That's a tough choice to make...I myself hate fade....not easy to fix either....to me I can live with the dings, tears, scratches if the colors are crisp....but to each their own...put them side by side and you alone have to decide
Fortunately I never find myself in this situation, once I have a poster in my collection I rarely look to upgrade...in fact I never have upgraded, I'd rather save the cash for something I do not have ________________________________ From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael B Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MOPO] Which one to keep? collectors know this dilemma: you have a poster, see another copy on ebay, buy it because you believe it is in better condition than you own presently............ Gentleman's Agreement seems to be a hard title to find in excellent condition posters. (I have a very good cond OS framed.) Last summer I purchased privately a VG codition half sheet folded in quarters. As I said, VG condition but smudges/dirt on the borders, and slight fold line loss of paper in the orange area. No missing paper. A few, non-offensive tears. Overall..........totally satisfied. Two weeks ago on ebay I bought at a great price a rolled half sheet: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350146022820&ssP ageName=STRK:MERFB:IID&ih=017&ih=019&ih=019&ih=016&ih=011&ih=009&ih=017& ih=024&ih=017&ih=003&ih=010&ih=010&ih=010&ih=010&ih=010&ih=010&ih=010&ih =010 (the shipping was only 7.20 when i addressed this with seller, so don't think i paid the amount listed) The seller was very, very honorable. Seller is NOT as a poster collector or dealer. We exchanged very good feedback. The poster arrived, and when i placed the two side by side, the orange on the rolled poster seemed to have faded slightly. WHICH SHOULD I KEEP? the rolled excellent condition with slight fading on the orange area only (the yellows and blues and sepias are exact on both) or the poster folded in quarters? thanks, michael ________________________________ Which stars will make the biggest headlines in 2009? Get Hollywood predictions, celebrity holiday photos and more with the PopEater Toolbar <http://toolbar.aol.com/popeater/download.html?ncid=emlweusdown00000025> . Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. _____________ The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and review by persons other than the intended recipient. Thank you. _____________ Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
