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This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as \u201coriginal\u201d and \u201cauthentic\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Four of the current listings on eBay are by Armando Alvarez (“Super Hollywood”, super38<\/a> on eBay):<\/p>\n

eBay Seller:<\/span> super38<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Auction Title:<\/span> “Original leather belt Superman Reeve Screen Christmas!”; “authentic Superman belt w Buckle NO RESERVE<\/strong>”
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Noted Source\/Provenance:<\/strong><\/span> Super Hollywood, Armando Alvarez
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eBay Item #:<\/span> 26031358002<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

End Date:<\/span> 12\/10\/08<\/strong><\/p>\n

Auction Result:<\/span> Currently Active, Starting Bid $289.00, No Bids
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Full Auction Archive:<\/span> “Original leather belt Superman Reeve Screen Christmas!”<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Description:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Super Hollywood is offering this 100% Original, Superman: Chris Reeve Superman yellow leather belt with buckle, from the motion picture: Superman: The movie circa 1978. This costume piece, comes with original letter of provenance from the Super Hollywood. This is a true “Hero” costume item used by the principal Christopher Reeve. Suede backing. Authentic and original. Please click our me link next to our feedback for more information regarding Super Hollywood. Please email for any and all information. We are opening the vault of various movie collectables from the last 12 years that we’ve aquired. .<\/p>\n

: Please see photo’s for more details.<\/p>\n

Bidders with negative feedback or less that 10 feedback must email before bidding for permission to bid, or they will be automatically canceled. Thank you for your understanding.
\nThank you.<\/p>\n

Super Hollywood<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Primary Photo:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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eBay Seller:<\/span> super38<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Auction Title:<\/span> “Jorel Krypton Superman Reeve S ‘Diamond’ studs original<\/strong>”
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Noted Source\/Provenance:<\/strong><\/span> Super Hollywood, Armando Alvarez
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eBay Item #:<\/span> 250336769664<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

End Date:<\/span> 12\/10\/08<\/strong><\/p>\n

Auction Result:<\/span> Currently Active, Starting Bid $490.00, No Bids
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Full Auction Archive:<\/span> “Jorel Krypton Superman Reeve S ‘Diamond’ studs original”<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Description:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NO RESERVE!! From my personal collection. Must sell with NO RESERVE! If your a Superman or Brando fan, what a fantastic gift to yourself or a loved one. Original S emblem from first movie. Will look tremendous framed in your theater room! Excellent! Please email any and all questions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Primary Photo:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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eBay Seller:<\/span> super38<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Auction Title:<\/span> “Superman III dirty tunic Reeve no tag NO RES costume<\/strong>”
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Noted Source\/Provenance:<\/strong><\/span> Super Hollywood, Armando Alvarez
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eBay Item #:<\/span> 260326428122<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

End Date:<\/span> 12\/10\/08<\/strong><\/p>\n

Auction Result:<\/span> Currently Active, Starting Bid $990.00, No Bids
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Full Auction Archive:<\/span> “Superman III dirty tunic Reeve no tag NO RES costume”<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Description:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NO RESERVE!! From my personal collection. Must sell with NO RESERVE! This is the last incomplete tunic that we have from Superman III with no tags! If your a Superman fan, what a fantastic gift to yourself or a loved one. Superman III dirty tunic with attached trunks. COA Excellent! Please email any and all questions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Primary Photo:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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NOTE:\u00a0 An item with the same photo was listed by super38 in December 2007 (one year ago):<\/p>\n

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Full Auction Archive:\u00a0 “Superman III ‘Dirty’ tunic Reeve costume w trunks”<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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eBay Seller:<\/span> super38<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Auction Title:<\/span> “Superman Walking wool cape dirty Costume Reeve Sale!!<\/strong>”
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Noted Source\/Provenance:<\/strong><\/span> Super Hollywood, Armando Alvarez
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eBay Item #:<\/span> 250337529780<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Previous eBay Item #:<\/span> 260320922496<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

