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Bruce · « **Reply #1750 on:** December 04, 2011, 08:33:29 PM »

Rich, there really were a lot of people glued to their computers the last few hours. In these auctions, you can't take it for granted that it's "yours" until the fat lady sings.

I'm glad you got that poster. It was a must-have for your collection and the price was right.

Bruce

MoviePosterBid.com · « **Reply #1751 on:** December 04, 2011, 08:42:25 PM »

Quote from: Bruce on December 04, 2011, 08:33:29 PM

Rich, there really were a lot of people glued to their computers the last few hours. In these auctions, you can't take it for granted that it's "yours" until the fat lady sings.
I'm glad you got that poster. It was a must-have for your collection and the price was right.
Bruce

"Bruce auctions" always have me at the computer as long as I need to be unless I'm busy and forget
most of my wins are in time extension.

"that poster".. yes, I've been looking for it for a long time.. like 10 years or something. But the larger size, of which one is hanging up at the Hard Rock Casino in the

shop, is really the poster I want. It is about as good a Las Vegas showgirl image can get.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #1752 on:** December 04, 2011, 09:55:48 PM »

Quote from: Bruce on December 04, 2011, 08:09:02 PM

I think I understand why lawyers would find that poster so appealing!

Bruce

We love our clients too!

stewart boyle · « **Reply #1753 on:** December 07, 2011, 02:43:41 PM »

Own up... who did this??

Stew

AdamCarterJones · « **Reply #1754 on:** December 07, 2011, 03:41:55 PM »

I think this guy is taking the mick:

CRAZY PRICE

Needless to say, they never sold the poster...

holiday · « **Reply #1755 on:** December 07, 2011, 04:24:32 PM »

Quote from: bondposters.com on December 07, 2011, 03:41:55 PM

I think this guy is taking the mick:

CRAZY PRICE

Needless to say, they never sold the poster...

HOLY BATSHIT, ROBIN!

paul waines · « **Reply #1756 on:** December 07, 2011, 05:42:13 PM »

That seller doesn't sell posters, just likes to see them on ebay, which he thinks is a kind of like Photobucket. Totally whacked....

MoviePosterBid.com · « **Reply #1757 on:** December 07, 2011, 05:53:04 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on December 07, 2011, 05:42:13 PM

That seller doesn't sell posters, just likes to see them on ebay, which he thinks is a kind of like Photobucket.

he is far from alone

110x75 · « **Reply #1758 on:** December 07, 2011, 10:22:14 PM »

Recently ended on ebay, this great looking 1920 poster for "Treasure Island", with a cast that includes Lon Chaney. Size is 14" x 22" (a quarter sheet?, reproduction?) Any expert around?

According to wikipedia, "Treasure Island" is a lost film, and according to the seller listing "I had the film to go with this and tried watching it but it was poor quality and I couldn't hear any sound so I threw it out"

This leaves just 2 options. Either the seller is lying about having the film or... he deserves an eternal ass-kicking for throwing it (I couldn't hear any sound... yes moron! it`s a silent...

)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110786170174?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&autorefresh=true

Charlie · « **Reply #1759 on:** December 07, 2011, 10:30:10 PM »

http://www.learnaboutmovieposters.com/newsite/index/countries/US/HISTORY/LITHOS/Morganlitho/morganlitho.asp

CSM · « **Reply #1760 on:** December 07, 2011, 10:48:05 PM »

Matias - it sure looks like a window card to me (and the size is right). Shame it's so beat up but I guess the most important parts are ok.

110x75 · « **Reply #1761 on:** December 07, 2011, 10:59:51 PM »

WC it is

If the guy has this WC for a 1920 film, it may not be impossible that he also has (or had) a copy of the film, right?
So, if he threw it away (as his listing says)... how much $ did he lost, and how much must he be punished for trashing this rarity?

CSM · « **Reply #1762 on:** December 07, 2011, 11:20:10 PM »

Quote from: 110x75 on December 07, 2011, 10:59:51 PM

WC it is

If the guy has this WC for a 1920 film, it may not be impossible that he also has (or had) a copy of the film, right?
So, if he threw it away (as his listing says)... how much $ did he lost, and how much must he be punished for trashing this rarity?

Of course its certainly possible he had a copy (somehow?). But I seriously doubt it.

