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…]
Guernsey’s Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction: Full Catalog Online
As discussed in prior articles (”Guernsey’s Auction: “The Pugliese Collection“”, “Guernsey’s Auction: “The Pugliese Collection” – Delayed to Early Next Year“, “Guernsey’s Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction: Las Vegas, NV – March 15-16, 2008“), this appears to be an interesting auction event, and the full catalog is now available to view online. It appears that movie-related memorabilia will be auctioned on the first day of the event, Saturday March 15th, in two sessions, while television and all other categories will be auctioned in two sessions on Sunday March 16th.
I received an e-mail today from Guernsey’s informing me that the hard copy version of the catalogs would likely be mailed out today to those who have ordered them. [Read more…]
Second Wave of NBC Auctions: Results (1/21-1/30)
I thought I would recap the results of the second wave of NBC Universal auctions, as I did with the first (see “First Wave of NBC Auctions: Results (11/19-12/3)“).
As discussed in prior articles (“Reported Plans for NBC Studio Auction Event“, “NBC Universal Auctions Live“, “First Wave of NBC Auctions: Results (11/19-12/3)“, “Second Wave of NBC Universal Studio Auctions Begin January 21, 2008“), NBC Universal launched a website offering direct from the studio auctions back in November. [Read more…]
Guernsey’s Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction: Las Vegas, NV – March 15-16, 2008
As discussed in prior articles (“Guernsey’s Auction: “The Pugliese Collection“”, “Guernsey’s Auction: “The Pugliese Collection” – Delayed to Early Next Year“), this appears to be a significant original prop auction event. [Read more…]
Internet Crime Complaint Center
I thought the Internet Crime Complaint Center would be a potentially important resource for any original prop collector that becomes a victim of fraud. Given that significant dollar amounts are typically at risk in hobby-related transactions, and communication and/or payment usually involve the Internet, this is a valuable resource to be aware of. [Read more…]
Guernsey’s Auction: “The Pugliese Collection” – Delayed to Early Next Year
It appears that the Guernsey’s “Pugliese Collection” auction, discussed in an article last week (LINK), will be pushed back from December to early next year. [Read more…]
Elstree Props Retiring, Offering Business For Sale
There is a new listing on eBay, Item #260185875224, in which Elstree Props announce intentions to retire and sell their business: [Read more…]