[MOPO] HAPPY HALLOWEEN ((( trivia )))

2008-10-16 Thread Michael B
the only movie that i am aware that has a Halloween scene is ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. i believe it was of trick or treaters. any others ?? michael **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News more. Try it out

Re: [MOPO] Movie Paper and The Domestic / World Economy

2008-10-08 Thread Michael B
i thought it was ironic that last monday, the day of a substantial stock crash, i bought the following poster. if you don't know the storythe 1929 crash happens at the beginning of the movie.??it was delivered, and in great condition:

[MOPO] ON TOPIC 1929 C R A S H

2008-10-08 Thread Michael B
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180292363216 I just purchased the above poster last monday.? my snipe was placed days before, it i won it on?another day that the DOW plummeted even more.? It is an awesome duotone with Bette.? I, also, have the insert that i got last year at

[MOPO] mistakes on posters

2008-10-05 Thread Michael B
wasnt the phone in?stanwyck's bedroom in SORRY, WRONG NUMBER white?? my one sheet shows a black phone. many, many posters show scenes/embraces that never appeared in the movie.? LET THE MOPO LIST OF THESE MISTAKES BEGIN. michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web

[MOPO] Bon Voyage O J

2008-10-04 Thread Michael B
Bon Voyage O J michael **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0001) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Bon Voyage O J

2008-10-04 Thread Michael B
i forget to say.. ..maybe OJ should have realized: THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE michael **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News more. Try it out!

[MOPO] FS: ebay FINAL, FINAL, FINAL CALL FOREVER

2008-10-01 Thread Michael B
i have 8 posters listed on ebay now with buy-it-now prices. EVERY ONE OF THEM ARE AUCTION HOUSE QUALITY AT BARGAIN PRICES. auctions end tomorrow. they are all scheduled to be shipped for consignment to a TOP seller. soif any of them interest you, buy them now UNLESS you want to

[MOPO] OOOOPS correct link

2008-10-01 Thread Michael B
i have 8 posters listed on ebay now with buy-it-now prices. EVERY ONE OF THEM ARE AUCTION HOUSE QUALITY AT BARGAIN PRICES. auctions end tomorrow. they are all scheduled to be shipped for consignment to a TOP seller. soif any of them interest you, buy them now UNLESS you want

[MOPO] oooooooooops THE CORRECT LINK

2008-10-01 Thread Michael B
i have 8 posters listed on ebay now with buy-it-now prices. EVERY ONE OF THEM ARE AUCTION HOUSE QUALITY AT BARGAIN PRICES. auctions end tomorrow. they are all scheduled to be shipped for consignment to a TOP seller. soif any of them interest you, buy them now UNLESS you want

[MOPO] the USUAL SUSPECTS

2008-10-01 Thread Michael B
HI RICH. i wonder how many people know you are in vegas? hm,,,  let me see--- stolen collectibles.  hmm... are the police ROUNDING UP THE USUAL SYSPECTS? does OJ have an alibi ?? michae; -Original Message- From: MoviePosterBid Auctions

Re: [MOPO] Can a poster be shipped by media mail??

2008-09-29 Thread Michael B
NEVER i have written about this in the past. for confirmation, check USPS.com for the defintion of media. michael **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators.

[MOPO] Emmanuel Goldenberg

2008-09-28 Thread Michael B
the most fun poll bruce has ever had?in his?newsletter appears this week. ? the choice was tough for me, but i voted for Emmanuel Goldenberg.? why?? because... can you imagine the marquee or poster announcing DOUBLE INDEMNITY giving third billing to Emmanuel Goldenberg? nice one, bruce.

Re: [MOPO] What are movies that you watch over and over?

2008-09-28 Thread Michael B
most?hitch arsenic and old lace witness for the prosecution casablanca (i?watched it?2/3 times on a flight from asia this year) daffy duck ? Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___

Re: [MOPO] fold lines...............pastel pencils?

2008-09-27 Thread Michael B
. Brush the fold lightly, lay the mylar over it. Use a? burnishing tool, apply pressure, walk the line, remove mylar, wipe excess Cellulose, let it dry, color in. Pretty easy stuff. Best, dario. Michael B wrote: trust me-i have nothing planned! i just see some white at the fold line

Re: [MOPO] fold lines...............pastel pencils?

