The Art of the Flat Tin Figure by Mike Taylor

[Kevindunne]

FOR SALE...The Art of the Flat Tin Figure by Mike Taylor.
Mint condition...$250.00 plus postage.
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Thank you.

 

[Blind Pew]

Seriously?
$250?
I sold mine for £40 last week.
If you get $250 for it, then I'm then next pope.

 

[housecarl]

Seriously?
$250?
I sold mine for £40 last week.
If you get $250 for it, then I'm then next pope.

Should be at the Tory conference.

 

[megroot]

Seriously?
$250?
I sold mine for £40 last week.
If you get $250 for it, then I'm then next pope.

I know who bought it for 40
That is a good and reasonable price. Hope it is worth it.

Marc

 

[polyphemus]

It's sad when books like this fall into the collectable books category with the attendant values. I don't know if it's the "Art of..." in the title but at the end of the day this book was intended to be used as a source for painting flat figures and it's a pity that at these prices many won't have access to it. I know that Osprey still have it on their website (at least it was the last time I looked) but it's shown as out of print, maybe it'll be reprinted one day.

Geoff

 

[Kevindunne]

Thank you all for your comments. I based the price on advice from a bookseller...and am selling it for a friend.
Seems I was ill advised and will have to revise the price downwards.

 

[DEL]

It's not just you Kevin, you regularly see it being 'offered' at hugely inflated prices from book dealers Amazon have some on at £273
It remains much sought after and somewhere between £50 - £100 is where it should sit, depending on how desperate the buyer is to get it.
Condition seems to be a critical factor as it bridges the gap between an 'art' book and a technical publication.
You wont have a problem shifting it at the right price,
Cheers
Derek

 

[Blind Pew]

Dear Kevin. Please first let me apologise if I sounded a bit caustic earlier. No offense meant.

I just get upset when I see books being touted at unbelievable prices, seeing good people priced out.
I suppose you've have been poorly advised after all.
Derek is right, you do see this book (just one example) at prices you'd need a second mortage for.
I know it's all about supply/demand and living in a market economy.

Mind you, looking at the records, I actually sold it at a loss... Marc's gain I suppose.

Marc, enjoy the book - and reward me with improved painting. No pressure.

 

[DEL]

I feel a bit like Dick Turpin, I got mine on an on-line auction for, including postage £11.
This is of course way below market value....one of those occasions when the gods smile on you

 

[Blind Pew]

Swings & Roundabouts mate, some days you're the pidgeon, some days your'e the statue.

 

[Meticulous]

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