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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by BROOKLYNITE on Dec 8, 2013 17:30:43 GMT 1, After hearing back from about 75% of those that made the purchase we are going to keep the edition size at 50. Sorry for those that missed out. I am the one and ONLY one to blame here. Not the people who purchased the RAE book and don't want it extended. They made a purchase knowing the edition was 50. They are not to blame.
I hope you can all understand. I truly fucked up and apologize.
Chris
After hearing back from about 75% of those that made the purchase we are going to keep the edition size at 50. Sorry for those that missed out. I am the one and ONLY one to blame here. Not the people who purchased the RAE book and don't want it extended. They made a purchase knowing the edition was 50. They are not to blame.
I hope you can all understand. I truly fucked up and apologize.
Chris
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Gard on Dec 8, 2013 17:36:12 GMT 1, Refund those who don't want a bigger edition. Or do a collectors edition for those who bought a piece from the show.
Refund those who don't want a bigger edition. Or do a collectors edition for those who bought a piece from the show.
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 17:41:15 GMT 1, I hope you can all understand. I truly f**ked up and apologize. Chris
I hope you can all understand. I truly f**ked up and apologize. Chris Makes a pleasant change to actually have someone admit they've made a mistake and own up to it; not just on here but in general. Well done. Can't ask for more than that. |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by jettad on Dec 8, 2013 17:42:16 GMT 1, I managed to get one of the last ones, and to be honest I do not see any reason why there shouldn't be another 50. Are the people who don't want there to be more the people who bought multiples to flip? It is a book, I would understand if it was a print.
Chris, could you refund those that bought 2 or more? Make it one per purchase/household?
I managed to get one of the last ones, and to be honest I do not see any reason why there shouldn't be another 50. Are the people who don't want there to be more the people who bought multiples to flip? It is a book, I would understand if it was a print.
Chris, could you refund those that bought 2 or more? Make it one per purchase/household?
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by chads007 on Dec 8, 2013 17:47:01 GMT 1, I can honestly say thst if I was one of the 50, I would have no qualms in extending to another 50-100. Bit self centred otherwise
Was it not 1 per household ? This should have been the case as with other gallery releases & agree multiple purchases should be refunded
Must say good of chris to hold his hand up & apologise
Think still thst final decision should rest with rae & gallerist to extend
I can honestly say thst if I was one of the 50, I would have no qualms in extending to another 50-100. Bit self centred otherwise
Was it not 1 per household ? This should have been the case as with other gallery releases & agree multiple purchases should be refunded
Must say good of chris to hold his hand up & apologise
Think still thst final decision should rest with rae & gallerist to extend
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by anarquee on Dec 8, 2013 17:47:24 GMT 1, Given the price, it's surprising to think that the majority of people would rather have an edition of 50 than to know there's 50 more happy people out there. Fair enough, they're entitled to what they thought they were purchasing but it's still beyond my brain.
+1
happy xmas!
Given the price, it's surprising to think that the majority of people would rather have an edition of 50 than to know there's 50 more happy people out there. Fair enough, they're entitled to what they thought they were purchasing but it's still beyond my brain. +1 happy xmas! |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by floubi on Dec 8, 2013 17:49:22 GMT 1, I was sleeping too when I got the email.... You always did a great job Chris, don't worry! Maybe Rae will decide to make a very special christmas fantistic gold VIP premium edition with a huge surprise for the one that got the pre sale email in their sleep! 
I was sleeping too when I got the email.... You always did a great job Chris, don't worry! Maybe Rae will decide to make a very special christmas fantistic gold VIP premium edition with a huge surprise for the one that got the pre sale email in their sleep! |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Coach on Dec 8, 2013 18:00:21 GMT 1, Didn't reply to the email.
I've been out doing chores and only just caught up with this thread. So I didn't see the email in time.
Surprised it might not have been one per person . It never occurred to me to buy anything other than one.
I would have been happy for the edition to have been extended.
Maybe the 75% would be happy if there was another seperate edition eg without the extra (whatever that might be)? As a compromise?
Didn't reply to the email.
I've been out doing chores and only just caught up with this thread. So I didn't see the email in time.
Surprised it might not have been one per person . It never occurred to me to buy anything other than one.
I would have been happy for the edition to have been extended.
Maybe the 75% would be happy if there was another seperate edition eg without the extra (whatever that might be)? As a compromise?
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Coach on Dec 8, 2013 18:01:18 GMT 1, I hope you can all understand. I truly f**ked up and apologize. Chris Makes a pleasant change to actually have someone admit they've made a mistake and own up to it; not just on here but in general. Well done. Can't ask for more than that.
Agree 110%.
We'll said.