2008-09-26 Thread Michael B
, just send it to him. ? He'll get rid of that nasty fold line. ? That's my suggestion, anyway. ? ? pj Michael B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: any suggestions to minimize the distraction of fold lines on half sheets and inserts? i am talking about heavy folds..? pastel pencils non

[MOPO] fold lines...............pastel pencils?

2008-09-25 Thread Michael B
any suggestions to minimize the distraction of fold lines on half sheets and inserts? i am talking about heavy folds..? pastel pencils non-oil base, i assume??? (i have an insert of THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE, with a prominent top fold.? there are no images in the area; it

[MOPO] FS: NO SERIOUS, REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED......

2008-09-23 Thread Michael B
i have about 21 posters left from a batch of 90, all listed on ebay now.? all but 2 have ebay's MAKE AN OFFER option.? no reasonable offer refused... less than 2 days left. offers accepted tonight, will be shipped tomorrow.? if you want to negotiate a price privately here,

[MOPO] STOLEN POSTER STORIES ? ? ?

2008-09-22 Thread Michael B
just curious.. has anyone ever had a single poster or two stolen from their collection?? i have heard that dealers have lost stuff at shows. ANY HORROR STORIES ??? (((FINGERPRINTS ON POSTERS:? on this subject, i own both gorgeous, rare?half sheets of 1934 IMITATION OF LIFE that i

Re: [MOPO] STOLEN POSTER STORIES ? ? ?

2008-09-22 Thread Michael B
to think of that! ?Gee, thanks for the plop down memory lane, Michael!!! Andrea K. On Sep 22, 2008, at 3:39 PM, Michael B wrote: just curious.. has anyone ever had a single poster or two stolen from their collection?? i have heard that dealers have lost stuff at shows. ANY HORROR

[MOPO] ebay couldn't fix --- look what i wrote in my description!!!!!

2008-09-22 Thread Michael B
ebay could not correct a jumled page..so i took it upon myself to explain that the turbl lister had a glitch that could not be fixed.. i wonder if they will?be upset if the see what i wrote.? i was very polite!!! see my ebay item :? 200256656767 link:?

[MOPO] Gov. Palin's Yahoo account

2008-09-22 Thread Michael B
considering the news of how Gov. Palin's yahoo account was compromised .. consider this:? aol has a security question (as i am sure other sites have):? what is your favorite movie? i suggest we remove?your answer:? CASABLANCA michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] MINE!!!! [MOPO] When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth 40x60

2008-09-20 Thread Michael B
bruce's prices often establish a standard.? i usually look at his sales list when bidding on ebay (as well as his own site) and when i list my posters.? right now i have 20 posters listed with buy-it-now prices ?ebay's MAKE AN OFFER optionall of which have an initial price

[MOPO] fs: just listed.....unsold ebay items, with QUICK BUY-IT-NOW PRICES

2008-09-18 Thread Michael B
i just relisted all my unsold ebay items that did not sell last night with BUY-IT-NOW PRICES for quick sales, with shipping on friday LINK:? http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZdialmbbmbb TAKE A SPECIAL LOOK AT A GOOD LOT OF 7 POSTERS IN ONE AUCTION: link:?

[MOPO] FS: my ebay items OBSERVATIONS

2008-09-16 Thread Michael B
ending tomorrow:? 40 posters, some auction quality about 8 good quality, good cond. good titles under 20.00 have ZERO WATCHERS 1 item of mine WITH NO RESERVE.? 21 watchers lots of bargains kay kyser one sheet chubby checker one sheet mad mad mad mad mad mad mad world ray

[MOPO] FS: MUSIC MAN, MADMADMADMADWORLD,SCREAM IN NIGHT, KAY KYSER, 1945 LASSIE,

2008-09-13 Thread Michael B
PSYCHO insert BIRDS half sheet I relisted all my unsold stuff from last week..most at reduced prices, and a few new pieces. about 40 pieces .some BUY-IT-NOW 1945 LASSIE SON, half, 4 watchers, 19.00 MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD, half, 2 bids--$38.77, 8 watchers, dealer

[MOPO] FS: ebay sale items...... TRVIA???? what is the name of Lassie's son?

