There is an article on the MI6 (www.mi6.co.uk) website regarding the Aston Martin DB5 parts in Guernsey’s Pugliese Prop Culture Collection auction being held in Las Vegas this weekend: [Read more…]
Guernsey’s Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction: Terms and Conditions
Given past articles discussing Terms and Conditions of auction houses and/or auction events (see “Auction House Buying Considerations, Part I: Overview“, “…Part II: Chandelier Bid Legislation“, “…Part III: Bonhams“), I thought it might be worthwhile to highlight and comment on the terms for the upcoming Guernsey’s Pugliese Prop Culture Collection auction, to be held at the Palm in Las Vegas March 15-16, 2008.
Here are key excerpts from the Terms and Conditions from the live auction listings (at LiveAuctioneers.com): [Read more…]
Guernsey’s Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction: HD Images from Today Show Feature
Here are a few HD screencaps from the Today Show broadcast aired this morning (see prior article for videos). This is only from the second segment, as I don’t believe the first segment airs in my market. All are 1920×1080 (click for high resolution). [Read more…]
Guernsey’s Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction: Featured on the Today Show
The broadcast of The Today Show featured a preview of Guernsey’s Pugliese Prop Culture Collection auction, to be held at the Palm in Las Vegas March 15-16, 2008.
Here are links to the two video segments hosted on the Today Show website: [Read more…]
Guernsey’s Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction: Hardcopy Catalogs Out
Today I received the hardcopy catalog from Guernsey’s “Pugliese Pop Culture Collection” auction, which can be purchased directly from their site.
If anyone was curious as to what it looks like, I’ve snapped a few photos as a preview. It is an attractive book with a lot of photos and information. As one who enjoys collecting auction catalogs, I would characterize this one as a must have. [Read more…]
Guernsey’s Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction: Lot Sale History Online
Guernsey’s website now hosts a listing of the source of many of the items consigned to the “Pugliese Pop Culture Collection” auction, and can be downloaded in PDF format directly from their site or here from the link below: [Read more…]
Statement from Guernsey’s Regarding Pugliese Collection Auction Event
The following statement was released to me from Guernsey’s this morning, in regards to their upcoming event (see list of OPB articles below): [Read more…]
‘It’s A Wrap!’ Star Trek Auctions: Positive Customer Reports
As reported in late September and early November, hobbyists spanning several online discussion forums (primarily The Movie Prop Forum and the Star Trek Props, Costumes & Auctions Forum) had been outspoken about a variety of customer service complaints with It’s a Wrap and their handling of the official CBS ~ Paramount Television Star Trek auctions.
In monitoring the discussion forums and talking with collectors privately, it seems as though It’s A Wrap has turned things around significantly. I have learned from many collectors that customer service has improved significantly, auction wins have been delivered quickly/timely, and there seems to be much more positive buzz about the weekly auction events. I hope for both It’s A Wrap and their customers that these trends continue. [Read more…]