Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

[Jeffrey Meyer]

FYI - The VHS tape craze are sealed unopened tapes.  Most opened common tapes 
are worthless

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From: MoPo List  on behalf of Roland Lataille 

Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 6:51:13 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

Some that are rare have high prices laserdisc: Search Result | 
eBay


[https://s.yimg.com/nq/storm/assets/enhancrV2/23/logos/ebay.png]
laserdisc: Search Result | eBay

Buy and sell electronics, cars, fashion apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, 
digital cameras, baby items, coup...

But as titles come out on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K they are no longer wanted.




On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 04:09:56 PM EDT, Scott Burns 
 wrote:



Oh, and what about Laserdiscs? Got a ton of those taking up space as well. The 
artwork may be no better than what’s on VHS boxes, but at least its record 
album size. Perhaps Laser is the next “hot” collectible? (doubtful, but fingers 
crossed.)



Scott



From: MoPo List  On Behalf Of Scott Burns
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 4:06 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.



Wow…that eBay link was an eye opener.



I have boxes and boxes of VHS tapes in storage including my own collection as 
well as those from my parent’s estate. I had considered trying to sell them but 
thought it wouldn’t be worth the effort, with eBay fees and shipping costs 
through the roof.  I browsed VHS collectors groups on Facebook and Reddit and 
thought about just giving them away rather than sending them to the landfill. 
Guess it’s time to dig a little deeper into those boxes and take an inventory. 



And I would like to know more about slabbing a VHS tape. I recall comics being 
“slabbed,” and for a while there was interest in doing this to lobby cards. 
Anyone have any details to share?



Scott

MoPo List Owner



From: MoPo List 
mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU>> On Behalf 
Of Roland Lataille
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:07 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.



Seeing high prices on eBay for VHS tapes - 
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=vhs+tapes&_sacat=309_Sold=1_Complete=1&_sop=16







On Monday, April 18, 2022, 08:31:50 PM EDT, Kirby McDaniel 
mailto:ki...@movieart.com>> wrote:





A slabbed VHS tape.  Now that really is funny.  Now what would be the ultimate 
VHS tape?  Maybe the boxed set of PEEWEE'S PLAYHOUSE?



Kirby



On Apr 18, 2022, at 7:14 PM, Grey Smith 
mailto:greysm6...@gmail.com>> wrote:



I don’t think anyone is suggesting the hobby is dead.

I suggest the Heritage auction this weekend will do millions.

Rich’s point was merely a moment in time comparison to the huge explosion of 
other hobbies.

I am frankly excited for the future!

If prices lag, I will buy. If they grow I will smile.

Indeed it is a wonderful hobby!

G.



On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM Susan Heim 
mailto:filmfantast...@msn.com>> wrote:

Boy if you were watching Bruce's auction yesterday, there are definitely 
certain titles that don't seem to be slowing down in value growth.  I sold my 
Pinocchio one sheet

a few years back for $6500, a good price at the time.  Yesterday, it went for 
close to $11,000 and those Marx Brothers cards went for a bundle. I was amazed 
at

some of the prices Bruce's auction realized..a very good job with a good 
variety of material.  I had many customers who called me this morning to order

frames for what they had purchased.



I do an enormous amount of framing for the hobby and I have new collectors 
coming into the hobby every week.  A lot of them are young guys who

begin by collecting material from the 1970's and 1980's and pretty soon start 
collecting material from the 1940's, 50's and 60's.and they have a lot of

disposable income.



So, I think the poster hobby is still pretty strong.  The example of the 
Forbidden Planet one sheet going for $8700+ yesterday is not unusual as that 
poster

fluctuates around all the time.  Remember, one sold at Heritage just a few 
months ago in November for $15,000.  I sold my own copy for $12,000 last year.



So, while we may be losing collectors in our hobby due to age or switching to 
other collectables, we've got a lot of new collectors coming into the hobby

with a lot of money to spend and big theater rooms to display everything.



Sue

Hollywood Poster Frames



From: MoPo List 
mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU>> on behalf 
of Michael Danese 
<013d65768e00-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu>

Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

[Roland Lataille]

 Some that are rare have high prices laserdisc: Search Result | eBay

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laserdisc: Search Result | eBay

Buy and sell electronics, cars, fashion apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, 
digital cameras, baby items, coup...
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But as titles come out on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K they are no longer wanted.



On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 04:09:56 PM EDT, Scott Burns 
 wrote:  
 
 
Oh, and what about Laserdiscs? Got a ton of those taking up space as well. The 
artwork may be no better than what’s on VHS boxes, but at least its record 
album size. Perhaps Laser is the next “hot” collectible? (doubtful, but fingers 
crossed.)

  

Scott

  

From: MoPo List  On Behalf Of Scott Burns
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 4:06 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

  

Wow…that eBay link was an eye opener. 

  

I have boxes and boxes of VHS tapes in storage including my own collection as 
well as those from my parent’s estate. I had considered trying to sell them but 
thought it wouldn’t be worth the effort, with eBay fees and shipping costs 
through the roof.  I browsed VHS collectors groups on Facebook and Reddit and 
thought about just giving them away rather than sending them to the landfill. 
Guess it’s time to dig a little deeper into those boxes and take an inventory. 

  

And I would like to know more about slabbing a VHS tape. I recall comics being 
“slabbed,” and for a while there was interest in doing this to lobby cards. 
Anyone have any details to share?

