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[leebs]

What's the difference with POW doing it? There doesn't seem to be the outcry then.. I don't see the problem with repaying valued customers.
NB I didn't buy from this print drop or any other to date from GP

[Art Fan 2011]

Feb 3, 2017 9:37:31 GMT 1 leebs said:

What's the difference with POW doing it? There doesn't seem to be the outcry then.. I don't see the problem with repaying valued customers.
NB I didn't buy from this print drop or any other to date from GP

No outcry, just an observation and my thoughts. Seems that the determine few on here can get passed GP "vetting" process anyway which most people to scrap over just a handful of prints. Anyway still this - it's double bubble time, drop me a PM if you fancy doubling your money on this one

[Deleted]

Putting myself through it again today trying for Jamiroquai tickets! on there way in advance, doors open and nothing! that was a venue I was willing to take any tickets for. I'm even more limited when fussy over O2 seats!

p.s Still on the lookout for sn1k or snik print.

[Jaylove]

Feb 3, 2017 2:43:02 GMT 1 11 said:

Feb 3, 2017 1:44:49 GMT 1 yesop said:

how exactly does a bot work?

is it something as simple as the firefox check for change add on?

I was under the impression that a bot not only recognized the page change, but somehow secured a print in a cart that could easily be purchased without worry of someone else getting though payment before you.

are bots the same as people running scripts?

I feel so old by simply relying on an alarm clock and my f5 key.

It's just a script, pretty much a programme / app / macro that records and then plays back the key strokes and clicks .....so while it might be more responsive than it takes a human to realise the work is up, then wait another 4 seconds because you pressed f5 again In all the excitement and then manually enter your details....the bot has filled it all in and submitted for purchase....it doesn't guarantee you'll bag one but it gives a big advantage.....and yes like Firefox it can monitor the pages for changes and only execute when the buy button pops up.

It's simple to create a script for standard commerce sites like big cartel or any site with a straight forward cart and checkout process.
The only site I know that actually does something to level the playing field is Graffiti Prints who change the IP / URL of the drop page a few minutes before release which then fucks the scripts as they are then watching the wrong page.

How depressing. Thanks for the insight.

[11]

Feb 3, 2017 7:55:14 GMT 1 Poster Bob said:

Well GP destroys the level playing field by lying and pre-selling 67% of the release when they said that all prints will be available. They're not doing much to help you are they?

Feb 3, 2017 2:43:02 GMT 1 11 said:

It's just a script, pretty much a programme / app / macro that records and then plays back the key strokes and clicks .....so while it might be more responsive than it takes a human to realise the work is up, then wait another 4 seconds because you pressed f5 again In all the excitement and then manually enter your details....the bot has filled it all in and submitted for purchase....it doesn't guarantee you'll bag one but it gives a big advantage.....and yes like Firefox it can monitor the pages for changes and only execute when the buy button pops up.

It's simple to create a script for standard commerce sites like big cartel or any site with a straight forward cart and checkout process.
The only site I know that actually does something to level the playing field is Graffiti Prints who change the IP / URL of the drop page a few minutes before release which then fucks the scripts as they are then watching the wrong page.

I've been around long enough to know nearly every print release caters for pre-sales so I really don't get your personal tirade against GP

But Yh fuck that GP - who the fuck does he think he is with his successful business, friendly service and looking after his good customers - if you're not getting that yourself PB then I'd say there's a damn good reason

[Art Fan 2011]

Wonder what constitutes a "good" customer? And how does one become known as a "good" customer when it's virtually impossible to purchase at the drop and you can't buy on pre-sale as your not on the aforementioned "good" customer list.

[11]

I'd say one that takes the time to build a personal relationship with GP and actually establishing a level Of friendship. Under the GP covers is a family man that does actually try and do right by as many as he can

Imo it must be hard when you get also sorts of emails from people pleading for a favour when he doesn't here from them
other than when the next print is announced - I know him, I've met him in person and I might even send him the occasional bit of abuse by text but that fucker has turned down more than he has done me a favour and I still think he's a top bloke

But this is a classic example of what UAA does to every artist and gallery that has any level of success, they are applauded and courted and then quickly resented and vilified.....and then they're gone

i suspect this place accounts for no more than 10% of their sales but this place acts like it's Donald Trump of the forum art world - I may have even thought that myself once......but no 😂

[Poster Bob]

I'd say blatantly lying and getting called out on it shows who he is and what he is about.

[Art Fan 2011]

I'd suspect that 90% of GP's client base use this forum! Still waiting for a flipper to get in touch, dont be shy - £350 on the table

[Sturban Has Saggy Tits]

Feb 3, 2017 15:15:20 GMT 1 Art Fan 2011 said:

I'd suspect that 90% of GP's client base use this forum! Still waiting for a flipper to get in touch, dont be shy - £350 on the table

Really? Why are you willing to pay so much? These will be flooded on ebay in a few days.

[Dive Jedi]

No chance of getting one of these...
I was in Myanmar at the time of the drop.

Internet is so slow there - I just heard Mandela is released from prison !?

That's great news, so not that gutted anymore.....

[Sturban Has Saggy Tits]

Feb 3, 2017 15:24:50 GMT 1 Dive Jedi said:

No chance of getting one of these...
I was in Myanmar at the time of the drop.

Internet is so slow there - I just heard Mandela is released from prison !?

That's great news, so not that gutted anymore.....

