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Barry Attwood
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1411
From: Enfield, U.K.
Registered: Aug 2003

posted May 08, 2005 09:31 AM

I was wondering if this film has some hidden extras, as I can't for the life of me see why it should be this price. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35075&item=6394278510&rd=1

What do other collectors think!

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Mark Todd
Film God

Posts: 3846
From: UK
Registered: Aug 2003

posted May 08, 2005 09:37 AM

Hi Barry I just saw that had had to give it a flammin nora etc.
Blimey.
That 200` copy B+W sound of pirates haven I have must be worth about £200
Best Mark.

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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From: Ohio, USA
Registered: Jan 2005

posted May 08, 2005 09:37 AM

Well, for one thing, how often do you find a silent b/w print that allows you to apply your own sound stripe and enjoy the satisfaction of recording a stereo soundtrack to it [Smile]

And let's not forget, those little 50ft. reels are becoming increasingly rare! They make fine storage media for all kinds of short movies as well as leader material and shoe laces.
Then there's the gorgeous, original artwork on the box - why, this item would be worth even more if it weren't for the black "SUPER 8" sticker pasted on top of it.

[Big Grin]

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Michael Scheck
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 163
From: Moeriken, Switzerland
Registered: Oct 2003

posted May 08, 2005 10:00 AM

Why? The sticker is even worth more - more than the whole film!!
Haven't you noticed it's one of those rare misprints from January 1977 where the "leg" of the R in "SUPER" is printed slightly longer than usual??
They were withdrawn at once and destroyed back then - this one might be the last one surviving!!
Maybe I'll try and ask the seller if I can bid on the sticker only...

Michael Scheck

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

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From: Ohio, USA
Registered: Jan 2005

posted May 08, 2005 10:08 AM

You're going to have to outbid ME first!!! [Big Grin]

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Tom Photiou
Film God

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From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003

posted May 08, 2005 01:27 PM

Who the heck is selling that at this price, Hey Mike, i think the R could be at the end of a word in my head to describe someone who may actually pay that price [Big Grin]

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Michael Scheck
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 163
From: Moeriken, Switzerland
Registered: Oct 2003

posted May 08, 2005 01:31 PM

Jan? Did you hear what Tom just said?
Michael

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D'Arcy More
Film Handler

Posts: 92
From: Peterborough Ontario
Registered: Jun 2003

posted May 08, 2005 02:02 PM

That one's not made of gold but here is a collection of 16mm films that must be.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=12&item=7321435014&rd=1

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Michael Scheck
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 163
From: Moeriken, Switzerland
Registered: Oct 2003

posted May 08, 2005 02:22 PM

Any stickers here?

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Tom Photiou
Film God

Posts: 4837
From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003

posted May 08, 2005 03:15 PM

Blady nora, i've just had another look, and its b/w Silent. [Eek!]

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

Posts: 2629
From: Ohio, USA
Registered: Jan 2005

posted May 08, 2005 04:06 PM

Michael, yes, I heard what Tom said... why are you asking? [Confused]

And what word could he be thinking of that ends in an R? [Confused]

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Tom Photiou
Film God

Posts: 4837
From: Plymouth U.K
Registered: Dec 2003

posted May 09, 2005 11:57 AM

SERIOUS COLLECTOR!!!??? [Big Grin]

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Tony Milman
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1336
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jun 2003

posted May 09, 2005 12:09 PM

Barry, apparently this copy is signed by Monstro himself [Big Grin]

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Tony

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Barry Johnson
Master Film Handler

Posts: 358
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Jul 2003

posted May 09, 2005 01:03 PM

The vendor is obviously a total prat who is betting that there is another total prat out there who will actually buy it.

Or is he?? [Eek!]

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Jan Bister
Darth 8mm

Posts: 2629
From: Ohio, USA
Registered: Jan 2005

posted May 09, 2005 07:58 PM

You guys really make my day sometimes. Fun, fun. [Big Grin]

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Barry Attwood
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1411
From: Enfield, U.K.
Registered: Aug 2003

posted May 10, 2005 02:47 AM

Well guys whoever is selling this Disney tale of a boy "Puppet" must really be a "MUPPET" if he thinks he will even get a bid. You'd think that if you were going to sell something you new nothing about you'd first look at the category on ebay and see what similar items are selling for (OR NOT, AS THE CASE MAY BE!) . Still as the old saying goes "There's one born every minute", well I think this bloke hopes there's one definately out there.

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