Though the Heritage auction was held last week, I just now looked to see the results of the Statue of Liberty head attributed to Planet of the Apes that was one of the Featured Items (which was the cover specimen of Profiles in History’s auction this past August, and went unsold – see prior article, “Heritage Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – October 6-7, 2007“). [Read more…]
The “Other” Dealer Issue: Communication & Good Will
Most of my opinion pieces on the blog involve issues of provenance and authenticity. That really goes to the heart of the hobby, and makes up much of the minefield that original prop collectors navigate as they transact in the marketplace.
The “Other” issue, which gets less attention here and on the discussion forums, is one just as prevalent and much easier to resolve: Business Practices & Customer Service [Read more…]
‘It’s a Wrap!’ Customer Service Complaints Reach New High
There has been an increasing rise of complaints about a variety of issues around the net about It’s a Wrap’s management of the Star Trek eBay auctions. [Reference: It’s A Wrap Homepage, It’s A Wrap eBay “ME” Page] [Read more…]
Heritage Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – October 6-7, 2007
The next Heritage Auction Galleries Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction is scheduled for October 6-7, 2007. [Read more…]
Profiles in History 28 Held Yesterday, Today
Profiles in History 28 was held yesterday and today, with the majority props being auctioned today at Profiles in Calabasas Hills, over the Internet via eBay Live Auctions, and by phone. [Read more…]
300: Did They Reuse Props/Designs from Other Films? – Update 5
This is an additional update to these articles:
300: Did They Reuse Props/Designs from Other Films? – Update 1 – Update 2 – Update 3 – Update 4
Steve Knight of RareProps sent me a photo with the following information, with permission to post here: [Read more…]
300: Did They Reuse Props/Designs from Other Films? – Update 4
This is an additional update to these articles:
300: Did They Reuse Props/Designs from Other Films? – Update 1 – Update 2 – Update 3
Here are some comments from David of Back Lot Props, reposted from his reader comment posted in Update 2: [Read more…]
300: Did They Reuse Props/Designs from Other Films? – Update 3
I have received some correspondence from Steve Knight of RareProps.com, and I offered to post any comments he would like to make in regards to these articles: [Read more…]