The latest stats for Original Prop Blog, as of February 28, 2009… [Read more…]
The “Billboardization” of eBay: Auction Site or Advertising Machine?
All of the recent, and mostly detrimental policy changes and other developments aside (see Related Articles), I’ve found that there seems to be a significant shift with eBay in placing more and more advertising in front of its customers. [Read more…]
Original Prop Blog – January 2009 Stats
The latest traffic stats for Original Prop Blog, as of January 31, 2009… [Read more…]
Original Prop Blog – December 2008 Stats
The latest traffic stats for Original Prop Blog, as of December 31, 2008… [Read more…]
Original Prop Hobby – 2008 Year in Review
As was the case last year (see 2007 Year in Review), what follows is an editorial review of my personal views with regards to the hobby, looking back at the top trends and news stories of 2008. As always, there were a lot of interesting developments and events, and quite a bit to review and consider. [Read more…]
A Case Against Buying “Original” TV & Movie Props, Costumes, and Memorabilia as Gifts
This will probably be the shortest editorial I’ve written, as it is an easy argument to make. My view is – and this is something I’ve personally stressed to friends and family for years – buying an “original” movie or television prop or costume as a gift is a well-intended but very bad idea. [Read more…]
Original Prop Blog – November 2008 Stats
The latest traffic stats for Original Prop Blog, as of November 30, 2008… [Read more…]
Original TV & Movie Prop “Red Flags”: Detrimental Trends in the Marketplace
I’ve noticed a number of trends on the rise of late, in the marketing and sale of original movie and television props and costumes in the marketplace, that are to the detriment of consumer hobbyists. [Read more…]