[jez147]

Hi. I have a signed Barcode print from 2004, embossed with the POW stamp and signed in pencil beside a red 'Banksy' stamp in the bottom right corner. It is from the edition of 150.

A print from the same edition recently sold at Bonhams for over £16,000 (which I believe was the first time it was seen at auction) and I wondering if now may be a good time to sell. Does anyone have an opinion on the private market value? I may also be open to offers.

Thanks

[Shoot Again]

I've seen bid up to £15K on private market...

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Auction prices are only guides not fixed prices like Glass's guide,plus it was Bonhams not some grotty saleroom then add bidding fever to that, who knows?, sell if you want to or keep it,cant see it plummeting in value if thats what you mean. Its your print so do what you want.

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Jun 13, 2013 14:32:56 GMT 1 jez147 said:

Hi. I have a signed Barcode print from 2004, embossed with the POW stamp and signed in pencil beside a red 'Banksy' stamp in the bottom right corner. It is from the edition of 150.

A print from the same edition recently sold at Bonhams for over £16,000 (which I believe was the first time it was seen at auction) and I wondering if now may be a good time to sell. Does anyone have an opinion on the private market value? I may also be open to offers.

Thanks

At the end of the day it's a bit of paper with some ink and pencil on it. If you can use the money for something more worthwhile then sell it; if not, keep it and enjoy it. But either way, don't beat yourself up over it.
Whatever happens, it's the best return for your money you'll ever make.

[jez147]

Thanks for your input, much appreciated. I am in no hurry to sell but it seems interest in the Banksy market remains strong, which is encouraging.

Shootagain - you mentioned you have seen bidding on a private market, where was this and how would I access or get involved in this? Is it just eBay or other specialist sites for example?

Thanks

[dotdot]

fwiw .. if you're interested in selling simply - your options are
auction house (commision and minimum amount of items criteria may apply)
or ebay.. (fees and paypal..)
or here (just like in the real world there is danger here, too)
..or a gallery (I'd warn against the latter of the three via personal visit , as you might as well be walking into a car showroom on entry.. captive market on their home turf).

alternatively if you're perhaps interested in a trade .... if you like you could I'm sure find a few takers here who would be more than keen to provide you with a signed Banksy plus cash to maintain your banksy presence !

who know's.. it is, after all, your Barcode.

[Shoot Again]

Jun 14, 2013 16:10:23 GMT 1 jez147 said:

Thanks for your input, much appreciated. I am in no hurry to sell but it seems interest in the Banksy market remains strong, which is encouraging.

Shootagain - you mentioned you have seen bidding on a private market, where was this and how would I access or get involved in this? Is it just eBay or other specialist sites for example?

Thanks

A forumite here... PM me for details...

PM : just checked and bid at the time was £14K (not 15K) ;-)