Lago32 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Do these guys actually want to sell art or what? I have emailed twice and called/left a vm once regarding a significant piece and crickets, nada, no response. All I was looking for is a higher-res color pic of the piece vs the super low-res, grainy black and white pic on their site. I would appreciate any advice on how to connect with these guys or conversely whether I should even bother. Thanks in advance. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, Lago32 said: Do these guys actually want to sell art or what? I have emailed twice and called/left a vm once regarding a significant piece and crickets, nada, no response. All I was looking for is a higher-res color pic of the piece vs the super low-res, grainy black and white pic on their site. I would appreciate any advice on how to connect with these guys or conversely whether I should even bother. Thanks in advance. Mike You’re more likely to get front row seats to a Misfits 2020 reunion concert than you are hearing from G Danzig personally. you'd have more luck asking a bro from Los Bros a question without that bro asking other bro for the answer. Some of that art has mummy dust on it sitting there so long. They never returned my phone calls and I used to hang at SDCC talking to Glen during Verotik and when he had splash to Sgt. Fury 13 Theyll take your money but friendly courteous customer service not what they do .... Twanj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dichotomy Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I made a purchase. Followed up my internet request with a phone call. Mailed a check and got my art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitmusicblue Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Sold me a couple now-beloved pieces. Good to their customers. Engaged in phone banter with staff while negotiating. I've only written with serious inquiries. All about timing... like most dealers, they're not on-call 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matches_Malone Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Never had problems. Doesn't get any more straight forward with them. Always answered my emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitmusicblue Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 P.S. And yes, the owner is a bit famous, which makes things more interesting than usual. But top-notch integrity and knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malvin Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 55 minutes ago, dichotomy said: I made a purchase. Followed up my internet request with a phone call. Mailed a check and got my art. same here. It was the only time they had something that interested me (at the price they wanted). Haven't seen another piece like that since Malvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 On 10/4/2019 at 7:16 PM, malvin said: same here. It was the only time they had something that interested me (at the price they wanted). Haven't seen another piece like that since Malvin Without being too specific, how have you found their prices? I recognize that dealers like to make more money if they can, but have you found some of them really on the high end+? I am not sure, but I think what I am looking at is maybe about 50% higher than it should be--I can't tell due to lack of comparables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitmusicblue Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 22 minutes ago, Rick2you2 said: Without being too specific, how have you found their prices? I recognize that dealers like to make more money if they can, but have you found some of them really on the high end+? I am not sure, but I think what I am looking at is maybe about 50% higher than it should be--I can't tell due to lack of comparables. They leave room for negotiation... have received a decent discount in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdealer Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 If there are no comparables, how can you say you think the prices are 50% higher than they should be? Is that an opinion or a statement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, artdealer said: If there are no comparables, how can you say you think the prices are 50% higher than they should be? Is that an opinion or a statement? Indirect comparables. Same artist, different books, none of which are particular significant. So, I am stuck with a very wide spread—too far to trust. That is why the question was vague. With some dealers, I have some comfort as to their pricing because who they are. Edited February 2, 2020 by Rick2you2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodou Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 40 minutes ago, Rick2you2 said: I am stuck with a very wide spread—too far to trust. That is why the question was vague. With some dealers, I have some comfort as to their pricing because who they are. FWIW my (very) "general" impression of BLF is their mark-ups are more modest than most other dealers, and definitely nowhere near the highway robbery folks we all know about. So, for example if they price something at $2000...they may be "up" $300-500 but you're not paying double marjet, and "up" is from scoring a deal at a show from someday that doesn't know better, which is really 2x the luck and thus quite uncommon. I've bought from them before, but only things I really like and I've paid full price, per above, but also - if it's special (and it always was, they do ferret out nice stuff from time to time) sometimes you just pinch your nose and leap. You can't do this every time with every dealer but if it's special, then if you can you should. Only you know how much if any of that applies to your situation presently. ESeffinga, exitmusicblue and Andahaion 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
