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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pfffffffffft on Oct 20, 2019 22:13:12 GMT 1, Some activity on Love Welcomes.
US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow.
Some activity on Love Welcomes.
US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Dive Jedi on Oct 20, 2019 22:18:22 GMT 1, Some activity on Love Welcomes. US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow.
GBP is on the rise.
Price in GBP is still 500.
Most likely just a currency thing
Some activity on Love Welcomes. US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow. GBP is on the rise. Price in GBP is still 500. Most likely just a currency thing |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by sbash on Oct 20, 2019 22:20:54 GMT 1, Some activity on Love Welcomes. US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow.
Honestly, as much as I love Banksy and associated products - ยฃ500 is silly money for a snazzy door mat. Which importantly, has not been made by him, signed by him or authenticated by him.....
Maybe I'm missing something ;-)
Some activity on Love Welcomes. US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow. It may have been discussed earlier (so forgive if a re-hash), but this looks to be a regular item which will continue to be replenished.... for ever....!? who knows..... Honestly, as much as I love Banksy and associated products - ยฃ500 is silly money for a snazzy door mat. Which importantly, has not been made by him, signed by him or authenticated by him..... Maybe I'm missing something ;-) |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pfffffffffft on Oct 20, 2019 22:21:32 GMT 1, Some activity on Love Welcomes. US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow. GBP is on the rise. Price in GBP is still 500. Most likely just a currency thing
I thought so too but I believe this was manually changed.
Why change the price if more weren't coming?
Some activity on Love Welcomes. US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow. GBP is on the rise. Price in GBP is still 500. Most likely just a currency thing I thought so too but I believe this was manually changed. Why change the price if more weren't coming? |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pfffffffffft on Oct 20, 2019 22:30:06 GMT 1, I thought so too but I believe this was manually changed. Why change the price if more weren't coming? Shipping costs ? they are twice as heavy as the regular mats they make due to the rubber backing
How do you know the backing is rubber? ;-)
Also, why change the price if they weren't ready to reopen orders?
I thought so too but I believe this was manually changed. Why change the price if more weren't coming? Shipping costs ? they are twice as heavy as the regular mats they make due to the rubber backing How do you know the backing is rubber? ;-) Also, why change the price if they weren't ready to reopen orders? |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Inknart on Oct 20, 2019 22:37:16 GMT 1, Some activity on Love Welcomes. US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow. It may have been discussed earlier (so forgive if a re-hash), but this looks to be a regular item which will continue to be replenished.... for ever....!? who knows..... Honestly, as much as I love Banksy and associated products - ยฃ500 is silly money for a snazzy door mat. Which importantly, has not been made by him, signed by him or authenticated by him..... Maybe I'm missing something ;-)
and not authorized ? Itโs quite literally on GDP and comes with some type of official GDP authentication
Some activity on Love Welcomes. US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow. It may have been discussed earlier (so forgive if a re-hash), but this looks to be a regular item which will continue to be replenished.... for ever....!? who knows..... Honestly, as much as I love Banksy and associated products - ยฃ500 is silly money for a snazzy door mat. Which importantly, has not been made by him, signed by him or authenticated by him..... Maybe I'm missing something ;-) I keep hearing โmade by himโ as if he hand screen printed every print. Completely irrelevant, unless youโre talking originals. and not authorized ? Itโs quite literally on GDP and comes with some type of official GDP authentication |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by k2 on Oct 20, 2019 22:42:33 GMT 1, GBP is on the rise. Price in GBP is still 500. Most likely just a currency thing I thought so too but I believe this was manually changed. Why change the price if more weren't coming?
The price is set in GBP. As exchange rates change, prices shown in other currencies will fluctuate.
GBP is on the rise. Price in GBP is still 500. Most likely just a currency thing I thought so too but I believe this was manually changed. Why change the price if more weren't coming? The price hasn't changed. The price is set in GBP. As exchange rates change, prices shown in other currencies will fluctuate. |
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pfffffffffft
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pfffffffffft on Oct 20, 2019 22:45:12 GMT 1, I thought so too but I believe this was manually changed. Why change the price if more weren't coming? The price hasn't changed. The price is set in GBP. As exchange rates change, prices shown in other currencies will fluctuate.
