Re: [MOPO] New Yearly Sales Record

2009-12-11 Thread Jeff Potokar
Good suggestion, Bruce. LMFAO On Dec 11, 2009, at 11:08 AM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: Put an ad on Craigslist and in a few hours you won't just have 23 employees, you'll have thousands! And I hear the economy is a little "slow" there in Sin City, so you will get the pick of the litter.

Re: [MOPO] New Yearly Sales Record

2009-12-10 Thread Jeff Potokar
CONGRATS BRUCE!! Honesty and always making sure that you sell the real deal (and not even dealing with items that are the least questionable).. will keep you way ahead of the pack. there's no doubt about that. all the best. Jeff On Dec 10, 2009, at 7:54 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote:

Re: [MOPO] the value of an autographed CARD or POSTER

2009-12-10 Thread Jeff Potokar
t for almost 10k. Todd Spoor Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® From: Jeff Potokar Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:45:15 -0800 To: Subject: Re: [MOPO] the value of an autographed CARD or POSTER Isnt there is a whole school of thought that considers an inscription or autograph on a p

Re: [MOPO] the value of an autographed CARD or POSTER

2009-12-10 Thread Jeff Potokar
Isnt there is a whole school of thought that considers an inscription or autograph on a poster almost like a kind of graffiti? they say it detracts from a piece and lessens its value (production stills or head shots are another animal, altogether, and im not referring to them here). best

Re: [MOPO] New to MOPO & FS: Some Rare Items on eBay

2009-12-09 Thread Jeff Potokar
hey garth.. looks like you have some nice things.. welcome to MOPO, too, by the way! all the best. jeff On Dec 8, 2009, at 10:18 PM, Garth Grieder wrote: Hello everyone at MOPO, My name is Garth, and I collect movie posters up here in Canada. I have been subscribed to MOPO for a few m

Re: [MOPO] EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON REMAKE POSTERS

2009-12-07 Thread Jeff Potokar
Cool article, Rudy. Thanks for sharing it. Jeff On Dec 7, 2009, at 5:49 PM, Rudy Franchi wrote: Quite a bit of work went into this piece on remake posters vs. those for the original release. http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/a-comparative-design-look- at-remakes-of-movie-posters/

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

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 Op

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 piece--this

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 expres

Re: [MOPO] THREE SHEETS

2009-12-03 Thread Jeff Potokar
I would wager that the larger size and space required to display them (restored or not), is the cause of lesser interest to many collectors. Jeff On Dec 3, 2009, at 8:15 AM, Michael B wrote: it seems to me that three sheets are getting less interest and not increasing in value at the

Re: [MOPO] Real Woodstock posters

2009-12-01 Thread Jeff Potokar
I agree with you 100% on this Sam.. well said. Jeff On Nov 30, 2009, at 11:26 AM, Posteritati wrote: At the end of the day, we only have our reputation and one (or a few) posters are not worth that risk. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com __

Re: [MOPO] NOW THIS IS FUNNY

2009-11-30 Thread Jeff Potokar
Kirby, That, along with the first 3 listings of items for the title you were looking for. your post reads as if the only film title to come up, based on your search, was the latter. (WHO'S BEEN SLEEPING IN MY BED?). 'tis not the case. Jeff On Nov 30, 2009, at 7:52 PM, Kirby McDan

Re: [MOPO] pretty woman potokar

2009-11-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
LOL, LOL-- PWP...has a good ring to it... At 05:42 PM 11/21/2009, David Lieberman wrote: lets talk about this again shall we? for the bazillionth time.. I'm sure no one here is tired of hearing about it. single sided pretty woman questionable/undersized 27" x 40" 1 sheets wi

Re: [MOPO] pretty woman potokar

2009-11-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
i didnt suggest that title...pete did..i was following up.. sheesh.. On Nov 21, 2009, at 5:42 PM, David Lieberman wrote: lets talk about this again shall we? for the bazillionth time.. I'm sure no one here is tired of hearing about it. single sided pretty woman questionable/undersiz

