Where do you all get your kick ass paper weights?

[Harry Caul]

Carson, unknowingly sparked this topic here when he asked Erich where he got those awesome paper weights (shown below).  Anyway, I'm sick of using books and scotch glasses so I want to know too.  I don't want them to be frilly, colorful, etched with sports team logos, or Italian blown glass, or whatever... just something nice and simple that won't distract from the poster like those in the photo below.

Ideally it would be nice not to have to spend $50+ on 4 either.  Around $30 or less would be great if that is possible. 



BTW, sorry if this is posted in the wrong place... it is probably of interest to all collectors but I didn't really see good home for it in that section.  Mods, feel free to move this if necessary.

[linder1]

They're acrylic.  I'll find the link when I get home -- bookmark is not on this machine.

I had to spend a total of $40 or so with shipping, which I thought was expensive.  But they sure do look nice and are sufficiently heavy to hold down 99% of posters.  Sometimes with a really thick and curly B1 it will lift up a little.

I'll also dig up the exact specs I ordered.

Brace yourself, company X, for a rash of orders of random chunks of clear acrylic!!

[Harry Caul]

Yes, please share! 

On a side note, I started searching on eBay... you wouldn't believe some of the paperweights they have! Maybe I should go for a Universal Horror theme?  On second... maybe not!

[CSM]

They sell similar small but heavy acrylic pieces all over the place here with all manner of creepy crawlies encased within

From spiders to scorpions to bats to centipedes - perfect theme for holding down horror posters!

[Harry Caul]

Well, if  you don't mind the scalloped edges, these are actually pretty nice (crystal) and are only $10 shipped for four!

[brude]

Poor bat bastard.  I've worked with live bats and many of them have better personalities than most of the two-legged arseholes I encounter on a daily basis.
I might buy this one to give it a proper burial.

[Harry Caul]

Alright, so the same company with the scalloped ones above also have other nicer crystal close-out paperweights.  They are $8.25 shipped each, but don't buy yet as I'm inquiring about deals for sets of four for us collectors.  I would imagine crystal would be even better than acrylic as they would be heavier, no?  I think they'll come down as shipping should scale with quantity the way they have them listed.

I'll post back when I get a response... in the mean time, would anyone be interested in a set of four of these 3.5" diameter weights if we could get them at like $20-$25 shipped (continental US probably)?

[Harry Caul]

Poor bat bastard.  I've worked with live bats and many of them have better personalities than most of the two-legged arseholes I encounter on a daily basis.
I might buy this one to give it a proper burial.

That was my thought as well 

[CSM]

Poor bat bastard.  I've worked with live bats and many of them have better personalities than most of the two-legged arseholes I encounter on a daily basis.
I might buy this one to give it a proper burial.

This has been my experience with almost every animal I have encountered...

[Dr Hackenbush]

I'd buy a set, too

[linder1]

I would go in for one set of these.  I hope this doesn't turn into a logistical nightmare for you though.

[Harry Caul]

NOTE: I have no affiliation with this company, I just thought this was a good deal and wanted to share.

Alright, here is the deal... Their stock on eBay is apparently all they have.  I've listed out everything they have that is not engraved below.  If you want to take advantage of this, please respond to the thread and note which ones (and quantity you emailed them about).  That way we aren't all emailing about the same set of 4.

Email: scliquidations@aol.com

Tell them you are a poster collector and would like a similar deal, (4) for $20 shipped.  Give them a link to the auction for the one you want.  They will send you a PayPal invoice directly (not through eBay).  I assume they will eventually adjust the auction stock.


ROUND 3.5"
Paperweight, 3-1/2"D, Crystal Presse, Papier Plat (300377852927) QTY 15 -- I BOUGHT 4 OF THESE
Paperweight, 3-1/2"D, Crystal Presse, Papier Plat (300377949520) QTY 12


ROUND 3.25" -- These look like one side has an ever-so-slight flat spot
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 3-1/4"D x 3/4"H (360217982983) QTY 5
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 3-1/4"D x 3/4"H (300377852913) QTY 5


RECTANGULAR ~4" x ? -- Maybe these square ones would slip less?
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 4"D x 1-1/4" (360217901466) QTY 5
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 4"D x 1-1/4" (360217982988) QTY 5


ROUND 3.125" -- With some bevels that gives the edges a bit of a gemstone look
Round Cut Crystal, Paperweight, 3-1/8"D (300377868593) QTY 5

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ROUND 3.75" SCALLOPED -- Just buy these direct on ebay for $1.49/each.  Shipping only jumps from $5 for 1 to $7-ish for 4 -- so about $10 for 4!
Paperweight, Crystal, Scallop 3-3/4"D x 3/4"H (300370777556) QTY 58

[Harry Caul]

By the way, I was told they use flat rate shipping ($10).  So discounts for more quantity... for example, even though it is 4 for $20, I was told they could do 12 for $35!  Enjoy!

[supraman079]

I'd like to get some of these for sure. So do we think the rectangle ones will slide less and a little bigger/heavier or should we get the circle ones?

[Harry Caul]

Get the while they are hot... I just decided to add (4) of the square ones to my order incase they are any better!  I'm inquiring about how much extra after the first (4) for $20 -- I suggested $8 for the next (4)!

