Back when I first joined eBay (over 10 years ago), I remember that member feedback seemed to have real meaning. I believe the original intent behind the system was to quantify how people do business, which would create some semblance of an “online reputation”. [Read more…]
Comic-Con Intl’ 2009: 4-Day Passes Nearly Sold Out
Comic-Con International in San Diego for 2009 has nearly sold out of the 4-day passes for attendees, having been on sale for less than a month. Comic-Con (formerly “San Diego Comic Con”) is generally considered to be “the” pop culture event of the year. [Read more…]
Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event Calendar
Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors. [Read more…]
Philip Weiss Auctions Cancels “Special Superhero Weekend”
The Philip Weiss website has been advertising a “Special Superhero Weekend” auction event for about a month, with highlights noted as “The Dane Nash Collection” of Superman costumes “originally purchased from Jim Hambrick”. Per the website, this auction event has been canceled, with no further details or explanation. [Read more…]
Profiles in History Featured in Los Angeles Magazine
The February 2009 issue of Los Angeles Magazine features a short article and pictorial summarizing this past December’s Profiles in History auction event as part of their “Movie Lover’s Guide”. [Read more…]
Propworx/Battlestar Galactica: Post Auction Event Update
This article serves as a post auction update for Propworx and their handling of the liquidation of assets from the Battlestar Galactica series on behalf of NBC Universal. This will cover the newly issued Propworx Certificates of Authenticity, shipping and handling of merchandise, customer service, ongoing eBay auctions, upcoming events, and related news. [Read more…]
Heritage Auction Galleries “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Available Online (February 2009)
The Heritage Auction Galleries website now offers the online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Auction #7004”, to be held February 21-22, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.
Stage Manager Arrested, Charged With Stealing “Lipstick Jungle” Wardrobe/Props & Selling On eBay
The Associated Press and numerous mainstream media news outlets are reporting on the arrest of Arthur Moreira, following a sting operation in which he now stands accused of stealing $30,000 worth of assets (wardrobe and other accessories) from the set of Lipstick Jungle and selling them on eBay. [Read more…]