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M McDougall Member Ft. Lauderdale, FL Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 489	M McDougall Posted posted on Fri, Oct 17, 2003 12:48 PM Where do you get oversaturation from? 99% of the people on the street have never heard of him or seen his work. Maybe it's the places you hang out? :wink: Not really his fault is it? Because his art is found in unusual places (matchbox car, Tiki Mug, cocktail napkin)it is oversaturation? I like the variety. Some of his stuff is way overpriced, some in silly places, but good buys directely from Shagmart can be had. I agree the matchbox, the decanter sets, some of his prints, that horrible plastic pendant are overpriced, but he offers good deals also. My print The Rain Lamp I consider a bargain. His mugs are resonably priced, not his fault ebay loves SHAG. And comparing Shagmart with walmart? Besides the "mart" where is the simularity? Me I prefer the new mugs to the vintage, a matter of choice. Munktiki, Bosko, Tikifarm make some truly sweet mugs, doesn't bother me they are not old and crazed. I like the new Tiki's people here are carving also. Alot of great new Tiki happening right now and SHAG is definately at the forefront. SHAG is talented, creative and vrey successful, I think it is strange this rubs so many people the wrong way. Artists always get criticised for being a success. They should be poor and miserable and nobody see's their work until their dead. I hope when I become a rich and famous Tiki carver you don't jump all over me because others enjoy my work. Just made my first $8 sale on ebay, am I sell out?

Where do you get oversaturation from? 99% of the people on the street have never heard of him or seen his work. Maybe it's the places you hang out? :wink: Not really his fault is it? Because his art is found in unusual places (matchbox car, Tiki Mug, cocktail napkin)it is oversaturation? I like the variety. Some of his stuff is way overpriced, some in silly places, but good buys directely from Shagmart can be had. I agree the matchbox, the decanter sets, some of his prints, that horrible plastic pendant are overpriced, but he offers good deals also. My print The Rain Lamp I consider a bargain. His mugs are resonably priced, not his fault ebay loves SHAG. And comparing Shagmart with walmart? Besides the "mart" where is the simularity? Me I prefer the new mugs to the vintage, a matter of choice. Munktiki, Bosko, Tikifarm make some truly sweet mugs, doesn't bother me they are not old and crazed. I like the new Tiki's people here are carving also. Alot of great new Tiki happening right now and SHAG is definately at the forefront. SHAG is talented, creative and vrey successful, I think it is strange this rubs so many people the wrong way. Artists always get criticised for being a success. They should be poor and miserable and nobody see's their work until their dead. I hope when I become a rich and famous Tiki carver you don't jump all over me because others enjoy my work. Just made my first $8 sale on ebay, am I sell out?

Post #55592 by McDougall on Fri, Oct 17, 2003 12:48 PM