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Movie Memorabilia - What's The Appeal?
By Ron
Movie Memorabilia can be just about anything associated with a movie, actor, actress, famous theaters, even film studios. Usually the list includes posters, photographs, scripts, film cells even costumes and props. There's almost no limit, assuming you're willing to do the research and legwork. You may one day, through research and patience find someone who has that vintage lobby card with Charlie Chan in "The Shanghai Chest" who'll no doubt be waiting for just the right buyer. To be successful, you'll need to be knowledgeable of an items value and be able verify its authenticity.
What's The Appeal?
Collecting movie memorabilia is just a hobby for most people. They like the idea of "owning" a little piece of movie history. An item might remind them of their favorite movie or movie star. For others, it's an investment. Recently, a Sean Connery action figure, along with various 007 model clothes, was auctioned off at Christie's Auction House in London. The purchase price: $830. So, while it's purely enjoyment for most, it can be very lucrative for the savvy and knowledgeable investor.
Whether you're collecting movie memorabilia for fun or investment, you'll want to be aware of a few simple guidelines.
Quality vs Quantity
It almost goes without saying but usually, the better the condition, the more valuable it is. Don't let emotion carry you away. This is a time for selectivity not impulse buying. I don't care how much you love John Wayne, a cardboard cutout of the great actor is a great find but if it's missing an arm, it will of course be less valuable - unless you have verifiable proof that it was John Wayne who tore off the arm! In that case less really would be more.
What's It Worth?
What makes an item valuable. It boils down to how bad someone wants it and how much they're willing to pay for it. Generally, the older an item
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