Re: [MOPO] Anyone else experience consistent shipping issues with Heritage?

2009-12-05 Thread Steve E
When I first bought from Heritage, I thought the settlement process was really difficult and thus very unpleasant. I really did not like it one bit. But lately, I do nothing now after an auction I won ends and they just send it to me about a week later. They have my card details, address and

Re: [MOPO] Anyone else experience consistent shipping issues with Heritage?

2009-12-05 Thread bqjansen
I agree with that wholeheartedly. Also the seemingly continuing change of personnel at the billing department slows things down. Before thanksgiving I sent my latest cc info, but it is still not processed. Get a move on guys, I want my Foreign Correspondent lobby! Op 5 dec 2009, om 10:54

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread James Richard
If Jaime was smart enough to make those virtually-indistinguishable forgeries, he was smart enough to know what was being done with them. Admission that he made multiple copies of the same poster is evidence enough not only for me, but for any jury if it comes to that. No financial interest in

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread James Richard
Bruce, Perhaps I'm being overly critical, but it seems to me that what Jaime did was actually worse than what Kerry did. Jaime enabled Kerry. After all, if Jaime had not made the forgeries for him, then Kerry wouldn't have had any practically perfect fakes to sell to his victims. To say

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Franc
Luckily in our courts you need evidence and proof. Fantasy and conjecture doesn't suffice. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of James Richard Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 5:26 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re:

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Bruce Hershenson
The only prayer this restorer has in court is to get TWELVE Francs on his jury! On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Franc fdav...@verizon.net wrote: Luckily in our courts you need evidence and proof. Fantasy and conjecture doesn't suffice. FRANC -Original Message- *From:* MoPo List

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Phillip W. Ayling
Bruce actually brings up a point that has interest for me. Could anyone who is familiar with the complaint(s) tell me if there is any information about whether judges have been assigned? Also, if that has happened, are any of them set to be jury trials or bench trials or have any waivers been

[MOPO] Cheap at twice the price

2009-12-05 Thread Bruce Hershenson
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Re: [MOPO] Anyone else experience consistent shipping issues with Heritage?

2009-12-05 Thread Susan Heim
Yes Randy, I agreee. Remember, part of that time is the actual shipping process. I ship a package via Fedex from Los Angeles to say New York and it takes 5-7 shipping days to get there, so that is at least one week or more of the delivery process. Following an auction of the quantity

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Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Sean Linkenback
There is indeed a judge in the case (for Gresham), and she heard arguments yesterday about the TRO, including testimony for Jaime who was in Michigan for the proceedings. The next Court date is scheduled for February 22nd. My personal belief is that the 22nd date will not happen, as the FBI

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Susan Heim
The sad part to me is that most of the people that have money and material involved in this situation may never see either again. Sue Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 10:48:18 -0500 From: slinkenb...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case To:

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Franc
I think what you're missing is that this restorer is NOT on trial. He's filed an affadavit for the plantiff. And yes, the judicial system would be served well to have me on the jury because I at least understand that in the USA someone is innocent until proven guilty and it's the obligation of the

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Sean Linkenback
MessageMoPo is indeed a strange place. I remember when I first stated that Jaime Mendez was the guilty restorer who made the Universal fakes I was basically roasted for convicting him before the judicial process had a chance to run it's course. Now that he's offered testimony for the Plaintiff

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
I think that the opinions and thoughts expressed here on MOPO are due to the fact that so much information about the case, the papers available on LAMP, etc, and the fact that most here know how the restore business works-- informed early votes as to one's guilt or innocence can be

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Glenn Taranto
MessageSean - I don't know Debi well at all but, in the past, have had some nice conversations with her at her shop and Ray Courts shows. I don't know how much the poster in question cost but strictly out of wondering how one would handle a certain situation. I ask the following... What if

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Susan Heim
As a business you have insurance for just this reason. The question here is was the item returned to Debi or is the buyer waiting for the refund before they return the item. I'm sure you see the problem. Sue Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 09:50:11 -0800 From: exit...@gte.net Subject: Re: [MOPO]

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Sean Linkenback
Please see having had the fake in hand for your answer to that. Carol Tincup had it for months (because Debi had never asked for it), but Debi had it in her hands two days after the news broke. So I don't really see the problem. - Original Message - From: Susan Heim To:

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread jim episale
I've been in that situation and have often told a customer making a large purchase that although there is a full refund policy the money might not be immediately available. Also we do not know all of the facts with this piece. Did it belong to Debi or was it on consignment under what circumstances

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Glenn Taranto
Sue - OK, that makes sense. Thanks for letting me know. Obviously having not heard Debi's side we can speculate all we want on her actions. If she does, in fact, have the piece there's got to be a good reason why she won't refund the money. Would the piece have been confisicated by law

Re: [MOPO] Anyone else experience consistent shipping issues with Heritage?

