There is also the "fear factor". Once you get sold an overgraded poster, or a poster with restoration that wasn't adequately described, or even a reproduction (even if you were later refunded) then you are going to be reluctant to bid a lot of money on another item from that same seller.
That is why I think those who use those selling tactics are "penny wise and pound foolish". They may make a killing on this one sale, but may lose an excellent buyer for the long term. Bruce On Sat, Mar 20, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Dave Rosen <[email protected]> wrote: > Yeah, interesting to see what was passed. I think a combination of high > reserves, changing tastes and economic uncertainty are all factors. But as > you say, Peter, the downturn in prices (if that's what it turns out to > be) in some collecting areas could be an opportunity for those who love and > collect that stuff. Obviously, though, not so great for anybody who bought > and is holding it on speculation. To repeat the mantra (and why not, it's > good advice): Buy what you love, put it up on the wall and enjoy it. > > Dave > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* P Molitor <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Saturday, March 20, 2010 11:10 AM > *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] Any bets on METROPOLIS? > > I'm pretty much in spot on agreement with this, with one minor > correction. All that really matters is what *two* well-heeled bidders > think. > > There were some interesting non-sales at Heritage, including some UniHo > (which seemed to suffer from too high reserves and "usual suspect" buyers > who might have other things on their minds). More surprising was the > complete collapse of Shemp era Stooges material (another example of a couple > of buyers jinxing the market?), poor Jeen Hahlow, and '20s/'30s comedians. > Even a lot of Bogies unsold. Seems like the economy and too optimistic > reserves took their toll. > > On the upside, these are finally coming back to where us mortals can grab a > piece or two before they rebound when things turn around (hopefully). > > --Peter > > > --- On *Sat, 3/20/10, Bruce Hershenson <[email protected]>* wrote: > > > From: Bruce Hershenson [email protected] > All that matters is what the few well-heeled bidders think, and when one > of the major players (Kirk Hammett) switches from buyer to seller, that is a > *HUGE *reversal in the tiny high end part of the hobby. > > > 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. > > 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. > > 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.
