There are great deals to be found on both Heritage and Ebay and also some lemons. Individual dealers also have some great deals. You can't generalize and as always, you have to read the descriptions and conditions carefully and review the photos particularly for CENSOR STAMPS if they bother you. Some dealers make a point of not mentioning these because they feel that these don't detract from the condition. I wildly don't agree with that conjecture and I'm frequently annoyed when I buy something with censor stamps from a dealer or auction house that failed to mention these. Sometimes they are not visible in the photos. If the condition stated is not correct, I do insist on a return. Most vendors on and off Ebay comply in this instance. It's smart business. FRANC
-----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Mike Laskowsky Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 4:08 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] Ebay verses other auctions like Herritage, etc... Just curious of your views on Ebay auctions verses big auction houses like Herritage and many others. It just surprises me that I see such great vintage movie posters and lobbies on Ebay by well known sellers with highly collected titles in great condition and priced fairly, yet no buyers. Yet Herritage always seems to pull in winning bidders who bid more than you can buy it Ebay and plus a 20% buyers premium. I have also won items from Herritage, but most times find their grading to be a bit off. I have bought posters that were graded Fine+ and when received, I would not even had given it a grade of Fine. Most Ebay sellers will accept returns where Herritage will not. What are your views on these auctions? 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.