Re: [MOPO] ORIG METROPOLIS GERMAN 3 SHEET ON EBAY

2009-11-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
i agree with you, dario. that METROPOLIS piece is truly in a league of its own... on the flip side, and since you asked, how do you feel about common PRETTY WOMAN posters being sold for about 550.00? jeff On Nov 21, 2009, at 5:11 PM, Dario Casadei wrote: If one have a problem with p

Re: [MOPO] ORIG METROPOLIS GERMAN 3 SHEET ON EBAY

2009-11-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
peter.. if those PRETTY WOMAN posters are valued at 550 each.. then that would only be 3636 copies needed... im sure we could round those up in the 2 bit poster shops here on Hollywood Blvd. jeff On Nov 21, 2009, at 5:01 PM, P Molitor wrote: If I had a spare $2 million lying arou

Re: [MOPO] Now Voyager

2009-11-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
hi rick, the copy you linked to looked to be in fine condition and NOT MOUNTED to cardboard. that fact alone will decrease the value of any poster. and if the glue that was used is not water based.. for all intentional purposes, most would see this as a severely devalued poster. i would r

Re: [MOPO] OT-TV-HOW DO I FIND THIS TV SERIES

2009-11-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
mark, while not an "official" release... i found this 20 disc set online, being offered: http://www.secondvarietydvd.com/store/product_info.php? products_id=173&osCsid=59c2f24ee84b0be632b8b0f5143b8d87 best. jeff On Nov 20, 2009, at 11:46 AM, Mark Stewart wrote: Hi Mopo, I am curio

Re: [MOPO] FA: Did Judy have a menage a trois with Bert Lahr and Jack Haley?

2009-11-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
I dont think, however, the Cowardly Lion would have been interested in Dorothy... (just a guess). ;) Jeff On Nov 15, 2009, at 10:10 AM, Franc wrote: Just what did you think the oil can was for? FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu]

Re: [MOPO] Scary on topic

2009-10-31 Thread Jeff Potokar
hi joe, just curious... couldnt you have given the mold-infested posters a bleach bath of some kind to both kill and remove the dark mold? Foxing is a type of mold (not as worrisome as the black, i know) but i know that bleaching and washing removes that kind of critter. best. jeff

Re: [MOPO] Could these be real? or repros?

2009-10-30 Thread Jeff Potokar
franc, it looks like the stamp says: TRADE SHOW STUDIO ONE 28th, OCT. 10:45 am jeff On Oct 30, 2009, at 11:12 AM, Franc wrote: It's hard to tell from this photo. I do know that if something is matted you absolutely have to find out how it is matted. The matt could be covering the fact t

[MOPO] UK Quad... Karloff/Price

2009-10-30 Thread Jeff Potokar
priced at a cool £1,000,000.00-- for a FRANKENSTEIN 1970/HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL double bill? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vincent-Price-HOUSE-ON-HAUNTED-HiLL-Quad-POSTER- Karloff_W0QQitemZ370281400296QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_DVD_Film_TV_Film_Memo rabilia_LE?hash=item56367dc7e8 Visit the MoPo M

Re: [MOPO] Check out The Out Of Towners OS movie poster Neil Simon - eBay (item 32010416

2009-10-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
And the size is 20" x 40"? Curious, indeed. On Oct 27, 2009, at 7:36 PM, Tom A. Pennock wrote: The Out Of Towners OS movie poster Neil Simon - eBay (item 320104167593 end time Oct-31-09 16:51:57 PDT) What in the world is this listing?. I had no idea people just collected poster fonts.

Re: [MOPO] Check out The Out Of Towners OS movie poster Neil Simon - eBay (item 32010416

2009-10-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
Where is the rest of the poster? This looks like the bottom third, only. Jeff On Oct 27, 2009, at 7:36 PM, Tom A. Pennock wrote: The Out Of Towners OS movie poster Neil Simon - eBay (item 320104167593 end time Oct-31-09 16:51:57 PDT) What in the world is this listing?. I had no idea pe

Re: [MOPO] CASABLANCA half sheet-no feedback ever posted

2009-10-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
ah yes.. the half sheet with the wonderful "patina"... jeff On Oct 23, 2009, at 4:06 PM, Paul Gerrard wrote: On the subject of another possibly more genuine half sheet that was mentioned on MOPO previously, the $35 Notorious - http:// cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3204307

