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[MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread David Rew
My _fifth_ post in _four_ days, will probably count against me too...sigh http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2839605/World-s-largest-collection-movie-posters-fetch-8M-auction.html -- regards, *David Rew [mob] 0402 925 158* bidll.com for serious

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread JOHN REID Vintage Movie Memorabilia
It is certainly an amazing collection but is it actually the “World’s largest Collection of Movie Posters”? I would be interested if members of MoPo might have some thoughts on this. Obviously, quality should be taken into account but there certainly are some huge collections of movie posters

[MOPO] FA: Online Bidding Ends Soon! Heritage November Signature

2014-11-19 Thread Smith, Grey - 1367
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Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Adrian Cowdry
Having witnessed the collection in the flesh as such I don't think I'd argue on the size - as Morrie says at least one item from every film - that says a lot! This Never Happened to the Other Fella Adrian Cowdry jboh...@aol.com -Original Message- From: JOHN REID Vintage

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Cory Glaberson
I think there is a difference between largest and most complete. There might be bigger piles of paper out there - but nothing as complete as what Morris has carefully collected over the years. Its an incredibily impressive achievement. Cory Glaberson cglaber...@aol.com -Original

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Kirby McDaniel imap mail
Agreed. I think Cory has nailed it here. Kirby On Nov 19, 2014, at 1:43 PM, Cory Glaberson 0017dc7aebe9-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu wrote: I think there is a difference between largest and most complete. There might be bigger piles of paper out there - but nothing as complete

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Adrian Cowdry
Cory made a good point - yes there may be collections bigger but complete - and that covers largest collections of titles in the colection. It truly is impressive. I hope he does well as it is quite an amazing collection - I'd hate to list it all! This Never Happened to the Other

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Richard C Evans
Would be interested to know what the view is on whether, if this sells, it's likely to stay complete or be broken up. On 19 Nov 2014, at 19:44, Kirby McDaniel imap mail wrote: Agreed. I think Cory has nailed it here. Kirby On Nov 19, 2014, at 1:43 PM, Cory Glaberson

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread peter contarino
My guess is that if it sells, it will be a foreign buyer and the material will never see the light of day. From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Richard C Evans Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 2:47 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] [FA]

[MOPO] WTB: Rondo Hatton photo

2014-11-19 Thread Cory Glaberson
Hi I'm looking for any material on Rondo Hatton - especially a Black and White photo Let me know Thanks! Cory Glaberson cglaber...@aol.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread JOHN REID Vintage Movie Memorabilia
I think you might be right about that. I think that some museums would be very interested in obtaining the collection but I doubt they could come up with the money. From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of peter contarino Sent: Thursday, 20 November 2014 6:05

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art
At 11:47 AM 11/19/2014, Richard C Evans wrote: Would be interested to know what the view is on whether, if this sells, it's likely to stay complete or be broken up. I can't imagine anyone buying this collection to break it up the starting bid is $6mil and the most likely buyers would be

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Tom Martin
I never heard of any collection larger then Morrie everetts,,, hes from Cleeveland Ohio about 150 miles fro me.. and ive never seen his stuff in the flesh...I saw one auction briefly at theh CINEVENT in columbus Ohio.. and I thought today how lucky ive been to be in OHIO as we seem to have the

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Tom Martin
ohh left out Sam of Posteratti, Dave Rosen, Debbie, jerry Ohlinger, and many others on mopo Im getting old and memory needs some tweaking.../// the cold numbs the mind..LOL:) On 2014-11-19 15:47, dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com wrote: I never heard of any collection larger then Morrie

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Richard C Evans
Consigning to auction/s would be a solution for a group wouldn't it? Though admittedly, this just being idle speculation, haven't looked at maths, whether likely profit outweighs risk or what time frame market could bear. On 19 Nov 2014, at 20:43, Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art wrote:

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art
while I am sure there could be a profit motive, let me ask what dealers do you think could afford such a lot Richard? Maybe Heritage could buy the collection and feed it through their auctions for years to come, but beyond that, I don't think any dealer with $6m in the bank would be

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Adrian Cowdry
Actually I think I could name a couple - but to be honest it would be an idea that a syndicate of dealers buy such a collection and sell as a syndicate - so that would involve breaking the collection and putting the higher end items to auction and selling the rest - If I know Morrie chances are

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Richard C Evans
I don't know Rich. They're your bunch of dealers, I'm just suggesting how they could equitably split it up! On 19 Nov 2014, at 21:34, Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art wrote: while I am sure there could be a profit motive, let me ask what dealers do you think could afford such a lot

[MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread David Lieberman
likely buyers imo: heritage to re sell over several years... or the academy, scorsese, lucas, or some other super rich film buff that would put them in a museum. or me if I hit the powerball next week. -- [image: www.cinemasterpieces.com] http://www.cinemasterpieces.com Visit the

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Dale Dilts
I am thinking the Academy as well. Conglomerate buys do not have the best track record, I don’t see that happening. From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Lieberman Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 3:44 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Alan Adler
Mopos and Morrie-ites Have a fun story that I always remember whenever Morrie’s name is mentioned. About 25 years ago, my wife and I were traveling blue highways from west coast to the east coast for 6 weeks with about 15K in posters in the old SUV - We stopped at every junk shop we saw and

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Doug Taylor
What a great story and what a wonderful collection Morris has. I've been lucky enough to pick up a few things for my collection from him, over the years. As much fun as I've had completing my Best Picture collection, and dabbling in 50's Sci-Fi and Film Noir, I can only imagine how much fun

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Adrian Cowdry
Here here One thing I can say about Morrie is that he’s the real McCoy. A collector’s collector and a great guy. Whatever millions come to him, good for him. I hope he has a great time spending the money This Never Happened to the Other Fella Adrian Cowdry jboh...@aol.com

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art
the likelihood we dealers could split this up in any fashion and not kill each other in the process is about zero At 01:41 PM 11/19/2014, Richard C Evans wrote: I don't know Rich. They're your bunch of dealers, I'm just suggesting how they could equitably split it up! On 19 Nov 2014, at

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

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[MOPO] OFF TOPIC: Limited Edition Blu Ray Sets?

2014-11-19 Thread Tom A. Pennock
When is a Blu Ray box set no longer considered a limited edition? Really any collectible? I am interested in the Batman Blu Ray box set. The edition is 95,000 units. Any opinion as to a cut of point on a limited edition collectible as far as volume? At what point would one think a

Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC: Limited Edition Blu Ray Sets?

2014-11-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
I wouldn't imagine that anything with a run of 95,000 units would be anything close to a collectible, LE set. On Nov 19, 2014, at 2:26 PM, Tom A. Pennock wrote: When is a Blu Ray box set no longer considered a limited edition? Really any collectible? I am interested in the Batman Blu Ray

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2839605/World-s-largest-collection-movie-posters-fetch-8M-auction.html link contains a 6 minute video Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Doug Taylor
Now we're getting somewhere. Regards Doug Taylor Profile -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:03 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU;

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Adrian Cowdry
I disagree Rich If a consortium were to pool resources and then sell through an auction house or via a website - pool the profits and divide by those involved. The problem would be if Joe Schmo wants X for himself and Charlie Farnsbarn wants Y for himself it comes down then to valuing the

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art
The problem would be if Joe Schmo wants X for himself and Charlie Farnsbarn wants Y for himself it comes down then to valuing the items that would be for personal collections that is indeed the problem Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread David Rew
The problem is twofold: after the consortium of dealers (Coalition of the Selling) have killed themselves off, the last one standing still has to compete with 500,000 Mexican Lobby Cards... regards, *David Rew [mob] 0402 925 158* bidll.com for serious

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Toochis Morin
WOW...WOW Sent from my iPhone On Nov 19, 2014, at 2:39 PM, Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com wrote: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2839605/World-s-largest-collection-movie-posters-fetch-8M-auction.html link contains a 6 minute video Visit the

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Richard Del Belso
Same goes for the Academy. the Academy likes things to be donated. Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 06:23:04 +1000 From: johnr...@moviemem.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU I think you might be right about that. I think that some museums would be

[MOPO] OT?: $2 BILLION in TWO WEEKS! The Hottest Two Weeks Ever in Art History!!