  

Scott

MoPo List Owner

  

From: MoPo List  On Behalf Of Roland Lataille
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:07 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

  

Seeing high prices on eBay for VHS tapes - 
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=vhs+tapes&_sacat=309_Sold=1_Complete=1&_sop=16

  

  

  

On Monday, April 18, 2022, 08:31:50 PM EDT, Kirby McDaniel  
wrote: 

  

  

A slabbed VHS tape.  Now that really is funny.  Now what would be the ultimate 
VHS tape?  Maybe the boxed set of PEEWEE'S PLAYHOUSE?

  

Kirby

  


On Apr 18, 2022, at 7:14 PM, Grey Smith  wrote:

  

I don’t think anyone is suggesting the hobby is dead.

I suggest the Heritage auction this weekend will do millions.

Rich’s point was merely a moment in time comparison to the huge explosion of 
other hobbies.

I am frankly excited for the future!

If prices lag, I will buy. If they grow I will smile.

Indeed it is a wonderful hobby!

G.

  

On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM Susan Heim  wrote:


Boy if you were watching Bruce's auction yesterday, there are definitely 
certain titles that don't seem to be slowing down in value growth.  I sold my 
Pinocchio one sheet

a few years back for $6500, a good price at the time.  Yesterday, it went for 
close to $11,000 and those Marx Brothers cards went for a bundle. I was amazed 
at

some of the prices Bruce's auction realized..a very good job with a good 
variety of material.  I had many customers who called me this morning to order

frames for what they had purchased.

  

I do an enormous amount of framing for the hobby and I have new collectors 
coming into the hobby every week.  A lot of them are young guys who 

begin by collecting material from the 1970's and 1980's and pretty soon start 
collecting material from the 1940's, 50's and 60's.and they have a lot of

disposable income. 

  

So, I think the poster hobby is still pretty strong.  The example of the 
Forbidden Planet one sheet going for $8700+ yesterday is not unusual as that 
poster

fluctuates around all the time.  Remember, one sold at Heritage just a few 
months ago in November for $15,000.  I sold my own copy for $12,000 last year.

  

So, while we may be losing collectors in our hobby due to age or switching to 
other collectables, we've got a lot of new collectors coming into the hobby

with a lot of money to spend and big theater rooms to display everything.

  

Sue

Hollywood Poster Frames

From: MoPo List  on behalf of Michael Danese 
<013d65768e00-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 9:42 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting. 

 

All sad but true. I liquidated a large part of my collection a few years ago 
with Grey’s help. I’m happy with what I kept, but miss a lot of what I sold. 
All for the best.  

The folks that love posters will continue to love them, but the reality is that 
the number of those folks is shrinking. 

Yes, buy what you love and you won’t be disappointed. 

Thanks, 

MIchael Danese

  


On Apr 18, 2022, at 5:16 PM, Grey Smith  wrote:



 



All well said and sadly, many very obvious points, Rich. I think Heritage will 
either keep the auction I built and succeeded with as much as any house out 
there, or they will combine it with the Entertainment memorabilia venue and cut 
back the quantity sold.  

Many of the other collectibles have dramatically risen in value 

Re: [MOPO] Interesting. Laserdiscs

[Steven Hill]

 Yes, I recently used Topaz AI to up-res two DVDs, namely The Stepford Wives 
and Invaders from Mars (about a week before they announced Invaders from Mars 
as an upcoming 4K UHD release). I am quite pleased with the results of those. 
I've also done some episodes of the original Flash Gordon serial. But some 
other things I've tried have not turned out well. I really depends on the 
source material. I have not tried any laserdiscs, although I can do that 
sometime since I still have working LD players and a collection of discs. (I 
keep meaning to create a complete version of The Alamo, since the laserdisc is 
the only full release and a Blu-ray seems unlikely.)
A friend of mine introduced me to Topaz AI, and it was always his practice to 
do an up-res, and then separately blend the up-res with a "dumb" plain old 
resized version of the same, so the AI "tinkering" wasn't so overwhelming. I 
haven't felt the need to do that, especially since I am the only viewer of the 
results. :) It's expensive software but if you're even considering it, it's 
probably not overpriced.
One more thing: One of my own movies was shot in 2010, and unfortunately we 
shot in 720p instead of 1080p. I took our completed 720p master and ran it 
through Topaz AI and got a truly terrific result. More proof that the better 
the source, the better the result, not that anyone would be surprised by that.
-Steve
On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 04:21:39 PM CDT, Larry Brooks 
<021723856377-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu> wrote:  
 
  A bit off topic. Speaking about Laserdiscs they're analog. And I was 
wondering about converting a few laserdisc films to digital onto a external 
hard drive. 

My question is - has anyone herer ever tried using a video AI enhancer like 
Topaz AI to sharpen the imagery and was it worth the effort? Did it make 
for a overall improved image?
Larry Brooks



On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 01:09:52 PM PDT, Scott Burns 
 wrote:  
 
 
Oh, and what about Laserdiscs? Got a ton of those taking up space as well. The 
artwork may be no better than what’s on VHS boxes, but at least its record 
album size. Perhaps Laser is the next “hot” collectible? (doubtful, but fingers 
crossed.)

  

Scott

  

From: MoPo List  On Behalf Of Scott Burns
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 4:06 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

  

Wow…that eBay link was an eye opener. 

  

I have boxes and boxes of VHS tapes in storage including my own collection as 
well as those from my parent’s estate. I had considered trying to sell them but 
thought it wouldn’t be worth the effort, with eBay fees and shipping costs 
through the roof.  I browsed VHS collectors groups on Facebook and Reddit and 
thought about just giving them away rather than sending them to the landfill. 
Guess it’s time to dig a little deeper into those boxes and take an inventory. 

  

And I would like to know more about slabbing a VHS tape. I recall comics being 
“slabbed,” and for a while there was interest in doing this to lobby cards. 
Anyone have any details to share?

