Have You Bought Art on a Cruise Ship?
Dec 21, 2016, 6:18 pm
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And every once in a while, you can get a real steal. When Michael Godard was first starting out, you could have gotten his pieces on a cruise ship for less than 10% what they go for now.
Dec 21, 2016, 6:30 pm
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(I otherwise agree with you that there might be the occasional "steal" but as someone who grew up going with his father to major auction houses such as those beginning with the letters S, C, and P, I have to believe that the cruise line version is meant to do one thing, enrich both the auctioneer and the cruise line.)
Dec 21, 2016, 10:21 pm
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Dec 22, 2016, 7:19 am
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Anyone who makes claims like that has never done any research. Most of the "deals" may be rotten, but if you know what you're looking for, you can find some decent deals. A few years ago, I picked up some fine animation art, including a production cel of Marvin the Martian, and one of my favorite pieces called "A Wonderful, Awful Idea" (signed by Chuck Jones), both for less than I could find them for on land.
And every once in a while, you can get a real steal. When Michael Godard was first starting out, you could have gotten his pieces on a cruise ship for less than 10% what they go for now.
And every once in a while, you can get a real steal. When Michael Godard was first starting out, you could have gotten his pieces on a cruise ship for less than 10% what they go for now.
Dec 27, 2016, 5:48 am
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Looks like you didn't read the thread, Badenoch. We've bought 4 or 5 pieces on ships, never paid more than $150 (framed) for any of them, and two of them still hang on our walls. They look good, they match our decor, and they remind us of our vacation.
Sure, some folks overspend wildly on art they think is valuable on ships. Same thing happens at land auctions, same thing happens at jewelry stores (sea and land), same thing happens at car dealers, same thing happens everywhere.
Sure, some folks overspend wildly on art they think is valuable on ships. Same thing happens at land auctions, same thing happens at jewelry stores (sea and land), same thing happens at car dealers, same thing happens everywhere.
Feb 15, 2017, 9:48 pm
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Hello,
I'm wondering if any of you have purchased art at one of the auctions aboard a cruise ship.
I'm writing an article for Cruise Critic and would love to talk with travelers who have actually bought a piece of art.
If you'd be willing to answer a few questions, please send me a private message.
Thanks!
Andrea
I'm wondering if any of you have purchased art at one of the auctions aboard a cruise ship.
I'm writing an article for Cruise Critic and would love to talk with travelers who have actually bought a piece of art.
If you'd be willing to answer a few questions, please send me a private message.
Thanks!
Andrea