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Originally Posted by GKreindler
Hey Adam,
Thanks so much for your insight.
I think that for the most part, you're right. One of the things I deal with constantly is that if a collector has, say, $10,000, is he/she going to buy one of my paintings, or maybe a game-used Campanella bat? Or maybe a really nice high-grade T206 HoFer? I expect to lose that battle nine times out of ten. Actually, more like 19 out of 20. And that's totally cool and understandable. I guess in the end, it really just takes the right kind of person, and then I have to remind myself that not everyone is that right person. And again, I don't mean to insult anyone or criticize - it's just all important stuff that I need to know about my audience, I guess.
And I VERY much hope that you'll be able to see my stuff in person someday, too. Dean has been talking about setting up next year for sure...but he's also been saying that for a few years now, too.
Booooo.
Thanks again for responding.
Graig
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Graig,
I don't think it's so much the "right type" of person, but the right setting. If I come to a National having saved up to buy a Gehrig autographed photo, the probability is that I would not scrap my plan for a spur of the moment purchase. On the other hand, if I came in with the same amount, with no set plan, just looking to buy whatever strikes my fancy, then your paintings, very definitely, wind up on my short list of contenders.
I don't think it's as simple as the people want the card or bat more, I think it's that people aren't likely to be thinking about buying a painting when they are planning/budgeting for the national.
Mark