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Are you looking for a new way to cover your walls, start a hobby or make some money? Poster collecting might be right up your alley. Learn how to build and maintain a poster collection in this free hobby video series.
There are 14 videos in this series:
Decide on a genre for your poster collection. What are you interested in? Learn how to choose a genre for your poster collection in this free hobby video.
Once you decide on a category, narrow your focus within that category. Learn how to narrow the focus for your poster collection in this free hobby video.
There are many tools available for you to educate yourself about the posters you’re interested in. Learn how to educate yourself when starting your poster collection in this free hobby video.
Watch out for fakes when consider a poster purchase. Learn how to authenticate posters for your collection in this free hobby video.
When looking for posters to buy, start by shopping locally, then look at museums and the internet. Learn how to find items for your poster collection in this free hobby video.
You have to decide the quality of the poster you are thinking about buying. There are disposable and mediocre posters. Learn how to recognize bad quality posters in this free hobby video.
Artist signatures and numbering are signs of a good quality poster, though there is room to move up. Learn how to recognize good posters for your collection in this free hobby video.
Is the art, subject or artist collectible? Is it authentic? How is the condition of the poster? Learn how to find great examples for your poster collection in this free hobby video.
How much are you willing to pay for the poster you’re interested in? Price is often negotiable. Learn how to negotiate prices for posters in this free hobby video.
Bartering, or trading, is common in poster collecting. Learn how to barter for posters in this free hobby video.
How is your poster going to be shipped: rolled, flat, folded? Be proactive in the shipping and receiving process. Learn how to look out for your best interests in the shipping and receiving process for your poster collection in this free hobby video.
How you care and store your posters is the most important part of maintaining your collection’s value. Learn how to store and care for your poster collection in this free hobby video.
As you establish your poster collection, you may want to start upgrading. This can be expensive. Learn how to upgrade your poster collection in this free hobby video.
Insure your poster collection. Catastrophes happen. Have records of your purchases and their value. Learn how to insure your poster collection in this free hobby video.
Everyone has bought at least one poster in their life. Did you know there's a whole world of posters out there that represent a myriad of interests. Are you into music? Movies? Sports? Whatever your interest, there is most likely a group of people out there dedicated to producing posters about it. What are you waiting for?
In this free hobby video series, you can get all the information you need to start building your own poster collection. You will discover how to choose a genre and then narrow the focus of your poster collection, while educating yourself about the posters that are available to you. You will also receive tips on locating and authenticating posters, as well as seeing examples of poor, good and excellent posters. Other topics include negotiating price and bartering, shipping and receiving, care and storage, upgrading and insurance.
Adam Meltzer Adam Meltzer has been a poster aficionado for the last thirty years. Ten years ago, he found a way to earn a living with his passion for posters. His vast collection spans every conceivable genre, from rock and roll and movie posters to modern art, photography and promotional celebrity posters. His primary marketplace is the internet. From his website, Poster Sultan, he ships thousands of posters worldwide every year.dkdk
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