  

Scott

MoPo List Owner

  

From: MoPo List  On Behalf Of Roland Lataille
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:07 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

  

Seeing high prices on eBay for VHS tapes - 
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=vhs+tapes&_sacat=309_Sold=1_Complete=1&_sop=16

  

  

  

On Monday, April 18, 2022, 08:31:50 PM EDT, Kirby McDaniel  
wrote: 

  

  

A slabbed VHS tape.  Now that really is funny.  Now what would be the ultimate 
VHS tape?  Maybe the boxed set of PEEWEE'S PLAYHOUSE?

  

Kirby

  


On Apr 18, 2022, at 7:14 PM, Grey Smith  wrote:

  

I don’t think anyone is suggesting the hobby is dead.

I suggest the Heritage auction this weekend will do millions.

Rich’s point was merely a moment in time comparison to the huge explosion of 
other hobbies.

I am frankly excited for the future!

If prices lag, I will buy. If they grow I will smile.

Indeed it is a wonderful hobby!

G.

  

On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM Susan Heim  wrote:


Boy if you were watching Bruce's auction yesterday, there are definitely 
certain titles that don't seem to be slowing down in value growth.  I sold my 
Pinocchio one sheet

a few years back for $6500, a good price at the time.  Yesterday, it went for 
close to $11,000 and those Marx Brothers cards went for a bundle. I was amazed 
at

some of the prices Bruce's auction realized..a very good job with a good 
variety of material.  I had many customers who called me this morning to order

frames for what they had purchased.

  

I do an enormous amount of framing for the hobby and I have new collectors 
coming into the hobby every week.  A lot of them are young guys who 

begin by collecting material from the 1970's and 1980's and pretty soon start 
collecting material from the 1940's, 50's and 60's.and they have a lot of

disposable income. 

  

So, 

[MOPO] Interesting. Laserdiscs

[Larry Brooks]

 A bit off topic. Speaking about Laserdiscs they're analog. And I was 
wondering about converting a few laserdisc films to digital onto a external 
hard drive. 

My question is - has anyone herer ever tried using a video AI enhancer like 
Topaz AI to sharpen the imagery and was it worth the effort? Did it make 
for a overall improved image?
Larry Brooks



On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 01:09:52 PM PDT, Scott Burns 
 wrote:  
 
 
Oh, and what about Laserdiscs? Got a ton of those taking up space as well. The 
artwork may be no better than what’s on VHS boxes, but at least its record 
album size. Perhaps Laser is the next “hot” collectible? (doubtful, but fingers 
crossed.)

  

Scott

  

From: MoPo List  On Behalf Of Scott Burns
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 4:06 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

  

Wow…that eBay link was an eye opener. 

  

I have boxes and boxes of VHS tapes in storage including my own collection as 
well as those from my parent’s estate. I had considered trying to sell them but 
thought it wouldn’t be worth the effort, with eBay fees and shipping costs 
through the roof.  I browsed VHS collectors groups on Facebook and Reddit and 
thought about just giving them away rather than sending them to the landfill. 
Guess it’s time to dig a little deeper into those boxes and take an inventory. 

  

And I would like to know more about slabbing a VHS tape. I recall comics being 
“slabbed,” and for a while there was interest in doing this to lobby cards. 
Anyone have any details to share?

  

Scott

MoPo List Owner

  

From: MoPo List  On Behalf Of Roland Lataille
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:07 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

  

Seeing high prices on eBay for VHS tapes - 
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=vhs+tapes&_sacat=309_Sold=1_Complete=1&_sop=16

  

  

  

On Monday, April 18, 2022, 08:31:50 PM EDT, Kirby McDaniel  
wrote: 

  

  

A slabbed VHS tape.  Now that really is funny.  Now what would be the ultimate 
VHS tape?  Maybe the boxed set of PEEWEE'S PLAYHOUSE?

  

Kirby

  


On Apr 18, 2022, at 7:14 PM, Grey Smith  wrote:

  

I don’t think anyone is suggesting the hobby is dead.

I suggest the Heritage auction this weekend will do millions.

Rich’s point was merely a moment in time comparison to the huge explosion of 
other hobbies.

I am frankly excited for the future!

If prices lag, I will buy. If they grow I will smile.

Indeed it is a wonderful hobby!

G.

  

On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM Susan Heim  wrote:


Boy if you were watching Bruce's auction yesterday, there are definitely 
certain titles that don't seem to be slowing down in value growth.  I sold my 
Pinocchio one sheet

a few years back for $6500, a good price at the time.  Yesterday, it went for 
close to $11,000 and those Marx Brothers cards went for a bundle. I was amazed 
at

some of the prices Bruce's auction realized..a very good job with a good 
variety of material.  I had many customers who called me this morning to order

frames for what they had purchased.

  

I do an enormous amount of framing for the hobby and I have new collectors 
coming into the hobby every week.  A lot of them are young guys who 

begin by collecting material from the 1970's and 1980's and pretty soon start 
collecting material from the 1940's, 50's and 60's.and they have a lot of

disposable income. 

  

So, I think the poster hobby is still pretty strong.  The example of the 
Forbidden Planet one sheet going for $8700+ yesterday is not unusual as that 
poster

fluctuates around all the time.  Remember, one sold at Heritage just a few 
months ago in November for $15,000.  I sold my own copy for $12,000 last year.

  

So, while we may be losing collectors in our hobby due to age or switching to 
other collectables, we've got a lot of new collectors coming into the hobby

with a lot of money to spend and big theater rooms to display everything.

  

Sue

Hollywood Poster Frames

From: MoPo List  on behalf of Michael Danese 
<013d65768e00-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 9:42 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting. 

