Or maybe the new collectors and dealers have just gotten too anal retentive. There are more important things in life than a pinhole or a seam separation on a poster. I purchased a large quantity of my personal collection in the pre-computer days and the few times I was unhappy with something I purchased, I never had a problem returning the item to an honest dealer. FRANC
-----Original Message----- From: Sean Linkenback [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 2:12 PM To: 'Franc'; [email protected] Subject: RE: [MOPO] assessing fading Those darn newbies - always making the old lazy dealers work harder. There was a time back in the day when people didn't even have to put a photo of the poster, you just made a listing and people ordered. Maybe the poster image sucked, maybe it didn't. Those were the good ole days right Franc? Didn't have to worry about people comparison shopping or competition. If someone ordered something and didn't like it, you just told them to be happy they even got it and be quiet. After all, it wasn't like they could complain on some internet forums or email groups. Well, maybe this computer thing is just a fad too and you can go back to not describing defects or showing photos one day. _____ From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Franc Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 1:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] assessing fading If it's been on your "want" lists for 5+ years, of course you should display it. Who cares if it looks old and used: it's supposed to! I remember a well-known dealer who isn't around anymore used to put out a catalogue of his inventory every so often in the pre-computer days. For condition description he would just say "generally used". Making note of every pinholes, edge tear, wrinkle and defect is something that newbies started with the advent of Ebay. I think it's nonsense. FRANC -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael B Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 1:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [MOPO] assessing fading i just purchased THE THIRD MAN orig insert. i am trying to assess the fading to my poster. here is my dilemma: image at heritage: http://www.emovieposter.com/imagearchive/poster/215212.html and http://movieposters.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=601 <http://movieposters.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=601&Lot_No=1609 9> &Lot_No=16099 image at emovieposter: http://www.emovieposter.com/imagearchive/poster/215212.html --------------- mine is clearly faded. that was stated prior to my purchase, but the Price was Right. fading is probably one of the worst defects, WOULD YOU KEEP/DISPLAY A RARE posters? this poster has been on my want list for 5 years plus!!!! 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. 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.
