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 Movie memorabilia can consist of a wide variety of items, from posters and tickets to actual costumes worn by actors or actresses. If collecting movie memorabilia sounds like something you might be interested in, be sure to familiarize yourself with the proper storage techniques before purchasing any items. Safely storing your memorabilia will help to keep it in great shape for many years to come. The following tips will teach you how to safely store movie memorabilia.
Picture Credit - David Copperfield Movie Cast Signed Script $50,000
Paper Memorabilia
If you purchase movie memorabilia that is constructed of paper material, such as tickets, posters, or lobby cards, you must store them in the proper manner. These types of items must be kept away from moisture, acids, and any other substances that could potentially cause irreversible damage. One option is to store paper memorabilia in clear (Read more....)
 Having movie memorabilia is a great asset because some pieces are worth a lot of money. However, determining the value of that asset without going to an appraiser can be very difficult. Before using the money for an appraisal, you should check out these different facets of your memorabilia. You can find out instantly if it is worthless or worth its weight in gold.
(Tony Curtis Autographed Straitjacket $68 K)
Age
Except for rare circumstances, a memorabilia piece from 2007 will not be worth as much as one from 1957. Older pieces tend to be worth much more, especially if they are from iconic movies that generations have grown to love and adore. Not only that, but older pieces are generally harder to get, which also raises their value. If you have a newer piece, then it might be worthwhile to hold onto it for a few years or even decades. What is worth $10 (Read more....)
 For many Star Wars fans, it is more than just a movie dreamed up by George Lucas. Star Wars is a part of pop culture with many avid collectors hunting down valuable items - especially those used in any of the six movies in the series. Many of these items may not be worth much in a galaxy far, far away, but here on Earth in the 21st century they tend to go for some serious dough to avid collectors and devoted fans.
1. Qui-Gon Jinn and Luke Skywalker's Lightsabers
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Just about any lightsaber from any of the movies has some value. Qui-Gon Jinn’s Lightsaber from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace recently sold at auction for $54,000. Luke Skywalkers prototype lightsabers designed before the first movie was filmed range in value from $800-$1,000 or more. One recently went for $850 on eBay. Luke Skywalker's actual lightsaber used in the first two Star Wars movies recently fetched $24,000. A Skywalker lightsaber from New Hope recently brought in $200,000.
Note: Anything Luke Skywalker related tends to be worth the big bucks.Luke Skywalker’s flight suit used (Read more....)
 If you are a fan of a particular movie star, why not display some of their best publicity photo portraits in your home on the wall? Displaying black and white photos can be more aesthetically pleasing because all the pictures look like a unit compared to conflicting colors in color photographs. Traditional Home features this lovely bedroom with two twin sized antique beds, with classical beige, black and white decor. Beside the bed features a group of 9 pictures with classic movie stars in a simple black frame with white matting. Primadonna's Portraits features photographs from classic Movies, Comedies, Musicals, mysteries, Horrors, Sci Fi and Fantasy, Television series. They feature classic Pin-ups, glamour shots, movie stills, portfolio portraits, and publicity photos. Get the very best shots from Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth, Betty Grable, Jayne Mansfield, and Lana Turner. You can add some of your (Read more....)
 If you are shopping for a gift for a Star Wars fan, and you want something that will really blow them away, then get that Star Wars fan a classic piece of movie memorabilia from the original Star Wars films. These are items that you can't get at Wal-Mart or Target. They are pretty much only available from collectors, and today the best place to find the widest selection of Star Wars movie memorabilia is on Ebay. In particular, true Star Wars fans love stuff from the original three movies the most. For example, a movie poster from the original 1977 movie would be a huge hit with any Star Wars fan. Other Star Wars fans are absolutely obsessed with collecting the action figures and the toy vehicles from the original films. The truth is that thanks to the Internet, there is a wider array of Star Wars movie memorabilia gift ideas available today than ever before. From the 1970s and 1980s there are Star Wars movie posters, Star Wars t-shirts, Star Wars action figures, Star Wars trading cards, Star Wars comic books, Star Wars lunch boxes, Star Wars art, Star Wars costumes and even Star Wars pinball machines. The possibilities are endless.
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 Creating the Ideal Movie Gift Basket by Jackie Rush-Movie gift boxes are the perfect gifts for movie fans. So if you have a friend who loves to watch movies, you now know what the best present to give to him/her. If you want to start making movie gift boxes right now, just follow the instructions below and you'll effectively make the most special gift to give this season.
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 How to Find Authentic Movie Props and Original Wardrobe on Ebay Author: Joe Pickering Movie props and wardrobe that have actually been used in movie productions and seen on the big screen are great collectibles for people who want to own a little piece of their favorite movies, actors, and actresses. In times past, it was very hard for the average movie fan to obtain such items without having a direct connection to the film industry. Now with the internet and especially eBay, anyone with internet access can find and purchase authentic movie memorabilia. Unfortunately, with the advent of the online auction there is also a lot of potential for abuse by dishonest sellers who try to sell fake merchandise passed off as authentic movie props or wardrobe worn by famous people. However, with a little care and the use of the following tips, the average movie memorabilia connoisseur can find good quality original items and avoid the many scams out (Read more....)
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