Ames Bros' August Archive Sale Tuesday August 12th

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  • smile6680
    smile6680 Posts: 437
    demetrios said:
    jwhjr17 said:
    My order from this sale arrived yesterday.  Unfortunately the tube was crushed and the poster was damaged.  I've reached out to Ames Bros., but not expecting any resolution on it



    Damn! Hope they have an extra from the archives for you. 

    Remember that year, or 2, Ames Bros shipped out prints in PVC tubes? They should totally bring that back.
    I still have the tubes the 98's came in. At least one of them.
  • Robbert
    Robbert Rotterdam, the Netherlands Posts: 1,058
    demetrios said:


    When is this happening?
    The sale begins Tuesday, August 12th around 10AMish PST, and wraps up end-of-day on August 13th.
    Shipping to the EU? 
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,633
    Robbert said:
    demetrios said:


    When is this happening?
    The sale begins Tuesday, August 12th around 10AMish PST, and wraps up end-of-day on August 13th.
    Shipping to the EU? 

    Nope, just USA & Canada. 
  • we-were-but-stones
    we-were-but-stones Posts: 705
    They say no shipping outside of USA and Canada to " prevent damages"  thankfully no other artists do this 
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,633

    FAQs


    Are these reprints?
    No. We have carefully maintained a stored archive of each and every poster we've ever created. 

    Are you offering all of the posters in your archive?
    No. Only posters from shows that occurred this month will be for sale. And not every poster we’ve ever designed will be available. 

    How many are available of each poster for sale?
    At least one.

    Will they be at original pricing?
    No. Pricing will be at or near market value. 

    Should I get in touch to complain or haggle on the price?
    No. Go outside and enjoy your day. So will we. 

    Are these legit?
    Heck yes! The posters are all from the original run/edition. After looking around at what's available in the market, we see a lot of fake signatures. This is a chance to buy directly from the actual artists and guarantee authenticity. 

    What kind of condition are the posters in?
    Everything available is in mint or near mint condition (unless otherwise noted). Keep in mind that even though the posters have been carefully stored away and treated with the utmost care, they are all hand crafted items. Because of this, they are often a little bit unique in and of themselves and a little different from each other. We find that to be a beautiful thing. We've worked with dozens of different printers over the years, and each has their own style, ink and paper stock. That said, we won't put anything up for sale with dog-ears, creases, marks etc... and if we do, we will make a note of it. Otherwise assume it's in M/NM condition. 

    How long will the sale last?
    The sale will last for 2 days or until the posters are all sold out. All of the posters will be made available on the 1st day of the sale around 10am.

    Will all the posters be put up for sale at the same time?
    Yes.

    Does this archive sale include t-shirts?
    No. Right now this is poster specific, but we will be releasing more older tee designs over the next few months. 

    How will the posters ship?
    All will ship fully insured in a sturdy tube via whatever premium shipping service you chose. 

    How long until my poster ships?
    Please allow 2-3 weeks before orders are processed and begin to ship. You will receive a shipping notice when your poster is packaged and ready to ship. 

    Will you offer returns?
    No, we will not. All sales are final. All shipments will be fully insured against any damage that could occur during shipping, 

    Can I cancel an order I placed by accident or that I changed my mind on?
    No. Because this is a short sales window of 2 days, if you buy it, it's yours. To ask us to cancel after isn't fair to us or other people who are interested in the poster. Please make up your mind before you buy. 

    Will you ship outside of the US and Canada? 
    No, we will only be shipping archive prints to the US and Canada at this time. 

    Can I combine multiple orders?
    No. In an effort to expedite orders and stay organized, individual orders will be shipped as such. 

