Dear Bruce;
It's not just you, and it's not just movie posters... it's been the
same for 'monster magazines' for as long as I can remember... since the CGC,
I no longer have to be concerned about condition when upgrading, however I
can't help but recall your disliking of Professional Grading en lieu of
its impact to the pricing for collectors. Personally, I feel this is the
ideal way to avoid amateur sellers from overgrading. Even though it has dipped
into my wallet a tad more, I feel I've spent less by no longer taking so
many chances. If you can come up with a better alternative for the movie
poster community, I suggest you get on it quickly, as it would be borderline
impossible, or extremely expensive to encapsulate something 27x41".
From the Seller's end, I have to share a story... About a year and a
half ago, I sold a Raising Arizona poster to some newbie. It was advertised
as "lesser-condition" with fold separations and tape repair in the
description and an image that I felt showed the flaws. After the buyer
insisted
that I leave them positive feedback, they slammed me with a neutral because
of the condition. I would have gladly refunded him including shipping, as
it's one of my favorites... I acquired it myself in my theater managing days,
so there was even a little sentimental value to it, too...
Also, I owe an apology to Todd Fiertag for selling some Mad Monsters
YEARS ago, where I apparently missed a few flaws including a loose center
page. As I would always do, I offered to make it right, but never heard
back, so I guess they didn't bother him too badly.
When buying, unless it's graded by Professionals, I'll always assume
that an advertised High-Grade is really a Mid-Grade, and Mid-Grades are
probably Low-Grades. Keep that mindset, and you'll probably fair okay. That's
the only advice I have.
FranKenwick
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