2009-12-05 Thread Toochis Morin
I do want to add that it's worth the wait from Heritage because they pack extremely well. As far as fast and great shipping Bruce Hershenson is never ceases to amaze me. Toochis From: Susan Heim filmfantast...@msn.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent:

Re: [MOPO] Cheap at twice the price

2009-12-05 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
I think I'm going to use the buy-it-now At 06:05 AM 12/5/2009, Bruce Hershenson wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Movie-Posters_W0QQitemZ330382387047QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_2?hash=item4cec532767Vintage Movie Posters Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Cheap at twice the price

2009-12-05 Thread Flixspix
I actually wrote this seller when he first listed that what he had in fact were 5 partial 3 sheets, kindly explaining that it appeared he was not aware of their short-comings. I further added that partials were virtually of little or no value especially given the titles offered and to not

Re: [MOPO] Cheap at twice the price

2009-12-05 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
oh wow.. you mean they aren't complete.??? Thanks Freeman, I was 1 millisecond from hitting the buy-it-now when your email came in. you saved my life At 11:18 AM 12/5/2009, flixs...@aol.com wrote: I actually wrote this seller when he first listed that what he had in fact were 5

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
yep, I noted this to one of the people who wanted to excoriate me at the same time for my posts how did I know what I know when I knew it?? Obviously I had information that came from solid sources, much like a reporter does when he is researching informative articles for his newspaper.. I

Re: [MOPO] Anyone else experience consistent shipping issues with Heritage?

2009-12-05 Thread Bruce Hershenson
No fair saying Bruce Hershenson in this context, because I don't ever pack and ship anything. Thank those fine folks in the packing and shipping departments at eMoviePoster.com. But thanks for the too-kind words. I think it especially impressive given that we auction 2,000 items most weeks, and

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2009-12-05 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
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Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread James Richard
Aw, Sean, c'mon... there is a big difference between then (when you and a couple of others were saying you know things about Jaime that the rest of you don't) and now, after Jamie has filed a sworn legal statement for everyone to see which details what he did. His public admission changes the

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
JR it doesn't change anything. the reality is that a core of people knew the whole story, but because Jaime had yet to make the right decision and elocute none of us could reveal much information so as not to jeopardize the cases of people who have filed lawsuits and those who will file

Re: [MOPO] THREE SHEETS

2009-12-05 Thread kainbach
I have a three sheet THIS ISLAND EARTH that looks incredble and the colors are so much more beautiful than any other size of this title. I will frame it early next year. Philipp Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: rixpost...@aol.com Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009

Re: [MOPO] Anyone else experience consistent shipping issues with Heritage?

2009-12-05 Thread kainbach
One I shipped a bunch of posters to them and one item got lost for a few days but then Grey found it but I had to tell them that I sent it to them. This should not happen. Otherwise I am positive on my experience, I won one lot at lasts life auction. I am glas grey finds all these posters...

Re: [MOPO] Anyone else experience consistent shipping issues with Heritage?

2009-12-05 Thread Kevin Conway
On a few occasions I had to elevate to Grey he was very responsive. BUt, I wish it would rub off on "some" of the others in their customer service and/or billing dept which I won;t mention any names. BUt, it's possible we get spoiled from the "exceptional" shippng service from other dealers and

[MOPO] Mopo - Heritage auction - experiance - Grey Smith

2009-12-05 Thread Tom Martin
Hello Folks been pondering many years of business... and life First... all the lawsuits and the poster business and auctions and all Heres a recent story.about Grey Smith and Heritage... I had some stills and Grey expressed interest.. Ive had these for years and like

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
My FIRST linen backing experience was with Jacobson and her outfit.. she was recommended by a collector friend, who used her almost exclusively. Her mystery, unnamed restorer did SLOPPY work to the piece my friend had taken to her.. first, he airbrushed ALL the borders on this

Re: [MOPO] Original Reynold Brown Film Poster Paintings for Sale

2009-12-05 Thread Dave Rosen
Cool. Dave Posteropolis Vintage Movie Posters http://www.posteropolis.com - Original Message - From: kainb...@aol.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, December 05, 2009 8:47 PM Subject: [MOPO] Original Reynold Brown Film Poster Paintings for Sale VERY NICEVERY

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Flixspix
Jeff, Let's clarify your message. 1. You wanted a trimmed poster restored but instead of you yourself going in to the gallery you gave to a friend and longtime client of the gallery (which speaks to some degree a satisfaction of their work.) The burning question, if so particular, why

Re: [MOPO] Original Reynold Brown Film Poster Paintings for Sale

2009-12-05 Thread Evan Zweifel
I saw these listed. Was it typical to blow up an image painted 14 1/4 X 6 1/2 to a 24 sheet? Seems like painting that much detail at that size would be difficult -- not to mention the loss of clarity when enlarging it that much. Evan - Original Message - From: kainb...@aol.com To:

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread David Lieberman
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Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
i thought it a tad funny, too. jeff On Dec 5, 2009, at 8:55 PM, David Lieberman wrote: Jeffi-Lube good one Freeman! David Lieberman CineMasterpieces.com | 15721 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 105 -- Scottsdale, Az 85260 Vintage Original Movie Posters | 602 309 0500 | Office/Gallery

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art Movie Posters
6. You found another backer who is a very talented restorer and a truly wonderful person (authenticator, maybe not so much) I take no issue with that . now that's funny Freeman.. but this one: Jeffi-Lube LMMFAO Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] BIG News in Universal Horror Fraud Case

2009-12-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
Holiday Spleefs are in the mail, soon, Im sure. is it 4:20 yet? LOL On Dec 5, 2009, at 9:36 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art Movie Posters wrote: 6. You found another backer who is a very talented restorer and a truly wonderful person (authenticator, maybe not so much) I take no