davidw
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Building a Collection, by davidw on Sept 8, 2018 6:03:50 GMT 1, Been collecting bits and pieces for a few years how and have got to the stage where I am feeling lost. I have a mix of well known and emerging artists.
My dilemma is this.......
i have probably a dozen artist whose works really appeal to me and now have the ability to spend a set amount each month on art purchases. Would it be "wiser" to buy numerous pieces in a lower price range or save up for that one special purchase every few months?
I realise that collecting is a life long obsession and one can never truely say your collection is complete. I guess I am looking at this collection as either a nest egg for the future or something to hand over to the kids after I am gone.
All thoughts appreciated David
Been collecting bits and pieces for a few years how and have got to the stage where I am feeling lost. I have a mix of well known and emerging artists.
My dilemma is this.......
i have probably a dozen artist whose works really appeal to me and now have the ability to spend a set amount each month on art purchases. Would it be "wiser" to buy numerous pieces in a lower price range or save up for that one special purchase every few months?
I realise that collecting is a life long obsession and one can never truely say your collection is complete. I guess I am looking at this collection as either a nest egg for the future or something to hand over to the kids after I am gone.
All thoughts appreciated David
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Express Post
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Building a Collection, by Express Post on Sept 8, 2018 6:24:21 GMT 1, Hi David, Save for an original. Problem is that you are in Australia. Not much going on locally, so dont buy Aussie artists unless you want to piss your money away. Also shipping from international galleries is a bitch as they crate and charge you mf crazy amounts for canvases. Sometimes it is cheaper to fly over there and pick it up yourself.
Tldr: Buy ogs, not shrapnel.
Been collecting bits and pieces for a few years how and have got to the stage where I am feeling lost. I have a mix of well known and emerging artists. My dilemma is this....... i have probably a dozen artist whose works really appeal to me and now have the ability to spend a set amount each month on art purchases. Would it be "wiser" to buy numerous pieces in a lower price range or save up for that one special purchase every few months? I realise that collecting is a life long obsession and one can never truely say your collection is complete. I guess I am looking at this collection as either a nest egg for the future or something to hand over to the kids after I am gone. All thoughts appreciated David
Hi David, Save for an original. Problem is that you are in Australia. Not much going on locally, so dont buy Aussie artists unless you want to piss your money away. Also shipping from international galleries is a bitch as they crate and charge you mf crazy amounts for canvases. Sometimes it is cheaper to fly over there and pick it up yourself. Tldr: Buy ogs, not shrapnel. Been collecting bits and pieces for a few years how and have got to the stage where I am feeling lost. I have a mix of well known and emerging artists. My dilemma is this....... i have probably a dozen artist whose works really appeal to me and now have the ability to spend a set amount each month on art purchases. Would it be "wiser" to buy numerous pieces in a lower price range or save up for that one special purchase every few months? I realise that collecting is a life long obsession and one can never truely say your collection is complete. I guess I am looking at this collection as either a nest egg for the future or something to hand over to the kids after I am gone. All thoughts appreciated David
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Chris JL
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Building a Collection, by Chris JL on Sept 8, 2018 8:45:41 GMT 1, Buy what you are happy to hang on your wall, and keep in mind that you probably have a finite number of walls, hence be ready to trade up.
Buy what you are happy to hang on your wall, and keep in mind that you probably have a finite number of walls, hence be ready to trade up.
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wrigs
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Building a Collection, by wrigs on Sept 8, 2018 10:08:56 GMT 1, Relatively new to collecting and ran out and brought a number of prints, trouble it becomes addictive. I’m attempting to switch to originals as only buy what I want on my walls and only so much space however cost becomes an issue. Tend to steer towards contemporary works and sadly many are out of reach for my budget at present. Trying to find up and coming rather than established artists so if any others have any good sources of info around emerging contemporary artists then please do let me know 😁
Relatively new to collecting and ran out and brought a number of prints, trouble it becomes addictive. I’m attempting to switch to originals as only buy what I want on my walls and only so much space however cost becomes an issue. Tend to steer towards contemporary works and sadly many are out of reach for my budget at present. Trying to find up and coming rather than established artists so if any others have any good sources of info around emerging contemporary artists then please do let me know 😁
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Building a Collection, by Express Post on Sept 8, 2018 10:36:10 GMT 1, Those are good intentions. But a lot of emerging artists never make it big, so you are risking your hard earn. Better to spend a bit more and know your money is safe, than to piss it away.
