This work product is part of the ongoing series of articles about Superman costumes in the marketplace, tracking public eBay listing sales of costume items attributed to use by Christopher Reeve in the Superman films of the 70s and 80s (see category Market Watch : Superman). [Read more…]
As an update to eBay’s frequent and ongoing policy changes to a “PayPal Only” payment system, details regarding previously announced changes that further integrate PayPal into parent company eBay have been further clarified. Such changes include the elimination of checks and money orders under most circumstances. [Read more…]
This is an update to the original article – “One of a Kind” Krypton Baby Superman Blanket – posted a few days ago. In the last report, eBay seller “fearlessgreen” had listed an “original” and “one of a kind” blanket attributed to use in Superman: The Movie. [Read more…]
eBay seller “fearlessgreen” has listed an “original” and “one of a kind” blanket attributed to use in Superman: The Movie. While I have generally limited my Superman-related articles to the costumes, this is one example in which a claim is contrary to evidence from prior public auctions, as well as adds another example to the ongoing Bermans and Nathans asset tag analysis (see Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: Bermans & Nathans Wardrobe Tag Analysis). [Read more…]
In January 2008, a costume offered for sale on eBay was described as an “Authentic Original Costume” worn in Superman: The Movie by Christopher Reeve, which was supported by the “Super Hollywood” Letter of Authenticity that accompanied it. This auction was archived in Original Prop Blog articles at the time (see Questions About Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: Update & Update 2). [Read more…]
Premiere Props is holding a live auction in El Segundo on October 11, 2008 – “Fangoria’s Horror Movie Prop Auction”. Full details can be found at the PremiereProps.com website: [Read more…]
UPDATE: A “Version 2.1” edition of this article has been published on 12/05/08, which includes the original article below with additional information. The new, updated version of this article is recommended:
The following is an updated version of an article published August 12, 2008 – eBay’s “stonark” (AKA “Corner Collectibles”) – this will be considered a “2.0” version of the same article. No content of the original article has been edited, but additional research, documents, findings, and questions have been included and designated as such.
As a follow-up last month’s audio interview with Propworx CEO, Alec Peters, he has since announced the date and location of the first live auction, along with other details. Per the official BattleStarProps.com website: [Read more…]