MoviePosterBid.com · « **Reply #1763 on:** December 07, 2011, 11:27:26 PM »

he's probably razzing the viewers

oldposterho · « **Reply #1764 on:** December 07, 2011, 11:33:53 PM »

"Treasure Island" sure looks right to me. Hope it's not stuck on that cardboard though. Would clean up just fine, imho.

I don't think there's much commercial value to finding old "lost" films, I'd be surprised if any of the DVD sales even recoup an expensive restoration, and suspect even a transfer to safety film is barely a breakeven venture. The bragging rights would be priceless though, as would giving back a bit of cinema history. If the story is true, he's a jackass.

--Peter

brude · « **Reply #1765 on:** December 08, 2011, 01:40:08 AM »

Matias, the seller said "I have 3 of these posters listed all seperate titles. I can combine shipping."
I'm curious...Did you look at the other titles? Were they more WC's like this?
Great poster, even with the damage and mounting issues.

paul waines · « **Reply #1766 on:** December 08, 2011, 01:55:36 AM »

I did hear the other film he threw in the bin was London after Midnight....

It's a great poster, I would have went to that myself for it, and the film would have had much more value than the poster.

brude · « **Reply #1767 on:** December 08, 2011, 02:05:28 AM »

Quote from: paul waines on December 08, 2011, 01:55:36 AM

I did hear the other film he threw in the bin was London after Midnight....

I'm still holding out hope a print will surface one of these days..
Can't get enough of the Man of a Thousand Faces, eh?

MoviePosterBid.com · « **Reply #1768 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:28:50 AM »

Quote from: brude on December 08, 2011, 01:40:08 AM

Matias, the seller said "I have 3 of these posters listed all seperate titles. I can combine shipping."
I'm curious...Did you look at the other titles? Were they more WC's like this?
Great poster, even with the damage and mounting issues.

here they are Ted.. they were all in poor shape and really the Treasure Island was the only important item. That title is obviously rare and while I am surprised at the price in this condition, I'm not entirely surprised. Of course, I love the gag he put in there about the film print & can't believe anyone thinks he really meant it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120821593417?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120821593161?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

MoviePosterBid.com · « **Reply #1769 on:** December 08, 2011, 03:32:05 AM »

Quote from: brude on December 08, 2011, 02:05:28 AM

I'm still holding out hope a print will surface one of these days..
Can't get enough of the Man of a Thousand Faces, eh?

if it ever is found, it will be in some super-backwoods place like a small hamlet in Chile or Bulgaria, or even buried in an old Soviet warehouse as "degenerate art"

or

some old studio exec in Hollywood will die and they'll find a room in his wine cellar that is lined with old film prints

brude · « **Reply #1770 on:** December 08, 2011, 10:02:14 AM »

Thanks for posting those, Rich.
Too bad all three were glued to cardboard and weathered as they were.

jayn_j · « **Reply #1771 on:** December 08, 2011, 10:27:09 AM »

Quote from: 110x75 on December 07, 2011, 10:22:14 PM

According to wikipedia, "Treasure Island" is a lost film, and according to the seller listing "I had the film to go with this and tried watching it but it was poor quality and I couldn't hear any sound so I threw it out"

This leaves just 2 options. Either the seller is lying about having the film or... he deserves an eternal ass-kicking for throwing it (I couldn't hear any sound... yes moron! it`s a silent... )

More likely that he had a copy of the 1960 version and confused it with this one.

MoviePosterBid.com · « **Reply #1772 on:** December 08, 2011, 01:33:42 PM »

Quote from: jayn_j on December 08, 2011, 10:27:09 AM

More likely that he had a copy of the 1960 version and confused it with this one.

MORE LIKELY HE HAD NOTHING AND WAS CRACKING A JOKE
DON'T YOU THINK HE WOULD HAVE OFFERED THE PRINT FOR SALE AND GOTTEN $$ FOR IT??

WHERE IS THE HUMOR IN YOU GUYS

oldposterho · « **Reply #1773 on:** December 08, 2011, 06:16:58 PM »

If somebody put it on the interwebs, it has to be true.

wonka · « **Reply #1774 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:43:01 PM »

This poster is BEEEEEEEEEE-UTIFUL.
Ended at just over 5k.
Next time you get one, Bruce, just deal with me directly, OK?

If I splurged on it, I would have it lightly restored and up on the wall ASAP. Just an incredible movie poster.

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