What do you REGRET Selling, Buying or Not Buying

[frank11]

Apr 14, 2008 21:39:52 GMT 1 @alsbabar said:

same size i believe

:oWow you frigging tease,lol ;D Looks stunning

[neville]

In the fifties my mum was at college in Liverpool. An artist went round the colleges trying to sell his paintings to the students. She liked them -£30 was the asking price and she had it - but she wanted a fur coat.
Although the coat lasted for years, I think an original Lowry would have been a better buy!
Bearing this in mind I buy what I like and worry about the credit card bill later, although I did drop out of bidding just a bit too early on a TMA Bristol just before Bonhams.
My own regret is not being able to part with the pictures that are worth more than I paid for them, since these are the ones I like most. My husband despairs since he still thinks my buying art is some sort of money -raising scheme and one day I will show a profit. I won't but we'll have some great art on the walls!

[thinkbank]

boring,,,zzzzzzzzzzzz

[alsbabar]

fair enough thinkbank - removed for your pleasure

[thinkbank]

Apr 15, 2008 0:02:52 GMT 1 @alsbabar said:

fair enough thinkbank - removed for your pleasure

ta

[retardthebear]

looking at i fought the law/jesus with shopping bags/napalm (list goes on) on POW a few years back and deciding it cost to much. But still didnt stop going on the site and perving on them over and over, to one day see them sold out and out of my price range. dont really like spending more on a print than its face value. Especially as face value is a right kick in the balls nowa-days!

[spanksy]

As the recession wore on and times grew harder, art was sold to keep jobs, wifes and houses I myself watch my collection dwindle to just a few pieces compared to the pre-crunch glory days.

now times are a little bit brighter (i hope) we can reflect that bit of art that was hardest to let go of??

Mine had to be my NW TMA Empire. not a day goes by i dont miss it

yours?

[grafik]

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[jamesreeve5]

I think I have regrets on both the purchasing and selling side of things!

[neale]

Luckily, have not had to sell any art, but really feel for those that have. Definately affected my buying though, have been much more selective this year, and traded stuff that was just sitting in the folio.
Lets hope we are through the worst, and that 2010 will be a good year for us all...Chin up forum!!

[ninja]

Selling my DSTQ. I got a really good price for it but money isn't everything....

[Pistol]

Dec 16, 2009 1:41:38 GMT 1 grafik said:

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TMA Ken Barlow

[chrisps303]

Dec 16, 2009 14:44:49 GMT 1 Pistol said:

Dec 16, 2009 1:41:38 GMT 1 grafik said:

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TMA Ken Barlow

lol

[bazzj04]

sleeping with people for cash a big low for me

[neale]

Dec 16, 2009 14:59:53 GMT 1 @bazzj04 said:

sleeping with people for cash a big low for me

you feel bad.....imagine how the punter feels

[neale]

Dec 16, 2009 1:41:38 GMT 1 grafik said:

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Cant be that bad if your using VLH as a cushion

[denmeadmichelle]

i regret buying a second property in bristol 2 years ago, my timing is rubbish!!

[nah]

never sold anything due to recession alone, just stopped buying

[timba82]

luckily havent had to see anything go due to money problems but as so many people have said i've been much much more selective!

[thegreatarchitect]

That this government can spend insane amounts money fighting a non winnerble war whilst old people die of hyperhermia because they cant pay their gas bill Whilst brown wakes up every morning and has great difficultly in choising which tie to wear

[hlarmy]

Another random thread for a bit of fun...

Which piece of art do you regret selling the most; I'm sure there's plenty of forum members who have had some crackers in their time, but decided to sell it for one reason or another.

My biggest regret is selling my S&S last year and at a price that I would happily pay for another now...

[Deleted]

ha! just discussing this with a friend..

without a doubt:
David Choe - city girl, 76 ed.

I still can't look in the mirror without calling names to the guy who sold that piece

[mmmike]

I have never sold anything so nothing to regret there but I have passed on a couple that I regret. The ones that hurt the most were a Nola (below market) and Donuts at cost. My good friend ended up buying both so it wasn't so bad.

[hlarmy]

Sept 8, 2010 18:09:27 GMT 1 mmmike said:

I have never sold anything so nothing to regret there but I have passed on a couple that I regret. The ones that hurt the most were a Nola (below market) and Donuts at cost. My good friend ended up buying both so it wasn't so bad.

I guess that's another thread in itself. You turned down a Banksy print at cost

EDIT: sorry, don't mean to rub salt in the wounds...

[wizzy]

Nothing, if i sold it i had usually decided on it before so when its gone its gone and move right along.

edit. Do regret paying 5k for summat that didnt show but my fault for paying upfront! what a total nob jockey!.

[mmmike]

Sept 8, 2010 18:19:35 GMT 1 hlarmy said:

Sept 8, 2010 18:09:27 GMT 1 mmmike said:

I have never sold anything so nothing to regret there but I have passed on a couple that I regret. The ones that hurt the most were a Nola (below market) and Donuts at cost. My good friend ended up buying both so it wasn't so bad.

I guess that's another thread in itself. You turned down a Banksy print at cost

EDIT: sorry, don't mean to rub salt in the wounds...

It wasn't my favorite print, if I bought it it would have been to flip so probable best, my buddy is happy about getting it. It actually got him into buying way too many prints now. A cheap Banksy is a powerful gateway drug.

[Ruggs]

Peter Blake 'Self Portrait With Badges' and probably most of all Paul Insect 'Star Eyes'. I'd love to have this again.

[Deleted]

Sept 8, 2010 18:49:43 GMT 1 Ruggs said:

Peter Blake 'Self Portrait With Badges' and probably most of all Paul Insect 'Star Eyes'. I'd love to have this again.

I think there is one on the 'bay at the moment.

Lat time I looked it was at around £165, but the reserve hadn't been met.

We love ours. It hangs in the lounge.

Adam.

[Deleted]

I remember walking past some laugh now's in selfridges (before i knew banksy did prints) and went ooo thats nice, thats a banksy. I had just spent about 500 on clothes that were way to loud for any normal person to wear (anyone remember the pattern moshino) yep i was a chavvy f**k in my youth. needless to say i wore them about 3 times. Still searching for a laugh now!!!!

[hlarmy]

Sept 8, 2010 18:49:34 GMT 1 mmmike said:

A cheap Banksy is a powerful gateway drug.

Spot on - Coloured Trolleys got me... three years later and I'm still hooked, and probably will be for life!