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Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-23 Thread Tom Martin

well done Greg You can gewt a new Black lightand then Buy some old black 
light Rock posters and havea Party...:)LOLO

Psychedelic returns
peace and love//
 Far out man/ Out of State..
Gravy... shake it easy
Hollywood dream factory®
since 1977

those blueprint files are great...
never had one

 :(





On 2023-10-23 14:42, Greg Douglass wrote:




Very late weighing in on this. I bought a blueprint storage desk for
200 bucks at a local antique stor. Nobody wanted it! I lowballed the
proprietor and guess what? I now have access to all my "good stuff",
no problems, no muss, no fuss. Just pull the drawer out and,
Abracadabra!, there it is!
I did have to remove the bottom drawer to store linenbacked items.
They wouldn't fit. No issues at all. So much nicer than wrestling with
a massive pile of paper like i used to do..."Oh wait! That Star Wars
thingie I just sold is...at the bottom of 50 pounds of other paper.
%$^("
Greg Douglass
Back in the USA tomorrow
PS: I just gave my black light to the Goodwill before I left for the
UK. Crap.

SENT: Friday, October 06, 2023 at 6:52 PM
 FROM: "Sean Linkenback" 
 TO: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
 SUBJECT: Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia
collector should consider owning!

Great list Bruce, though I will add that I consider a small portable
black light at least as important as a really strong regular light
when attempting to detect restoration. Especially when you are looking
at pieces backed on heavy board (and as you mentioned a bright light
alone usually doesn't cut it there).

Seeing your mention of bestine to "save the day" though does make me
remember one question I am always meaning to ask you: Why exactly does
Emovieposter use paper-damaging masking tape when packing up parcels
for customers, instead of the far more paper friendly "blue" tape that
most other major auction houses/dealers use? Surely using blue tape
will result in a lot less situations where bestine is needed to save
the day. I also find the blue tape a lot more friendly on the
polybags/packing supplies in allowing them to be reused and helping
keep everything a little bit greener.

Best,

Sean

On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson
 wrote:


Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie
memorabilia collector should consider owning?

We are often contacted by collectors with various concerns or
requests that pertain to collecting movie paper such as "how can I
protect the tear in my poster without restoration", "how can I
safely remove this piece of tape", "how can I more easily open
packages", etc.

So we thought it would be helpful to make a list of some of the
items we think ALL movie paper collectors should strongly consider
owning:

*Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco Transparent Mending Tissue
- This is tape that is safe for use on movie paper. You can use it
on the back of items to secure tears.

*Bestine (or "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve the
sticky part of tape making the tape easily removed without damage to
movie paper and is therefore super useful in removing tape from
older posters, and also can "save the day" if you accidentally get
tape stuck to a poster when removing it from a package.

NOTE: This is a highly flammable and dangerous substance and should
only be used in a well ventilated area, and ONLY if you are at least
somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful using it. Be sure to
read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use.

*A utility knife, Xacto knife, or similar - This is wonderful for
opening well packed packages (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses).
NOTE: You should always cut with care as these knives are extremely
sharp and WILL cut through several pieces of cardboard with ease,
and can also cut into YOU with even greater ease. You definitely do
NOT want to accidentally cut your movie paper (or yourself)!

*A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or stronger) - This is
wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored items. When
you hold those items up before a light source like this, you will
likely be able to practically "see" right through the linen or paper
backing, and you can likely see the extent of the restoration.

You will need some practice to know how to interpret what you see
in some cases, but in many cases it will be very obvious (like where
a large hole was recreated by being painted over). But be prepared
to be shocked in some cases, because some auctions describe some
items as having "minor fold and border restoration", when the actual
restoration is far greater, because they are counting on the buyers
not being knowledgeable to know the difference.

And also, know that if an item (usually a window card, half-sheet
or insert) is backed onto a heavy board backing, you likely can't
get a light bright enough to shine through it, but just the

Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-23 Thread Greg Douglass

Very late weighing in on this. I bought a blueprint storage desk for 200 bucks at a local antique stor. Nobody wanted it! I lowballed the proprietor and guess what? I now have access to all my "good stuff", no problems, no muss, no fuss. Just pull the drawer out and, Abracadabra!, there it is!