Relatively new to collecting and ran out and brought a number of prints, trouble it becomes addictive. I’m attempting to switch to originals as only buy what I want on my walls and only so much space however cost becomes an issue. Tend to steer towards contemporary works and sadly many are out of reach for my budget at present. Trying to find up and coming rather than established artists so if any others have any good sources of info around emerging contemporary artists then please do let me know 😁
Those are good intentions. But a lot of emerging artists never make it big, so you are risking your hard earn. Better to spend a bit more and know your money is safe, than to piss it away. Relatively new to collecting and ran out and brought a number of prints, trouble it becomes addictive. I’m attempting to switch to originals as only buy what I want on my walls and only so much space however cost becomes an issue. Tend to steer towards contemporary works and sadly many are out of reach for my budget at present. Trying to find up and coming rather than established artists so if any others have any good sources of info around emerging contemporary artists then please do let me know 😁
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wrigs
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Building a Collection, by wrigs on Sept 8, 2018 11:05:45 GMT 1, Those are good intentions. But a lot of emerging artists never make it big, so you are risking your hard earn. Better to spend a bit more and know your money is safe, than to piss it away. Relatively new to collecting and ran out and brought a number of prints, trouble it becomes addictive. I’m attempting to switch to originals as only buy what I want on my walls and only so much space however cost becomes an issue. Tend to steer towards contemporary works and sadly many are out of reach for my budget at present. Trying to find up and coming rather than established artists so if any others have any good sources of info around emerging contemporary artists then please do let me know 😁
Totally understand where you’re coming from but getting quoted £5k> for more established artists which is a push. Happy to take a punt provided I like the art work as ultimately I get something I want to hang.
Those are good intentions. But a lot of emerging artists never make it big, so you are risking your hard earn. Better to spend a bit more and know your money is safe, than to piss it away. Relatively new to collecting and ran out and brought a number of prints, trouble it becomes addictive. I’m attempting to switch to originals as only buy what I want on my walls and only so much space however cost becomes an issue. Tend to steer towards contemporary works and sadly many are out of reach for my budget at present. Trying to find up and coming rather than established artists so if any others have any good sources of info around emerging contemporary artists then please do let me know 😁 Totally understand where you’re coming from but getting quoted £5k> for more established artists which is a push. Happy to take a punt provided I like the art work as ultimately I get something I want to hang.
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Chris JL
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Building a Collection, by Chris JL on Sept 8, 2018 13:03:29 GMT 1, And buy art from alive artists, dead ones don’t need the money.
And buy art from alive artists, dead ones don’t need the money.
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davidw
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Building a Collection, by davidw on Sept 8, 2018 13:13:07 GMT 1, Some good points made....thanks
Thinking about it, The takeaway points are.... (1) Originals will appreciate greater than limited edition prints/AP's (2) It is always a "work in progress" so be prepared to trade up (3) Concentrate on established names but also punt on a few "unknowns" (4) Buy what you personally like
At the end of the day, it is an investment, albeit one that can also be enjoyed.
Some good points made....thanks
Thinking about it, The takeaway points are.... (1) Originals will appreciate greater than limited edition prints/AP's (2) It is always a "work in progress" so be prepared to trade up (3) Concentrate on established names but also punt on a few "unknowns" (4) Buy what you personally like
At the end of the day, it is an investment, albeit one that can also be enjoyed.
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Building a Collection, by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 13:18:25 GMT 1, Buying anything with the expectation it will give you a big return one day is setting yourself up for likely disappointment. Nobody knows what will hold its value or appreciate, even if it’s by an artist who is going up in value now. All sorts of things can happen to make an artist’s work depreciate, from scandal to flooding their market.
