Re: [MOPO] An auction house to avoid
Interesting, David, a very interesting view. I googled your David Goliath tale, but to no avail. Search led me to your blog, and although I didn't find the Sotheby story, I liked what I read enough to plan on going back to read your blog more thoroughly. So thank you for taking the time to write an account of these events. I tend to be a lurker -- mainly because I have so little time to construct email responses -- so this makes me fully appreciate the time it takes to write a detailed account, as you did. Again, thank you. From: David Kusumoto davidmkusum...@hotmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2012 5:11 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] An auction house to avoid Geraldine - * My fight against FedEx and Sotheby's did not result in published news stories and is not searchable on the Internet. I used very detailed, semi-proprietary lists of contacts I have with national and international editors, with their phone numbers and e-mails whited out - to demonstrate my knowledge of media relations and how I would go about positioning my cases as semi-class action grievances - to make them relevant to consumers. This method prevented my complaints from being positioned by FedEx and Sotheby's as an isolated case involving a disgruntled customer - thus making them more newsworthy to greedy editors. My controlled and measured responses resulted in their finally being shot up to the executive ladder where settlements were reached. In the case of FedEx, it refused to pay a claim for hidden damage of a water color painting I bought when I was in Brugge, Belgium - that I had shipped to the U.S. In the case of Sotheby's, I would not accept a refund as its proposed remedy for my purchase of a Hard Day's Night BQ poster I bought in L.A. that I later discovered was a repro. I have no second thoughts about my actions in those cases because I was incensed by the involvement of lawyers - because I have routinely tangled with a corporation's hardball threats through lawyers when I was a writer/reporter/consumer activist in the news biz. (I've never had a case against me brought to court, ever - despite countless threats over 30 years, because I know the differences between libel/defamation/slander laws in the U.S. vs. in other countries.) * However, there have been other instances where my actions resulted in published stories, the most notable being my complaints against Christie's London in December 2003 and the claimed destruction - by a consignor - of a rare six-sheet from The Outlaw - an action designed to preserve Christie's marketing claim of auctioning the only copy of this title in this format in the world. * My angle was to assail the purposeful destruction of art (as noted in a statement issued by Christie's) - to boost perceived rarity - while expressing scepticism of the claim that the consignor's extra copy was destroyed. My actions resulted in stories published in many publications, including the London Evening Standard, the London Daily Telegraph, the Antiques Trade Gazette and the San Francisco Chronicle, the latter being the news organization closest to the consignor's residence. In subsequent years, the hobby learned the claimed destruction of extra copies of The Outlaw six-sheets was an outright lie - as the same consignor - through intermediaries - brought more copies he had in storage to the auction block. All of this happened during my years as a writer and consumer activist specific to the poster hobby and the practices of auction houses worldwide. I ended such campaigns when I decided to get out of the hobby and re-think my priorities after the wildfires swept through our area in 2003 and 2007. * In relation to your complaints, in my view, the media would NOT be interested in your tale unless you were able to prove a large loss and/or a pattern of errors from Heritage similar to yours. If I were in your shoes, I would take another stab at trying to work things out with Heritage's customer relations and P.R. departments - so you can put this incident behind you in a less combative way, regardless of your consignment intentions in the future. In my experience, dealing direct with P.R. and customer relations personnel is almost always more effective than dealing with lawyers. Within corporations, there is constant friction between legal and P.R. departments - and I strongly feel consumers can get more things done when dealing with such people because they are paid to be responsive to complaints to protect a company's image. Dealing with in-house lawyers who love to battle consumers with threats of court action get you nowhere and only makes consumers angrier. Again, bad P.R. is generally way more damaging to a company than a lawsuit - unless that lawsuit is brought by a consumer as a class-action complaint. David
[MOPO] Our last regular Sunday auction has begun we saved some of the best for last
We started our regular Sunday auctions a little over two years ago when we were consigned the most incredible collections of movie magazines. Now we have come to the end of that collection, and we timed it so our other collections (exhibitor mags, German programs, books, etc) mostly ran out around the same time. Our last regular Sunday auction has begun and we saved some of the best for last (we have very rare non-U,S, movie books and movie magazines, and much more). See all of the items at *http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/sort/4/15.html * What will happen on future Sundays? First we will have a special auction of Japanese B2 posters next Sunday and then the following two Sundays will be Part I and IV of our mini major auction, and then we will have an entirely new Sunday format (to be announced very soon)! -- Bruce Hershenson and the other 24 members of the eMoviePoster.com team P.O. Box 874 West Plains, MO 65775 Phone: 417-256-9616 (hours: Mon-Fri 9 to 5 except from 12 to 1 when we take lunch) our site http://www.emovieposter.com/ our auctions http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/all.html http://www.emovieposter.com/unused/signature/20111028Frankensteinemployeegroupphotosignature.jpg Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] RECOMMENDED: KID WITH A BIKE
