curiousgeorge
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VERY IMPORTANT, by curiousgeorge on Aug 19, 2008 11:13:50 GMT 1, Just been contacted by a forum member who is away on holiday, it would seem he is another victim in the fake Banksy prints.
Just a heads up to read here : banksyforum.proboards82.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=24281
Have been not to go into any detail, other than to say ANYONE buying early Banksy should INSIST the print they wish to buy should be put through the Pest Control COA process, BEFORE handing over any money.
Please all be very careful
Just been contacted by a forum member who is away on holiday, it would seem he is another victim in the fake Banksy prints. Just a heads up to read here : banksyforum.proboards82.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=24281Have been not to go into any detail, other than to say ANYONE buying early Banksy should INSIST the print they wish to buy should be put through the Pest Control COA process, BEFORE handing over any money. Please all be very careful
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VERY IMPORTANT, by mammal2 on Aug 19, 2008 11:28:16 GMT 1, Ah shit!
Ah shit!
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timba82
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VERY IMPORTANT, by timba82 on Aug 19, 2008 11:41:42 GMT 1, that sucks man. hope this person who sold it is routed out!!!
that sucks man. hope this person who sold it is routed out!!!
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anthoz
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VERY IMPORTANT, by anthoz on Aug 19, 2008 11:43:32 GMT 1, just a brief heads up on this line of things, there are people frequenting this forum who have large numbers of backdoor early Banksy prints, the usual suspects of flying copper, monkey queen and golf sale to name but a few i dont have any more info except that there are stacks of these flying around so its a case of buyer beware
just a brief heads up on this line of things, there are people frequenting this forum who have large numbers of backdoor early Banksy prints, the usual suspects of flying copper, monkey queen and golf sale to name but a few i dont have any more info except that there are stacks of these flying around so its a case of buyer beware
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edcase
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VERY IMPORTANT, by edcase on Aug 19, 2008 11:45:43 GMT 1, Interesting. I have two early u/s banksy prints, BME and TW, both were bought new by me from artomatic on gt. sutton st back before POW when artomatic used to do banksys prints.
Obviously back then I certainly never expected either of them to really be worth anything, I bought them because I liked them, and so I never kept the receipts. Obviously artomatic have since ceased trading, so what do I do about authentication?!
Interesting. I have two early u/s banksy prints, BME and TW, both were bought new by me from artomatic on gt. sutton st back before POW when artomatic used to do banksys prints.
Obviously back then I certainly never expected either of them to really be worth anything, I bought them because I liked them, and so I never kept the receipts. Obviously artomatic have since ceased trading, so what do I do about authentication?!
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Tiki
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VERY IMPORTANT, by Tiki on Aug 19, 2008 11:49:50 GMT 1, Pest controll edcase, there the only people that can help you.
Pest controll edcase, there the only people that can help you.
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VERY IMPORTANT, by Daniel Silk on Aug 19, 2008 11:51:55 GMT 1, Please beware of fake Banksy prints and Canvases that may well be in circulation.
If your worried about the Authenticity of a Banksy print or canvas that you may have bought on Ebay or in a private trade, you can now put your mind at rest by getting full authentication by contacting "Pest Control"
www.PestControlOffice.com
Pest Control is the Official Banksy Authentication service.
Please beware of fake Banksy prints and Canvases that may well be in circulation. If your worried about the Authenticity of a Banksy print or canvas that you may have bought on Ebay or in a private trade, you can now put your mind at rest by getting full authentication by contacting "Pest Control" www.PestControlOffice.comPest Control is the Official Banksy Authentication service.