I did have to remove the bottom drawer to store linenbacked items. They wouldn't fit. No issues at all. So much nicer than wrestling with a massive pile of paper like i used to do..."Oh wait! That Star Wars thingie I just sold is...at the bottom of 50 pounds of other paper. %$^("

Greg Douglass

Back in the USA tomorrow

PS: I just gave my black light to the Goodwill before I left for the UK. Crap.

Sent: Friday, October 06, 2023 at 6:52 PM
From: "Sean Linkenback"
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

Great list Bruce, though I will add that I consider a small portable black light at least as important as a really strong regular light when attempting to detect restoration. Especially when you are looking at pieces backed on heavy board (and as you mentioned a bright light alone usually doesn't cut it there).

Seeing your mention of bestine to "save the day" though does make me remember one question I am always meaning to ask you: Why exactly does Emovieposter use paper-damaging masking tape when packing up parcels for customers, instead of the far more paper friendly "blue" tape that most other major auction houses/dealers use? Surely using blue tape will result in a lot less situations where bestine is needed to save the day. I also find the blue tape a lot more friendly on the polybags/packing supplies in allowing them to be reused and helping keep everything a little bit greener.

Best,

Sean

On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson <brucehershen...@gmail.com> wrote:

Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning?

We are often contacted by collectors with various concerns or requests that pertain to collecting movie paper such as "how can I protect the tear in my poster without restoration", "how can I safely remove this piece of tape", "how can I more easily open packages", etc.

So we thought it would be helpful to make a list of some of the items we think ALL movie paper collectors should strongly consider owning:

*Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco Transparent Mending Tissue - This is tape that is safe for use on movie paper. You can use it on the back of items to secure tears.

*Bestine (or "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve the sticky part of tape making the tape easily removed without damage to movie paper and is therefore super useful in removing tape from older posters, and also can "save the day" if you accidentally get tape stuck to a poster when removing it from a package.

NOTE: This is a highly flammable and dangerous substance and should only be used in a well ventilated area, and ONLY if you are at least somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful using it. Be sure to read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use.

*A utility knife, Xacto knife, or similar - This is wonderful for opening well packed packages (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses). NOTE: You should always cut with care as these knives are extremely sharp and WILL cut through several pieces of cardboard with ease, and can also cut into YOU with even greater ease. You definitely do NOT want to accidentally cut your movie paper (or yourself)!

*A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or stronger) - This is wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored items. When you hold those items up before a light source like this, you will likely be able to practically "see" right through the linen or paper backing, and you can likely see the extent of the restoration.

You will need some practice to know how to interpret what you see in some cases, but in many cases it will be very obvious (like where a large hole was recreated by being painted over). But be prepared to be shocked in some cases, because some auctions describe some items as having "minor fold and border restoration", when the actual restoration is far greater, because they are counting on the buyers not being knowledgeable to know the difference.

And also, know that if an item (usually a window card, half-sheet or insert) is backed onto a heavy board backing, you likely can't get a light bright enough to shine through it, but just the fact that this kind of restoration was performed is almost a guarantee that the restoration was extensive. And also, when acrylic paint is used, you also may have trouble seeing "through it", but again, just the fact that this kind of restoration was performed is almost a guarant

[MOPO] Aw: Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-08 Thread Helmut Hamm

Simple PE foil does not stick to anything. It comes in stretched an unstretched. I currently use stretched. It is less expensive, but you need more of it, and I have to wrap it around three or four times so that it properly sticks to itself. It also adds to the stability of the package.

@Alan: Run a search for PE Plastic Packaging Film or Plastic Wrap and you will find countless options and suppliers. Main differences are the thickness (for posters, a rather thin wrap will do) and, as stated above, stretched or unstretched. My 20" rolls hold 600 meters, app. 650 yards.

I also wrote up a blog article that shows some images of how we pack:

https://www.filmposter.net/blog/how-to-ship-vintage-movie-posters-securely/

Re. Tape on Posters: Not too long ago, I bought a VERY expensive folded poster on ebay. It was loosely sandwiched between cardboard and taped. The poster was not exactly folded square, and when it arrived, the overstanding (black!) border had stuck to the tape, taking 0.25" x 2" paper and color from the poster. To make things worse, the poster was in Near Mint condition when shipped. Needless to say, that was extremely annoying.

Helmut

Gesendet: Samstag, 07. Oktober 2023 um 17:16 Uhr
Von: "Sean Linkenback"
An: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Betreff: Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

If that is something that won't stick to the posters, that sounds like a great idea Helmut.

Just seems that masking tape is at the very bottom of the list of things you should use around posters.