2008-09-13 Thread Michael B
WHAT IS THE NAME OF LASSIE'S SON ??? answer can be found on the 1945 HALF SHEET poster i am selling on ebay now: link:? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=200253714674ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITih=010 also, check all my other items. michael ebay account:?dialmbbmbb

Re: [MOPO] FS: ebay sale items...... TRVIA???? what is the name of Lassie's son?

2008-09-13 Thread Michael B
: ebay sale items.. TRVIA what is the name of Lassie's son? Cujo. What do I win? Patrick On Sep 13, 2008, at 10:57 AM, Michael B wrote: WHAT IS THE NAME OF LASSIE'S SON ??? answer can be found on the 1945 HALF SHEET poster i am selling on ebay now: link:? http

Re: [MOPO] FS: ebay sale items...... TRVIA???? what is the name of Lassie's son?

2008-09-13 Thread Michael B
Of Michael B Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:57 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] FS: ebay sale items.. TRVIA what is the name of Lassie's son? WHAT IS THE NAME OF LASSIE'S SON ??? answer can be found on the 1945 HALF SHEET poster i am selling on ebay now: link

[MOPO] Tony Nourmand, Reel Poster Gallry UK Jeffrey Hairnes (philspectator) Australia

2008-09-10 Thread Michael B
please contact me.. thank you, michael **Pt...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty000514) Visit the MoPo Mailing List

[MOPO] FS: EBAY ITEMS.......my unsold stuff from last week---reduced prices

2008-09-10 Thread Michael B
most of my unsold items that did not sell last week have been re-listed PLUS a few new items.? 40 lots in total. many with BUY-IT-NOW feature. a handful of auction house quality items..a few great bargains for resale by dealers. link:?

[MOPO] paypal's unilateral decisions

2008-09-09 Thread Michael B
we all agree that paypal will always side with a buyer if there is no proof of delivery confirmation.? shipping with tracking internationally can cost over 45.00 for a posteryet regular air mail is 10.00 do you believe that if the buyer merely sends money to seller without the ebay

Re: [MOPO] THE BOGUS ANSWERS BY EBAY

2008-09-08 Thread Michael B
free shipping??? 1. if that was the response of ebay, then the words LIES DOBLETALK take on a new meaning. 2. AM IS SO OLD to be the only one that remembers that MANY, MANY years ago the major department stores (Bloomingdales, Macy's) gave FREE delivery and free gift wrap? By

[MOPO] shipping internationnally

2008-09-08 Thread Michael B
what's the best way to ship?a poster worth 30-50 internationally (UK, Australia, Japan) so there is no issue with paypal down the road ??? 12.00 USPS priority? 40.00?USPS global priority? OR OR OR state no international shipping in your ebay description? thanks michael Visit the

Re: [MOPO] shipping internationnally

2008-09-08 Thread Michael B
Michael B wrote: what's the best way to ship?a poster worth 30-50 internationally (UK, Australia, Japan) so there is no issue with paypal down the road ??? 12.00 USPS priority? 40.00?USPS global priority? OR OR OR state no international shipping in your ebay description? thanks michael

Re: [MOPO] shipping internationally

2008-09-08 Thread Michael B
ago and that was a very pleasant transaction. Tom Michael B wrote: what's the best way to ship a poster worth 30-50 internationally (UK, Australia, Japan) so there is no issue with paypal down the road ??? 12.00 USPS priority? 40.00 USPS global priority? OR OR OR state

[MOPO] FS: ebay items ends today......AUCTION QUALITY ITEMS TO STEAL

2008-09-06 Thread Michael B
70 POSTERS LISTED. 24 items have bids. i need not publicize the 99cent to 35.00 items because they mostly have bids and many watchers..some of those early bidders may get lucky/ some of the following auction house quality posters have no bids, and a handful do not have any

[MOPO] ebay shipping limit: THE QUESTION THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO ANSWER

2008-09-06 Thread Michael B
if ebay proposes to limit shipping fees on posters, they won't be able to answer: How can you ship an item from the USA to Europe or Australia with tracking?for less than $9, or 10 or 12?? (Remember, without tracking proof of delivery, paypal mandates refunds so you will need USPS Global

Re: [MOPO] FS: ebay items ends today......AUCTION QUALITY ITEMS TO STEAL

2008-09-06 Thread Michael B
, Michael B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 70 POSTERS LISTED.? 24 items have bids. ? i need not publicize the 99cent to 35.00 items because they mostly have bids and many watchers..some of those early bidders may get lucky/ ? some of the following auction house quality posters have no bids

[MOPO] other ebay items drying up?

