Posters You've Given As Gifts To Non-Collectors

[eatbrie]

My wife's step-brother is visiting from out of state with his family.  Big war buff.  The Hurt Locker, that was him.  Two tours of duty in Iraq. 

Anyhow, he had no idea I collected posters and showed some real interest in the few pieces I showed him.  As a thank you for his interest, I gave him absolute mint copies of Saving Private Ryan, Gladiator and Braveheart.  He was so happy.  Now he wants to build a light box.  A new collector, maybe?

 

T

[Simes]

Splendid stuff.

You sew the seeds and the trees grow...

[eatbrie]

Well, I gave him some cheap stuff, so nothing too exciting, but his excitement was.  Made it worthwhile.

T

[CJ138]

That's awesome T

[guest4955]

My wife's step-brother is visiting from out of state with his family.  Big war buff.  The Hurt Locker, that was him.  Two tours of duty in Iraq. 

Anyhow, he had no idea I collected posters and showed some real interest in the few pieces I showed him.  As a thank you for his interest, I gave him absolute mint copies of Saving Private Ryan, Gladiator and Braveheart.  He was so happy.  Now he wants to build a light box.  A new collector, maybe?

 

T

[guest4955]

My pal Nick's 50th bday is in two weeks so I got crafty and resourceful. I recently got this Italian locadina - in English curiously - and am gifting it (with MY sig):



His wifey Casey wrote me and proclaimed it a "Cooooooool!" idea.

*****

Nick (4th right) and me (3rd right) - I was his best man in 1995! First and only time "feeling the breeze"!

[guest4955]

"It’ll go in our tv/entertainment room and we’ll see it daily! Can’t wait….. And I like that the poster will be a continuing reminder of why we got married and the happiness of that day."

Response by cousin's new wife Nicole to late wedding gift (LB'd by Poster Mountain, minor touch-up awaits):

[guest4955]

[guest4955]

So I lucked into a 40x60 for $75 shipped:



*****

My pal/ex-colleague is an INSANE music fan:
- has attended 1000+ music concerts/events
- has a ginormous synthesizer
- plays guitar
- had several thousand physical LPs/CDs



*****

So I'm not surprised he wants:

[guest4955]

NOBODY LIKES MOVIE POSTERS! 

Well mebbe. You don't want to overshare your esoteric hobby - gardening, soccer, NASCAR, whatev - on somebody with "less than zero interest" in the subject.

BUT it's fine to occasionally mention MPs to others - and sometimes they get intrigued.

My wild brilliant college pal Bob - who started www.Geotoys.shop, an erudite toy company - exhibited zero interest in MPs so I rarely mentioned them.

But I was quite surprised when he mentioned he was buying a new house ... and asked about decorating with international MPs. So I ran some of my unloved MPs and donated the ones he wanted to him, bc no way he would make time to buy them on eBay for himself.

Not bad choices on his part:



 

[redman]

i would have asked for your sullivan's travels

[eatbrie]

I'm playing a dangerous game.  I've been doing major construction to my house since last November, and our contractor hasn't asked for a penny yet.  I'm talking structural work downstairs, steel beams to support the second story, new kitchen, new hardwood floors, on and on.  We owe him a lot. 

A month ago, he discovered that I collect movie posters and we've been talking movies ever since.  He now loves posters and wants posters, so I've been gifting him a few posters in the hope that he knocks a few thousands off the bill.  Wishful thinking, probably    We'll see.  Last week was a Japanese Godfather B0, this week is a Star Wars D and the Dark Knight "Why So Serious".  All posters I have multiple of, so nothing taken from my collection.  It may be for nothing, though, but worth the try.

T

[okiehawker]

I'm playing a dangerous game.  I've been doing major construction to my house since last November, and our contractor hasn't asked for a penny yet.  I'm talking structural work downstairs, steel beams to support the second story, new kitchen, new hardwood floors, on and on.  We owe him a lot. 

A month ago, he discovered that I collect movie posters and we've been talking movies ever since.  He now loves posters and wants posters, so I've been gifting him a few posters in the hope that he knocks a few thousands off the bill.  Wishful thinking, probably    We'll see.  Last week was a Japanese Godfather B0, this week is a Star Wars D and the Dark Knight "Why So Serious".  All posters I have multiple of, so nothing taken from my collection.  It may be for nothing, though, but worth the try.

T

An interesting roll of the dice, T.  If nothing else, a fun tip for a job well done, eh?  Okie

[eatbrie]

An interesting roll of the dice, T.  If nothing else, a fun tip for a job well done, eh?  Okie

He's taken a few Cuban cigars too  

And he has a list of posters he wants me to get for him.  One of them would be a least 2 grand, if I can find it.  That's when my wife said no more.

T

[Simes]

He hasn't even asked for any up-front materials costs??

[eatbrie]

Nothing.  Since November.  And we’re talking 6 figures ++.  He keeps saying don’t worry about it, don’t worry about it, but we keep adding to the tab.  I’m a little worried.

T

[Antoine1973]

Not to be grim, but I would be worried if I were you.  I've had several houses renovated over the years (and I'm currently renovating a couple of apartments in Manhattan), and it's highly unusual for a contractor not to give you an update on where things stand budget-wise.  This is especially true when doing structural work, as those situations always end up either taking more time or costing more than initially anticipated.

Also, unless you have specifically discussed receiving a discount from him in exchange for giving him some movie posters, I would think it is wishful thinking on your part to expect that he will deduct a few thousand off your final invoice.  I think it's time for a frank and open conversation before you go further along with this.

[eatbrie]

All good points.

We didn't get him out of nowhere, though.  He's worked for a very close friend of ours (who recommended him) and did the exact same thing.  He came in 10% above his original quote, which is totally fine to me.  I'd expect 20% since we added a bunch of stuff.  And the posters, well, a Dark Knight is not going to make or break anything   We're not talking expensive stuff here, so I'm okay to let them go for nothing.  And it's not for nothing.  I got a few tequilas with him and enjoyed some good movie talk.  But you're right, I need a little more than a good talk if I'm going to gift him the more expensive stuff.

T

[MoviePosterBid.com]

Novocaine, with Steve Martin, to my dentist, last week

[okiehawker]

Novocaine, with Steve Martin, to my dentist, last week

Good choice, Richie.  Is it the version with Steve Martin looking in the mouth?  Novovaine sure beats restraints and whiskey, eh? Okie

[erik1925]

Give us a poster pic, Rich! 

[MoviePosterBid.com]

Good choice, Richie.  Is it the version with Steve Martin looking in the mouth?  Novovaine sure beats restraints and whiskey, eh? Okie

no I don't have that poster, but this one, he looks like my dentist. he thought it was a real laugh

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a5/Novocaine-Poster.jpg/220px-Novocaine-Poster.jpg

[okiehawker]

no I don't have that poster, but this one, he looks like my dentist. he thought it was a real laugh

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a5/Novocaine-Poster.jpg/220px-Novocaine-Poster.jpg

Hi Richie,  That's funny that they look alike.  When you're sedated do you ever hear Steve Martin's voice reminiscing about Bernadette or Victoria?  Okie

[MoviePosterBid.com]

I don't need sendation

[okiehawker]

I don't need sendation

Ha!  Good one.  Okie