ROUND 3.5"
Paperweight, 3-1/2"D, Crystal Presse, Papier Plat (300377852927) QTY 15 -- I BOUGHT 4 OF THESE
Paperweight, 3-1/2"D, Crystal Presse, Papier Plat (300377949520) QTY 12

ROUND 3.25" -- These look like one side has an ever-so-slight flat spot
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 3-1/4"D x 3/4"H (360217982983) QTY 5
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 3-1/4"D x 3/4"H (300377852913) QTY 5

RECTANGULAR ~4" x ? -- Maybe these square ones would slip less?
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 4"D x 1-1/4" (360217901466) QTY 5 -- I BOUGHT 4 OF THESE
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 4"D x 1-1/4" (360217982988) QTY 5

ROUND 3.125" -- With some bevels that gives the edges a bit of a gemstone look
Round Cut Crystal, Paperweight, 3-1/8"D (300377868593) QTY 5

[linder1]

It's Terminator and paper weight MADNESS today!!!


I just emailed for 4 of the 3.5" diameter ones.  Haven't gotten a reply back and it's been 4 whole minutes.  I may gnaw my own arm off.

[Harry Caul]

If you guys can, please quote the list above (and strike when they are gone) so we can more easily keep track of what is left...

ROUND 3.5"
Paperweight, 3-1/2"D, Crystal Presse, Papier Plat (300377852927) QTY 15 -- 4 HARRY, 4 ERICH, 7 LEFT
Paperweight, 3-1/2"D, Crystal Presse, Papier Plat (300377949520) QTY 12

ROUND 3.25" -- These look like one side has an ever-so-slight flat spot
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 3-1/4"D x 3/4"H (360217982983) QTY 5
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 3-1/4"D x 3/4"H (300377852913) QTY 5

RECTANGULAR ~4" x ? -- Maybe these square ones would slip less?
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 4"D x 1-1/4" (360217901466) QTY 5 -- 4 HARRY
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 4"D x 1-1/4" (360217982988) QTY 5

ROUND 3.125" -- With some bevels that gives the edges a bit of a gemstone look
Round Cut Crystal, Paperweight, 3-1/8"D (300377868593) QTY 5 -- 4 CARSON

[Harry Caul]

It's Terminator and paper weight MADNESS today!!!


I just emailed for 4 of the 3.5" diameter ones.  Haven't gotten a reply back and it's been 4 whole minutes.  I may gnaw my own arm off.

From what I read about Terminator, SC Liquidation is about as responsive as Mondo!  That is why we should keep track independent of our email confirmations!  It is almost 5pm on the East Coast... we may not hear back until Monday now!

[Dr Hackenbush]

I put in an order for 4 of these: Paperweight, 3-1/2"D, Crystal Presse, Papier Plat (300377949520)

[linder1]

Got email confirmation!

[Harry Caul]

Got email confirmation!

Which auction did you order your 4 from? I have you listed on the first auction but just in case...

[kauaitx]

This is great!  Thanks for setting this up, Harry.  It was fun getting these along with you guys.

Add me to this list of (4) rectangular crystal weights. (Because I'm square, too.)

I haven't gotten confirmation by email, though. I decided to call and leave a message as well, but, alas, it was 5PM EST and I'm sure they closed up shop for the day.  They work everyday until 9PM M-S and until 6PM Sunday according to their website:

http://www.sc-liquidations.com/

ROUND 3.5"
Paperweight, 3-1/2"D, Crystal Presse, Papier Plat (300377852927) QTY 15 -- 4 HARRY, 4 ERICH, 7 LEFT
Paperweight, 3-1/2"D, Crystal Presse, Papier Plat (300377949520) QTY 12

ROUND 3.25" -- These look like one side has an ever-so-slight flat spot
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 3-1/4"D x 3/4"H (360217982983) QTY 5
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 3-1/4"D x 3/4"H (300377852913) QTY 5

RECTANGULAR ~4" x ? -- Maybe these square ones would slip less?
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 4"D x 1-1/4" (360217901466) QTY 5 -- 4 HARRY
Paperweight, L.E. Smith Crystal, 4"D x 1-1/4" (360217982988) QTY 5 -- 4 JEANNIE

ROUND 3.125" -- With some bevels that gives the edges a bit of a gemstone look
Round Cut Crystal, Paperweight, 3-1/8"D (300377868593) QTY 5 -- 4 CARSON

My only regret is not getting that Alamo Roadshow Terminator 2!   I've been eschewing these posters, but the T2 is so impressive and arresting.  I sniffle at my lost.


Jeannie

[linder1]

Which auction did you order your 4 from? I have you listed on the first auction but just in case...

The look the same but actually I used the second link under that heading.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Paperweight-3-1-2-D-Crystal-Presse-Papier-Plat_W0QQitemZ300377949520QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45efebc550

[Dr Hackenbush]

Got email confirmation!

Same here and paid for.  Thanks for setting this up, Harry

[linder1]

I can't figure out how to get the formatting based on the last version.  Do we have to redo all the formatting every single time (strikethroughs, bold, etc.)?