I hope you can all understand. I truly f**ked up and apologize. Chris Makes a pleasant change to actually have someone admit they've made a mistake and own up to it; not just on here but in general. Well done. Can't ask for more than that. Agree 110%. We'll said. |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by jettad on Dec 8, 2013 18:10:15 GMT 1, Could RAE change the page order of the book to create a new book that is different from the first?
Could RAE change the page order of the book to create a new book that is different from the first?
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by BROOKLYNITE on Dec 8, 2013 18:12:37 GMT 1, Just for the record, except for two people that bought two (one as a gift for a friend) from the pre-sale, everyone that got one only bought 1.
Apologies once again for the mess.
Just for the record, except for two people that bought two (one as a gift for a friend) from the pre-sale, everyone that got one only bought 1.
Apologies once again for the mess.
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Gard on Dec 8, 2013 18:16:18 GMT 1, Anyone having second thoughts? I really really want one 
Anyone having second thoughts? I really really want one |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Phear Loathing on Dec 8, 2013 18:22:50 GMT 1, I got a book and am very much looking forward to it, however I want to throw this out there....
If you were at the show or bought an original from the show and missed out on the book, and you really want it I will sell it to you at cost. It would probably mean more personally to you than it does to me.
I got a book and am very much looking forward to it, however I want to throw this out there....
If you were at the show or bought an original from the show and missed out on the book, and you really want it I will sell it to you at cost. It would probably mean more personally to you than it does to me.
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Gard on Dec 8, 2013 18:27:59 GMT 1, I got a book and am very much looking forward to it.
No one will take your book away from you with an intro like that 
I got a book and am very much looking forward to it. No one will take your book away from you with an intro like that |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Phear Loathing on Dec 8, 2013 18:29:20 GMT 1, Ha!
Just wanted to preface with that because you best really want the book and meet the criteria : )
Ha!
Just wanted to preface with that because you best really want the book and meet the criteria : )
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by behaviorist on Dec 8, 2013 18:29:42 GMT 1, ^^^that's very generous of phearloathing. nice move.
i got the pre-sale email late last night and quickly purchased a copy. however, i'm astonished that there are folks who resisted the idea of extending the edition. how could that be bad, besides, perhaps, slightly diminishing the value (if that)? it seems that extending the edition βΒ putting more copies into people's hands, getting RAE's art out there, making more people happy, making Brooklynite and RAE some more money to keep producing, etc β could only be a good thing. come on folks...
^^^that's very generous of phearloathing. nice move.
i got the pre-sale email late last night and quickly purchased a copy. however, i'm astonished that there are folks who resisted the idea of extending the edition. how could that be bad, besides, perhaps, slightly diminishing the value (if that)? it seems that extending the edition βΒ putting more copies into people's hands, getting RAE's art out there, making more people happy, making Brooklynite and RAE some more money to keep producing, etc β could only be a good thing. come on folks...
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by dreadnatty on Dec 8, 2013 19:13:46 GMT 1, Agree 100%.... For the record I voted to expand the edition with forum members getting sorted first.
Given the price, it's surprising to think that the majority of people would rather have an edition of 50 than to know there's 50 more happy people out there. Fair enough, they're entitled to what they thought they were purchasing but it's still beyond my brain.
Agree 100%.... For the record I voted to expand the edition with forum members getting sorted first. Given the price, it's surprising to think that the majority of people would rather have an edition of 50 than to know there's 50 more happy people out there. Fair enough, they're entitled to what they thought they were purchasing but it's still beyond my brain. |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by johnnyh on Dec 8, 2013 19:14:53 GMT 1, Good on ya Dread it's a bit of a shame but there you go
Good on ya Dread it's a bit of a shame but there you go
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by shechtmr on Dec 8, 2013 19:21:43 GMT 1, I also voted to extend the edition to 100. Not a big deal in my eyes.
I also voted to extend the edition to 100. Not a big deal in my eyes.
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by jettad on Dec 8, 2013 19:28:42 GMT 1, I also voted to extend the edition to 100. Not a big deal in my eyes.
Also voted to extend.
Would love to hear from those that said 'no' as to their reasoning.
I also voted to extend the edition to 100. Not a big deal in my eyes. Also voted to extend. Would love to hear from those that said 'no' as to their reasoning. |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Gard on Dec 8, 2013 19:30:01 GMT 1, I say have RAE sign the books and make it an edition of 100. Then those who bought one first now gets something better (signed book) and those who was let down by Brooklynite will be happy
I say have RAE sign the books and make it an edition of 100. Then those who bought one first now gets something better (signed book) and those who was let down by Brooklynite will be happy |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Phear Loathing on Dec 8, 2013 19:36:30 GMT 1, Book gone. No more pms please : )
Book gone. No more pms please : )
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by floubi on Dec 8, 2013 19:38:44 GMT 1, Who forum member said no for an edition of 100?
