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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by Michael Jacob on Jan 15, 2007 19:34:30 GMT 1, Hello forum.
I want to buy my first Banksy. I plan on keeping it, but needless to say its a investment at the kind of money i will be paying. The signed pieces go for alot more. Is it really worth it in the long run? Any help (or opinion) is appreciated. Also, let me know if you have anything for sale. Thanks.
Jake
Hello forum.
I want to buy my first Banksy. I plan on keeping it, but needless to say its a investment at the kind of money i will be paying. The signed pieces go for alot more. Is it really worth it in the long run? Any help (or opinion) is appreciated. Also, let me know if you have anything for sale. Thanks.
Jake
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by corblimeylimey on Jan 15, 2007 19:38:57 GMT 1, The gap between signed and unsigned is growing, as for the long term who knows.
For me the signed are too expensive, and I'm happy with unsigned, after all they look just as good, and even as an investment they still stand up IMO.
The gap between signed and unsigned is growing, as for the long term who knows.
For me the signed are too expensive, and I'm happy with unsigned, after all they look just as good, and even as an investment they still stand up IMO.
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by victorwilliams on Jan 15, 2007 19:44:47 GMT 1, The gap between signed and unsigned is growing, as for the long term who knows. For me the signed are too expensive, and I'm happy with unsigned, after all they look just as good, and even as an investment they still stand up IMO.
i second that sound advise, but as corb says the gab is growing so if u can afford a signed one then go of one.
The gap between signed and unsigned is growing, as for the long term who knows. For me the signed are too expensive, and I'm happy with unsigned, after all they look just as good, and even as an investment they still stand up IMO. i second that sound advise, but as corb says the gab is growing so if u can afford a signed one then go of one. |
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by Michael Jacob on Jan 15, 2007 19:47:00 GMT 1, thanks for the advice. thats a tough call. do you go for rarer unsigned or a signed more common one? Decisions decisions...
thanks for the advice. thats a tough call. do you go for rarer unsigned or a signed more common one? Decisions decisions...
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by corblimeylimey on Jan 15, 2007 19:54:06 GMT 1, IMO I would go for a rare unsigned over a possibly cheaper signed less desirable image, just my opinion.
IMO I would go for a rare unsigned over a possibly cheaper signed less desirable image, just my opinion.
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by mammal2 on Jan 15, 2007 19:59:29 GMT 1, i agree corblimey
i agree corblimey
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by willamsa on Jan 15, 2007 21:01:11 GMT 1, craz,
I'd go for an image you love, don't just buy a banksy because its a banksy, if you intend on keeping then getting one you like means you'll enjoy it even more.
I agree the gap between signed and unsigned is going to continue to widen (imo)
if you can find a signed and afford it now I doubt you'll regret it in the long run.
good luck
craz,
I'd go for an image you love, don't just buy a banksy because its a banksy, if you intend on keeping then getting one you like means you'll enjoy it even more.
I agree the gap between signed and unsigned is going to continue to widen (imo)
if you can find a signed and afford it now I doubt you'll regret it in the long run.
good luck
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by bond on Jan 15, 2007 21:58:44 GMT 1, Hi - if you had a pot of cash , what would you pay for a signed Grin ? - It's my favourite but the current ยฃ2 + is frightening !! thanks
Hi - if you had a pot of cash , what would you pay for a signed Grin ? - It's my favourite but the current ยฃ2 + is frightening !! thanks
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by RBK on Jan 15, 2007 22:14:23 GMT 1, Signed works will 'hold' their value better than Unsigned. However you can usually buy 2 unsigned prints you like for the price of 1 signed.
I can relate to your desire for a signed one - but a lot of that comes down to timing (what's available) and price (status of your bank account). While I can say that I have almost every Banksy print I want; none of mine have that glorious signature - and I still love them just as much!
Signed works will 'hold' their value better than Unsigned. However you can usually buy 2 unsigned prints you like for the price of 1 signed.
I can relate to your desire for a signed one - but a lot of that comes down to timing (what's available) and price (status of your bank account). While I can say that I have almost every Banksy print I want; none of mine have that glorious signature - and I still love them just as much!
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by bond on Jan 15, 2007 22:16:32 GMT 1, HI - Just to clarify - i don't have a grin to sell but was after general thougts on what is fair to pay as i am after one - when the bank and missus allow !!!!
HI - Just to clarify - i don't have a grin to sell but was after general thougts on what is fair to pay as i am after one - when the bank and missus allow !!!!
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by benya on Jan 15, 2007 22:41:06 GMT 1, nice print - Id think you would be looking at upward of 2300.........
thoughts??
nice print - Id think you would be looking at upward of 2300.........
thoughts??