 

All sad but true. I liquidated a large part of my collection a few years ago 
with Grey’s help. I’m happy with what I kept, but miss a lot of what I sold. 
All for the best.  

The folks that love posters will continue to love them, but the reality is that 
the number of those folks is shrinking. 

Yes, buy what you love and you won’t be disappointed. 

Thanks, 

MIchael Danese

  


On Apr 18, 2022, at 5:16 PM, Grey Smith  wrote:



 



All well said and sadly, many very obvious points, Rich. I think Heritage will 
either keep the auction I built and succeeded with as much as any house out 
there, or they will combine it with the Entertainment memorabilia venue and cut 
back the quantity sold.  

Many of the other collectibles 

Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

[Scott Burns]

Oh, and what about Laserdiscs? Got a ton of those taking up space as well. The 
artwork may be no better than what’s on VHS boxes, but at least its record 
album size. Perhaps Laser is the next “hot” collectible? (doubtful, but fingers 
crossed.)

 

Scott

 

From: MoPo List  On Behalf Of Scott Burns
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 4:06 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

 

Wow…that eBay link was an eye opener. 

 

I have boxes and boxes of VHS tapes in storage including my own collection as 
well as those from my parent’s estate. I had considered trying to sell them but 
thought it wouldn’t be worth the effort, with eBay fees and shipping costs 
through the roof.  I browsed VHS collectors groups on Facebook and Reddit and 
thought about just giving them away rather than sending them to the landfill. 
Guess it’s time to dig a little deeper into those boxes and take an inventory. 

 

And I would like to know more about slabbing a VHS tape. I recall comics being 
“slabbed,” and for a while there was interest in doing this to lobby cards. 
Anyone have any details to share?

 

Scott

MoPo List Owner

 

From: MoPo List mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU> > On Behalf Of Roland Lataille
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:07 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU  
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

 

Seeing high prices on eBay for VHS tapes - 
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40 

 &_nkw=vhs+tapes&_sacat=309_Sold=1_Complete=1&_sop=16

 

 

 

On Monday, April 18, 2022, 08:31:50 PM EDT, Kirby McDaniel mailto:ki...@movieart.com> > wrote: 

 

 

A slabbed VHS tape.  Now that really is funny.  Now what would be the ultimate 
VHS tape?  Maybe the boxed set of PEEWEE'S PLAYHOUSE?

 

Kirby

 

On Apr 18, 2022, at 7:14 PM, Grey Smith mailto:greysm6...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

I don’t think anyone is suggesting the hobby is dead.

I suggest the Heritage auction this weekend will do millions.

Rich’s point was merely a moment in time comparison to the huge explosion of 
other hobbies.

I am frankly excited for the future!

If prices lag, I will buy. If they grow I will smile.

Indeed it is a wonderful hobby!

G.

 

On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM Susan Heim mailto:filmfantast...@msn.com> > wrote:

Boy if you were watching Bruce's auction yesterday, there are definitely 
certain titles that don't seem to be slowing down in value growth.  I sold my 
Pinocchio one sheet

a few years back for $6500, a good price at the time.  Yesterday, it went for 
close to $11,000 and those Marx Brothers cards went for a bundle. I was amazed 
at

some of the prices Bruce's auction realized..a very good job with a good 
variety of material.  I had many customers who called me this morning to order

frames for what they had purchased.

 

I do an enormous amount of framing for the hobby and I have new collectors 
coming into the hobby every week.  A lot of them are young guys who 

begin by collecting material from the 1970's and 1980's and pretty soon start 
collecting material from the 1940's, 50's and 60's.and they have a lot of

disposable income. 

 

So, I think the poster hobby is still pretty strong.  The example of the 
Forbidden Planet one sheet going for $8700+ yesterday is not unusual as that 
poster

fluctuates around all the time.  Remember, one sold at Heritage just a few 
months ago in November for $15,000.  I sold my own copy for $12,000 last year.

 

So, while we may be losing collectors in our hobby due to age or switching to 
other collectables, we've got a lot of new collectors coming into the hobby

with a lot of money to spend and big theater rooms to display everything.

 

Sue

Hollywood Poster Frames


  _  


From: MoPo List mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU> > on behalf of Michael Danese 
<013d65768e00-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu 
 >
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 9:42 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU   
mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU> >
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting. 

 

All sad but true. I liquidated a large part of my collection a few years ago 
with Grey’s help. I’m happy with what I kept, but miss a lot of what I sold. 
All for the best.  

The folks that love posters will continue to love them, but the reality is that 
the number of those folks is shrinking. 

Yes, buy what you love and you won’t be disappointed. 

Thanks, 

MIchael Danese

 

On Apr 18, 2022, at 5:16 PM, Grey Smith mailto:greysm6...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

All well said and sadly, many very obvious points, Rich. I think Heritage will 
either keep the auction I built and succeeded with as much as any house out 
there, or they will combine it with the Entertainment memorabilia venue and cut 
back the quantity sold.  

Many of the other 

Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

[Scott Burns]

Wow…that eBay link was an eye opener. 

 

I have boxes and boxes of VHS tapes in storage including my own collection as 
well as those from my parent’s estate. I had considered trying to sell them but 
thought it wouldn’t be worth the effort, with eBay fees and shipping costs 
through the roof.  I browsed VHS collectors groups on Facebook and Reddit and 
thought about just giving them away rather than sending them to the landfill. 
Guess it’s time to dig a little deeper into those boxes and take an inventory. 

 

And I would like to know more about slabbing a VHS tape. I recall comics being 
“slabbed,” and for a while there was interest in doing this to lobby cards. 
Anyone have any details to share?

