I see them as 2 different hobbies, I don't want anything signed on a poster I have for the poster collection. If I am chasing a sig, I would rather really have it on a trading card of some sort, but there are definitely a seemingly larger crowd that like their posters signed these days. I would go the reprint route if having a poster signed, OR window cards and locandinas have nice white space available that are ideal for autos that would be lower cost originals.
From: MoPo List <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Helmut Hamm Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 3:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MOPO] New Autographs on vintage Posters? I was wondering what you guys think about newer autographs on vintage movie posters? Personally, I like vintage autographs. I have a Subway Window Card for THE WARRIORS that was signed by almost the entire cast back in 1979. Since the movie is a personal favorite, I really like that one. If I had the choice between an unsigned poster and one signed by the cast in the last few years, I would definitely go for the unsigned one. Today, I circled around buying an expensive CLOCKWORK ORANGE poster, which turned out be signed by Malcolm McDowell. When you take a look on ebay, you find tons of MM signatures on stills, posters, lobby cards, toy boxes, hats, masks, and what not. When I mentioned to the seller that this guy apparently signs everything you hold in front of him, he was totally offended and ended our conversation. My point being: An original 1973 Bob Dylan autograph on a PAT GARRETT AND BILLY THE KID Onesheet might raise the value of this very affordable poster to a completely different level. On the other hand, in my personal perception, a more or less recent McDowell signature on a rare and expensive CLOCKWORK ORANGE poster would much rather lower the value than enhance it. Again, this is merely my personal opinion. What do you think on this matter? Helmut <http://www.filmposter.net> www.filmposter.net _____ To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the following link: https://listserv.american.edu/scripts/wa-american.exe?SUBED1=MoPo-L <https://listserv.american.edu/scripts/wa-american.exe?SUBED1=MoPo-L&A=1> &A=1 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.