On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 11:04 AM <texasmu...@web.de> wrote:

I'm not using any tape at all when packing posters. Instead, everything I send out is wrapped in thin plastic foil that I buy on 600 meter rolls. It perfectly secures the poster inside the cardboard backing and makes the package waterproof as well.

Helmut

www.filmposter.net

Gesendet: Freitag, 06. Oktober 2023 um 19:52 Uhr
Von: "Sean Linkenback" <s...@llpslaw.com>
An: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Betreff: Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

Best,

Sean

On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson <brucehershen...@gmail.com> wrote:

Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning?

So we thought it would be helpful to make a list of some of the items we think ALL movie paper collectors should strongly consider owning:

*Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco Transparent Mending Tissue - This is tape that is safe for use on movie paper. You can use it on the back of items to secure tears.

Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-07 Thread peter contarino

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works even under florescent light.

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Effect 385-395nm UV Best for Commercial/Domestic Use Works Even in Ambient
Light

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On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 11:33 AM Alan Heimann  wrote:

> Hi Helmut ..what is this wrapping  yr using exactly ..link ?..and speaking
> of links nice to see yr name Sean ..sure yr law practice is very
> successful..best Alan
>
> On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 11:16 AM Sean Linkenback  wrote:
>
>> If that is something that won't stick to the posters, that sounds like a
>> great idea Helmut.
>> Just seems that masking tape is at the very bottom of the list of things
>> you should use around posters.
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>> On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 11:04 AM  wrote:
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>>> I'm not using any tape at all when packing posters. Instead, everything
>>> I send out is wrapped in thin plastic foil that I buy on 600 meter rolls.
>>> It perfectly secures the poster inside the cardboard backing and makes the
>>> package waterproof as well.
>>>
>>> Helmut
>>>
>>> www.filmposter.net
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>>> *Gesendet:* Freitag, 06. Oktober 2023 um 19:52 Uhr
>>> *Von:* "Sean Linkenback" 
>>> *An:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
>>> *Betreff:* Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia
>>> collector should consider owning!
>>> Great list Bruce, though I will add that I consider a small portable
>>> black light at least as important as a really strong regular light when
>>> attempting to detect restoration. Especially when you are looking at pieces
>>> backed on heavy board (and as you mentioned a bright light alone usually
>>> doesn't cut it there).
>>>
>>> Seeing your mention of bestine to "save the day" though does make me
>>> remember one question I am always meaning to ask you: Why exactly does
>>> Emovieposter use paper-damaging masking tape when packing up parcels for
>>> customers, instead of the far more paper friendly "blue" tape that most
>>> other major auction houses/dealers use? Surely using blue tape will result
>>> in a lot less situations where bestine is needed to save the day. I also
>>> find the blue tape a lot more friendly on the polybags/packing supplies in
>>> allowing them to be reused and helping keep everything a little bit greener.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Sean
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson <
>>> brucehershen...@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>>> memorabilia collector should consider owning? We are often contacted by
>>>> collectors with various concerns or requests that pertain to collecting
>>>> movie paper such as "how can I protect the tear in my poster without
>>>> restoration", "how can I safely remove this piece of tape", "how can I more
>>>> easily open packages", etc. So we thought it would be helpful to make a
>>>> list of some of the items we think ALL movie paper collectors should
>>>> strongly consider owning: *Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco
>>>> Transparent Mending Tissue - This is tape that is safe for use on movie
>>>> paper. You can use it on the back of items to secure tears. *Bestine (or
>>>> "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve the sticky part of tape
>>>> making the tape easily removed without damage to movie paper and is
>>>> therefore super useful in removing tape from older posters, and also can
>>>> "save the day" if you accidentally get tape stuck to a poster when removing
>>>> it from a package. NOTE: This is a highly flammable and dangerous substance
>>>> and should only be used in a well ventilated area, and ONLY if you are at
>>>> least somewhat

Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-07 Thread Alan Heimann

Hi Helmut ..what is this wrapping  yr using exactly ..link ?..and speaking
of links nice to see yr name Sean ..sure yr law practice is very
successful..best Alan

On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 11:16 AM Sean Linkenback  wrote:

