Mike Zeck Art Question21800
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Briten private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I have an opportunity to purchase a commissioned piece of art by Mike Zeck. The art was previously published in a magazine with a Mike Zeck interview. The image is that of a GI Joe character. It’s a very detailed full character with some minor background. The seller is willing to work with me on price but he’s firm at 200 more than I want to pay. I would ask for your opinions. If this was a punisher sketch I’d eat the 200. I usually don’t care about future resale value, but I don’t want to buy high and get killed on resale if I ever sell in the future. Thoughts? Thankd |
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GIJFan123 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| GI JOE is very hot right now, with the Eregon reboot. Old school is highly collectable | ||
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Briten private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @GIJFan123 Thanks. | ||
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GIJFan123 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| What's the art, and how much are they asking? | ||
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Briten private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @GIJFan123 Sent you a pm | ||
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 I do what I can.
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TheShocker private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Hey briten why not post the price and pic here so we can all give our opinions?? | ||
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Briten private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @TheShocker Why not. 1200  |
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BrianGreensnips private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @Briten Really nice piece. What about offering something in trade to make up the difference? | ||
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DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user | |
| 1.) Do you like the piece? If you don't like looking at it, don't buy it. 2.) What would it cost you to travel to and attend an event where Mike Zeck was a guest and commission the same sketch? 3.) If I was already willing to spend $1000 and could afford the extra $200, that wouldn't stop me from completing the sale. |
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Briten private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @DrWatson good points. Zeck hasn’t been doing commissions for the last 5 years. I met him in Connecticut back in 2018 and he signed a bunch of my stuff. If it was the Punisher, I wouldn’t hesitate. |
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DrWatson private msg quote post Address this user | |
| 4.) Will you be kicking yourself if someone else buys the sketch before you make up your mind? | ||
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grapeape private msg quote post Address this user | |
| If you're getting 'killed' by $200, the original art game is not for you. Mike is an A+ tier artist. Bite the bullet and conquer, or leave it be. | ||
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 I don't believe this....and I know you don't care that I don't believe this.
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GAC private msg quote post Address this user | |
| When I look at a book I really want for my collection, I'll usually pay more than FMV if I need to, to get it.....if it's a flipping situation, obviously, I won't pay more than FMV. If this is for your PC and you love the piece...20% above your price is not too bad. Will you regret not buying it? |
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Briten private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I offered the 1200. Waiting for a response. | ||
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Briten private msg quote post Address this user | |
The seller agreed. Thanks for the push.  |
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grapeape private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Congratulations. It's really a cool piece by Zeck. | ||
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Briten private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @grapeape thanks. | ||
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KatKomics private msg quote post Address this user | |
| Great sketch...congrats!! I wad lucky to get a head sketch ages and ages ago...maybe someday a full sketch?? |
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 I'm a #2.
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BigRedOne1944 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| That's an Awesome Mike Zeck piece! One of my all-time favorite artist! congratulations! | ||
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 I have not set up at a con since 2029.
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PolarisNuclearSS2020 private msg quote post Address this user | |
Quote:Originally Posted by BritenQuote: Originally Posted by DrWatson Published art tends to command more than sketches. How much does the seller want? $200 for a detailed piece of published art by Zeck doesn’t seem like a deal breaker to me. But if it is to you for some reason, I would suggest asking the seller if he would take a slab worth $200 to $250 instead of the $200 in cash difference. Edit: Just read the later responses in this thread… Congrats to the OP. |
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