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by numusic on Jan 15, 2007 23:07:29 GMT 1, Hi - if you had a pot of cash , what would you pay for a signed Grin ? - It's my favourite but the current ยฃ2 + is frightening !! thanks
it aint gonna be getting any cheaper in the forseeable future.. IMO  an absolute classic, best quality print by far.
Hi - if you had a pot of cash , what would you pay for a signed Grin ? - It's my favourite but the current ยฃ2 + is frightening !! thanks it aint gonna be getting any cheaper in the forseeable future.. IMO an absolute classic, best quality print by far. |
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by BK83 on Jan 16, 2007 4:53:48 GMT 1, at the end of the day, it only matters that you have a signed print if you intend on keeping it for investment reasons -- if its for the image/art then having a signed or unsigned wouldn't matter, would it ..... really?
at the end of the day, it only matters that you have a signed print if you intend on keeping it for investment reasons -- if its for the image/art then having a signed or unsigned wouldn't matter, would it ..... really?
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by ร
gent รacardi on Jan 16, 2007 5:17:14 GMT 1, at the end of the day, it only matters that you have a signed print if you intend on keeping it for investment reasons -- if its for the image/art then having a signed or unsigned wouldn't matter, would it ..... really?
Actually, it would matter... personally for me, at least  I would love to own a signed Banksy someday which I would never sell (come to think of it, I probably will never sell any of my unsigned Banksys... but that's besides the point  ). Knowing that Banksy personally paid 1.436 seconds' worth of attention on that very print on my wall just makes it so much more special. It's like buying a CD of a band that you really like and getting the band to autograph it. You wouldn't sell it, and it would feel *a lot* different from a regular unautographed CD to you.
at the end of the day, it only matters that you have a signed print if you intend on keeping it for investment reasons -- if its for the image/art then having a signed or unsigned wouldn't matter, would it ..... really? Actually, it would matter... personally for me, at least I would love to own a signed Banksy someday which I would never sell (come to think of it, I probably will never sell any of my unsigned Banksys... but that's besides the point ). Knowing that Banksy personally paid 1.436 seconds' worth of attention on that very print on my wall just makes it so much more special. It's like buying a CD of a band that you really like and getting the band to autograph it. You wouldn't sell it, and it would feel *a lot* different from a regular unautographed CD to you. |
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BK83
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by BK83 on Jan 16, 2007 5:51:35 GMT 1, at the end of the day, it only matters that you have a signed print if you intend on keeping it for investment reasons -- if its for the image/art then having a signed or unsigned wouldn't matter, would it ..... really? Actually, it would matter... personally for me, at least I would love to own a signed Banksy someday which I would never sell (come to think of it, I probably will never sell any of my unsigned Banksys... but that's besides the point ). Knowing that Banksy personally paid 1.436 seconds' worth of attention on that very print on my wall just makes it so much more special. It's like buying a CD of a band that you really like and getting the band to autograph it. You wouldn't sell it, and it would feel *a lot* different from a regular unautographed CD to you.
when you put it that way -- good call AB. I dont think I could ever sell my autographed Magic Johnson basketball -- without that signature its just a spalding NBA ball. I guess I wasn't thinking when I posted earlier. Onwardsa and upwards with signed prints!! not that prints and basketballas are the same thing... aww fuck it. you know what i'm getting at -- its late and Im rambling.
at the end of the day, it only matters that you have a signed print if you intend on keeping it for investment reasons -- if its for the image/art then having a signed or unsigned wouldn't matter, would it ..... really? Actually, it would matter... personally for me, at least I would love to own a signed Banksy someday which I would never sell (come to think of it, I probably will never sell any of my unsigned Banksys... but that's besides the point ). Knowing that Banksy personally paid 1.436 seconds' worth of attention on that very print on my wall just makes it so much more special. It's like buying a CD of a band that you really like and getting the band to autograph it. You wouldn't sell it, and it would feel *a lot* different from a regular unautographed CD to you. when you put it that way -- good call AB. I dont think I could ever sell my autographed Magic Johnson basketball -- without that signature its just a spalding NBA ball. I guess I wasn't thinking when I posted earlier. Onwardsa and upwards with signed prints!! not that prints and basketballas are the same thing... aww fuck it. you know what i'm getting at -- its late and Im rambling. |
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by bond on Jan 16, 2007 9:45:55 GMT 1, Cheers everyone ;D ;D ;D
Cheers everyone ;D ;D ;D
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by monochrome on Jan 16, 2007 15:15:02 GMT 1, is the signature worth it? of course it is.
if you don't have a signature, would you tell your friends that you've just spent ยฃ600 on a 'poster' - that's all that's left at the end of the day.