2008-09-06 Thread Michael B
clearly, posters, cards, etc.?on ebay appear to be drying up.? collectors (like me) are not giving up their better stuff, and when they do, they sell through other venues..?? i, also, collect rarer french 1920s, 30s, 40s kitchen enamelware.? i have an awesome collection.? USA ebay rarely

Re: [MOPO] FS: ebay items ends today......AUCTION QUALITY ITEMS TO STEAL

2008-09-06 Thread Michael B
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Re: [MOPO] CONSIGN to Bruce, Heritage, or CineMasterpieces??..............

2008-09-06 Thread Michael B
BEST BUYER?? no commissions, no fees.? your insurance company after that freak fire. just kidding michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: [MOPO] new eBay mandatory $4.00 max on shipping????

2008-09-05 Thread Michael B
imagine a state or federal law telling a department store that they?cannot charge more than $9.00 for shipping nor?more than $3.00 for gift wrapping despite actual costs exceeding these limits? similarly, paypal invents their own UNREGULATED rules and scams BY SAYING, we are not subject to

[MOPO] FS: MY EBAY ITEMSME VERSUS BRUCE

2008-09-05 Thread Michael B
with all this recent talk about ebay squeezing small sellers like me, consider this: bruce gets top dollar..?? i was recently outbid on about 7 of bruce's items i really wanted that would have yielded half the final sales amount on ebay.??so why do i even bother selling on ebay when i

[MOPO] another stupid bidding war

2008-09-05 Thread Michael B
snipes save money: http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidsitem=220275305571ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:BIDN michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

[MOPO] FS: WILL TRADE FROM MY EBAY ITEMS FOR POSTERS ON MY WANT LIST

2008-09-04 Thread Michael B
WANTED: THE MORTAL STORM – 1940 SPIRAL STAIRCASE  (half only) GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT (insert) A WOMAN’S FACE    (insert or half only) THE THIRD MAN    (insert or half only) A PLACE IN THE SUN   (half style A only) SORRY WRONG NUMBER (insert or half) WOMAN IN WHITE – 1948  (insert or half

[MOPO] FS: MYSTERY MAN, MYSTERY POSTER

2008-09-03 Thread Michael B
i have listed on ebay the following poster: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=200250682153ssPageNa me=STRK:MESE:ITih=010_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=200250682153ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITih=010) it came in a package of others. i

[MOPO] mystery solved!!! Re: [MOPO] FS: MYSTERY MAN, MYSTERY POSTER

2008-09-03 Thread Michael B
a friend here on MOPO solved the mystery. i added the information to the listing. - - - i have listed on ebay the following poster: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=200250682153ssPageNa

Re: [MOPO] mystery solved!!! Re: [MOPO] FS: MYSTERY MAN, MYSTERY POSTER

2008-09-03 Thread Michael B
i have since this morning only learned that. prior to that, i search titles for poster values with emovieposter, heritage, icollectmovieposters,com and an old kirsch book. i never thought about the video rental sites, etc. we have had this discussion on MOPO before--that it would be

[MOPO] FS: PSCHO, FALLEN ANGEL, MAN WITHOUT BODY, DEAD END, WABASH AVENUE, COUNTRY GIRL, ROAD UTOPIA, MY FAV SPY, BROADWAY RHYTHM, SPIRIT CULVER

2008-09-01 Thread Michael B
BETTER TITLES! buy-it-now link:? http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZdialmbbmbb orig BIRDS half sheet orig Psycho insert SPIRIT OF CULVER BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT PORTRAIT OF JENNIE, best one sheet re-issue BYE BYE BIRDIE MUSIC MAN CAN-CAN PLAY GIRL, orig KAY FRANCIS, OS FALLEN ANGEL OS SKI

