I just checked and she cancelled all the bids.
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One thing she is doing is displaying all the Questions from other members
for all to see. Those make it very clear that the poster is a Portal.
I can understand listing that auctions are ending. However, in an hour?
This is ridiculous. Do you believe we sit here all day. I read MOPO once a
day at this time (when I get home). Sometimes I don't read mopo for two or
more days.
Why not place your notice at least 24 hours in
That was Frank Santos in NJ and he cheated a number of people including me.
This occurred even after I spoke to him and he promised to make good to
everyone. That is when he sent your posters back. Unfortunately I never go
one
back and it was a good poster.
Claude Litton
In a message
I am amazed at how some are wasting their breath (actually typing time).
What is the point of it all? Can't you get it through your thick heads that
ebay has always been arrogant and mercenary?
This is the real world of ebay. Live it or leave it. Until something
better comes along
Phil
You state that you wait for a buyer to give you feedback first. I think
with ebay's new policy this changes the rules. As a buyer, I now expect
feedback first and if I don't get it, let the seller beware. There is no
retaliation allowed.
Claude
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Phil
I fully understand the previous policy but what I said-it is
over for sellers now. Sellers can only give positives and get the shaft now.
Claude
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it
noticeable and not fine print at the bottom.
While I am at it: There are sellers who print endless descriptions
alternating in bold and colored letters. I am not going to waste my time
reading
all of that. Unless the poster is quite exceptional and rare, I skip the
auction.
Claude
Franc
They know all the angles of how to really track people. They do not want to
do that at all because they would lose revenue. I would love all the
listing fees that they charge people when a deadbeat does not pay or uses Buy
it
Now and then does not pay. You do not get a credit for
Channing
Please don't construe this in the wrong way but your email sounds strange.
You just wrote that you are lowering your shipping charges to a point where
they appear fair and not too high. You are also adding a full money back
return policy. I know of dealers on ebay and others
Evan
This is what you wrote to Channing on 8/25/08 and it is copied as is.
When it comes to posters, I am a notorious tight wad. If I am willing to
pay $50 for a poster, I will not pay $51.
When it comes to shipping -- I DO NOT factor the shipping into the cost of
the poster. If you
the consequences the necessary
serious
thought.
As Bruce H said recentlyThis is the best example of a mismanaged
company.
Claude Litton
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If you click on status- It states that the consignor's opportunity to
submit a reserve has lapsed. At this point if the consignor does not submit
a reserve then the item will sell without one. However, if the consignor
submits a reserve after the deadline and it does not sell,
Ebay is not dead at all. There are many posters available daily. It is the
hobby that has become saturated with what is available and what collectors
have achieved for their collections.
In the last 10 years ebay has delivered a huge amount of material for
collectors and has shown
this makes no sense
the car you describe depreciates the moment you sign to buy it from the
dealer and drive away (I am not referring to collectible antique cars because
you
named the specific car)
a poster bought privately may appreciate the moment you buy it if you buy it
at a right
I totally agree with the incisive retrospective of David K and would like to
add a little.
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I totally agree with the incisive retrospective of David K. Most people
collect posters but in a general way. There are certain collectors who are
obsessive about certain subjects, actors or series. As everyone knows I am a
collector of many genres but I started (and still continue) as a
this was an unbacked and unrestored CFYBL
the last was linenbacked and restored.
major difference
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I have read all the posts for the last few days and I believe what Freeman
wrote was directed at more than one comment and most likely out of
frustration. Freeman Fisher is a wonderful person and I have enjoyed my
relationship
with him (through mopo, buying and selling and just
My initial reaction to all this was ridiculous and I replied as such. i now
find it amusing and relate it to a number of experiences in my profession
which I will relate to you.
I have represented owners of real estate in NYC for many years and I spend
most of my time negotiating
I try not to get involved with nonsense but this is beyond me.
The buyer paid what he wrote a check for to a seller or the auction house.
The seller received what he got from the auction house in a check.
I just bought a poster from heritage for $1200 plus the buyers premium and
the
I understand your reply and reason well. However, please read Sean's email
because it is important for a seller to understand that he may be destroying
the value of his listing for quite a while. When you know that it is too
high and being reduced regularly, the average buyer will not
and the posters end up on the
dead pile as their listings have become so redundant that people ignore them.
What is your opinion?
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Michael
I cannot understand why you would make an interesting post which clearly
makes sense to pursue and then stop short by stating you will not name the
seller. I recently named ricksmovies because they were posting 80's and 70's
movie posters in the US Originals 1940's category. I
Franc
I am referring to a seller who lists infrequently and one or two at a time,
and not a seller like yourself where the law of averages are meaningful. I
have rarely seen him post more than one or two at a time and not often enough
to be meaningful. You post a long list quite often.