[MOPO] CASABLANCA half sheet-no feedback ever posted

2009-10-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
Hey all, back in September (9/12), a suspicious CASABLANCA half sheet was auctioned on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=160360019344&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT). everyone felt it was a fake and yet it sold to someone for 627.00. what i think is so interesting is that

Re: [MOPO] LAMP throws real light on forgeries

2009-10-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
I will certainly second or third or fourth those same thoughts and sentiments. I have had the opportunity to talk to Ed, and we spoke for almost 2 hours on a wide variety of poster topics. he is more than willing to explain and, yes, the hours put into LAMP, the cross indexing and the cross

[MOPO] This CREATURE is the real deal

2009-10-20 Thread Jeff Potokar
no doubt about this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Creature-From-The-Black-Lagoon-Pinball- Machine_W0QQitemZ180420951141QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Video_Games_Coin_Oper ated_MJ?hash=item2a01ed3c65 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___

Re: [MOPO] LA TIMES article> Double Indentity Poster used as decorating motif for the original screen used house

2009-10-17 Thread Jeff Potokar
here's the direct link to the specific article: http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm- brunken17-2009oct17,0,6259333.story?track=rss On Oct 17, 2009, at 9:54 AM, kainb...@aol.com wrote: Great how to use the one sheet Double Indentity movie poster as motif for decorating the original

Re: [MOPO] Linen-backing a 2006 poster?

2009-10-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
hey jim, i'll bet it was backed because the consignor thinks he may get more for it... dont you think? jeff On Oct 15, 2009, at 2:26 PM, James Richard wrote: Bruce's auction today contains a textbook example of how insane the whole linen-backing craze became in recent years. Why woul

Re: [MOPO] 1934 Black Cat One Sheet Style B

2009-10-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
A stone litho duotone--- looks beautiful..WOW! will this also receive the extra TLC to insure that this is the real deal? or is it a given, at this point? Jeff On Oct 15, 2009, at 1:12 PM, Richard Evans wrote: It's stunning. Whereas the red and black Warners efforts mostly are not.

Re: [MOPO] way ot: facebook

2009-10-14 Thread Jeff Potokar
Sound like more than just a little poster paranoia going on here... Jeff On Oct 14, 2009, at 8:50 AM, Joseph Bonelli wrote: You folk who wish to continue fooling with Facebook have my sympathy--- for in the long run I believe you WILL be sorry. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web

Re: [MOPO] Since we're talking about poster paranoia

2009-10-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
hi nathalie, this seller has a website and he sells posters, comic materials, baseball materials, etc. on his website, is the following bio/ history. It sounds like he has a long history dealing in all these areas of collectibles. jeff FROM HIS SITE: I have been a regular face “on the

Re: [MOPO] MINTY WHITE INSERTS- interogatories for David

2009-10-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
Really great points and questions posed, Tom. Let's hope a response is forthcoming. On Oct 12, 2009, at 9:02 PM, Tom Martin wrote: David I have to respectfully disagree with the theory your setting forth... its patently not true in my opinion. Where you in business in 1977 - 1989 peri

[MOPO] [Creature 1 Sheet]

2009-10-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
hi mopo, i have had the opportunity to email a few times with tim landry, the guy who is currently selling his CREATURE poster on ebay.. he's a talented graphics and CG guy, who also works in film post production and only recently had the poster backed and lightly restored because of it

Re: [MOPO] ANOTHER "CREATURE' ONE SHEET ON EBAY

2009-10-10 Thread Jeff Potokar
Hey Rick, This same poster from this seller has been offered on ebay in the last 4-5 months. I remember it because the description paragraph is identical to the description back then (the Manitou Springs reference, buying it with other '50's posters he liked, etc). i am sure he just re-li

Re: [MOPO] Never thought I'd see the day....

2009-10-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
I was looking at PIH's online catalog... they seem to also auction a lot of autographed photos.. and havent forged signatures been around for years (whether it be photos, baseballs, basketballs, etc)? Jeff On Oct 2, 2009, at 10:07 AM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: Hasn't PIH been auctioning

Re: [MOPO] FAKES-Thing's Will Improve In The Hobby

2009-10-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
Excellent post Susan... until all the facts are known and proven... innuendo and rumor cannot be relied upon. As was mentioned a month or so ago, maybe Jaime has been advised NOT to speak out on the matter. Until all the cards are on the table, he cannot be "convicted." I am not defending h

[MOPO] DRACULA-what restorer INITIALLY altered the poster?

