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Posted by Timothy Price (Member # 1832) on October 03, 2012, 11:47 AM:

I've aquired a few of these films and I have dupes which I may be selling. I need to warn you though, they weren't cheap.

My question is...

It looks like the UFA reels for Godzilla VS. Mecha Godzilla have NOT been puntured. Does this possibly mean it's never been viewed? By this I mean there is a non-damaged UFA Sticker covering the hole on the reel.

My Marketing Films Son Of Godzilla also has a seal on the box, which has not been broken either.

So it may mean they've never been viewed, but does that really mean anything?

If you'd like to see pics, you can visit my "Collecting Super 8mm" Facebook Page. Link Below...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Collecting-Super-8mm/136314259824751

Thanks!

Tim

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on October 03, 2012, 01:23 PM:

It all comes down to the film stock used. The films can be "completely untouched by human hands", but if they were struck on quick fade eastman stock or Kodak SP, there's still the risk that they will be faded, pristine and unscratched but faded, just the same.

However, if your lucky enough to have found agfa, LPP, or FIJI, they may be not only untouched but have wonderful color.

Posted by Timothy Price (Member # 1832) on October 03, 2012, 03:55 PM:

I have this UFA print of Godzilla VS. Mecha Godzilla (plus another set on the way) I'm thinking I'm NOT going to break the seal. If anybody is interested in buying this, please send me a private message and make me an offer. I also have another Marketing Films Son Of Godzilla coming so I'm thinking of letting this one go as well (also sealed)

Once again, pictures are available on my FB Collecting 8mm page.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Collecting-Super-8mm/136314259824751

Posted by Oemer Yalinkilic (Member # 86) on October 03, 2012, 06:15 PM:

If you find a UFA print shrink wrapped, the color can be beautiful.
I bought many years ago a print still unused shrink wrapped and only one of the reels had light damaged shrink wrape and only this reel had faded color. The sticker show you that the print is never used, but it is not a garantie for good color.

Posted by Timothy Price (Member # 1832) on October 03, 2012, 06:51 PM:

Your absolutely right Oemer.

I've had a few emails from some folks interested in the films, but only if they know what they're getting. (Rightfully So)

So I guess the $64,000 question is "To break the seals or not break the seals"

I'm starting to lean towards breaking the seals to inspect the films (besides, I'm dying to watch them!) [Razz]

Posted by Alan Rik (Member # 73) on October 04, 2012, 03:32 AM:

Break the seals! I wouldn't want to pay a hefty price for a film to find it was faded.
In fact if you can show that the film has great color.. you will get a better price. There doesn't seem to be a point to have a never before opened film unless you were opening a Super 8 museum.
And...I'm interested in the Son of Godzilla. I think Mr. Moderator Doug has a copy of this. How is your print sir? [Smile]

Posted by Timothy Price (Member # 1832) on October 04, 2012, 07:35 AM:

At this point I'll be selling...

The New/USED Godzilla VS. Mecha Godzilla 2 x 400 Print Sound,B/W. Inspecting today.

I'm waiting for a dupe of Son Of Godzilla to arrive, once that's here I'll be putting SOG up for sale. 1 x 400 Sound,Color

I also have another G VS. Mecha G 2 x 400 Sound,B/W on the way and a Marketing Films War OF The Gargantuas.

REVISED

Wow! Gettin a bunch of emails already on these prints! VIVA La Big "G"! [Big Grin]

I think I'm going to post these on ebay. It's going to be easier for me as I have a lot of films that will be going up for sale.

Some of these films we're NOT cheap and I need to at least make my cash back, so please don't be offended if you think the prices are too hefty. I figured with as difficult as some of these are to find, it would be worth spending the exrta $ to at least get them.

Thanks Guys! G VS. Mecha G will be on ebay in a few hours!

[ October 04, 2012, 09:19 AM: Message edited by: Timothy Price ]

Posted by Patrick McGrath (Member # 1210) on October 05, 2012, 08:00 PM:

Do you have a link? I can't find the listing.

Posted by Timothy Price (Member # 1832) on October 06, 2012, 07:33 AM:

Here you go Patrick...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251162336952?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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