MagnusX Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Sellers are not aware of the new world / reality... A package of toilet paper may be more valuable that OA... eewwnuk and Twanj 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 hours ago, RBerman said: I was wondering about that. Do prices tend to get marked up for cons because buyers perceive a "now or never" pressure? I have heard that said, and it must be true in some cases. But, there are also pages I have watched on line and which are also at shows carrying the same price. At shows, I mostly go looking for what artists themselves are selling since they probably don’t have it on-line, as well as some dealers/sellers who don’t have much, if anything, on-line. RBerman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhamlau Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 52 minutes ago, MagnusX said: Sellers are not aware of the new world / reality... A package of toilet paper may be more valuable that OA... Agreed, I’m offering 10 rolls of two ply for Kirby pages...don’t pass on this great offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdealer Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 46 minutes ago, MagnusX said: Sellers are not aware of the new world / reality... A package of toilet paper may be more valuable that OA... Yes. And is anyone really buying art with what’s going on? eewwnuk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhamlau Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 1 minute ago, artdealer said: Yes. And is anyone really buying art with what’s going on? I keep checking sold prices on eBay, seems they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shemp Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 20 minutes ago, zhamlau said: I keep checking sold prices on eBay, seems they are. Yep. Lost a sweet little Batman splash yesterday. I hoping to get it on the cheap. It still went cheap but I was hoping for no competition. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eewwnuk Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 They should file this one under the 'optimistic pricing' thread. Real Elijah Snow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhamlau Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Shemp said: Yep. Lost a sweet little Batman splash yesterday. I hoping to get it on the cheap. It still went cheap but I was hoping for no competition. Lol The Cam? I talked to someone about that we felt it was about market actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shemp Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, zhamlau said: The Cam? I talked to someone about that we felt it was about market actually. Nah! A Batman title splash from one of the main titles for $850. Thats cheap. I could see it being listed somewhere else for $1250-$1500. I liked it but not enough to chase it. Edited March 23, 2020 by Shemp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhamlau Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, Shemp said: Nah! A Batman title splash from one of the main titles for $850. Thats cheap. I could see it being listed somewhere else for $1250-$1500. I liked it but not enough to chase it. His back is too you and it’s Cam Kennedy , little suspect value wise IMO. I figured 1000 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlevy1 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 3 hours ago, zhamlau said: Agreed, I’m offering 10 rolls of two ply for Kirby pages...don’t pass on this great offer! You beat me to it - I don't want to create a price war in this situation or I'd go a even dozen rolls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marwai Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 hours ago, artdealer said: Yes. And is anyone really buying art with what’s going on? Cabin fever. Collectors stuck at home are more focused and less distracted with nothing to do but being on the internet. With the lawmakers' idea that everyone in the US is getting cash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhamlau Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 3 hours ago, mtlevy1 said: You beat me to it - I don't want to create a price war in this situation or I'd go a even dozen rolls! The times may change, The market may change, but the Cabal lives on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrichards Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Any one that is taking this virus seriously ,which should be every body,is in a dilemma like myself.On one hand there is nothing that makes me happier than a new art piece and I could really use that feeling it right now.I even enjoy the anticipation of receiving it in the mail. On the other hand I feel like I should hold on to my cash .because of the uncertain future of things. Hard decision because there are several pages out there that I had my eye on recently and they have been snatched up by other collectors . eewwnuk, Twanj and John E. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstoppablejayd Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 57 minutes ago, rrichards said: Any one that is taking this virus seriously ,which should be every body,is in a dilemma like myself.On one hand there is nothing that makes me happier than a new art piece and I could really use that feeling it right now.I even enjoy the anticipation of receiving it in the mail. On the other hand I feel like I should hold on to my cash .because of the uncertain future of things. Hard decision because there are several pages out there that I had my eye on recently and they have been snatched up by other collectors . I was churning this same thought in my head last week. What I wound up doing was commissioning a couple artists , with all the shows canceled and most being independent contractors they are in more trouble then me for now anyway. Twanj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnusX Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, rrichards said: Any one that is taking this virus seriously ,which should be every body,is in a dilemma like myself.On one hand there is nothing that makes me happier than a new art piece and I could really use that feeling it right now.I even enjoy the anticipation of receiving it in the mail. On the other hand I feel like I should hold on to my cash .because of the uncertain future of things. Hard decision because there are several pages out there that I had my eye on recently and they have been snatched up by other collectors . Is not a dilemma, this situation is escalating day by day. Hold to your cash and resources, when and if we come back to the old good days you can purchase any piece of art your heart loves... eewwnuk, Twanj and RBerman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eewwnuk Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 17 minutes ago, MagnusX said: Is not a dilemma, this situation is escalating day by day. Hold to your cash and resources, when and if we come back to the old good days you can purchase any piece of art your heart loves... Unless its bucket list i'm holding off on discretionary purchases. John E., Twanj and jjonahjameson11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 4 hours ago, MagnusX said: Is not a dilemma, this situation is escalating day by day. Hold to your cash and resources, when and if we come back to the old good days you can purchase any piece of art your heart loves... If I saw a piece I really liked, I doubt I would hold back if the price were reasonable. But, I won't go out and buy something I'm so-so on, just because I have "the itch" unless there was one helluva discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timguerrero Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 On 3/22/2020 at 1:43 PM, RBerman said: I was wondering about that. Do prices tend to get marked up for cons because buyers perceive a "now or never" pressure? It had to be said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeGiant Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Bought a piece that was discounted nicely. I missed the announcements on this event - was there any ask or expectation that the pieces would be discounted in any way? Or was it just another way to get art in front of people for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
