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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Gentle Mental on Mar 7, 2020 17:39:14 GMT 1, Sell the box on eBay to pay for the framing.
Haha
Sell the box on eBay to pay for the framing.
Haha
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Gentle Mental on Mar 7, 2020 12:44:56 GMT 1, Anyone framing their prints? Or leaving it in the book?
Anyone framing their prints? Or leaving it in the book?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Mar 6, 2020 4:14:40 GMT 1, If demand is tight why would they allow two per shopper? To save postage/hassle? The spare one sold will likely be flipped. Money that could be going their way. I think LW is really noob to the flipping banksy world. Someone anyone who is connected - should really tell them.
If demand is tight why would they allow two per shopper? To save postage/hassle? The spare one sold will likely be flipped. Money that could be going their way. I think LW is really noob to the flipping banksy world. Someone anyone who is connected - should really tell them.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Mar 3, 2020 22:36:30 GMT 1, Wow another post on the difference a Banksy mat makes on LW insta.
And I don’t think it’s to get people to buy more.
Wow another post on the difference a Banksy mat makes on LW insta.
And I don’t think it’s to get people to buy more.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Gentle Mental on Mar 3, 2020 16:19:25 GMT 1, Thank you. Wowzer.
Thank you. Wowzer.
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Gentle Mental on Mar 3, 2020 12:45:02 GMT 1, Photos please?
Photos please?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Mar 3, 2020 9:12:10 GMT 1, just want to say - mine arrived. Here's my review.. AHEM.
# within 500. Yay! It means I'm a good person, or a free print is coming or I'm a greedy t**t etc...
It's not that big. I think it's 50% smaller than the regular doormats. I think that's intentional.
It's meant to look like a doormat. But it isn't sized or made to function like one. It's a statement. Not a doormat.
And it's beautiful.
The photos don't do it justice.
You need to see the texture of the vest - and the buckles - they do look used.
You need to see how the whole thing comes together - you'd know it's hand-stitched - when someone hand make something for you - and it's clearly hand made - and made with deep feelings - it really is poignant.
The ironically happy/friendly bright orange font, made by some of the most troubled people, using some of the saddest things as materials – the word "Welcome" will take on so many meanings in this context.
Just wow.
Most Banksy's work are witty commentaries of the state of this fuck up world.
But this one is actually moving.
5 out 5 stars. Highly recommended. (Where's my free print?)
just want to say - mine arrived. Here's my review.. AHEM.
# within 500. Yay! It means I'm a good person, or a free print is coming or I'm a greedy t**t etc...
It's not that big. I think it's 50% smaller than the regular doormats. I think that's intentional.
It's meant to look like a doormat. But it isn't sized or made to function like one. It's a statement. Not a doormat.
And it's beautiful.
The photos don't do it justice.
You need to see the texture of the vest - and the buckles - they do look used.
You need to see how the whole thing comes together - you'd know it's hand-stitched - when someone hand make something for you - and it's clearly hand made - and made with deep feelings - it really is poignant.
The ironically happy/friendly bright orange font, made by some of the most troubled people, using some of the saddest things as materials – the word "Welcome" will take on so many meanings in this context.
Just wow.
Most Banksy's work are witty commentaries of the state of this fuck up world.
But this one is actually moving.
5 out 5 stars. Highly recommended. (Where's my free print?)
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Kaws NGV - COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS, by Gentle Mental on Feb 29, 2020 14:40:11 GMT 1, Could someone upload some photo of the print and book please? Framed be better!!
Could someone upload some photo of the print and book please? Framed be better!!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 27, 2020 11:37:38 GMT 1, If it’s truly unlimited - and it’s looking like it will be - would flipper still buy to flip?
I’m staring to see these as the deluxe permanent collection section of the store. They will always be there selling at 10 times more than other mats.
They will always be there for anyone who wants a Banksy.
As per Banksy’s Art for the People credo.
If it’s truly unlimited - and it’s looking like it will be - would flipper still buy to flip?
I’m staring to see these as the deluxe permanent collection section of the store. They will always be there selling at 10 times more than other mats.
