[jayTown]

I missed out but if it stumped the bots then i'm all for it.

[lvanhoe]

Jul 31, 2014 15:35:04 GMT 1 richskara said:

Isn't what GP is saying is:

They changed the page title to thwart people using bots. Yes it caught you out if you were f5ing the page but all you had to do was hit back select the product again and you got through.

I was a whole 30-40 seconds after the page crashing before going back and I got one no probs. thought was a very clever way of thwarting those using bots.

Exactly the same here, and yes that's what he's saying. I'm just happy I realized the page might have changed within about 20 seconds The missus loves this print so it might go up in her walk in closet.

[sgolby]

Jul 31, 2014 15:32:30 GMT 1 Gunny said:

i think there must be a glitch then because i defo havn't got BOTS or whatever, maybe you turned everyone overseas off, or certain countries? Anyway, i got the error.............

Nope, I am in the US, got the error went backwards and then scored. 

[Art Fan 2011]

I read on there IG page earlier that 30 were sold at the NYC

[Art Fan 2011]

Seem`s all the ones on ebay are from the US - is that there "super-duper" fast internet again !!

[settingson]

Error crashed me out too but I just assumed it was everyone trying for one at the same time!
Went back and forth like a madman through the pages for ages but it kept telling me across the top header that there were 'only 2/1/0 prints left' at the same time as not letting me cart anything. Patience is however a virtue and 24 minutes past 3 it carted me one! :-)

[Deleted]

Jul 31, 2014 15:42:55 GMT 1 Art Fan 2011 said:

Seem`s all the ones on ebay are from the US - is that there "super-duper" fast internet again !!

Surprised nobody has took up my offer yet. I'll say it again anybody miss out who genuinely wanted it drop me a pm

[strongsauzej]

Jul 31, 2014 15:33:27 GMT 1 cbjornson said:

Jul 31, 2014 15:30:09 GMT 1 Graffiti Prints said:

It's computer program's constantly refreshing the page with the product on

I can watch the hits going up about 30-40 times every time I refresh so about every second

You're missing the point. Bigcartel is probably the most useless site for a bot since they run a cart system where things can't get jacked. Couple that with an announced release time and the need for a bot is practically nil. I was refreshing every second up until the release because I wanted one. Humans can push buttons quickly too. 

believe bigcartel only records a visit per unique IP address. could have been 30-40 people started to refresh early due to habit. I know when theres a release, I tend to refresh 10minutes earlier than the specified time.

[Nick]

i think those 30/40 hits per second where made up from us f5ing. Some bot's maybe but definitely alot of us refreshing.
At least we know the formula for next time i guess. I pressed back to mainpage within 10seconds and all 20edition had gone in that time so assuming those quoting 30/40 seconds were after main edition.

[eschiff]

Jul 31, 2014 15:30:09 GMT 1 Graffiti Prints said:

Jul 31, 2014 15:27:33 GMT 1 Gunny said:

What is BOTS Graffiti print? I am overseas and got the error, i havn't a clue what BOTS is?

It's computer program's constantly refreshing the page with the product on

I can watch the hits going up about 30-40 times every time I refresh so about every second

my question got burried amidst the bot madness but GP, i know of at least 4 that we're given this pre-release (not however many were sold in NYC, these people are not US based and were not at the show).

How many were sold pre-release?

[Deleted]

i was able to cart one for a fellow forum member with no problem... our superfast USA internet I suppose?

[Deleted]

Jul 31, 2014 15:33:27 GMT 1 cbjornson said:

Bigcartel is probably the most useless site for a bot since they run a cart system where things can't get jacked. 

Funniest thing I've read on here this week.

[Deleted]

Jul 31, 2014 15:48:42 GMT 1 @toast said:

Jul 31, 2014 15:42:55 GMT 1 Art Fan 2011 said:

Seem`s all the ones on ebay are from the US - is that there "super-duper" fast internet again !!

Surprised nobody has took up my offer yet. I'll say it again anybody miss out who genuinely wanted it drop me a pm

No more PM's please I think it's gone if not I will work through the list.


thanks

[cbjornson]

Jul 31, 2014 15:56:23 GMT 1 coller said:

Jul 31, 2014 15:33:27 GMT 1 cbjornson said:

Bigcartel is probably the most useless site for a bot since they run a cart system where things can't get jacked. 