if you liek pretty pictures buy repro canvases, save a wad of cash and save it for something else - like skunk
is the signature worth it? of course it is.
if you don't have a signature, would you tell your friends that you've just spent ยฃ600 on a 'poster' - that's all that's left at the end of the day.
if you liek pretty pictures buy repro canvases, save a wad of cash and save it for something else - like skunk
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by monochrome on Jan 16, 2007 15:18:19 GMT 1, as for 2 unsigned prints for the price of 1 signed - maybe 2 years ago, but most signed go for ยฃ3k + these days. unsigned are novelty value posters
as for 2 unsigned prints for the price of 1 signed - maybe 2 years ago, but most signed go for ยฃ3k + these days. unsigned are novelty value posters
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by corblimeylimey on Jan 16, 2007 15:26:13 GMT 1, as for 2 unsigned prints for the price of 1 signed - maybe 2 years ago, but most signed go for ยฃ3k + these days. unsigned are novelty value posters
I think thats a bit strong, unsigned are exactly the same, they're limited, printed exactly the same, same paper, etc but not signed.
So what you're saying is the signed are novelty value posters with a signature.
as for 2 unsigned prints for the price of 1 signed - maybe 2 years ago, but most signed go for ยฃ3k + these days. unsigned are novelty value posters I think thats a bit strong, unsigned are exactly the same, they're limited, printed exactly the same, same paper, etc but not signed. So what you're saying is the signed are novelty value posters with a signature. |
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by BK83 on Jan 16, 2007 16:40:04 GMT 1, as for 2 unsigned prints for the price of 1 signed - maybe 2 years ago, but most signed go for ยฃ3k + these days. unsigned are novelty value posters
huge difference between art prints and posters, but an interesting way for you to look at it.
J
as for 2 unsigned prints for the price of 1 signed - maybe 2 years ago, but most signed go for ยฃ3k + these days. unsigned are novelty value posters huge difference between art prints and posters, but an interesting way for you to look at it. J |
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by numusic on Jan 16, 2007 18:00:44 GMT 1, as for 2 unsigned prints for the price of 1 signed - maybe 2 years ago, but most signed go for ยฃ3k + these days. unsigned are novelty value posters
Nonesense. Unsigned are going for 1k plus, hardly novelty value. People are buying artprints, not autographs. Difference between someone buying a CD because they like the music and someone only buying it if it's signed by the band is one's a dick and the other isn't.
As for the basketball analogy, well.. give me a bunch of street kids actually using the fucking ball over someone who has one in a glass case anyday.
Picture in your minds eye if you will the 2 people with a basketball posing for a photo
1) Guy on a urban bronx court with the ball underarm
2) Guy in a loft next to his glass box
I rest my case
If you want a signature, collect autographs !
as for 2 unsigned prints for the price of 1 signed - maybe 2 years ago, but most signed go for ยฃ3k + these days. unsigned are novelty value posters Nonesense. Unsigned are going for 1k plus, hardly novelty value. People are buying artprints, not autographs. Difference between someone buying a CD because they like the music and someone only buying it if it's signed by the band is one's a dick and the other isn't. As for the basketball analogy, well.. give me a bunch of street kids actually using the fucking ball over someone who has one in a glass case anyday. Picture in your minds eye if you will the 2 people with a basketball posing for a photo 1) Guy on a urban bronx court with the ball underarm 2) Guy in a loft next to his glass box I rest my case If you want a signature, collect autographs ! |
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by Run Pig Run on Jan 16, 2007 18:21:59 GMT 1, ahahahaha.
ahahahaha.
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by tomhills on Jan 16, 2007 22:34:30 GMT 1, hello everyone. i'm new here. first post, long time lurker. had to get involved in this one, i bought a signed grin reaper yesterday and love it to death, will do for all time. yes it's nice to have the signature but it would have been nice to keep approx ยฃ1500 in the bank if an unsigned version existed. but it don't.
i'm rambling a bit now but my point is, i love my unsigned applause because i love it, my grin reaper for the same reason. the signature is totally irrelavant until you come to sell.
if your buyin for a squiggle your in it for the wrong reasons in my view.
what do i know though?
i won't be such a stranger from now on. promise.
p.s any estimates on framing for applause with uv glass? peace.
hello everyone. i'm new here. first post, long time lurker. had to get involved in this one, i bought a signed grin reaper yesterday and love it to death, will do for all time. yes it's nice to have the signature but it would have been nice to keep approx ยฃ1500 in the bank if an unsigned version existed. but it don't.
i'm rambling a bit now but my point is, i love my unsigned applause because i love it, my grin reaper for the same reason. the signature is totally irrelavant until you come to sell.
if your buyin for a squiggle your in it for the wrong reasons in my view.
what do i know though?
i won't be such a stranger from now on. promise.
p.s any estimates on framing for applause with uv glass? peace.
