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Osi Osgood
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Posts: 10204
From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted March 30, 2017 12:11 PM
My suggestion, Joan, is to put them up on ebay. If possible, take screenshots of the film, (which always allows them to sell quicker), as "Worlds Fair' type films always tend to sell easier than other home movie type subjects, especially the earlier the better.
I would suggest having a starting bid of around 20.00 dollars for each, (you don't want to start the bidding too high as, that'll immediately scare off some people).
I would say a higher starting bid, but these kind of films have been "flooding the market" these days and you don't tend to get as much money for them as you used to. best wishes.
-------------------- "All these moments will be lost in time, just like ... tears, in the rain. "
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Adrian Winchester
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Posts: 2941
From: Croydon, London, UK
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted March 31, 2017 09:24 AM
Actually, people (and perhaps archives) do buy home moves - I know one of them and he's sometimes delighted with what he finds on eBay. Some of the best can view as well-made travelogues with family members playing a limited part in the content. I've shot reels of such films myself with no family people whatsover. When I'm no longer alive, I'd much prefer these films to be owned by a collector or an archive, rather than ending up in a skip!
Joan - the 1940 nudes film sounds intriguing, especially as it's in colour. Whenever it was actually printed, it unfortunately may well have faded, which will reduce its value considerably. Even if you don't have a projector, I'd try holding up the film to the light and checking the colour. If it's mostly or completely red/pink, I'm afraid it's faded. If all the colours look about right, congratulations!
-------------------- Adrian Winchester
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