If you're a fan of small indy films, here is a really great one. I saw this Belgian-French-Italian co-production in Dallas at the Angelika this weekend. A simple story made great by great performances and great direction. From wikipedia (there's more there if you insist on the spoiler.) The Kid with a Bike (French: Le Gamin au vélo) is a 2011 drama film written and directed by the Belgian brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, starring Cécile de France and Thomas Doret. Set in Seraing, it tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who turns to a woman after his father has abandoned him.[2] The film was produced through companies in Belgium, France and Italy. While it does not deviate from the naturalistic style of the Dardenne brothers' earlier works, a brighter aesthetic than usual was employed, and the screenplay had a structure inspired by fairytales. Unusually for a film by the directors, it also uses music. It premiered at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and won the festival's Grand Prix. Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419 512 479 6680 www.movieart.net mobile 512 589 5112 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] FA: Heritage has IT Came from Beneath the Sea, Tombstone, Cuckoo's Nest, Dr. Strangelove, Hell's Angels, Love Me Tender, Raven, more
Heritage has 601 lots of some of the Best of vintage movie posters closing Sunday evening, April 15th, at 10pm CT! www.ha.com/161216http://www.ha.com/161216 Featuring a great selection of affordable posters, lobby cards, photos, press books, and related Memorabilia! Heritage has offered over 160,000 lots (all searchable with images, descriptions and prices in our free permanent auction archive)http://movieposters.ha.com/common/search_results.php?N=54+790+231+showHall=1ic=Center-Archives-althome1-102009 of some of the very rarest and most desirable in the hobby. Serving over 600,000 collectors, including 40,000 Movie Poster bidder-members, HA.com is the place to go to buy and sell your vintage movie posters! Great Highlights this week include: It Came from Beneath the Sea (Columbia, 1955). Half Sheet http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53270 Tombstone (Buena Vista, 1993). One Sheet DS Advance http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53536 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (United Artists, 1975). Poster (40 X 60) http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53377 Carole Lombard (Paramount, 1930s). Eastman Kodak Nitrate Negative http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53093 High Plains Drifter (Universal, 1973). Half Sheet http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53245 Cognac Monnet Advertising Poster (1927). French Grande http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53014 Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Columbia, 1964). Poster (30 X 40) http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53153 Gone with the Wind (MGM, 1939). Pre-War Belgian http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53221 Hell's Angels (Astor, R-1940s). Three Sheet http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53238 Love Me Tender (20th Century Fox, 1956). Half Sheet http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53314 Let It Be (United Artists, 1970). Poster (40 X 60). http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53299 The Black Cat (Realart, R-1953). Insert - Reissue Title: The Vanishing Body http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53063 The Raven (American International, 1963). Poster (30 X 40) http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53437 Blade Runner (Warner Brothers, 1982). French Billboard Poster (119 X 156) http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53068 The Longest Day (20th Century Fox, 1962). Poster (30 X 40) http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53310 99 and 44/100% Dead (20th Century Fox, 1974). Three Sheet http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53011 Anatomy of a Murder (Columbia, 1959). Half Sheet Style A and B http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53021 http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53020 Green Mansions (MGM, 1959). Six Sheet http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53229 Yvonne De Carlo in Munster, Go Home! (Universal, 1966). Autographed Portrait Photo http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53354 The Immoral Mr. Teas (Pad-Ram Enterprises, 1959). Silk Screen Day-Glo Poster http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53258 Lupe Velez by Clarence Sinclair Bull (MGM, 18 June 1933). Eastman Kodak Nitrate Negative http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53319 The Apartment (United Artists, 1960). Lobby Card Set of 8 http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53023 Planet of the Apes (20th Century Fox, 1968). Italian 4 - Foglio http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53411 The Emperor's Candlesticks (MGM, 1937). Insert http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53162 The Terminator (Orion, 1984). One Sheet http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53518 Mudhoney (Eve Productions, 1965). One Sheet http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53353 World War I Propaganda (U.S. Treasury Dept., 1918). Poster Help Them http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53592 X - The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (American International, 1963). Poster (30 X 40) http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53595 Tarzan Adventures (AMC, 1997). Television One Sheet http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53513 Pitfall (United Artists, 1948). Lobby Card Set of 8 http://movieposters.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=161216lotNo=53410 And many, many more!! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of
[MOPO] Eastwood - Leone
Hi, We are looking for nice condition original release (only) one sheets of: FISTFUL OF DOLLARS FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLY Thanks. sam Posteritati 239 Centre Street New York, NY 10013 212-226-2207/ Fax: 212-226-2102 http://www.posteritati.com/ Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY!