2014-11-19 Thread Todd
Below is a very interesting article from Friday's Wall Street Journal. $2 Billion in two weeks!! And that's just from Christie's and Sotheby's in New York alone! Notice that two of the biggest lots sold were artworks of Movie Stars, Elvis Presley and Marlon Brando. And yes, ok by Warhol. A

Re: [MOPO] OT?: $2 BILLION in TWO WEEKS! The Hottest Two Weeks Ever in Art History!!

2014-11-19 Thread Todd
**Slight correction: Actually that was MOST but not all of the article. Below is a very interesting article from Friday's Wall Street Journal. $2 Billion in two weeks!! And that's just from Christie's and Sotheby's in New York alone! Notice that two of the biggest lots sold were artworks

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Rudy Franchi
​Morrie is a shinning light of the poster hobby/business. When I was running a poster auction at Christie's New York I called him about some obscure matter and during the conversation he told me I had a $50,000 poster in my sale. He said the Academy would buy Grand Hotel because they owned one

[MOPO] What have the major poster sellers done to bring new blood into the poster market??

2014-11-19 Thread David Lieberman
​I don't know about anyone else, but every day from 5pm to 7pm I stand on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Camelback (one of the busiest intersections in town) with a huge sign that reads BUY MOVIE POSTERS​. I toss it up in the air and flip it around and do a little dance. It seems to be working.

Re: [MOPO] OT?: $2 BILLION in TWO WEEKS! The Hottest Two Weeks Ever in Art History!!

2014-11-19 Thread Tom Martin
whats one to think about this? I don't have a clue honestlyboggles my mind On 2014-11-19 20:27, Todd wrote: **Slight correction: Actually that was MOST but not all of the article. BELOW IS A VERY INTERESTING ARTICLE FROM FRIDAY'S WALL STREET JOURNAL. $2 BILLION IN TWO WEEKS!! AND

Re: [MOPO] What have the major poster sellers done to bring new blood into the poster market??

2014-11-19 Thread Posteropolis
Ok, that made me laugh. Dave _ From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Lieberman Sent: November-19-14 8:33 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] What have the major poster sellers done to bring new blood into the poster market??

Re: [MOPO] OT?: $2 BILLION in TWO WEEKS! The Hottest Two Weeks Ever in Art History!!

2014-11-19 Thread Richard C Evans
A major motivation for collecting movie posters has to be an appreciation of film. The art market isn't driven by any equivalent love of art, but a passion for bling. Picasso, Bacon, Warhol etc are superbrands. The equivalent of people who think it's sophisticated to walk around in clothing

Re: [MOPO] What have the major poster sellers done to bring new blood into the poster market??

2014-11-19 Thread Tom Martin
great question- today i applauded paul allen of vulcan - Gates microsoft partner for doing aa daring and inovation movie in movie exhibition.. http://www.cinerama.com/ I believe the presentation is just as imprortant as the movies themselves.. and the advertising and old explotation promotion

[MOPO] FS: BLADE RUNNER 40x60 + YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 40x60

2014-11-19 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
Okay folks.. I've been going through my collection and pulling out items that I'm not really collecting anymore (meaning they don't fit my Raymond Chandler, Fritz Lang or gambling-themed posters). so to that end, I have a sweet condition Blade Runner 40x60 the poster is perfect except for

Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC: Limited Edition Blu Ray Sets?

