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Post by Mr. Sharpe on Jan 16, 2022 15:47:42 GMT -5
Hello, fellow 667ers- Last year when I was doing some research, I came across a listing on Heritage Auctions. For those of you that aren't aware, Heritage Auctions is an online auctioneer platform that sells collectables that often come from film and television. One such auction (which was sold in 2020), contained 9 drafts of Daniel Handler's screenplays for the 2004 film. I have provided the photo from the listing below: These screenplays sold for a total $320 in Dec of 2020. If one makes an account on Heritage Auctions, there is an option to make an offer to the buyer for $488. I have no idea who the buyer is but I thought that, if someone on this forum was interested/able to obtain them from the original buyer, the drafts would be an invaluable resource that would give us an even more insight into the development and evolution of the film. If anyone wants to check out there listing, here is the link. Attachments:
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Post by Mr. Sharpe on Jan 16, 2022 15:58:18 GMT -5
Yes, it is indeed a large sum of money.
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Post by Poe's Coats Host Toast on Jan 16, 2022 16:27:50 GMT -5
Here's to hoping the buyer will maybe someday digitize the script(s). We've seen the script cover with the columns before, and someone transcribed the first few pages somewhere on the forum. Looks like the Netflix series incorporated ideas that were dropped from the Dreamworks adaptation, but definitely moved stuff around. Would be great to read it someday.
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Post by Mr. Sharpe on Jan 16, 2022 18:46:31 GMT -5
One of the reasons I posted this was that, if the demand were high enough, perhaps those that wanted to could contribute to some kind of fund that would ultimately go to purchasing this. Then the scripts would belong to the 667 forum and be digitized for us all to enjoy. Of course, this is just a pipe dream but I think if anybody should own these copies, who better than 667 Dark Ave collectively?
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Post by Optimism is my Phil-osophy on Jan 16, 2022 19:21:19 GMT -5
One of the reasons I posted this was that, if the demand were high enough, perhaps those that wanted to could contribute to some kind of fund that would ultimately go to purchasing this. Then the scripts would belong to the 667 forum and be digitized for us all to enjoy. Of course, this is just a pipe dream but I think if anybody should own these copies, who better than 667 Dark Ave collectively? I can contribute with 100 reais.
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Post by B. on Jan 17, 2022 2:17:17 GMT -5
I'd contribute like £50
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Post by twigz on Jan 17, 2022 5:40:20 GMT -5
same i'd be happy to contribute some money. maybe a gofundme? semby might be able to ask around on the different fansites?
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Post by the panopticountolaf on Jan 17, 2022 8:13:38 GMT -5
same i'd be happy to contribute some money. maybe a gofundme? semby might be able to ask around on the different fansites? ^^^^^!!!!! this is a great idea, and $500 would be easy to raise with the entire online snicket community working together
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Post by Mr. Sharpe on Jan 17, 2022 8:30:39 GMT -5
I’m glad to see some interest! Before we do anything though, we need to confirm that the current owner would indeed be willing to sell and for how much. Because I have a Heritage Auctions account, I will try to get ahold of him today.
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Post by the panopticountolaf on Jan 17, 2022 8:41:04 GMT -5
I’m glad to see some interest! Before we do anything though, we need to confirm that the current owner would indeed be willing to sell and for how much. Because I have a Heritage Auctions account, I will try to get ahold of him today. Thank you!
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Post by Mr. Sharpe on Jan 17, 2022 9:05:58 GMT -5
Alright, here's the deal. There is no way to directly message the seller and if I make an offer and they accept, I am legally obligated to pay in full. So here's what I am thinking: I start a GoFundMe with a goal of $500. If and when we hit $500, I will offer it to the current owner. There is no guarantee that they will accept, but if they do, we can go from there. If they don't accept, we have two options. 1. we can raise the goal and make a higher offer or 2. I can refund the money back to all donors and we can forget the whole thing. Here is the GoFundMe link. Let me know if there is anything I need to change. Please share!
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Post by Esmé's meme is meh on Jan 17, 2022 12:21:12 GMT -5
I can collaborate with $500 Argentinian pesos (which equates to US$2)
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Post by tsmefford on Jan 17, 2022 23:41:14 GMT -5
I'll jump on this. EDIT: Let's get these scripts I can contribute more later on if needed, but I've got a big move ahead so I could only part with a little.
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Post by gothicarchiesfan on Jan 18, 2022 0:53:03 GMT -5
This is so amazing. I am more than happy to contribute whatever funds I can towards this endeavour. I have no money on me right now, but give me a day and I can pool some.
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Post by B. on Jan 18, 2022 2:04:23 GMT -5
Wow we've already reached the goal? Someone anonymous donated a ton
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