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Topic: Value Of "Way Out West" (MGM 1937) S8 Blackhawk Print
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Michael De Angelis
Phenomenal Film Handler
Posts: 1261
From: USA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted August 17, 2005 12:03 PM
I take all aspects into consideration, and although Winbert's opinion has value, I will agree with Jan and John regarding the nature of eBay auctions.
I have seen Laurel and Hardy sound two reelers top $60.00 US dollars!
Trusted sellers with a reliable and good sales promotion, will attract more sales to repeat and future customers.
On the other hand, sellers that describe films as worthy of high prices, along with the inability to screen the film due to lack of projection equipment is something that steers me clear of bidding on common titles which have a high price.
That is not in any means criticism of any sellers, it's only how I respond to an auction. Nevertheless, if a seller can get a high price for an item, without the sales pitch, then all the more power to them.
Michael
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Osi Osgood
Film God
Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted August 18, 2005 11:38 PM
I was thinking of that very thought, (the says are numbered for super 8, or selling it). I must admit, as a collector on the, shall we say, lower end of the financial pool, All my Derrann films I've bought as of recently, I've bought second hand, and since most people that buy Derrann are collectors themselves, the prints I've recieved are VERY good, well loved prints. I couldn't afford a "Master and Commander", for instance.
and yet ...
I would have never thought that Derrann and Classic Home Cinema would still even be in business. I think what really needs to happen is some rich fella with super 8 connections should start a film distribution in america, as that would no doubt make the prints far more affordable for us americans and it would no doubt be a field day for our U.K friends!
Getting back to our beloved L & H, as others have said, it all depends on the day, who's seen it, and the like. If you put too high of a starting bid, your already screwed, nobody will bid, but honestly, I think most ebayers are becoming quite "seasoned", knowing how to watch things. For instance, I just bought a Eumig Magnetic/optical super 8 in near mint condition, for a paltry 50.00 dollars!
It's not the price though, we love Laurel and Hardy for what they mean to us personally, and that gives them the value. getting back what we paid for them, no matter what we paid, isn't likely to happen. Personally, whether I had a 16mm copy of a film or a DVD, I would still keep the super 8 if I were you.
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