This is the problem with the various statements on MoPo that a "certain restorer" is involved in all of this. Statements like this lead to speculation about who that restorer might be and casts doubt about all linen backers. I'm sure that some on this list will be making "educated" guesses about who is involved while others will be talking about what they know privately. I have no idea of the identity of the restorer but it will be good when it is finally revealed so that the speculation about others can end. Regards John
Sign up for my regular newsletter on movie memorabilia: http://www.moviemem.com/pages/page.php?mod=account&go=register Visit my Website: www.moviemem.com All About Australian posters: http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/johnwr_W0QQuqtZg My eBay Store and Lisitngs: http://myworld.ebay.com/johnwr/ Exhibitions: http://www.moviemem.com/pages/page.php?page=15 JOHN REID VINTAGE MOVIE MEMORABILIA PO Box 92 Palm Beach Qld 4221 Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: Bruce Hershenson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 6:18 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] fAKES This is Bruce. Diane Jeffrey, owner of Studio C (the restorer I most use) has e-mailed me that she recently changed her e-mail address, and while she receives MoPo e-mails, she can't send one to MoPo (some kind of odd glitch between MoPo and her new provider). Because of the timeliness of this issue, she asked me to post the following to MoPo on her behalf (hopefully she will soon be able to post directly from her own account): Subject: "Fakes" - "The Dark Side" From Diane Jeffrey I could not believe what I was reading today on MoPo. If all this is true, I need to chime in with Dario and say, it is truly a sad and dark day for this business. With all this speculation going on, I want to clearly state that Studio C was not involved in any way, shape or form in this recent incident of producing fake posters for profit, and that we would never use our talents to create any such deception and fraud. As a restorer, let me tell you that, given the manner that these “fakes” were apparently created, the linenbacker/restorer knew exactly what they were doing, so there is no “gray area” here. It is my hope that the guilty restorer is revealed soon, so that this “dark cloud” is removed from this business, and that Studio C and all the other great restorers can continue to provide a great service with honesty and integrity. Thank you. Diane Studio C On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 7:37 PM, Dario Casadei <m...@vintagemovieart.ca> wrote: Doug, Thank you, I appreciated that very much!! As a restorer, news like this is heart wrenching and I feel it might hurt the reputation of many many talented and honest conservation and Restoration artist who do nothing but good. I also feel horrible for Ralph and many of his fellow UH collectors that have lost some serious money. This is definitely one big dark cloud over over hobby right now. Best, dario. Douglas Ball wrote: I highly regard Dario as a collector, restorer, and most of all a friend. I do not feel that Dario as being on the "dark side"! Dario, is the only restorer on Mopo who informs and answers to our restoring questions. Personally, I think it speaks volumes that you put your name on your work....please keep it up & stay on the "right side"! Doug ----- Original Message ----- From: Dario Casadei To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] fAKES Hi Doug, As soon as I mentioned the "Dark Side" a name came flying in from many Mopo members. This is so High profile and sensitive right now that mentioning any name could land on in some serious trouble. I would love to be able to blur it out, but it would be crazy. It will reveal it self very soon, I don't see why not. Kindly and respectfully, please don't put me on the " Guilty side" I already feel bad as a collector and Linen backer. This is truly an ugly mess. As always, your friend, dario. Douglas Ball wrote: Year after year we hear, were not going to mention names unless proven.... Dealers who sell fakes either on purpose or mistake should be liable. If they do not know their material that they are selling, than they "SHOULD NOT BE SELLING"! Linen backers on the "dark side" should be crucified! Members who know who these people are, and don't inform, are just as guilty.... This list is to open up to the members about movie posters. Informing the group about known fakes and dealers (not just dealers outside the group), but also the shitty ones inside the group, will only improve the movie poster world not bring it down..... Doug 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. 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.