> If that is something that won't stick to the posters, that sounds like a
> great idea Helmut.
> Just seems that masking tape is at the very bottom of the list of things
> you should use around posters.
>
>
> On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 11:04 AM  wrote:
>
>> I'm not using any tape at all when packing posters. Instead, everything I
>> send out is wrapped in thin plastic foil that I buy on 600 meter rolls. It
>> perfectly secures the poster inside the cardboard backing and makes the
>> package waterproof as well.
>>
>> Helmut
>>
>> www.filmposter.net
>>
>>
>> *Gesendet:* Freitag, 06. Oktober 2023 um 19:52 Uhr
>> *Von:* "Sean Linkenback" 
>> *An:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
>> *Betreff:* Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia
>> collector should consider owning!
>> Great list Bruce, though I will add that I consider a small portable
>> black light at least as important as a really strong regular light when
>> attempting to detect restoration. Especially when you are looking at pieces
>> backed on heavy board (and as you mentioned a bright light alone usually
>> doesn't cut it there).
>>
>> Seeing your mention of bestine to "save the day" though does make me
>> remember one question I am always meaning to ask you: Why exactly does
>> Emovieposter use paper-damaging masking tape when packing up parcels for
>> customers, instead of the far more paper friendly "blue" tape that most
>> other major auction houses/dealers use? Surely using blue tape will result
>> in a lot less situations where bestine is needed to save the day. I also
>> find the blue tape a lot more friendly on the polybags/packing supplies in
>> allowing them to be reused and helping keep everything a little bit greener.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Sean
>>
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>> On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson <
>> brucehershen...@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> *Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie
>>> memorabilia collector should consider owning? We are often contacted by
>>> collectors with various concerns or requests that pertain to collecting
>>> movie paper such as "how can I protect the tear in my poster without
>>> restoration", "how can I safely remove this piece of tape", "how can I more
>>> easily open packages", etc. So we thought it would be helpful to make a
>>> list of some of the items we think ALL movie paper collectors should
>>> strongly consider owning: *Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco
>>> Transparent Mending Tissue - This is tape that is safe for use on movie
>>> paper. You can use it on the back of items to secure tears. *Bestine (or
>>> "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve the sticky part of tape
>>> making the tape easily removed without damage to movie paper and is
>>> therefore super useful in removing tape from older posters, and also can
>>> "save the day" if you accidentally get tape stuck to a poster when removing
>>> it from a package. NOTE: This is a highly flammable and dangerous substance
>>> and should only be used in a well ventilated area, and ONLY if you are at
>>> least somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful using it. Be sure to
>>> read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use. *A utility knife, Xacto
>>> knife, or similar - This is wonderful for opening well packed packages
>>> (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses). NOTE: You should always cut with
>>> care as these knives are extremely sharp and WILL cut through several
>>> pieces of cardboard with ease, and can also cut into YOU with even greater
>>> ease. You definitely do NOT want to accidentally cut your movie paper (or
>>> yourself)! *A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or stronger) - This is
>>> wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored items. When you
>>> hold those items up before a light sourc

Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-07 Thread Sean Linkenback

If that is something that won't stick to the posters, that sounds like a
great idea Helmut.
Just seems that masking tape is at the very bottom of the list of things
you should use around posters.


On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 11:04 AM  wrote:

