*Sure, David
Up to a 100.00 at the peak of her popularity, I can see that.
**It is actually a pretty good movie, I did enjoy it .. should I walk
away and hide now :-[
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I matters well take the early opportunity to wish everyone a sombre
respectful Veterans/ Remembrance Day.
**
God bless our Canadian troops and their sacrifices that have given us
the very freedom we take for granted. Same to our Friends, south of the
border.
We will always Remember.
Sincerely,
Dario.
**
*David Kusumoto wrote:
Thanks Dario!
It's all about Julia. At the peak of her popularity, esp. right after
she won her Oscar in 2000 for "Erin Brockovich," I saw a peak in
prices for posters associated with the film that made her a true star
way back in 1990. Because there are many reprints, sellers could, at
that time, ask for more for that title and sometimes they got in
excess of $100. She was, for a time, like the "new kid on the block"
all over again. I don't think she's done anything substantial at the
box office since 2000, hence the historical value of "Pretty Woman"
will increase/decrease depending upon what she does next and/or if she
decides to "retire" now that she's a full-time mom.
"Pretty Woman" is an enjoyable guilty pleasure, but most of us
remember how that formulaic "hooker story" was saved not by Richard
Gere, but by the relatively unknown Julia Roberts. After hitting the
skids trying to do historically dreary dramas, she "returned" so to
speak, with the genre that put her on the map -- and that's the
romantic comedy, with "My Best Friend's Wedding." She became
marketable again for about 5 years after 1997. But it's not like
"Pretty Woman" has any other value than historic and that her body on
the poster and in parts of the movie were done by a double. It'll
never make the AFI's top 100 movie list, but for Roberts fans, "Pretty
Woman" remains an important milestone. If her career tanks out, the
poster becomes less popular with the masses in any state.
-d.
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Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 17:47:47 -0800
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Goodfellas DS, Bruce Hershenson and Consigning
To: [email protected]
*Hi David,
Good read!! I am particularly curios about the whole Pretty Woman
Phenomena. It seems like some people think the poster is worth a lot
and some don't. A DS PW sold on ebay just a wile back for 14.00, yes
14.00 bucks!! In pretty darn good shape. So why would anyone ask for
400.00 - 500.00??
I don't get it.
Best,
Dario.
*
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David Kusumoto wrote:
Hey there --
** If you're patient, Bruce H. has a fine to near mint rolled DS
"Goodfellas" with the correct measurements (27 x 40 1/2") that he's
gonna put up for sale soon. I know cuz I recently sent it to him; so
far I've only used Bruce when I'm thinning out my collection; his
consignment rates are fair, people know him and he pays promptly. If
I sold it myself I wouldn't get a fair price and I can't risk starting
the bidding at 99 cents.
** I've tried selling my stuff to retailers in the past and while I
don't begrudge their efforts to get a bargain (we all need to put
bread on the table), most offers are 50-80% below what they plan to
re-sell after mark-ups. And most want me to "go first" in stating a
price. I want retailers to be up front, but they rarely offer what I
consider even a fair WHOLESALE price. Some are pretty blatant at
making you feel your stuff is worthless. It's why most collectors
prefer selling to fellow collectors. Or they deal with Bruce. If I
learn a retailer wants something for his or her personal collection
(vs. for resale use), he or she is gonna to pay me retail. I'm sure
that stinks on ice to most people but it's the way I feel.
** I recall long ago offering a DS 1-sheet to Julia Robert's break-out
hit, "Pretty Woman" in near mint condition for I think around
$120-150. She was still a popular actress at the time. Between
$70-140, I thought, would be a fair retail price for a collector, esp.
because there are many reprints out there and this title is hard to
find DS and rolled in full 27x41 (not 27x40) size with full NSS
numbers. But a retailer from whom I've purchased in the past with no
complaints (I can't remember who) -- countered by saying he could
easily get my poster for less than "$50 or so." Weeks later he listed
this title at eBay (actually he had several copies) for $400-500.
Hey, if he can get it, fine. Why not?
** But what stood out was this -- even though he may not have meant
it, he made me feel like my asking price was ridiculously greedy, a
rip-off. That's part of the game. Obviously, my guilt went away fast
when I saw his own retail pricing, which I felt was over-the-top. His
pricing made me feel like the Wal-Mart or Costco part of the equation.
** Dealers with stuff locked in inventory are in a bind, waiting
weeks/months/years for a buyer. I sympathize. That's why the
Hershenson model works better for buyers and sellers and is difficult
to replicate unless you've enough capital to cover yourself for the
long haul, moreover, to transform your name into a BRAND. As others
have noted, Bruce has worked hard to get where he is and the result is
he has virtually NO inventory, has less risk and does everything he
can to protect his name and brand and all of their associations to
quality. Most of his expenses cover his "machine" of efficient
workers, supplies and storage. Moreover, my experiences with his
company as a buyer -- still work for me as a seller. I trust Bruce's
grading, his quality of packaging and no-hassle return policies for
customers. This isn't being a kiss-ass, it's just the way I see
things after watching him for so many years.
** I understand the necessity of auction premiums to cover overheads
for "showroom sales" and catalogs, and most buyers prefer not paying
them but will continue to do so; but I think the day will come when
consignors won't get hit with "seller's premiums," _which have enabled
the houses to get a take from BOTH ENDS for too long._ *I will always
prefer the results- and performance-based consignment schedule Bruce
has.* If he sells your poster for "x," then you'll get "y." If he
sells your poster for more, you'll get more and he'll take less on a
percentage basis. In my view, that's putting your reputation on the
line, big time. His company is compensated based on its performance
as a consignor. Flat rate percentages by auction houses are supposed
to work the same way, e.g., you sell more, you get more -- but Bruce
never takes more than 20% on ONE END (the consignor's) for things
which sell for more than $1,000. Not paying a premium as a buyer is
great, hence for me, when I consign (which is rare), even though he
takes a cut, things more than even out historically (I still feel I'm
ahead) -- yet his compensation is still based on his actual
performance to customers (closing nearly all of his sales vs. dealing
with many deadbeats, returns or sales that "aren't real," etc.).
** And unlike other consignors, even though he hates it, he takes most
everything you give him so long you're fair, e.g., don't send him 100
crappy items with just 1 or 2 that will only bring him $30 each. How
he's able to work the system so that both consignors AND customers
feel like they're getting a fair shake is a minor miracle.
-d. in san diego
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Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 23:07:29 +0000
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: WTB: Goodfellas Rolled DS 1S, Fast Times Ridgement Insert
To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Please let me know.
Thanks
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