Rsyok
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by Rsyok on Sept 22, 2011 10:55:28 GMT 1, ordered mine on Monday.. very excited about the possibility of owning an Ai Weiwei good luck for those who are still waiting. K Ooh its going to be close I ordered late Mon night after mulling it over and general faffing all day.
ordered mine on Monday.. very excited about the possibility of owning an Ai Weiwei good luck for those who are still waiting. K Ooh its going to be close I ordered late Mon night after mulling it over and general faffing all day.
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Neate Michael
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by Neate Michael on Sept 22, 2011 12:18:10 GMT 1, Are these photographs definitely signed... the description does not make it clear.
At the end of the day though, these photographs wouldn't have made my wall. I guess that Ai may not even have taken them himself.
Are these photographs definitely signed... the description does not make it clear.
At the end of the day though, these photographs wouldn't have made my wall. I guess that Ai may not even have taken them himself.
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Rsyok
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by Rsyok on Sept 22, 2011 12:42:45 GMT 1, Are these photographs definitely signed... the description does not make it clear. At the end of the day though, these photographs wouldn't have made my wall. I guess that Ai may not even have taken them himself. Looks clearly signed and numbered in the sample image to me ? Ai is an accomplished photographer asiasociety.org/aiweiwei so I wouldnt expect him not to have taken them ?
Are these photographs definitely signed... the description does not make it clear. At the end of the day though, these photographs wouldn't have made my wall. I guess that Ai may not even have taken them himself. Looks clearly signed and numbered in the sample image to me ? Ai is an accomplished photographer asiasociety.org/aiweiwei so I wouldnt expect him not to have taken them ?
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Winter
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by Winter on Sept 22, 2011 22:25:36 GMT 1, anyone had confirmation on these?
anyone had confirmation on these?
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nah
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by nah on Sept 22, 2011 22:33:47 GMT 1, Someone on page 2 has
Someone on page 2 has
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samo
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by samo on Sept 23, 2011 2:17:17 GMT 1, I also received a conformation from Kunsthaus Bregenz.
I also received a conformation from Kunsthaus Bregenz.
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mmmike
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by mmmike on Sept 23, 2011 3:29:52 GMT 1, I also received a conformation from Kunsthaus Bregenz.
Interested in selling? Pm me if you are.
I also received a conformation from Kunsthaus Bregenz. Interested in selling? Pm me if you are.
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Winter
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by Winter on Sept 23, 2011 7:04:31 GMT 1, I got an order receipt, not sure if that's the same as confirmation
I got an order receipt, not sure if that's the same as confirmation
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hlarmy
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by hlarmy on Sept 23, 2011 7:25:33 GMT 1, I got an order receipt, not sure if that's the same as confirmation
I would imagine everyone got an order receipt, immediately on purchase (as is the way with these things); what I'm not sure is whether hundreds of people got an order receipt and only in the next week they'll start sending out a 'sorry' email when they realise they've pre-ordered far too many. Has anyone received a second confirmation/order complete email or a rejection email?
I got an order receipt, not sure if that's the same as confirmation I would imagine everyone got an order receipt, immediately on purchase (as is the way with these things); what I'm not sure is whether hundreds of people got an order receipt and only in the next week they'll start sending out a 'sorry' email when they realise they've pre-ordered far too many. Has anyone received a second confirmation/order complete email or a rejection email?
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Collection 1
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by Collection 1 on Sept 23, 2011 12:38:47 GMT 1, I received this email 2 days ago from the gallery. Sounds like a confirmation email to me:
thank your for your order. In the next 2 weeks you will receive the invoice and after payment I will organize the transport. Mit freundlichen Grüßen With kind regards Caroline Schneider Editionen / editions
I received this email 2 days ago from the gallery. Sounds like a confirmation email to me:
thank your for your order. In the next 2 weeks you will receive the invoice and after payment I will organize the transport. Mit freundlichen Grüßen With kind regards Caroline Schneider Editionen / editions
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kjzimm
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by kjzimm on Sept 23, 2011 14:37:21 GMT 1, I take it that I'm on the edge with neither a rejection, nor a confirmation.
I take it that I'm on the edge with neither a rejection, nor a confirmation.
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drevil
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by drevil on Sept 23, 2011 15:39:59 GMT 1, I received confirmation and have been working with Caroline on figuring out shipping to the US. Their shipping carrier is quoting 170 euros for insurance and shipping, which seems a bit steep to me for the size of this edition. But, in an act of great customer service IMO, Caroline is going to shop around a bit with other carriers on Monday. If anyone has any recommendations on this front, please pass them along.
