Adam Hughes and the San Diego Con Sketch Price Rumour! - Page 11

Rocket · 07-09-2009, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by risingstar

Boob fetishists. You're all boob fetishists.

GUILTY

Fat Head · 07-09-2009, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by risingstar

Boob fetishists. You're all boob fetishists.

I'll take them over a hefty codpiece anyday!

Royd · 07-09-2009, 08:31 AM

You rang?

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Originally Posted by risingstar

Boob fetishists. You're all boob fetishists.

joy_division · 07-09-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Royd

Something else to hate Allison and Adam for I suppose? Raising money to help someone in need would have to be another ploy to milk the fans. *Sheesh*

if that's the case, then why didn't they go through the proper channels at ebay so they could have got more money for their friend

Royd · 07-09-2009, 09:02 AM

Not that I understand what you're referring to but you should know that they didn't set those auctions up - they just agreed to be involved to raise the funds and someone else made the auction listings not them.

I suspect that whatever they do, they will attract undeserved criticism *shrug* I just try to correct inaccurate statements.

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Originally Posted by joy_division

if that's the case, then why didn't they go through the proper channels at ebay so they could have got more money for their friend

joy_division · 07-09-2009, 09:27 AM

there's a certain function on ebay where if it's for a charity, you can avoid paying certain fees

Fat Head · 07-09-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Royd

Not that I understand what you're referring to but you should know that they didn't set those auctions up - they just agreed to be involved to raise the funds and someone else made the auction listings not them.

I suspect that whatever they do, they will attract undeserved criticism *shrug* I just try to correct inaccurate statements.

If I remember correctly, it was under Adam's new seller name, so that would mean that Allison did in fact set it up....no?

Underdog07 · 07-09-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by joy_division

there's a certain function on ebay where if it's for a charity, you can avoid paying certain fees

I have not sold under a charity on EBay, but I imagine that to be eligible for reduced fees you must be a registered charitable organization or non-profit organization with specific tax identification. Thus, while that sketch was sold for a charitable cause, it likely did not involve a "charity" like the United Way or Hero's Initiative that would be eligible for reduced fees

Royd · 07-09-2009, 10:00 AM

Mate, I checked the Hughes-Fans Message Archive to make sure my understanding was correct and found the auction link but after 90 days it had been deleted.

However, in a discussion about the AH! MegaCon sketch fund-raiser, a Hughes-Fans group member asked Allison if someone could bid on the piece and have a friend pick it up at MegaCon. This is what she replied:

"well its not really my auction; I'd go ahead and email the seller through ebay
and set it up with them.

best;
Allison"

Best,

Royd

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Originally Posted by Fat Head

If I remember correctly, it was under Adam's new seller name, so that would mean that Allison did in fact set it up....no?

Underdog07 · 07-09-2009, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Head

First one's already over a grand.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Adam-Hu...3A1%7C294%3A50
http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Adam-Hu...3A1%7C294%3A50
http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Adam-Hu...3A1%7C294%3A50

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Originally Posted by Simon Williams

Alison must be salivating of that.

Thanks for the links.

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Originally Posted by goingbroke223

thats how i read it. thats all he has to do since this way they are gonna get well over 3 or 4 times what he normally charges per sketch at sdcc.
its not about the money tho.lol..lol

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Originally Posted by MONSTER

Who cares if its about the money or not? I don't understand why people feel the need to pass judgement.

They'll get over it. Its not like he owes anyone anything anyways. Except for me. Adam owes me (Ken Martin is case Allison or Adam is reading this) a Hulk commission.

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Originally Posted by MONSTER

Not trying to butt kiss as much as I'm trying to balance out the negative with a little positive.

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Originally Posted by goingbroke223

not passing judgement so i have no idea where that comes from. oh yea, make sure you gargle. with all the butt kissin youre doing youll need to get that taste out of your mouth.

jk
u know ur the man

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Originally Posted by Simon Williams

This is just a money ploy to see how much they can get for a sketch.The more I see this,the more I begin to dislike both Alison and AH.

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Originally Posted by marvelboi77

On a positive side. I'm thinking you will get a sketch with all the background bells and whistles to go with it. So if you always wanted a certain character this is your way of making him do it. I would imagine that they will go for around $3,000-$3400 each.

The annual SDCC AH debate. My personal view is I have no problem or issue with anyone charging whatever they want for their goods/services. However, I can not stand the "its not about the money" statements. This is like the big time athlete who leaves a small market city to sign a gazillion dollar contract and then says something idiotic like, "in my heart I always wanted to play for the XYZers". Same thing here - AH/Alison keep coming up with new ways to charge more money for the same product and then say "its not about the money". First it was a higher price at the show. Now it is auctions that will bring in a sizable chunk of change. If it really "was not about the money," I am certain they could find a way sketch for free or with all proceeds going to charity (see George Perez's raffles for sketches).

Again, nothing wrong with it, but call it what it is.