2014-11-19 Thread Tom Martin
Tom i can tell you that the limited edition hoax is a marketing tool.. 1;)they keep releasing them eps Disney they ket saying last time before it goes in vaults , then they say a few years later for a short time.. they did laserdics, DVd, VHS, beta.. yu can buy VHS peopel payed 70.00 new all

Re: [MOPO] FS: BLADE RUNNER 40x60 + YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 40x60

2014-11-19 Thread Tom Martin
Bladrunner sounds cool. On 2014-11-19 21:51, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: Okay folks.. I've been going through my collection and pulling out items that I'm not really collecting anymore (meaning they don't fit my Raymond Chandler, Fritz Lang or gambling-themed posters). so to that end, I

Re: [MOPO] FS: BLADE RUNNER 40x60 + YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN 40x60

2014-11-19 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
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Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC: Limited Edition Blu Ray Sets?

2014-11-19 Thread Tom A. Pennock
Hi Tom: Yes, this is kind of what I thought that it was a gimmick. That's a pretty large limited edition of almost 100,000 units. I think the list on this Batman TV collection box set is something like $275.00. I will wait for the price to really drop. I do want it on blu ray. The thing is

[MOPO] FS: Academy Awards one-sheets

2014-11-19 Thread Posteropolis
I currently have a nice selection of Oscar 1-sheets, from the 1970s to the 2000s. These are the posters that were used to promote each year's Academy Awards ceremony. This one from 1971 printed on red foil is particularly nice and rarely turns up:

[MOPO] December 17 Sale of My Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Morris Everett Jr.
Thanks for all your comments everyone. Your kind words and support mean a lot to me and I am very touched by them. Rest assured that The Hollywood Poster Auction in Columbus and the LMPC will continue on! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] December 17 Sale of My Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
Morrie, An AMAZING collection and it truly boggles the mind (in a good way, that is). It's a true testament to you dedication to the hobby, over the decades. And you are a fellow Buckeye, to boot!! :) One question... what would the plan be, should the collection not sell, for some

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Movie Posters
I would take a German Metropolis three sheet with credits over all of this combined. On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 8:19 PM, Rudy Franchi r...@posterappraisal.com wrote: ​Morrie is a shinning light of the poster hobby/business. When I was running a poster auction at Christie's New York I called him

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Jeff Potokar
And it would cost you less.. :) On Nov 19, 2014, at 8:06 PM, Movie Posters wrote: I would take a German Metropolis three sheet with credits over all of this combined. On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 8:19 PM, Rudy Franchi r...@posterappraisal.com wrote: ​Morrie is a shinning light of the poster

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Kirby McDaniel
Morrie is a great chap. Good luck to him in this audacious adventure. Morrie if you sell this, I’m going to ask you to lend me some money. You know we’ve always been friends! It won’t be that much, just two hundred thousand or so! Kirby On Nov 19, 2014, at 10:06 PM, Movie Posters

Re: [MOPO] [FA] World's Largest Collection

2014-11-19 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
you are in a minority : - ) At 08:06 PM 11/19/2014, Movie Posters wrote: I would take a German Metropolis three sheet with credits over all of this combined. On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 8:19 PM, Rudy Franchi mailto:r...@posterappraisal.comr...@posterappraisal.com wrote: ​Morrie is a shinning

Re: [MOPO] What have the major poster sellers done to bring new blood into the poster market??

2014-11-19 Thread David Rew
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[MOPO] MASSIVE PUBLICITY FOR MASSIVE MOVIE POSTER COLLECTIONS

2014-11-19 Thread Rudy Franchi
The publicity on this auction has gone viral: Daily Mail, ABC News, Associated Press and on and on. Tony Nourmand once called me the P.T. Barnum of movie poster auctions but as the French say, I can put my pants back on. -- r...@posterappraisal.com 1228 S. Holt Los Angeles, CA 90035 310 360 0830