*Hi Guys,
I have definitely noticed a big increase in the last 4-5 years of
expensive and rare posters in horrible shape being sent to me for work,
and let me tell you, they look like rags ready for the dumpster.
The hobby is growing so supply Vs. demand for pristine posters has
become a big issue and so has the affordability.
This is a trend that will continue, after all what ever was printed,
that's it! and what ever has survived in pristine condition, that's it!
So collectors are settling for lesser condition posters, not necessary
by choice.
End of the day, I feel very blessed that I can be a part of rescuing old
rare posters, so collectors who might not have the opportunity to get
that near perfect poster for different reason can still enjoy this great
hobby.
It's all good!
Best,
dario.
*
Helmut Hamm wrote:
I agree with Sean. However, this trend has been there for several
years and, if anything, it is growing stronger.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I still believe that the
trend of linenbacking and (over-)restoring each and anything will fall
heavily on our feet in years to come.
I have no doubt that in a few years from now, an unrestored poster in
good condition will bring considerably more money than an identical
copy that has been backed and restored.
Helmut
Sitting at the auction the past two days I definitely spotted some
trends.
Condition, Condition, Condition.
Top Condition Unrestored, (or nearly unrestored in the case of larger
paper) pieces continued to set records while others stay stagnant or
even regressed slightly (possibly due to the economy).
Nowhere was this more apparent than in the selection of Midget Window
Cards where unrestored pieces reached dizzying heights while even
cards from top titles (like Maltese Falcon) sold for lower than their
pre-sale estimates if they were heavily restored.
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