WANTED 98' AMES Boston Poster!

Haywood Yablomee · September 2013

mookieblalock wrote:

$350 is a great deal for sure. I just would be concerned about how long its been in the tube. Might not be able to get that thing straightened.

I wouldn't be concerned. I just framed my '96 Randell's poster and it was in a tube for just as long, and it framed out beautifully. The '96's are much thicker too, so a '98 Boston should be fine.

tragibigzanda · September 2013

I have one of these too, am considering selling. There are pin holes in each corner, otherwise excellent condition (no creasing). Has been in a tube since 1998, with one brief period tacked to my wall a very long time...

PM me if you're interested, I'll have to do a little research on a fair asking price.

tragibigzanda · September 2013

Thanks to those who have PM'd me on this. I've never actually sold a poster before, so I'm gonna take the time to see what sorts of offers I get, and what seems to be a fair price based on past sales of the same poster. Sit tight, and I'll check back with y'all in the near future.

tragibigzanda · September 2013

Sorry for the late follow up on this, I've just moved to a new city, and finally had a chance to pull this out of the tube today.

You can take a look at the poster for sale here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ ... sp=sharing

As you can see, there is a little wear & tear -- pin holes in each corner, plus an additional small hole in the lower right corner (I don't remember that being there, damn).

There's a little bit of scuff/creasing under the "Boston -- Great Woods" text, and a little bit next to the flowers on the right border of the poster. There is what *appears* to be scuffing on the black print, most noticeable in photo #4, but this seems to rub right off. The parts of the poster that are black have an almost chalkboard-like consistency, and it really appears that these markings rub off with very little effort, though I'm not about to start scrubbing the thing right now.

If this winds up selling, this would be my first poster sale. I don't intent to get ripped off, but I also don't want to rip anybody else off, either. Any help with shipping protocol would be appreciated, too.

So now that you all can see the condition, what are your general thoughts on price? I'll keep my eye on PMs.

As for my legitimacy (will I follow through on the sale), all I can say is that I know I don't have a very high post count, but I have been on the board foreeeever...Long-time lurker, occasional poster. You'll see that many of my past posts are related to my previous career in the record industry, and I've got a fan club number of 106xxx...I'm a dependable dude, no Lance Mercer sales here ;-)

100 Pacer · September 2013

tragibigzanda wrote:

Sorry for the late follow up on this, I've just moved to a new city, and finally had a chance to pull this out of the tube today.

You can take a look at the poster for sale here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ ... sp=sharing

As you can see, there is a little wear & tear -- pin holes in each corner, plus an additional small hole in the lower right corner (I don't remember that being there, damn).

There's a little bit of scuff/creasing under the "Boston -- Great Woods" text, and a little bit next to the flowers on the right border of the poster. There is what *appears* to be scuffing on the black print, most noticeable in photo #4, but this seems to rub right off. The parts of the poster that are black have an almost chalkboard-like consistency, and it really appears that these markings rub off with very little effort, though I'm not about to start scrubbing the thing right now.

If this winds up selling, this would be my first poster sale. I don't intent to get ripped off, but I also don't want to rip anybody else off, either. Any help with shipping protocol would be appreciated, too.

So now that you all can see the condition, what are your general thoughts on price? I'll keep my eye on PMs.

As for my legitimacy (will I follow through on the sale), all I can say is that I know I don't have a very high post count, but I have been on the board foreeeever...Long-time lurker, occasional poster. You'll see that many of my past posts are related to my previous career in the record industry, and I've got a fan club number of 106xxx...I'm a dependable dude, no Lance Mercer sales here ;-)

I would say an asking price somewhere in the $200-$250 range would be fair for all involved.

pdalowsky · September 2013

$250 seems very fair given those pinholes should mostly frame out if someone wants this on their wall

tragibigzanda · September 2013

pdalowsky wrote:

$250 seems very fair given those pinholes should mostly frame out if someone wants this on their wall

That's helpful info for a newb, thanks!

tragibigzanda · September 2013

I had gotten a number of PM offers prior to me posting the link to photos. I'm now replying to the offers starting with the first highest bidder (a few had all offered the same price). If after seeing the photos, he's not interested, then I'll move on to the next highest bidder. Does that seem fair? And hopefully doesn't go against the sale/auction policies of the board.

100 Pacer · September 2013

tragibigzanda wrote:

I had gotten a number of PM offers prior to me posting the link to photos. I'm now replying to the offers starting with the first highest bidder (a few had all offered the same price). If after seeing the photos, he's not interested, then I'll move on to the next highest bidder. Does that seem fair? And hopefully doesn't go against the sale/auction policies of the board.

That essentially is the very definition of an auction, so you won't be allowed to do that here. You'll need to state your asking price and go from there.

tragibigzanda · September 2013

100 Pacer wrote:

tragibigzanda wrote:

I had gotten a number of PM offers prior to me posting the link to photos. I'm now replying to the offers starting with the first highest bidder (a few had all offered the same price). If after seeing the photos, he's not interested, then I'll move on to the next highest bidder. Does that seem fair? And hopefully doesn't go against the sale/auction policies of the board.

That essentially is the very definition of an auction, so you won't be allowed to do that here. You'll need to state your asking price and go from there.

Got it. I don't want to ruffle any feathers. I've got a potential sale in the works. If it doesn't work out, I'll post a firm price and go from there.

PillowPants · September 2013

if he was going back to all the bidders trying to get more money then I can see it going against the rules ... but... really is it any different than if he came on here and said "poster for sale... $500 or best offer"

$500 would be too high so he would get a bunch of best offers [additionally the Lost Dogs police would try to rip him a new one for asking too high of a price]

i think this place needs to take it easy with the whole rules thing... yes I agree it's not ebay nor should it be... but some items truly are hard to value ... i think we quickly can tell who is trying to run an auction and who is truly someone in need of some assistance in a sale

tragibigzanda · September 2013

Ok, so after talking to some die-hard poster collectors, checking out Expresso Beans, and having a couple passes on a higher price, I've decided that $325 seems fair for my poster. Buyer pays S&H.

PM me with any questions.

Alex

tragibigzanda · October 2013

No takers, so I'm dropping the price to $300, plus S&H. Come on, guys! Buy this beautiful poster and help me afford an engagement ring!

100 Pacer · October 2013

tragibigzanda wrote:

No takers, so I'm dropping the price to $300, plus S&H. Come on, guys! Buy this beautiful poster and help me afford an engagement ring!

Given its' condition, you'll probably get a bite or two should you choose to lower your asking price to $250.

Just my $0.02

TC282314 · October 2013

If it helps with pricing to sell, I got my 98' Boston near mint/mint condition for 350$ and was lucky to meet up and save on shipping. It's a great print and I just got it back from the shop. Can't figure out how to upload without the link, but here it is!! Only positive feedback welcomed. Haha. It cost me 275$ to frame!!!

http://tinypic.com/r/vdpimt/5

greedy · October 2013

TC282314 wrote:

If it helps with pricing to sell, I got my 98' Boston near mint/mint condition for 350$ and was lucky to meet up and save on shipping. It's a great print and I just got it back from the shop. Can't figure out how to upload without the link, but here it is!! Only positive feedback welcomed. Haha. It cost me 275$ to frame!!!

http://tinypic.com/r/vdpimt/5

Here you go...

tragibigzanda · October 2013

Ok, I'm ready to lower my price on this to $250, plus S&H. Please see my post earlier in the thread with pic links and notes on condition. PM me with offers/questions.

TBO · August 2016

I'm still looking for this poster. 1998 Boston. Anyone out here have an extra???

WANTED 98' AMES Boston Poster!

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