As noted last month (see Live Event Catalog Available Online), the online PDF version of the catalog for the second Battlestar Galactica auction event has been made available for this month’s auction in Pasadena, May 8th-10th. Collectors started receiving the print edition in the mail in the past week or so, and I received a comp copy from PropWorx, so I thought I’d share my observations, as done with the first catalog published in January. [Read more…]
Battlestar Galactica Original Prop Auction II Update – Live Event Catalog Available Online
The electronic version of the Propworx auction catalog for their second upcoming Battlestar Galactica prop auction is available for download – the live event is is scheduled for May 8-10, 2009 in Pasadena, CA. [Read more…]
“Global Antiques” & “Auction Depot LA” Update: Victim Secures $18,000 Settlement & Deferred Judgment Following Lawsuit
One of the lead investigations conducted last year involved “original” memorabilia offered for sale with certificates of authenticity from “Global Antiques”, signed by Greg Jones. Pieces were sold on eBay via “Auction Depot LA” and “Auction Shop USA”. These accounts were suspended by eBay, and one of the collectors who purchased a number of items from these companies/individuals filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court. [Read more…]
Final Battlestar Galactica Original Prop & Costume Live Auction Set for May 8th-10th in Pasadena
Propworx has published a new press release about their second and final Battlestar Galactica original prop and costume live auction event. It is scheduled for May 8th-10th, 2009 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Below is the official press release. [Read more…]
TrekCore “FUNdraiser”, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Tribbles Auctions
The website TrekCore, which offers a significant amount of free resources that is of value to original prop and wardrobe collectors, is having a fundraiser to raise capital to operate the site and keep it advertising free. [Read more…]
“Star Trek: The Experience” To Return May 2009
As reported previously (see “Star Trek: The Experience” to Close September 2008), the long-running CBS Paramount attraction at the Las Vegas Hilton was shut down late last year after more than a decade in operation. Now reports have emerged announcing the return of “The Experience” in early May, at a new downtown Vegas location, Neonopolis Center. [Read more…]
Battlestar Galactica Live Auction Day One: Impressions of The Event, Propworx, & The Auction Network Service
Today was the first of Propworx’s two day auction of assets from the television series, Battlestar Galactica. The first 400 of 800 items were sold at auction live in Pasadena and online via the Auction Network. I was very impressed with Propworx’s handling of the event as well as the Auction Network bidding service. [Read more…]
Battlestar Galactica eBay Auctions Online, Lead Into Live Event
Propworx has today listed on eBay nearly 200 assets from the Battlestar Galactica series, which are scheduled to end Monday, following the live event and activities this weekend in Pasadena. Each of these listings start at $0.99 with no reserve. [Read more…]