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Post by saL on Jan 26, 2011 6:37:57 GMT -8
guys, Im pretty new in collecting game, so I wanna ask you for your opinion about this.. I recently purchased Craola's "Label Me" print from a boardie (one of my most wanted pieces), and after being super excited and happy at first, I noticed all these issues with the print - 2 corners have dents on them (lower right and upper left), and the back of the print has mounting tape marks on it on all 4 corners, plus a big mark on the top edge of it.. here are the photos:     now, even I really want this print, I dont think I should settle for the one in this condition, especially cause I was never told there are any issues with it, plus, I paid quite more than retail price for it ... please let me know what you think, cause Im pretty disappointed with what I got for my money, and NONE of that is my fault.. also, I have zero experience with buying 2nd hand prints, so maybe this is just normal thing that I should get used to!?.. any suggestions, tips, ideas, info are more than welcome.. cheers! |
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Post by origo on Jan 26, 2011 7:10:21 GMT -8
That is totally out of order. Having bought and sold prints in 5 years, I´ve never settled with a damaged print unless I knew that it was damaged when purchasing it.
You should definetely return the print or get a good chunk of the price and settle with that if you wanna frame it anyway. Personally I would be pissed and demand my money back.
Sorry to see that you received this Sal...
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Post by greenhorn1 on Jan 26, 2011 7:54:49 GMT -8
yeah, some MINOR dings might be overlooked but that print has some major issues and I certainly wouldn't pay full price for it.
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Post by djsp on Jan 26, 2011 9:16:55 GMT -8
If it is a must have get some money back. If you can live without it for now get it all back. That is not a soft corner or anything, that is flat out damage and not cool.
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Post by stingers on Jan 26, 2011 10:44:22 GMT -8
Few things piss me off more than when complete condition is not disclosed .
"you never asked" is no excuse and if you're selling at a premium then it should be in premium condition .
Any comments otherwise means you're one shady mo fo .
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Post by steveinca on Jan 26, 2011 11:00:17 GMT -8
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Post by saL on Jan 26, 2011 11:38:42 GMT -8
thanks for your contribution guys!.. it helps a lot..
now, I heard back from the seller and he sounds super pissed at his framer as he took the framed print to him, the guy got it off the frame, packed it, and the seller just shipped it without checking it.. he right away said he's gonna pay me back, and is shocked with the marks and everything..
I prefer not to name the guy, as hes a long time boardie, and sounds like he was really effed up by his framer... he knows about this thread, so if he feels like stepping out, that's fine, but I still dont think this was done on purpose...
now, I really like this print, and Im not planing to resell it any time soon, but by the sound of most of you, this is not worth the initial $150 any more (that was the retail price)?!..
thanks once again everyone!
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Post by origo on Jan 26, 2011 12:04:01 GMT -8
I am sure you guys will work something out that you both can live with.
Both topnotch guys... Sad bout the print though.
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Post by stingers on Jan 26, 2011 12:20:46 GMT -8
That's a shame , I've had a similar problem with a past framer only I saw the damage just in time.
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Post by svenman on Jan 26, 2011 13:07:09 GMT -8
good on the seller for dealing with this for you sal. maybe you could get the print to a local restorer to see if it could be fixed though.... creases like this can be taken out by someone with the right skills.
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Post by saL on Jan 26, 2011 15:04:09 GMT -8
good on the seller for dealing with this for you sal. maybe you could get the print to a local restorer to see if it could be fixed though.... creases like this can be taken out by someone with the right skills. thanks for the tip Svenamn.. I had no idea those can be fixed.. now, if anyone is from Amsterdam/Netherlands here, and knows a place where I can get this done, please let me know.. cheers! but, I must say that tape marks are bothering me more than the creases.. |
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Post by svenman on Jan 26, 2011 15:33:31 GMT -8
ask around at a few galleries for recommendations...
tape marks are on the back right? if you are framing it you won't see them, but i hear ya that YOU know they are there!
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Post by virtu on Jan 26, 2011 16:14:13 GMT -8
They pretty much just cover the print with a towel and use a regular house iron on it.
You will not see any of those flaws when framed.
Interested in trading prints let me know and I'll take it off your hands.
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Post by spenie on Jan 27, 2011 15:04:59 GMT -8
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Post by highbrow on Jan 27, 2011 21:22:46 GMT -8
Glad to see in out small community that some people are stand up, way to go to the unnamed board member for stepping up and making things right.
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Post by saL on Jan 28, 2011 8:49:19 GMT -8
ok guys, just wanted to let you know that the print is on it's way back to the seller, so that's it about this case.. hope getting money back wont be another issue  btw, my hunt for Craola's "Label Me" is continuing, so if you know anyone thats selling one, please let me know ... thanks A LOT everyone for your help.. feels good being part of such helpful community  |
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Post by steveinca on Jan 28, 2011 11:52:45 GMT -8
ok guys, just wanted to let you know that the print is on it's way back to the seller, so that's it about this case.. hope getting money back wont be another issue btw, my hunt for Craola's "Label Me" is continuing, so if you know anyone thats selling one, please let me know ... thanks A LOT everyone for your help.. feels good being part of such helpful community Awesome, sal. Glad everything is going to be sorted out. |
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Post by lowpro on Feb 3, 2011 22:12:14 GMT -8
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Post by saL on Feb 4, 2011 1:27:00 GMT -8
thanks lowpro, but those are long gone |
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Post by saL on Mar 15, 2011 13:43:23 GMT -8
well, believe it or not, HERE WE GO AGAIN...  today I received another copy of "Label Me" by Craola, and just as I wanted to snap some photos to show it off on boards, I noticed this huge mark all over it:   Im guessing the reason is that the print was loose in the tube (there was no paper/sponge on top of bottom of the tube), so as the print was moving inside of the tube, it was rubbing against the brown protection paper, which left huge mark on it and ruined it... the mark is all the way to the top, most visible around shoes, and that is where it ends in a pretty straight line (exactly where protection paper was ending)... I can't effin believe this!!... this damage is actually way worse than the first one, as its all over the actual image!?.. the worst is that this one was stored flat, and in great condition (I saw the images), but one bad packaging decision totally ruined it...  Im so freaking bummed about this... any suggestion, tip, idea, word of comfort, is more than welcome... cheers! |
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Post by epicfai on Mar 15, 2011 16:43:03 GMT -8
damn sal! sorry to hear this; talk about bad luck. have you contacted the seller? send it back and get your money back.
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Post by lowpro on Mar 15, 2011 16:59:51 GMT -8
Contact seller, get refund, reach out to Greg and Jenn, convey story, provide images, indicate your cursed, and demand and/or kindly request AP. Might work. Might not. Execute step one and two regardless.
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Post by oldfartatplay on Mar 15, 2011 17:02:31 GMT -8
maybe you could contact the gallery or who ever published the print or even Greg and tell them your situation. I've done that before with good results (not with simkins). Often they have on reserve a few prints stored away for some reason. good luck.
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Post by saL on Mar 16, 2011 1:02:31 GMT -8
I already talked with Jenn about it, but that was before I got these prints.. I might just try my luck and do that.. thanks for the tip..
I emailed the seller (on EB boards), but still didnt hear back from him...
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Post by Weekender on Mar 16, 2011 3:31:14 GMT -8
I already talked with Jenn about it, but that was before I got these prints.. I might just try my luck and do that.. thanks for the tip.. I emailed the seller (on EB boards), but still didnt hear back from him... Hope you get a refund from the seller, or best a replacement. |
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