Who forum member said no for an edition of 100?
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 19:41:40 GMT 1, I bought a piece from the show so I would also be interested in buying one if anyone's changed their minds. Thanks.
I bought a piece from the show so I would also be interested in buying one if anyone's changed their minds. Thanks.
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by chads007 on Dec 8, 2013 19:43:45 GMT 1, Must say a dozen or so here have voted yes, so wonder if any fora members voted no
Must say a dozen or so here have voted yes, so wonder if any fora members voted no
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Deleted on Dec 8, 2013 19:47:12 GMT 1, I say have RAE sign the books and make it an edition of 100. Then those who bought one first now gets something better (signed book) and those who was let down by Brooklynite will be happy
Agree. Or unlimited unsigned edition...
I say have RAE sign the books and make it an edition of 100. Then those who bought one first now gets something better (signed book) and those who was let down by Brooklynite will be happy Agree. Or unlimited unsigned edition... |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by kultur on Dec 8, 2013 20:06:54 GMT 1, When something is limited, advertised as such and sold as such you should not change it. Prints arent the only things limited... what about those phones that sold in Miami yesterday or any of the old Kaws toys - let's just double the number that were put out there. People wake up!
Increasing editions just makes for no credibility. When credibility is gone - just try and get it back.
One of my favorite prints of all time I absolutely hate and cant look at anymore because the artist is such a p*ick and wanted to re-release it in a new edition. No matter how he tried to explain it and backtrack all of what he said when it was purchased about it being the only release that would ever happen and never printed again - to me it was just for the money.
When something is limited, advertised as such and sold as such you should not change it. Prints arent the only things limited... what about those phones that sold in Miami yesterday or any of the old Kaws toys - let's just double the number that were put out there. People wake up!
Increasing editions just makes for no credibility. When credibility is gone - just try and get it back.
One of my favorite prints of all time I absolutely hate and cant look at anymore because the artist is such a p*ick and wanted to re-release it in a new edition. No matter how he tried to explain it and backtrack all of what he said when it was purchased about it being the only release that would ever happen and never printed again - to me it was just for the money.
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by student42 on Dec 8, 2013 20:15:02 GMT 1, Personally, as one who purchased the book, I would not mind if the edition got extended to 100 because it benefits all but the flippers. However, the best course of action for the integrity of the gallery is to stick to the original posted edition size. It's hard to argue with that, even if you end up disappointing a few people.
It is a privilege to be on the preview list not a right. It is courtesy extended by the gallery, which I hope they keep doing. It would be much easier for them to just list art on the website and send out a mass email.
Thank you Chris for taking responsibility as others have mentioned, but it is not that big of a deal so don't sweat it. You do not owe any of us anything and we appreciate the extra effort that it takes to do these presale lists in the first place.
Personally, as one who purchased the book, I would not mind if the edition got extended to 100 because it benefits all but the flippers. However, the best course of action for the integrity of the gallery is to stick to the original posted edition size. It's hard to argue with that, even if you end up disappointing a few people.
It is a privilege to be on the preview list not a right. It is courtesy extended by the gallery, which I hope they keep doing. It would be much easier for them to just list art on the website and send out a mass email.
Thank you Chris for taking responsibility as others have mentioned, but it is not that big of a deal so don't sweat it. You do not owe any of us anything and we appreciate the extra effort that it takes to do these presale lists in the first place.
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by Coach on Dec 8, 2013 20:22:51 GMT 1, Must say a dozen or so here have voted yes, so wonder if any fora members voted no
I didn't vote.
I was out. There was not much time. I only saw the email after catching up on the thread, by which time the decision had been announced here.
Must say a dozen or so here have voted yes, so wonder if any fora members voted no I didn't vote. I was out. There was not much time. I only saw the email after catching up on the thread, by which time the decision had been announced here. |
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RAE BK πΊπΈ Brooklyn New York Street Artist, by raindogs on Dec 8, 2013 20:23:30 GMT 1, I read the email from Chris after his message in this forum about the negative opinion of the 75% of the buyers who responded, and I voted for the extension of the edition. I add I appreciate very much how Brooklynite and expecially Chris works, and after today I confirm it for sure. Finally in my opinion the only collectors really entitled to receive something like a PP of the book are those who bought something from the show.
I read the email from Chris after his message in this forum about the negative opinion of the 75% of the buyers who responded, and I voted for the extension of the edition. I add I appreciate very much how Brooklynite and expecially Chris works, and after today I confirm it for sure. Finally in my opinion the only collectors really entitled to receive something like a PP of the book are those who bought something from the show.
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