[MOPO] putting a WANT LIST in an ebay lisitng

2008-08-31 Thread Michael B
i am trying something new. i put my current Want List in a few (maybe 5) of my current 70 ebay listings. i even offer to trade. check out 2 of them, and predict if i will get any of my listed items: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=200250685249ssPageNa

[MOPO] FS: 70 posters, psycho, birds, MAD MAD WORLD, portrait jennie, PLAY GIRL, FALLEN ANGEL

2008-08-30 Thread Michael B
BETTER TITLES! buy-it-now link:? http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZdialmbbmbb orig BIRDS half sheet orig Psycho insert SPIRIT OF CULVER BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT PORTRAIT OF JENNIE, best one sheet re-issue BYE BYE BIRDIE MUSIC MAN CAN-CAN PLAY GIRL, orig KAY FRANCIS, OS FALLEN ANGEL OS SKI

Re: [MOPO] Gave my first negative

2008-08-26 Thread Michael B
BETTER TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE. If you used Paypal, tell them. Especially address the flimsy packaging. Moreover, since Paypal isn't usually the most aggressive helper of a buyer, contact your credit card company. AMERICAN EXPRESS is the BEST!! If you paid cash or

Re: [MOPO] EBAY Selling Question-----free shipping ? ? ?

2008-08-25 Thread Michael B
1.? IF, IF, IF we see a significant number of sellers offering Free Shipping, buyers will soon write?to you and say, i won't bid on you item, unless you give free shipping 2.? free shipping may mean pony express..not priority.? by way of example, i am waiting for a package from calif (i

[MOPO] MY WANT LIST

2008-08-13 Thread Michael B
been buying lots of inserts lately..  feeding frenzy.  here is my current want list, but feel free to send me your lists for sale of noir, 40s, hitch.  the last 10 inserts that i purchased over the last month have NOT been on my WANT LIST, so you never know. prefer your responses to

[MOPO] FS: PSYCHO insert, BIRDS half, MAD MAD MAD WORLD half, CROSBY ROAD more

2008-07-27 Thread Michael B
just a handful of posters all with BUY-IT-NOW link: _http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwitnessfor_ (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwitnessfor) ALL ARE ORIGINAL RELEASES.. 2 catalogues thanks, michael ebay account: witnessfor **Get fantasy football

[MOPO] FS: selling --- last of my re-listed stuff with MAKE-AN-OFFER

2008-07-21 Thread Michael B
a month ago i listed about 40 better pieces. what is left, is listed at ridiculously LOW reduced prices with MAKE-AN-OFFER feature. link: _http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwitnessfor_ (http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwitnessfor) some already sold this week..2/3 days left, so now

[MOPO] packaging instructions

2008-07-17 Thread Michael B
is it rude to politely address packaging concerns with ebay sellers that you know are not poster people? of course not, but it is a tricky e-mail exchange. phone calls are better since you can inject humor. 3 weeks ago, from a non-poster dealer i got one of those flimsy, thin tubes

[MOPO] Leaving Bad Feedback

2008-07-17 Thread Michael B
how often do you ACTUALLY leave bad feedback?? do you do it sparingly, and for what reason? deceptive description? grossly and deceptive? forever to ship or bad packahing causing damage? ??? ?? ? michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Feedback Good/Bad

2008-07-17 Thread Michael B
what is worse than the feedback, are the 4 new questions. disparagements are made in anonymity.? and seller can't respond.? boy, is that fair!!! (some enter low ratings, just for the hell of it--even though they may leave glowing public feedback) michael? Visit the MoPo

[MOPO] Leaving bad feedback

2008-07-17 Thread Michael B
And you Michael, how often have you ACTUALLY left negative feedback and the reasons. ? Just curious. i have two ebay accounts:? dialmbbmbb witnessfor let my feedback history speak for itself.? WHEN CHECKING A TRADING PARTNER, I BELIEVE THAT IS IS IMPORTANT TO SEE THE FEEDBACK LEFT

Re: [MOPO] Is tape on the back restoration?

2008-07-16 Thread Michael B
a) removable acid free tape is a repair that must be disclosed. (restoration through backing would have or might have hidden the defect totally depending upon damage and the ability of restorer.) b) scotch tape or any brown tape on a poster must be disclosed. .and where the hell

[MOPO] which restorer has the guts to say that he/she removed the wrinkles................

