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I'm waiting as well

Tried this method this past weekend. They called me when the frame was ready, I went in the next day, and in 10 minutes while I walked around the store they were able to insert the art and I was on my way. Zero anxiety option. Thanks Bird!

I agree, I wouldn't want to do business with this individual anytime down the line when art is concerned. Heck, when anything is concerned to be honest. I don't have my pitchfork out or anything and I wouldn't continue to go around blasting his name, but if he has the capacity for this kind of fraud, I'd like to be able to reference this incident if I were to forget who it was a few years later. There was a lot of pressure from the social community this time. What if he builds a little more credibility by starting to collect art and thinks, "hey, maybe it'll work this time"?

oh man, I can't wait to hear this. Fingers crossed this is going to end well and we can laugh and learn from Guizar-gate (yes? no?) for years to come.

Agreed, mail fraud is a federal offense. I hope they'd take it seriously. Sorry this is happening to you. I'm sure I speak for most of us as a group when I say this is our collective nightmare.

An experience of a lifetime! So envious!

We live in a 3-story patio home (standalone but no yard) so no man-cave or office unfortunately. It took me awhile to talk her into letting me hang my art in the hallway, which actually turned out to be perfect as it gets little to no sunlight and I get to see it many times a day. Basement man-cave has been a dream of mine for a long time as well haha. Good luck!

Beautiful display! I went for a similar approach in my upstairs hallway. Lots of pencil markings and nail holes behind these frames haha.

He also posted to his Instagram account too

That would actually make me feel a ton better, thanks!

Recently took advantage of a sale at Michaels custom framing and got my Chris Stevens oil painting framed. I was extremely paranoid and nervous leaving the art with them but because it was painted on a wood board, I didn't think I'd ever be able to frame it myself. Turned out great and all my worrying was for naught. Which brings up the topic, are you guys ever nervous leaving OA with the framers? Any tips?

I've had a similar issue - when searching for "James O'Barr", it only pulls up art tagged to "James Obarr" and returning something like six results. I was looking for a contact link but wasn't able to find one.

There's no excuse for this... I'd love to know who to avoid.

Definitely going to try to make this one! Would love to meet everyone.

I too pondered picking this cover up and passed based on Land's reputation. However, there is a little regret cause this is an awesome cover and the aforementioned isn't applicable as you stated.

Oh yes of course. I should’ve clarified as I would really only offer a lower amount for something that’s been around for a little. I wouldn’t dare to risk haggling on pages from new books that have just been released for the risk of losing out on it.

Both of you make great points (hey Malvin!) and I’ll take them into account. Appreciate your thoughts! And no truer words have been spoken.. the pain of regret is definitely amplified in this hobby of ours.

Apologies if this has been covered in the past, I didn’t think it was possible to catch up on posts from the last seven years What is the etiquette for haggling on prices of OA at conventions/artist appearances? I know it should never hurt to ask, especially if done in a respectful manner, but if there are prices clearly labeled for a page, is it tacky to offer a lower amount? I obviously find it easier to do so if a piece is posted on the internet but just feel awkward when I’m face to face with the artist/seller. Anyone care to share their experience?

Count me in next time! Thanks again Dave!

A friend just sent me this, hate that I missed out but would definitely love to join next time! Was this at the Bedrock on Westheimer?