Price in USD hasn't changed all week. And the exchange rate GBP to US dollar is 646.07 right now. Shop price is $649. It was a manual change. I'm sure of it.
I thought so too but I believe this was manually changed. Why change the price if more weren't coming? The price hasn't changed. The price is set in GBP. As exchange rates change, prices shown in other currencies will fluctuate. Price in USD hasn't changed all week. And the exchange rate GBP to US dollar is 646.07 right now. Shop price is $649. It was a manual change. I'm sure of it. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Happy Shopper on Oct 20, 2019 22:58:42 GMT 1, Some activity on Love Welcomes. US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow. It may have been discussed earlier (so forgive if a re-hash), but this looks to be a regular item which will continue to be replenished.... for ever....!? who knows..... Honestly, as much as I love Banksy and associated products - ยฃ500 is silly money for a snazzy door mat. Which importantly, ย has not been made by him, signed by him or authenticated by him.....ย Maybe I'm missing something ;-)
Authenticated in the sense that itโs an official Banksy product, designed by him. Will come with a proof of purchase from source, but not numbered so probably wouldnโt get a PC COA.
Some activity on Love Welcomes. US price just increased from $617 to $649 so wonder if more are coming tomorrow. It may have been discussed earlier (so forgive if a re-hash), but this looks to be a regular item which will continue to be replenished.... for ever....!? who knows..... Honestly, as much as I love Banksy and associated products - ยฃ500 is silly money for a snazzy door mat. Which importantly, ย has not been made by him, signed by him or authenticated by him.....ย Maybe I'm missing something ;-) Authenticated in the sense that itโs an official Banksy product, designed by him. Will come with a proof of purchase from source, but not numbered so probably wouldnโt get a PC COA. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by iamzero on Oct 20, 2019 23:00:09 GMT 1, Not all coir/ coconut matting has a rubber or pvc backing. I suspect these donโt as it would near impossible to achieve what theyโve done. Sadly flooring is actually one of the only things I know something about.
Not all coir/ coconut matting has a rubber or pvc backing. I suspect these donโt as it would near impossible to achieve what theyโve done. Sadly flooring is actually one of the only things I know something about.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Terry Fuckwitt on Oct 20, 2019 23:08:02 GMT 1, Not all coir/ coconut matting has a rubber or pvc backing. I suspect these donโt as it would near impossible to achieve what theyโve done. Sadly flooring is actually one of the only things I know something about. Can you tell that's coconut? I assumed it was just a low pile. So probably no backing or cloth/canvas?
Not all coir/ coconut matting has a rubber or pvc backing. I suspect these donโt as it would near impossible to achieve what theyโve done. Sadly flooring is actually one of the only things I know something about. Can you tell that's coconut? I assumed it was just a low pile. So probably no backing or cloth/canvas? It looks very thick from here if it's the same as GDP |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by k2 on Oct 20, 2019 23:08:43 GMT 1, The price hasn't changed. The price is set in GBP. As exchange rates change, prices shown in other currencies will fluctuate. Price in USD hasn't changed all week. And the exchange rate GBP to US dollar is 646.07 right now. Shop price is $649. It was a manual change. I'm sure of it.
However, I think you still can't read anything into it.
They're using a third-party Shopify app (provided by MLVeda) to provide the multi-currency function, and the rates are updated periodically. This might be hourly, daily, weekly. The current exchange rate used by the plug-in is 1GBP = 1.298501 USD. So ยฃ500 = $649.25. Lastly, one of the features of this Shopify app is that it will round prices in non-native currencies, so $649.25 becomes $649.
Look at any of the products on the site, you'll see the same conversion rate is being used.
Sorry to be a killjoy - of course it's possible that more may be available tomorrow, but the price update that you've noticed is caused by nothing more than the exchange rate changing in a third-party system.
