Mopoers,
Below is a detailed telling of the claims and counter claims regarding the
suit between Jim Gresham and Debi Jacobson. I was in hopes this would have
been adjudicated quietly but because of Sean Linkenback's continued
attacks against DebI Jacobson and Limagerie Gallery without any knowledge of
the
particulars in the case I feel morally bound to respond as I was intimately
aware of the details. If anyone is interest in knowing the details
continue reading. If not feel free to delete. But this is a classic case of
the
damage to a reputation and integrity of a seller mounted by an internet
troll with no knowledge of the details in a case. I would like to think that
everyone now full informed about the case would now form their own
conclusions and not depend on innuendo and outright lies. Further there may
exist lessons here of value for all of you when lawyers become involved
because
as I clearly demonstrate, they are the only people who win.
Sean,
I find myself having to address your damning remarks regarding the
reputation of Debi Jacobson and by default myself. First, how many times did
I write you privately to lay off your scurrilous attacks on parties
involved in a legal case whereupon they could not comment on litigation either
privately or in a public forum...............something you damn well knew.
But you persisted, and I have reason to believe motivated by no other
reason than harboring a mean spirited sensibility bordering on
sociopathic. Why was it your business? I have to say I find it hard to
believe that
Jim Gresham would have put you up to this as, based on my numerous personal
dealings, sales and wonderful conversations, he would never stand idly by
and allow some bystander to launch slurs and lies disparaging the reputation
of a gallery/dealer. Especially one from whom he had profited greatly
over the year with substantial sales. Further Jim was held silent as he too
could not weigh in based on his legal action
So if I may review the salient-points of the case. So Sean I start with
one of your many quotes
"An honest and reputable dealer would have been proactive."
Sean, using your words that is exactly how this transaction began.
Regarding the card in question, your friend Kerry Haggard wanted to apply a
Frankenstein card towards the purchase of a SON OF FRANKENSTEIN insert Debi
acquired from Jim Gresham and asked that I present it to Debi, as, for lack of
better term, "alternative currency" When I received the card I called him
to tell him I had a problem with it - that it did not look as vibrant as
the jpegs of similar cards I researched on Heritage's website. He then
claimed Heritage color enhanced and other nonsense. Actually that registered
a
bit of an alarm in my head even having met Kerry in person with Ron Magid
But then again he was on the cover of Movie Collector's World, written up
in news items, truly "the good-old boy" of the hobby and of course long
recommended by Jim Gresham himself.
Delivered the card to Debi. Kerry did not want her to know he was
acquiring the SON OF FRANKENSTEIN insert for fear she would charge more, a
ridiculous assumption as everyone in the hobby knew her price for the piece.
But
I have assisted other collectors who wished to remain anonymous so that was
not at all unusual.
Upon presentation Debi immediately agreed the card looked washed out and
dull. I left the card with her to consider. A very few days went by and
Haggard was becoming increasingly impatient as expressed on my voice mail
and numerous emails. When I mentioned to Kerry I actually wanted to get
opinions on the card, he angrily objected and did not want " in-experienced
yahoos pawing over his card". Well I had it in a sleeve!
( NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION I FOUND OUT LATER) At that point Debi
contacted Jim Gresham about the card to gauge his opinion. Evidently, Jim
expressed an interest in the card. With repeated emails to back this up,
Debi clearly stated that she had a problem with the card and truly was not an
expert on Universal Horror lobby cards.
Then Cinevent rolls around and Jim Gresham and Kerry attend. At that
point they agreed to the sale of the card. I immediately receive an email
from
Kerry stating as such. Well I was dumbfounded. Initially Kerry asked me
specifically not to approach Jim regarding the card as he did not want to
hurt his feelings by not offering the card to him first. Secondly I didn't
know that Debi had contacted Jim about the card. Talk about blind-sided!
Anyway these issues were reconciled between Kerry and Jim at Cinevent being
close friends. The two agreed to the purchase face to face.
Kerry immediately notified me by email regarding his sale to Jim. I
immediately emailed him back clearly stating I was not sure that was possible
as I STILL HAD A PROBLEM WITH A CARD AND CERTAINLY DIDN'T WANT ANY PROBLEMS
DOWN THE LINE. (Yes this and all other emails to Kerry I had saved) Here
was his most friendly reply
Jesus Christ freeman....................whats the deal, i am sick of
waiting , i am just ready to have you send all my money & cards back if this
isnt going to go , i have just had it with debbi & her Jew ways!!
Then that shocking email was followed with another email whereupon as Jim
had agreed to the purchase Kerry instructed me to go pick up the card at
Limagerie and Fed Ex to Jim so there was no delays in his receipt of the
card adding (sic) tell that bitch to send my insert..