Dario
I normally agree with you but I believe you are far too liberal here and I
agree with Michael.
Let's begin with G, VG, et al. These are meaningless except in the mind
of the writer who is looking at a poster. The same holds true for pinholes,
tears, smudges, tape and missing
Your example has very little meaning since the seller lists over 1100
posters, all with buy it now. He most likely just keeps his list as is and if
you
check completed listings, he does sell quite a few. This is Franc's strategy
and it is effective with that many posters.
You took one of
Rich
Where is it illegal to ask for money you are owed and then not be allowed to
state how you intend to collect the money if they refuse to honor their
obligation? I do it all the time in NY as I represent owners of major real
estate and tenants don't always pay.
I am never too old to
be as lucky.
Claude Litton
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David
Why apologize for something you believe is correct, just because you are not
agreeing with the masses. You are far more successful than others and owe
no apology. I agree with your sentiments.
Claude
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Bruce
The picture you paint has some interesting details but it is not as dark as
you paint it. Life changes and you have to go with it. Before I get into
eBay, let's talk posters in general. When I began poster collecting you were
selling at Christies and also auctions in which you
Phil
I started collecting James Bond and then Charlie Chan. My wife is the one
who got me into horror/sci-fi and she never lets me forget it. That part of
my collection has gone up much more than anything that I own. she also knows
what I spend because she pays the bills. A good
. They are forcing
collectors of 40's and 50's material to scroll through posters that they find
difficult to sell .
I hope ricksmovie reads this. I would appreciate all MoPo members who are
annoyed by this to also voice their displeasure.
Claude Litton
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That is correct. I was not referring to Rick Ryan in California. I am
referring to the one in Florida. I also am waiting for a response by them
telling
me other people do this. Their volume is much higher than all other and in
any case, two wrongs do not make a right.
Claude Litton
Michael
Look at the sunny side of this auction.
No pictures
No descriptions
No titles.
Probably ---no bids.
Take a cheap shot and you may hit pay dirt. You can then brag to MoPo how
you were the only bidder and got 5 $150 posters for $25. If not, use them as
wallpaper in your
One complaint is a waste of time. I know they are MoPo members. If enough
voices come alive on MoPo then I will send them an email to read what people
think of them here. They advertise on mopo but I doubt they read the emails.
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You ask if it is worth the risk. What risk??? What is the price? If it
is $5 why are you asking us? If more, please give us a clue.
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This is not a $700 poster by any means. At the same time, $150 is a loss if
a collector had it restored. After paying 57 plus shipping plus restoration
what have you?
CJL
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the top unless the next
poster is in a much better condition.
This is why stating what they sold for is worthless information. Most will
check on past auctions anyway to find out for themselves. In addition, what
about condition? Two are rarely alike.
Claude Litton
In a message dated 2
for at least an hour and the person cancelled, which
gave me the time to write this David K type email.
Claude Litton
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I have just a moment. But please answer one thing:
Everyone who is against time
David
Chandelier bidding is nothing more than the auctioneer raising the bid up to
the reserve price without announcing it. He is looking at the audience and
makes believe that he actually has someone in the audience bidding when in
reality only the chandelier is bidding. It is far from
Sean
I totally agree with you. The only problem here is that there a few dealers
out there who still believe that today's ebay price is low and the old
price in the Kisch book is correct. They cannot face reality.
Claude
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laugh doubly hard.
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Do you get paid $750 per hour for 40 hours a week? I do.
Keep the jokes coming.
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I agree with Bruce that navigating the site is extremely difficult. I just
cannot get the final results of the entire 2 day auction. would someone
please explain how to get all of the results.
thanks Claude
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go to a local carpet store and ask for the tubes that carpet comes on.
they will give them to you free (they throw them out) and you can easily cut
them to size. Most are 6 to 9 feet long. They are excellent and the price is
better than right.
cjl
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again, Claude
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become gun-shy. I prefer going to the studio of the backer in person.
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Bringing a lawsuit is extremely expensive, extremely time consuming and when
you cross state lines you must contend with using local attorneys, different
state rules and making court appearances. You cannot sue for lost income.
You can only sue for specific performance (i.e. to have the
Allen
I understand your situation but you are both seller and buyer. I am a buyer.
Ebay, with the best offer, has established a negotiating situation in which
the seller holds all the cards. The seller can list an item at an enormous
price and then wait for people to make offers. The
Henry
I checked a number of posters for sale on movieposterbid and they are a waste
of time. All I seemed to get were the words RESERVE NOT MET and frankly
-I will not chase reserves. I will not bid on a poster either here or
on ebay until the reserve is met. The posters on
Rich
I find it interesting that you cannot address what I said, which in my
opinion is the truth. All you can do is use insults without addressing one
single
word of what I said. Is it because you cannot find fault with my words? I
will not waste any more time on your insults either now or
Henry
Did I ask you to give it away? Did I attack you? No --to both. Please read
what I wrote again and you will see that I don't like reserves. They waste
my time. I will bid after the reserve is hit because then I have a chance to
win. I still like you.
