So it was one year ago today that I published the first article for the Original Prop Blog, “The Hobby Without A Name…” [Read more…]
Global Antiques, Auction Depot LA – Reader Experience With “Original” Casablanca Prop
A reader of the Original Prop Blog has posted a “Reader Comment” in response to an article posted a few days ago, “Gone With The Wind, Global Antiques, and Auction Depot LA“.
As discussed in the last article, “Auction Depot LA” (auctiondepotla1 on eBay) offers a large number of items on a regular basis, consigned and authenticated by “Global Antiques”, that are described as “original” and “authentic” props from “Gone With The Wind”, “The Wizard of Oz”, “The I Love Lucy Show”, “James Bond”, “Lord of the Rings”, and other films, as well and many items marketed as owned by John Wayne and other Hollywood stars.
This reader posted the following “Reader Comment” in the last article about his experiences transacting with Auction Depot LA (LINK): [Read more…]
Premier Collectible Auctions
This week a new auction service/event was announced by toy dealer Cloud City Collectibles: [Read more…]
It’s A Wrap! “Annual Prop and Wardrobe Sale Extravaganza” – Los Angeles, April 10-14, 2008
It’s A Wrap! customers are reporting today receipt of the following announcement via e-mail: [Read more…]
Gone With The Wind, Global Antiques, and Auction Depot LA
For quite some time, as a collector of original props, searching the Original Props and Original Wardrobe categories on eBay, I have had to navigate and filter out the many, many listings from eBay seller “Auction Depot LA” (auctiondepotla1) and their offerings of “original” and “authentic” props from “Gone With The Wind”, “The Wizard of Oz”, “The I Love Lucy Show”, “James Bond”, “Lord of the Rings”, and many items owned by John Wayne and other Hollywood stars.
It is quite staggering the number of pieces offered, month after month.
Using the eBay system, I did a search of what this seller has offered in just the last 30 days, limited to “Gone With The Wind”, and found 164 items (search conducted April 1st). 164 items from “Gone With The Wind”, which was filmed 70 years ago, listed on eBay in just a 30 day period. [Read more…]
Original Prop Blog – Annual Statistics
The end of March marks twelve months of activity on the site (with the launch date of the Original Prop Blog being April 5, 2007). As such, it’s interesting (and quite frankly shocking for me) to review the growth of the audience, traffic, and activity over the last year.
Here are the stats, April 2007 through March 2008: [Read more…]
Profiles in History 31 Held Yesterday, Today
Profiles in History 31 was held yesterday and today, with the majority props being auctioned today at Profiles in Calabasas Hills, over the Internet via eBay Live Auctions, and by phone.
Overall, it appears to have been a big success, going by the prices realized on the offerings. [Read more…]
Gremlins Prop Head on eBay: Update
This is an update to the article posted this morning about the prop listed on eBay last month that was marketed as “used in the movie gremlins” that was “acquired directly from Warner Bros”. This item was listed and relisted by eBay member slimerhead13 and appears to have been purchased by eBay member ovie86 and listed yet again yesterday (AUTHENTIC Screen Used Gremlins Head Prop Puppet RARE!!! (eBay Item #220217619870)). [Read more…]