They will always be there for anyone who wants a Banksy.
As per Banksy’s Art for the People credo.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 27, 2020 9:57:26 GMT 1, i bet flippers are sweating right now - with multiple "winning" emails from their multiple email addresses....
what if they're truly unlimited?? they would have to sell way below cost to get rid of them... because most folks would rather buy from source to support the charity.
then again - if they give up this opportunity... the next batch might be the last!
At £500 a pop - these are high stakes, doormat shaped, casino chips!!
i bet flippers are sweating right now - with multiple "winning" emails from their multiple email addresses....
what if they're truly unlimited?? they would have to sell way below cost to get rid of them... because most folks would rather buy from source to support the charity.
then again - if they give up this opportunity... the next batch might be the last!
At £500 a pop - these are high stakes, doormat shaped, casino chips!!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 25, 2020 17:56:11 GMT 1, Why didn’t they mention Individually numbered In the new descriptor?
Plot congeals....
Why didn’t they mention Individually numbered In the new descriptor?
Plot congeals....
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 25, 2020 17:44:59 GMT 1, Are the next 500 numbered?
Are the next 500 numbered?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 25, 2020 17:10:05 GMT 1, While you wait... donate!
Heard that would boost your Chances!!
Joking.
Maybe.
I have no clue. Just a guess.
But it will be good for your karma. Either way.
While you wait... donate!
Heard that would boost your Chances!!
Joking.
Maybe.
I have no clue. Just a guess.
But it will be good for your karma. Either way.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 25, 2020 17:09:46 GMT 1, While you wait... donate!
Heard that could boost your Chances!!
Joking.
Maybe.
I have no clue. Just a guess.
But it will be good for your karma. Either way.
While you wait... donate!
Heard that could boost your Chances!!
Joking.
Maybe.
I have no clue. Just a guess.
But it will be good for your karma. Either way.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 25, 2020 14:32:21 GMT 1, "Our plan is that this is not the last run of 500 to go on sale" Still a bit wishy washy no? Surely you dictate how many you want to make, OR DO YOU?
But a great line to ensure sales!!
"Our plan is that this is not the last run of 500 to go on sale" Still a bit wishy washy no? Surely you dictate how many you want to make, OR DO YOU? But a great line to ensure sales!!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 24, 2020 15:10:02 GMT 1, Saddens me to discussion spiralled this way.
Let’s wait patiently - more will be revealed.
Meanwhile - those who got them - do share photos on how you planned to display them.
I really don’t mind more photos!
Let the piece do the talking!
Saddens me to discussion spiralled this way.
Let’s wait patiently - more will be revealed.
Meanwhile - those who got them - do share photos on how you planned to display them.
I really don’t mind more photos!
Let the piece do the talking!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 23, 2020 3:39:41 GMT 1, I like this thread because everyone who posts in it is mental.
My condition’s gentle.
I like this thread because everyone who posts in it is mental. My condition’s gentle.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 21, 2020 17:18:03 GMT 1, Ooooh I got a new theory!
The edition size will be equal to the number of people on the wait list.
Like a timed release all who want one will get one.
Making it limited will nudge folks to take the plunge.
This ensures maximum profits and customers happiness.
Win win win.
Now where’s my £100?
Ooooh I got a new theory!
The edition size will be equal to the number of people on the wait list.
Like a timed release all who want one will get one.
Making it limited will nudge folks to take the plunge.
This ensures maximum profits and customers happiness.
Win win win.
Now where’s my £100?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 21, 2020 15:49:26 GMT 1, That’s great! Case on that is closed.
Do not buy secondary!! Unless the money goes to charity.
Let’s wait!
Next topic - I really want it up on the wall. I have no floor space.
Anyone got any plans on doing it that way? Any POV from framers?
That’s great! Case on that is closed.
Do not buy secondary!! Unless the money goes to charity.
Let’s wait!
Next topic - I really want it up on the wall. I have no floor space.