After three long years I am happy to say that Kerry Haggard was sentenced. The Judge threw the book at him, giving him the maximum sentence possible of 78 months in Federal Prison. She would have given him more time, but then it might have opened the door for an appeal. 78 months is the maximum with no appeal opportunity. She obviously didnt like Haggard and lectured him for about 20 minutes. He requested a transfer to the Atlanta Federal prison. She refused to let him transfer to a Federal prison closer to his home in Atlanta. As a matter of fact, she also gave him three years probation after that, requiring it to be held in New York also. Which means, he will have to live in that area. He cant go to Georgia to do his time or his probation. In terms of restitution, she sentenced him to $1.377 million to be reimbursed to the hobby. Unfortunately, they cant make him give posters back. They can hold his feet to the fire, but can't actually make him give them back. The good news is that Agent Mike Mullahy has found at least $300,000 in good posters. (They also confiscated many other fakes.) The Judge order that all funds raised from the sale of these posters go to the victims, not the Government. Each victim was listed in the sentencing, with the amount due to them for reimbursement. It was also implied that there may be more charges coming. I am not certain of this, but it sounds like there are more potential legal actions in Haggard's future. I can't convey how much disdain the judge had for Haggard. There are some real positives from today. First of all, the judge was greatly influenced by the letters that everyone sent to her. She said she had never received so many letters in a case, ever! Thank you to each person who wrote a letter. Also a thank you to Robert Ragovin and Glenn Damato who spoke in court along with myself. Ralph De Luca was also there lending support. I want to send a special thanks to Sean Linkenback. He knows why, and thats all I will say about that. Our hobby owes a special thanks to the FBI. Specifically Agent Mike Mullahy. He did a fantastic job. He talked to me day night. I remember one time he contacted me at 10:30 on a Sunday evening. He went over and above. Another positive is the fact that our legal system does in fact work! My only regret is that Haggard is still lying and still trying to hold the posters for his own gain. But, the game is far from over. Overall today was a wonderful day for our hobby. I personally thank God for what he did today. Jim Gresham -- Jim Gresham 18501 Henry Ct Ray Mi 48096 586 677-7669 www.greshamsinc.com www.childrenofthenightbook.com www.theyreherealreadybook.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY!
