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CSM · « **Reply #975 on:** June 27, 2011, 11:06:34 PM »

I think a bed of fruit would be more appropriate for him...

50s · « **Reply #976 on:** June 27, 2011, 11:15:46 PM »

Quote from: CSM on June 27, 2011, 11:06:34 PM

I think a bed of fruit would be more appropriate for him...

Who? Mel, Louie

erik1925 · « **Reply #977 on:** July 04, 2011, 06:27:12 PM »

The current high item in Heritage's July Signature Poster auction is the 1935 insert for WEREWOLF OF LONDON, at $16,000.00 ($19,120.00 with the added BP):

THE WOLF MAN half sheet, with an opening bid of $10,000.00, has yet to receive an initial bid:

Third, is the OS sheet for BABY FACE, starring Barbara Stanwyck, presently at $9500 ($11,352.50 with the BP):

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #978 on:** July 06, 2011, 12:16:44 AM »

Haven't seen too many 27x41 soundtrack posters but here's one for Black Hole for $50 on Ebay if anyone is interested:

raulleaf · « **Reply #979 on:** July 10, 2011, 05:25:56 PM »

I keep posting these deals in the wrong sections. Here is a listing I think some of you may like...

A Black Swan Israel/Hebrew Version. The Image is mirrored vs. the US and Intl one Sheet. This is another original he has for sale.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280707548617&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #980 on:** July 11, 2011, 08:39:21 PM »

This rolled Australian Empire Strikes Back one sheet, supposedly signed by John Williams, has already shot to $400 (including $50 shipping), so it's no longer a bargain, so I'll go ahead and post it here. I've exchanged several emails with the seller and both the poster and signature SEEM to be legit but you'll have to do your own due diligence. It's not mounted and the guy seems to have had the right connections to get both the poster and the signature. I lost interest once it hit $400 but maybe somebody here might still have interest at that price level.

CSM · « **Reply #981 on:** July 11, 2011, 10:03:25 PM »

I would have lost interest as soon as I realized it was signed!

eatbrie · « **Reply #982 on:** July 11, 2011, 10:39:44 PM »

Quote from: CSM on July 11, 2011, 10:03:25 PM

I would have lost interest as soon as I realized it was signed!

Exactly what happened here. I saw it when it was still low, I was about to add it to my list, and ran away when I realized it was signed. Such a shame.

T

brude · « **Reply #983 on:** July 12, 2011, 09:20:29 AM »

The Williams sig looks like the real McCoy.
Too bad the price went so high, I would've gambled.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #984 on:** July 12, 2011, 09:34:11 AM »

Quote from: brude on July 12, 2011, 09:20:29 AM

The Williams sig looks like the real McCoy.
Too bad the price went so high, I would've gambled.

Like I said, the guy's story appears to be solid. He worked in film music and had one degree of separation from John Williams and used his connections to get the sig. Plus, only a music guy would want John Williams' signature on this poster. A faker would put Harrison Ford's sig on it, not John Williams. He claims he got the poster from Pete Vilmur, the author of the Star Wars Poster Book. Presumably, that is verifiable. So in the end it all reasonably adds up. Not guaranteed of course.

The problem is the resale. It would be hard to resell this with that signature on it, even if it is legitimate. So if you buy it, you better count on keeping it forever.

CSM · « **Reply #985 on:** July 12, 2011, 09:54:57 AM »

Quote from: Dread_Pirate_Mel on July 12, 2011, 09:34:11 AM

The problem is the resale. It would be hard to resell this with that signature on it, even if it is legitimate. So if you buy it, you better count on keeping it forever.

And the other problem is that there is a signature on the poster (even if it is authentic)

brude · « **Reply #986 on:** July 12, 2011, 10:04:18 AM »

Quote from: CSM on July 12, 2011, 09:54:57 AM

And the other problem is that there is a signature on the poster (even if it is authentic)

Always the stalwart purist.
I commend you, Chris!
But, wait a minute....don't you have a MUMMY poster signed by Im-Ho-Tep?

CSM · « **Reply #987 on:** July 12, 2011, 11:45:33 AM »

Quote from: brude on July 12, 2011, 10:04:18 AM

Always the stalwart purist.
I commend you, Chris!
But, wait a minute....don't you have a MUMMY poster signed by Im-Ho-Tep?

I wish Ted! Maybe then I could find his tomb and become more famous then Howard Carter

paul waines · « **Reply #988 on:** July 12, 2011, 11:49:36 AM »

I have one signed by Ardath Bay, but I heard it's only a pen name for someone...

CSM · « **Reply #989 on:** July 12, 2011, 12:16:43 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on July 12, 2011, 11:49:36 AM

I have one signed by Ardath Bay, but I heard it's only a pen name for someone...

Cagliostro?

raulleaf · « **Reply #990 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:28:26 PM »

Hey did anybody else's watch item link disappear on ebay?

erik1925 · « **Reply #991 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:38:23 PM »

Quote from: raulleaf on July 12, 2011, 07:28:26 PM

Hey did anybody else's watch item link disappear on ebay?

Nope.

erik1925 · « **Reply #992 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:47:13 PM »

This window card for THE INVISIBLE MAN has been on ebay, and for sale by Egbert, for years. I juts noticed today that his shipping for this single item is $125.00! Even is his long, rambling description, it states: Add $125 for USPS next day shipping to your winning bid.

Arent shipping limits in place so that this very kind of thing cannot be done to gouge a buyer? (That cost alone will deter most anyhow).

http://cgi.ebay.com/INVISIBLE-MAN-MOVIE-POSTER-WINDOW-CARD-1933-PB-VF-/130455309712?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5fbe0d90

guest8 · « **Reply #993 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:56:43 PM »

$125 next day shipping on a flat package that measures 14x22 with insurance doesnt sound too excessive. I shipped a rolled poster next day through UPS with a lot of insurance and it was $100.

erik1925 · « **Reply #994 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:04:41 PM »

That would be fine if it was one of several shipping options. But it is the ONLY option. $:-\$

CSM · « **Reply #995 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:07:28 PM »

I can think of MANY other posters I would like to buy for $7,000 and as a bonus, not have to deal with Egbert...

guest8 · « **Reply #996 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:11:52 PM »

Quote from: erik1925 on July 12, 2011, 08:04:41 PM

That would be fine if it was one of several shipping options. But it is the ONLY option. $:-\$

Maybe .. but if you spend $6k on a window card Id bet you would want next day shipping with full insurance. I mean seriously whats another $100 to ensure you get it quickly and safely?

The big difference between mine and Eggys sales ... I included the shipping in my sale price I didnt charge extra.

brude · « **Reply #997 on:** July 13, 2011, 06:31:46 PM »

Quote from: erik1925 on July 12, 2011, 07:47:13 PM

Arent shipping limits in place so that this very kind of thing cannot be done to gouge a buyer? (That cost alone will deter most anyhow).

I think all that Ebay does is send an advisory while you are posting that your postage is excessive.
You can simply ignore it and finalize your post.

brude · « **Reply #998 on:** July 13, 2011, 06:55:54 PM »

Now, I'm a diehard Dave Stevens fan...but WTF?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270781566772&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #999 on:** July 28, 2011, 10:57:14 PM »

Bradburied has dumped several hundred rolled posters from the 70s and 80s on Ebay auctions this week. Notwithstanding his bad rep around here, I don't doubt most of them, possibly all, are original since they are 27x41, have the GAU logo, and are pretty obscure. Most of them are overpriced, even if they are rolled originals. The best of them, of course, is Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers:

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