AldenMiller Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Alden, I believe (correct me if I am wrong Ben) that if you were to bid 5000 on kite A, and I was to bid 5001 on kite B, then YOU would own kite A and I would own kite B - but artist B would get all the cash (that is if someone else doesn't out bid either one of us). The artist that gets the highest bid on his/her masterpiece wins the grand cash prize, each highest bidder on the kites win the kite they were highest bidder on. That is the way I understand it too. That's why it would be a big gamble to try to rig the bidding unless of course you wanted to pay $5000 for the one kite. I am sure it would make the winning kitebuilder very happy! -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flt101 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Yea, bidding against Ben is tough!!! Ben doesn't have to bid, he's getting 8 free kites out of this deal so far, unless other artists jump in with their 2 kites, actually, Ben would have to bid and win 1 kite to have the complete collection, that kite being the duplicate of the kite that is choosen by the top artist that goes to AKA, but that would be kinda like inside trading.Are you sure these artists are going to make 2 each? I sure would have been more eager to jump in on the bidding if it was One-Off kites being made for this challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Yes, as long as there were two crazy people out there willing to give up what they bid, the contest should be fine. If the bids were published then someone could just wait for a few minutes before the cut off to bid. Again, as long as someone else was willing to keep others in check by also bidding a crazy amount, everything would be fine. My recommendation would be to keep bids private. This would also stop someone from out bidding the last person by $1.00. Hiding the amount of the bid means that the person willing to pay the highest, honest amount, wins (not the highest by $1). I'm certainly not promoting it and I'd hope everything works out fine. I certainly don't have skin in this game so it's just my 2 cents. All the players are above board thats why I choose them and there friends are my friends....Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Are you sure these artists are going to make 2 each? You're kidding, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamrith Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 One off or Two off, they are still limited production and will be available at no other time. The rarity honstley is not any different being 1 or 2 made ever.. It's not like a pro pattern kite anyone will be able to copy at a later time. These are artists creating something randomly out of thier own minds. They will be 100% new and original, can't get any more rare or special than that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flt101 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 You're kidding, right? Well, In my quest for the next "9 Artist Custom Rev", No, I wasn't kiddin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awindofchange Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 9 Artist Custom Rev...huh, wha?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flt101 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 9 Artist Custom Rev...huh, wha?? I can dream, can't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Is this an invitation-only event, or may any artist who can create a masterpiece (in Bazzer's opinion?) participate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Is this an invitation-only event, or may any artist who can create a masterpiece (in Bazzer's opinion?) participate? I'm sorry but this is by invite only and Bazzer is just one of the artists as well as being one of my great friend, heck all these guys and gals are my great friends..... If you would like to talk about doing a Masterpiece series I'm always open and looking for new talent and can be reached in private at [email protected]... Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Is this an invitation-only event, or may any artist who can create a masterpiece (in Bazzer's opinion?) participate? I'm sorry but this is by invite only and Bazzer is just one of the artists as well as being one of my great friend, heck all these guys and gals are my great friends..... If you would like to talk about doing a Masterpiece series I'm always open and looking for new talent and can be reached in private at [email protected]... Ben I'll send you a photo when I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS Kite Stakes Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 I do not know about anyone else, but I have started a personal fund so I can snag one of these masterpiece kites...... It is gonna get real expensive, real fast!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 I do not know about anyone else, but I have started a personal fund so I can snag one of these masterpiece kites...... It is gonna get real expensive, real fast!!!! But it's going to be fun...... Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS Kite Stakes Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hey Ben! Ask Lolly if she need another order of handles made........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Well as the kites are coming in it's driving me crazy , cause I can't share whats going on and from what I've seen so far there are some really cool kites here.... This has really made some folks step up to the plate and bring out there A-game, wow,wow,wow, is all I can say...... Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I'm looking forward to see what is created from this challenge! -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnmitchell Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Well as the kites are coming in it's driving me crazy , cause I can't share whats going on and from what I've seen so far there are some really cool kites here.... This has really made some folks step up to the plate and bring out there A-game, wow,wow,wow, is all I can say...... Ben I would drop by, however I am sure you wouldn't let me in at this time. Have fun drooling! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flt101 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Well Ben, Maybe it's time to let us know how the bidding, counter bidding, sniper bidding, shill bidding and all that is going to work. "I got a little change in my pocket going jingle lingle ling". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellykelly Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Maybe you could have a web cam at the unveiling. I know lots of us would tune in to see this !!! Can't wait!!! I can't forget to buy my lottery ticket tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I can't wait to see what beauties the group has come up with! I wish we could all see them in person, there are always details that can't be appreciated in a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerochic Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Bump...Bump! How's the competition going? Photos PLeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze!!! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 Today's the day, right? I hope Ben has time to post some pictures soon, this is killing me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hello Family and sorry about lagging a bit here but between flying kites and the gun show I'm running a bit late.....Because of the finish work being done on these BEAUTIFUL kites and wanting to spread them out a bit I will be posting these photos as they come in to the factory from the finishers.....This artist is kind of new to the "Masterpiece Series" but has really brought out his "A" game, let me introduce Mr. Kevin Bayless who hails from Utah and is is fact the muscle for the "Antelope Island Kite Festival"...... When Kevin sent this in to me I was just floored and my photos are not really doing this wonderful work of art justice...... Heck I even gave this kite a name and started to call it "Outside the Lines", also in the next few days I will get more info on Kevin and a photos of him so you can connect a face to the work and if I'm good he may even do a write up on it..... Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Nice kite! I like the combination of the two separate Bayless styles! -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcom714 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 .This artist is kind of new to the "Masterpiece Series" but has really brought out his "A" game, let me introduce Mr. Kevin Bayless who hails from Utah and is is fact the muscle for the "Antelope Island Kite Festival"...... SLACKER!!!!! ;~)!!!!!!! Cya in a bunch of weeks!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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