 

Scott

MoPo List Owner

 

From: MoPo List  On Behalf Of Roland Lataille
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 11:07 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

 

Seeing high prices on eBay for VHS tapes - 
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40 

 &_nkw=vhs+tapes&_sacat=309_Sold=1_Complete=1&_sop=16

 

 

 

On Monday, April 18, 2022, 08:31:50 PM EDT, Kirby McDaniel mailto:ki...@movieart.com> > wrote: 

 

 

A slabbed VHS tape.  Now that really is funny.  Now what would be the ultimate 
VHS tape?  Maybe the boxed set of PEEWEE'S PLAYHOUSE?

 

Kirby





On Apr 18, 2022, at 7:14 PM, Grey Smith mailto:greysm6...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

I don’t think anyone is suggesting the hobby is dead.

I suggest the Heritage auction this weekend will do millions.

Rich’s point was merely a moment in time comparison to the huge explosion of 
other hobbies.

I am frankly excited for the future!

If prices lag, I will buy. If they grow I will smile.

Indeed it is a wonderful hobby!

G.

 

On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM Susan Heim mailto:filmfantast...@msn.com> > wrote:

Boy if you were watching Bruce's auction yesterday, there are definitely 
certain titles that don't seem to be slowing down in value growth.  I sold my 
Pinocchio one sheet

a few years back for $6500, a good price at the time.  Yesterday, it went for 
close to $11,000 and those Marx Brothers cards went for a bundle. I was amazed 
at

some of the prices Bruce's auction realized..a very good job with a good 
variety of material.  I had many customers who called me this morning to order

frames for what they had purchased.

 

I do an enormous amount of framing for the hobby and I have new collectors 
coming into the hobby every week.  A lot of them are young guys who 

begin by collecting material from the 1970's and 1980's and pretty soon start 
collecting material from the 1940's, 50's and 60's.and they have a lot of

disposable income. 

 

So, I think the poster hobby is still pretty strong.  The example of the 
Forbidden Planet one sheet going for $8700+ yesterday is not unusual as that 
poster

fluctuates around all the time.  Remember, one sold at Heritage just a few 
months ago in November for $15,000.  I sold my own copy for $12,000 last year.

 

So, while we may be losing collectors in our hobby due to age or switching to 
other collectables, we've got a lot of new collectors coming into the hobby

with a lot of money to spend and big theater rooms to display everything.

 

Sue

Hollywood Poster Frames


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Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting. 

 

All sad but true. I liquidated a large part of my collection a few years ago 
with Grey’s help. I’m happy with what I kept, but miss a lot of what I sold. 
All for the best.  

The folks that love posters will continue to love them, but the reality is that 
the number of those folks is shrinking. 

Yes, buy what you love and you won’t be disappointed. 

Thanks, 

MIchael Danese





On Apr 18, 2022, at 5:16 PM, Grey Smith mailto:greysm6...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

All well said and sadly, many very obvious points, Rich. I think Heritage will 
either keep the auction I built and succeeded with as much as any house out 
there, or they will combine it with the Entertainment memorabilia venue and cut 
back the quantity sold.  

Many of the other collectibles have dramatically risen in value due to 
third-party slabbing and grading, as you mention, which has led to tremendous 
competition. Competition to complete runs in VF condition as with what has 
happened in coins, ball cards, and especially comics. And I suggest the 
staggering prices in comic art are an off-shoot of the comic book explosion. 

Yet, when an attempt was made to slab lobbies, MWC, which look fabulous, it was 
generally pooh-poohed by the hobby.

I fear 

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HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

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The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939). Very Fine- on Linen. One Sheet (27" X 41") Style 
D.
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Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (Allied Artists, 1958). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. 
One Sheet (27" X 41"). Reynold Brown Artwork.
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Universal Film Manufacturing, 1916). Fine+. 
Window Card (14" X 22").
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Dangerous (Warner Bros., 1935). Very Fine+ on Linen. One Sheet (27" X 41").
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This Gun for Hire (Paramount, 1942). Folded, Very Fine. One Sheet (27" X 41").
https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/film-noir/this-gun-for-hire-paramount-1942-folded-very-fine-one-sheet-27-x-41-/a/7272-86058.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515

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It's a Wonderful Life (RKO, 1946). Folded, Fine/Very Fine. One Sheet (27" X 
41").
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Adventures of Captain Marvel (Republic, 1941). Very Fine- on Linen. One Sheet 
(27" X 41") Chapter 1: "Curse of the Scorpion."
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Out of the Past (RKO, 1947). Very Fine on Linen. One Sheet (27" X 41") William 
Rose Artwork.
https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/film-noir/out-of-the-past-rko-1947-very-fine-on-linen-one-sheet-27-x-41-william-rose-artwork/a/7272-86053.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515

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Breakfast at Tiffany's (Paramount, 1961). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Italian 2 - 
Fogli (39" X 55") Enzo Nistri Artwork.
https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/romance/breakfast-at-tiffany-s-paramount-1961-fine-very-fine-on-linen-italian-2-fogli-39-x-55-enzo-nistri-artwork/a/7272-86307.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515

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Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

[Jeffrey Meyer]

1988 I started collecting movie posters.  Took my skateboard and my best buddy 
to every video store we could reach on our boards.  Asked for posters. Standees 
etc.  I still have all that video store stuff.  Mostly 80s horror.  As I got 
older I started hitting up movie theaters. From there I ended up working at a 
movie theater running 70mm IMAX.  30 years later I started buying posters from 
the 50s.  Yea - I started out with the 80s and now I'm collecting 50s.  I know 
a few young guys who started collecting the 80s stuff.  Give em some time, they 
will end up like me,  collecting the 50s.  I also diversified- been collecting 
select high grade CGC comics, graded Star Wars figures and MOTU figures.  Plus, 
I take my 4 year old son to the local store and we hit up the toy aisles. 
Usually walk away with some VS Star Wars and Black Series figures or the new 
retro MOTU toys.  My 4 year old loves dinosaurs.  He has an original 1 million 
years BC and Godzilla one sheets on his walls.  He loves his posters and he 
will probably end up a collector.