Funniest thing I've read on here this week.

In my experience if the seller puts in a quantity of items available it will not allow people to add the product to their cart, which is why the red "Sorry this product isn't available- 10 minutes to check out" box appears.  However if they don't add a quantity and just watch inventory manually (which would be a horrible idea for a release like this) it's quickest to checkout and then inevitable refunds. 

I'm not too bitter about missing out. Win some, lose some. This one was just a little more appealing to the lady so it stood a better shot at being green lighted. 

[mawge]

Jul 31, 2014 16:00:02 GMT 1 @toast said:

Jul 31, 2014 15:48:42 GMT 1 @toast said:

Surprised nobody has took up my offer yet. I'll say it again anybody miss out who genuinely wanted it drop me a pm

No more PM's please I think it's gone if not I will work through the list.


thanks

for cost?

[Deleted]

Jul 31, 2014 16:01:43 GMT 1 cbjornson said:

Jul 31, 2014 15:56:23 GMT 1 coller said:

Funniest thing I've read on here this week.

In my experience if the seller puts in a quantity of items available it will not allow people to add the product to their cart, which is why the red "Sorry this product isn't available- 10 minutes to check out" box appears.  However if they don't add a quantity and just watch inventory manually (which would be a horrible idea for a release like this) it's quickest to checkout and then inevitable refunds. 

I'm not too bitter about missing out. Win some, lose some. This one was just a little more appealing to the lady so it stood a better shot at being green lighted. 

I won't go into it; will just say that sites such as BigCartel are extremely, extremely vulnerable to bots and other similar tools. This usually takes place before you ever add the item to your cart.

[Deleted]

Jul 31, 2014 16:02:41 GMT 1 mawge said:

Jul 31, 2014 16:00:02 GMT 1 @toast said:

No more PM's please I think it's gone if not I will work through the list.


thanks

for cost?

Sold!
 
well + postage and that of course

Happy I could help a member out. Would be even cooler if they get the free chinook too ha

[Deleted]

Jul 31, 2014 16:06:03 GMT 1 @toast said:

Jul 31, 2014 16:02:41 GMT 1 mawge said:

for cost?

Sold!
 
well + postage and that of course

Happy I could help a member out. Would be even cooler if they get the free chinook too ha

nice.  love when this forum comes together to thwart flippers

[kazzazz]

Well done Toast....great attitude to help out members. Well done to the lucky member who grabbed it from you also.

[Deleted]

Was there and tried, kept saying there was only 2 left

Tried the hand finished and the reg from 2:56 onward. Super bummed, but I'll have one eventually. Looking for a Zebra at a fair price if anyone is selling.

[kevkevkev]

175 people want this?

[WOOF]

Jul 31, 2014 16:52:29 GMT 1 kevkevkev said:

175 people want this?

Clearly a lot more than that...

[sake]

Jul 31, 2014 16:52:29 GMT 1 kevkevkev said:

175 people want this?

Dont forget the alum., the hand finished and the p/p's and a/p's out there..

[lvanhoe]

I think a lot of people want this for their girlfriends so they get to buy a skull or something with a scary gun
I know mine was like 'yeah you can have the Pulp Fiction Banksy but we have to get something girly too!

[Deleted]

I got one regular love this image! Was looking for a canvas, but i settle for this print! Unless someone has the canvas for sale....

[overend]

Another shitty release. Got error page. WTF is going on GP?

[kristakis]

Did anyone see if the ANGELS mini canvas went live at the same time?

[Deleted]

Wow if you search en pointe on eBay a regular grey that martin hand-finished and made unique then donated to charity sold for £2100 for a print!

I knew the image was popular but damn!

[rexxington]

i didn't pick anything up on this drop but much prefer big cartel v's the shambles of sites falling over for hours slash the oversells and inevitable refunds

[Deleted]

Blimey o reilly they sold out quick.

Did people buy them just to flip in which case a lot of buyers aren't interested in actual art just re sale value? Quick profits.