Kevin76 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) Since there is so much high end art at the show, How is a customer supposed to pay for a piece of art with asking prices of 50k, 60k 75k or even a 100k+ ? Dealers expecting the customer to walk around with that kind of cash in their pocket? Edited July 25, 2017 by Kevin76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodou Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 17 minutes ago, Kevin76 said: Since there is so much high end art at the show, How is a customer supposed to pay for a piece of art with asking prices of 50k, 60k 75k or even a 100k+ ? Dealers expecting the customer to walk around with that kind of cash in their pocket? If you have to ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinupcartooncollector Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Kevin76 said: Since there is so much high end art at the show, How is a customer supposed to pay for a piece of art with asking prices of 50k, 60k 75k or even a 100k+ ? Dealers expecting the customer to walk around with that kind of cash in their pocket? Why do you thing everyone wears a backpack? delekkerste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blot Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 11 hours ago, stinkininkin said: Thanks for the pictures guys! I missed almost all the art this year since I'm so busy at the show, and this has unfortunately become the norm for me. Hey Gene (or anyone else), what was the price for BWS Conan saga #1 cover? What a great piece of art. I think I like that period of BWS better than much of his early Conan stuff (pre Conan 19), and the larger size and brilliant color work makes it no contest (for me). I had one pickup at the show, the ROLEX GMT "The Batman" and even though it's not art in the strictest sense, Rolex collectors consider these timepieces as works of art, and this one is the Rolex Batman, so I'm still somewhat on topic. Jim Lee blew my mind and put me into a state of shock by presenting it to me at his Spotlight panel in recognition of the 30 years of friendship and collaboration we've shared (we met in 1987). I'm still buzzing about it days later. Anyone who knows Jim knows this is who he is and what he does and I am forever grateful that we crossed paths all those years ago. Scott Pretty awesome story Scott! I too really enjoyed watching the video of the panel. Well deserved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstojano Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 3 hours ago, vodou said: If you have to ask... Yeah I don't get how you buy anything without alerting the authorities. Carry that much cash and you risk seizure, transfers of that amount must alert someone looking for their cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin76 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, cstojano said: Yeah I don't get how you buy anything without alerting the authorities. Carry that much cash and you risk seizure, transfers of that amount must alert someone looking for their cut. Hardly anyone takes checks anymore, I guess it's credit cards and the seller crosses his fingers that it's legit when the buyer walks away Edited July 26, 2017 by Kevin76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin76 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 10 hours ago, pinupcartooncollector said: Why do you thing everyone wears a backpack? Oh right, I thought they wore it to hit other customers when they turn around and to make it so you can't get around them...my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwitkin82 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 24 minutes ago, Kevin76 said: Hardly anyone takes checks anymore, I guess it's credit cards and the seller crosses his fingers that it's legit when the buyer walks away Wire transfer would be my guess....its safer for both parties.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blot Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Dwitkin82 said: Wire transfer would be my guess....its safer for both parties.... Agreed, any really big transactions are wire transfers usually. Otherwise the sell is hit with big cc transaction fees, plus the risk the seller calls their credit card company later and protests the charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdealer Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Kevin76 said: Hardly anyone takes checks anymore, I guess it's credit cards and the seller crosses his fingers that it's legit when the buyer walks away I can't tell you how many checks I received over the week from buyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin76 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 17 minutes ago, artdealer said: I can't tell you how many checks I received over the week from buyers. checks can be safe if you've known the person awhile, but then again, anyone can write a check for any amount and walk away with their purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemart1966 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Kevin76 said: checks can be safe if you've known the person awhile, but then again, anyone can write a check for any amount and walk away with their purchase. "Check must clear before art is shipped." Edited July 26, 2017 by pemart1966 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwitkin82 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 24 minutes ago, Kevin76 said: checks can be safe if you've known the person awhile, but then again, anyone can write a check for any amount and walk away with their purchase. I'd also ask for their drivers license.....writing a bad check is a Federal crime so the more info the better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delekkerste Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 16 hours ago, Kevin76 said: Since there is so much high end art at the show, How is a customer supposed to pay for a piece of art with asking prices of 50k, 60k 75k or even a 100k+ ? Dealers expecting the customer to walk around with that kind of cash in their pocket? Off to buy comic art at the SDCC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkininkin Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 People were definitely spending money at this show. I was surprised to sell a pretty high ticket Hush dps, as I don't usually sell expensive material like this and fully expected it to go back home with it. Sold a couple of covers, interior pages, and lots of remarks as well, so art sales in my small world were strong. Anybody get a sense from the big art dealers if money was flowing or not? Scott Twanj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwitkin82 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 1 minute ago, delekkerste said: Off to buy comic art at the SDCC! Louis Vuitton and a Benz....you so fancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delekkerste Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Just now, Dwitkin82 said: Louis Vuitton and a Benz....you so fancy It's not me...I just pulled it off the "Rich OA Collectors of Instagram" feed. Dwitkin82 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delekkerste Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, delekkerste said: It's not me...I just pulled it off the "Rich OA Collectors of Instagram" feed. That said, I have heard of guys actually bringing 6-figures of green to shows (in the past, anyway). I bring some cash to shows, but, for larger purchases, I either write checks or arrange to make payment after the show is over. Edited July 26, 2017 by delekkerste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comix4fun Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 44 minutes ago, delekkerste said: Off to buy comic art at the SDCC! I had no idea you were a wrist shaver. Squeezy McSphincter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipB2k17 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 47 minutes ago, delekkerste said: That said, I have heard of guys actually bringing 6-figures of green to shows (in the past, anyway). I bring some cash to shows, but, for larger purchases, I either write checks or arrange to make payment after the show is over. On big ticket items, do you put down a deposit, and execute a sales contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