> I'm not using any tape at all when packing posters. Instead, everything I
> send out is wrapped in thin plastic foil that I buy on 600 meter rolls. It
> perfectly secures the poster inside the cardboard backing and makes the
> package waterproof as well.
>
> Helmut
>
> www.filmposter.net
>
>
> *Gesendet:* Freitag, 06. Oktober 2023 um 19:52 Uhr
> *Von:* "Sean Linkenback" 
> *An:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
> *Betreff:* Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia
> collector should consider owning!
> Great list Bruce, though I will add that I consider a small portable black
> light at least as important as a really strong regular light when
> attempting to detect restoration. Especially when you are looking at pieces
> backed on heavy board (and as you mentioned a bright light alone usually
> doesn't cut it there).
>
> Seeing your mention of bestine to "save the day" though does make me
> remember one question I am always meaning to ask you: Why exactly does
> Emovieposter use paper-damaging masking tape when packing up parcels for
> customers, instead of the far more paper friendly "blue" tape that most
> other major auction houses/dealers use? Surely using blue tape will result
> in a lot less situations where bestine is needed to save the day. I also
> find the blue tape a lot more friendly on the polybags/packing supplies in
> allowing them to be reused and helping keep everything a little bit greener.
>
> Best,
>
> Sean
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson 
> wrote:
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>> *Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie
>> memorabilia collector should consider owning? We are often contacted by
>> collectors with various concerns or requests that pertain to collecting
>> movie paper such as "how can I protect the tear in my poster without
>> restoration", "how can I safely remove this piece of tape", "how can I more
>> easily open packages", etc. So we thought it would be helpful to make a
>> list of some of the items we think ALL movie paper collectors should
>> strongly consider owning: *Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco
>> Transparent Mending Tissue - This is tape that is safe for use on movie
>> paper. You can use it on the back of items to secure tears. *Bestine (or
>> "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve the sticky part of tape
>> making the tape easily removed without damage to movie paper and is
>> therefore super useful in removing tape from older posters, and also can
>> "save the day" if you accidentally get tape stuck to a poster when removing
>> it from a package. NOTE: This is a highly flammable and dangerous substance
>> and should only be used in a well ventilated area, and ONLY if you are at
>> least somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful using it. Be sure to
>> read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use. *A utility knife, Xacto
>> knife, or similar - This is wonderful for opening well packed packages
>> (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses). NOTE: You should always cut with
>> care as these knives are extremely sharp and WILL cut through several
>> pieces of cardboard with ease, and can also cut into YOU with even greater
>> ease. You definitely do NOT want to accidentally cut your movie paper (or
>> yourself)! *A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or stronger) - This is
>> wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored items. When you
>> hold those items up before a light source like this, you will likely be
>> able to practically "see" right through the linen or paper backing, and you
>> can likely see the extent of the restoration. You will need some practice
>> to know how to interpret what you see in some cases, but in many cases it
>> will be very obvious (like where a large hole was recreated by being
>> painted over). But be prepared to be shocked in some cases, because some
>> auctions describe some items as having "minor fold and border restoration",
>> when the actual restoration is far greater, because they are counting on
>> the buyers not being knowledgea

[MOPO] Aw: Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-07 Thread Helmut Hamm

Helmut

www.filmposter.net

Gesendet: Freitag, 06. Oktober 2023 um 19:52 Uhr
Von: "Sean Linkenback"
An: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Betreff: Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

Best,

Sean

On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson <brucehershen...@gmail.com> wrote:

Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning?

So we thought it would be helpful to make a list of some of the items we think ALL movie paper collectors should strongly consider owning:

*Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco Transparent Mending Tissue - This is tape that is safe for use on movie paper. You can use it on the back of items to secure tears.

And it is not that you shouldn't buy restored items, just that you should be accurately informed as to how much restoration the item has had, either by the seller, or by you, examining the item in the way described above. Once you know the truth, you can better decide how much to pay.

*A map file or other storage equipment - As we all know, movie paper can be very valuable, so why not stor

Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-06 Thread Tom Martin

great Ideas Sen.I used masking tape.. however low tack and cover the 
posterwith ethafoam ora sacrificed poster  but the blue ta[e is a 
better idea,,i also have a black light i got from a optical doctor years 
ago. we can always learn new stuff so thanks//also wheni would get 
crinkled poster if you use a iron set on low with a slip sheet orhgwel 
you can iron out the posters crinkles ,you need to be careful with Low 
heat,,  some use a dry mount press..just very sensitive touch//also 
rolling a poster backwards relaxes the ripples

the key is to be carefull..
Tom
Hollywood dream factory®
since 1977

On 2023-10-06 13:52, Sean Linkenback wrote:





Great list Bruce, though I will add that I consider a small portable
black light at least as important as a really strong regular light
when attempting to detect restoration. Especially when you are looking
at pieces backed on heavy board (and as you mentioned a bright light
alone usually doesn't cut it there).

Seeing your mention of bestine to "save the day" though does make me
remember one question I am always meaning to ask you: Why exactly does
Emovieposter use paper-damaging masking tape when packing up parcels
for customers, instead of the far more paper friendly "blue" tape that
most other major auction houses/dealers use? Surely using blue tape
will result in a lot less situations where bestine is needed to save
the day. I also find the blue tape a lot more friendly on the
polybags/packing supplies in allowing them to be reused and helping
keep everything a little bit greener.

Best,

Sean

On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson
 wrote:


Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie
memorabilia collector should consider owning?

We are often contacted by collectors with various concerns or
requests that pertain to collecting movie paper such as "how can I
protect the tear in my poster without restoration", "how can I
safely remove this piece of tape", "how can I more easily open
packages", etc.

