Poster Mountain and Studio C do excellent work, and their past issues really don’t compare to those of Jaime Mendez.
Sent from my iPhone > On 18 Apr 2019, at 13:36, James Gresham <jamesalangres...@gmail.com> wrote: > > There are several good choices. Here is one I recommend: > http://www.lumiereposterrestoration.com > > Mario Lumiere does great work. > >> On Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 8:18 AM Toochis r <zimorri...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Can I get some reco’s for restoration? I used Jamie before I ever heard >> about the forgeries. He was great and did a beautiful job. >> >> But...I can’t risk feeling like crap because I paid someone who knowingly >> ripped people off. For most of us, these posters aren’t only things that >> people buy then discard when it doesn’t bring one joy. Like great art, movie >> paper is history, a connection to something deep - when you saw a movie and >> it meant something to you and you had the hope that feeling was shared with >> others in that movie theatre. It’s community. >> >> It’s the same reason why I stopped watching Woody Allen pics. I couldn’t >> support the creep. >> >> >> Toochis >> >> PS - any articles on this crime so I can know what NOT to buy so I can >> avoid the forgery? If it’s Universal monsters, no worry, it’s out of my >> league but if dealers are selling his restoration I’d rally like to know so >> I may avoid buying it. Thanks. >> >>> On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 5:21 PM Jeff Potokar <jpotok...@ca.rr.com> wrote: >>> Exactly, Jim. >>> >>> How easy for those to say its not a big deal, when they aren’t the ones who >>> got the short end of the stick. >>> >>> Mendez was integral to that who SCAM operation. Haggard was the mastermind, >>> but he wasn’t the artist. Without Mendez, NONE of the forgeries would ever >>> have been born. And THAT is also a fact, not my opinion or thought on the >>> matter. >>> >>> Mendez created fakes and forgeries, using his artistic skill to aid and >>> help Haggard swindle people. And his claim that “I didn’t know” is a load >>> of crap. Unless he’s as dumb as a box of rocks, that is. >>> >>> That anyone supports this kind of individual is beyond me. And as you said, >>> Jim, who’s to know if he might decide to swap out a client’s WOLF MAN or >>> INVISIBLE MAN piece, for a newly created fake? But in a way, those that use >>> him deserve anything like this, should it ever happen. (And yes, that is >>> my thought on this part of the equation). >>> >>> You lost a lot, Jim. And that is a tragedy. >>> >>> But those that haven’t suffered at Mendez’s hands are here to sing his >>> praises. And that is pretty pathetic. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Apr 17, 2019, at 11:37 AM, James Gresham <jamesalangres...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Jeff is absolutely correct. Scott, you are indifferent because you didn't >>>> lose anything with Jaime. Had you lost money, like at least 35 people >>>> did, I would bet you would feel differently. The next time Jaime is in >>>> financial trouble, who is to say he doesn't switch out your poster? Jaime >>>> made literally hundreds of fakes. Many are still in the market place >>>> today. Without him, there would have been no Haggard crimes. Scott why >>>> did Jaime make at least 6 Wolf man title cards? He absolutely knew people >>>> were being taken. He did everything with cash and accounted for nothing, >>>> so he couldn't be traced. Does a man hire a sex offender to teach his >>>> daughter math? Of course not, no one would bring a sex offender into >>>> their home. So why open the door to a thief? Just because he didn't >>>> steal from you, doesn't change the fact that he is a thief. Using him >>>> only keeps him prospering in our hobby. I have absolutely no respect for >>>> anyone who uses Jaime, including people I like a lot. There is right and >>>> wrong in our world. Stop supporting wrong, just because it wasn't done to >>>> you. Jim >>>> >>>> On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 2:19 PM Scott Clark <sscottwcl...@hotmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>>> I am sorry you disagree Jeff. No one disputes he created the artwork that >>>>> later became forgeries. I’ve always agreed with Bruce’s view that Jaime >>>>> only crossed a line when he did further restoration work on one of the >>>>> pieces that found its way back to him. >>>>> >>>>> To put this into perspective, a kid in my 15 year old son’s class >>>>> recreated the Mona Lisa in stunning fashion. It was incredible. He won an >>>>> art award for his achievements, and made the local papers. However, it >>>>> would only be considered a forgery if someone knowingly sold it under the >>>>> pretence of it being the original, as Haggard did with Jaime’s artwork. >>>>> Now Haggard, I hope that guy rots in hell! >>>>> >>>>> If you really want to take a stance though you should boycott eBay, >>>>> Amazon and/or all of the major auction houses, because they’ve all sold - >>>>> and continue to sell - his restored paper. :-> >>>>> >>>>> Get Outlook for iOS >>>>> From: MoPo List <mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU> on behalf of Jeff Potokar >>>>> <jpotok...