The price hasn't changed. The price is set in GBP. As exchange rates change, prices shown in other currencies will fluctuate. Price in USD hasn't changed all week. And the exchange rate GBP to US dollar is 646.07 right now. Shop price is $649. It was a manual change. I'm sure of it. I misunderstood what you said previously. However, I think you still can't read anything into it. They're using a third-party Shopify app (provided by MLVeda) to provide the multi-currency function, and the rates are updated periodically. This might be hourly, daily, weekly. The current exchange rate used by the plug-in is 1GBP = 1.298501 USD. So ยฃ500 = $649.25. Lastly, one of the features of this Shopify app is that it will round prices in non-native currencies, so $649.25 becomes $649. Look at any of the products on the site, you'll see the same conversion rate is being used. Sorry to be a killjoy - of course it's possible that more may be available tomorrow, but the price update that you've noticed is caused by nothing more than the exchange rate changing in a third-party system. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pfffffffffft on Oct 20, 2019 23:10:30 GMT 1, Price in USD hasn't changed all week. And the exchange rate GBP to US dollar is 646.07 right now. Shop price is $649. It was a manual change. I'm sure of it. I misunderstood what you said previously. However, I think you still can't read anything into it. They're using a third-party Shopify app (provided by MLVeda) to provide the multi-currency function, and the rates are updated periodically. This might be hourly, daily, weekly. The current exchange rate used by the plug-in is 1GBP = 1.298501 USD. So ยฃ500 = $649.25. Lastly, one of the features of this Shopify app is that it will round prices in non-native currencies, so $649.25 becomes $649. Look at any of the products on the site, you'll see the same conversion rate is being used. Sorry to be a killjoy - of course it's possible that more may be available tomorrow, but the price update that you've noticed is caused by nothing more than the exchange rate changing in a third-party system.
They must have just implemented then. I promise you it hasn't changed at all this week up until today.
Price in USD hasn't changed all week. And the exchange rate GBP to US dollar is 646.07 right now. Shop price is $649. It was a manual change. I'm sure of it. I misunderstood what you said previously. However, I think you still can't read anything into it. They're using a third-party Shopify app (provided by MLVeda) to provide the multi-currency function, and the rates are updated periodically. This might be hourly, daily, weekly. The current exchange rate used by the plug-in is 1GBP = 1.298501 USD. So ยฃ500 = $649.25. Lastly, one of the features of this Shopify app is that it will round prices in non-native currencies, so $649.25 becomes $649. Look at any of the products on the site, you'll see the same conversion rate is being used. Sorry to be a killjoy - of course it's possible that more may be available tomorrow, but the price update that you've noticed is caused by nothing more than the exchange rate changing in a third-party system. They must have just implemented then. I promise you it hasn't changed at all this week up until today. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by iamzero on Oct 20, 2019 23:15:28 GMT 1, Unfortunately Iโve fitted enough coir matting in my time to know what it looks like. The pvc backing is added to make it easier the fully bond to the floor. It can be loose laid but itโs not as stable as it stretches or shrinks.
Unfortunately Iโve fitted enough coir matting in my time to know what it looks like. The pvc backing is added to make it easier the fully bond to the floor. It can be loose laid but itโs not as stable as it stretches or shrinks.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pellets on Oct 20, 2019 23:40:29 GMT 1, Based on photos or viewings of GDP, how big is the mat roughly?
Looks really big in that photo above.
Based on photos or viewings of GDP, how big is the mat roughly?
Looks really big in that photo above.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Terry Fuckwitt on Oct 20, 2019 23:45:43 GMT 1, Based on photos or viewings of GDP, how big is the mat roughly? Looks really big in that photo above.
Probably about 800mm x 400mm
Based on photos or viewings of GDP, how big is the mat roughly? Looks really big in that photo above. Probably about 800mm x 400mm |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by k2 on Oct 20, 2019 23:58:06 GMT 1, Unfortunately Iโve fitted enough coir matting in my time to know what it looks like. The pvc backing is added to make it easier the fully bond to the floor. It can be loose laid but itโs not as stable as it stretches or shrinks.
Readers, they pulled out.
Unfortunately Iโve fitted enough coir matting in my time to know what it looks like. The pvc backing is added to make it easier the fully bond to the floor. It can be loose laid but itโs not as stable as it stretches or shrinks. You haven't experienced hell unless you've been on your hands and knees trying to clean liquid cat shit out of a fitted coir mat in a sweaty panic, as your first-and-only potential house buyers are parking outside in anticipation of their pre-exchange viewing. Only to turn around and see the little swine spraying more shit over the coffee table and all up the wall. Readers, they pulled out. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Daylight Robber on Oct 21, 2019 0:02:41 GMT 1, Based on photos or viewings of GDP, how big is the mat roughly? Looks really big in that photo above.
