I saw this posting on Ebay today>
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331654897606?euid=b12bf3df41294835a955f2bfa69d64c2&cp=1And thought nice, I've been after this for a while but it usually goes for a lot more than I'm willing to pay, So I thought I'll put a bid(insert snipe here) in towards the end of the auction, Then I had a closer look at the light coming in through the tree just upper right of the T in the E.T logo.
As in the image I found on a website the original tree should have a blurry look rather than the sharper look as in the fake bootleg one, The blurry look light through the tree can also be seen more clearly just below and to the left of the red highlight ring, Again look at the bootlegs much sharper light/tree shot.
So I sent the seller this message>
"Pretty sure this is fake, If you compare it an original version yours is sharp where it should not be as in the fake version and blurry where it should be sharp like this>
http://originalvintagemovieposters.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ET-Authentication.jpgVery much doubt your friend bought this from Cinemasterpieces without them informing him it's a re-print. If you look at Cinemasters auction for the same poster at $2k + you can even see there version is blurry on the light coming through the tree line next to the E.T. logo as in your 3rd pic from the right on your auction page."
Which he replied>
"Well they sold me a fake one then, & I need to make my money back!"
And he came back with>
"Just contacted cinema masters, and they said mine is authentic!"
So I sent>
"So why does it look like the fake one in your pics and does match cinema masters own picture from their auction ? Again look at yours in the area that I mentioned>light coming through the gaps by the T in the E.T logo, Sharp in yours blurry on cinema masters like it should be if original>
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-T-CineMasterpieces-RARE-BIKE-MOON-ORIGINAL-MOVIE-POSTER-1982-ET-/191279841493?hash=item2c892ac0d5Just zoom into yours and then cinema masters and you'll see what I mean. This poster usually goes for upwards of $1000 for an original good condition one (not based on inflated ebay prices) "
To which he replied>
"I have no idea, but we'll see."
So what do you guys think ? is just naive or just another scummy ebayer trying to pull a fast one ? or am I totally wrong ?