Claude
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This is a new one. I just got second chance offers to buy Dracula and Frankenstein (I am the current high bidder on Frankenstein) which are being offered by Bruce and the auctions have 5 days to go. Soonwe will be getting second chance offers before the items are even listed.
Claude Litton
Phil
I was on a cruise ship going to Canada two weeks ago and learned what never to do. I normally type in my ebay password and then check the box that asks me if I want to remain signed in on that computer. I do it automatically and I assume most people do it. NEVER check that box on the
Hi all
I am presently on avacation so I do not read the emails as much as at home.Zac12 is SteveFishler and a legit bid.
Now here comes the shocker. I already own that poster in addition to the insert. I was of the opinion that it would sell for over $10,000 (I had predicted to myself
ebay item 270028774616 book by seller
ingagi
$333
closing in 4 plus hours
ebay item 270028777109 book by seller
ingagi
$3050
closing in 4 plus hours
Tony Nourmand says it is the only time he will be posting it on
ebay.
Hurry and bid on it and decide which of the two you think you
I was told that the seller is an accountant in New York City who is
selling memorabilia for a famous man from show business. I do not want to
name the man because I cannot verify it and would be spreading a rumor.
However, it appears to be likely because of the material being
offered.
I
He is a one man business and that is his only
business
CJL
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I have had 3 sheets framed in my private office in New York
City for almost 20 years. The Flying Deuces and A Night In Casablanca have
been up the entire time. Charlie Chan in Monte Carlo has been up about 16
years. The other four 3 sheets have been rotated about every 5
years in their
everyone. Please let me know if he does not do so as I am most likely the closest (in distance ) to him and will speak to him if you want me to do so.
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Michael
This is the perfect time to do some homework and maybe you can
achive a $3000 poster for a few dollars.
Email the seller and ask legitimate questions about the
poster. Start with exact size in inches, nss numbers, paper quality,etc,
etc, etc.
Ask about the guarantee that if not as
I just started looking at the lots. Isn't lot 204 (boris
moros production) a 40's re-release? they listed it as the 39'
rko.
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I totally agree with what JR said and have a number of comments to
add. I must go to NYC early this morning and will not have time
until later to complete my post. However, sometimes you must strike while
the iron is hot and there are two things I want to mention (food for
thought).
1. I
JR
You have made one assumption and that is---that all sellers
read MoPo posts. I have been on MoPo a very long time and I think a good
proportion of sellers only post their wares and do not read the posts. I
suggest you poll all those sellers who post FA or FS and ask if they even know
The grading is irrelevant because the seller has given you a very
clear picture. This is far more important than a poor, fair, good, etc.
rating. Bruce H. gives you extremely fine pictures and tells it like it is
with either frameable "as is" or "lesser", which means restoration
required.
JR
Someone mentioned a while ago that it is best to store posters flat
and not in the plastic sleeves. You recommend them. Have you had any
stored a long time either way? I store my posters flat in architect's plan
files without plastic in between. I have also had posters in frames for a
You said all the 2 sheets you have seen are like 1 or 3 sheets and
folded. What size are the posters you have seen that you refer to as "the
two sheets you have seen"? I may be reading your post wrong but you seem
to refer to the thinner paper two sheets as being a different
size.
thanks
y thing you said that was worth anything were your final
words -- "that's my two cents". You are correct because that's all they
are worth. Here are my final words to you-- that's my million
dollars - and I am worth much more than that.
Claude Litt
SeriouslyWhy do you expect a FOR PROFIT company to give you
anything free? Ebay has made it very very clear through the years that
they will maximize their profit in any way possible. They are constantly
looking for ways to make more money and this is very evident in every aspect of
Why bother giving 11 addresses because then they have to be
forwarded to Walter which would now incur additional postage. Just have
Walter pay him for one and have it shipped. When it is shipped then pay
him for the next one, etc., etc., etc. (i.e. have him send each one as a
separate
Phil
Since you find my actions strange and disturbing I will explain it
to you and the group.
The group has totally lost sight of what triggered this whole
thread and Jeannie would not have received the private emails had she not
insulted me publically on MoPo. I do not desire to engage in
Kirby
First of all I did not call anyone a jerk. I have no clue as
to where you read that I did.
As to not wanting to read a seller's listings? What are you
talking about? I scan the "Originals-US" ebay listings daily and I look at
the posters "Ending Today" in the first 4 categories from
The emails are blocked at mopo
The listings are on ebay. the two are not
related.
