| Film fans often collect theater posters, otherwise known as "one sheets." Theater posters have been produced since the dawn of film itself. Indeed, studios borrowed the concept from earlier vaudeville theater productions. Some theater posters have sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars. A mint condition poster of the 1932 Boris Karloff horror classic The Mummy recently sold to a collector for $130,000. Video posters didn't emerge until the 1980s, when VCR technology made it possible for audiences to view movies in the comfort of their living rooms. Video posters are less popular with collectors, but valuable posters abound. What's fun about video poster collecting is exploring the sheer diversity of poster types. You can find limited edition posters, special release posters, award posters celebrating the Golden Globes and the Oscars, and many other varieties. Whereas theater posters sell best as one sheets--typically measuring 27 inches by 41 inches--video posters come in a wider range of sizes. The biggest collectible sheet measures a whopping 246 inches by 100 inches. You can also find so-called mini sheets, film cells, and other memorabilia which may be construed as valuable items to avid video poster collectors. Once you accumulate a valuable video poster collection, adhere to the following care tips. Never bend, write on, or fold your video posters. Keep them out of sunlight and away from UV radiation, and don't "self repair" video posters with tape, glue, or other adhesives. When you're mounting your video poster, use acid free backings and special nonstick gums to avoid damaging your pieces.
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