Article Summary: Commentary and insights regarding resources available to collectors to insure their collections via Collectibles Insurance Agency. [Read more…]
Archives for April 2007
Incredible World of Spy-Fi
Article Summary: The following is news and information related to the showcasing of the collection of Danny Biederman. [Read more…]
“Screen-Match” Examples
Article Summary: This article discusses and provides examples of what has come to be termed “screen-match” props and wardrobe, whereby unique details of an original prop can be matched to screencaps in a movie or television show. [Read more…]
Fraud, Misrepresentation, Puffing
Article Summary: This is an opinion piece that explores the differences and distinctions between “fraud”, “misrepresentation”, and “puffing”, and how these practices affect the hobby. [Read more…]
Trend: “I Want To Believe”
Article Summary: This opinion piece explores a phenomenon within the hobby of collectors coming from a perspective of wanting to believe a piece is authentic, rather than being discerning and skeptical to properly vet a piece to ensure its marketing matching up with material facts. [Read more…]
What is “Original”?
Article Summary: This is an important article and opinion piece that outlines my own personal criteria and tests for what artifacts (props, costumes, etc.) from a production (film or television) can be considered “Original”. [Read more…]
Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 27: Auction Results
Article Summary: A recap of auction results from Profiles in History 27. [Read more…]
Original Prop Provenance & Authenticity, Part I
Article Summary: This is an opinion piece discussing the basics of provenance and authenticity of original props. Topics include the definition of provenance, types of COAs (Studio, Dealer), auction house catalogs, “screen-matching”, firearm-specific information, and other considerations and issues. [Read more…]