Sorry to spoil your Friday, but he unfortunately died after that.

[Dive Jedi]

Feb 3, 2017 15:29:38 GMT 1 Sturban Has Saggy Tits said:

Feb 3, 2017 15:24:50 GMT 1 Dive Jedi said:

No chance of getting one of these...
I was in Myanmar at the time of the drop.

Internet is so slow there - I just heard Mandela is released from prison !?

That's great news, so not that gutted anymore.....

Sorry to spoil your Friday, but he unfortunately died after that.

Not in Myanmar he doesn't. Not until 2029 anyway.

PS
Thought it was Tuesday....

[Art Fan 2011]

Feb 3, 2017 15:23:21 GMT 1 Sturban Has Saggy Tits said:

Feb 3, 2017 15:15:20 GMT 1 Art Fan 2011 said:

I'd suspect that 90% of GP's client base use this forum! Still waiting for a flipper to get in touch, dont be shy - £350 on the table

Really? Why are you willing to pay so much? These will be flooded on ebay in a few days.

Not sure many will be re-sold if half the edition went to the die hard collectors, with such small editions it doesn't leave many to be sold on

[Sturban Has Saggy Tits]

Feb 3, 2017 15:35:52 GMT 1 Art Fan 2011 said:

Feb 3, 2017 15:23:21 GMT 1 Sturban Has Saggy Tits said:

Really? Why are you willing to pay so much? These will be flooded on ebay in a few days.

Not sure many will be re-sold if half the edition went to the die hard collectors, with such small editions it doesn't leave many to be sold on

But for an extra £200 on what you are willing to pay, you can get a canvas edition and not line the pockets of the flippers.

[kapusta]

Although the canvases are nice and I appreciate the technical aspects of them (using hand-cut stencils), these hand-finished screen print versions are much more vibrant, clean, and larger. I totally understand someone preferring the prints to the canvases in this case. I know I do.

[discob]

Willing to pay more than I probably should for a gold leaf version as I missed out and have been gutted about it all day!  Please PM me if you would consider selling.

Thanks

[Sturban Has Saggy Tits]

Feb 3, 2017 16:47:07 GMT 1 kapusta said:

Although the canvases are nice and I appreciate the technical aspects of them (using hand-cut stencils), these hand-finished screen print versions are much more vibrant, clean, and larger. I totally understand someone preferring the prints to the canvases in this case. I know I do.

Fair point about the canvas size, didn't realise it was that small. Very odd to have made them that much smaller.

[oxfordwelshchap]

Artfan2011, you have been so unlucky the last six months. I feel for you mate. I managed to pick up a PP version of this from a member on here. Really fortunate! I hope some kind member will sell this print to Artfan at cost.

[Art Fan 2011]

Feb 4, 2017 14:40:27 GMT 1 oxfordwelshchap said:

Artfan2011, you have been so unlucky the last six months. I feel for you mate. I managed to pick up a PP version of this from a member on here. Really fortunate! I hope some kind member will sell this print to Artfan at cost.

Thanks! Still if anyone has second thoughts.

[discob]

Me too!  Ideally one of the metal leaf editions, please!  Make yourself an immediate 2-3x.....

Cheers

[avec art]

I'm fond of the original.

[discob]

Feb 5, 2017 2:37:59 GMT 1 avec art said:

I'm fond of the original.

Nice - I hadn't seen that before.
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[WOOF]

I hope snik licenses those images from Tash...

[ursingmyd]

Feb 5, 2017 3:42:46 GMT 1 WOOF said:

I hope snik licenses those images from Tash...

I'm pretty sure something was brought up on his instagram (or maybe Whatsons) about the first falling girl. They did pay the original photographer for the rights to the photos

[WOOF]

Feb 5, 2017 4:51:19 GMT 1 ursingmyd said:

Feb 5, 2017 3:42:46 GMT 1 WOOF said:

I hope snik licenses those images from Tash...

I'm pretty sure something was brought up on his instagram (or maybe Whatsons) about the first falling girl. They did pay the original photographer for the rights to the photos

Good. Honestly, I didn't expect any less from them, but good to know.

[Poster Bob]

I think someone should email the original artist and ask. You know how professional GP was with the ballet dancer incident. I doubt he's licensed anything.

[Graffiti Prints]

Feb 5, 2017 8:59:06 GMT 1 Poster Bob said:

I think someone should email the original artist and ask. You know how professional GP was with the ballet dancer incident. I doubt he's licensed anything.

why dont you if you are that bothered?

or check your facts before you go throwing stones info is on the thread.

from sniks instagram and posted here - check the end

snikarts are Dropping these this Thursday 2nd February at 3pm with @graffitiprints - 'falling out of consciousness' is a hand coloured 10 layer screenprint with spot varnish details. Each print measures 52cm wide x 97cm, on 300gsm velvet Somerset, priced at £150. We are totally overwhelmed with the interest and emails we've had, the pre order list is now closed, thank you all so much for the support 🙏🏻 we're trying a new method with release to avoid bots, so hopefully everyone should have a fair chance of bagging one 👐🏻source image: Tasha Capstick.

[duggyfresh]

I knew Whatson used other people images but not Snik. Sniks stencil cutting is still very good.

[docean]

GP, Snik, Whatson, and all mentioned above are all quality people, they certainly license everything properly I'm sure.  Have never had a bad experience working with any of them.