2009-10-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
This has been a fascinating (and sad) discussion about the fakes, the forgeries being made, with the DRACULA one sheet discussed as the most recent example. In reading the posts from all of those in the know, there hasnt been any talk (if known) about who the ORIGINAL "restorer" was who fir

Re: [MOPO] More BAD Handwritten Lettering (Restoration)

2009-09-28 Thread Jeff Potokar
Hi Helmut, I am sure typos happens frequently.. in this example, it is evident because the seller snapped a close up photo of this area but it is not mentioned in the description, at all. here, someone with a brush in hand, simply wasnt paying attention. The lettering style itself is also

Re: [MOPO] More BAD Handwritten Lettering (Restoration)

2009-09-28 Thread Jeff Potokar
Kerry, It looks like that hand lettering was poorly and quickly added... And not spelling the word, First, (FIRT) correctly is a blatant error. At least the seller shows this mistake in a close up image. Jeff On Sep 28, 2009, at 12:57 AM, Kerry Laws wrote: Whoever this restorer is ca

[MOPO] Mendez and the Fakes

2009-09-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
Yes, Mendez has been tied to this scandal (and the information does seem to point in his direction), and he, in turn, has filed a countersuit and says he was not involved. Cool heads should prevail and, as others have suggested--no witch hunts should be conducted until the facts are in and

Re: [MOPO] Profiles in History...question

2009-09-27 Thread Jeff Potokar
Hi Diane, can you elaborate? I never thought that WC were made by a poster image being attached to a thicker card stock. I assumed that WC stock was a thicker card material that had a printable side,and the reverse was the non printable card side. The artwork was printed on the printabl

Re: [MOPO] SLOW DESTRUCTION OF OUR "HOBBY'

2009-09-26 Thread Jeff Potokar
This aspect alone screams volumes on the types that began to muck up the hobby A most ENLIGHTENING post... i am sure many individual's eyes were opened and the basis of fact (as well as the backstory) of a certain segment of seller has been further discussed. Thanks, Glenn. Jeff O

Re: [MOPO] DRACULA - Video Interview of Joe Maddelena by Jason Debord of Original Prop

2009-09-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
f Original Prop - regarding the Dracula one sheet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej-4aM8EL- c&feature=player_embedded#t=158 Sue LearnAboutMoviePosters.com From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 12

Re: [MOPO] DRACULA - Update

2009-09-25 Thread Jeff Potokar
Thanks for the info, Diane.. So did you do the initial linen backing of this poster as well as any restore work that was done to it? I know you mentioned a type of cardboard backing or something similar was initially on the copy you worked on. Jeff On Sep 24, 2009, at 5:00 PM, Diane

Re: [MOPO] Dracula 1-sheet info

2009-09-22 Thread Jeff Potokar
hey jim, it looks like the description on the site was modified.It no longer says "100% original." here's the description as it reads on the Profiles site: Dracula one-sheet poster (Universal, 1931) Bela Lugosi’s version of the iconic Bram Stoker novel is considered to be the definitive f

Re: [MOPO] Dracula 1-sheet info

2009-09-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
Maybe that part of the poster was missing, or damaged, and had to be restored? On Sep 21, 2009, at 1:29 PM, JOHN REID Vintage Movie Memorabilia wrote: a.. the writing in the margin was added in pencil by hand and not checked for accuracy b.. This poster is 100% original Sounds very

Re: [MOPO] Dracula 1-sheet info

2009-09-21 Thread Jeff Potokar
This is a bit surprising, considering the item being talked about here. Accuracy is key, especially when an item like this will be closely scrutinized. I would think that the number should be corrected to match those on the other existent one sheets. Profiles should have PM fix this. And co

Re: [MOPO] Enlightening

2009-09-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
did respond to this article with 36 footnotes several years ago. By the way, if one were to look in the MOPO archives they would find this. http://www.ha.com/common/halperin.php From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar Sent: Friday, September 18

