Great list Bruce, though I will add that I consider a small portable black light at least as important as a really strong regular light when attempting to detect restoration. Especially when you are looking at pieces backed on heavy board (and as you mentioned a bright light alone usually doesn't cut it there).
Seeing your mention of bestine to "save the day" though does make me remember one question I am always meaning to ask you: Why exactly does Emovieposter use paper-damaging masking tape when packing up parcels for customers, instead of the far more paper friendly "blue" tape that most other major auction houses/dealers use? Surely using blue tape will result in a lot less situations where bestine is needed to save the day. I also find the blue tape a lot more friendly on the polybags/packing supplies in allowing them to be reused and helping keep everything a little bit greener. Best, Sean On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson <[email protected]> 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 > <https://www.emovieposter.com/tips_archive.php?id=409&searchterms=best%20store>*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.THIS HAS > BEEN A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM EMOVIEPOSTER.COM > <http://EMOVIEPOSTER.COM>!* > > > > <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > Virus-free.www.avg.com > <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > <#m_7127050688564480390_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > ------------------------------ > > To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the following link: > https://listserv.american.edu/scripts/wa-american.exe?SUBED1=MoPo-L&A=1 > -- G. Sean Linkenback - Attorney 3217 S Cherokee Ln. 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