Mid-auction analysis - OMGs!, LOLs!, WTFs!, whatev....

[erik1925]

With a pre-auction estimate of $50K-100K, I wonder if the winning bid will far exceed that higher number?

https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/the-phantom-of-the-opera-universal-1925-one-sheet-275-x-41-style-l/p/7167-16002.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515


The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

[Antoine1973]

Jeff, HA also has a Dracula Style A OS in that same Signature auction, estimated $150K-300K.

[MoviePosterBid.com]

Jeff, HA also has a Dracula Style A OS in that same Signature auction, estimated $150K-300K.

a previously unknown copy!

[erik1925]

Jeff, HA also has a Dracula Style A OS in that same Signature auction, estimated $150K-300K.

This will be another that will be exciting to watch, to see if it flies beyond the estimated value range or not.

[MoviePosterBid.com]

This will be another that will be exciting to watch, to see if it flies beyond the estimated value range or not.

I believe the Dracula poster will indeed get passed that 300k mark.

[eatbrie]

I don't understand.  Am I missing something?  I probably own 2-3 of this poster and I thought it was worth $10 at most.



T

[Undead]

I think it is an error and the decimal place is supposed to be to the left one or two places. I am wondering if there is not some funny business going on with that one, it has never come even remotely close to that number. This one isn't even mint with tears and scratches in it. It's best sale ever on HA which was a folded copy went for $191. 

[50s]

Someone's must have discovered erotic art hidden in there somewhere

[MoviePosterBid.com]

twp people fighting.
this happens all the time at HA and once in a while elsewhere. Incomprehensible price.. and it's not finished yet!

who wouldn't like to have been the consignor for that one?!?

[erik1925]

twp people fighting.
this happens all the time at HA and once in a while elsewhere. Incomprehensible price.. and it's not finished yet!

who wouldn't like to have been the consignor for that one?!?

Truly amazing when bidding like this happens.. and especially for something like that.

And by comparison, this original release insert for Bambi (1942) is only at $300.00 at this point:

https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/movie-posters/animation/bambi-rko-1942-insert-14-x-36-animation/a/161739-54028.s?ic3=ViewItem-Auction-Open-AlsoViewed-081514&tab=BrowseAlsoViewed-012417

[erik1925]

Someone's must have discovered erotic art hidden in there somewhere

I think it's the Beast's horns. 

[erik1925]

Even though in need of a little TLC, Ive always thought this a beautiful and rather seductive image of Bette Davis: 

Jezebel (1938) title LC. And currently at $280.00

https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/drama/jezebel-warner-brothers-1938-linen-finish-title-lobby-card-11-x-14-drama/a/161739-54208.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515

[jayn_j]

Hmmm.  I thought bringing up stuff that was undervalued was considered outing.  Didn't that cause a meltdown and a number of folks leaving a couple of years ago?

[erik1925]

Im sure everyone here looks at HA with regularity, since Grey and Bruce Carteron advertise their Sunday auctions on APF every week. 

From my understanding and previous discussions here on APF, outing pertained to items in smaller or maybe not as known auctions or items on ebay.

[jayn_j]

I disagree, but whatever.  T gave you the site and you set the rules.  I mostly post elsewhere these days.

[Undead]

I don't understand.  Am I missing something?  I probably own 2-3 of this poster and I thought it was worth $10 at most.



T

Currently up to $1792. For the sellers sake I hope the buyer pays, I would be stoked if it was mine. There are so many absolutely spectacular posters that that money could buy.

[erik1925]

I disagree, but whatever.  T gave you the site and you set the rules.  I mostly post elsewhere these days.

You're free to disagree. That's the beauty of this or any forum, and creates robust discussion.

And I've never set any rules regarding this topic. As a matter of fact, there is no set rule about it, from Holiday, T or myself.

It's simply been discussed by other members, in a number of threads, over the years.

[ddilts399]

I disagree, but whatever.  T gave you the site and you set the rules.  I mostly post elsewhere these days.

I agree with your disagreement for whats its worth 

[crowzilla]

While the Beauty and the Beast result is surprising, surely no one is surprised that HA knocks things out of the park weekly.

They "only" sell 400-500 items a week, but consistently bring in totals of $40-50K a week with tons of strong results.
A couple of weeks ago they sold this Barbarella Style B for over $2500 (https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/science-fiction/barbarella-paramount-1968-one-sheet-27-x-41-style-b-science-fiction/a/161737-52026.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515), when the last result I see from another seller on this piece is less than $600.

[erik1925]

While the Beauty and the Beast result is surprising, surely no one is surprised that HA knocks things out of the park weekly.

They "only" sell 400-500 items a week, but consistently bring in totals of $40-50K a week with tons of strong results.
A couple of weeks ago they sold this Barbarella Style B for over $2500 (https://movieposters.ha.com/itm/science-fiction/barbarella-paramount-1968-one-sheet-27-x-41-style-b-science-fiction/a/161737-52026.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515), when the last result I see from another seller on this piece is less than $600.

HA's consistent and high results are impressive, for sure. There's no doubt about that.

[eatbrie]

...when the last result I see from another seller on this piece is less than $600.

Yes, I was so close to buying that Barbarella for $500+, and then I convinced myself to refrain from re-buying stuff just because the price is so right.  Since I never sell, I end up with multiples of shit like that, and I'm always like, what now?  But while it was low, it could be higher than HA's last price the next time it sells, and HA could be much lower.  That's the beauty of our little hobby.  Nothing's set in stone, which is why people should jump in when they see a good deal and stop idiots like myself from re-buying stuff.

Thank you,

T

[eatbrie]

So $1,790 

Wait for half a dozen to pop up and sell for $10 each, as they should.

T

[crowzilla]

Nothing's set in stone, which is why people should jump in when they see a good deal and stop idiots like myself from re-buying stuff.

When I was dealing people always questioned why I would aggressively purchase multiples of some vintage pieces (Would set up at Cinevent with 5 of the biplane card from North by Northwest, 3 house cards from Psycho, multiples of Universal horror monster cards, etc.,) and my answer was always that good stuff is good stuff and if I see a good deal I will buy it again.
You can always use yours in trades, T.

Pretty much the only thing set in stone right now is that HA will crush on all Casablanca pieces (and the upcoming Dracula).

Hey, T - I heard the rest of the Besson collection will be coming to auction soon, so start saving your pennies.

[eatbrie]

I'm super lazy, and trading would mean having to pull out a poster (worse, putting everything back afterward), and shipping.  I did it a few times and it's a pain in the ass.  Not for me.

Thanks for the tip on Besson's stuff.  Is it going to be at Emovie again?

T

[Simes]

Hmmm.  I thought bringing up stuff that was undervalued was considered outing.  Didn't that cause a meltdown and a number of folks leaving a couple of years ago?

I remember that discussion and the fact that this thread survives should be answer enough as to whether 'outing' is still an issue.