Anyone got any plans on doing it that way? Any POV from framers?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 21, 2020 12:01:11 GMT 1, They will make much money if they up the price and limit the edition. An Ed of 1000 at 3k each. 1.5m in a day or two. No problem.
How many £500 doormats can you sell if LW declares them to be truly unlimited?
When the majority of those who would already did.
Remember - hundred of thousands of hard core Banksy fans took an hour, to sell out 500 “unlimited”.
The longer the add to cart stay up the lesser the demand.
They will make much money if they up the price and limit the edition. An Ed of 1000 at 3k each. 1.5m in a day or two. No problem.
How many £500 doormats can you sell if LW declares them to be truly unlimited?
When the majority of those who would already did.
Remember - hundred of thousands of hard core Banksy fans took an hour, to sell out 500 “unlimited”.
The longer the add to cart stay up the lesser the demand.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 20, 2020 4:43:37 GMT 1, Banksy's beautiful social/sales/marketing experiment by gentlemental
If the Mats were stated as “Edition of 1000” at launch, they would either: 1. be part of the lottery (at £500 each) 2. OR priced to market (for maximum donations)
The lottery isn't good - as it won't drive traffic to Love Welcomes - raising awareness for the cause.
Labelling it LIMITED will only drive tens of thousands of flippers there - turning the conversation away from Refugees' plight to flipping market valuations etc.
"Unlimited and NO COA" - instantly turned thousands of flippers off - as Unlimited/No COA items have no resale value. You would have to take a £500 gamble!
Which explains why it took an hour to sell out 500 pieces of Banksy.
Buyers during that hour - are likely a hard core Banksy fan, or someone who wants to help – or a bit of both. There are some flippers who gambled, they are up on Ebay now - but far, far lesser than usual.
Everyday folks would've stood no chance - had it been sold as "limited" above the ADD TO CART.
If the Mats were genuinely unlimited: there really is no need to number them.
Numbering an unlimited ed to prevent knockoffs wouldn't make sense. There will be very little demand for knock offs – if it were unlimited. These Mats, unlike KAWS toys, are no design décor eye candy pieces. They are crude and rudimentary doormats – the value is in the concept. There is no value in the actual (material/aesthetic aspect of the) thing.
Which leads to what's going to happen with the next 500.
As it is aligned with the Sales Strategy of GDP – the first batch goes to the “masses” – the second to “the collectors”.
The next 500 should be priced to market. This will raise enough money to last a long while – very possibly much more than you would if it were unlimited.
At 3k each – it would’ve raise £1.5 million. KAWS showed it can be done for an ed of 750. I'm sure the "waiting list" is a mile long.
If they were unlimited, they would need to make 3,000 x £500 to make that same amount money. Keeping the workers busy for the sake of keeping them busy is just cruel. When each hour could bring in so much more money.
This is why - there isn't a mention of "Don't worry, you'll get yours at £500, it's unlimited" messaging out at all.
Finally - the demand is not unlimited. There are only so many hard core Banksy+Charity fans who are willing to pay £500 for a permanently unlimited, no COA piece.
At last count – that small number was around 500 ish.
Thank you. Rant over. time for toasts, half boiled eggs and extra sweet coffee.
