David is correct, My response to "Paul Waines" this morning was a reply to what I thought had been a public posting and I was trying to tell him to be sure of what you are saying before you bet your life on something (as even the small amount of "facts" he posted are incorrect). If I had realized it was a private message that I had been forwarded I would not have responded at all. I still do not know Paul's reasons for sending me a copy of conversation between he and Grey, nor do I know of his reasons for hiding behind an alias.
When Peter and I first envisioned Movie Poster Exchange over a year ago, we initially included Ken in our plans because of his prior relationship with Peter from Majestic Posters. During the course of the year, Ken was unable to be involved with the site as we had originally planned and the business was/is organized with Peter and me as the sole shareholders. At the time, Peter and I were unaware of any of Ken's legal problems (and I can't blame him as I am sure no one wishes for this sort of thing to surface), we assumed that life as a newly single father and other time demands were pulling his interests away from ours and amicably split. Ken later approached us about featuring the Metropolis poster on our website during our launch, and Peter was actually opposed to this, feeling (correctly) that we have built a sound business model and a fantastic site that will be able to stand on it's own. But the price was reasonable based on its prior sale and it did allow us to take advantage of some publicity opportunities we may not have had otherwise, so Peter relented and we did spotlight the poster. Peter and I first became aware of potential problems with the poster in an email that was sent to us (and copied to Bruce, Sotheby's, Christie's, and others) dated March 25th. I quickly called and spoke with the trustee where I was assured that we were allowed to continue to accept offers on the poster, but Peter and I decided to remove it from the site so that focus could shift to the hundreds of other great items listed for sale by our consignors and our upcoming auctions (starting Sunday May 6th if you don't recall) on www.MoviePosterExchange.com Grey was hired by the trustee to assist the Federal Government in the recovery of assets in this case. It does not mean that Heritage has anything else to do with the case, and Grey certainly was not "representing" the State of California or Robert Mannheim. It is up to the Federal District Court to decide what is best to do, not Grey, not myself, not the creditors, or anyone else. But considering the quality of Ken's collection, if it (or portions) are made available for sale, I would not be surprised if Heritage, "Paul Waines" (who apparently wants to pay double to triple value for items), or any number of other parties, express interest in it's content. ----- Original Message ----- From: David Kusumoto To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] METROPOLIS THREE-SHEET WHEREABOUTS! * This latest saga explains why I, like many others perhaps, suffer from occasional MoPo fatigue. It's too f____ draining. I have a day job totally UNRELATED to posters. And just now, my first time online today, I discover more than a dozen private messages in my inbox asking me to analyze what just happened with Sean's posting of the "so-called private e-mail exchange" between Grey and "Paul Waines." Guys, I don't have the answers nor do I understand Sean's motives posting this (perhaps it was an accident) - nor do I understand the motives of "Paul Waines" other than he's obviously steamed at Heritage while presenting his "facts" in a way that's meant to be READ by the public. Grey is an upstanding and honest guy who I PERSONALLY know and like. With his personality and demeanor, I often wonder what could POSSIBLY make some individuals want to drive a stake through his big Texas heart. * Note that I put "quotes" around the name, "Paul Waines" - and also around the word, "facts." I'm always skeptical of the credibility of people who won't sign their names to their opinions - OR - who use an alias that sounds too similar to a REAL person. "Paul Waines" is NOT the same Paul Waines associated with the All Poster Forum. The real Paul Waines is in the U.K. with a logistical inability to be "on scene" with all that's detailed in the notes below sent to Grey. What's the fallout to signing your real name? Truth is the best defense in a libel case, and everything that's couched as an "opinion" is protected. * It's my view that the "Waines" cited below is an alias for someone in the U.S. Why? Because over the past few days, the alias "Waines" has been blind-copying several MoPo members with his posts. He obviously feels he has something to lose by revealing himself. I only get curious, 1) if I have time, WHICH ON MOST DAYS I DON'T, and, 2) if I do have time, if I can substantiate the relationship between the person "aggrieved" and his/her "target," and, 3) if the person is "real." Failing those tests, I won't go public with anything but my own opinions. And I sign everything that's potentially inflammatory. * Based on the blind-copy I received from ONE of the notes I received from the alias "Waines," its I.P. locators are firmly in the EAST COAST OF THE U.S. - and NOT the U.K. Draw your own conclusions. That's all I plan to write on this subject. Besides, my objectivity is already somewhat compromised when it comes to issues that personally involve Grey - because of my personal friendship with Grey. -d. 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. 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