Article Summary: An analysis and discussion about trends and business approaches from Studio Resellers in selling props, wardrobe, and other film and television assets without consideration for the specialization demanded by the hobby and expectations of collectors. [Read more…]
Archives for April 2007
Insuring Your Original Prop Collection
Article Summary: Commentary and insights regarding resources available to collectors to insure their collections via Collectibles Insurance Agency. [Read more…]
Incredible World of Spy-Fi
Article Summary: The following is news and information related to the showcasing of the collection of Danny Biederman. [Read more…]
“Screen-Match” Examples
Article Summary: This article discusses and provides examples of what has come to be termed “screen-match” props and wardrobe, whereby unique details of an original prop can be matched to screencaps in a movie or television show. [Read more…]
Fraud, Misrepresentation, Puffing
Article Summary: This is an opinion piece that explores the differences and distinctions between “fraud”, “misrepresentation”, and “puffing”, and how these practices affect the hobby. [Read more…]
Trend: “I Want To Believe”
Article Summary: This opinion piece explores a phenomenon within the hobby of collectors coming from a perspective of wanting to believe a piece is authentic, rather than being discerning and skeptical to properly vet a piece to ensure its marketing matching up with material facts. [Read more…]
What is “Original”?
Article Summary: This is an important article and opinion piece that outlines my own personal criteria and tests for what artifacts (props, costumes, etc.) from a production (film or television) can be considered “Original”. [Read more…]
Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 27: Auction Results
Article Summary: A recap of auction results from Profiles in History 27, courtesy of Tim Ketzer from Ketzer.com. [Read more…]