Movie posters are among the most collectible of all movie memorabilia. Owning a piece of movie history can be rewarding and exciting, and the hunt for the perfect poster can be an exciting hobby all on its own. If you’re just getting started on your collection, there are some things you should know to protect yourself, and your precious acquisitions.
Collect What You Love
The more you know about your passion, the less likely you are to fall for a scam or buy a fake. More importantly, you should seek out those things that you’d love to put in a display, because that’s what it’s all about.
Think About Your Display Space and its Size
There are many different sizes of movie posters, and many of them are suitable for display on your walls. The most common American sizes are one sheets, which are the size most collectors want. At 27x41”, they’re the right size to hang on a wall. Three sheets, at 41x81”, are the size of three one-sheets side by side. They’re more difficult to display, but could be a prized piece above a sofa or on a stairway wall. Lobby cards are sets of eight cards, 11x14”, which feature scenes from the movie and were meant to be displayed in the lobby of a movie theater. The industry stopped using them in the 1980s. Window cards are 14x22” movie posters that were hung around town in store windows to advertise the latest movie when it came to town. And finally, insert posters were designed to fit on a sandwich board outside the theater. They measure 14x36” and can make a nice gallery display.
Specialize in Your Collection for the Best Value
Themed collections are not only more valuable, they’re also more fun to collect. Choose pieces from your favorite genre, such as sci-fi, spaghetti westerns, or the great romances, or concentrate on a particular era. You can even collect memorabilia that focuses on your favorite star or director.
You can sign up for mailing lists from auction houses and movie collectors’ websites to find out about auctions and movie posters going up for sale. And remember that movie posters are only one type of movie memorabilia you can collect. Other popular types of items include sports items, such as baseball cards, uniform shirts, game programs and game balls, and racing pieces.
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