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CSM · « **Reply #1950 on:** January 28, 2012, 07:06:04 PM »

Quote from: eatbrie on January 28, 2012, 06:59:06 PM

How do you get something like this restored? It's missing half the poster? What's the point? It's worthless, IMO.

I think the bigger problem is probably that it's card stock and has a lot of water staining and ink discolouration.

Really the credits (the 10 inches that are missing) could be replaced. This is done for window cards that have been trimmed quite frequently.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #1951 on:** January 28, 2012, 07:23:36 PM »

You don't have to replace the bottom 10" - the title and essential credits are at the top - if it had to be trimmed, that was the "least harmful trim" possible. The water-staining is the big problem IMHO.

CSM · « **Reply #1952 on:** January 28, 2012, 07:30:02 PM »

Quote from: Dread_Pirate_Mel on January 28, 2012, 07:23:36 PM

You don't have to replace the bottom 10" - the title and essential credits are at the top - if it had to be trimmed, that was the "least harmful trim" possible. The water-staining is the big problem IMHO.

I agree about the water staining on a card stock poster (as I outlined) but if the buyer is planning on reselling and not keeping it - the missing 10 inches certainly need to be restored for any hope of getting a nice price.

Tang Lung in Rome · « **Reply #1953 on:** January 29, 2012, 12:45:15 AM »

She can visit me ANY time

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #1954 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:29:46 PM »

FB internat with extra fold goes for $634 (zooming from $88 in the last 30 seconds):

Zorba · « **Reply #1955 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:59:02 PM »

Quote from: Dread_Pirate_Mel on January 30, 2012, 08:29:46 PM

FB internat with extra fold goes for $634 (zooming from $88 in the last 30 seconds):

Third one?

Quote from: Dread_Pirate_Mel on December 12, 2011, 06:56:18 PM

Another Ferris Bueller zoomed to $705 at the end (this is second copy this seller has sold, she told me it was a separate poster):

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #1956 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:07:48 PM »

Manifesti (in Switzerland) has been selling multiple copies of many rare international posters. Based on the feedback, it's all treat, no trick....

Zorba · « **Reply #1957 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:37:00 PM »

Ahhhhh. I see. Thank you sir.

Side question. How common is that extra fold on the latest one? I dont remember seeing many.

Harry Caul · « **Reply #1958 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:23:50 PM »

Yes, I've bought from them several times before... Good seller. But be careful to read the descriptions. A lot of their stock was well used!

Charlie · « **Reply #1959 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:42:01 PM »

Well besides the Pearl Harbor B1s I did get two of my main targets, the Priceless quad and this one, tonight... Think I should show it to my wife now or when its delivered (her name is Roma; I bought the Argentinian a few weeks ago). I think I should frame it and put it on the wall near her side of the bed...

wonka · « **Reply #1960 on:** January 31, 2012, 10:55:47 PM »

Quote from: Charlie on January 31, 2012, 09:42:01 PM

That poster must be a misprint, I just watched Total Recall again, and that chick is definitely in that movie.

holiday · « **Reply #1961 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:18:34 PM »

THAT is AWESOME!

Neo · « **Reply #1962 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:58:12 PM »

The Matrix B1 (good to very good) sold for $17!

Wow. About 4 times what I paid a few months ago, but I have to agree with H's philosophy, that I'm glad I got it then, because who knows if or when it would appear for sale again, and I like the B1.

Still can't believe it sold for $17.

eatbrie · « **Reply #1963 on:** February 01, 2012, 12:00:26 AM »

It's wrong. I already have it, so I didn't pay attention to it. Otherwise, I would have got myself a 2nd copy.

T

CSM · « **Reply #1964 on:** February 01, 2012, 12:03:00 AM »

Quote from: NeoLoco on January 31, 2012, 11:58:12 PM

The Matrix B1 (good to very good) sold for $17! Wow. About 4 times what I paid a few months ago, but I have to agree with H's philosophy, that I'm glad I got it then, because who knows if or when it would appear for sale again, and I like the B1. Still can't believe it sold for $17.

4x more than what you paid or 4x less than what you paid?

Neo · « **Reply #1965 on:** February 01, 2012, 12:14:18 AM »

I hear ya, T. That was a great deal for the lucky fella who won it.

Chris, I paid 4 times more for mine.

Some people here definitely got some cool stuff tonight. Congrats to you guys.

CSM · « **Reply #1966 on:** February 01, 2012, 12:17:02 AM »

Quote from: NeoLoco on February 01, 2012, 12:14:18 AM

I hear ya, T. That was a great deal for the lucky fella who won it.

Chris, I paid 4 times more for mine.

Ah - well that makes more sense

stewart boyle · « **Reply #1967 on:** February 01, 2012, 06:36:28 AM »

Yesterday,I was ever so quietly..sneaking up behind a Star Wars style c that was on the bay for £31 with just under 2 days to go.
Then BOOM !
Someone else threw the seller a £500 offer and he closed the auction.
Can't supply the link as I am using my phone just now.
Poster was mint too :-(
Stew

guest8 · « **Reply #1968 on:** February 01, 2012, 08:42:23 AM »

Quote from: NeoLoco on January 31, 2012, 11:58:12 PM

The Matrix B1 (good to very good) sold for $17! Wow. About 4 times what I paid a few months ago, but I have to agree with H's philosophy, that I'm glad I got it then, because who knows if or when it would appear for sale again, and I like the B1. Still can't believe it sold for $17.

IMHO .. Good to very good is just a touch below the condition that Id like most of my posters to be in .. I cant complain enough about how misleading I feel that fair/good/fine grading scale is .. Ill take the C scale any day over that one.

ddilts399 · « **Reply #1969 on:** February 01, 2012, 09:52:10 AM »

I bought the other Matrix last night for a whole $5. I didnt expect to win it and already have one, but hell for $5, throw it on the pile!

archie leach · « **Reply #1970 on:** February 01, 2012, 05:51:33 PM »

On Bruce's grading scale I rarely consider anything below very good. For modern posters, I wouldn't even consider it. The Winter's Bone posters would have gone for more had I seen them earlier.

eatbrie · « **Reply #1971 on:** February 01, 2012, 06:06:58 PM »

I wanted the Winter's Bone posters too but didn't bid because Holiday was already there. Same with a couple of posters HarryCaul wanted. I usually don't bid when I recognize the name of the buyer and he's a friend.

T

ddilts399 · « **Reply #1972 on:** February 03, 2012, 12:15:40 PM »

Japanese posters have gotten ridiculous, time to move to ... French posters!

holiday · « **Reply #1973 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:32:26 PM »

Quote from: ddilts399 on February 03, 2012, 12:15:40 PM

Japanese posters have gotten ridiculous, time to move to ... French posters!

Right?! I used to be you could pick them all up for 10 or 20 a pop - great titles. Now, everyone is all over them. I think folks like you and I, Dale, were fortunate to buy what we did when we did.

eatbrie · « **Reply #1974 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:14:29 PM »

It's all your fault, Holiday. Before I knew you, I had 5 or 6 Japanese posters. Now I have almost 600. Thanks a lot!

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