Jim, Thanks for the tenacity in which you pursued this not only for yourself but for everyone victimized and the Hobby as a whole. I can only presume Haggard's good ole' boy demeanor didn't even cause a dink in the Judge's armor. Excellent. Early release from 6 years and 6 months I take it is not in the cards for him. 6.5 years puts him somewhere around the second year of Hillary Clinton's Presidency. Awesome. (lol) freeman On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:22 PM, James Gresham wrote: After three long years I am happy to say that Kerry Haggard was sentenced. The Judge threw the book at him, giving him the maximum sentence possible of 78 months in Federal Prison. She would have given him more time, but then it might have opened the door for an appeal. 78 months is the maximum with no appeal opportunity. She obviously didnt like Haggard and lectured him for about 20 minutes. He requested a transfer to the Atlanta Federal prison. She refused to let him transfer to a Federal prison closer to his home in Atlanta. As a matter of fact, she also gave him three years probation after that, requiring it to be held in New York also. Which means, he will have to live in that area. He cant go to Georgia to do his time or his probation. In terms of restitution, she sentenced him to $1.377 million to be reimbursed to the hobby. Unfortunately, they cant make him give posters back. They can hold his feet to the fire, but can't actually make him give them back. The good news is that Agent Mike Mullahy has found at least $300,000 in good posters. (They also confiscated many other fakes.) The Judge order that all funds raised from the sale of these posters go to the victims, not the Government. Each victim was listed in the sentencing, with the amount due to them for reimbursement. It was also implied that there may be more charges coming. I am not certain of this, but it sounds like there are more potential legal actions in Haggard's future. I can't convey how much disdain the judge had for Haggard. There are some real positives from today. First of all, the judge was greatly influenced by the letters that everyone sent to her. She said she had never received so many letters in a case, ever! Thank you to each person who wrote a letter. Also a thank you to Robert Ragovin and Glenn Damato who spoke in court along with myself. Ralph De Luca was also there lending support. I want to send a special thanks to Sean Linkenback. He knows why, and thats all I will say about that. Our hobby owes a special thanks to the FBI. Specifically Agent Mike Mullahy. He did a fantastic job. He talked to me day night. I remember one time he contacted me at 10:30 on a Sunday evening. He went over and above. Another positive is the fact that our legal system does in fact work! My only regret is that Haggard is still lying and still trying to hold the posters for his own gain. But, the game is far from over. Overall today was a wonderful day for our hobby. I personally thank God for what he did today. Jim Gresham -- Jim Gresham 18501 Henry Ct Ray Mi 48096 586 677-7669 www.greshamsinc.com www.childrenofthenightbook.com www.theyreherealreadybook.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] Haggard sentenced
Glen, Didn't mean to ignore you, again thanks. On Apr 9, 2012, at 5:52 PM, glenndamato wrote: I attended ( spoke to the Judge on the victim's behalf) the sentencing of Kerry Haggard this afternoon in Federal Court. He was sentenced to 78 mos. in a Federal Penitentiary (with credit for 1 yr timed served) plus 3 yrs (minimum) Federal Probation, plus full restitution of $1,377,000, with no parole. All victims who came forth will receive at least some compensation. the Judge announced all the victim's names and the amount they were fleeced out of. Apparently there is at least $900,000- worth of posters extant that the Government couldn't locate. Hopefully they will surface in the future. At least one cretin is gone from the hobby. Maybe someday we'll get rid of the rest of 'em! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY!
This is great news! Congratulations to everyone who helped put Haggard behind bars for 6 1/2 years. -d. Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 21:22:58 -0400 From: jamesalangres...@gmail.com Subject: KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY! To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU After three long years I am happy to say that Kerry Haggard was sentenced. The Judge threw the book at him, giving him the maximum sentence possible of 78 months in Federal Prison. She would have given him more time, but then it might have opened the door for an appeal. 78 months is the maximum with no appeal opportunity. She obviously didnt like Haggard and lectured him for about 20 minutes. He requested a transfer to the Atlanta Federal prison. She refused to let him transfer to a Federal prison closer to his home in Atlanta. As a matter of fact, she also gave him three years probation after that, requiring it to be held in New York also. Which means, he will have to live in that area. He cant go to Georgia to do his time or his probation. In terms of restitution, she sentenced him to $1.377 million to be reimbursed to the hobby. Unfortunately, they cant make him give posters back. They can hold his feet to the fire, but can't actually make him give them back. The good news is that Agent Mike Mullahy has found at least $300,000 in good posters. (They also confiscated many other fakes.) The Judge order that all funds raised from the sale of these posters go to the victims, not the Government. Each victim was listed in the sentencing, with the amount due to them for reimbursement. It was also implied that there may be more charges coming. I am not certain of this, but it sounds like there are more potential legal actions in Haggard's future. I can't convey how much disdain the judge had for Haggard. There are some real positives from today. First of all, the judge was greatly influenced by the letters that everyone sent to her. She said she had never received so many letters in a case, ever! Thank you to each person who wrote a letter. Also a thank you to Robert Ragovin and Glenn Damato who spoke in court along with myself. Ralph De Luca was also there lending support. I want to send a special thanks to Sean Linkenback. He knows why, and thats all I will say about that. Our hobby owes a special thanks to the FBI. Specifically Agent Mike Mullahy. He did a fantastic job. He talked to me day night. I remember one time he contacted me at 10:30 on a Sunday evening. He went over and above. Another positive is the fact that our legal system does in fact work! My only regret is that Haggard is still lying and still trying to hold the posters for his own gain. But, the game is far from over. Overall today was a wonderful day for our hobby. I personally thank God for what he did today. Jim Gresham -- Jim Gresham 18501 Henry Ct Ray Mi 48096 586 677-7669 www.greshamsinc.com www.childrenofthenightbook.com www.theyreherealreadybook.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY!