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From: MoPo List  on behalf of Tommy Barr 

Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 12:29:55 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

So this has been indeed 'interesting' and a typical MOPO discussion - I submit 
a post wondering what the future of movie posters on HA might be and we get a 
debate on the future of the hobby, particularly its commercial aspect.
While I have never met Rich I've always enjoyed any communication we have had, 
but I have to say (no offence, Rich) that he has always been a bit of a 
Jeremiah when it comes to the way the hobby is going. I suspect that he, and 
possibly a few other of the larger dealers, miss the days pre-eBay and think 
that it has led to a preponderance of small online dealers (and I am one) who 
have had a major impact on the pricing of posters, and usually not in a good 
way. Certainly he has a point regarding the repricing of posters to reflect 
current auction values. It does seem as though most eBay dealers set a price 
and rarely change it, except occasionally to mark it down if it does not sell 
quickly. I am frankly amazed at the number of times a poster sells at one of 
the major auctions for considerably more than it could be bought for elsewhere 
online.
However, the decision of any major auction house to offer movie posters is 
surely not based on fee income as the main criteria. Sotheby's occasional 
online auctions, even though they seem to achieve inflated prices, are hardly 
making a major contribution to their profits when compared to an Old Masters' 
auction. Nevertheless, as Rich says, it is no surprise that HA might wish to 
'up the ante'. Heritage is what it is, a business whose main concern is the 
bottom line, and they can be quite brutal in chasing that, as demonstrated by 
the recent increase in sellers' fees. I am still wondering, then, what the 
possible changes might be. Whatever they are, I doubt that they will be to the 
advantage of anyone other than themselves, but the choice remains to buy from 
them or not, and you have to hope that they will continue to offer a selection 
as interesting as the present auction (where I have a few thousand in bids but 
more in hope than expectation!).
Regarding the future of the hobby, it seems to me that most people buying a 
poster now are not big-time collectors, but those wishing to have just one or 
two items which they wish to display. Most don't seem to want to pay more that 
£100, though of course some will pay more for a particularly relevant poster. 
From that some may become collectors, and there is a school of thought that the 
easy availability of films streaming online will encourage younger viewers to 
watch older films and so possibly seek out posters from previous generations. 
And what happens if film advertising in cinemas becomes entirely digital 
display (see 
https://celluloidjunkie.com/2021/05/04/on-paper-the-future-of-movie-posters-is-digital/)?
 Like a lot else in the 21st century the future is unpredictable. So let's all 
just enjoy the fun while it lasts.

Tommy



On Tue, 19 Apr 2022 at 01:00, Susan Heim 
mailto:filmfantast...@msn.com>> wrote:
Boy if you were watching Bruce's auction yesterday, there are definitely 
certain titles that don't seem to be slowing down in value growth.  I sold my 
Pinocchio one sheet
a few years back for $6500, a good price at the time.  Yesterday, it went for 
close to $11,000 and those Marx Brothers cards went for a bundle. I was amazed 
at
some of the prices Bruce's auction realized..a very good job with a good 
variety of material.  I had many customers who called me this morning to order
frames for what they had purchased.

I do an enormous amount of framing for the hobby and I have new collectors 
coming into the hobby every week.  A lot 

Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

[Tommy Barr]

So this has been indeed 'interesting' and a typical MOPO discussion - I
submit a post wondering what the future of movie posters on HA might be and
we get a debate on the future of the hobby, particularly its commercial
aspect.
While I have never met Rich I've always enjoyed any communication we have
had, but I have to say (no offence, Rich) that he has always been a bit of
a Jeremiah when it comes to the way the hobby is going. I suspect that he,
and possibly a few other of the larger dealers, miss the days pre-eBay and
think that it has led to a preponderance of small online dealers (and I am
one) who have had a major impact on the pricing of posters, and usually not
in a good way. Certainly he has a point regarding the repricing of posters
to reflect current auction values. It does seem as though most eBay dealers
set a price and rarely change it, except occasionally to mark it down if it
does not sell quickly. I am frankly amazed at the number of times a poster
sells at one of the major auctions for considerably more than it could be
bought for elsewhere online.
However, the decision of any major auction house to offer movie posters is
surely not based on fee income as the main criteria. Sotheby's occasional
online auctions, even though they seem to achieve inflated prices, are
hardly making a major contribution to their profits when compared to an Old
Masters' auction. Nevertheless, as Rich says, it is no surprise that
HA might wish to 'up the ante'. Heritage is what it is, a business whose
main concern is the bottom line, and they can be quite brutal in chasing
that, as demonstrated by the recent increase in sellers' fees. I am still
wondering, then, what the possible changes might be. Whatever they are, I
doubt that they will be to the advantage of anyone other than themselves,
but the choice remains to buy from them or not, and you have to hope that
they will continue to offer a selection as interesting as the present
auction (where I have a few thousand in bids but more in hope than
expectation!).
Regarding the future of the hobby, it seems to me that most people buying a
poster now are not big-time collectors, but those wishing to have just one
or two items which they wish to display. Most don't seem to want to pay
more that £100, though of course some will pay more for a
particularly relevant poster. From that some may become collectors, and
there is a school of thought that the easy availability of films streaming
online will encourage younger viewers to watch older films and so possibly
seek out posters from previous generations. And what happens if film
advertising in cinemas becomes entirely digital display (see
https://celluloidjunkie.com/2021/05/04/on-paper-the-future-of-movie-posters-is-digital/)?
Like a lot else in the 21st century the future is unpredictable. So let's
all just enjoy the fun while it lasts.