Re: [MOPO] UPDATE ON "THE STING" 1-SHEET FIASCO

2009-09-18 Thread Jeff Potokar
He also edited out the almost duplicate paragraph that indicated it was the original one sheet he was selling. it now is a streamlined description of the re-release poster only. jeff On Sep 18, 2009, at 1:51 PM, rixpost...@aol.com wrote: Hi, For those who have any interest, it appea

Re: [MOPO] UPDATE ON "THE STING" 1-SHEET FIASCO

2009-09-18 Thread Jeff Potokar
Hi Rick, The seller wrote me back... the picture has been changed to the 1977 re-release poster. Jeff On Sep 18, 2009, at 1:51 PM, rixpost...@aol.com wrote: Hi, For those who have any interest, it appears as if the Seller mentioned yesterday has changed his description AGAIN---stat

[MOPO] Enlightening

2009-09-18 Thread Jeff Potokar
Quite a revealing article i came across, published in Forbes, in December of 2004. It seemed relevant, considering the current auction houses discussion going on here: http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2004/1227/156.html Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com __

Re: [MOPO] Subject: Re: [MOPO] THE STING DESCRIPTION

2009-09-17 Thread Jeff Potokar
Rick, He revised his description--it is dated today, 9/17, that the poster he is offering (as well as the title of the auction) is for the ORIGINAL release one sheet, not the 1977 reissue. if he sends out the reissue now, he will be defrauding the winner. Jeff On Sep 17, 2009, at 5:20

Re: [MOPO] QUESTION: IS THIS SELLER'S PLAN ETHICAL OR NOT?

2009-09-17 Thread Jeff Potokar
Hey Rick, it looks like he revised the listing today, at 3pm, saying that he, in fact, is selling the US one sheet. it's a little confusing, since both long paragraphs are there, but the updated paragraph should suffice. the first line of his revision says: The Sting. This auction is for

[MOPO] Heritage-Billings Gazette article

2009-09-17 Thread Jeff Potokar
Another article from last night-- http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/ article_f3914cc0-a330-11de-9272-001cc4c002e0.html Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How

[MOPO] Heritage suit--today's Reuters article

2009-09-16 Thread Jeff Potokar
RE: the Heritage suit, from Reuters, dated today. http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS164010+16-Sep-2009 +PRN20090916 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCR

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Response

2009-09-16 Thread Jeff Potokar
This sort of pricing happens all the time. All one needs to do, as an example, is go to ebay, and find an expensive poster up for sale or auction. Somewhere in the description, one will often find a Heritage data base reference, for what this same poster sold for 6, 8, 12 months prior, for

Re: [MOPO] another day, another lawsuit, but this one's a little different

2009-09-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
i found this more current article today. http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/steve_duin/index.ssf/2009/09/ lifting_the_veil_at_heritage_a.html On Sep 14, 2009, at 6:07 AM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2009/09/ lawsuit_claims_heritage_auctio.

Re: [MOPO] FA: I understand the condition issues, but wouldn't you think a 1948 Bette Davis one-sheet would be more than $2?

2009-09-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
i agree.. gotta love the brows!! i just watched that film on sunday night.. it's great. jeff On Sep 15, 2009, at 2:24 PM, Michael B wrote: bette never had a moustache. but, i loved her THICK eyebrows in the beginning of NOW, VOYAGER. The first 25 minsutes of that movie---WOW...d

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Response

2009-09-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
once again... a comment by me to simply not post the same thing 3 times-- and i receive yet another "classy," 420 induced response: what's with this guy? On Sep 15, 2009, at 1:22 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: the day comes I'll listen to an asshole like you, you can figure the

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Response

2009-09-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
There is no reason to send the SAME post 3 times. On Sep 15, 2009, at 12:32 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: Folks I think the news article is a little bit of a red herring, in part for the reasons he mentions (disgruntled employee) and in part because we all know that the house d

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Response

2009-09-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
Seems like this kind of shill bidding is more wide spread and common than may be known? Frankenwick basically admitted to (what appears to be) shill bidding with the help of a friend, for items in his own auctions. am i missing something here? or is it legal and allowed? or does it vary