    See ya Tuesday! 
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,633
    Prints are up? https://amesbrosshop.com/ 
  • Robbert
    Robbert Rotterdam, the Netherlands Posts: 1,058
    we-were-but-stones said:
    They say no shipping outside of USA and Canada to " prevent damages"  thankfully no other artists do this 
    Dont really know how to say this in a correct way, but 'prevent damages' sounds like a lazy excuses
  • jwhjr17
    jwhjr17 Posts: 2,079
    Robbert said:
    we-were-but-stones said:
    They say no shipping outside of USA and Canada to " prevent damages"  thankfully no other artists do this 
    Dont really know how to say this in a correct way, but 'prevent damages' sounds like a lazy excuses
    Yes especially since my order from the last sale arrived damaged in the good old U S of A.  To be fair they did just ship out a replacement so crossing my fingers it makes it in good shape this time.  They packed it extra secure I guess. :grin:
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  • we-were-but-stones
    we-were-but-stones Posts: 705
    jwhjr17 said:
    Robbert said:
    we-were-but-stones said:
    They say no shipping outside of USA and Canada to " prevent damages"  thankfully no other artists do this 
    Dont really know how to say this in a correct way, but 'prevent damages' sounds like a lazy excuses
    Yes especially since my order from the last sale arrived damaged in the good old U S of A.  To be fair they did just ship out a replacement so crossing my fingers it makes it in good shape this time.  They packed it extra secure I guess. :grin:
    It is a shame, especially when the posters they are offering are for shows outside of north America that people who attended want to own.  And they can be damaged regardless of where they are being delivered to 
    Manchester 09
    Belfast 2010
    Hyde Park 2010
    Manchester 2012 N1&2
    Amsterdam 2012 N1&2
    EV Manchester 2012
    EV London 2012 N2
    Brooklyn 2013  N1&2
    Milan,Leeds,Milton Keynes,Denver 2014
    EV London 2017 N1&2
    Krakow 2018
    EV Dublin 2019
    Hyde Park 2022 N2
    Manchester 2024



  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,633

  • bootleg
    bootleg Posts: 1,209
    Had a chance at the Pittsburgh 98 but just couldn’t pull the trigger for 3200
  • bootleg
    bootleg Posts: 1,209
    bootleg said:
    Had a chance at the Pittsburgh 98 but just couldn’t pull the trigger for 3200
    Oh guess it’s still available.  Must…resist…temptation….
  • pjhead
    pjhead Posts: 146
    Did anyone catch how much the 1998 Philly (really Camden, NJ) was listed for? 
  • Itsmillertyme
    Itsmillertyme Posts: 197
    edited August 12
    pjhead said:
    Did anyone catch how much the 1998 Philly (really Camden, NJ) was listed for? 
    1500 yeah the title had me confused 
  • pjhead
    pjhead Posts: 146
    Itsmillertyme said:
    pjhead said:
    Did anyone catch how much the 1998 Philly (really Camden, NJ) was listed for? 
    1500 yeah the title had me confused 
    Thanks!  I would have been tempted at that price. I have the regular edition but have been looking to upgrade to s/n. 
  • Itsmillertyme
    Itsmillertyme Posts: 197
    Not PJ but that Devo poster is funny and only 50 bucks 
  • syzygy523
    syzygy523 Posts: 82
    I was really hoping they'd have the Indy 98 poster, since it was my first PJ show, but I just can't bring myself to spend 3 grand on it. Maybe they'll have some unsigned copies in August 2026 :smiley:

  • thirdbeach
    thirdbeach Posts: 229
    syzygy523 said:
    I was really hoping they'd have the Indy 98 poster, since it was my first PJ show, but I just can't bring myself to spend 3 grand on it. Maybe they'll have some unsigned copies in August 2026 :smiley:

    I'm pretty sure that their "regular edition" means S/N artist edition.  I have checked a ton of posters during their sales and all are signed by the artist.  Every one that I have bought has been signed and numbered.  They are saying regular edition as opposed to variant or foil.  The Ten Club received any extra show edition posters that might have been left over.  Their old newsletters had posters for sale as well as other merch.  The prices were SUPER low.....
  • pulling69
    pulling69 KBTL Posts: 1,006
    Did anyone see what the East Lansing poster sold for? I have one just curious what Ames thinks the value is now....
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  • Itsmillertyme
    Itsmillertyme Posts: 197
    thirdbeach said:
    syzygy523 said:
    I was really hoping they'd have the Indy 98 poster, since it was my first PJ show, but I just can't bring myself to spend 3 grand on it. Maybe they'll have some unsigned copies in August 2026 :smiley:

    I'm pretty sure that their "regular edition" means S/N artist edition.  I have checked a ton of posters during their sales and all are signed by the artist.  Every one that I have bought has been signed and numbered.  They are saying regular edition as opposed to variant or foil.  The Ten Club received any extra show edition posters that might have been left over.  Their old newsletters had posters for sale as well as other merch.  The prices were SUPER low.....
    I have bought posters from them for years and you are right. unless the description says it is a show edition and not signed . And yes I bought a couple of those Chicago posters from them not too long ago for 100 dollars that were listed today for 225 and up.

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