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

[Undead]

God where do I begin...! As I started collecting propaganda posters I took a hit on several of those (I need to buy this now it will NEVER come up again right), not being the saavy collector I am today (hehe). I made several "god I'm addicted" purchases a couple of years ago which I now see time and time again sell for a fraction.  What with getting ripped on shipping -also, wasn't as saavy on that end- it was salt into the wound thing.  Now I haggle with just about everyone.  I once bought 5 posters from a guy and paid around 160 in shipping - he had prepackaged so he taped 5 tubes together!  Canada customs also killed me with a painful import charge that should not have been even there if it had been 1 tube!

I think we have all gone through this phase to one degree or another and hopefully learned from our mistakes. Unlike motocross where it is if in doubt gas it, if I am in doubt on posters I will let off the gas. With rare exception it has been the right decision in the end. The biggest thing I learned is research everything I buy before hand and if I am unsure ask someone from here who specializes in that area. Your odds of coming out OK are much higher that way. It's like with me and Star Wars. I have several people who will ask my opinion on pieces before buying and I always do my best to give the the best educated response I can. If I can't I try to direct them to someone who can if at all possible. Many of the know it alls here are the same way thankfully and I for one am grateful of that. A big thumbs up to everyone on that end! 

[Crazy Vick]

I think we have all gone through this phase to one degree or another and hopefully learned from our mistakes. Unlike motocross where it is if in doubt gas it, if I am in doubt on posters I will let off the gas. With rare exception it has been the right decision in the end. The biggest thing I learned is research everything I buy before hand and if I am unsure ask someone from here who specializes in that area. Your odds of coming out OK are much higher that way. It's like with me and Star Wars. I have several people who will ask my opinion on pieces before buying and I always do my best to give the the best educated response I can. If I can't I try to direct them to someone who can if at all possible. Many of the know it alls here are the same way thankfully and I for one am grateful of that. A big thumbs up to everyone on that end! 

I hear you.  This place, and my perusing thousands of webpages, has saved me boatloads.

But can you imagine getting 5 tubes fecking taped together?  "Hey honey, a pentagon came in the mail for you"  I guess you could say it was a turning point in my life, because after that i seriously started questioning everything/everyone.   

[CSM]

But can you imagine getting 5 tubes fecking taped together?  "Hey honey, a pentagon came in the mail for you"  I guess you could say it was a turning point in my life, because after that i seriously started questioning everything/everyone.   

That is a conversation I wish I had witnessed!

[erik1925]

I think we have all gone through this phase to one degree or another and hopefully learned from our mistakes. Unlike motocross where it is if in doubt gas it, if I am in doubt on posters I will let off the gas. With rare exception it has been the right decision in the end. The biggest thing I learned is research everything I buy before hand and if I am unsure ask someone from here who specializes in that area. Your odds of coming out OK are much higher that way. It's like with me and Star Wars. I have several people who will ask my opinion on pieces before buying and I always do my best to give the the best educated response I can. If I can't I try to direct them to someone who can if at all possible. Many of the know it alls here are the same way thankfully and I for one am grateful of that. A big thumbs up to everyone on that end! 

Well said and so true, Mike.

And its good to know there are those, like you here, that are willing to help, guide and direct, if need be. 

[Mirosae]

I have several people who will ask my opinion on pieces before buying and I always do my best to give the the best educated response I can.

I still keep your  emails Mike ! I certainly value your advice and appreciate your knowledge..and generosity. That aside I find that sharing my posters and whatever minimal knowledge i have with people who appreciate the hobby makes the whole experience a better one.. more rewarding.

As Jeff says, there are lots of good will, people on APF willing to share ..himself included ! and I think that is really something to celebrate.

[erik1925]

I hear you.  This place, and my perusing thousands of webpages, has saved me boatloads.

But can you imagine getting 5 tubes fecking taped together?  "Hey honey, a pentagon came in the mail for you"  I guess you could say it was a turning point in my life, because after that i seriously started questioning everything/everyone.   

Vick,

THAT would have made a great pic to post here...

Did u save the packaging, by chance?

[Crazy Vick]

Did u save the packaging, by chance?

I was so green, I didn't even think of taking a picture!
This post is the only way I have been able to share my story.  So beware kids ...the "Pentagon Maniac" has his own ideas when it comes to "combined shipping" and it involves a lot of duct tape!

