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Sorry, but I do think you're (partially)
wrong.... New technology tends to IMPROVE demand for movies. For
instance, television was supposed to kill movie theatres altogether. Who
would go to a theatre when they could stay at home and watch it on tv? The
studios were shaking in their boots. But, it never happened. In
fact, it gave them another outlet to sell their product. And, it gave them
a far wider audience - who then went to the theatre to watch more movies.
Same thing when the VCR was introduced. It
was supposed to kill movie theatres. Again, the studios were scared to
death. But, it didn't. It let people watch movies in their own homes
- and IMPROVED demand to see such things in the theatre. Same thing will
happen with HDTV and the Internet (although the studios and record companies
are FAR too short-sighted to realize that).
Although, I sure would like to see some quality
IMAX 3-D movies!
Good day all,
Bob
I was thinking (I'm probably wrong) that in the near future, High
Definition Wide Screen TV's and home theatre systems will become the norm.
People will stay home more than they do now and going out to a movie theatre
less. It might move the film makers to do more films in IMAX 3-D or a Cinerama
like film fomat that you can't get with your home theatre. This will make the
Cinerama and 3-D posters more valuable as people are getting into the history
of film making.
"Walton, Jeffrey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
It
depends what's in your collection. Universal Horror and classic films should
hold their value over time but you have to fear the loss in value with
lesser known material. People will pay top dollar for what they know and
love as a child; the older they get the more they want to hold on to the
past. It is a fact that taste change over time and collecting patterns
change with those taste. An example outside the realm of movie posters for a
minute - take the Model "T" Fords, 20 - 25 years ago they were bringing top
dollar - a friend of my father's paid 40 grand for one in top condition. His
son just sold it for 12 thousand about two years ago. Why? Generation gap.
The people who will buy an antique car today are looking for the nostalgia
of their past, not their father's past. I wouldn't be caught dead in a Model
"T" - give me a muscle car from the late 60's to mid 70's - a M! ustang
brings in the top dollar these days...still a Ford but the collecting
pattern has ch!
anged. But bring in classic - they still hold their
value, say roll up a 32 Dusenburg on the auction floor and a king's ransom
it will bring.
The same will be true for movie posters I'm
afraid...sure you'll find an avid collector here and there...somebody did
buy that Model "T", be it at a loss but somebody did buy it.
Right
now you see a trend in high prices for posters from films in the 70's. Why?
Its been 30 years. A trip down memory lane..."God I loved that movie when I
was in college". 10 years ago you could of snapped up an "Easy Rider" one
sheet (such an ugly poster...or is it?) for a pretty price. Today - look at
the latest auction results. Just wait to see what a "Top Gun" one sheet will
bring in a few years.
Yeah its nice to know something you collect has
a certain value but you have to decide: are you collecting for the fun of
collecting or for the invest! ment. If its for the investment then invest
wisely and follow the trends. If you're collecting for the fun then join the
club and enjoy your collection. And should the two meet - more power to
you.
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Subject: Re: [MOPO] MOPO/the slide of the
movie poster value
A related scary thought....have been to a few
shows recently...dealers say
they are either selling less of or getting
less money for their vintage
material.
with the exception of universal
horror. I'm 50 and I am wondering if i
decided to sell my collection 10
to 15 years down the line who would be
intersted buying it? My own
children the younget who is 14 never heard of
90% of the movie titles
that i have bought material on. Would like to hear
what the community
thinks...best alan
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Well folks it
looks as if the world needs some more newsworthy items
showing a movie
poster or two going for 50 thou and above live the King
Kong and so forth
to bring new blood into the business and hobby.
Slowly but surely the
prices slide and the posters that dealers ask $100
for at the shows can
be had on ebay for under $30 buck and thats "if
they
sell"
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