[corter]

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

I'm looking to purchase a piece I've been after for a long time, so it's time to sell these pieces. Here's the story behind the Queen Victoria:

I bought the piece about a year ago from a seller in the UK. It was shipped framed with glass. The glass broke in transit, and hurt the piece. The piece was authenticated by whoever the Postal Service uses, and insurance issued me a check for the purchase price. Then I mysteriously got the piece shipped back to me a couple months later. So while it may be beat up, it still frames up ok and I'm not in it to make any $$ off a piece I got for free. I'm passing it along with the sale of my Love Rat. The Queen Victoria was dry mounted by the original owner, so when it was removed for inspection it was un-mounted and it's all fuzzy on the back. Current value is probably a few hundred $$. I have a full video of me opening the package if you'd like to see it as well. 

Banksy Love Rat. Unsigned, edition of 600 (this one is numbered under 100 if that matters to ya). Includes original receipt from gallery it was bought from (I'm only the 2nd owner) and letter of authentication from them as well. Pictures have been emailed to Pest Control for over a year, but as many others have experienced I've got no response just yet so no COA. I had it professionally framed with UV glass, and it's been hung on a wall with no direct sunlight. Print is in great shape, can be shipped framed or rolled, but will be plexiglass for safety of print. 

I'd like $2,800 plus shipping from Boston, MA or best offer. Thanks! 

[Quinnster]

Without the pest control you will be lucky to get more than a few hundred pounds..

With it your in box will be full..

[corter]

I've submitted emails to them, haven't heard back at all. If there was an easy way to get it I would happily do so asap. That being said, there's plenty of provenance included for a quick COA should they become easier to deal with

[Quinnster]

I would chase them up as its almost impossible to sell a Banksy without one.
Someone may take a chance if you sell it super cheap.

[Deleted]

A big risk without the COA's .. PC is taking forever giving them out.. But the rat print is awesome!

[Feral Things]

It's worth checking your Junk folder. I don't know why but emails from Pest Control seem to get automatically sent to a lot of people's Junk folder.

I think Queen Victoria a fantastic, albeit perhaps not overly family friendly, print. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do with the prints.

[corter]

Thanks guys! Responding to offers as they come in, not sold yet but getting offers close to what I'd like

[rustledust]

It's a good deal with the free Queen Vic, but you really need a COA to get anywhere near what you're after.

I'm not much of a Love Rat fan, but I couldn't pay more than £500 for this deal.

I'd wait to get the COA and try to sell then, it'll gain you a fair bit of money; that is unless people are offering you good money without one.

[corter]

Any tips on getting through to Pest Control? I've been trying for a year, no response at all. As I said, I've got plenty of provenance, just can't get through to them to get a COA

[brownbuffalo13]

I would just try emailing them everyday. I did that for awhile then one day I finally got a response and since I answered right away I was able to complete everything over a few emails within 15 minutes! Maybe I got lucky but it did take me a few months to even get to that point. best of luck.

[marcusj]

Pest cuntrol are c**ts but heres their number thats if the w**kers can be bothered to answer.
best time is wednesday [phone]

[Deleted]

Come on Pestcontrol!, sort this man out with a COA so his Rat can find a new home!.

[achtungbono]

I would take your hand off for this pair @ $2800 - if, as everyone says- they had PC - shame you are not in UK to make this easier

[corter]

I'm working on the COA for Love Rat right now. Emailing/calling every day until something happens. The Queen Vic I will not be doing anything about personally, because it's not being sold...just given away. Whoever gets it can do whatever they'd like with it.

[corter]

I have, for the first time in over 12 months, heard back from Pest Control! It was just a conformation on an extra image I sent yesterday, but they confirmed they got it in a non-automated email.

[Deleted]

Good news then!, im sure PC will sort it for you now they are on with it.

[Deleted]

Nice one!