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VERY IMPORTANT, by weaver on Aug 19, 2008 11:53:44 GMT 1, just a brief heads up on this line of things, there are people frequenting this forum who have large numbers of backdoor early Banksy prints, the usual suspects of flying copper, monkey queen and golf sale to name but a few i dont have any more info except that there are stacks of these flying around so its a case of buyer beware Anthoz, do you have any evidence that there are LARGE NUMBERS of backdoor prints and STACKS OF THESE FLYING ARROUND or is it scaremongering? We are all aware of the existance of these prints, but its the first time I've heard them referred to in such numbers. I fully agree with buyer beware, but the fakes that I have heard reported in the last while have been laugh now and rats...
just a brief heads up on this line of things, there are people frequenting this forum who have large numbers of backdoor early Banksy prints, the usual suspects of flying copper, monkey queen and golf sale to name but a few i dont have any more info except that there are stacks of these flying around so its a case of buyer beware Anthoz, do you have any evidence that there are LARGE NUMBERS of backdoor prints and STACKS OF THESE FLYING ARROUND or is it scaremongering? We are all aware of the existance of these prints, but its the first time I've heard them referred to in such numbers. I fully agree with buyer beware, but the fakes that I have heard reported in the last while have been laugh now and rats...
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VERY IMPORTANT, by weaver on Aug 19, 2008 11:55:27 GMT 1, Pest controll edcase, there the only people that can help you. POW also run a verification service for prints.
Pest controll edcase, there the only people that can help you. POW also run a verification service for prints.
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edcase
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July 2008
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VERY IMPORTANT, by edcase on Aug 19, 2008 11:55:38 GMT 1,
interesting, thanks!
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anthoz
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December 2010
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VERY IMPORTANT, by anthoz on Aug 19, 2008 11:59:58 GMT 1, just a brief heads up on this line of things, there are people frequenting this forum who have large numbers of backdoor early Banksy prints, the usual suspects of flying copper, monkey queen and golf sale to name but a few i dont have any more info except that there are stacks of these flying around so its a case of buyer beware Anthoz, do you have any evidence that there are LARGE NUMBERS of backdoor prints and STACKS OF THESE FLYING ARROUND or is it scaremongering? We are all aware of the existance of these prints, but its the first time I've heard them referred to in such numbers. I fully agree with buyer beware, but the fakes that I have heard reported in the last while have been laugh now and rats...
Hi, sorry guys im not attempting to scaremonger and the evidence i saw was about 6 months ago, in the lead up to this current abundance of seemingly fake prints. The people in question were being offered backdoor flying copper, HMV, GS, TW and MQ from stashes of dozens of these prints all in mint condition. To be honest they could have been printed the day before by any decent printer so theres nothing new here simply that the sellers were attempting to pass them off as originals or from the original run to unsuspecting london media types who know of Banksy but dont have the level of knowledge of some or most forum members. the worrying thing was that certain people duped into buying these prints (at silly money) were being offered equally silly money by framers and other people in the know for what i can only assume is one purpose. (im sure you can all figure out what!) simple case of No COA = No Deal (especially with signed prints as there is more money at stake)
just a brief heads up on this line of things, there are people frequenting this forum who have large numbers of backdoor early Banksy prints, the usual suspects of flying copper, monkey queen and golf sale to name but a few i dont have any more info except that there are stacks of these flying around so its a case of buyer beware Anthoz, do you have any evidence that there are LARGE NUMBERS of backdoor prints and STACKS OF THESE FLYING ARROUND or is it scaremongering? We are all aware of the existance of these prints, but its the first time I've heard them referred to in such numbers. I fully agree with buyer beware, but the fakes that I have heard reported in the last while have been laugh now and rats... Hi, sorry guys im not attempting to scaremonger and the evidence i saw was about 6 months ago, in the lead up to this current abundance of seemingly fake prints. The people in question were being offered backdoor flying copper, HMV, GS, TW and MQ from stashes of dozens of these prints all in mint condition. To be honest they could have been printed the day before by any decent printer so theres nothing new here simply that the sellers were attempting to pass them off as originals or from the original run to unsuspecting london media types who know of Banksy but dont have the level of knowledge of some or most forum members. the worrying thing was that certain people duped into buying these prints (at silly money) were being offered equally silly money by framers and other people in the know for what i can only assume is one purpose. (im sure you can all figure out what!) simple case of No COA = No Deal (especially with signed prints as there is more money at stake)
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