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by manchestermike on Jan 16, 2007 22:50:36 GMT 1, hello everyone. i'm new here. first post, long time lurker. had to get involved in this one, i bought a signed grin reaper yesterday and love it to death, will do for all time. yes it's nice to have the signature but it would have been nice to keep approx ยฃ1500 in the bank if an unsigned version existed. but it don't. i'm rambling a bit now but my point is, i love my unsigned applause because i love it, my grin reaper for the same reason. the signature is totally irrelavant until you come to sell. if your buyin for a squiggle your in it for the wrong reasons in my view. what do i know though? i won't be such a stranger from now on. promise. p.s any estimates on framing for applause with uv glass? peace.
Welcome to the madhouse ;D
For some people though the 'squiggle' makes the print, I've got a couple of unsigned prints (applause and grannies) but I'll be moving them on to fund signed prints, either Banksy or Micallef in all probability... I've had opportunities to buy various unsigned Banksy's but often have passed up on as I'd much rather have the print signed
hello everyone. i'm new here. first post, long time lurker. had to get involved in this one, i bought a signed grin reaper yesterday and love it to death, will do for all time. yes it's nice to have the signature but it would have been nice to keep approx ยฃ1500 in the bank if an unsigned version existed. but it don't. i'm rambling a bit now but my point is, i love my unsigned applause because i love it, my grin reaper for the same reason. the signature is totally irrelavant until you come to sell. if your buyin for a squiggle your in it for the wrong reasons in my view. what do i know though? i won't be such a stranger from now on. promise. p.s any estimates on framing for applause with uv glass? peace. Welcome to the madhouse ;D For some people though the 'squiggle' makes the print, I've got a couple of unsigned prints (applause and grannies) but I'll be moving them on to fund signed prints, either Banksy or Micallef in all probability... I've had opportunities to buy various unsigned Banksy's but often have passed up on as I'd much rather have the print signed |
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by gordy on Jan 16, 2007 22:54:46 GMT 1, Is a signed print only a better investment?? 
Art or Money??
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by BME on Jan 16, 2007 22:58:49 GMT 1, The signature doesn't affect the image. If it's the image you love it doesn't matter. If it's an investment that you want then I'd try and find a signed print. If it's both then work out which is more important
The signature doesn't affect the image. If it's the image you love it doesn't matter. If it's an investment that you want then I'd try and find a signed print. If it's both then work out which is more important |
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by manchestermike on Jan 16, 2007 22:59:08 GMT 1, Is a signed print only a better inveatment?? Art or Money??
It's not necessarily the investment. I'd just rather have signed prints than unsigned
Is a signed print only a better inveatment?? Art or Money?? It's not necessarily the investment. I'd just rather have signed prints than unsigned |
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by smashedhat on Jan 16, 2007 23:02:00 GMT 1, Does Banksy's signature count as a signature given that it's a pseudonym?
I reckon signed is a better long term investment for the "proper art" world
Does Banksy's signature count as a signature given that it's a pseudonym?
I reckon signed is a better long term investment for the "proper art" world
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by gordy on Jan 16, 2007 23:05:04 GMT 1, Fair enough, but it is the same print from the same gallery just not signed!
Don't get me wrong I agree totally with you. I would much rather have a signed print. But a major part of that is because it is also an investment! ;D
Major exception to the rule has to be the 'Flag Print' which is Banksy's best for a long time, even though it is unsigened? ;D
Fair enough, but it is the same print from the same gallery just not signed! Don't get me wrong I agree totally with you. I would much rather have a signed print. But a major part of that is because it is also an investment! ;D Major exception to the rule has to be the 'Flag Print' which is Banksy's best for a long time, even though it is unsigened? ;D |
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Is Banksys signature worth it?, by BME on Jan 16, 2007 23:06:21 GMT 1, yep Manchester, I do understand that- I just forked out ยฃ1900 for a signed CND that arrived today. For me it's primarily about the art but the signature does make it feel a bit more special.
yep Manchester, I do understand that- I just forked out ยฃ1900 for a signed CND that arrived today. For me it's primarily about the art but the signature does make it feel a bit more special. |
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an absolute classic, best quality print by far.
I would love to own a signed Banksy someday which I would never sell (come to think of it, I probably will never sell any of my unsigned Banksys... but that's besides the point 
). Knowing that Banksy personally paid 1.436 seconds' worth of attention on that very print on my wall just makes it so much more special. It's like buying a CD of a band that you really like and getting the band to autograph it. You wouldn't sell it, and it would feel *a lot* different from a regular unautographed CD to you. 