51cm X 66cm X 2cm - according to the the Croydon shop info
Based on photos or viewings of GDP, how big is the mat roughly? Looks really big in that photo above. 51cm X 66cm X 2cm - according to the the Croydon shop info |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pfffffffffft on Oct 21, 2019 0:04:35 GMT 1, Based on photos or viewings of GDP, how big is the mat roughly? Looks really big in that photo above. Probably about 800mm x 400mm
The window tag looks like it says 51cm x 86cm.
Based on photos or viewings of GDP, how big is the mat roughly? Looks really big in that photo above. Probably about 800mm x 400mm The window tag looks like it says 51cm x 86cm. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pellets on Oct 21, 2019 0:05:32 GMT 1, Based on photos or viewings of GDP, how big is the mat roughly? Looks really big in that photo above. 51cm X 66cm X 2cm - according to the the Croydon shop info
Thanks!
(Sounds like with a little initiative I could have tracked that down all on my own)
Based on photos or viewings of GDP, how big is the mat roughly? Looks really big in that photo above. 51cm X 66cm X 2cm - according to the the Croydon shop info Thanks! (Sounds like with a little initiative I could have tracked that down all on my own) |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by pfffffffffft on Oct 21, 2019 0:16:49 GMT 1, Probably about 800mm x 400mm The window tag looks like it says 51cm x 86cm.
I could be wrong. Everyone else saying 51 x 66. It looks more rectangular than that but who knows.
Probably about 800mm x 400mm The window tag looks like it says 51cm x 86cm. I could be wrong. Everyone else saying 51 x 66. It looks more rectangular than that but who knows. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by wentos on Oct 21, 2019 8:29:30 GMT 1, Iโm order 14## and my payment all processed and went through yesterday, thatโs on Amex. hopefully they might get posted soon, end of the month would be good!
Iโm order 14## and my payment all processed and went through yesterday, thatโs on Amex. hopefully they might get posted soon, end of the month would be good!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by 1000years on Oct 21, 2019 8:33:01 GMT 1, Anyone payed by paypal and the money was claimed? Mine is still authorized... just wondering. Order is in the 14**.
peace
Peter
Anyone payed by paypal and the money was claimed? Mine is still authorized... just wondering. Order is in the 14**.
peace
Peter
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by AJ on Oct 21, 2019 8:45:33 GMT 1, Anyone payed by paypal and the money was claimed? Mine is still authorized... just wondering. Order is in the 14**. peace Peter
My paypal payment was taken yesterday morning after showing as being authorised. My order number is in the same range as yours, so hopefully yours will be taken shortly.
Anyone payed by paypal and the money was claimed? Mine is still authorized... just wondering. Order is in the 14**. peace Peter My paypal payment was taken yesterday morning after showing as being authorised. My order number is in the same range as yours, so hopefully yours will be taken shortly. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by lv90210 on Oct 21, 2019 8:46:36 GMT 1, Any idea when shipping ?
Any idea when shipping ?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by blerd on Oct 21, 2019 9:03:25 GMT 1, I mean, youโre not wrong. Art is subjective. But Duchamp, or whatever artist one is discussing should be considered in the context of the art scene at the time. Anything is art and people are also fully entitled to say that only painting or drawings are art. Who cares? Defo give your opinions but thereโs no right or wring answer. I guess I just can't accept situations where neither side is wrong. 
I mean, youโre not wrong. Art is subjective. But Duchamp, or whatever artist one is discussing should be considered in the context of the art scene at the time. Anything is art and people are also fully entitled to say that only painting or drawings are art. Who cares? Defo give your opinions but thereโs no right or wring answer. I guess I just can't accept situations where neither side is wrong. you're wrong. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by GMA on Oct 21, 2019 9:16:23 GMT 1, When I saw the post for these, I went and took a look and do like them, more so for the meaning behind them and the fact that it is supporting a great cause, but not enough to purchase at that moment in time, I needed a bit more time to think about it. I wasn't rushing my decision on these, more so after seeing on the site "One item per person" and I didn't want to blow that chance, just incase... At a later date, if I can and if they're available, then I will purchase one but unfortunately I'm not in a position to be able to make a quick decision like that.
