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Archives for October 2007

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Elstree Props Return of the Jedi Lightsaber Auction – Update 1

A few updates on this already… (see preceding article, Elstree Props “Original” Return of the Jedi Lightsaber at Auction)

There are two topics hosting a discussion on this auction:

The Replica Prop Forum (the RPF): Elstree Props “Original” ROTJ Lightsaber
The Movie Prop Forum: ROTJ Lightsaber

A few have made the astute observation that the Return of the Jedi lightsaber pictured on the Elstree Props website appears to differ from the photos seen in the listing at Specialist Auctions: [Read more…]

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Elstree Props “Original” Return of the Jedi Lightsaber at Auction

Many hobbyists have long been puzzled by the images and story on the Elstree Props website pertaining to their Luke Skywalker lightsaber purported to be original and from unseen scenes from Return of the Jedi.

This prop now appears listed for sale on the website Specialist Auctions, with a “Snap it Up” price of 30,000 GBP (over $55,000).

I would be interested in learning more details about this piece from Elstree Props, LFL, or any collectors with insights and opinions about the prop or the notion of this scene from the film as described on the Elstree website and in marketing of this piece for sale. [Read more…]

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Dealer/Event Review: Premiere Props, Hollywood Roadshow

Much of the details of my most recent transaction with Premiere Props / Hollywood Roadshow can be found in these topics:

“Premiere Props, Hollywood Roadshow, Auction Outcome Manipulation”, “…Update 1”, “…Update 2″, “…Update 3″, “…Update 4″

Generally speaking, I’ve come to expect that, as a consumer buying goods, issues do happen.

However, most issues can be resolved with 1) good customer service/communication and, more importantly, 2) the exercise of “good will” on behalf of the merchant. In my personal experience, Premiere Props is incapable of the first and completely lacking the second. [Read more…]

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Original Prop Blog Benchmark: Over 100,000 Page Views

I just noticed that we passed the 100,000 page view mark this week (and over half a million hits).

Last month alone we had over 23,000 page views and this month is shaping up to surpass last month’s activity.

Thanks again to all those taking the time to visit the site…

Jason De Bord