I read Allen's post and had a few laughs along the way. Then I read
Freeman's post and I live that scenario almost everyday when my male customers,
which for movie posters is the majority, come into my shop or call me. I have a
very funny story of one of my longtime customers who has a beautiful
collection. He use to come in about 4 -5 times a year with his newest
acquisition. One day I see him come up to the door and his arms are filled with
posters and tubes. I open the door for him and ask him if he's been on a buying
bonanza. He says to me, "well I have to tell you I am getting married, so I
have to get all this framed before she finds out how much I spend on this hobby
of mine." I thought that was so funny. He's been married probably for about 8
years now and I only see him maybe once a year or every to years. Everytime he
comes in, we laugh about that scene that day and, of course, he doesn't buy
many movie posters anymore.
I've heard other stories also. "I'm decorating my man cave", which is
either the garage or the basement or closet of an office!! Hey, I've collected
movie posters for over 35 years and, with each year, another one comes down to
make way for more of the kid's pictures or artwork, but I promise never to hang
a Thomas Kinkade print on my wall!!
Sue
www.hollywoodposterframes.com
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:46:18 -0800
From: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [MOPO] real poster issues are afoot (warning: loong)
To: [email protected]
Howdy y'all,
Recently, I purchased frames from Sue at Hollywoodposterframes, so I could
achieve a consistent appearance, instead of the mishmash of frames for my
posters. (many thanks, Sue)
This has led to an opportunity to display additional posters, which naturally,
has led to unforeseen issues. To wit ... I need to gain approval for
appropriateness thru the missus, 'nuff said.
Iconic (and I use the term loosely) posters plainly denied:
Night of the Living Dead, (and nearly any monster poster)
Nude on the Moon (and just about any sexploitation poster)
An example in particular: After getting 'I Love Trouble' past a cursory
inspection, I receive a rather terse question:
"Is that a gun?"
To which I replied ... "Well ... yeah, but it is small and you didn't see it
initially ... you think I could get a pass on this one?"
Soooo ... everything is flowing smoothly, we are choosing among available wall
space for an ideal location for "I Love Trouble" ... and then ...
"Wait a minute ... are those nipples?"
Aaaaaahhhh ... married life, we should all be so lucky.
P.S. I apologize for not having an image of "I Love Trouble" readily available,
long time collectors and dealers will hopefully visualize the poster.
P.S.S. If anyone would like to view a recent pic of the best looking, happiest
8 month baby on the planet, please reply, and you'll find that you can't help
but smile.
Regards,
ad
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