Here is the latest updated list of upcoming original prop auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors. [Read more…]
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Releases 2007 Report
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released it’s 2007 Internet Crime Report last week.
The IC3 is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Per their webpage: [Read more…]
It’s A Wrap! “Annual Prop and Wardrobe Sale Extravaganza” – Additional Details
As reported last week, It’s A Wrap! sent customers the following announcement via e-mail: [Read more…]
eBay Policy: Authenticity Disclaimers
I was doing some research on eBay and came across an interesting and very relevant policy to original prop collecting – “Authenticity Disclaimers”.
eBay Policy – Authenticity Disclaimers (LINK to eBay): [Read more…]
Wizard World Los Angeles – March 14-16, 2008
Today through the weekend, Wizard World Los Angeles will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center: [Read more…]
Heritage Auction Galleries April 2008 Signature Auction Catalog Available Online
The Heritage Auction Galleries “2008 April Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Signature Auction #688” catalog is available online: [Read more…]
Flashback: Operation Bullpen
I thought it might be interesting for readers to reflect back on governmental efforts in the U.S. circa 2000 to address the issue of counterfeit sports and entertainment memorabilia, which was part of a three-year investigation.
While this investigation was predominantly focused on sports memorabilia and autographs, there are some obvious parallels with the hobby of collecting original props and wardrobe, particularly the employment of certificates of authenticity and consumers’ reliance on these documents.
What follows is a press release from the United States Department of Justice (see usdoj.gov website): [Read more…]
The Chronicles of Narnia International Museum Exhibition
The following press release announces an upcoming five-year touring exhibition for Chronicles of Narnia, which will include original props and wardrobe as well as sets (or perhaps set recreates – the release isn’t that specific) reflecting scenes and locales in the film. The international tour will begin in June. [Read more…]