great info Bruce= thank you good tips
all the best
Tom
Hollywood dream factory®
since 1977
On 2023-10-06 09:05, Bruce Hershenson wrote:
Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie
memorabilia collector should consider owning?
We are often contacted by collectors with various concerns or requests
that pertain to collecting movie paper such as "how can I protect the
tear in my poster without restoration", "how can I safely remove this
piece of tape", "how can I more easily open packages", etc.
So we thought it would be helpful to make a list of some of the items
we think ALL movie paper collectors should strongly consider owning:
*Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco Transparent Mending Tissue -
This is tape that is safe for use on movie paper. You can use it on
the back of items to secure tears.
*Bestine (or "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve the sticky
part of tape making the tape easily removed without damage to movie
paper and is therefore super useful in removing tape from older
posters, and also can "save the day" if you accidentally get tape
stuck to a poster when removing it from a package.
NOTE: This is a highly flammable and dangerous substance and should
only be used in a well ventilated area, and ONLY if you are at least
somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful using it. Be sure to
read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use.
*A utility knife, Xacto knife, or similar - This is wonderful for
opening well packed packages (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses).
NOTE: You should always cut with care as these knives are extremely
sharp and WILL cut through several pieces of cardboard with ease, and
can also cut into YOU with even greater ease. You definitely do NOT
want to accidentally cut your movie paper (or yourself)!
*A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or stronger) - This is
wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored items. When
you hold those items up before a light source like this, you will
likely be able to practically "see" right through the linen or paper
backing, and you can likely see the extent of the restoration.
You will need some practice to know how to interpret what you see in
some cases, but in many cases it will be very obvious (like where a
large hole was recreated by being painted over). But be prepared to be
shocked in some cases, because some auctions describe some items as
having "minor fold and border restoration", when the actual
restoration is far greater, because they are counting on the buyers
not being knowledgeable to know the difference.
And also, know that if an item (usually a window card, half-sheet or
insert) is backed onto a heavy board backing, you likely can't get a
light bright enough to shine through it, but just the fact that this
kind of restoration was performed is almost a guarantee that the
restoration was extensive. And also, when acrylic paint is used, you
also may have trouble seeing "through it", but again, just the fact
that this kind of restoration was performed is almost a guarantee that
the restoration was extensive.
And it is not that you shouldn't buy restored items, just that you
should be accurately informed as to how much restoration the item has
had, either by the seller, or by you, examining the item in the way
described above. Once you know the truth, you can better decide how
much to pay.
*A map file or other storage equipment - As we all know, movie paper
can be very valuable, so why not store it in a way that best protects
your investment? A map file is a great way to do this if you have
space because it allows you to store one-sheet-size and smaller
posters unfolded and flat. Boxes or tubes are also acceptable if you
don't have the space (or funds) for a large map file.
--for more information about storage, please go the following link:
"Did you know... that many people have different views on how to best
store their movie paper collection?" at
https://www.emovieposter.com/tips_archive.php?id=409&searchterms=best%20store
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*A digital camera or phone with an excellent built-in camera - Either
is an invaluable tool for when you want to get advice from someone
online about your posters or share images of your favorite posters
with the world OR if you want to offer items for sale
*Spreadsheet or database software - A great tool for cataloging one's
collection (and there are free ones such as LibreOffice or
GoogleDocs). You will have to have a little higher level of computer
expertise to easily use such software (although, we hear GoogleDocs
makes things fairly easy), but enlisting the help of a "computer nerd"
family member can get you on the path to using this software. You may
also be able to find commercial "collection" software to aid you in
cataloging your collection, but we don't know of any good software
that is specifically dedicated to movie paper.
NOTE: Copies of the last two items above (digital photos of your
collection AND your collection list in your online software) need to
be stored somewhere completely separate from your collection!
Otherwise in the event of a disaster, you will not have proof of what
you owned, but if you DO have both of these, you will have an
excellent chance of filing (and collecting) on an insurance claim.
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