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Response

2009-09-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
Interesting, tho, in the same article Bruce linked to, this statement: Steve Bruno, the government relations officer at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, says Heritage is allowed to bid in its own auctions -- even if it uses a false name -- provided that it's announced. "As

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Response

2009-09-15 Thread Jeff Potokar
What i am not understanding is this: Grey says shill bidding is illegal. but the very next sentence says.. "When we bid, whether IN OUR OWN AUCTIONS (or other firms' auctions)..." isnt the definition of shill bidding just that?? bidding for items in one's own auction? whether the shill bid

[MOPO] Patrick Swayze-RIP

2009-09-14 Thread Jeff Potokar
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/14/patrick-swayze- dead_n_286559.html Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] another day, another lawsuit, but this one's a little different

2009-09-14 Thread Jeff Potokar
What repercussions will this have (if any)? Using shills (whether disclosed or not) doesn't look good seems sneaky, whether that info is disclosed in the fine print, or not. again.. it will remain to be seen, since papers have ben filed. will it go forward? be settled? or thrown out? Je

Re: [MOPO] YOUR CASABLANCA POSTER

2009-09-13 Thread Jeff Potokar
jeff potokar, Thank you for writing eBay in regard to counterfeit posters. As you know, eBay does not actually handle the merchandise offered for sale on eBay. We are unable to make any judgments regarding copyrights and trademarks on items offered for sale on eBay. However, we are committed to

Re: [MOPO] Subject: Re: [MOPO] wow---CASABLANCA half for JUST 325.00

2009-09-12 Thread Jeff Potokar
The winning bidder's ID will be known, once he or she leaves feedback for this seller. At that point, anyone can write the winner, and hopefully, this will encourage that person to file a complaint with both ebay AND Paypal and be refunded under the Protection plan that Paypal has in place.

Re: [MOPO] Subject: Re: [MOPO] CASABLANCA FRAUDMEISTER'S EMAIL ADDRESS

2009-09-12 Thread Jeff Potokar
here are the number to ebay Customer Service, if anyone had trouble finding them: Toll Free USA & Canada: 1-888-749-3229 / 1-800-322-9266 / 1-888-749-3229 / 1-800-322-9266 Direct Number: 1-408-376-7400 Jeff On Sep 12, 2009, at 1:25 PM, rixpost...@aol.com wrote: Hi, Everyone,

Re: [MOPO] Subject: Re: [MOPO] wow---CASABLANCA half for JUST 325.00

2009-09-12 Thread Jeff Potokar
What if a long time and experienced poster seller / dealer were to call Ebay and talk to a LIVE person, explain who they are and the situation and see if Ebay would pull the auction from their end, rather than wait for this scumbag to-- since it seems he is not going to respond or withdraw

Re: [MOPO] wow---CASABLANCA half for JUST 325.00

2009-09-12 Thread Jeff Potokar
this is the same copy--but it did NOT sell last week for 100.. that was the opening bid price at the start of a 7 day auction. it's the same poster AND the same auction -- ending today in about 3 hours.. On Sep 12, 2009, at 11:13 AM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: but thats the s

Re: [MOPO] QUIZ: What Actor/actress appeared in the Most Universal Frankenste...

2009-09-09 Thread Jeff Potokar
exactly, paul.. seems like all don't know that Frankenstein refers to Henry Frankenstein (or later heirs in the films) and NOT the monster. On Sep 9, 2009, at 3:54 PM, Paul Gerrard wrote: Ah, so you meant Frankenstein's *monster* did you? Now that's different... ( ; Yours pedan

Re: [MOPO] Unbelievably Customer-Friendly Poster Business

2009-09-09 Thread Jeff Potokar
It's good to know that Bruce is one of several that does the right thing, in a case like this. Jeff On Sep 9, 2009, at 12:13 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: today I got an email that I couldn't believe from Bruce it seems they sold some Blue Brothers French posters that weren't

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

2009-09-08 Thread Jeff Potokar
Oh my-- Yet another sad, childish rebuttal from the self admitted, heavy pot user. The haze is all consuming. On Sep 8, 2009, at 4:22 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art & Movie Posters wrote: I've had fewer bowls today than you have cocks have you chowed on At 04:17 PM 9/8/2009, yo