@ca.rr.com> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 7:00 pm >>>>> To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >>>>> Subject: Re: [MOPO] Thank you Jaime - In a Lonely Place 6sh >>>>> >>>>> Yes he’s good. No doubt about that. >>>>> >>>>> But the facts speak for themselves. >>>>> >>>>> Its has nothing to do what I think about him. >>>>> >>>>> He helped perpetuate a MAJOR fraud in this hobby. Again. those are the >>>>> FACTS. They are Not my thoughts on him or the issue at hand. >>>>> >>>>> And again..talk to those that were ripped off or taken for THOUSANDS of >>>>> dollars. Who cares what category one wants to play him in, or not. He >>>>> still was part of the Haggard scam that took $$ from many fine people. >>>>> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Apr 17, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Scott Clark <sscottwcl...@hotmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Ha! Somehow I don’t put Jaime in the same category as Bernie who >>>>>> defrauded people out of roughly $65 billion. He made a mistake and he >>>>>> continues to pay the price for it. At the same time, I think you’d be >>>>>> surprised out how many collectors continue to use Jaime in silence. As >>>>>> for me, I could truly care less about what you or any of the others >>>>>> think about him. He’s very good! :>) >>>>>> >>>>>> Get Outlook for iOS >>>>>> From: MoPo List <mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU> on behalf of Glenn >>>>>> Taranto <exit82afi...@gmail.com> >>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 6:38 pm >>>>>> To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >>>>>> Subject: Re: [MOPO] Thank you Jaime - In a Lonely Place 6sh >>>>>> >>>>>> Isn't that kind of like asking Bernie Madoff to be your financial >>>>>> advisor, transgressions aside? >>>>>> >>>>>> :>) >>>>>> >>>>>> GT >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 10:35 AM Scott Clark <sscottwcl...@hotmail.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> Wow Doug, the poster and restoration look amazing. Thanks for sharing >>>>>>> the before-and-after images. Jaime did a great job of recreating the >>>>>>> missing section. A true artist! Alleged transgressions aside, he is >>>>>>> one of the best in the restoration business in my opinion, and I will >>>>>>> continue to use him. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Get Outlook for iOS >>>>>>> From: MoPo List <mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU> on behalf of Douglas B >>>>>>> Taylor <douglasbtay...@hotmail.com> >>>>>>> Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 10:02 pm >>>>>>> To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >>>>>>> Subject: [MOPO] Thank you Jaime - In a Lonely Place 6sh >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Just wanted to publicly thank Jaime Mendez for his great restoration on >>>>>>> what might be the only In a Lonely Place 6sh around. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> He took it from this… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://burton-taylor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/In-a-Lonely-Place-6sh-Before.jpg >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To this… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://burton-taylor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/In-a-Lonely-Place-6sh-After.jpg >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Great work, and thanks again. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Doug >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the following link: >>>>>>> https://listserv.american.edu/scripts/wa-american.exe?SUBED1=MoPo-L&A=1 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the following link: >>>>>>> https://listserv.american.edu/scripts/wa-american.exe?SUBED1=MoPo-L&A=1 >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the following link: >>>>>> https://listserv.american.edu/scripts/wa-american.exe?SUBED1=MoPo-L&A=1 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the following link: >>>>>> https://listserv.american.edu/scripts/wa-american.exe?SUBED1=MoPo-L&A=1 >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the following link: >>>>> https://listserv.american.edu/scripts/wa-american.exe?SUBED1=MoPo-L&A=1 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the following link: >>>>> https://listserv.american.edu/scripts/wa-american.exe?SUBED1=MoPo-L&A=1 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> James Gresham >>>> >>>> Gresham's Seasonal Services, Inc. >>>> CEO // 18501 Henry Ct. 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