7.31.2009

Question II regarding Polaroid Type 55 Pos/Neg 4x5 Film Unopened 6/06

Q: I have a degree in art and this is THEE most retarded art 'thing' I've ever seen on ebay. I will be sure to avoid this erik jackass's supposed "work" with all haste as life is too short to waste time on something like this that says absolutely nothing. Just plain stupid. You should be embarrassed for selling this and so should your boy erik.

A: Congratulations on getting an art degree! The eloquence of you critique speaks volumes to the caliber of your education. Further your knowledge at thecommodities.blogspot.com.

7.30.2009

Relisted - Polaroid Type 55 Pos/Neg 4x5 Film Unopened 6/06

3/4 view of a box of Polaroid Type 55 laying flat on a white background
Polaroid Type 55 Pos/Neg 4x5 Film Unopened 6/06, 2009
Digital C-Print, 8x10"

This item has been relisted. Due to many mistaken bids I added some additional disclaimers and bolded text to the listing.

Adjustments include:
of - added to the title
6/06 - removed from title to make possible amendment of "of"
*READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BIDDING.* - preceding item description
photograph - in bold (x4)
art project - in bold
(not the film itself) - added to first line of description, with emphasis
* - in bold
*This is only background information about the box of film pictured. The actual film is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a photograph in the mail. - in bold, with emphasis

Auction ends: 08.06.2009 02:28:29 PDT PDT Place a bid.

***Update***
Closed at $56.00, however sale canceled due to buyer incomprehension.

7.27.2009

28th auction

1940-D Silver Washington Quarter VG, 2/10 ended on par with the previous print from this edition–$7.50.

Question regarding 1940-D Silver Washington Quarter VG

Q: do you have a photo of the back

A: A photo of the back of the photograph or the back of the quarter? The answer to either is no. Just to clarify though this auction is for a photograph of the quarter and not the quarter itself. Thanks for your interest. Happy bidding.

27th auction

Polaroid Type 55 Pos/Neg 4x5 Film Unopened 6/06 closed at $81.00. However it did not actually sell. Lots of confused bidders:

"Please retract my bid I thought it was for an actual box of film i should of read more...Thanks"

"Wow I looked at all your stuff and its pretty cool and a very interesting subject matter... I can't believe your selling these photographs, are you shooting them with digital only or are you using a large format camera?" (from same bidder as previous comment)

"I was under the impression that this was a box of actual film; I didn't note that this was a photograph of the box. Would you refund our payment and give the photograph to the next highest bidder?"

"no thanks....I thought it was for a box of Type55 Polaroid film also....to me this is false advertising you have done"

"I thought it was a box of film with "Photo - " being used to id the category. However, I didn't win it."

7.21.2009

Question regarding Polaroid Type 55 Pos/Neg 4x5 Film Unopened 6/06

Q: ARE YOU HAVING A F@£$%^&* LAUGH!!!??? HA HA HA. I HOPE THE IDIOT WHO BUYS THIS IS AS STUPID AS HE DESERVES TO BE...!!??

A: Yes. You made me laugh. Thank you for supporting Commodities. Find out more about the project at erikdalzen.com

***Update***

Q: Me again! er.....I think theres going to be a very disappointed dyslexic buyer...unless Im not quite getting into the spirit of the thing. Perhaps you could take a photo of the Mona Lisa, or a rare Penny Black stamp...or...well, the list is endless...Cheers. [sic]

A: Indeed. There are a lot of great things produced in this world of ours. And if you are a philatelist I might have something up your alley. It isn't quite a Penny Black but it's up there.

7.20.2009

1940-D Silver Washington Quarter VG 2/10

1940 D Silver Washington Quarter VG.
1940-D Silver Washington Quarter VG, 2008
Digital C Print, 2/10, 8x10"

Washington silver quarters were minted 1932-1964 and contain 90% silver and 10% copper, unlike todays "Johnson sandwhich," that is composed predominately of copper with 8.33% nickel. The 1940 Denver mint coin was not the rarest minted of the Washington silver quarters but it is among the most difficult to find in high grades. Circulated coin, very good condition.

Each subsequent print from this edition will commence bidding at the determined value of the previous print based on the preceding auction collaboration, i.e. - Print 1/10 closed at $7.50 thus bidding on 2/10 opens at $7.50.

Auction ends 7.27.2009 18:25:35 PDT - Place a bid

***Update***
Sold for $7.50

7.18.2009

Verification

I often send bidders an email to verify that they are aware they are bidding on a photograph and not the item pictured in the photograph. That email goes something like this:
Dear ______,

Thank you for supporting Commodities. I see you are currently the high bidder for Polaroid Type 55 Pos/Neg 4x5 Film Unopened 6/06. I wanted to verify that you understand the nature of this item. As stated in the description, this auction is for a photograph of a box film. The film itself is not up for bid. This is part of an ongoing art project of photographs and drawings. To learn more about the project please visit erikdalzen.com

Sincerely,

*commodities*
Here are the most recent responses:
obviously the ebay add is a little miss leading. I was very much expecting to bis [sic] on a box of film. If you would kindly remove my bid I would appreciate it. I re-read your add and see where it leads in both ways. a photo and box of film. I [sic] shows up in the search for film.
and
Hello, I don't want a picture, I need the film.
Thanks but no!
Does anyone read the item description? I have never purchased something on ebay with out reading the complete description first. Am I the only one that does that? The listing has the word 'photograph' or some other related term in excess of 10 times. I fear that creating any more blatant descriptions will erase the nuances I had hoped to maintain. What makes this so hard to understand? It is interesting to point out that the most misunderstood auctions were the Rollei and currently, the box of Polaroid film.

7.14.2009

Polaroid Type 55 Pos/Neg 4x5 Film Unopened 6/06

3/4 view of a box of Polaroid Type 55 laying flat on a white background
Polaroid Type 55 Pos/Neg 4x5 Film Unopened 6/06, 2009
Digital C-Print, 8x10"

Up for bid is an original photograph of an unopened box of Polaroid Type 55 film. The photograph is by Erik Dalzen, and is titled "Polaroid Type 55 Pos/Neg 4x5 Film Unopened 6/06". The photograph measures 8x10 inches (including border). Number 1/10 from a limited edition of 10 prints in this size. Signed, numbered, and dated on the back.

The legendary type 55 film* is the Holy Grail of films, combining an instant black and white positive print and printable negative for every shot. Long out of production, each box is a testament to Polaroid's better days. The negatives are fine grained, with a long tonal range, and exceptionally high resolution. One box provides 20 relics-to-be–do shoot wisely. Passed expiration but stored cool, dry and dark for great results today.
*This is only background information about the box of film pictured. The actual film is not included in this auction. If you are the winning bidder you will receive a photograph in the mail.

Auction ends: 07.21.2009 12:59:09 PDT Place a bid.

***Update***
Closed at $81.00 but sale canceled due to buyer misunderstanding the nature of item.