Banksy's beautiful social/sales/marketing experiment by gentlemental If the Mats were stated as “Edition of 1000” at launch, they would either: 1. be part of the lottery (at £500 each) 2. OR priced to market (for maximum donations) The lottery isn't good - as it won't drive traffic to Love Welcomes - raising awareness for the cause. Labelling it LIMITED will only drive tens of thousands of flippers there - turning the conversation away from Refugees' plight to flipping market valuations etc. "Unlimited and NO COA" - instantly turned thousands of flippers off - as Unlimited/No COA items have no resale value. You would have to take a £500 gamble! Which explains why it took an hour to sell out 500 pieces of Banksy. Buyers during that hour - are likely a hard core Banksy fan, or someone who wants to help – or a bit of both. There are some flippers who gambled, they are up on Ebay now - but far, far lesser than usual. Everyday folks would've stood no chance - had it been sold as "limited" above the ADD TO CART. If the Mats were genuinely unlimited: there really is no need to number them. Numbering an unlimited ed to prevent knockoffs wouldn't make sense. There will be very little demand for knock offs – if it were unlimited. These Mats, unlike KAWS toys, are no design décor eye candy pieces. They are crude and rudimentary doormats – the value is in the concept. There is no value in the actual (material/aesthetic aspect of the) thing. Which leads to what's going to happen with the next 500. As it is aligned with the Sales Strategy of GDP – the first batch goes to the “masses” – the second to “the collectors”. The next 500 should be priced to market. This will raise enough money to last a long while – very possibly much more than you would if it were unlimited. At 3k each – it would’ve raise £1.5 million. KAWS showed it can be done for an ed of 750. I'm sure the "waiting list" is a mile long. If they were unlimited, they would need to make 3,000 x £500 to make that same amount money. Keeping the workers busy for the sake of keeping them busy is just cruel. When each hour could bring in so much more money. This is why - there isn't a mention of "Don't worry, you'll get yours at £500, it's unlimited" messaging out at all. Finally - the demand is not unlimited. There are only so many hard core Banksy+Charity fans who are willing to pay £500 for a permanently unlimited, no COA piece. At last count – that small number was around 500 ish. Thank you. Rant over. time for toasts, half boiled eggs and extra sweet coffee.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 19, 2020 16:56:15 GMT 1, I changed my mind. I think all who bought it should keep it. Frame it. Look at it everyday. You will grow to love it. It will spark joy. Haha. I really didn’t buy this for aesthetic reasons. It’s the concept I love. And this new version is a much stronger expression of that concept. I don’t think folks bought it for how it looks!! Love Welcomes have prettier mats - go for those.
I changed my mind. I think all who bought it should keep it. Frame it. Look at it everyday. You will grow to love it. It will spark joy. Haha. I really didn’t buy this for aesthetic reasons. It’s the concept I love. And this new version is a much stronger expression of that concept. I don’t think folks bought it for how it looks!! Love Welcomes have prettier mats - go for those.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 19, 2020 15:59:29 GMT 1, I think the new ones are MUCH better!!
You can see the life vests - the materials, textures and colours clearly - the lines are thicker and the hand sewn stitches are clearer.
The bright, reflective, materials (LIFE VESTS) and the work (hand sewn by refugees) are what make these mats unlike any mats out there in this world.
The vest (and all its sad and dark stories) and the hand work (the lives changed, the hope, despite it all) - made the message loud and clear - and made these mats, beautiful works of....art.
I think the new ones are MUCH better!!
You can see the life vests - the materials, textures and colours clearly - the lines are thicker and the hand sewn stitches are clearer.
The bright, reflective, materials (LIFE VESTS) and the work (hand sewn by refugees) are what make these mats unlike any mats out there in this world.
The vest (and all its sad and dark stories) and the hand work (the lives changed, the hope, despite it all) - made the message loud and clear - and made these mats, beautiful works of....art.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 19, 2020 13:55:59 GMT 1, Was thinking a very snug fit acrylic box. With a soft rough towel backing. Or scrunched up acid free paper. And yes the front will touch the acrylic.
Really depends on how heavy it is. How heavy is it?
Was thinking a very snug fit acrylic box. With a soft rough towel backing. Or scrunched up acid free paper. And yes the front will touch the acrylic.
Really depends on how heavy it is. How heavy is it?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 19, 2020 4:27:12 GMT 1,
Something that seems odd t If this is a charity Banksy cares so much about, why has he not mentioned them or the mat? It’s not shown anywhere in his Instagram or the products he shows on Instagram for GDP. Wouldn’t that have been a perfect time to push people towards the charity? If he wanted to, he could just give them a shout out for all they do making the sale of the Welcome Mat not even matter. Yes, it is a link in the GDP store, but if it is so important to him I would think he would emphasize it more. Also, it seems weird to reward random lottery winners with a signed item at an amazing price, while having the people that support this awesome cause get an item that they can’t get authenticity on. Furthermore, all you need is one bad actor to buy the mat and they can make cheap knockoffs forever leaving not only the original buyers in limbo, but also forcing Love Welcomes to receive countless emails of “is my mat real” for years to come. I still think the headaches involved with the way it has been set up for buyers and charity seems counterintuitive. Just food for thought really. Nothing odd really.... Banksy has done more than we know on causes he cares about.. this is just one... for this "campaign" he decided to have one of the item up as an act of charity - maybe an experiment.