Regardless, it will be less than $1K for what I think is a fairly iconic piece (given his recent detention and the subject matter of the image) from one of the great artists of our time. Not too bad for less than the cheapest unsigned Banksy print, IMO.
I received confirmation and have been working with Caroline on figuring out shipping to the US. Their shipping carrier is quoting 170 euros for insurance and shipping, which seems a bit steep to me for the size of this edition. But, in an act of great customer service IMO, Caroline is going to shop around a bit with other carriers on Monday. If anyone has any recommendations on this front, please pass them along.
Regardless, it will be less than $1K for what I think is a fairly iconic piece (given his recent detention and the subject matter of the image) from one of the great artists of our time. Not too bad for less than the cheapest unsigned Banksy print, IMO.
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love
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by love on Sept 23, 2011 15:45:14 GMT 1, I received confirmation and have been working with Caroline on figuring out shipping to the US. Their shipping carrier is quoting 170 euros for insurance and shipping, which seems a bit steep to me for the size of this edition. But, in an act of great customer service IMO, Caroline is going to shop around a bit with other carriers on Monday. If anyone has any recommendations on this front, please pass them along. Regardless, it will be less than $1K for what I think is a fairly iconic piece (given his recent detention and the subject matter of the image) from one of the great artists of our time. Not too bad for less than the cheapest unsigned Banksy print, IMO.
I think 1k is more like a steal for that. I'm sure they will be flipped for way more than that.
I received confirmation and have been working with Caroline on figuring out shipping to the US. Their shipping carrier is quoting 170 euros for insurance and shipping, which seems a bit steep to me for the size of this edition. But, in an act of great customer service IMO, Caroline is going to shop around a bit with other carriers on Monday. If anyone has any recommendations on this front, please pass them along. Regardless, it will be less than $1K for what I think is a fairly iconic piece (given his recent detention and the subject matter of the image) from one of the great artists of our time. Not too bad for less than the cheapest unsigned Banksy print, IMO. I think 1k is more like a steal for that. I'm sure they will be flipped for way more than that.
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Prescription Art
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by Prescription Art on Sept 23, 2011 16:15:41 GMT 1, I received confirmation and have been working with Caroline on figuring out shipping to the US. Their shipping carrier is quoting 170 euros for insurance and shipping, which seems a bit steep to me for the size of this edition. But, in an act of great customer service IMO, Caroline is going to shop around a bit with other carriers on Monday. If anyone has any recommendations on this front, please pass them along.
It's hardly 'great' customer service! I'd be charging £20 to ship something of that size and value.
I received confirmation and have been working with Caroline on figuring out shipping to the US. Their shipping carrier is quoting 170 euros for insurance and shipping, which seems a bit steep to me for the size of this edition. But, in an act of great customer service IMO, Caroline is going to shop around a bit with other carriers on Monday. If anyone has any recommendations on this front, please pass them along. It's hardly 'great' customer service! I'd be charging £20 to ship something of that size and value.
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drevil
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by drevil on Sept 23, 2011 16:25:21 GMT 1, It's my understanding that the museum is just passing thru the shipping costs from their carrier. So, it's the damn carrier that is the problem here it seems. Hence the customer service comment.
Crazy price though, I agree, but the museum kind of has a corner on the market at the moment...
It's my understanding that the museum is just passing thru the shipping costs from their carrier. So, it's the damn carrier that is the problem here it seems. Hence the customer service comment.
Crazy price though, I agree, but the museum kind of has a corner on the market at the moment...
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love
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by love on Sept 23, 2011 16:38:55 GMT 1, After reading that thread i found that video, old, but still interesting.
After reading that thread i found that video, old, but still interesting.
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kristakis
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by kristakis on Sept 23, 2011 16:57:29 GMT 1, After reading that thread i found that video, old, but still interesting.
Brilliant!
After reading that thread i found that video, old, but still interesting. Brilliant!
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Prescription Art
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by Prescription Art on Sept 23, 2011 18:24:22 GMT 1, Up to £500 Royal Mail signed for is about £18. Then £2 for the tube.
Whatever. $170 is ridiculous, and i'm merely arguing that it's not 'great customer service' to find something cheaper but just common decency.
Up to £500 Royal Mail signed for is about £18. Then £2 for the tube.
Whatever. $170 is ridiculous, and i'm merely arguing that it's not 'great customer service' to find something cheaper but just common decency.
