pookz
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by pookz on Aug 31, 2012 11:56:38 GMT 1, I have been selling these seeds (see )on ebay for a while and have been pleasantly surprised by their popularity. They are replicas of the ones made by Ai for his show in the turbine hall, produced by a small ceramics expert in Jingdezhen who had the pleasure of working with Ai in the two years leading up to the show. I am assured that these are produced using the exact same methods as those from the Tate and are very consistent and of high quality (there are lots of chinese fakes with a poor shape, bad paintwork, chips etc.). Just to clarify, they were not part of the exhibition but come direct from a manufacturer in china.
They are very interesting little sculptures and by offering them for sale direct and to fellow forum members I am able to cut the price and offer a cut to charity.
The prices are ยฃ8 for 10 or ยฃ35 for 50 but larger quantities can be managed.
When purchasing you get to decide how much of the profits go to charity and much comes to me. I would recommend maybe 50% to charity but if you have strong opinions and tell me you want 100% of the profits (i.e. after cost to manufacturer, import duties, postage and packaging) I will do so.
I propose something educational and like the look of www.pratham.org/. They work to educate poor Indian children. Your purchase will also help to keep the ceramics industry in Jingdezhen alive.
Pictures and more details can be seen on ebay.
If this listing causes you offence please PM me to remove.
Thanks!
I have been selling these seeds (see )on ebay for a while and have been pleasantly surprised by their popularity. They are replicas of the ones made by Ai for his show in the turbine hall, produced by a small ceramics expert in Jingdezhen who had the pleasure of working with Ai in the two years leading up to the show. I am assured that these are produced using the exact same methods as those from the Tate and are very consistent and of high quality (there are lots of chinese fakes with a poor shape, bad paintwork, chips etc.). Just to clarify, they were not part of the exhibition but come direct from a manufacturer in china. They are very interesting little sculptures and by offering them for sale direct and to fellow forum members I am able to cut the price and offer a cut to charity. The prices are ยฃ8 for 10 or ยฃ35 for 50 but larger quantities can be managed. When purchasing you get to decide how much of the profits go to charity and much comes to me. I would recommend maybe 50% to charity but if you have strong opinions and tell me you want 100% of the profits (i.e. after cost to manufacturer, import duties, postage and packaging) I will do so. I propose something educational and like the look of www.pratham.org/. They work to educate poor Indian children. Your purchase will also help to keep the ceramics industry in Jingdezhen alive. Pictures and more details can be seen on ebay. If this listing causes you offence please PM me to remove. Thanks! |
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anbesivam1
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by anbesivam1 on Aug 31, 2012 12:08:25 GMT 1, Hey Pookz,
That is an excellent charity you have chosen.
All the best.
Hey Pookz,
That is an excellent charity you have chosen.
All the best.
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by warsaw project on Aug 31, 2012 13:08:27 GMT 1, I have been selling these seeds (see )on ebay for a while and have been pleasantly surprised by their popularity. They are replicas of the ones made by Ai for his show in the turbine hall, produced by a small ceramics expert in Jingdezhen who had the pleasure of working with Ai in the two years leading up to the show. I am assured that these are produced using the exact same methods as those from the Tate and are very consistent and of high quality (there are lots of chinese fakes with a poor shape, bad paintwork, chips etc.). Just to clarify, they were not part of the exhibition but come direct from a manufacturer in china. They are very interesting little sculptures and by offering them for sale direct and to fellow forum members I am able to cut the price and offer a cut to charity. The prices are ยฃ8 for 10 or ยฃ35 for 50 but larger quantities can be managed. This includes worldwide shipping and 20% of all money that I receive will be going to charity. I propose something educational and like the look of www.pratham.org/. They work to educate poor Indian children. Your purchase will also help to keep the ceramics industry in Jingdezhen alive. Pictures and more details can be seen on ebay. If this listing causes you offence please PM me to remove. Thanks!
Just because you are offering 20% to charity i still think this stinks!
Just my opinion! Cant quite put into words why though as much as i try......
No-one can fault your charitable nature but surely doing a sponsored walk would be more honorable...