I’m an absolute beginner in terms of collecting compared to many people on here, and definitely no expert, but I’ve always gone by the simple rule of ‘do I like it and can I afford it’. I don’t think I’ve ever spent more than £1k, and much more frequently under £500, but any time I’ve bought something I love having on the wall I’m glad I spent the money. Some have appreciated a lot (I got lucky buying a Banksy for under £500 in the 00s, but some prints I paid under £50 are now worth 4 or 5 times that) but the ones that haven’t, I don’t care because I like them. I think it’s the only way to build a collection.
If there are artists you like now, my advice is approach them on Instagram. I’ve been able to acquire ‘sold out’ art from several artists thanks to talking to them on there and had others help me find their work in galleries I didn’t know. It’s also really nice to speak to people whose work you love.
If you buy popular artists to flip immediately, you’ll probably make some money, but that’s very different to buying for a long-term collection.
Buying anything with the expectation it will give you a big return one day is setting yourself up for likely disappointment. Nobody knows what will hold its value or appreciate, even if it’s by an artist who is going up in value now. All sorts of things can happen to make an artist’s work depreciate, from scandal to flooding their market.
I’m an absolute beginner in terms of collecting compared to many people on here, and definitely no expert, but I’ve always gone by the simple rule of ‘do I like it and can I afford it’. I don’t think I’ve ever spent more than £1k, and much more frequently under £500, but any time I’ve bought something I love having on the wall I’m glad I spent the money. Some have appreciated a lot (I got lucky buying a Banksy for under £500 in the 00s, but some prints I paid under £50 are now worth 4 or 5 times that) but the ones that haven’t, I don’t care because I like them. I think it’s the only way to build a collection.
If there are artists you like now, my advice is approach them on Instagram. I’ve been able to acquire ‘sold out’ art from several artists thanks to talking to them on there and had others help me find their work in galleries I didn’t know. It’s also really nice to speak to people whose work you love.
If you buy popular artists to flip immediately, you’ll probably make some money, but that’s very different to buying for a long-term collection.
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shy
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Building a Collection, by shy on Sept 8, 2018 18:35:28 GMT 1, also your taste will change as you start collecting... so be prepared for the "evolution" as you start to shape your taste.
Also don't buy out of your comfort zone. If you can't sleep at night, then you know the piece is too expensive.
Collecting art is a life long passion that can be very rewarding... having patience and making wise decisions - by buying with your head as well as your heart!
Don't get conned into "must buy now" mentality. Take your time and happy hunting....
just remember art is easy to buy, but hard to sell!
also your taste will change as you start collecting... so be prepared for the "evolution" as you start to shape your taste.
Also don't buy out of your comfort zone. If you can't sleep at night, then you know the piece is too expensive.
Collecting art is a life long passion that can be very rewarding... having patience and making wise decisions - by buying with your head as well as your heart!
Don't get conned into "must buy now" mentality. Take your time and happy hunting....
just remember art is easy to buy, but hard to sell!
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shy
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Building a Collection, by shy on Sept 8, 2018 18:51:21 GMT 1, also please be careful with private sales.
I have been screwed over a few times after paying money and receiving no merchandise or damaged goods.
Be wary if a deal seems "too good to be true!"
I have had the best dealings with artists directly, as well buying at auction and from reputable galleries.
also please be careful with private sales.
I have been screwed over a few times after paying money and receiving no merchandise or damaged goods.
Be wary if a deal seems "too good to be true!"
I have had the best dealings with artists directly, as well buying at auction and from reputable galleries.
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Building a Collection, by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 20:10:32 GMT 1, also your taste will change as you start collecting... so be prepared for the "evolution" as you start to shape your taste. Also don't buy out of your comfort zone. If you can't sleep at night, then you know the piece is too expensive. Collecting art is a life long passion that can be very rewarding... having patience and making wise decisions - by buying with your head as well as your heart! Don't get conned into "must buy now" mentality. Take your time and happy hunting.... just remember art is easy to buy, but hard to sell!