James, Super thanks to you and to everyone that you mentioned. who came together to serve justice and our hobby. - Original Message - From: James Gresham jamesalangres...@gmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 6:22 PM Subject: [MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY! After three long years I am happy to say that Kerry Haggard was sentenced. The Judge threw the book at him, giving him the maximum sentence possible of 78 months in Federal Prison. She would have given him more time, but then it might have opened the door for an appeal. 78 months is the maximum with no appeal opportunity. She obviously didnt like Haggard and lectured him for about 20 minutes. He requested a transfer to the Atlanta Federal prison. She refused to let him transfer to a Federal prison closer to his home in Atlanta. As a matter of fact, she also gave him three years probation after that, requiring it to be held in New York also. Which means, he will have to live in that area. He cant go to Georgia to do his time or his probation. In terms of restitution, she sentenced him to $1.377 million to be reimbursed to the hobby. Unfortunately, they cant make him give posters back. They can hold his feet to the fire, but can't actually make him give them back. The good news is that Agent Mike Mullahy has found at least $300,000 in good posters. (They also confiscated many other fakes.) The Judge order that all funds raised from the sale of these posters go to the victims, not the Government. Each victim was listed in the sentencing, with the amount due to them for reimbursement. It was also implied that there may be more charges coming. I am not certain of this, but it sounds like there are more potential legal actions in Haggard's future. I can't convey how much disdain the judge had for Haggard. There are some real positives from today. First of all, the judge was greatly influenced by the letters that everyone sent to her. She said she had never received so many letters in a case, ever! Thank you to each person who wrote a letter. Also a thank you to Robert Ragovin and Glenn Damato who spoke in court along with myself. Ralph De Luca was also there lending support. I want to send a special thanks to Sean Linkenback. He knows why, and thats all I will say about that. Our hobby owes a special thanks to the FBI. Specifically Agent Mike Mullahy. He did a fantastic job. He talked to me day night. I remember one time he contacted me at 10:30 on a Sunday evening. He went over and above. Another positive is the fact that our legal system does in fact work! My only regret is that Haggard is still lying and still trying to hold the posters for his own gain. But, the game is far from over. Overall today was a wonderful day for our hobby. I personally thank God for what he did today. Jim Gresham -- Jim Gresham 18501 Henry Ct Ray Mi 48096 586 677-7669 www.greshamsinc.com www.childrenofthenightbook.com www.theyreherealreadybook.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY!