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drevil
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by drevil on Sept 23, 2011 18:36:44 GMT 1, Up to £500 Royal Mail signed for is about £18. Then £2 for the tube. Whatever. $170 is ridiculous, and i'm merely arguing that it's not 'great customer service' to find something cheaper but just common decency.
Whether you call it good customer service or common decency, in the end they are looking for a better rate. That is what matters to me.
Also, it is 170 euros, not $$$.
Again, I agree, crazy cost estimate and totally unexpected when I received it this morning.
Up to £500 Royal Mail signed for is about £18. Then £2 for the tube. Whatever. $170 is ridiculous, and i'm merely arguing that it's not 'great customer service' to find something cheaper but just common decency. Whether you call it good customer service or common decency, in the end they are looking for a better rate. That is what matters to me. Also, it is 170 euros, not $$$. Again, I agree, crazy cost estimate and totally unexpected when I received it this morning.
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mmmike
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by mmmike on Sept 23, 2011 18:40:47 GMT 1, It's hardly 'great' customer service! I'd be charging £20 to ship something of that size and value. Every tube I've ever bought from the US to UK, insured shipping has been in the region of $50-70. I'm sure you *could* send it for £20 but you'll be looking at untracked and/or uninsured...
They are prob. shipping it flat. That's why it is so expensive.
It's hardly 'great' customer service! I'd be charging £20 to ship something of that size and value. Every tube I've ever bought from the US to UK, insured shipping has been in the region of $50-70. I'm sure you *could* send it for £20 but you'll be looking at untracked and/or uninsured... They are prob. shipping it flat. That's why it is so expensive.
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sohohoho
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by sohohoho on Sept 23, 2011 19:05:28 GMT 1, I'm with James here. They should never have quoted €170 in the first place. It's insulting.
If any UK buyers are quoted similar, get them to send you the package dimensions and book FedEx or TNT to collect in on your behalf via www.interparcel.com/. It should cost £40-£50 + insurance. Otherwise, give Steve a call at Flight Logistics to see if he can help: 0117 304 1000.
I'm with James here. They should never have quoted €170 in the first place. It's insulting. If any UK buyers are quoted similar, get them to send you the package dimensions and book FedEx or TNT to collect in on your behalf via www.interparcel.com/. It should cost £40-£50 + insurance. Otherwise, give Steve a call at Flight Logistics to see if he can help: 0117 304 1000.
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samo
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by samo on Sept 24, 2011 5:39:41 GMT 1, Every tube I've ever bought from the US to UK, insured shipping has been in the region of $50-70. I'm sure you *could* send it for £20 but you'll be looking at untracked and/or uninsured... They are prob. shipping it flat. That's why it is so expensive.
True, they shipped my Gormley print flat. I believe they shipped the print overnight and I received it within 24 hours maybe that's why it is so expensive.
Every tube I've ever bought from the US to UK, insured shipping has been in the region of $50-70. I'm sure you *could* send it for £20 but you'll be looking at untracked and/or uninsured... They are prob. shipping it flat. That's why it is so expensive. True, they shipped my Gormley print flat. I believe they shipped the print overnight and I received it within 24 hours maybe that's why it is so expensive.
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curiousgeorge
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by curiousgeorge on Sept 24, 2011 10:07:28 GMT 1, £79 return inc taxes if you want to collect in person
£79 return inc taxes if you want to collect in person
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love
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by love on Sept 24, 2011 15:58:36 GMT 1, Anyone wanna part with theirs? Drop me a line please.
Anyone wanna part with theirs? Drop me a line please.
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love
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by love on Sept 24, 2011 16:37:37 GMT 1, No rejection nor a confirmation here
No rejection nor a confirmation here
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drevil
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by drevil on Sept 24, 2011 16:53:58 GMT 1, Just send them an email and ask. That's what I did. You probably won't get a reply until Monday though, FYI.
Just send them an email and ask. That's what I did. You probably won't get a reply until Monday though, FYI.
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Winter
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by Winter on Sept 26, 2011 22:21:15 GMT 1, confirmed
confirmed
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mmmike
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by mmmike on Sept 26, 2011 22:35:10 GMT 1,
congrats I'm green with envy. If you decide to sell please let me know. I really wanted one of those
congrats I'm green with envy. If you decide to sell please let me know. I really wanted one of those
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kjzimm
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by kjzimm on Sept 27, 2011 0:23:49 GMT 1,
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john1539
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Ai Weiwei's Shanghai Studio, by john1539 on Sept 27, 2011 10:01:55 GMT 1, Just amazing...
Just amazing...
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