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OUTIS • Print Release • Street Art, by trapnel1 on Feb 15, 2014 21:46:30 GMT 1, Great thread! Can't help but notice that the Jboy APs aren't quite the same size as the originals......
Great thread! Can't help but notice that the Jboy APs aren't quite the same size as the originals......
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Import Duty, by trapnel1 on Oct 19, 2013 11:51:45 GMT 1, You will find all the answers and lots of useful information in this thread:
urbanartassociation.com/thread/92410/vat-answers-horses-mouth
As to why it varies - it depends partly on what the seller writes (how the art is described, and the value thay assign to it). The rest of the time (all too often), the people handling the import simply get it wrong. If this happens, and you persist, you can usually get a refund!
You will find all the answers and lots of useful information in this thread: urbanartassociation.com/thread/92410/vat-answers-horses-mouthAs to why it varies - it depends partly on what the seller writes (how the art is described, and the value thay assign to it). The rest of the time (all too often), the people handling the import simply get it wrong. If this happens, and you persist, you can usually get a refund!
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Signed Strawberry Donuts and Grannies, by trapnel1 on Sept 1, 2013 15:04:37 GMT 1, When importing to the UK, Customs Duty is payable if the value of a gift exceeds £135, but will be waived if the amount of duty is £9 or under. Import VAT is payable if the value of the gift exceeds £36. Not sure if you could get away with insuring for full value while declaring another value for customs......
When importing to the UK, Customs Duty is payable if the value of a gift exceeds £135, but will be waived if the amount of duty is £9 or under. Import VAT is payable if the value of the gift exceeds £36. Not sure if you could get away with insuring for full value while declaring another value for customs......
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Banksy Book • WALL and PIECE, by trapnel1 on Jul 28, 2013 20:00:30 GMT 1, Now gone, so presumably someone here picked it up!
Now gone, so presumably someone here picked it up!
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Book storage , by trapnel1 on Jun 24, 2013 17:28:25 GMT 1, The problem with modern firsts is that the condition of the dustwrapper makes a huge contribution to any value they have, and the cheap paper on which many are printed is prone to browning on light exposure - hence the need to protect and store carefully. For old leather bindings I agree that they can be shelved beside other books and often only improve with age and a bit of handling. Much like myself, now that I think about it.....
The problem with modern firsts is that the condition of the dustwrapper makes a huge contribution to any value they have, and the cheap paper on which many are printed is prone to browning on light exposure - hence the need to protect and store carefully. For old leather bindings I agree that they can be shelved beside other books and often only improve with age and a bit of handling. Much like myself, now that I think about it.....
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Book storage , by trapnel1 on Jun 24, 2013 16:49:37 GMT 1, For valuable ones, archival dustwrapper protector and shelve out of direct sunlight (of course), behind glass (if you want to see them) or in a cupboard if you only want to bring them out and look at them from time to time.
I agree that books are for reading, but handle the valuable ones carefully.....
For valuable ones, archival dustwrapper protector and shelve out of direct sunlight (of course), behind glass (if you want to see them) or in a cupboard if you only want to bring them out and look at them from time to time.
I agree that books are for reading, but handle the valuable ones carefully.....
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Art on the Underground 15 for 150 Special Edition Prints, by trapnel1 on Jun 9, 2013 14:48:04 GMT 1, Quite like the Lucas. Anyone know if it started at this price (350)?
Quite like the Lucas. Anyone know if it started at this price (350)?
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Price check for a Hirst Thr Ser, by trapnel1 on May 18, 2013 17:03:59 GMT 1, You can tell I'm fun at parties!
You can tell I'm fun at parties!
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Price check for a Hirst Thr Ser, by trapnel1 on May 18, 2013 16:58:22 GMT 1, Can't help on the price! But Thr is threonine and Ser is serine. These are both amino acids, and happen to be the only two amino acids which contain an alcohol group. The two could be coupled as a threonine serine dipeptide, but I am not aware that has any special significance!
I thought that the prints were named more or less randomly from chemicals in the Sigma Catalogue (which is used in a lot of laboratories as a source of chemicals). There may be one or two where the name has is significant and matched to the actual print (I think phendimetrazine falls into this category. Not sure if anyone knows of any others.....).
Can't help on the price! But Thr is threonine and Ser is serine. These are both amino acids, and happen to be the only two amino acids which contain an alcohol group. The two could be coupled as a threonine serine dipeptide, but I am not aware that has any special significance!
I thought that the prints were named more or less randomly from chemicals in the Sigma Catalogue (which is used in a lot of laboratories as a source of chemicals). There may be one or two where the name has is significant and matched to the actual print (I think phendimetrazine falls into this category. Not sure if anyone knows of any others.....).
