Are old movie posters valuable?
Big-name collectors like Leonardo DiCaprio and Nicolas Cage are prepared to stump up hundreds of thousands of dollars for the rarest, most sought-after classic movie posters. Yet even relatively recent and commonly available specimens can be worth good money.
How do I display a poster?
We understand, and we found 10 ways to hang posters like an adult and still hold on to those glory days.
- When in doubt, frame it.
- Use a poster rail for some added flair.
- Color coordinate your posters with other items in your home.
- Go minimalist.
- Forget about hanging your poster; prop it up against a wall instead.
How much is my movie poster worth?
It is critical to check past auction prices to determine the “fair market value” range of the poster. The two best sources for past auction prices are the Heritage.com Movie Poster Archive (registration required) and the EmoviePoster.com Auction History Archive.
How do you tell if a movie poster is original?
Original posters are printed on acidic paper and have “tanned” to some extent over time due to natural “acid tanning.” By contrast, digital reproductions are printed on “minty white” new paper. The older the poster, the more tanning is apparent.
How many movie posters and lobby cards are there?
We stock over 10,000 original vintage hollywood movie posters and lobby cards from the 1920s to the present. These are real theater-used advertising materials printed in very limited quantities and displayed when the film was released. We do not sell reproductions of any kind.
When did filmposters.com first go on line?
FilmPosters.com was founded in 1993 and has been on-line since 1997. Every item we sell is an authentic original, and everything listed on our site is in stock and available for immediate sale.
How many movie posters does John Hazelton own?
John Hazelton has been buying and selling original movie posters and lobby cards for over 30 years. This web site contains only authentic, original movie memorabilia. We stock over 10,000 original vintage hollywood film posters and lobby cards from the 1920s to the present.