Re: [MOPO] definition of an ebay fool*

[JR]

Michael,   Did you ever stop to think this could all be your fault for not interpreting the description properly? Clearly the seller meant "minimal restoration at the fold lines *and* extending out from there to include major overpainting of the rest of the poster."  I mean, paint or printer's ink, what's the difference so long as it looks good? Quit being so obsessive... don't you know you're holding back Movie Poster Collecting from becoming a respectable hobby like... *comic books*?!   Have a little consideration for our community and stop harassing the poor sellers who are only trying to provide an artistic and educational experience to the culturally-deprived masses on eBay. Besides, linen is organic and environmentally-friendly.   -- JR   ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael B To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 15:32 Subject: [MOPO] definition of an ebay fool* i define an ebay fool*    (*plug in your own word---this is a mixed audience)    as someone who buys a poster described as "VERY GOOD CONDITION" with minimal touch-up at the fold lines and has the seller confirm this in an email before he bids, and then keeps the poster when it arrives after seeing that the "minor touch-up" was actually major restoration.   ....so, right now, i await the UPS pickup to retrieve this oil painting, and it is being returned via UPS NEXT DAY AIR to this honorable seller....who has already agreed to a full refund and postage both ways. So this seller will eat about $25/$30 in shipping. And, he better not re-list it without FULL DISCLOSURE.......   i watch ebay!!!!   ...perhaps, more info by me to come about this well known seller.    the unscrupulous sellers, although they are profit-driven, don't consider the great disappointment they cause.  obviously, they don't care.     WARNING WARNING WARNING:   NEVER BUY A POSTER ON THE INTERNET THAT IS DESCRIBED AS LINEN WITH RESTORATION (but of course, there are the exceptional, honorable sellers, like bruce and me!!!!!)   michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.