And dont get too upset when u cant buy an unlimited plastic dolly.
also your taste will change as you start collecting... so be prepared for the "evolution" as you start to shape your taste. Also don't buy out of your comfort zone. If you can't sleep at night, then you know the piece is too expensive. Collecting art is a life long passion that can be very rewarding... having patience and making wise decisions - by buying with your head as well as your heart! Don't get conned into "must buy now" mentality. Take your time and happy hunting.... just remember art is easy to buy, but hard to sell! And dont get too upset when u cant buy an unlimited plastic dolly.
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Building a Collection, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Sept 8, 2018 21:36:48 GMT 1, My rule is don’t pay more than cost for prints. If you miss out on release, move onto the next. After years of collecting I have some prints which have gone up in value. I am now in the process of selling them to buy originals from different artists 👍 tastes change as been said. Enjoy your art and also if or when you have kids get them into art also, I’ve been enjoying starting up my kids collection and taking them to museums, teaching them etc..
My rule is don’t pay more than cost for prints. If you miss out on release, move onto the next. After years of collecting I have some prints which have gone up in value. I am now in the process of selling them to buy originals from different artists 👍 tastes change as been said. Enjoy your art and also if or when you have kids get them into art also, I’ve been enjoying starting up my kids collection and taking them to museums, teaching them etc..
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Building a Collection, by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 21:46:15 GMT 1, My rule is don’t pay more than cost for prints. If you miss out on release, move onto the next. After years of collecting I have some prints which have gone up in value. I am now in the process of selling them to buy originals from different artists 👍 tastes change as been said. Enjoy your art and also if or when you have kids get them into art also, I’ve been enjoying starting up my kids collection and taking them to museums, teaching them etc.. I've never thought that about paying no more than cost for prints, but that's interesting. Why do you set that rule? And would you buy a print on the secondary market if it's no more than original cost, or do you only buy on original release and if you miss it you just forget it?
My rule is don’t pay more than cost for prints. If you miss out on release, move onto the next. After years of collecting I have some prints which have gone up in value. I am now in the process of selling them to buy originals from different artists 👍 tastes change as been said. Enjoy your art and also if or when you have kids get them into art also, I’ve been enjoying starting up my kids collection and taking them to museums, teaching them etc.. I've never thought that about paying no more than cost for prints, but that's interesting. Why do you set that rule? And would you buy a print on the secondary market if it's no more than original cost, or do you only buy on original release and if you miss it you just forget it?
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Building a Collection, by South Bound on Sept 8, 2018 22:11:04 GMT 1, Wait and save.
It prevents impulse buying and will allow you to really refine your tastes. This, in turn, will increase your buying power while reducing your buyers remorse as you have had time to really figure out what artists and / or pieces really speak to you.
Wait and save.
It prevents impulse buying and will allow you to really refine your tastes. This, in turn, will increase your buying power while reducing your buyers remorse as you have had time to really figure out what artists and / or pieces really speak to you.
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Building a Collection, by Express Post on Sept 8, 2018 22:14:02 GMT 1, If you believe in the artist, then even on secondary is ok.
I bought a lot of kaws prints back when thry were usd 1700. Kawsbobs, dissected companion prints, baby kaws heads, all were top of the market back then.
Nothing happened for years. Now look at them.
I remember having the opportunity to buy signed olly moss's star wars sets for about the same price (resell, not retail usd 500), but didnt. They go for usd 20k now. The unsigned sets go for 12k.
Story is, you never know.
My rule is don’t pay more than cost for prints. If you miss out on release, move onto the next. After years of collecting I have some prints which have gone up in value. I am now in the process of selling them to buy originals from different artists 👍 tastes change as been said. Enjoy your art and also if or when you have kids get them into art also, I’ve been enjoying starting up my kids collection and taking them to museums, teaching them etc.. I've never thought that about paying no more than cost for prints, but that's interesting. Why do you set that rule? And would you buy a print on the secondary market if it's no more than original cost, or do you only buy on original release and if you miss it you just forget it?