2008-07-16 Thread Michael B
which restorer has the guts to say that he/she removed the wrinkles from joan rivers' face??? couldn't resist after the michael jackson discussion. michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] did I see that correctly

2008-07-14 Thread Michael B
SPELLBOUND one sheet $11,000+ WOW i own an un-restored. and that price seems high. a bidding war, probably, among 2 collectors michael **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com!

[MOPO] did I see that correctly--UNRESTORED

2008-07-14 Thread Michael B
and unrestored items that were in exceptionally clean condition were setting premium prices and records. Ron --- On Mon, 7/14/08, Michael B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Michael B [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MOPO] did I see that correctly To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Monday, July 14

[MOPO] an open letter to freeman

2008-07-14 Thread Michael B
i wonder why freeman attacked me nastily for saying that UNBACKED, UNRESTORED get premium prices. this was said by a few today and yesterday, who pointed?out that some of heritage's unrestored pieces fetched record,?extraordinary?prices. bruce made the same point a few months ago when he

Re: [MOPO] Freeman Fisher

2008-07-14 Thread Michael B
I never knew such a rule existed.?? However, I will gladly adhere to it. Even though this post puts me over the limit for today. Patrick the rule limiting daily posts?seems?to be invoked by members (not scott, the room owner) when someone disgruntled obejects to the content of a

[MOPO] so excited SO EXCITED so excited

2008-07-13 Thread Michael B
I JUST WON 6 MAGNIFICENT CARY GRANT MAGNETS... just kidding. just wanted to show that ebay has done nothing to eliminate the CHRONIC postings of magnets, tee shirts, reproductions, reproductions, reproductions, foreign, foreign foreign, mugs, pens, and other annoyances to the

[MOPO] never saw the movie?

2008-07-13 Thread Michael B
what is your favorite (framed) poster to which you have never seen the movie nor know the story? 90% pf my collection comprise movie i love, but: as for me, i have a mint one sheet on linen framed THE DARK CORNER.? bought it 20 years ago after seeing the movie (have never seen it, again, nor

[MOPO] ENOUGH ALREADY!!! ...Where do you stand?

2008-07-13 Thread Michael B
This post is taking on a life of its own for no reason. nearly all agree that the cost of a poster is the amount you are billed.? that's how much you have into it.? what else can be said? -- just don't confuse COST with VALUE.??a poster that collectors might value at 400-600 based

Re: [MOPO] O.k....Where do you stand?

2008-07-12 Thread Michael B
I AGREE 100% BUT, ALSO, ADD SHIIPPING.? when i tell some what i've paid, i respond, $ XXX WITH shipping. my investment is the total cost. michael gavel price + buyer's premium is final cost of item.? How could it be anything else? ? Saul -Original Message- From: Saul H.

Re: [MOPO] O.k....Where do you stand?

2008-07-12 Thread Michael B
3?weeks ago, i purchased a poster from someone who doesn't accept paypal.? cost me a stamp michael and Insurance then. ? gavel price + buyer's premium + SH + insurance (if not included in SH) = financial investment = final cost of item ? (not including the dime here and there if

[MOPO] FS: ends sat morning, the ODDEST POSTER + mad mad mad world + FROGS +++++++more

2008-07-11 Thread Michael B
CHECK OUT THE ODDEST POSTER ON EBAY: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=180261705767ssPageNa me=STRK:MESE:ITih=008_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=180261705767ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITih=008) ITS A MAD MAD MAD MAD WORLD original half sheet, FROGS

[MOPO] FS: poster catalogues and posters listed

2008-07-09 Thread Michael B
LINK:?? http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwitnessfor catalogues: ?? 2 PROFILES IN HISTORY, including the upcoming one in 3 weeks ???two others original half sheets: ??? milland F R O G S?? ---the cult classic IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD a few bad girl flick titles starting at 4.99 2

[MOPO] is ebay's DETAILED FEEDBACK RATINGS working?

2008-07-09 Thread Michael B
about 5 years ago, i sold?2 posters to a collector and?the day he received them, he called me.? the reason for his call was to discuss a defect that i decribed in a new listing of mine before bidding.? at the end of the call,?i?said not to forget doing my feedback.? he replied, since he would

Re: [MOPO] is ebay's DETAILED FEEDBACK RATINGS working?

