Sometimes, as a collector, all you need is patience! I’m a collector of movie memorabilia and let me tell you, at times, I had to wait for ages to get what I want. Some were, admittedly, not worth the time and effort. While others are. As was the case when I bought the movie poster of “Dirty Dancing” (1987) from AllPosters.com. 

I’m not a particularly huge fan of the said film but, seeing as it is a cult classic, I knew I had to have it for my collection. I searched for ages for the perfect one, and it was only when I almost reached my breaking point did I come across AllPosters.com. Not only was their poster in mint condition, but it was also selling at less than $100.00! I know collecting means having to invest more than what you’ve bargained for, but for a novice like me who’s pretty new to the game—and I’m not that well off in this economy either—this was perfect for me! 

The process of ordering it was pretty simple. It was your typical online shopping experience. And honestly, that made me feel at ease. I was worried that this site will ask me to do all this mumbo jumbo just so I can place my order (I heard many memorabilia-selling websites do that!). And seeing as it said that shipping only went for 2 – 3 days, I was pumped that I would get it as soon as that. According to the site, they’re based in California, and I live in Denver, Colorado so, surely, I would get it as soon as they say! But boy, was I wrong! 

Not only did I not get the poster within 2 – 3 days, but I also got it around two weeks later! By that time, I was just about ready to cancel my order! Within the waiting period, I often called the company and, though they were nice and polite to me, it seemed that they weren’t necessarily on top of the shipping as I would have preferred they were. Still, since the poster was within a price point that I was comfortable with—which isn’t common as many of my fellow collectors would know!—I calmed myself down and waited.