If you believe in the artist, then even on secondary is ok. I bought a lot of kaws prints back when thry were usd 1700. Kawsbobs, dissected companion prints, baby kaws heads, all were top of the market back then. Nothing happened for years. Now look at them. I remember having the opportunity to buy signed olly moss's star wars sets for about the same price (resell, not retail usd 500), but didnt. They go for usd 20k now. The unsigned sets go for 12k. Story is, you never know. My rule is don’t pay more than cost for prints. If you miss out on release, move onto the next. After years of collecting I have some prints which have gone up in value. I am now in the process of selling them to buy originals from different artists 👍 tastes change as been said. Enjoy your art and also if or when you have kids get them into art also, I’ve been enjoying starting up my kids collection and taking them to museums, teaching them etc.. I've never thought that about paying no more than cost for prints, but that's interesting. Why do you set that rule? And would you buy a print on the secondary market if it's no more than original cost, or do you only buy on original release and if you miss it you just forget it?
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Building a Collection, by Deleted on Sept 8, 2018 22:27:53 GMT 1, If you believe in the artist, then even on secondary is ok. I bought a lot of kaws prints back when thry were usd 1700. Kawsbobs, dissected companion prints, baby kaws heads, all were top of the market back then. Nothing happened for years. Now look at them. I remember having the opportunity to buy signed olly moss's star wars sets for about the same price (resell, not retail usd 500), but didnt. They go for usd 20k now. The unsigned sets go for 12k. Story is, you never know. I've never thought that about paying no more than cost for prints, but that's interesting. Why do you set that rule? And would you buy a print on the secondary market if it's no more than original cost, or do you only buy on original release and if you miss it you just forget it?
Oh man, don’t tell me that about Olly Moss. I *did* buy the Star Wars posters way back when (I sort of knew him through work and bought a signed set). I sold them about six years ago for £3k because I knew I’d never put them on the wall and I needed a new bathroom. Then saw how much they were going for about three years ago.
Then again, I made six times what I paid and the guy who bought them was bloody thrilled (although terrified at the time that he’d overpaid!) so I shouldn’t be greedy.
It’s weird that those Star Wars prints are the only Olly Moss prints that are really valuable now. A lot of his work plummeted in price. I still have a few bits, like his first one, Locke’s Secret (mega dated now but a nice design), but for enjoyment not investment now.
Sorry, I derailed the point of your reply a bit.
If you believe in the artist, then even on secondary is ok. I bought a lot of kaws prints back when thry were usd 1700. Kawsbobs, dissected companion prints, baby kaws heads, all were top of the market back then. Nothing happened for years. Now look at them. I remember having the opportunity to buy signed olly moss's star wars sets for about the same price (resell, not retail usd 500), but didnt. They go for usd 20k now. The unsigned sets go for 12k. Story is, you never know. I've never thought that about paying no more than cost for prints, but that's interesting. Why do you set that rule? And would you buy a print on the secondary market if it's no more than original cost, or do you only buy on original release and if you miss it you just forget it? Oh man, don’t tell me that about Olly Moss. I *did* buy the Star Wars posters way back when (I sort of knew him through work and bought a signed set). I sold them about six years ago for £3k because I knew I’d never put them on the wall and I needed a new bathroom. Then saw how much they were going for about three years ago. Then again, I made six times what I paid and the guy who bought them was bloody thrilled (although terrified at the time that he’d overpaid!) so I shouldn’t be greedy. It’s weird that those Star Wars prints are the only Olly Moss prints that are really valuable now. A lot of his work plummeted in price. I still have a few bits, like his first one, Locke’s Secret (mega dated now but a nice design), but for enjoyment not investment now. Sorry, I derailed the point of your reply a bit.