So we thought it would be helpful to make a list of some of the
items we think ALL movie paper collectors should strongly consider
owning:

*Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco Transparent Mending Tissue -
This is tape that is safe for use on movie paper. You can use it on
the back of items to secure tears.

*Bestine (or "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve the
sticky part of tape making the tape easily removed without damage to
movie paper and is therefore super useful in removing tape from
older posters, and also can "save the day" if you accidentally get
tape stuck to a poster when removing it from a package.

NOTE: This is a highly flammable and dangerous substance and should
only be used in a well ventilated area, and ONLY if you are at least
somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful using it. Be sure to
read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use.

*A utility knife, Xacto knife, or similar - This is wonderful for
opening well packed packages (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses).
NOTE: You should always cut with care as these knives are extremely
sharp and WILL cut through several pieces of cardboard with ease,
and can also cut into YOU with even greater ease. You definitely do
NOT want to accidentally cut your movie paper (or yourself)!

*A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or stronger) - This is
wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored items. When
you hold those items up before a light source like this, you will
likely be able to practically "see" right through the linen or paper
backing, and you can likely see the extent of the restoration.

You will need some practice to know how to interpret what you see in
some cases, but in many cases it will be very obvious (like where a
large hole was recreated by being painted over). But be prepared to
be shocked in some cases, because some auctions describe some items
as having "minor fold and border restoration", when the actual
restoration is far greater, because they are counting on the buyers
not being knowledgeable to know the difference.

And also, know that if an item (usually a window card, half-sheet or
insert) is backed onto a heavy board backing, you likely can't get a
light bright enough to shine through it, but just the fact that this
kind of restoration was performed is almost a guarantee that the
restoration was extensive. And also, when acrylic paint is used, you
also may have trouble seeing "through it", but again, just the fact
that this kind of restoration was performed is almost a guarantee
that the restoration was extensive.

And it is not that you shouldn't buy restored items, just that you
should be accurately informed as to how much restoration the item
has had, either by the seller, or by you, examining the item in the
way described above. Once you know the truth, you can better decide
how much to pay.

*A map file or other storage equipment - As we all know, movie paper
can be very valuable, so why not store it in

Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-06 Thread Sean Linkenback

Great list Bruce, though I will add that I consider a small portable black
light at least as important as a really strong regular light when
attempting to detect restoration. Especially when you are looking at pieces
backed on heavy board (and as you mentioned a bright light alone usually
doesn't cut it there).

Seeing your mention of bestine to "save the day" though does make me
remember one question I am always meaning to ask you: Why exactly does
Emovieposter use paper-damaging masking tape when packing up parcels for
customers, instead of the far more paper friendly "blue" tape that most
other major auction houses/dealers use? Surely using blue tape will result
in a lot less situations where bestine is needed to save the day. I also
find the blue tape a lot more friendly on the polybags/packing supplies in
allowing them to be reused and helping keep everything a little bit greener.

Best,

Sean


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> collector should consider owning?We are often contacted by collectors with
> various concerns or requests that pertain to collecting movie paper such as
> "how can I protect the tear in my poster without restoration", "how can I
> safely remove this piece of tape", "how can I more easily open packages",
> etc.So we thought it would be helpful to make a list of some of the items
> we think ALL movie paper collectors should strongly consider owning:*Lineco
> Document Repair Tape and Lineco Transparent Mending Tissue - This is tape
> that is safe for use on movie paper. You can use it on the back of items to
> secure tears.*Bestine (or "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve
> the sticky part of tape making the tape easily removed without damage to
> movie paper and is therefore super useful in removing tape from older
> posters, and also can "save the day" if you accidentally get tape stuck to
> a poster when removing it from a package.NOTE: This is a highly flammable
> and dangerous substance and should only be used in a well ventilated area,
> and ONLY if you are at least somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful
> using it. Be sure to read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use.*A
> utility knife, Xacto knife, or similar - This is wonderful for opening well
> packed packages (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses). NOTE: You should
> always cut with care as these knives are extremely sharp and WILL cut
> through several pieces of cardboard with ease, and can also cut into YOU
> with even greater ease. You definitely do NOT want to accidentally cut your
> movie paper (or yourself)!*A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or
> stronger) - This is wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored
> items. When you hold those items up before a light source like this, you
> will likely be able to practically "see" right through the linen or paper
> backing, and you can likely see the extent of the restoration.You will need
> some practice to know how to interpret what you see in some cases, but in
> many cases it will be very obvious (like where a large hole was recreated
> by being painted over). But be prepared to be shocked in some cases,
> because some auctions describe some items as having "minor fold and border
> restoration", when the actual restoration is far greater, because they are
> counting on the buyers not being knowledgeable to know the difference.And
> also, know that if an item (usually a window card, half-sheet or insert) is
> backed onto a heavy board backing, you likely can't get a light bright
> enough to shine through it, but just the fact that this kind of restoration
> was performed is almost a guarantee that the restoration was extensive. And
> also, when acrylic paint is used, you also may have trouble seeing "through
> it", but again, just the fact that this kind of restoration was performed
> is almost a guarantee that the restoration was extensive.And it is not that
> you shouldn't buy restored items, just that you should be accurately
> informed as to how much restoration the item has had, either by the seller,
> or by you, examining the item in the way described above. Once you know the
> truth, you can better decide how much to pay.*A map file or other storage
> equipment - As we all know, movie paper can be very valuable, so why not
> store it in a way that best protects your investment? A map file is a great
> way to do this if you have space because it allows you to store
> one-sheet-size and smaller posters unfolded and flat. Boxes or tubes are
> also acceptable if you don't have the space (or funds) for a large map
> file.--for more information about storage, please go the following link:
> "Did you know... that many people have different views on how to best store
> their movie paper collection?"
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Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-06 Thread Tom Martin


