By the time MCW arrived in Berlin, the great deals were usually gone, but I still bought a good number of items. Many purchases started with 'Sorry to hear XXX is already sold. What else have you got?' 25 years later, I still miss the second part.
On the other hand, there were no photos of course, so as a buyer you were entirely dependent on the seller's condition report.
I ran a few ads in MCW but never did too well. I started selling on ebay in 1999, and the first years were a BLESSING for me. Those days, I would more or less sell anything I listed, and sometimes at crazy prices. And let's not forget, in the early days, ebay was entirely free for both sellers and buyers!
Postal Money Orders were still common back then, they came in both a domestic and international variety. I always accepted the domestic type and cashed them at a post office when I visited the US. Sometimes, they were a few months old, so the guy at the post office would double check them with a printed book of numbers he had, that apparently listed stolen or maybe canceled money orders. In the end, I always got my money and walked out with a wad of cash.
These days, I can't remember the last time I sold a poster on ebay. I closed my ebay shop when they announced 'ebay managed payments' and never looked back.
Helmut
www.filmposter.net
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 7. Mai 2025 um 14:56
Von: "Douglas B Taylor" <[email protected]>
Betreff: Re: [MOPO] Amazing what I don't remember
I owe so much of my (former) collection to MCW. It was so exciting for me, getting that overnight delivery.
I remember finding my GWTW plume style in a tiny add. I was over the moon when I called and it was, indeed, the plume style and still available (at a low 4-figure price).
Woohoo!
The thrill of the chase was my true enjoyment, of the collection.
Regards
Doug
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Sent: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:48:21 AM
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Subject: Re: [MOPO] Amazing what I don't remember
Sent: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:48:21 AM
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Subject: Re: [MOPO] Amazing what I don't remember
I also have great memories of "The Big Reel," before being absorbed by MCW. I was very young but could not wait for the little poorly made, folded typing like paper periodical to arrive. You had to be quick for the deals. This is a foreign concept for those growing up with tech. Hate to live in the past, but it was such a thrill to look through the film listings and try to beat everyone to your wants. It took a little work, but a very satisfying time. You actually had to navigate times to call, etc., and you dealt with a person instead of a keyboard. Tony
On Wed, May 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM Michael Danese <[email protected]> wrote:
So many great MCW and FCW memories! Those were the days!
Thanks,MD
On May 7, 2025, at 6:22 AM, Tony Calvert <[email protected]> wrote:I was moving around some stuff collecting dust and found a box of old MCW's (Movie Collector's World) from the early 90s. I found some ads I had prepared and purchased for many issues. I can't believe what I have forgotten since then. Material I don't remember having, etc. Also looking at prices from various ads it is amazing the material that has appreciated and depreciated in the last 35 years. Also sad to see so many familiar names that aren't with us anymore. Just thought I would share. Tony
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