Tommy



On Tue, 19 Apr 2022 at 01:00, Susan Heim  wrote:

> Boy if you were watching Bruce's auction yesterday, there are definitely
> certain titles that don't seem to be slowing down in value growth.  I sold
> my Pinocchio one sheet
> a few years back for $6500, a good price at the time.  Yesterday, it went
> for close to $11,000 and those Marx Brothers cards went for a bundle. I was
> amazed at
> some of the prices Bruce's auction realized..a very good job with a
> good variety of material.  I had many customers who called me this morning
> to order
> frames for what they had purchased.
>
> I do an enormous amount of framing for the hobby and I have new
> collectors coming into the hobby every week.  A lot of them are young guys
> who
> begin by collecting material from the 1970's and 1980's and pretty soon
> start collecting material from the 1940's, 50's and 60's.and they have
> a lot of
> disposable income.
>
> So, I think the poster hobby is still pretty strong.  The example of the
> Forbidden Planet one sheet going for $8700+ yesterday is not unusual as
> that poster
> fluctuates around all the time.  Remember, one sold at Heritage just a few
> months ago in November for $15,000.  I sold my own copy for $12,000 last
> year.
>
> So, while we may be losing collectors in our hobby due to age or switching
> to other collectables, we've got a lot of new collectors coming into the
> hobby
> with a lot of money to spend and big theater rooms to display everything.
>
> Sue
> Hollywood Poster Frames
> --
> *From:* MoPo List  on behalf of Michael
> Danese <013d65768e00-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu>
> *Sent:* Monday, April 18, 2022 9:42 PM
> *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
> *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] Interesting.
>
> All sad but true. I liquidated a large part of my collection a few years
> ago with Grey’s help. I’m happy with what I kept, but miss a lot of what I
> sold. All for the best.
> The folks that love posters will continue to love them, but the reality is
> that the number of those folks is shrinking.
> Yes, buy what you love 

[MOPO] It's a Wonderful Life one sheet

[Posteritati]

Hi,

Anyone have a It's a Wonderful Life one sheet? Also looking for 2001 
psychedelic eye one sheet.

Thanks.
sam

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Re: [MOPO] Aw: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

[Alan Heimann]

This string is a great summary of where we’ve been, are and going ..no
mention though of NFT’s ..I mention that because one aspect of movie poster
collecting that was not mentioned is the space required for the avg person
to store or exhibit non- folded posters ..I would imagine by comparison
it’s easy to store comics, coins, stamps etc ..I believe this is an
influence in what and how much people buy ..sure you can find a space for
the Mona Lisa maybe not so for for Teenage Space Dudes ..personally I like
Grey’s philosophy and at the ripe old age of 68 I am starting to think
about the treasured pieces I will keep and the rest to be sold though I
thoroughly have enjoyed collecting them all ..participating in live
auctions and making friends along the way

On Tue, Apr 19, 2022 at 3:37 AM Helmut Hamm  wrote:

> The VHS market apparently is still alive and kicking. I remember speaking
> to a collector a few years back who told me that FAKE cover inlays of rare
> VHS tape have become a serious issue. Tbh, I didn‘t know people would
> collect VHS covers to begin with.
>
> As to the Status Quo of movie poster collecting: For a few years, the
> prices for 50s Scifi posters have been going down. Many of the mid-level
> titles can now be found for more or less the same price they sold for 20
> years ago. As in pretty much every other field, the top-end titles seem to
> hold their value.
>
> At the same time, prices for 70s and 80s titles have gone through the
> roof. And I still remember the days when bigshot dealers declared these
> would NEVER be worth ANYTHING.
>
> As to comic books: In the 1980s, there was a major hype about new comics,
> ten thousands of people were hoarding comic books as a investment. Big
> business for the publishers and dealers, but I seriously doubt that too
> many collectors have ever seen their money back.
>
> Helmut
> *Gesendet:* Dienstag, 19. April 2022 um 02:31 Uhr
> *Von:* "Kirby McDaniel" 
> *An:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
> *Betreff:* Re: [MOPO] Interesting.
> A slabbed VHS tape.  Now that really is funny.  Now what would be the
> ultimate VHS tape?  Maybe the boxed set of PEEWEE'S PLAYHOUSE?
>
> Kirby
>
>
> On Apr 18, 2022, at 7:14 PM, Grey Smith  wrote:
>
> I don’t think anyone is suggesting the hobby is dead.
> I suggest the Heritage auction this weekend will do millions.
> Rich’s point was merely a moment in time comparison to the huge explosion
> of other hobbies.
> I am frankly excited for the future!
> If prices lag, I will buy. If they grow I will smile.
> Indeed it is a wonderful hobby!
> G.
>
> On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM Susan Heim  wrote:
>
>> Boy if you were watching Bruce's auction yesterday, there are definitely
>> certain titles that don't seem to be slowing down in value growth.  I sold
>> my Pinocchio one sheet
>> a few years back for $6500, a good price at the time.  Yesterday, it went
>> for close to $11,000 and those Marx Brothers cards went for a bundle. I was
>> amazed at
>> some of the prices Bruce's auction realized..a very good job with a
>> good variety of material.  I had many customers who called me this morning
>> to order
>> frames for what they had purchased.
>>
>> I do an enormous amount of framing for the hobby and I have new
>> collectors coming into the hobby every week.  A lot of them are young guys
>> who
>> begin by collecting material from the 1970's and 1980's and pretty soon
>> start collecting material from the 1940's, 50's and 60's.and they have
>> a lot of
>> disposable income.
>>
>> So, I think the poster hobby is still pretty strong.  The example of the
>> Forbidden Planet one sheet going for $8700+ yesterday is not unusual as
>> that poster
>> fluctuates around all the time.  Remember, one sold at Heritage just a
>> few months ago in November for $15,000.  I sold my own copy for $12,000
>> last year.
>>
>> So, while we may be losing collectors in our hobby due to age or
>> switching to other collectables, we've got a lot of new collectors coming
>> into the hobby
>> with a lot of money to spend and big theater rooms to display everything.
>>
>> Sue
>> Hollywood Poster Frames
>>
>> --
>> *From:* MoPo List  on behalf of Michael
>> Danese <013d65768e00-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu>
>> *Sent:* Monday, April 18, 2022 9:42 PM
>> *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
>> *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] Interesting.
>>
>> All sad but true. I liquidated a large part of my collection a few years
>> ago with Grey’s help. I’m happy with what I kept, but miss a lot of what I
>> sold. All for the best.
>> The folks that love posters will continue to love them, but the reality
>> is that the number of those folks is shrinking.
>> Yes, buy what you love and you won’t be disappointed.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> MIchael Danese
>>
>>
>> On Apr 18, 2022, at 5:16 PM, Grey Smith  wrote:
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> All well said and sadly, many very obvious points, Rich. I think Heritage
>> will either keep the auction I built and 

