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The “Other” Dealer Issue: Communication & Good Will

Most of my opinion pieces on the blog involve issues of provenance and authenticity. That really goes to the heart of the hobby, and makes up much of the minefield that original prop collectors navigate as they transact in the marketplace.

The “Other” issue, which gets less attention here and on the discussion forums, is one just as prevalent and much easier to resolve: Business Practices & Customer Service [Read more…]

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Work in Progress: The Ultimate Original Prop COA, Part II

I had initiated a discussion topic on the Movie Prop Forum related to my previous article (see “Work in Progress: The Ultimate Original Prop COA, Part I“), which can be found here: [Read more…]

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Authenticity & Burden of Proof, Part II: Inauthentic Props

This is a follow-up to an article I wrote back in May, “Authenticity & Burden of Proof“.

In the prior article, I made the argument that a discerning collector should approach a potential prop or costume or other artifact acquisition as an unknown, or inconclusive in terms of it’s being “Original” (see What is “Original”?). Authenticity must then be proven. This is a different perspective from those that believe what they are told about a piece, without question. [Read more…]

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eBay’s “Entertainment Memorabilia Buying Guide” & Original Prop Authentication

One interesting section of content on the eBay website is what they call the “Entertainment Memorabilia Buying Guide“.

Of the sections, of particular interest to original prop hobbyists is titled “Research Entertainment Memorabilia“: [Read more…]

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Stembridge Auction Report, Part 11: Bonanza Pieces Surface

This is the eleventh in a series of articles reporting on the Stembridge Armory Collection Auction in Los Angeles, hosted by Little John’s Auction Service.

Part 11: Bonanza Pistols [Read more…]

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Stembridge Auction Report, Part 10: Raiders of the Lost Ark Pistol Surfaces

This is the tenth in a series of articles reporting on the Stembridge Armory Collection Auction in Los Angeles, hosted by Little John’s Auction Service.

Part 10: Raiders of the Lost Ark Pistol [Read more…]

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Stembridge Auction Report, Part 9: Future Auctions

I spoke with a representative from Little John’s Auction Service today, who managed the Stembridge Armory Collection event this past June, and have a quick update on future Stembridge pieces at auction. [Read more…]