I can't wait to see what some of you do with these though, especially those who are framing and going to put in the hallway/entrance to the house!
When I saw the post for these, I went and took a look and do like them, more so for the meaning behind them and the fact that it is supporting a great cause, but not enough to purchase at that moment in time, I needed a bit more time to think about it. I wasn't rushing my decision on these, more so after seeing on the site "One item per person" and I didn't want to blow that chance, just incase... At a later date, if I can and if they're available, then I will purchase one but unfortunately I'm not in a position to be able to make a quick decision like that.
I can't wait to see what some of you do with these though, especially those who are framing and going to put in the hallway/entrance to the house!
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by blerd on Oct 21, 2019 9:16:56 GMT 1, This mat is meaningful. So itโs more than just a mat. Art works that way. Actually everything works that way. A piece of paper becomes money. A clump of ceramic becomes THE place to pee in. Society assigns values and meanings to everything. We accept them blindly. Duchamp is trying to make us see how the sausage is made. Meaningful things are beautiful. If you see them as bullshit then they are. And you would have missed the chance to enjoy the few, rare beauties, of this short time we all have on this spinning rock.
This mat is meaningful. So itโs more than just a mat. Art works that way. Actually everything works that way. A piece of paper becomes money. A clump of ceramic becomes THE place to pee in. Society assigns values and meanings to everything. We accept them blindly. Duchamp is trying to make us see how the sausage is made. Meaningful things are beautiful. If you see them as bullshit then they are. And you would have missed the chance to enjoy the few, rare beauties, of this short time we all have on this spinning rock. I wish this was the only post on this thread. |
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Daylight Robber on Oct 21, 2019 10:39:05 GMT 1, Email from Love Welcomes.
Confirming your purchase: Banksy Welcome Mat.
Dear friend,
I wanted to send you an email to say congratulations on being successful in your purchase of the Banksy Welcome Mat from the first batch of mats to be created.
This is a pre-order for the mats and we want to keep you informed of progress throughout. The amazing women we work with are now working hard to produce the Banksy mats and we will be in touch as soon as they are ready to ship to you.
The mats are being made by refugee women who have been through gruelling journeys seeking out a safer future and their personal story is hand sewn in to every mat. We are delighted that in this collaboration Banksy has helped refugees to find self worth, dignity and hope. Living in a refugee camp shouldnโt stop your dreams, this is keeping hope alive.
We are delighted that you are successful in your purchase and you will receive your order. At this point we are not setting a delivery date but will keep in regular contact with you regarding progress.
If you want to be kept updated on our work then you are also welcome to join our newsletter list here: lovewelcomes.org/pages/newsletter
Each time you buy a Love Welcomes product youโre supporting a refugee and their family as they begin to rebuild lives shattered by war, one stitch at a time.
Thank you for your support,
Yours sincerely,
Abi, Co-founder, Love Welcomes
Email from Love Welcomes. Confirming your purchase: Banksy Welcome Mat. Dear friend, I wanted to send you an email to say congratulations on being successful in your purchase of the Banksy Welcome Mat from the first batch of mats to be created. This is a pre-order for the mats and we want to keep you informed of progress throughout. The amazing women we work with are now working hard to produce the Banksy mats and we will be in touch as soon as they are ready to ship to you. The mats are being made by refugee women who have been through gruelling journeys seeking out a safer future and their personal story is hand sewn in to every mat. We are delighted that in this collaboration Banksy has helped refugees to find self worth, dignity and hope. Living in a refugee camp shouldnโt stop your dreams, this is keeping hope alive. We are delighted that you are successful in your purchase and you will receive your order. At this point we are not setting a delivery date but will keep in regular contact with you regarding progress. If you want to be kept updated on our work then you are also welcome to join our newsletter list here: lovewelcomes.org/pages/newsletterEach time you buy a Love Welcomes product youโre supporting a refugee and their family as they begin to rebuild lives shattered by war, one stitch at a time. Thank you for your support, Yours sincerely, Abi, Co-founder, Love Welcomes |
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