Popular Post Nexus Posted May 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2021 On 5/17/2021 at 7:24 PM, aqn83 said: Well, I wasn't trying to simply paint him as a hype man with no substance. He has curated a list of incredible artists who are deserving of praise. Oh, hi. Don't get me wrong Felix, I'm not trying to throw any shade your way. I do think you're the best rep in the business, and you do a really great job at promoting the artists. Perhaps i'm just a bit jaded by the increasing rise in prices, and the sudden influx of new collector whales into the hobby who seem to have endless budgets. When you've been in the hobby a while, it always feels like there's an influx of new collector whales with endless budgets. You know the one time it doesn't feel like that? When YOU entered the hobby, and to the old-timers, YOU were the new collector whale with the endless budget. cloud cloddie, Will_K, Latverian Tourism Board and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) On 5/19/2021 at 6:03 PM, John E. said: I find it funny that a lot of reps and dealers emulate your sales strategy, but they don't emulate this (budget pieces). Tsk. Tsk. Huh...which reps/dealers emulate what I do? I hadn't noticed. Yeah, my buddy Lam calls most reps these days "Felix tribute bands". I'm most amused by the rep who told people early on that what I did was "stupid", "wouldn't work", and a "waste of time". And of course, now he's a verbatim clone and copying everything he can to the best of his ability (with help). No doubt some of what I do is still regarded as a waste of time, but when it comes to budget pieces, at least a couple of them are now using our 6X9 sketch model as an affordable commission option for fans. More reps are now making prelims available, too. As @Marwai says, it's the same work for less money, but I do enjoy getting art out to fans. I don't consider that a waste of time. Edited May 23, 2021 by Nexus John E., rlextherobot and Twanj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latverian Tourism Board Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Nexus said: When you've been in the hobby a while, it always feels like there's an influx of new collector whales with endless budgets. You know the one time it doesn't feel like that? When YOU entered the hobby, and to the old-timers, YOU were the new collector whale with the endless budget. There’s also that white-hot need putting a fire in their belly. When we started out, our want lists were muuuuuuch longer. Getting some great pieces takes the edge off of that, imo. Planet’s cores cool over time, as the crust solidifies and takes shape. Edited May 23, 2021 by Latverian Tourism Board Nexus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 36 minutes ago, Latverian Tourism Board said: There’s also that white-hot need putting a fire in their belly. When we started out, our want lists were muuuuuuch longer. Getting some great pieces takes the edge off of that, imo. Planet’s cores cool over time, as the crust solidifies and takes shape. ...but then, an eruption, as hot lava spills down the side of a mountain, threatening to engulf all the forests and people in its path. Without missing a millisecond's beat, and from out of the depths of the blue ocean, comes a wave of quenching water that melts the lava, saving the town... John E. and Latverian Tourism Board 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latverian Tourism Board Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 28 minutes ago, Rick2you2 said: ...but then, an eruption, as hot lava spills down the side of a mountain, threatening to engulf all the forests and people in its path. Without missing a millisecond's beat, and from out of the depths of the blue ocean, comes a wave of quenching water that melts the lava, saving the town... Heh. A cover appeared...Mount Kirby is erupting! Rick2you2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick2you2 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Latverian Tourism Board said: Heh. A cover appeared...Mount Kirby is erupting! Count yourself lucky. In my little niche, all I usually get are gas fumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
