7/3/2010
Hello MOPOers --
I got a lot of comments and e-mails from members regarding the subject
discussion. I thought I would take a moment and relate the consensus
of opinions on this topic. First of all, I should state that I was
looking at this question as a result of a low auction sale price on a
vintage Rita Hayworth/Fred Astaire linen lobby card from WWII that I
had placed on EBAY as a seller. Obviously, I was disappointed with
the results. I suppose that means that I am asking this question not
from a buyer's point of view but that of a seller and specifically
with regard to older Hollywood material that once had a certain luster
to it. I've gone through everyone's thoughts and excluded those that
I considered self-serving and less significant.
1: the sale price was an obvious disappointment
2: there's a lot of junky material on EBAY causing some people to
tune out
3: any auction is obviously a game of chance -- sometimes there is a
disappointing result
4: I am honest and don't shill bid up my auctions
5: the current recession is SERIOUS -- people are looking for deals
EVERYWHERE
6: most material from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and even 60s in now archaic
& uninteresting to many collectors
7: there's something to be said for popular genres remaining popular
-- sexy women (bad girls) and science-fiction/horror
8: generally speaking, there are very few or no collectors of
material on musicals on MOPO
I think that about sums it up in my estimation -- I'd like to thank
everyone for their input on this question!
Best, Channing
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