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Chloe Early 🇮🇪 New Paintings • Show News • Art For Sale, by trapnel1 on May 11, 2013 16:14:30 GMT 1, I'm interested in picking up a Chloe Early original, preferably a canvas. I'm speaking to a couple of galleries but interested in what else might be out there. Any leads appreciated.
I'm interested in picking up a Chloe Early original, preferably a canvas. I'm speaking to a couple of galleries but interested in what else might be out there. Any leads appreciated.
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New Swoon print up $75! Edition of 100, by trapnel1 on Apr 7, 2013 20:23:19 GMT 1, Now out of stock.....
Now out of stock.....
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Original Futura 2000, by trapnel1 on Mar 2, 2013 17:58:57 GMT 1, I also highly recommend. A pleasure to deal with.
I also highly recommend. A pleasure to deal with.
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KAWS Star Wars • Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper , by trapnel1 on Jan 28, 2013 17:43:08 GMT 1, I would hit him first and let him know unless he sends you one, you are going to report him to ebay. For someone who runs an ebay business being reported can really hurt. I've followed this advice, giving him 24 hours to respond. Updates to follow.....
He claims he is buying them off Ebay Japan and then selling them on the UK/US sites. He has offered to act as my agent and buy me one from Ebay Japan. Current price there is around 70 000 yen, which equates to £500 or so. I have declined! I have refused his attempt to cancel the transaction, will leave negative feedback and will report him to Ebay for not following through on the original sale. Hopefully the other pre-sellers will honour their transactions!
I would hit him first and let him know unless he sends you one, you are going to report him to ebay. For someone who runs an ebay business being reported can really hurt. I've followed this advice, giving him 24 hours to respond. Updates to follow..... He claims he is buying them off Ebay Japan and then selling them on the UK/US sites. He has offered to act as my agent and buy me one from Ebay Japan. Current price there is around 70 000 yen, which equates to £500 or so. I have declined! I have refused his attempt to cancel the transaction, will leave negative feedback and will report him to Ebay for not following through on the original sale. Hopefully the other pre-sellers will honour their transactions!
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KAWS Star Wars • Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper , by trapnel1 on Jan 28, 2013 10:20:20 GMT 1, I would hit him first and let him know unless he sends you one, you are going to report him to ebay. For someone who runs an ebay business being reported can really hurt.
I've followed this advice, giving him 24 hours to respond. Updates to follow.....
I would hit him first and let him know unless he sends you one, you are going to report him to ebay. For someone who runs an ebay business being reported can really hurt. I've followed this advice, giving him 24 hours to respond. Updates to follow.....
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KAWS Star Wars • Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper , by trapnel1 on Jan 27, 2013 19:46:30 GMT 1, It's sold already as well
Four minutes after I messaged him/her through ebay.........
It's sold already as well Four minutes after I messaged him/her through ebay.........
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KAWS Star Wars • Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper , by trapnel1 on Jan 27, 2013 18:53:00 GMT 1, marupama - seems genuine, and has refunded at least one other (looking at feedback).... marupama just listed one eBay for $985 Item : 251220180685 bit.ly/VdkN0i
Very interesting! He/she pre-sold one to me for $525 and refunded me yesterday. I will send a message and see what happens. They have attempted to cancel the sale but I have not agreed yet on ebay. Updates to follow.......
marupama - seems genuine, and has refunded at least one other (looking at feedback).... marupama just listed one eBay for $985 Item : 251220180685 bit.ly/VdkN0iVery interesting! He/she pre-sold one to me for $525 and refunded me yesterday. I will send a message and see what happens. They have attempted to cancel the sale but I have not agreed yet on ebay. Updates to follow.......
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KAWS Star Wars • Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper , by trapnel1 on Jan 26, 2013 20:49:00 GMT 1, I had bought one (prepaid) via ebay - seller has now cancelled the sale and refunded me, saying he couldn't get one and confirming the Chinese story.......disappointing! Hope others fared better... Who was the eBay seller?
marupama - seems genuine, and has refunded at least one other (looking at feedback)....
I had bought one (prepaid) via ebay - seller has now cancelled the sale and refunded me, saying he couldn't get one and confirming the Chinese story.......disappointing! Hope others fared better... Who was the eBay seller? marupama - seems genuine, and has refunded at least one other (looking at feedback)....
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KAWS Star Wars • Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper , by trapnel1 on Jan 26, 2013 16:13:45 GMT 1, I had bought one (prepaid) via ebay - seller has now cancelled the sale and refunded me, saying he couldn't get one and confirming the Chinese story.......disappointing! Hope others fared better...