Congrats! From: David Kusumoto davidmkusum...@hotmail.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Mon, April 9, 2012 6:44:42 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY! This is great news! Congratulations to everyone who helped put Haggard behind bars for 6 1/2 years. -d. Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 21:22:58 -0400 From: jamesalangres...@gmail.com Subject: KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY! To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU After three long years I am happy to say that Kerry Haggard was sentenced. The Judge threw the book at him, giving him the maximum sentence possible of 78 months in Federal Prison. She would have given him more time, but then it might have opened the door for an appeal. 78 months is the maximum with no appeal opportunity. She obviously didnt like Haggard and lectured him for about 20 minutes. He requested a transfer to the Atlanta Federal prison. She refused to let him transfer to a Federal prison closer to his home in Atlanta. As a matter of fact, she also gave him three years probation after that, requiring it to be held in New York also. Which means, he will have to live in that area. He cant go to Georgia to do his time or his probation. In terms of restitution, she sentenced him to $1.377 million to be reimbursed to the hobby. Unfortunately, they cant make him give posters back. They can hold his feet to the fire, but can't actually make him give them back. The good news is that Agent Mike Mullahy has found at least $300,000 in good posters. (They also confiscated many other fakes.) The Judge order that all funds raised from the sale of these posters go to the victims, not the Government. Each victim was listed in the sentencing, with the amount due to them for reimbursement. It was also implied that there may be more charges coming. I am not certain of this, but it sounds like there are more potential legal actions in Haggard's future. I can't convey how much disdain the judge had for Haggard. There are some real positives from today. First of all, the judge was greatly influenced by the letters that everyone sent to her. She said she had never received so many letters in a case, ever! Thank you to each person who wrote a letter. Also a thank you to Robert Ragovin and Glenn Damato who spoke in court along with myself. Ralph De Luca was also there lending support. I want to send a special thanks to Sean Linkenback. He knows why, and thats all I will say about that. Our hobby owes a special thanks to the FBI. Specifically Agent Mike Mullahy. He did a fantastic job. He talked to me day night. I remember one time he contacted me at 10:30 on a Sunday evening. He went over and above. Another positive is the fact that our legal system does in fact work! My only regret is that Haggard is still lying and still trying to hold the posters for his own gain. But, the game is far from over. Overall today was a wonderful day for our hobby. I personally thank God for what he did today. Jim Gresham -- Jim Gresham 18501 Henry Ct Ray Mi 48096 586 677-7669 www.greshamsinc.com www.childrenofthenightbook.com www.theyreherealreadybook.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY!
Jim, Congratulations to you, Glenn, Sean, the FBI and everyone who fought hard to get this perp behind bars. This is a great news and a fantastic day for you all and the hobby in general. Jeff On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:22 PM, James Gresham wrote: After three long years I am happy to say that Kerry Haggard was sentenced. The Judge threw the book at him, giving him the maximum sentence possible of 78 months in Federal Prison. She would have given him more time, but then it might have opened the door for an appeal. 78 months is the maximum with no appeal opportunity. She obviously didnt like Haggard and lectured him for about 20 minutes. He requested a transfer to the Atlanta Federal prison. She refused to let him transfer to a Federal prison closer to his home in Atlanta. As a matter of fact, she also gave him three years probation after that, requiring it to be held in New York also. Which means, he will have to live in that area. He cant go to Georgia to do his time or his probation. In terms of restitution, she sentenced him to $1.377 million to be reimbursed to the hobby. Unfortunately, they cant make him give posters back. They can hold his feet to the fire, but can't actually make him give them back. The good news is that Agent Mike Mullahy has found at least $300,000 in good posters. (They also confiscated many other fakes.) The Judge order that all funds raised from the sale of these posters go to the victims, not the Government. Each victim was listed in the sentencing, with the amount due to them for reimbursement. It was also implied that there may be more charges coming. I am not certain of this, but it sounds like there are more potential legal actions in Haggard's future. I can't convey how much disdain the judge had for Haggard. There are some real positives from today. First of all, the judge was greatly influenced by the letters that everyone sent to her. She said she had never received so many letters in a case, ever! Thank you to each person who wrote a letter. Also a thank you to Robert Ragovin and Glenn Damato who spoke in court along with myself. Ralph De Luca was also there lending support. I want to send a special thanks to Sean Linkenback. He knows why, and thats all I will say about that. Our hobby owes a special thanks to the FBI. Specifically Agent Mike Mullahy. He did a fantastic job. He talked to me day night. I remember one time he contacted me at 10:30 on a Sunday evening. He went over and above. Another positive is the fact that our legal system does in fact work! My only regret is that Haggard is still lying and still trying to hold the posters for his own gain. But, the game is far from over. Overall today was a wonderful day for our hobby. I personally thank God for what he did today. Jim Gresham -- Jim Gresham 18501 Henry Ct Ray Mi 48096 586 677-7669 www.greshamsinc.com www.childrenofthenightbook.com www.theyreherealreadybook.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY!