I have been selling these seeds (see )on ebay for a while and have been pleasantly surprised by their popularity. They are replicas of the ones made by Ai for his show in the turbine hall, produced by a small ceramics expert in Jingdezhen who had the pleasure of working with Ai in the two years leading up to the show. I am assured that these are produced using the exact same methods as those from the Tate and are very consistent and of high quality (there are lots of chinese fakes with a poor shape, bad paintwork, chips etc.). Just to clarify, they were not part of the exhibition but come direct from a manufacturer in china. They are very interesting little sculptures and by offering them for sale direct and to fellow forum members I am able to cut the price and offer a cut to charity. The prices are ยฃ8 for 10 or ยฃ35 for 50 but larger quantities can be managed. This includes worldwide shipping and 20% of all money that I receive will be going to charity. I propose something educational and like the look of www.pratham.org/. They work to educate poor Indian children. Your purchase will also help to keep the ceramics industry in Jingdezhen alive. Pictures and more details can be seen on ebay. If this listing causes you offence please PM me to remove. Thanks! Just because you are offering 20% to charity i still think this stinks! Just my opinion! Cant quite put into words why though as much as i try...... No-one can fault your charitable nature but surely doing a sponsored walk would be more honorable... |
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letiss
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by letiss on Aug 31, 2012 13:26:34 GMT 1, Yep, not sure about this either. Why not do this as a not for profit venture then I think you'll get a lot more people onboard.
Yep, not sure about this either. Why not do this as a not for profit venture then I think you'll get a lot more people onboard.
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anbesivam1
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by anbesivam1 on Aug 31, 2012 14:03:57 GMT 1, Yep, not sure about this either. Why not do this as a not for profit venture then I think you'll get a lot more people onboard.
Hey letiss,
Hope you recovered after the Robbo After Party!
I think, small efforts by many people, add up to a significant charitable contribution.
Lots of people on eBay list with a proportion of the profit going to charity. Indeed, a lot of charity art auctions also only donate a proportion of profit to the intended charity. It is fairly common practice.
Taking some profit, in my humble opinion, is not something anyone should be ashamed of. However, taking excessive profit and donating less than 1% would be...as is commonly practised by many well known high street corporations...who shall remain nameless.
I think we should give Pookz a break. If an individual likes what he has got to sell at that discounted price, and also like the idea they have donated a significant proportion (20%) to charity, then they can PM him.
After all he has not titled his thread as a Charity thread...he is being honest and completely transparent and should be applauded for doing so.
Perhaps, later, he will be in a position to do as you suggest Letiss and do a not for profit charity venture.
warm regards mate. Catch up soon!
Yep, not sure about this either. Why not do this as a not for profit venture then I think you'll get a lot more people onboard. Hey letiss, Hope you recovered after the Robbo After Party! I think, small efforts by many people, add up to a significant charitable contribution. Lots of people on eBay list with a proportion of the profit going to charity. Indeed, a lot of charity art auctions also only donate a proportion of profit to the intended charity. It is fairly common practice. Taking some profit, in my humble opinion, is not something anyone should be ashamed of. However, taking excessive profit and donating less than 1% would be...as is commonly practised by many well known high street corporations...who shall remain nameless. I think we should give Pookz a break. If an individual likes what he has got to sell at that discounted price, and also like the idea they have donated a significant proportion (20%) to charity, then they can PM him. After all he has not titled his thread as a Charity thread...he is being honest and completely transparent and should be applauded for doing so. Perhaps, later, he will be in a position to do as you suggest Letiss and do a not for profit charity venture. warm regards mate. Catch up soon! |
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by warsaw project on Aug 31, 2012 14:18:15 GMT 1, Agree with your comments regarding charity completely well said...!
The whole thread would sit better with me if it were Re-named
REPLICA Ai Weiwei seeds for sale!
Agree with your comments regarding charity completely well said...!
The whole thread would sit better with me if it were Re-named
REPLICA Ai Weiwei seeds for sale!
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pookz
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by pookz on Aug 31, 2012 14:27:31 GMT 1, Thanks for your comments, I appreciate them and your opinions.
This is the new deal... The price remains the same.
But, when purchasing you get to decide how much of the profits go to charity and much comes to me. I would recommend maybe 50% to charity but if you have strong opinions and tell me you want 100% of the profits (i.e. after cost to manufacturer, import duties, postage and packaging) I will do so. I have said this to the PMs I have received so far. I know its more complicated but I will be interested to know the results.
So
ยฃ8 for 10
ยฃ35 for 50
Decide on how you wish to split the 'profits'
Lets see what happens!