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Building a Collection, by Express Post on Sept 8, 2018 22:35:06 GMT 1, On the contrary. Anotherstory of not knowing what the future holds for any of these artists.
If you believe in the artist, then even on secondary is ok. I bought a lot of kaws prints back when thry were usd 1700. Kawsbobs, dissected companion prints, baby kaws heads, all were top of the market back then. Nothing happened for years. Now look at them. I remember having the opportunity to buy signed olly moss's star wars sets for about the same price (resell, not retail usd 500), but didnt. They go for usd 20k now. The unsigned sets go for 12k. Story is, you never know. Oh man, don’t tell me that about Olly Moss. I *did* buy the Star Wars posters way back when (I sort of knew him through work and bought a signed set). I sold them about six years ago for £3k because I knew I’d never put them on the wall and I needed a new bathroom. Then saw how much they were going for about three years ago. Then again, I made six times what I paid and the guy who bought them was bloody thrilled (although terrified at the time that he’d overpaid!) so I shouldn’t be greedy. It’s weird that those Star Wars prints are the only Olly Moss prints that are really valuable now. A lot of his work plummeted in price. I still have a few bits, like his first one, Locke’s Secret (mega dated now but a nice design), but for enjoyment not investment now. Sorry, I derailed the point of your reply a bit.
On the contrary. Anotherstory of not knowing what the future holds for any of these artists. If you believe in the artist, then even on secondary is ok. I bought a lot of kaws prints back when thry were usd 1700. Kawsbobs, dissected companion prints, baby kaws heads, all were top of the market back then. Nothing happened for years. Now look at them. I remember having the opportunity to buy signed olly moss's star wars sets for about the same price (resell, not retail usd 500), but didnt. They go for usd 20k now. The unsigned sets go for 12k. Story is, you never know. Oh man, don’t tell me that about Olly Moss. I *did* buy the Star Wars posters way back when (I sort of knew him through work and bought a signed set). I sold them about six years ago for £3k because I knew I’d never put them on the wall and I needed a new bathroom. Then saw how much they were going for about three years ago. Then again, I made six times what I paid and the guy who bought them was bloody thrilled (although terrified at the time that he’d overpaid!) so I shouldn’t be greedy. It’s weird that those Star Wars prints are the only Olly Moss prints that are really valuable now. A lot of his work plummeted in price. I still have a few bits, like his first one, Locke’s Secret (mega dated now but a nice design), but for enjoyment not investment now. Sorry, I derailed the point of your reply a bit.
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Building a Collection, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Sept 8, 2018 22:52:08 GMT 1, My rule is don’t pay more than cost for prints. If you miss out on release, move onto the next. After years of collecting I have some prints which have gone up in value. I am now in the process of selling them to buy originals from different artists 👍 tastes change as been said. Enjoy your art and also if or when you have kids get them into art also, I’ve been enjoying starting up my kids collection and taking them to museums, teaching them etc.. I've never thought that about paying no more than cost for prints, but that's interesting. Why do you set that rule? And would you buy a print on the secondary market if it's no more than original cost, or do you only buy on original release and if you miss it you just forget it?
Yes if I miss out on a release, I move on. It’s just the way I have always looked at ‘my hobby’ as priortities are paying our house off quick, holidays and kids. Although the print game was great and easier in the early days buying off POW etc.
My taste changes and there are quite a few prints and originals I have on my radar which I want and have increased in value but I won’t buy them until I have sold a few of my collection. There are also one or two prints still available at source I want but my wife won’t leave me spend as they are expensive 😢 (don’t leave wives/GF’s get involved!).
