I thought this was a board in which opinions about the art of collection moving picture ephemera were to be expressed? I have responded to questions posed on this board by other people about what Cinevent seemed to be a somber affair and why dealers didn't haggle as much. Sorry if my answers offended but I don't think it appropriate to kill the messenger, especially when the messenger is I. If everybody is happen with the way Cinevent went this year that's great. But I wonder why anyone asked the question to begin with? FRANC
-----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Burns Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 9:57 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone? I don't often share my personal opinions about anyone in the MoPo family... But doesn't Franc have a sparkling personality? Scott MoPo List Owner ________________________________ From: Franc [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 6:55 PM Hey. if you're going to only spend 25 bucks at a collectible fare you hold dear to your heart give a dealer a break and don't haggle to save 2 bucks and don't waste his time. That's just plain cheap. FRANC -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Burns Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 3:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone? Well, forgive me for being completely out-of-touch with the lifestyles of the rich and famous.... I didn't realize it was "poor form" to try to get a better deal. I also didn't know there was a dollar threshold that makes haggling "acceptable." From what other dealers have told me they DO build wiggle room into all prices--even on the less pricey items--knowing people like to bargain. I'm certainly out of my league with you guys. (read high rollers) ...and we wonder why we can't get younger (read that, less financially solvent) people interested in our hobby... Sheesh, Franc you certainly have a knack for always saying just the right thing. I wanna party with you. Scott MoPo List Owner ________________________________ From: MoPo List On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:12 PM I feel the same way, except my number is $10,000. I can't imagine someone haggling over $100, but that's just me. Bruce ________________________________ From: MoPo ListOn Behalf Of Franc Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:28 AM I don't haggle unless I'm spending at least $100 at someone's table. I just think it's poor form. FRANC -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Burns Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone? I must have just been unlucky that the dealers having what I wanted to buy wouldn't haggle. I thought it odd since it had NEVER happened before. As Rich pointed out, he would have haggled...but alas, no items caught my eye on his table. Maybe next year Rich! Personally I don't think it's out-of-line to offer 20 bucks for something marked $25. One would assume that dealers build in a bit of wiggle room since bargaining seems commonplace, if not expected. Scott ________________________________ From: MoPo List On Behalf Of Franc Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone? Dealers must have known that I was upset by te smelly rooms, so they treated me kindly allowed me to haggle. I didn;t notice any difference this year in connection with the pricing and the bargaining. Volume is the key. I personally get pissed off when someone wants to buy one $25 item and offers me $20 or even $23. FRANC 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.