Thanks for your comments, I appreciate them and your opinions.
This is the new deal... The price remains the same.
But, when purchasing you get to decide how much of the profits go to charity and much comes to me. I would recommend maybe 50% to charity but if you have strong opinions and tell me you want 100% of the profits (i.e. after cost to manufacturer, import duties, postage and packaging) I will do so. I have said this to the PMs I have received so far. I know its more complicated but I will be interested to know the results.
So
ยฃ8 for 10
ยฃ35 for 50
Decide on how you wish to split the 'profits'
Lets see what happens!
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pookz
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by pookz on Aug 31, 2012 14:31:27 GMT 1, Of course this all requires some trust. I will post the results and have some good feedback on ebay but can't really give you anything concrete so sorry about that.
Of course this all requires some trust. I will post the results and have some good feedback on ebay but can't really give you anything concrete so sorry about that.
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highly framable
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by highly framable on Aug 31, 2012 15:31:43 GMT 1, If you have a Chinese mailing address (maybe an office in China?) and know or know someone who types in Chinese, you get 2 seeds , a stack of ai weiwei films, and possibly a t shirt from ai weiwei himself. free.
Write to him with your Chinese mailing address phone number to xuesheng512@gmail.com
and get all this free (you pay shipping, of course)
Again he can't send anything out of china. And the volunteers handling the emails don't read English. So only in Chinese would be most ideal.
It may take a while but they get there. To see pics check out his tweeter pics. @aiww
If you have a Chinese mailing address (maybe an office in China?) and know or know someone who types in Chinese, you get 2 seeds , a stack of ai weiwei films, and possibly a t shirt from ai weiwei himself. free. Write to him with your Chinese mailing address phone number to xuesheng512@gmail.com and get all this free (you pay shipping, of course) Again he can't send anything out of china. And the volunteers handling the emails don't read English. So only in Chinese would be most ideal. It may take a while but they get there. To see pics check out his tweeter pics. @aiww |
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chaturz
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by chaturz on Aug 31, 2012 15:55:14 GMT 1, If you have a Chinese mailing address and know or know someone who types in Chinese, you can received for free 2 seeds , a stack of ai weiwei films, and possibly a t shirt from ai weiwei himself. Write to him with your Chinese mailing address phone number to xuesheng512@gmail.com Again he can't send anything out of china. And the volunteers handling the emails don't read English. So only in Chinese would be most ideal. It may take a while but they get there. To see pics check out his tweeter pics. @aiww
What do you need to ask them/ say? Is this an established package you ask for? Cheers for any help
If you have a Chinese mailing address and know or know someone who types in Chinese, you can received for free 2 seeds , a stack of ai weiwei films, and possibly a t shirt from ai weiwei himself. Write to him with your Chinese mailing address phone number to xuesheng512@gmail.com Again he can't send anything out of china. And the volunteers handling the emails don't read English. So only in Chinese would be most ideal. It may take a while but they get there. To see pics check out his tweeter pics. @aiww What do you need to ask them/ say? Is this an established package you ask for? Cheers for any help |
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highly framable
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Replica Ai Weiwei seeds for sale., by highly framable on Aug 31, 2012 16:15:40 GMT 1, just ask.
eg.
dear ai weiwei,
may i have seeds, t-shirt and disc please?
my name:
my address is:
my (china) phone number is:
tell me how much is shipping and i'll send the money over via paypal.
you may have to pay for shipping. Usually via China paypal, i think. not too sure.
good luck. the man is very very generous and kind.
do attempt to google translate his tweets (it won't make sense most times, as they are usually coded with puns) or
visits sites search as
aiwwenglish.tumblr.com/
or follow
twitter.com/aiwwenglish
try to connect with him, it's very enlightening.
good luck!
just ask. eg. dear ai weiwei, may i have seeds, t-shirt and disc please? my name: my address is: my (china) phone number is: tell me how much is shipping and i'll send the money over via paypal. you may have to pay for shipping. Usually via China paypal, i think. not too sure. good luck. the man is very very generous and kind. do attempt to google translate his tweets (it won't make sense most times, as they are usually coded with puns) or visits sites search as aiwwenglish.tumblr.com/or follow twitter.com/aiwwenglishtry to connect with him, it's very enlightening. good luck! |
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