8mm Forum: Is This Film Made of Gold?

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Posted by Barry Attwood (Member # 100) on 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!

Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on 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.

Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on 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]

Posted by Michael Scheck (Member # 114) on 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They were withdrawn at once and destroyed back then - this one might be the last one surviving!!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

Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on May 08, 2005, 10:08 AM:

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

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on 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]

Posted by Michael Scheck (Member # 114) on May 08, 2005, 01:31 PM:

Jan? Did you hear what Tom just said?
Michael

Posted by D'Arcy More (Member # 50) on 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

Posted by Michael Scheck (Member # 114) on May 08, 2005, 02:22 PM:

Any stickers here?

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on May 08, 2005, 03:15 PM:

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

Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on 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]

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on May 09, 2005, 11:57 AM:

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

Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on May 09, 2005, 12:09 PM:

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

Posted by Barry Johnson (Member # 84) on 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!]

Posted by Jan Bister (Member # 332) on May 09, 2005, 07:58 PM:

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

Posted by Barry Attwood (Member # 100) on 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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