It sounds like the Judge did not take these offenses lightly. I hope that Mr. Haggard will reflect on his bad behavior and come to feel truly sorry for the pain he has caused and for the distrust that his behavior generated. Maybe he never will. But 78 months excised from his life is no small matter. And he will have a lot of time inside to think about honesty and how it really is the best policy. Kirby McDaniel www.movieart.net On Apr 9, 2012, at 8:22 PM, James Gresham wrote: After three long years I am happy to say that Kerry Haggard was sentenced. The Judge threw the book at him, giving him the maximum sentence possible of 78 months in Federal Prison. She would have given him more time, but then it might have opened the door for an appeal. 78 months is the maximum with no appeal opportunity. She obviously didnt like Haggard and lectured him for about 20 minutes. He requested a transfer to the Atlanta Federal prison. She refused to let him transfer to a Federal prison closer to his home in Atlanta. As a matter of fact, she also gave him three years probation after that, requiring it to be held in New York also. Which means, he will have to live in that area. He cant go to Georgia to do his time or his probation. In terms of restitution, she sentenced him to $1.377 million to be reimbursed to the hobby. Unfortunately, they cant make him give posters back. They can hold his feet to the fire, but can't actually make him give them back. The good news is that Agent Mike Mullahy has found at least $300,000 in good posters. (They also confiscated many other fakes.) The Judge order that all funds raised from the sale of these posters go to the victims, not the Government. Each victim was listed in the sentencing, with the amount due to them for reimbursement. It was also implied that there may be more charges coming. I am not certain of this, but it sounds like there are more potential legal actions in Haggard's future. I can't convey how much disdain the judge had for Haggard. There are some real positives from today. First of all, the judge was greatly influenced by the letters that everyone sent to her. She said she had never received so many letters in a case, ever! Thank you to each person who wrote a letter. Also a thank you to Robert Ragovin and Glenn Damato who spoke in court along with myself. Ralph De Luca was also there lending support. I want to send a special thanks to Sean Linkenback. He knows why, and thats all I will say about that. Our hobby owes a special thanks to the FBI. Specifically Agent Mike Mullahy. He did a fantastic job. He talked to me day night. I remember one time he contacted me at 10:30 on a Sunday evening. He went over and above. Another positive is the fact that our legal system does in fact work! My only regret is that Haggard is still lying and still trying to hold the posters for his own gain. But, the game is far from over. Overall today was a wonderful day for our hobby. I personally thank God for what he did today. Jim Gresham -- Jim Gresham 18501 Henry Ct Ray Mi 48096 586 677-7669 www.greshamsinc.com www.childrenofthenightbook.com www.theyreherealreadybook.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY!
for those unfamiliar with the background on this subject: _http://www.aolnews.com/2010/05/02/ga-man-portrayed-as-villain-in-horror-fil m-poster-scam/_ (http://www.aolnews.com/2010/05/02/ga-man-portrayed-as-villain-in-horror-film-poster-scam/) michael b. In a message dated 4/9/2012 10:02:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jpotok...@ca.rr.com writes: Jim, Congratulations to you, Glenn, Sean, the FBI and everyone who fought hard to get this perp behind bars. This is a great news and a fantastic day for you all and the hobby in general. Jeff On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:22 PM, James Gresham wrote: After three long years I am happy to say that Kerry Haggard was sentenced. The Judge threw the book at him, giving him the maximum sentence possible of 78 months in Federal Prison. She would have given him more time, but then it might have opened the door for an appeal. 78 months is the maximum with no appeal opportunity. She obviously didnt like Haggard and lectured him for about 20 minutes. He requested a transfer to the Atlanta Federal prison. She refused to let him transfer to a Federal prison closer to his home in Atlanta. As a matter of fact, she also gave him three years probation after that, requiring it to be held in New York also. Which means, he will have to live in that area. He cant go to Georgia to do his time or his probation. In terms of restitution, she sentenced him to $1.377 million to be reimbursed to the hobby. Unfortunately, they cant make him give posters back. They can hold his feet to the fire, but can't actually make him give them back. The good news is that Agent Mike Mullahy has found at least $300,000 in good posters. (They also confiscated many