[poorservice]

Prob a bit of a newb question but can anyone give me a steer on the sort of % I can expect galleries to take when selling a Banksy? So far I've had quotes of 12.5% and 25% for a couple of beloved signed prints.

I'm trying to pay for a wedding this year so I'm being regrettably mercenary.

Would welcome any thoughts and guidance.

[Zippy]

hi, sounds like you'd be better off offering them up on here. If you give the price you are after then ppl can contact you if interested.
Z

[timebomb]

In my experience, galleries can go up to even 50/50, but dealers and consultants can ask from anything from 12.5% to 50% also. It's worth it if they take it off your hands straight away with a guaranteed sell- rather than waiting for an offer or gambling on ebay- but selling here directly online cuts out commission and middle people.

[poorservice]

Thanks for the prompt response Zippy.

Well I have a Laugh Now and Flying Copper. Both signed of 150. Neither have been anywhere near eBay but I have had a conversation with a few dealers in December (although I'm yet to progress anything).

I have full provenance (Bank statement and POW email confirmation). They're in the original tubes and are mint.

I don't want to be laughed off the forum before I've even got started so forgive me if I'm nervous of putting cash amounts on a post just yet. However - happy to discuss via PM and keen to reassure that I don't have any other ghost accounts/ebay aliases etc. etc.

Thanks

[poorservice]

Thanks for the insight - not sure whether the bigger dealer cut actually included taking it off my hand in advance so will check.

[manty]

what prints are they?

I am curious is all, I very rarely look at the galleries for say banksy prints.

Maybe ? Get the price the gallery say they would get for the prints and offer them on here at that price less half their commission.

[manchestermike]

Poorservice - shop around, for prints like that you should be able to get 10%ish maybe less - drop me a PM if you want more info

[Montubu7]

[loucastel]

Wow where is FPR? put em on auction saboteur, its free ,or offer them up to forum members on here, I should then think they will be your friend for life.

[bombshelter]

Welcome poorservice .. Two very nice prints , if i was you i would put them on here for sale or you could try
Would say you would get £7000 plus for the signed Laugh Now .
There is also a Flying Copper on ebay , so will help you to know what kind of price to sell yours for cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290194796641&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019

Good luck...two amazing prints

[loucastel]

Start a new thread with what they are, and ask for ideas of price, loads of people are very helpful and knowledgable on here

[bombshelter]

Sh*t.. looks like i was abit slow to mention auctionsaboteur

[poorservice]

Hi all - some great feedback and guidance so thanks (I've had a number of prints since 2003 and am ashamed that I've never been on the forum before now).

Will check out the links and keep you posted what the gallery feedback is (i.e. prices etc.).

Again thanks for all the help.

[craigf]

Two great pieces, should ensure a good wedding plus a nice honeymoon ;D