Any movie fan with a personal link to a film should get the
poster. One can even master the art of buying and selling
posters as a business if not hobby. The sky"s the limit for the
kinds of posters to collect. Follow your heart. It could be a
specific genre or the kind of titles that you prefer. Anything"s
possible so be your own judge. However check the rates being
paid, to avoid paying a lot more than the actual value. Learn to
decide on a suitable price for a particular poster.

There is no prescribed method for estimating accurate value or
condition of a product like it is with most collectible
products. The current market can determine the price of a
poster, based on the number of buyers and sellers. There are
certain factors to consider for estimating the value of posters.

Rarity

Certain posters are rarely sold especially when only a few
copies exist, that too in museums and private collections. Every
time a rare poster comes up for sale, collectors scramble for
it. The more easily found posters keep prices from
appreciating.

Condition

Condition of the poster is directly related to how rare it is.
If the poster is extremely rare, even the poorest condition will
be acceptable. The condition alone can influence the price by
thousands of dollars.

Condition Table

Mint: When the poster print is as good as new. For posters as
old as 40 years, mint condition can seem like a dream come
true.

Near-mint: The reality of mint condition. It"s about as good as
it gets, minus fading, tears, tape stains, ink stains, pinholes,
folds, etc. With folded sheets practically impossible, the
folding alone does not classify it under near-mint condition.
More likely to be found are rolled half sheet inserts and window
cards for which folding is not acceptable.

Fine:

A relatively good condition that is free of any major damage.
However the definition of significant damage is a much-debated
topic.

Very Good:

This refers to posters, which still possess bright colors to be
appreciated. Framing may reduce the defects, which are bound to
be visible.

Good:

A more damaged yet still presentable specimen that has a
well-used appearance with prominent fold marks, fading and
browning.

Fair:

Where the damage is severe enough to erase parts of the
image.

Poor: A total mess but capable of restoration in case of
exceptional value.

Authenticity

Collecting movie posters can be alternatively thrilling and
nightmarish. Fakes and reprints of originals can be difficult
for even poster dealers to distinguish. Naturally the fakes will
be worthless.

Fakes

Thanks to technology, fakes have becomes extremely easy to
reproduce. There are certain indications to identify outright
fakes.

Printers" names at the bottom of posters denote fakes. These are
not to be mistaken for lithographers" names that legitimate
posters bear.
Zip codes on posters prior to 1960s are not possible, as the
codes didn"t exist before 1960.
Low and bargain prices are likely to indicate reproductions and
fakes.
Ensure that the dealer is a reputed one with a fairly long
history in the business.

Fakes can also be identified on the basis of the size, graphic
design, design and text integration, artists" signatures, film
title, featured actors and the marketability of the film.

About the author:
Mark McCallister is a total movie buff and has reviewed English,
French & Italian Movies over a span of 7 years now. Guess he"s
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