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I am a great believer in the use of the English language as it can
be very persuasive in getting one's point across while at the same time,
improper use can cause the reverse effect. Adjectives such as "jerk"
inflame without really making the necessary point. I believe that had such
words
Dear Phil
I am more grown up than you will ever be and let's now cut to the
chase. I have spent a great deal of my life looking for posters and I
detest people using a ruse to try to entice me to buy something I don't want,
while wasting my time.
For your little mind to understand what I
Could someone explain to me why certain sellers on ebay keep
listing the same posters over and over again with prices that have been ignored
for ages. For example, there is a French Red Dragon on for $425.
This poster has been listed so many times with that number that the listing fees
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Personally, I think it makes a lot of sense and that ebay is on the
correct track. I also believe the person's excuse may
Michael is correct. Everytime a cheap listing day comes on
the scene, sellers like fdavidm bring out their overpriced posters with a huge
list to scroll through and I sometimes don't even want to look that week.
However, these sellers only look for cheap listings (to show their overpriced
inability to sell $5 posters for
$50 like you used to do in the old days. While I do not care for some of
ebay's policies I search each day for posters and am very happy ebay came on the
scene.
Claude Litton
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You cannot snipe feedback. As long as you know the item
number the other person can retaliate after the 90 day mark. Either give
him a negative and expect one back or sit tight "as is" and forget about
it.
I have found that giving negatives only hurt you. Who cares
if you give negatives
no to ques. 1
yes to 2
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By starting a poster very high and then lowering it weekly
youseriously
olds true for the sci-fi and horror posters. They
are constantly bringing new highs monthly and I believe the demand will
continue.
Of course, a "price guide" can be used as a reference but only
within the true context of its meaning and never as the main means to an
end.
Claud
Itwas namedIdlewild before being renamed
JFK.
The big problem today is children (and adults also)spend too
much time playing video games and talking on phones in lieu of reading.
How many watch the History Channel, etc? Microsoft and Intel are
complaining that they need more visas for
My Dear Saul
As usual when you cannot logically reply to an email in which a very simple
analogy was posed you reply by saying you know everything and the other person
does not know what they are talking about.
I happen to represent one of the largest private collectors in the
world. Two
P.S. Saul
I was in a rush this morning because I was going to my Sunday morning
racquetball game.
I just want you to know that where you stated "you don't know what
your talking about" is the incorrect use of the English
language and an amazing feat for a PHD. It is properly stated as
Considering that Van Gogh's sell in the upper reaches of millions this is
not a realistic choice. However, let me pose a true choice for you.
If a 3 sheet King Kong sells for $450,000 at Heritage or Hershenson, that would
be considered the fair market value of the day. If on the same day a
I totally agree with Sean. I bought some very expensive posters at
the last auction and I bid on bothvia telephoneto avoid being beaten
as stated. In addition the shipping charges were very fair and I have no
complaints whatsoever.
Claude Litton
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t;best offer"
situation. If he wants to sell it then I say, list it at an opening
price you will accept and see if it sells. At least I know that my best bid, if
highest, will get the poster.
As for best offers, I avoid them like the plague.
While we are at it--------I also will
at such a young age
and offer my sincerest condolences to his family. However, as I said, his
name has never cropped up on this venue. The lack of response to his
passing here on MoPo is not surprising to me.
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I totally agree here. Freeman Fisher is as honorable as they
come. I have no qualms in sending him thousands of dollars at a time
whether it be cash or posters (and I have done this many times).
This talkreally needsan authentication and a visit to one's
accountant.
CJL
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There will be no winning bid. This is an advertisement for these
posters. I received an email telling me that if the reserve is not met,
they will then be auctioned off on his personal website and not on ebay. I'll
bet the reserve is impossible to meet. You can easily find out. All
you have
To David and the rest of you who are in a tither over this. Please
stop fighting.And who cares if you are gay or straight.
Just KISS and make up now.
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David
Why don't you tell us what you are willing to pay and get our opinion
whether it is too much or too little. Your question seems to pose a
situation which is a conflict in interestbecause ofyour status
as a seller. I would react differently if you were a collector like
myself.
Claude
in a year? If a person decorates his home with 20
posters and when the decorating is over, stops buying is he considered a poster
collector?
Hope this gets you thinking. Claude Litton
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If about movie posters and it annoys you ---don't read it just
delete it
If about something else--don't write it, write it somewhere else
I hope I made it easier for you to comprehend
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I totally agree. Stop the nonsense and talk movie posters or please
say in the background quietly. I am going to prevent his emails from
coming through on my computer.
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Price guides are only for common posters and if you spend 15 minutes a day
on ebay you will have a profound knowledge of the material you like in a
reasonable period of time.
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under completed auctions you only get the last two
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