2008-07-09 Thread Michael B
? In the words of the great French philosopher, Monsieur W'Hat'isnem,? Il est fucked. ? Phil - Original Message - From: Michael B To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:34 AM Subject: [MOPO] is ebay's DETAILED FEEDBACK RATINGS working? about 5

[MOPO] STALAG 17, BILLY WILDER, HOGAN'S HEROES

2008-07-07 Thread Michael B
having just purchased the rarer, style B half sheet of stalag 17, i, of course, have discussed the film with friends. it is so ludricrous for people to say that Hogan's Heroes was based upon Stalag 17.? but many people wrongfully think that. just because the great billy wilder was able to

[MOPO] FS: FROGS/MILLAND, mad mad mad world THE ODDEST POSTER

2008-07-06 Thread Michael B
CHECK OUT THE ODDEST POSTER ON EBAY:? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=180261705767ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITih=008 ITS A MAD MAD MAD MAD WORLD original half sheet, FROGS milland half sheet plus several other listings of BAD GIRL FLICKS CROSBY more all listings:

[MOPO] FS: THE ODDEST POSTER FROGS MAD MAD MAD WORLD HALF

2008-07-05 Thread Michael B
just listed saturday, july 5 CHECK OUT THE ODDEST POSTER ON EBAY:? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=180261705767ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITih=008 ITS A MAD MAD MAD MAD WORLD original half sheet, FROGS milland half sheet plus several other listings of BAD GIRL FLICKS CROSBY

Re: [MOPO] London Movie Poster Shops QUestion

2008-07-05 Thread Michael B
the very first feedback i received on my ebay newer?account 3 years ago, WITNESSFOR, is from moviedrome2?.? he is in london and has items listed presently.? the poster i purchased was insert of LADY IN THE LAKE.? 6 months ago i got insert of AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER.? contact him for

[MOPO] July Fourth

2008-07-03 Thread Michael B
God Bless America spend a few minutes, and remember: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8UREJkUGPMfeature=related ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2xUz4ukkHUfeature=related ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JlzkXROA10feature=related ?

Re: [MOPO] dinner Let's Play Jeoprardy

2008-07-02 Thread Michael B
CONTINUING ON THIS TOPIC, how's this. ?? THE FINAL JEOPARDY ANSWER IS: ?? sidney portier and ?? monty wooley ?? And the question, is? (don't post the answer) MICHAEL ?? Visit the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] dinner

2008-07-02 Thread Michael B
lassie, cujo, rin tin tin, benji, pluto, goofy, scooby doo, tarzan's cheetahand dr. doolittle as the interpreter. IF YOU DON'T INCLUDE Dino the Dinosaur and Dennis the Menace's Ruff, huey, dewey and louie, then count me out michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at

Re: [MOPO] Paypal............please speak english

2008-07-01 Thread Michael B
I understand bruce's point. however, the thrust of my comment was not to suggest that if you complain you get a coupon. that is not why i wrote. it is my Emperor's New Clothes analogy: nearly everyone using paypal (buyers and sellers) don't want to point and say anything. dell

[MOPO] dinner

2008-07-01 Thread Michael B
if you could have dinner and then chat for hours with any hollywood/movie person, past of present, who would it be? my vote:? alfred hitchcock -michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] dinner

2008-07-01 Thread Michael B
in that case...let's auction a dinner with bruce on ebay.? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tue, 1 Jul 2008 3:25 pm Subject: Re: [MOPO] dinner In a message dated 7/1/2008 9:43:14 A.M. US Mountain

Re: [MOPO] dinner

2008-07-01 Thread Michael B
marilyn had better legs I will extend the definition of hollywood/movie person to include those people professionally selling movie memorabilia.? And I would choose Bruce Hershenson, because he has consistently shown me over the past 20 years that he has more fascinating stories, accurate

Re: [MOPO] The MOPO Challenge

2008-06-30 Thread Michael B
anything with THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY (and hitch's lesser films) -Original Message- From: Roger Kim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 8:56 pm Subject: [MOPO] The MOPO Challenge Dear Mopoers,? ? Here is a new challenge...? ? Which movie poster