great info Bruce= thank you good tips


all the best

Tom
Hollywood dream factory®
since 1977




On 2023-10-06 09:05, Bruce Hershenson wrote:





Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie
memorabilia collector should consider owning?

We are often contacted by collectors with various concerns or requests
that pertain to collecting movie paper such as "how can I protect the
tear in my poster without restoration", "how can I safely remove this
piece of tape", "how can I more easily open packages", etc.

So we thought it would be helpful to make a list of some of the items
we think ALL movie paper collectors should strongly consider owning:

*Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco Transparent Mending Tissue -
This is tape that is safe for use on movie paper. You can use it on
the back of items to secure tears.

*Bestine (or "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve the sticky
part of tape making the tape easily removed without damage to movie
paper and is therefore super useful in removing tape from older
posters, and also can "save the day" if you accidentally get tape
stuck to a poster when removing it from a package.

NOTE: This is a highly flammable and dangerous substance and should
only be used in a well ventilated area, and ONLY if you are at least
somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful using it. Be sure to
read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use.

*A utility knife, Xacto knife, or similar - This is wonderful for
opening well packed packages (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses).
NOTE: You should always cut with care as these knives are extremely
sharp and WILL cut through several pieces of cardboard with ease, and
can also cut into YOU with even greater ease. You definitely do NOT
want to accidentally cut your movie paper (or yourself)!

*A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or stronger) - This is
wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored items. When
you hold those items up before a light source like this, you will
likely be able to practically "see" right through the linen or paper
backing, and you can likely see the extent of the restoration.

You will need some practice to know how to interpret what you see in
some cases, but in many cases it will be very obvious (like where a
large hole was recreated by being painted over). But be prepared to be
shocked in some cases, because some auctions describe some items as
having "minor fold and border restoration", when the actual
restoration is far greater, because they are counting on the buyers
not being knowledgeable to know the difference.

And also, know that if an item (usually a window card, half-sheet or
insert) is backed onto a heavy board backing, you likely can't get a
light bright enough to shine through it, but just the fact that this
kind of restoration was performed is almost a guarantee that the
restoration was extensive. And also, when acrylic paint is used, you
also may have trouble seeing "through it", but again, just the fact
that this kind of restoration was performed is almost a guarantee that
the restoration was extensive.

And it is not that you shouldn't buy restored items, just that you
should be accurately informed as to how much restoration the item has
had, either by the seller, or by you, examining the item in the way
described above. Once you know the truth, you can better decide how
much to pay.