End Date:<\/span> 12\/14\/08<\/strong><\/p>\n

Auction Result:<\/span> Currently Active, Starting Bid $999.00, Buy It Now $1,690, No Bids
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Full Auction Archive:<\/span> “Superman Walking wool cape dirty Costume Reeve Sale!!”<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Description:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

SUPER HOLLYWOOD<\/p>\n

Chris Reeve red wool walking dirty cape from bad superman original Berman tag. 100% original and authentic Superman. Four snaps, two straps. Please email for any and all information. Free Shipping USA $25 world Global Priority!!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Primary Photo:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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One of the costumes archived in a prior update (see Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: October 2008<\/a>) was listed for sale on eBay by “kronickentertainment<\/a>” and subsequently sold for $4,400, as noted in the Reader Comment update to that article.\u00a0 It has since been relisted several times and failed to sell several times.\u00a0 Below is an archive of the current listing:<\/p>\n

eBay Seller:<\/span> kronickentertainment <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Auction Title:<\/span> “SUPERMAN C. REEVE SCREEN WORN COSTUME–COA—NO RESERVE<\/strong>“; “BERMAN & NATHANS LABELS-AMAZING PROVENANCE-100% GENUINE”
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Noted Source\/Provenance:<\/strong><\/span> Scott Leva, Stuntman
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Current eBay Item #:<\/span> 200283398331<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Previous eBay Items #:<\/span><\/strong> 200264034436, 200271954750, 200280065890<\/strong><\/p>\n

End Date:<\/span> 12\/07\/08<\/strong><\/p>\n

Auction Result:<\/span> Ended, Starting Bid $3,950.00, Buy It Now $4,500.00, No Bids
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Full Auction Archive:<\/span> “SUPERMAN C. REEVE SCREEN WORN COSTUME–COA—NO RESERVE”<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Description:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We are proud to present…RELISTED DUE TO NON PAYING BIDDER!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE NOTE—–WE HAVE LOWERED THE STARTING AND BUY IT NOW PRICES FOR A QUICK SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n

AN AMAZING AND HISTORIC PIECE OF MOTION PICTURE HISTORY!!!!! THIS IS A FULLY DOCUMENTED AND AUTHENTICATED CHRISTOPHER REEVE WALKING SUPERMAN COSTUME FEATURED IN BOTH THE FIRST AND SECOND FILMS (SHOT AT THE SAME TIME) THE COSTUME CONSISTS OF WALKING CAPE & FULL BODYSUIT–THERE ARE NO BOOTS,BELT, TIGHTS—THE OUTFIT WAS USED FOR CLOSE-UP AND WALKING SCENES MAKING IT THE THE RAREST AND MOST IN DEMAND OF ALL REEVE SUPERMAN COSTUMES. THE GARMENTS HAVE FANTASTIC HISTORY AND AUTHENTICITY FROM MR SCOTT LEVA-AN AWARD WINNING STUNTMAN AND ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED STUNT DOUBLES IN ALL OF MOTION PICTURE–HIS FULL RESUME AND SIGNED LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY IS INCLUDED–MR LEVA WORKED AS A STUNT DOUBLE ON THE FILM AND HAS AUTHENTICATED THIS EXACT OUTFIT AS ONE WORN BY REEVE DURING FILMING. THESE GARMENTS FEATURE THE ALL IMPORTANT BERMAN AND NATHANS COSTUMERS TAGGING (WHICH SELDOM IF EVER IS FOUND ON THE MANY FAKES OUT THERE!!) FOR THOSE OF YOU NOT FAMILIAR–BERMANS AND NATHANS ARE THE BRITISH COSTUME COMPANY THAT MADE MOST OF REEVES OUTFITS FOR THE FIRST 2 FILMS–THIS RARE COSTUME IS BEING OFFERED WELL BELOW CURRENT AUCTION HOUSE APPRAISAL. GUARANTEED GENUINE AND AUTHENTIC FOR LIFE WITH A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!!!!!!!! OFFERED AT NO RESERVE!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Marketing Photos & Notes:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

See:\u00a0 October 2008 article<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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For more information, please reference:\u00a0 Market Watch | Superman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jason De Bord<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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