I had bought one (prepaid) via ebay - seller has now cancelled the sale and refunded me, saying he couldn't get one and confirming the Chinese story.......disappointing! Hope others fared better...
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Damien Hirst - Brit Award, by trapnel1 on Jan 10, 2013 12:34:25 GMT 1, The shape looks subtley different to the Blake designed version from last year. But it is a subtle difference!
The shape looks subtley different to the Blake designed version from last year. But it is a subtle difference!
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Artcurial Art Auctions , by trapnel1 on Dec 28, 2012 10:20:07 GMT 1, Some pretty optimistic estimates on those prints.......
Some pretty optimistic estimates on those prints.......
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Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei Print, by trapnel1 on Nov 6, 2012 15:36:05 GMT 1, Bought mine 14th June. Low double figure number. Received about three weeks ago and now framed and up on the wall......it's worth waiting for.
Bought mine 14th June. Low double figure number. Received about three weeks ago and now framed and up on the wall......it's worth waiting for.
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How to spot fake Kaws?, by trapnel1 on Nov 4, 2012 10:53:29 GMT 1, "Returns not accepted" is unlikely to be a good sign........
"Returns not accepted" is unlikely to be a good sign........
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Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei Print, by trapnel1 on Oct 17, 2012 8:17:40 GMT 1, Got mine last week and it's at the framer. It was an early number. Every bit as good as I hoped.....
Got mine last week and it's at the framer. It was an early number. Every bit as good as I hoped.....
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Banksy Book • WALL and PIECE, by trapnel1 on Sept 26, 2012 22:49:53 GMT 1, If you're patient, they do crop up online from time to time at ABEbooks at a reasonable price, usually when listed by a non-specialist dealer. I have two which cost me £10 each, although in each case the wrapper is no better than VG- (in book collector terms). Can't beat your £2.50 example though......
If you're patient, they do crop up online from time to time at ABEbooks at a reasonable price, usually when listed by a non-specialist dealer. I have two which cost me £10 each, although in each case the wrapper is no better than VG- (in book collector terms). Can't beat your £2.50 example though......
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Stockholm hotel?, by trapnel1 on Aug 29, 2012 21:16:34 GMT 1, Stayed in this one in July - great location, interesting hotel with a bit of character.
www.berns.se/hotell
Stayed in this one in July - great location, interesting hotel with a bit of character. www.berns.se/hotell
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Is this the end of banksy?, by trapnel1 on Jul 29, 2012 14:23:04 GMT 1, Hold on! If nonono's right people will be paying you to take them soon....
Hold on! If nonono's right people will be paying you to take them soon....
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Neate authentication , by trapnel1 on Apr 17, 2012 22:10:54 GMT 1, Interesting issue, and a difficult one. I have a couple of street pieces which I got about four years ago off the bay. At the time someone wrote to me telling me they thought the pieces were fakes. I was in touch with Adam to see if he could help and he very kindly replied. The essence of his reply was that he had painted over 6000 different street pieces, and he could not remember them all or therefore authenticate them. He was aware that there were fakes in circulation at that time, copied from the montage which used to be on his website. I think this makes it very difficult to authenticate the street pieces. I was lucky, since one of mine was only present as a cropped image on his website. When I sent him a picture of the full image, he was able to confirm that it was an original. However, I think that this was very much the exception - and it's not for sale!
It would be interesting to know how many authenticated pieces are out there....
Interesting issue, and a difficult one. I have a couple of street pieces which I got about four years ago off the bay. At the time someone wrote to me telling me they thought the pieces were fakes. I was in touch with Adam to see if he could help and he very kindly replied. The essence of his reply was that he had painted over 6000 different street pieces, and he could not remember them all or therefore authenticate them. He was aware that there were fakes in circulation at that time, copied from the montage which used to be on his website. I think this makes it very difficult to authenticate the street pieces. I was lucky, since one of mine was only present as a cropped image on his website. When I sent him a picture of the full image, he was able to confirm that it was an original. However, I think that this was very much the exception - and it's not for sale!
It would be interesting to know how many authenticated pieces are out there....
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Tips for the National??, by trapnel1 on Apr 16, 2012 19:22:55 GMT 1, They better wear seat belts. To be on the safe side.
They better wear seat belts. To be on the safe side.
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Damien Hirst fish in formaldehyde on 4 walls, by trapnel1 on Apr 11, 2012 21:26:10 GMT 1, Couldn't believe it. Having been offered the 40k there was no way they should have accepted what they did. And as for the dice thing...... Have to admire the dealer though. A master of his craft.
Couldn't believe it. Having been offered the 40k there was no way they should have accepted what they did. And as for the dice thing...... Have to admire the dealer though. A master of his craft.
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