buy what I like and not having to make a business decision whenever I buy art.
I think that having ยฃpounds to spend today is a great advantage! Some of my favourite artists are American and the near 2:1 currency exchange would mean that with a sum like ยฃ5k I could get a large, beautiful canvas from Nathan Spoor and 2 nice street pieces by Neate, with a little luck. Return on investment would not come into it for me as I'd be looking to own/enjoy such pieces in the long-term, although I do feel that Neate is probably a good long-term investment. I can't really imagine spending THAT MUCH money on art I like, with a view to selling it in the medium term. I would suggest that for investment purposes one might be better off buying 3 copies of colour "Trolleys" or a couple of Sepia "Morons"and keeping them safe, but then surely there's not as much pleasure ivolved!
While I think 3/4 years is a tough timeframe to look at for investments (markets can change a lot in that time and even go against ongoing, longer term trends - any market can do this), I would say try and be patient and pick up good deals on Banksy and Sir Peter Blake signed prints, if investment is the goal and risk minimisation is a priority and you're looking at strictly medium term. Longer term I think that taste plays a bigger role. If you trust that the artists you most enjoy will be those most enjoyed by others and hence grow in popularity it must help a lot. I have no such faith in my own taste, generally speaking. To me, the art I buy, I buy because I can afford to spend the cash and the product is eye-candy, not an investment. Having said that, you'd have to be either wealthy or stupid not to want to buy the next Banksy release at source if the chance arises!!!
I have a colour Trolleys by the way and it really is a wonderful print. If you can get a deal like some forum members have been offering of late (ยฃ1600/1700) I think it's a great buy. A member is currently offering a sepia Morons for ยฃ2250 too, which I also think is a nice deal. Over 3/4 years I believe these would be profitable. I like not knowing for sure though! It makes it easier to buy what I like and not having to make a business decision whenever I buy art.
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Billy Sport
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February 2008
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Billy Sport on Aug 21, 2008 23:51:37 GMT 1, I've noticed we've started getting a few fractious comments on here, moreso recently. Not pointing any fingers, but its easy to get a wee bit riled and fire off inflammatory comments, go over the top when completely getting he wrong end of the stick. Everyone adopt a mantra, have a bit of a chant before firing off a message and looking a bit of a bell..
As for spending the money, colour trolleys - nice prices around at the mo. If you like Bast, have a look at something or two by Dain, ogs from around ยฃ600ish (that about right?). Know hope, I heard good things in NYC about this fella, and loved seeing his stuff at urbanangel. A couple of Docs pieces (thanks to Hlarmy and Mike for helping me see the light!), then bank the rest..
I've noticed we've started getting a few fractious comments on here, moreso recently. Not pointing any fingers, but its easy to get a wee bit riled and fire off inflammatory comments, go over the top when completely getting he wrong end of the stick. Everyone adopt a mantra, have a bit of a chant before firing off a message and looking a bit of a bell..
As for spending the money, colour trolleys - nice prices around at the mo. If you like Bast, have a look at something or two by Dain, ogs from around ยฃ600ish (that about right?). Know hope, I heard good things in NYC about this fella, and loved seeing his stuff at urbanangel. A couple of Docs pieces (thanks to Hlarmy and Mike for helping me see the light!), then bank the rest..
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Guest on Aug 22, 2008 0:29:35 GMT 1, my my...that is special!! for ยฃ5k i'd be pm'ing pud about his micallef's in the ebay threads section.
what a great idea!
my my...that is special!! for ยฃ5k i'd be pm'ing pud about his micallef's in the ebay threads section. what a great idea!
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Heavyconsumer
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February 2008
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Heavyconsumer on Aug 22, 2008 2:23:12 GMT 1, my my...that is special!! for ยฃ5k i'd be pm'ing pud about his micallef's in the ebay threads section.
Or putting him in a stranglehold until he agreed to sell that TMA on aluminium! Stunning! ;D
my my...that is special!! for ยฃ5k i'd be pm'ing pud about his micallef's in the ebay threads section. Or putting him in a stranglehold until he agreed to sell that TMA on aluminium! Stunning! ;D
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oneeye
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by oneeye on Aug 22, 2008 2:33:12 GMT 1, For 5K you should treat yourself to a Micallef 21st CL.
For 5K you should treat yourself to a Micallef 21st CL.
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Heavyconsumer
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February 2008
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If you had 5000 Pounds, by Heavyconsumer on Aug 22, 2008 5:12:10 GMT 1, For 5K you should treat yourself to a Micallef 21st CL.
I wouldn't want one at half that price personally! I much prefer Dirty Deluxe! I know I'm probably in a HUUUGE minority on here, but the smaller edition size isn't enough to swing me in favour of those Mic' prints and I find them garish. Imo DD is the pick of the litter and as second choice I'd probably go for the Head and SP set.
edit - I might even be able to get all 3 and still have change out of ยฃ5k at the moment.
(besides, spending ยฃ5k on a Micallef print doesn't look like the safest bet for someone talking about investing in hope of a return imo either)
For 5K you should treat yourself to a Micallef 21st CL. I wouldn't want one at half that price personally! I much prefer Dirty Deluxe! I know I'm probably in a HUUUGE minority on here, but the smaller edition size isn't enough to swing me in favour of those Mic' prints and I find them garish. Imo DD is the pick of the litter and as second choice I'd probably go for the Head and SP set. edit - I might even be able to get all 3 and still have change out of ยฃ5k at the moment. (besides, spending ยฃ5k on a Micallef print doesn't look like the safest bet for someone talking about investing in hope of a return imo either)
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