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04-19-2017, 02:55 PM
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The Masters of Evil
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 5,536
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Originally Posted by Barbarian
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Anyways, Arahom is from Brazil.
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04-19-2017, 03:04 PM
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#72
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Scarlet Witch
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Frozen Wasteland
Posts: 7,865
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Originally Posted by Nugchompa
Perhaps it is that famous American work ethic.
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I was going to respond to this, but it seemed like a lot of work
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04-19-2017, 03:37 PM
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#73
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Captain Marvel
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NY
Posts: 3,261
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Originally Posted by ReTardist
there you have it. two opposing speculations. end thread. LOL
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Originally Posted by SAB380
Seriously dude, this is just sad .... Move on.
And the actual answer is it's completely irrelevant.
Each statues eBay price will rise and fall solely on its own merit.
Simplistic statues you bought solely "because boobs!" aren't likely to fund your retirement.
Epic sought after pieces will continue to command high prices regardless of whether or not ARH take over the statue world or disappear from it.
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Originally Posted by Nugchompa
You lost the money as soon as you paid for it. That is best way to look at statue collecting.
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Originally Posted by ReTardist
It is kind of funny to see this stuff as any kind of investment. It's pop culture... no one is gonna care about most of it in 15-20 years. Want an artistic investment that will hold it's value? Hop on Sotheby's and buy a Rembrandt print. lol
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04-19-2017, 03:43 PM
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Captain Marvel
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: NY
Posts: 3,261
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Originally Posted by ReTardist
No they are not. People are just anticipating it. I don't have all the info about their current situation but I can promise you guys this... even IF Arahom had to seek bankruptcy protection from his creditors, he will continue to produce statues. Perhaps at a much reduced pace but here's the thing.. he's not a quitter. He's a fighter. He has nothing else. His entire life and career revolve around these statues. He's not the kind of guy to throw in the towel and take a regular 9-5 job to pay bills. He'd rather go hungry making statues and trying to fulfill his dreams than feed himself with the monotony of a 'career'. I got a very intimate view of this guy and his history making statues as far back as his teen years in Brazil. He's had more adversity in his life than most people. He certainly rubs people the wrong way occasionally and I think the current circumstances he is in, are a result of the success he had for a few solid years. Perhaps he over-reached. Now the company is shrinking a bit as logic dictates. Arahom has faced adversity far worse than this. But he NEVER stopped making statues. Bankruptcy or not, he'll soldier on. And I'm certain he will deliver the statues that people have paid for. Perhaps not always in a timely manner but he's not the kind of guy that throws up his hands and walks away.
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Originally Posted by ReTardist
First of all his current treatment of customers is a DIRECT result of his over reaching. He's always had a spotty relationship with people at the best of times but the fact that he has over extended himself is just making him more stressed. Jonathan Dewar kind of proves my point in a way. He only delivers what he has available because he doesn't over extend himself. But trust me, he's a long way off from running an operation as complex as Arahom's. The truth is, the people on this fourm represent a pretty small portion of Arahom's customers. The people that are frustrated with the situation tend to be more vocal. There are hundreds of people that get their statues and we never hear a peep from them. Back to the point though - I'm just pointing out that a bankruptcy will have no effect on the aftermarket prices of his statues. First of all, you'll probably never know if he seeks bankruptcy protection because he would never make it public. Second, he won't stop making statues... shrink the size of the company more? Yeah. But stop. No.
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04-19-2017, 09:29 PM
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#75
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Borrow money from a pessimist, they don't expect it back.
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 793
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Originally Posted by TNovak
Once Hades comes up for pre-order I intend to order on the first day.
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Good luck.
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04-19-2017, 10:31 PM
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#76
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Green Lantern Corps
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Earth
Posts: 5,706
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I check this section every once in a while to see how bad things are getting with ARH. I love reading bad news about these assholes. I feel bad for current customers though. I tried my best to warn people.
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04-20-2017, 12:55 AM
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#77
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The Stones, I love the Stones. I watch them whenever I can. Fred, Barney...
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: SoCal USA
Posts: 3,166
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Originally Posted by Shanesg
I check this section every once in a while to see how bad things are getting with ARH. I love reading bad news about these assholes. I feel bad for current customers though. I tried my best to warn people.
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04-20-2017, 01:25 AM
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#78
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Sey hallo to my lille fren!
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 104
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Originally Posted by ReTardist
I'll always have a soft spot for ARH and I've done what I could for him even since leaving.
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I'm new to this stuff but from what I gathered you did the sculpt of the Frazetta DD on Horse (and the other Frazetta pieces)? If so I'd just like to tell you how much of an amazing piece DD on Horse is. It's my first statue and everyone who's seen it has their jaw drop to the floor and no one I know is even into statues, even the people who thought I tossed money down the drain were blown away by it when they saw it. I actually even like it better than the source material (sorry Frank lol) and that's one of my favorite pieces of art.
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04-20-2017, 02:51 AM
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#79
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The Herculoids
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Irvine California
Posts: 490
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Originally Posted by |Tch0rT|
I'm new to this stuff but from what I gathered you did the sculpt of the Frazetta DD on Horse (and the other Frazetta pieces)? If so I'd just like to tell you how much of an amazing piece DD on Horse is. It's my first statue and everyone who's seen it has their jaw drop to the floor and no one I know is even into statues, even the people who thought I tossed money down the drain were blown away by it when they saw it. I actually even like it better than the source material (sorry Frank lol) and that's one of my favorite pieces of art.
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That's amazing to hear and I appreciate it. I won't lie... it was a real struggle..
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04-20-2017, 07:25 PM
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Nightwing
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,495
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Originally Posted by TNovak
I didn't want to get in an argument with anyone so I didn't say anything before and I certainly have no inside information but I agree with ReTardist 100%.
I have dealt with Arahom for many years going back to his days in Brazil and even when his house burned down and he lost everything he owned including his dog he still soldiered on and people got their stuff.
Once Hades comes up for pre-order I intend to order on the first day.
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I intend the same
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