gibsonfan159 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 What do you hardcore collectors go after once you've got the main items (i.e. vinyls, tshirts, ticket stubs,)? Is it smart to go after custom made art? What's the most expensive item you've nabbed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummingbird69 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 1 hour ago, gibsonfan159 said: What do you hardcore collectors go after once you've got the main items (i.e. vinyls, tshirts, ticket stubs,)? Is it smart to go after custom made art? What's the most expensive item you've nabbed? The broken pieces of your wallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 2 hours ago, gibsonfan159 said: What do you hardcore collectors go after once you've got the main items (i.e. vinyls, tshirts, ticket stubs,)? Is it smart to go after custom made art? What's the most expensive item you've nabbed? There are a limited number of specific items I still seek to find. The Led Zeppelin Express promotional poster for the 1975 Earls Court gigs is at the top of that list. I want one that is original and authentic, not a reproduction. Second on that list is a silver cane presented by The Everly Brother's to Peter Grant at a party following their Royal Albert Hall concert in 1995, shortly before his passing. I have asked Warren Grant about it but he said he knows nothing about it. Pretty much anything else that comes to mind is already in private collections and unlikely to become available for some time. Custom made art is something you purchase because you like it, not as an investment vehicle. Rock art is difficult to resell at higher value. Off the top of my head, the most expensive item I've acquired is the signed, numbered, leather bound edition of Jimmy's book. It seems it sells these days for up to $3,000. I also have some awards, gold albums and quite a few items signed by Jimmy that would be considered high value. Otherwise value is found in the aggregate...6,000+ photos, 900+ magazines, 500+ posters, 500+ albums, 300+ promo items... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I have recently bought (in the past 6 months or so), A Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin T-shirts. I currently have 95 Led Zeppelin T-shirts. I just counted them and 95 is the number. So far I have only worn about 25 of these shirts in public. The majority have been hanging in my closet. It is very much fun to have some money to buy things that makes Me happy and wear that A lot of other people might be jealous of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I'm pretty satisfied with what I have. It's not much and with teenage children my "collecting" funds go towards their education and entertainment and travel. The one piece that I am looking for is a ticket from Reykjavik. Seldom seen for sale and commands a pretty hefty penny too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 The Obelisk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 27 minutes ago, chef free said: The Obelisk... I know where you can get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 I'm actually going for belt buckles now. They're cheap, and some of them are actually pretty unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 What would the obelisk (original) go for, and how available are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I would think one might start a journal and fantasize about ones collection.....,or start selling on ebay when one gets burned out and old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohjimmy Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 7 hours ago, chef free said: The Obelisk... I have a knockoff that sits in our living room. It only gets moved durning Christmas.I sometimes put my hands on it and pray. I pray another March 73 show falls from the heavens lol. I picked it up in the late 80's from Rick in TX. I use to load up every time I received his newspaper. eBay changed all that. I have a smallish (unorganized) collection. There's nothing in it that would surprise any serious collector on this forum. But I do treasure that "Object". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 3 hours ago, rm2551 said: What would the obelisk (original) go for, and how available are they? I've been offered originals in ex to mint condition with the original box for $2,000-$2,500. There's one on ebay right now for "$4K or make offer". https://gotledblog.wordpress.com/the-presence-object/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paplbojo Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 11 minutes ago, SteveAJones said: I've been offered originals in ex to mint condition with the original box for $2,000-$2,500. There's one on ebay right now for "$4K or make offer". https://gotledblog.wordpress.com/the-presence-object/ Wow Can't believe that is real. Stanley Kubrick is my favorite director and 2001 my favorite movie, which is the inspiration for the use of the obelisk. Always absolutely loved the coalesence of my two favorite "artists". Just might pounce on that one on eBay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 hour ago, paplbojo said: Wow Can't believe that is real. Stanley Kubrick is my favorite director and 2001 my favorite movie, which is the inspiration for the use of the obelisk. Always absolutely loved the coalesence of my two favorite "artists". Just might pounce on that one on eBay... I applaud you if you are seriously conpllating spending that much coin on an Original "Object". I have a replica of the "Object" that I am looking at as I type this. I have had it for years and it only costs me about $50. Me, personally, I would rather spend that much coin on Led Zeppelin T-shirts. Shirts that I can wear in public to let everyone know that I am a big Led Zeppelin Fan. Having the "Object" in a living room is one thing (which is Awesome) but wearing a different Led Zeppelin T-shirt every day is more than Awesome. Having over 92 different Led Zeppelin T-shirts will build anyone's popularity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 19 hours ago, The Only Way To Fly said: The one piece that I am looking for is a ticket from Reykjavik. Seldom seen for sale and commands a pretty hefty penny too. I'd say the other piece I look for is the promo poster for Zeppelin IV from Australia. If anybody has one - please message me. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb! Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 That poster is identical to the US promo, which does turn up on ebay a few times a year and goes for around $150-200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paplbojo Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 There's a shirt from the 1975 tour on eBay right now too..."never worn" lol...can't believe these prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 16 hours ago, paplbojo said: Wow Can't believe that is real. Stanley Kubrick is my favorite director and 2001 my favorite movie, which is the inspiration for the use of the obelisk. Always absolutely loved the coalesence of my two favorite "artists". Just might pounce on that one on eBay... The Obelisk and Bonzo dressing like a droog in 75. These guys had a serious fascination with Kubrick. I wonder if there were any legal problems with it? But you know, that rectangular black figure had been used for hundreds of years /sarcasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 The Jimmy Page figurines are on my wish list. Which one do you think is best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paplbojo Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 ^It's gotta be the Gibson! What a pretty axe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sems Fir Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) Collectors usually start a focus on a particular segment of items or a particular timeframe of the band. Collect what makes you happy and at a means that's within your budget. Personally, I'm all over the board from basic items to much rarer items. Steve is correct. There's a lot of items locked up in personal collections that won't be available again for a long time. Best of luck in collecting the belt buckles. Pacifica made some really cool buckles. Robert www.anextranickel.com Edited April 22, 2018 by Sems Fir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 7 hours ago, gibsonfan159 said: The Jimmy Page figurines are on my wish list. Which one do you think is best? They are outstanding! Again, how rare/common are they and what do they go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 5 hours ago, rm2551 said: They are outstanding! Again, how rare/common are they and what do they go for? $150-$300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 16 hours ago, rm2551 said: They are outstanding! Again, how rare/common are they and what do they go for? Didn't know those went for that much. I got the last one with the double neck and amp. Bought it about ten years ago and was probably about $30. Just wondering why they are selling for so much now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZ77 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 this is the one belt buckle I never managed to add to my collection: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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