other fakes.) The Judge order that all funds raised from the sale of these posters go to the victims, not the Government. Each victim was listed in the sentencing, with the amount due to them for reimbursement. It was also implied that there may be more charges coming. I am not certain of this, but it sounds like there are more potential legal actions in Haggard's future. I can't convey how much disdain the judge had for Haggard. There are some real positives from today. First of all, the judge was greatly influenced by the letters that everyone sent to her. She said she had never received so many letters in a case, ever! Thank you to each person who wrote a letter. Also a thank you to Robert Ragovin and Glenn Damato who spoke in court along with myself. Ralph De Luca was also there lending support. I want to send a special thanks to Sean Linkenback. He knows why, and thats all I will say about that. Our hobby owes a special thanks to the FBI. Specifically Agent Mike Mullahy. He did a fantastic job. He talked to me day night. I remember one time he contacted me at 10:30 on a Sunday evening. He went over and above. Another positive is the fact that our legal system does in fact work! My only regret is that Haggard is still lying and still trying to hold the posters for his own gain. But, the game is far from over. Overall today was a wonderful day for our hobby. I personally thank God for what he did today. Jim Gresham -- Jim Gresham 18501 Henry Ct Ray Mi 48096 586 677-7669 www.greshamsinc.com www.childrenofthenightbook.com www.theyreherealreadybook.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
Re: [MOPO] KERRY HAGGARD WAS SENTENCED TODAY!
Awesome Congrats Jim and to everyone involved in bringing this guy to justice. Regards Todd Spoor Sent from my iPad On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:22 PM, James Gresham jamesalangres...@gmail.com wrote: After three long years I am happy to say that Kerry Haggard was sentenced. The Judge threw the book at him, giving him the maximum sentence possible of 78 months in Federal Prison. She would have given him more time, but then it might have opened the door for an appeal. 78 months is the maximum with no appeal opportunity. She obviously didnt like Haggard and lectured him for about 20 minutes. He requested a transfer to the Atlanta Federal prison. She refused to let him transfer to a Federal prison closer to his home in Atlanta. As a matter of fact, she also gave him three years probation after that, requiring it to be held in New York also. Which means, he will have to live in that area. He cant go to Georgia to do his time or his probation. In terms of restitution, she sentenced him to $1.377 million to be reimbursed to the hobby. Unfortunately, they cant make him give posters back. They can hold his feet to the fire, but can't actually make him give them back. The good news is that Agent Mike Mullahy has found at least $300,000 in good posters. (They also confiscated many other fakes.) The Judge order that all funds raised from the sale of these posters go to the victims, not the Government. Each victim was listed in the sentencing, with the amount due to them for reimbursement. It was also implied that there may be more charges coming. I am not certain of this, but it sounds like there are more potential legal actions in Haggard's future. I can't convey how much disdain the judge had for Haggard. There are some real positives from today. First of all, the judge was greatly influenced by the letters that everyone sent to her. She said she had never received so many letters in a case, ever! Thank you to each person who wrote a letter. Also a thank you to Robert Ragovin and Glenn Damato who spoke in court along with myself. Ralph De Luca was also there lending support. I want to send a special thanks to Sean Linkenback. He knows why, and thats all I will say about that. Our hobby owes a special thanks to the FBI. Specifically Agent Mike Mullahy. He did a fantastic job. He talked to me day night. I remember one time he contacted me at 10:30 on a Sunday evening. He went over and above. Another positive is the fact that our legal system does in fact work! My only regret is that Haggard is still lying and still trying to hold the posters for his own gain. But, the game is far from over. Overall today was a wonderful day for our hobby. I personally thank God for what he did today. Jim Gresham -- Jim Gresham 18501 Henry Ct Ray Mi 48096 586 677-7669 www.greshamsinc.com www.childrenofthenightbook.com www.theyreherealreadybook.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
[MOPO] Anyone know Gary Edelstein, ebay name 1abelina??
100% feedback on ebay but bought an 800 poster, said he would pick it up in person, stood us up 4 times, and then didn't send the promised check. Seemed like a nice guy, would have preferred a jerk who pays. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