Something that seems odd t If this is a charity Banksy cares so much about, why has he not mentioned them or the mat? It’s not shown anywhere in his Instagram or the products he shows on Instagram for GDP. Wouldn’t that have been a perfect time to push people towards the charity? If he wanted to, he could just give them a shout out for all they do making the sale of the Welcome Mat not even matter. Yes, it is a link in the GDP store, but if it is so important to him I would think he would emphasize it more. Also, it seems weird to reward random lottery winners with a signed item at an amazing price, while having the people that support this awesome cause get an item that they can’t get authenticity on. Furthermore, all you need is one bad actor to buy the mat and they can make cheap knockoffs forever leaving not only the original buyers in limbo, but also forcing Love Welcomes to receive countless emails of “is my mat real” for years to come. I still think the headaches involved with the way it has been set up for buyers and charity seems counterintuitive. Just food for thought really. Nothing odd really.... Banksy has done more than we know on causes he cares about.. this is just one... for this "campaign" he decided to have one of the item up as an act of charity - maybe an experiment.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 18, 2020 4:11:26 GMT 1, the word "welcome" made from real life vests is so poignant - and so, so wrong to fake...
maybe the stock will run out when there are no more refugee life vests to create mats from.
the word "welcome" made from real life vests is so poignant - and so, so wrong to fake...
maybe the stock will run out when there are no more refugee life vests to create mats from.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 18, 2020 1:12:59 GMT 1, What's the rationale of previous prints being available in signed and unsigned versions....
Cheaper/more expensive. Could be a way to divide the money. Artist gets the signed. Printer gets the unsigned.
What’s the purpose? How could numbers prevent fakes? Why would there be fakes if the real ones are still available as unlimited? Thanks
What's the rationale of previous prints being available in signed and unsigned versions.... Cheaper/more expensive. Could be a way to divide the money. Artist gets the signed. Printer gets the unsigned. What’s the purpose? How could numbers prevent fakes? Why would there be fakes if the real ones are still available as unlimited? Thanks
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 17, 2020 23:45:00 GMT 1, Nothing against Unlimited runs - but why individually number them? What’s the purpose of that if it is? Just can’t think of a rational reason from Banksy/Love welcome’s POV. Neither does having this batch numbered and the rest unnumbered....
Nothing against Unlimited runs - but why individually number them? What’s the purpose of that if it is? Just can’t think of a rational reason from Banksy/Love welcome’s POV. Neither does having this batch numbered and the rest unnumbered....
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Yayoi Kusama 🇯🇵 Pumpkins • Show News • Art For Sale, by Gentle Mental on Feb 17, 2020 15:38:15 GMT 1, Tokyo. She has galleries representation there. Can’t remember the name but it’s near Roppongi hills. Occasionally prints are available - . There may be one or two on sale gift shop of Mori museum. Maybe 35k usd. I think.
Tokyo. She has galleries representation there. Can’t remember the name but it’s near Roppongi hills. Occasionally prints are available - . There may be one or two on sale gift shop of Mori museum. Maybe 35k usd. I think.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on Feb 17, 2020 13:54:19 GMT 1, no seasoned flipper would’ve bought an unlimited ed at 500 pounds each. Would be a rookie mistake. Which explains why they are now on the bay at 3-5k - ending abruptly and reposting - cuz rookie noobs doing flipping.
no seasoned flipper would’ve bought an unlimited ed at 500 pounds each. Would be a rookie mistake. Which explains why they are now on the bay at 3-5k - ending abruptly and reposting - cuz rookie noobs doing flipping.
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