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

[Tob]

Museum glass is worth spending the extra on for special pieces IMO. I have a couple of prints framed up using TruVue Museum glass and the anti-reflection thing is pretty amazing...like there's no glass at all. Quite pricey though...I'd recommend finding a decent local archival framer and seeing some examples.

[enki]

Thanks for all the feedback everyone!

My intention was not to start a debate about the pros and cons of one framer/store over another. To clarify, I was looking for some feedback about methods of proper storage. For example, is simply placing the poster in the frame (loose) OK, which is what I currently do, or would it be better to mount it on a border mat with archival tape to prevent the edges (specifically the bottom) from being rested on?

[oldposterho]

Sue does indeed do custom framing at a deep discount, all my "keepers" are done with custom wooden frames.  The downside is it's better to be there to make your selection but I've also left it up to her and been very pleased with the results.  I prefer mattes and UV non-glare plexi and would never attach a poster with any tape or such.  The mattes hold mine down.  Also have the cheapos and just toss the poster in and never had any problems.

--Peter

[crowzilla]

I made the mistake of using glass in my frames one time when I first started collecting.
Won't do that again.

[jayn_j]

I made the mistake of using glass in my frames one time when I first started collecting.
Won't do that again.

+1.  I initially used glass in 8 frames.  3 moves later, I am down to 3.  The rest have broken in the moves or during poster replacement.  Glass is Expensive, heavy, retains heat and provides no better UV protection.

[MoviePosterBid.com]

the worst problem with glass framing is - as jay said - it retains heat.. But he didn't go far enough - it transfers heat to the paper & will eventually degrade the paper quality. Use plexi glass

[wonka]

Yeah, all those major art museums, institutions, the Smithsonian, etc...obviously don't know what they are doing.

They should switch out all that glass with plexi, stat!

[enki]

But don't those museums, etc. that use glass also have specially designed climate/humidity/etc. control systems to ensure that everything inside the frame is kept in optimum and static conditions?

[MoviePosterBid.com]

Ben, absolutely glass shouldn't be used except for special framing that allows for heat dump.

I used to have my Kong 1952R framed under glass. For 20 years. The result was the paper brittled and it's one of just 5 pieces I have sent out for restoration in my life. Glass is misery for paper

[Silhouette]

No she does not do ornate gold frames that your wife will focus on, forgetting what the poster is worth, because the frame goes with the couch and china cabinet

And that was my point if you re-read my post, simply one of decor and when (anyone's wife) is involved that costs money. Every day.

[MoviePosterBid.com]

my point however David was concerning archival quality.. 

[Silhouette]

my point however David was concerning archival quality..  

Then Rich, it seems we both have a point which we have now since made and it seems we were both right.

[enki]

So I just spoke to Sue, and we talked about what was best. She agreed that the standard archival or deluxe frame cut to the exact size would be perfectly fine for long term archival storage and presentation. She also said that matting would not be needed or advised, and that she has framed $300k pieces using the standard method (with tension clips) and the posters have been fine. So I guess I will go with that.

I do need to make sure I get the correct sizing though. The poster is supposedly 24x37, but I need to confirm that this is the exact measurements. I would like to get the frame ordered now so that it was ready when I receive my poster, but I guess it's better to be safe than sorry. I'll see if I can dig up some more info on the poster in the mean time (measurement wise).

[MoviePosterBid.com]

David, I'll let you sit in the corner alone.. I know another corner where there is a female kitty.

Enki.. email Grey and I'm certain they can give you exact measurements for the poster.

[Silhouette]

I know another corner where there is a female kitty.

Rich, I do not need to know that the Viagra has kicked in...

[Threenero]

anyone else see this auction?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230818050577?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

i want his drawers 

[MoviePosterBid.com]

in his listing, he has a DS Reservoir Dogs poster

I've never seen a DS on this title and I'm guessing it is a video poster

[eatbrie]

What pleases me most is that I got mine a couple days ago for $15.

FYI: I have received 7 emails from forum members asking me to get them a Dark Knight Imax poster.  I didn't buy my poster on Ebay, and the people I bought it from only had one left, which I took. 

So no, I cannot.  Sorry.

T

[Tob]

in his listing, he has a DS Reservoir Dogs poster

I've never seen a DS on this title and I'm guessing it is a video poster

It's a quad, so DS is legit for Reservoir Dogs, although it sounds as if it has been trimmed.

[Zorba]

It's a quad, so DS is legit for Reservoir Dogs, although it sounds as if it has been trimmed.

Yes and yes the quad should be the full 40 x 30.

[MoviePosterBid.com]

It's a quad, so DS is legit for Reservoir Dogs, although it sounds as if it has been trimmed.

I was just quick reading.. didn't think of quads

[velvet11]

Thanks! Good idea, that would be an interesting story to hear.

Bruce, since you mentioned that you knew John and his family, do you think you could see if they would be willing to talk about it (or with me)?

Normally, I'm not a real 'signature' collector, and this one is so simple that I would normally be concerned. But I did some prior research and confirmed that's how George Lucas signed things (recently), plus it's coming from a notable collector and through a reputable auction house, so there is enough there to verify it's authenticity.

How rare is it for Lucas to sign things? Is he one of those people who is against it in general?

I'm really excited I got it. I did not originally plan on going for such a high priced item. I've been looking forward to this auction for months, waiting to pick up a couple good SW items. But when all the other ones I was looking at (Birthday, Chaykin, etc.) started skyrocketing last night to (IMHO) crazy prices, I figured I might as well go big. Plus, these are very rare to see at auction, so who knows when I would get another chance.  I think I did fairly well price wise. I wouldn't have bid any more than what I won it for, and I had assumed it would have gone for somewhere in the estimate range ($5-8k), especially since an unsigned one went for $6k a while ago.

I knew John, and while I don't know the specific story of the Lucas signature on this poster, I don't think you have anything to worry about. John knew Star Wars collectors and fans from all over, some of whom worked at or still work at Lucasfilm. It doesn't really surprise me that he managed to get this poster signed.

Lucas doesn't sign stuff too frequently, but he does sign things here and there. The last time I saw John was at the home of a mutual friend, and he had a birthday cake poster signed by Lucas hanging on his wall.

 ron

[paul waines]

anyone else see this auction?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230818050577?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

i want his drawers 

He's been trying to sell this lot for quite a while, he's in the U.K.   
Most of his posters are just modern rubbish, so he's never going to
get anywhere near that price.

Keep an eye out for draws, they do come up on the Bay for reasonable
prices. Like all bargains, it's a waiting game....
 

[Silhouette]

Beautiful set of drawers came up today http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261074122636&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1123

I wouldn't pay that sort of money but they are nice. As always Melbourne has all the cool wooden ones...

[Ari]

Beautiful set of drawers came up today http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261074122636&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:AU:1123

As always Melbourne has all the cool wooden ones...

thats to match their personalities.