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

2009-09-08 Thread Jeff Potokar
Well, when a stoner's eyes are pinched and bloodshot--- sorry to say-- sometimes you just gotta make due. On Sep 8, 2009, at 4:24 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art & Movie Posters wrote: and if I could have made the font any bigger, I would have Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Sit

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

2009-09-08 Thread Jeff Potokar
The ganja must really be kicking in, now. the font is GROWING I wonder how many bowls have been smoked today? On Sep 8, 2009, at 4:09 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art & Movie Posters wrote: there is no other copy of this poster that has ever been sold to my knowledge with this color

Re: [MOPO] Casablanca on Ebay

2009-09-08 Thread Jeff Potokar
$100 for a repro? well.. suckers are born every minute and that is what this seller is hoping for... sad thing is-- it looks like he found one. On Sep 8, 2009, at 6:10 AM, Steve wrote: Maybe the bidder just likes the movie and wants the poster, repro or not. Visit the MoPo Mailing L

Re: [MOPO] CASABLANCA ON EBAY

2009-09-07 Thread Jeff Potokar
I wrote this seller, via ebay--asking about the names of the 2 auction houses that had verified this piece as genuine and also why he hadnt mentioned that the bottom of the piece had been trimmed (they were 2 separate questions). here are his 2 replies. both are telling, especially #1. Je

Re: [MOPO] WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THIS HOBBY?

2009-09-06 Thread Jeff Potokar
Rick, In the short time that i have been around, and read the various posts on this and other boards, including those archived for all the years past, all one has to do is read, learn and consider the source of the "chicanery." There are those that use whatever methods necessary, to make a

Re: [MOPO] ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF A FADED POSTER

2009-09-06 Thread Jeff Potokar
Exactly, Rick.. it certainly is faded.. so one can buy it for about half price. of the other example shown. although if anything is "high level," i wouldn't expect it to "possibly be faded," would you? high level indicates quality, no matter what the item. On Sep 6, 2009, at 5:55 PM, ri

Re: [MOPO] Casablanca--the real McCoy

2009-09-06 Thread Jeff Potokar
Hey Steve... This is a French poster.. NOT a US one sheet.. hence the difference from what you had. best, jeff On Sep 6, 2009, at 5:48 PM, Steve wrote: I had the real US McCoy and this doesn't look anything like it. But will make someone happy. --- On Sun, 9/6/09, Jeff Po

[MOPO] Casablanca--the real McCoy

2009-09-06 Thread Jeff Potokar
This could make someone happy... http://cgi.ebay.com/CASABLANCA-1941-H-Bogart-I-Bergman-M- Curtiz_W0QQitemZ300344800157QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0? hash=item45edf1f39d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Attack of the Bride of the She-Haggard Woman Monster

2009-09-06 Thread Jeff Potokar
i have to ask... as this sounds like the Villager mentality from Frankenstein... why (or how) could someone writing of your hobby of collecting movie posters ever be construed (or read by others) as "dangerous?" now if we were living back in 1630 and you were living in Salem, MA and casti

Re: [MOPO] YOU ASKED FOR IT ---- THE THIRD MAN

2009-09-06 Thread Jeff Potokar
bruce-- would "punching up" even work in this case? the piece looks as tho it has been exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time-- the color is so washed out and faded. the copy you sold is vibrant, and even the heritage copy has good skin tones. this image has an overall bluis

Re: [MOPO] Scruples - From Paper Moon

2009-09-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
ong to somebody else! Glenn T. - Original Message ----- From: Jeff Potokar To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 2:39 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Igor Edelmen---meet Joe Hernandez Hey Rick, it is a shame.. (not excusing Joe, simply saying it is). it happens a lot, i

Re: [MOPO] Igor Edelmen---meet Joe Hernandez

2009-09-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
Hey Rick, it is a shame.. (not excusing Joe, simply saying it is). it happens a lot, it seems .. true talent and trust thrown away because of the lure of the Almighty Dollar (and not having the scruples to say no in the first place). Jeff On Sep 5, 2009, at 5:40 AM, rixpost...@aol.com