I think it was the next day Debi received a check from Jim Gresham for the
card ( a payment reflecting a sizeable CREDIT for a check Debi had paid
to Jim some 4 years earlier but that Jim forgot to cash......which she
immediately agreed to honor --- a REPUTABLE AND HONORABLE thing to do would
you
not agree SEAN?) She emailed Jim regarding her surprise after receiving
the payment as she still had not agreed to the deal due to her problem with
the card.
Well having sent the card I contacted Jim two days later knowing he had
received the card. Friendly as always, he stated the card was fine and
that he had contacted Debi to deposit the check. At that point I shared
with Jim how difficult Kerry had become during the transaction, how odd his
demanding of me NOT to mention to him about the card then Kerry's position
reversal of secrecy and revealing to Jim he was the owner of The
Frankenstein Card and that his purchase would aid his acquisition of the
insert.
And of course I mentioned to Jim that Debi and I had problem with the
damned lobby card, Nevertheless Jim expressed total confidence in the card
BECAUSE HE CALLED KERRY upon receipt and discussed its merits with him. Yes,
Jim was fooled and defrauded again by his friend Kerry and worse, face to
face. UNBELIEVABLE AND DESPICABLE CONDUCT BY KERRY HAGGARD.
Since Jim initiated the lawsuit for collection of the card, Debi had to
answer in the legal process as well.. That is when it became apparent to
your's truly THAT THERE IS NOT A LAWYER ON EARTH THAT SINCERELY LOOKS OUT FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THEIR CLIENTS. (Claude Litton excepted) Because Debi
shared with me the immediate expenses incurring and then their spiking
escalation. Truthfully it seemed to me all the legal teams involved engage
frivolous filings and extensions merely to run up fees To my mind and very
shallow pockets, this was approaching the absurd.
Specific to the case three separate attorneys in two states could not
find any precedence regarding the unique issues regarding this transaction.
1) The liability of the terms of sale known as "on approval" or for that
matter "as is" of an item between two parties.
2) The expressly stated reservations and warnings about said item.
3) That the agreement of sale was approved and concluded in person by the
second and a third party (who owned the item outright) removing completely
any control and direction of the transaction from the first party in spite
clearly expressed reservations
(Yeesh this sounds like a Marx Bros sketch)
So Sean it should be clear now you were clearly wrong regarding your
assumption of the case. Yet SEAN you and others continued with no knowledge of
the particulars had so publicly demonized Debi's reputation repeatedly with
malice and prejudice without a scintilla of regard especially knowing she
could not offer any refutation. The only way out for her it seemed was to
follow it to court to defend her character and reputation.
YES! There were some that felt just pay it off and be done with it.
Easier to say than done in light of the dollars involved for the item and
after such horrible attacks on very visible websites worldwide. Would not
anyone feel obliged if not all together empowered to embrace one's
principals for some sense of closure and redemption?
Well it soon became apparent to me that the words Principals and
Attorneys in the same sentence are clearly an oxymoron. (not you Claude)
Intimately involved with both parties and their expenses I FINALLY
STEPPED UP AND OFFERED TO BROKER A SETTLEMENT between my two
friends........something five attorneys could not get done. I am pleased that
I was able to
bring both Debi and Jim together and the case's dismissal is eminent. And
may I say the settlement was in my hopes to remain under the radar consistent
with my pleas for discretion all along. Further no admission of guilt or
wrong doing IS clearly stated in the documents regarding both parties.
AND SEAN I HAVE EVERY REASON TO BELIEVE YOU KNEW THIS SETTLEMENT WAS
NEARLY COMPLETED and yet you continued to wrongfully vilify Debi's
reputation,
integrity and honesty enabling others to follow same. This continued
egregious behavior was personally infuriating and malicious after I tried
since
last September, privately, and no less than five times to appeal to your
better self (now obvious to all non-existent) to refrain from such
unprofessional behavior. But Sean you continued to disparage maliciously
Limagerie
and Debi Jacobson, knowing better than anyone her inability to respond.
And do not think for a second your attacks had anything to precipitate a
settlement. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sean you owe Debi
Jacobson an apology for your continued and fallacious attacks. Man up and
demonstrate some semblance of integrity. For now, all you have confirmed is
what a slime-ball, scum sucking, poop sniffing, warp minded, yeast infected,
snot-nosed, yellow bellied, cold-blooded bullying jack-ass you truly
are................
On second thought you might make a perfect lawyer......so study hard for
the bar your bound to pass eventually.
.
freeman fisher
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