how do YOU sign your stuff?

[art chantry]

cerdo -

i think it's because the customers want it. i think they think it's art.

don't destroy their little collector dreams. it's cruel...

[strawberryluna]

Originally Posted by cerdo

Really though... I can totally see signing and number art prints... but... why gigposters if at the core they are just ads?

I've definitely had bands specifically request that all copies of a poster that I've done for them are signed AND numbered so that they have a definite limited edition being produced. which, makes sense to me from that perspective.

[strawberryluna]

Originally Posted by art chantry

cerdo -

i think it's because the customers want it. i think they think it's art.

don't destroy their little collector dreams. it's cruel...

not so, see above.

[cerdo]

Originally Posted by strawberryluna

I've definitely had bands specifically request that all copies of a poster that I've done for them are signed AND numbered so that they have a definite limited edition being produced. which, makes sense to me from that perspective.

I was going to add that but got lazy and tired of typing...

Art,

I'm huge. My signature will make someone millions in the future.

[DenisMutter]

did anyone already say "in pencil"?

'cause that's what I do.

(ah - there it is on page 2 - thanks Dan Stiles!)

[art chantry]

fake editions are worth more in collector fields. it's sorta like the franklin mint. but who ever buys and sells in the aftermarket collectible world of franklin mint? not the folks who buy them in the first place. there is no aftermarket value for franklin mint (outside of scrap metal prices).

maybe someday, this whole mess will filter down into some sort of organized rating/value system. but, for now, i ignore it.

[cerdo]

I typically write promo on the back of the copies the venue gets... it's that many more that I don't have to "sign and number".

Scribbling "promo" on the back is faster that the s&n.

[crosshair]

Originally Posted by art chantry

fake editions are worth more in collector fields. it's sorta like the franklin mint. but who ever buys and sells in the aftermarket collectible world of franklin mint? not the folks who buy them in the first place. there is no aftermarket value for franklin mint (outside of scrap metal prices).

maybe someday, this whole mess will filter down into some sort of organized rating/value system. but, for now, i ignore it.

Surely you are not telling me that my Civil War Chess Set is worthless???

[DenisMutter]

Maybe we can get CGC involved - they're doing a good job ruining comic collecting.

[cerdo]

I'm sitting on an unopened case of baby dolls dressed in Harley-Davidson leathers.