Well, yes. I'm saying that I did not have a problem with Dave's
description --- because I can
look at a photo, if it is a moderately good photo -- and see beyond
the problem(s.) But
a new buyer, looking for an old classic era Hollywood poster -- will
just be daunted by a poster
it two pieces.
k.
On May 21, 2008, at 10:37 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote:
Think about it. If the description had said, "generally nice
condition; there is a single piece of conservation tape on the back
of the bottom foldline, mending clean separation", I feel certain
almost all collectors would have viewed the poster in a much more
positive light, and it wouldn't have taken a $100 or more paper or
linenbacking, just a 14" piece of conservation tape, at a cost of
around 25 cents. I have found that most people much prefer their
posters in a single piece, unless they were printed in more than
one piece. Just one of the many lessons I have learned the past 19
years.
Bruce
On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 10:28 PM, Kirby McDaniel
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
There is a huge psychological barrier, for a new buyer, for a
poster that has been
cleft in twain, so to speak. The poster would probably have done
better had it been
paper backed and placed in a better venue than ebay. But for
someone who
appreciates how actually scarce this poster is - and don't get
anyone's panties all
in a knot - I'm not saying this is some stunning rarity of all time
- but it's scarce enough if you
go out and try to find it - $57.00 was a roaring bargain, torn or not.
I did not have a problem with Dave's description.
Kirby
On May 21, 2008, at 10:17 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote:
To me, the price this poster sold for is a great indicator that
the day of just putting up a poster on eBay and hoping buyers find
it (and pay top dollar) are fast coming to an end.
When I rarely look over ALL the movie posters and lobby cards on
eBay these days, I find a huge percentage of wildly over-priced
items and outright junk, and next-to-nothing of any desirability
being offered at somewhat reasonable prices.
I am not blaming the sellers for this. I think eBay does nothing
to attract new buyers, and their customer service is second to
everyone, and they do nothing to stop fraud, so why in the world
SHOULD anyone in their right mind continue to list movie posters
there?
I believe the same is true in just about every other major
collectible field. Of course, I personally stuck by eBay, because
I had been there so long, and I hoped they would "wake up" and
make some positive changes, but they show no signs of it, so I am
gone.
Another thing the price this poster sold for is a great indicator
of is changing tastes. Outside of some major film buffs and quite
old folks, there is no next-to-no one left who remembers stars
like these. For 20 solid years I have THOUGHT that there would be
a re-discovery of these types of stars, but I really don't see a
sign of it.
Meanwhile, everyone seems to want to buy exactly the same titles
and stars. And the "Escapes" of this hobby keep selling for
bargain prices. Will its price be better or worse 10 years from now?
Bruce
On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 3:10 PM, David Lieberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
The poster is a complete poster....separated along the fold line
and can easily be taped together with no other restoration and
will look near mint if it is framed as is. There really are no
other defects. C7 is accurate, it really is a minor defect in my
eyes, especially on a 68 year old poster.
I paid $30.00 for it in a small collection I bought recently. I
hoped it would go higher but I had no real expectations. When
$700.00 was mentioned I kind of thought "hmmmm, ok....lets see
about that!".
David A. Lieberman
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