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Topic: Super 8 films for sale
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Richard Pope
Film Handler
Posts: 47
From: Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Registered: Aug 2015
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posted August 11, 2015 12:40 AM
Ladies and Gents:
It was recommended to me that perhaps the fairest way to sell via the Forum would be to advertise each print once I have viewed them and have been able to get an idea of quality (amount of fade, colour, etc…) and put a proposed price on them. Based on my research, etc. I think I have been able to get a reasonable good idea on what things generally go for (amazing what info you can find if you are willing to dig a bit).
Once advertised on the Forum, the films would go on a first come, first served basis – I think that is fair. Of course, I guess if someone thinks I am totally out to lunch on a particular price then they can let me know – I won’t be offended. As noted above I think the numbers are reasonable based on information I have been able to review. Of course it is all about supply and demand/interest. Once someone agrees on price we can arrange for appropriate shipping methods depending on final destination. Prices will not include shipping costs.
As I review more of the films and get screen shots, etc. to get an idea of quality I will continue to post to the Forum. My immediate focus will be on films that people have expressed interested in. Please note I have not / will not be watching each of the movies in their entirety, but enough to get a idea of quality. If people need more info, other screen shots, etc., they can PM me with specifics.
So to start:
Rosemary’s Baby - $150 US -marketing film -A bit faded and colour not ideal, but sound ok; definitely a bit of “redness”. Print ok - watchable to my uneducated eyes. Based on what I have read it seems like Marketing Films are known for this fading issues … unfortunate.
Saturday Night Fever - $150 US -marketing film -A bit faded but sound ok; definitely a bit of red overtones.
Godfather - $150 US -marketing film -print faded but sound ok; definitely some reddish hues - redness more obvious in dark scenes.
Godfather II - $175 US -marketing film -print faded but sound ok; definitely some reddish hues - redness more obvious in dark scenes.
Hope this these details are helpful. Any and all feedback appreciated.
Cheers, Richard
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Paul Suchy
Expert Film Handler
Posts: 199
From: Westchester, IL, USA
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted August 11, 2015 07:05 AM
It is a shame these have turned, but we kind of knew that already (the whole Marketing situation has been discussed). The Red Fox titles should have good color, but a flat feature length print of Victor/Victoria or Poltergeist would be frustrating for me to watch. To me, digests are different. If it's a flat version or the color is off, I can say, "well, it's only a digest". There are still some good black and white titles here, and I will be curious to see if the Citizen Kane print is the better quality print that has been talked about. The gentleman selling these is making a good effort by taking the time to post screen caps. For better or worse, he is clarifying questions people have regarding the prints.
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Richard Pope
Film Handler
Posts: 47
From: Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Registered: Aug 2015
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posted August 11, 2015 10:07 AM
Forum members,
Thanks for the comments so far – I appreciate that everyone is to the point with their thoughts. To be honest not entirely surprised with what has been said ... I was certainly “a bit” disappointed when I screened these films... but wanted to post anyway, as I have nothing to compare them to.
Not meaning to beat the topic to death but… is there any interest in these titles from the group at reduced prices? If yes then I can revise costs and post, or someone can send me a PM. If there is none then I will move on…
Alan Rik made a comment that it could be the camera. Maybe a bit, but unfortunately I don’t think a big factor (if at all) as we were able to screen Singing in the Rain, Forbidden Planet, and Poltergeist late last night…and I thought the colours were pretty good. I hope to get screen shots up for these films (and my thoughts on prices) later today or tonight –hopefully they will make up for me burning out everyone’s eyes with the Marketing Film screen shots.
Stay tuned. Richard
Thought I would take a break from work and post some info on a couple more films including screen shots (please note that the camera I am using is OK, but I am not sure it always does justice to what I am seeing with my eyes - just my thoughts). If people are interested and would like additional screenshots, please let me know and I can get them:
Singing in the Rain - $400 US -One of my favorites so far. -Nice colour, great sound, seemes to be in great shape overall. -Mickey Mouse Cartoon at beginning of film - good color (can post screen shots if people are interested)
Forbidden Planet - $500 US -saved the best for last (in my opinion) … this is by far my favorite… to be honest forgotten how amazing this movie is. - film labeled MGM labs; Cinemascope; Eastman Color – - to me it looks to have great colour and sound, looks in great shape…
Cheers, Richard [ August 11, 2015, 11:33 AM: Message edited by: Richard Pope ]
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Andrew Woodcock
Film God
Posts: 7477
From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted August 11, 2015 05:09 PM
Richard, Your films of Rosemary's Baby and SNF are sadly, either a little too faded or a little too faded as well as worn for what I am looking for unfortunately.
However, for the other prints I expressed an interest in, almost certainly I believe the colour will be nigh on perfect given the stock and source, so when all prices and screen shots are released publicly on here, I will decide whether or not the print is for me based on price vs condition thanks, just as no doubt, everyone else will in each instance.
I do believe you are going about your business in the fairest and correct manner Richard so well done for that. Just keep us all informed Richard as you plan to post a title c/w price & screenshots.
Incidentally, I am completely bowled over by two different aspects of this particular post, reading the comments;
1/ People are not aware that a Marketing Print may well be wildly different from an LPP or any other low fade stock print (assuming everyone knows what prints are on what stock)
2/That anyone could possibly make a firm (best) offer for a print before any screen shots have been posted on any title.
Wow, that is brave!
-------------------- "C'mon Baggy..Get with the beat"
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