Re: [MOPO] assessing fading

2009-09-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
Todd, translucent paints... now that would be the way to go.. to simply enhance the colors that already exist. good to know those are out there and being used by some, if not many. best. Jeff On Sep 5, 2009, at 12:54 PM, Todd Feiertag wrote: Michael, Of course, keep the poster till

Re: [MOPO] assessing fading

2009-09-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
.you should take a picture of yours and post it..so everyone has an idea of the degree of fading... On Sep 5, 2009, at 10:56 AM, Michael B wrote: Are you saying you bought the Heritage one? i did not purchase from heritage or emovieposter. i provided their images because they are amon

Re: [MOPO] QUIZ: What Actor/actress appeared in the Most Universal Frankensteins??

2009-09-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
Marilyn Harris appeared in 2 of the films.. FRANKENSTEIN BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN On Sep 4, 2009, at 1:50 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: okay folks.. here's a quiz related to our recent Universal poster fraud What Actor/actress appeared in the the most Universal Frankenstein movies

Re: [MOPO] QUIZ: What Actor/actress appeared in the Most Universal Frankensteins??

2009-09-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
i'll be anxious to see the complete (an correct) answer along all levels, then. On Sep 4, 2009, at 11:22 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: incomplete answer on numerous levels At 10:34 PM 9/4/2009, you wrote: your initial quiz question never mentioned Jeopardy rules.. i submit again:

Re: [MOPO] QUIZ: What Actor/actress appeared in the Most Universal Frankensteins??

2009-09-05 Thread Jeff Potokar
your initial quiz question never mentioned Jeopardy rules.. i submit again: DWIGHT FRYE in: FRANKENSTEIN BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN SON OF FRANKENSTEIN GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLFMAN On Sep 4, 2009, at 10:27 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art & Movie Posters wrote: t

Re: [MOPO] QUIZ: What Actor/actress appeared in the Most Universal Frankensteins??

2009-09-04 Thread Jeff Potokar
Dwight Frye was in 5 of the films.. FRANKENSTEIN- Fritz BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN-Karl SON OF FRANKENSTEIN-villager GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN-villager FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLFMAN-Rudi On Sep 4, 2009, at 1:50 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: okay folks.. here's a quiz related to our recent

[MOPO] Waiting for the Bride to speak

2009-09-04 Thread Jeff Potokar
and for Elsa Lanchester's estate to complain and have ebay pull these from their site: http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-BRIDE-OF-FRANKENSTEIN-24-x31-HUGE-full-color- photo_W0QQitemZ200270217741QQcategoryZ2319QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3907. m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26po%3DLCA%26p

Re: [MOPO] Inquired into a filmfootage item for sale

2009-09-03 Thread Jeff Potokar
always encouraging to see others responding with nothing more than "LOL's" -- must be common practice. On Sep 3, 2009, at 10:53 AM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: LOL At 08:14 AM 9/3/2009, Paul Gerrard wrote: Yes, there’s something disconcertingly familiar about technological adva

Re: [MOPO] copy or forgery

2009-09-03 Thread Jeff Potokar
thanks anne. i think many were assuming it was a photograph of an original one sheet. others assumed someone created a painting of some kind, which would have been more costly and prone to minor errors (color, shading, etc). thanks for the clarification. best. jeff On Sep 3, 2009, at

Re: [MOPO] Copy or forgery?

2009-09-03 Thread Jeff Potokar
jim, 1. Agree 2. Agree 3. Agree if it was an acrylic rendition, on board, this is vastly different than running of a high res print, attaching it to old card stock and aging it to look like a 75 yr old poster. jeff On Sep 2, 2009, at 10:19 PM, James Richard wrote: It is doubtful

[MOPO] Inquired into a filmfootage item for sale

2009-09-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
i wrote this seller, last night, about this item he is currently selling on ebay, asking who had done the restore and/or backing work. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=140323550803&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 here is the reply i just received from him: Hi, the collecto

Re: [MOPO] Copy or forgery?

2009-09-02 Thread Jeff Potokar
doug, this also comes down to (not even artists creating these fakes, but the various outlets that produce and sell bootlegs and fakes (posters that are not just the Uni horror gems but even from films from the last 25-30 years)... a line should be drawn.. now granted,, many of the repros

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