[MOPO] Paypal............please speak english

2008-06-30 Thread Michael B
recently, many posts addressed Paypal's outrageous redesign of their site to confuse?purposefully?its users whereby bank accounts were used as the source of funds instead of the user's credit card.? i was duped last month,?but luckily the seller (in france) refunded my money whereupon i re-sent

[MOPO] bad pic, NO PURCHASE

2008-06-27 Thread Michael B
i will not buy a poster off ebay with a mere tiny ebay picture of the poster---even if it is a cheap poster like the one i was considering. i just received an email from a big feedback seller that he will not supply additional pictures. this is the third time he has responded this way to

Re: [MOPO] bad pic, NO PURCHASE

2008-06-27 Thread Michael B
claude-- i do not disagree with you. however, even when praised bruce for his awesome zoom feature on his site (whereby his descriprions are secondary), i got blasted here for being too friendly about him. but i'll answer the seller that?has a poster listed now that i emailed about is

Re: [MOPO] Paypal Has been Ruined by EBAY

2008-06-26 Thread Michael B
In a message dated 6/26/2008 6:56:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: and not to mention their insistant attempts, using default settings, to dissuade you from using a credit card. How they LOVE getting their sticky fingers right into the bowels of your bank

[MOPO] ANOTHER PAYPAL SCAM

2008-06-26 Thread Michael B
if you intend to pay by credit card, make sure you clear out the cash in your account FIRST. otherwise, they only use your credit card for the difference of the payment from the cash you had on hand whenever i pay using paypal, i clean out my account FIRST they love to say (in

[MOPO] FS: final hours....40s inserts at 99cents STEAL THEM-- 10 HOURS LEFT

2008-06-25 Thread Michael B
LINK _http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/witnessfor_ (http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/witnessfor) bargain hunters for rarer items??? i won't list all the posters i have where the high bidders are dealers and where there are lots of watchers because those will probably get market

[MOPO] For Sale: THE MOST DAMAGED POSTER ON EBAY IS MINE

2008-06-25 Thread Michael B
i admit it: link: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=180255565541ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITih=008_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=180255565541ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITih=008) juxtaposed to that poster you should click the link SEE SELLER'S OTHER

[MOPO] 14 x 36

2008-06-25 Thread Michael B
a few days ago, i received a question from an ebayer regarding my poster (Crosby poster with starting price of 49.99, ending today). i stated in the description, original INSERT. the question was, what are the dimensions of your poster? having had another email from him, i learned that he

Re: [MOPO] 14 x 36

2008-06-25 Thread Michael B
and it's high and mighty obnoxious attitude has been pretty much summed up on this list during the past months plus.Vaughn At 09:37 AM 6/25/2008 -0400, Michael B wrote: a few days ago, i received a question from an ebayer regarding my poster (Crosby poster with starting price of 49.99

Re: [MOPO] Paypal Has been Ruined by EBAY

2008-06-25 Thread Michael B
KIRBY--- DID THE PERSON SPEAK ENGLISH?? *** i am always told, we cannot disclose our location) ??? ***ebay seems to be USA based with a few outsourced call.? paypal outsources most.whereuopn...WHAT DID YOU SAY?? WHAT?? HUH?? SAY THAT, AGAIN.?? DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH michael?

Re: [MOPO] Paypal Has been Ruined by EBAY

2008-06-25 Thread Michael B
i posted this issue last week that Paypal changed their screens to PURPOSEFULLY MISLEAD.? i made a mistake in? a 220 payment, whereupon those none-speaking engligh idiots would not help me.? luckily, the seller, in france, refunded the amount, and then i sent it with american express. Paypal

[MOPO] MY LINK TO MY EBAY FOR SALE MY WANT LIST, wanna trade?

2008-06-24 Thread Michael B
MOPO people do not seem to be inclined to use this forum as a source to trade posters. Since ebay doesn't usually get top dollar, why not trade. 1. Link to my ebay items of 31 inserts one sheets without reserves, all but about 4 have bids and will sell:

Re: [MOPO] TOUGH, TOUGH trivia question

2008-06-23 Thread Michael B
our friend Joe at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) gave an alternate answer, which made me thinkthere were a few pictures on the wall: The actress was Deanna Durbin. I saw the same thing you did at the Anne Franck House and was moved beyond belief!!

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