Is it worth buying original movie posters?
The highest valued movie posters are originals—the ones printed by studios to promote the movie in theater lobbies and other venues—rather than reprints. Some vintage movie posters for well-known movies like Return of the Jedi, Pulp Fiction, and Casablanca can be worth up to tens of thousands of dollars.
How can I tell if a movie poster is an original?
Original lithographic posters will not look pixelated under a loupe or magnifying glass. The process of stone lithography applies a solid layer of color to the paper, whereas posters that are digitally reproduced all have the tell-tale pixels when seen under magnification.
Is my poster worth anything?
A poster is an original if it was printed in the first printing run. Later official reprints may also have some value, but typically they are significantly less worth than the original poster. Reproductions of a poster have no monetary value. However, a very rare poster may achieve a high price even in poor condition.
How do you authenticate a vintage movie poster?
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 much should a poster cost?
Large Format Printing Pricing and Sizing
| Posters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Standard Sizes | Paper Only | Gloss Laminate |
| 22″ x 28″ | $37 | $48 |
| 24″ x 36″ | $47 | $60 |
| 30″ x 40″ | $60 | $78 |
When did they stop folding movie posters?
1985
Film posters sold in general retail are in poster size, 24 by 36 inches (61 cm × 91 cm). Prior to 1985, the majority of film posters sent to cinemas were folded before mailing and, on rare occasions, they were instead rolled and shipped in tubes.