Also yes I bought a print on secondary the other day for same as cost on eBay and I found a really cheap Jamie hewlett on gumtree also. Enjoy your collection and don’t over spend on art, more important things in life 👍
My rule is don’t pay more than cost for prints. If you miss out on release, move onto the next. After years of collecting I have some prints which have gone up in value. I am now in the process of selling them to buy originals from different artists 👍 tastes change as been said. Enjoy your art and also if or when you have kids get them into art also, I’ve been enjoying starting up my kids collection and taking them to museums, teaching them etc.. I've never thought that about paying no more than cost for prints, but that's interesting. Why do you set that rule? And would you buy a print on the secondary market if it's no more than original cost, or do you only buy on original release and if you miss it you just forget it? Yes if I miss out on a release, I move on. It’s just the way I have always looked at ‘my hobby’ as priortities are paying our house off quick, holidays and kids. Although the print game was great and easier in the early days buying off POW etc. My taste changes and there are quite a few prints and originals I have on my radar which I want and have increased in value but I won’t buy them until I have sold a few of my collection. There are also one or two prints still available at source I want but my wife won’t leave me spend as they are expensive 😢 (don’t leave wives/GF’s get involved!). Also yes I bought a print on secondary the other day for same as cost on eBay and I found a really cheap Jamie hewlett on gumtree also. Enjoy your collection and don’t over spend on art, more important things in life 👍
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Building a Collection, by alessandro on Sept 8, 2018 23:44:52 GMT 1, Something I haven’t seen mentioned, but is something I see as one of the most vital things, is education. This doesn’t mean you have to go and do a degree, but read. Investigate an artist, genre or just the general art world.
This will give you more knowledge, which will improve your purchases and will introduce you to new artists.
You will never know everything and rehashing something is always worth it. So don’t be afraid of reading a tonne of books focusing on the basics, they may overlap, but they will always cover something that was missed by another. A small warning is that this will become another addiction.
(Book finder, google and EBay are your friends when hunting out of print books. Also I know this doesn’t directly answer your question, however, I hope it helps you or anyone else looking at this thread in the future)
Something I haven’t seen mentioned, but is something I see as one of the most vital things, is education. This doesn’t mean you have to go and do a degree, but read. Investigate an artist, genre or just the general art world.
This will give you more knowledge, which will improve your purchases and will introduce you to new artists.
You will never know everything and rehashing something is always worth it. So don’t be afraid of reading a tonne of books focusing on the basics, they may overlap, but they will always cover something that was missed by another. A small warning is that this will become another addiction.
(Book finder, google and EBay are your friends when hunting out of print books. Also I know this doesn’t directly answer your question, however, I hope it helps you or anyone else looking at this thread in the future)
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ARN
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Building a Collection, by ARN on Sept 9, 2018 0:21:26 GMT 1, Great early post davidw ! I’m also relatively new to this, so it’s extremely helpful to read everyone’s feedback.
Great early post davidw ! I’m also relatively new to this, so it’s extremely helpful to read everyone’s feedback.
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Building a Collection, by Express Post on Sept 9, 2018 0:31:50 GMT 1, After getting the education, you will be disappointed by 99% of what art gets discussed here.
Something I haven’t seen mentioned, but is something I see as one of the most vital things, is education. This doesn’t mean you have to go and do a degree, but read. Investigate an artist, genre or just the general art world. This will give you more knowledge, which will improve your purchases and will introduce you to new artists. You will never know everything and rehashing something is always worth it. So don’t be afraid of reading a tonne of books focusing on the basics, they may overlap, but they will always cover something that was missed by another. A small warning is that this will become another addiction. (Book finder, google and EBay are your friends when hunting out of print books. Also I know this doesn’t directly answer your question, however, I hope it helps you or anyone else looking at this thread in the future)
After getting the education, you will be disappointed by 99% of what art gets discussed here. Something I haven’t seen mentioned, but is something I see as one of the most vital things, is education. This doesn’t mean you have to go and do a degree, but read. Investigate an artist, genre or just the general art world. This will give you more knowledge, which will improve your purchases and will introduce you to new artists. You will never know everything and rehashing something is always worth it. So don’t be afraid of reading a tonne of books focusing on the basics, they may overlap, but they will always cover something that was missed by another. A small warning is that this will become another addiction. (Book finder, google and EBay are your friends when hunting out of print books. Also I know this doesn’t directly answer your question, however, I hope it helps you or anyone else looking at this thread in the future)
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