[Mirosae]

Oh Vick.. that's funny...that'd sad...that's terrible. ....no wonder you are totally crazy...

[Mirosae]

This ebay seller is the Italian Benito. This is €18,000. Worth every penny.  

http://m.ebay.it/itm/190543747963?nav=SEARCH

[erik1925]

I was so green, I didn't even think of taking a picture!
This post is the only way I have been able to share my story.  So beware kids ...the "Pentagon Maniac" has his own ideas when it comes to "combined shipping" and it involves a lot of duct tape!

I'm sure, Vick. Its one of those things that initially probably had you looking rather    until you opened it, realized what the "object" contained and then, hopefully, made you say    !!

[rumble]

If you couldn't afford the FRANKIE 3-sheet here's a little something...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOUSE-OF-FRANKENSTEIN-1944-UNIVERSAL-THREE-SHEET-NEVER-OFFERED-BEFORE-/261876488795

[erik1925]

Offered by none other than Jim Gresham!

It's a beauty. 

 

[CSM]

Offered by none other than Jim Gresham!

It's a beauty. 

 

I wonder what poster he's looking to raise the money for?

[erik1925]

I wonder what poster he's looking to raise the money for?

And with a price tag of (potentially) $40K!

I wonder.....

 

[brude]

Its a great freaking poster.
Wow.

[erik1925]

I wonder what poster he's looking to raise the money for?

I can tell you it isn't a OS or 3sh.  

[CSM]

I can tell you it isn't a OS or 3sh.  

He could probably buy 20 Invisible Man real art title cards with those proceeds

[erik1925]

Jim ended The House Of Frank 3sh auction early.

A probable, good sign, methinks.  

[CSM]

Jim ended The House Of Frank 3sh auction early.

A probable, good sign, methinks.  

Maybe Grey convinced him to let HA have a shot

[erik1925]

Maybe Grey convinced him to let HA have a shot

Maybe.. tho there was method to his 'madness.' 

[erik1925]

Look what popped up all restored in the July upcoming auction!!
http://movieposters.ha.com/itm/moulin-rouge-united-artists-1934-one-sheet-2725-x-41-/p/7109-22003.s

Now you get a 2nd crack at it!!

They sure did nice restore job to this beauty. 

Now to see how it will do, compared to its $2200+ sale price on ebay, this coming July.

[YugoMoviePoster]

This is listed as Danish First release poster.

http://auctions.emovieposter.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=3868136


However, when you look at auction history - it is says that is from 1960s re-release.
Apparently the one with "United Artist" logo in lower right corner is from re-release, and the one with "Constantin Films" logo is First Release poster.

[Harry Caul]

This is listed as Danish First release poster.

http://auctions.emovieposter.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=3868136


However, when you look at auction history - it is says that is from 1960s re-release.
Apparently the one with "United Artist" logo in lower right corner is from re-release, and the one with "Constantin Films" logo is First Release poster.

Good catch.  I would definitely shoot Bruce a quick email with your findings... I'm sure it will be corrected ASAP.

[YugoMoviePoster]

Yes, I have just send email to Matt, who is in charge for this kind of stuff.
I always do that when its about Yugoslavian posters, because I know the subject well.

In this case not sure that archive info is corect, so I hoped that someone who knows better about Danish posters can confirm that.

Edit: Just check at the Heritage and they also had listed "Constantin Films" poster as 1947 first release, so probably - that is it.

Edit Edit: Matt just reply: "This is actually the 1947 first release poster but someone added a United Artist snipe over the Constantin logo".

[erik1925]

Yes, I have just send email to Matt, who is in charge for this kind of stuff.
I always do that when its about Yugoslavian posters, because I know the subject well.

In this case not sure that archive info is corect, so I hoped that someone who knows better about Danish posters can confirm that.

Edit: Just check at the Heritage and they also had listed "Constantin Films" poster as 1947 first release, so probably - that is it.

Edit Edit: Matt just reply: "This is actually the 1947 first release poster but someone added a United Artist snipe over the Constantin logo".

That is quite an oversight.. to not mention (a simple oversight, tho) a glued snipe, that had been placed over the Constanin logo, in the description. The great thing is that emovie will notify the winner, giving him/her the option to not follow with the purchase, if they so choose.