Pop & Film Memorabilia Valuations

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Music and Film memorabilia is very popular among collectors. There is a continuing progression of collectors as each generation rediscovers the sights and sounds reminiscent of their youth. Whether you have sunglasses that belonged to Elvis, or a signed photograph of Marlon Brando, autographs from the Beatles or Rolling Stones, handwritten lyrics by Michael Jackson, vintage guitars, original vintage albums, rare photographs, flyers, concert posters or 1960's programmes. An appraisal from Value My Stuff Now can let you know quickly and easily just how much your item is worth, with our 48 hour valuation service. Simply upload a photograph to get started. Even if you're thinking about purchasing a print, an appraisal from our online specialist can also be used to ensure that you're paying a reasonable price for the item. Within 48 hours, our dedicated specialist will examine your uploaded photos and we'll send you your pop & film memorabilia valuation, as well as a printable certificate and a web certificate that can be used on internet selling platforms, such as Ebay.

Our Pop & Film Memorabilia Expert

Our Pop Memorabilia expert has had numerous years of experience within the fascinating auction world of pop memorabilia expertise, meeting many pop and film stars on his journey. This area of collecting has dramatically increased in the last few years with new strong buyers coming to the market. Thus pop memorabilia feeds off a continuing progression of nostalgia as each generation rediscovers the fading soundtrack of its adolescence.

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The Auction Market for Pop & Film Memorabilia

Beatles-related material usually achieves the strongest and highest prices within Pop and Rock Memorabilia sales. On 10th July 2008, the legendary hand-painted bass drum-skin used on the front cover of the Beatles’ 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band sold for £541,250 at Christie’s South Kensington ($1,071,133). That said, many major artists from the last four decades also enjoy great success: The Rolling Stones. Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, John Lennon... The original album cover artwork by Ray Lowry for London Calling by the Clash made £72,000 at a Bonhams auction. The album was recorded in London during the Summer 1979 and the cover sold in December 2009, for its 30th anniversary. Guitars owned by John Lehnon rarely appear on the market. In 2009 however, John Lennon’s 1958 Hofner Senator Guitar was auctioned in London and sold for £205,250 ($337,226). In 1998, Sotheby's sold the Geri Halliwel Union Jack dress, which she wore when perforning with the Spice Girls at the Brit Awards, for £41.320.

Michael Jackson’s death has undoubtedly brought Music Memorabilia back to the front stage. In November 2009, around 80 pieces of Michael Jackson memorabilia were auctioned at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York. Among them was the rhinestone-encrusted white glove worn by Jackson when he first 'Moonwalked' in 1983. It sold for $350,000 (£212,000), nine times the expected price.

Film Memorabilia also contains some of these highly glamourous collectables - The personality of an actress can definitely enhance the value of her personal effects. In 1999, Christie’s New York sold items from the personal property of Marilyn Monroe for $13,405,785. The Happy Birthday Mr. President dress, worn at Madison Square Garden on 19th May 1962 achieved a world auction record for an article of clothing: $1,267,500. More recently, Audrey Hepburn’s evening grown designed by Hubert de Givenchy for her as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s sold for £467,200.

Collecting Pop & Film Memorabilia

Music memorabilia seems to be a good starting sector for those interested in collecting or investing. According to Emma Wall, journalist at Telegraph, it is a profitable area for investment. ‘While the art world in general may have suffered losses, with reserve prices not being met and dwindled sales, this area of alternative investment continues to grow. This is because, although pop culture collectables may offer a healthy return on sale, profit is not the driving force behind the investment’, she said. Museums have not really been involved in that field so far and a tremendous number of items are still in private hands. With the internet offering a worldwide trading platform though, there are unfortunately many fakes in circulation. Hence, it has become paramount to check the item's authenticity.

Get your Memorabilia Items Valued Today

When getting your Pop, Rock & Roll or Film memorabilia appraised, one of the most important considerations for our expert will be the rarity of the item and its authenticity. The pop group's appeal, the artist's following, the quality of the actual item, the autograph's condition and the subject matter are also important considerations. When you get memorabilia appraisal from Value My Stuff Now, our specialist will consider all of these criteria before providing you with an expert and objective valuation. If you'd like to get an online pop memorabilia appraisal of your limited edition print, signed poster, or piece of vintage film clothing, all you need to do is upload a photograph and tell us anything you know about the item. Within 48 hours, our dedicated specialist will send you their appraisal, as well as a printable certificate and a web certificate that can be used on internet selling platforms.