[MOPO] Aw: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

[Helmut Hamm]

The VHS market apparently is still alive and kicking. I remember speaking to a collector a few years back who told me that FAKE cover inlays of rare VHS tape have become a serious issue. Tbh, I didn‘t know people would collect VHS covers to begin with.

 

As to the Status Quo of movie poster collecting: For a few years, the prices for 50s Scifi posters have been going down. Many of the mid-level titles can now be found for more or less the same price they sold for 20 years ago. As in pretty much every other field, the top-end titles seem to hold their value. 

 

At the same time, prices for 70s and 80s titles have gone through the roof. And I still remember the days when bigshot dealers declared these would NEVER be worth ANYTHING. 

 

As to comic books: In the 1980s, there was a major hype about new comics, ten thousands of people were hoarding comic books as a investment. Big business for the publishers and dealers, but I seriously doubt that too many collectors have ever seen their money back.


 

Helmut



Gesendet: Dienstag, 19. April 2022 um 02:31 Uhr
Von: "Kirby McDaniel" 
An: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Betreff: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.


A slabbed VHS tape.  Now that really is funny.  Now what would be the ultimate VHS tape?  Maybe the boxed set of PEEWEE'S PLAYHOUSE?
 

Kirby
 

On Apr 18, 2022, at 7:14 PM, Grey Smith  wrote:
 


I don’t think anyone is suggesting the hobby is dead.

I suggest the Heritage auction this weekend will do millions.

Rich’s point was merely a moment in time comparison to the huge explosion of other hobbies.

I am frankly excited for the future!

If prices lag, I will buy. If they grow I will smile.

Indeed it is a wonderful hobby!

G.

 

On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM Susan Heim  wrote:



Boy if you were watching Bruce's auction yesterday, there are definitely certain titles that don't seem to be slowing down in value growth.  I sold my Pinocchio one sheet

a few years back for $6500, a good price at the time.  Yesterday, it went for close to $11,000 and those Marx Brothers cards went for a bundle. I was amazed at

some of the prices Bruce's auction realized..a very good job with a good variety of material.  I had many customers who called me this morning to order

frames for what they had purchased.

 

I do an enormous amount of framing for the hobby and I have new collectors coming into the hobby every week.  A lot of them are young guys who 

begin by collecting material from the 1970's and 1980's and pretty soon start collecting material from the 1940's, 50's and 60's.and they have a lot of

disposable income. 

 

So, I think the poster hobby is still pretty strong.  The example of the Forbidden Planet one sheet going for $8700+ yesterday is not unusual as that poster

fluctuates around all the time.  Remember, one sold at Heritage just a few months ago in November for $15,000.  I sold my own copy for $12,000 last year.

 

So, while we may be losing collectors in our hobby due to age or switching to other collectables, we've got a lot of new collectors coming into the hobby

with a lot of money to spend and big theater rooms to display everything.

 

Sue

Hollywood Poster Frames

 


From: MoPo List  on behalf of Michael Danese <013d65768e00-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 9:42 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU 
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

 


All sad but true. I liquidated a large part of my collection a few years ago with Grey’s help. I’m happy with what I kept, but miss a lot of what I sold. All for the best. 
The folks that love posters will continue to love them, but the reality is that the number of those folks is shrinking. 

Yes, buy what you love and you won’t be disappointed. 
 
Thanks,
MIchael Danese


 
On Apr 18, 2022, at 5:16 PM, Grey Smith  wrote:
 














All well said and sadly, many very obvious points, Rich. I think Heritage will either keep the auction I built and succeeded with as much as any house out there, or they will combine it with the Entertainment memorabilia venue and cut back the quantity sold. 
Many of the other collectibles have dramatically risen in value due to third-party slabbing and grading, as you mention, which has led to tremendous competition. Competition to complete runs in VF condition as with what has happened in coins, ball cards, and especially comics. And I suggest the staggering prices in comic art are an off-shoot of the comic book explosion. 

Yet, when an attempt was made to slab lobbies, MWC, which look fabulous, it was generally pooh-poohed by the hobby.

I fear that posters may never explode as they are and never have been a revered part of one's childhood like so many other collectibles are as they were made to be collected. Posters were not. One just has to love having them and owning them, regardless of the