*A map file or other storage equipment - As we all know, movie paper
can be very valuable, so why not store it in a way that best protects
your investment? A map file is a great way to do this if you have
space because it allows you to store one-sheet-size and smaller
posters unfolded and flat. Boxes or tubes are also acceptable if you
don't have the space (or funds) for a large map file.
--for more information about storage, please go the following link:
"Did you know... that many people have different views on how to best
store their movie paper collection?" at
https://www.emovieposter.com/tips_archive.php?id=409=best%20store
[1]

*A digital camera or phone with an excellent built-in camera - Either
is an invaluable tool for when you want to get advice from someone
online about your posters or share images of your favorite posters
with the world OR if you want to offer items for sale

*Spreadsheet or database software - A great tool for cataloging one's
collection (and there are free ones such as LibreOffice or
GoogleDocs). You will have to have a little higher level of computer
expertise to easily use such software (although, we hear GoogleDocs
makes things fairly easy), but enlisting the help of a "computer nerd"
family member can get you on the path to using this software. You may
also be able to find commercial "collection" software to aid you in
cataloging your collection, but we don't know of any good software
that is specifically dedicated to movie paper.

NOTE: Copies of the last two items above (digital photos of your
collection AND your collection list in your

[MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia collector should consider owning!

2023-10-06 Thread Bruce Hershenson

*Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia
collector should consider owning?We are often contacted by collectors with
various concerns or requests that pertain to collecting movie paper such as
"how can I protect the tear in my poster without restoration", "how can I
safely remove this piece of tape", "how can I more easily open packages",
etc.So we thought it would be helpful to make a list of some of the items
we think ALL movie paper collectors should strongly consider owning:*Lineco
Document Repair Tape and Lineco Transparent Mending Tissue - This is tape
that is safe for use on movie paper. You can use it on the back of items to
secure tears.*Bestine (or "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve
the sticky part of tape making the tape easily removed without damage to
movie paper and is therefore super useful in removing tape from older
posters, and also can "save the day" if you accidentally get tape stuck to
a poster when removing it from a package.NOTE: This is a highly flammable
and dangerous substance and should only be used in a well ventilated area,
and ONLY if you are at least somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful
using it. Be sure to read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use.*A
utility knife, Xacto knife, or similar - This is wonderful for opening well
packed packages (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses). NOTE: You should
always cut with care as these knives are extremely sharp and WILL cut
through several pieces of cardboard with ease, and can also cut into YOU
with even greater ease. You definitely do NOT want to accidentally cut your
movie paper (or yourself)!*A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or
stronger) - This is wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored
items. When you hold those items up before a light source like this, you
will likely be able to practically "see" right through the linen or paper
backing, and you can likely see the extent of the restoration.You will need
some practice to know how to interpret what you see in some cases, but in
many cases it will be very obvious (like where a large hole was recreated
by being painted over). But be prepared to be shocked in some cases,
because some auctions describe some items as having "minor fold and border
restoration", when the actual restoration is far greater, because they are
counting on the buyers not being knowledgeable to know the difference.And
also, know that if an item (usually a window card, half-sheet or insert) is
backed onto a heavy board backing, you likely can't get a light bright
enough to shine through it, but just the fact that this kind of restoration
was performed is almost a guarantee that the restoration was extensive. And
also, when acrylic paint is used, you also may have trouble seeing "through
it", but again, just the fact that this kind of restoration was performed
is almost a guarantee that the restoration was extensive.And it is not that
you shouldn't buy restored items, just that you should be accurately
informed as to how much restoration the item has had, either by the seller,
or by you, examining the item in the way described above. Once you know the
truth, you can better decide how much to pay.*A map file or other storage
equipment - As we all know, movie paper can be very valuable, so why not
store it in a way that best protects your investment? A map file is a great
way to do this if you have space because it allows you to store
one-sheet-size and smaller posters unfolded and flat. Boxes or tubes are
also acceptable if you don't have the space (or funds) for a large map
file.--for more information about storage, please go the following link:
"Did you know... that many people have different views on how to best store
their movie paper collection?"
at https://www.emovieposter.com/tips_archive.php?id=409=best%20store
*A
digital camera or phone with an excellent built-in camera - Either is an
invaluable tool for when you want to get advice from someone online about
your posters or share images of your favorite posters with the world OR if
you want to offer items for sale*Spreadsheet or database software - A great
tool for cataloging one's collection (and there are free ones such as
LibreOffice or GoogleDocs). You will have to have a little higher level of
computer expertise to easily use such software (although, we hear
GoogleDocs makes things fairly easy), but enlisting the help of a "computer
nerd" family member can get you on the path to using this software. You may
also be able to find commercial "collection" software to aid you in
cataloging your collection, but we don't know of any good software that is
specifically dedicated to movie paper.NOTE: Copies of the last two items
above (digital photos of your collection AND your collection list in your
online software) need to be stored somewhere completely separate from your
collection! Otherwise in the event of

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