Just an update on the movie cards I’ve been listing on eBay for the past few weeks. Ideally I’d like to create a post like this each time I list something, but time-wise I don’t know how realistic that is, so if you’re seeking out anything specific please do check my eBay Store often (Items are also available off-eBay on MovieCardsForSale.com but while I have over 1,000 items listed in that shop now we’re still a couple of months away from it being as up to date as eBay–in time there will be more in that newer shop though).
Here’s the quick round-up, including one set of cards I’m not breaking up until sometime this weekend:
1930s Uruguay tobacco premiums — there are a few hundred of these listed, condition isn’t the greatest but it’d been a few years since I was able to get my hands on this many at once so I went for it. Great for lower-tier stars and character actors. A new Photo ID Guide launched in this section of the site as well.
1940 Wizard of Oz card game cards — no kidding, one of the most beautiful sets I’ve ever handled in general terms as to the appearance of the set and in more specific terms as to the condition of these beauties. The things-and-other-stuff.com Photo ID Guide has been updated in this section.
Various 1920’s Abel Hermanos tobacco cards from Uruguay. Another case of rarity trumping condition. Most are listed though there are still some lesser stars to come. No ID Guide yet as I’m still gathering info and images, though I did post a photo gallery on our Facebook Fan Page.
1938 Carreras Film Favourites tobacco cards — All the big stars of the Golden Age of classic film are here. I split a complete set on these, mid-range condition. Pretty color borders. Photo ID Guide still to come.
1936 Ardath Who Is This? tobacco cards — Just broke a higher grade set of these earlier this week. These are popular–with some sets I’ll find myself sitting with several singles for up to years. Well, I only had 5 of the 50 cards left from a lower grade set I broke earlier this year, and early sales on these superior singles lead me to believe they’re going to be a winner this time around too. There’s an existing Photo ID Guide on the legacy section of this site which shows them all off.
1936 Ardath From Stage and Screen tobacco cards — I just finished scanning these large 3 3/4″ x 2 11/16″ cards tonight with hopes of listing all 50 singles this weekend. At first glance appears to be a mixed grade lot with some curling, but nice and I haven’t run into singles very often. There will be a full Photo ID Guide in this section sometime soon, but here’s a quick teaser for you:
That’s it for now. Hoping to be able to add just as much to the shop in November as I did in October, though admittedly October was a pretty heavy month. Even though several cards across these sets have sold the wide majority remain waiting for the right collector to come along. Hope to see you soon –
Tags: Abel Hermanos, Ardath, Carreras, eBay Store, Golden Age, movie cards, Movie Premiums, silent stars, Uruguay, wizard of oz
1926 Gallaher “Cinema Stars” Tobacco Cards issued by Gallaher Ltd. out of Belfast & London. 100 card set. Measures 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″.
1948 Dinkie Grips card from Series 3 covering MGM films. Full cards with unpunctured “grips” area at bottom measure approximately 2-1/8″ X 4-1/4″. Issued out of Birmingham, England by Dinkie Products with ad on back for Dinkie Grips as well as other Dinkie Products (Dinkie Curlers and Wavesetters).
1939 Gallaher “My Favourite Part” Tobacco Cards issued out of London, measuring approximately 1-1/2″ X 2-1/2″.
