Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire

2012-02-29 Thread Claude Litton
WHY DIDN'T YOU HAVE INSURANCE? In a message dated 2/29/2012 11:03:42 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, brekanders...@comcast.net writes: Brek - Forwarded Message - From: brekanders...@comcast.net To: mopo lists...@listserv.american.edu Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:46:57 - (UTC)

Re: [MOPO] The Oscars

2012-02-27 Thread Claude Litton
Jim is right on target I watched the opening with Billy because I was at my sister-in-law's house and she wanted to see the opening. The most interesting thing to me was his face and why anyone would go through surgery to look like that. I was totally bored and found nothing funny.

Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs

2012-02-20 Thread Claude Litton
you ask if it is RIGHT OR WRONG What is wrong with selling something you have that someone else wants and is willing to pay for it. In addition it matters not how it was acquired . If you own it and want to sell it - go for it. I'll give you an example. What about those who sell the

Re: [MOPO] paying for autographs

2012-02-20 Thread Claude Litton
I didn't forget anything, nor do I care if you buy at Heritage. I replied to your question whether it is RIGHT OR WRONG about someone asking for $20 to take a picture. Why should someone give it away free if they can get money for it? The choice is theirs, not yours. Considering my

Re: [MOPO] STUFFING THE CASKET WITH POSTERS

2012-02-18 Thread Claude Litton
this is very true my wife and I have a house full of stuff including a huge poster collection, 400 celebrity statues and mindless numbers of other items that my wife collects. All we ever get from the kids, is ---When will you sell all of that stuff so we don't have to do it. Just give

Re: [MOPO] Why our ambulance chaser is a rotten apple.

2012-02-15 Thread Claude Litton
Noel Dean Schiff passed away approximately 3-4 years ago. I spoke to him once after seeing his ad in MCW. I never called him again as he was miserable to speak to. Claude In a message dated 2/15/2012 10:44:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pickmeis...@cox.net writes: Ah, yes, my buddy

[MOPO] noel dean schiff

2012-02-15 Thread Claude Litton
there is an interesting article about him in google it stated that his body laid in the morgue for 6 months and the body was buried with donations. he was some piece of work even after death (April 2008) Claude In a message dated 2/15/2012 9:51:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

Re: [MOPO] Reserves

2012-02-07 Thread Claude Litton
This very obvious. The very high bid means that the bidder knew the reserve prior to placing the bid. Either the seller told the person the reserve or had another bidder (another username) place a high bid but just under the reserve. This is quite psychological and works well at times.

[MOPO] Movie Star statues for sale on eb ay and privately

2012-02-05 Thread Claude Litton
or for a faster response at _clshowroom@aol.com_ (mailto:clshowr...@aol.com) Thanks for looking Claude Litton In a message dated 2/1/2012 2:08:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, davidmkusum...@hotmail.com writes: That's a great story. I've always wondered about that WWII museum ever

[MOPO] statues encore

2012-02-05 Thread Claude Litton
Please don't think all the statues are as expensive as those currently on ebay. Most of the popular statues such as Laurel and Hardy, W C Fields, the Marx Bros, 3 Stooges, Jack Benny, Durante, Berle, Hope, John Wayneetc. are obtainable around $100 each, with some for less. Claude In a

Re: [MOPO] statues encore

2012-02-05 Thread Claude Litton
If anyone should email me at clshowr...@aol.com concerning statues, please put MoPo in your email to inform me that that is where your email is coming from. -Original Message- From: dreamfactory dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com To: Twonine5 twoni...@aol.com; MoPo-L

Re: [MOPO] Gene Autry Poster

2012-01-18 Thread Claude Litton
Read the language in the description of the poster. Doesn't that language and the price tell you where this seller is coming from? In a message dated 1/18/2012 2:01:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, sa...@comic-art.com writes: it certainly isn't the 1937 poster, but even it it was, $1500

Re: [MOPO] CAll It Murder reissue...

2012-01-08 Thread Claude Litton
Rick is right on target. In a message dated 1/7/2012 9:18:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rixpost...@aol.com writes: Hi, Rodney, If you check the IMDB for Midnight, Bogart is listed eighth in the credits. I'm not saying the seller was deceiving buyers in any way. Someone remarked

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Reserves

2011-10-29 Thread Claude Litton
I have found that a number of people who place high reserves on the items they offer do so with two things in mind. 1. They want to see how much interest there is and this is determined by how many bidders there are plus how high the final price ends up on their item. 2. They then try

Re: [MOPO] FA- RARE UNRATED JAWS 27X41 One Sheet Spaceship Style Clouds E.T...

2011-10-24 Thread Claude Litton
I do not think it fair that you state this fact alone. This is for international shipping and the USA shipping is $25 and for as many as you win. These are not my auctions and I do not know the seller. I am only stating facts and not taking anything out of context. Just out of curiosity

Re: [MOPO] FA- RARE UNRATED JAWS 27X41 One Sheet Spaceship Style Clouds E.T...

2011-10-24 Thread Claude Litton
Helmut I appreciate your reply and thank you. Claude In a message dated 10/24/2011 9:33:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, texasmu...@web.de writes: Hi Claude, you're of course right, $65 is his overseas rate, but it applies to ANYTHING he sells, so that rate applies to an unbacked

Re: [MOPO] Wanted C of the B Lagoon Portland Show

2011-10-23 Thread Claude Litton
What would you consider a reasonable price range?? CJL In a message dated 10/23/2011 12:44:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, brekanders...@comcast.net writes: Have a client looking for Creature of the Black Lagoon one sheet. I know there are a couple out there at astronomical prices,

Re: [MOPO] (no subject) 4 4 4 4

2011-10-21 Thread Claude Litton
Has it occurred to anyone that all he was complaining about was a $38 poster on ebay. Yes $38. He was looking for a rebate of $10. Yes - $10.The entire discussion concerned $10. This is idiocy at its finest. In a message dated 10/21/2011 4:41:06

Re: [MOPO] 4 extra folds? 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 extra undisclosed folds

2011-10-07 Thread Claude Litton
Are you kidding?? All this fuss over a $38 poster Burn it now. CJL In a message dated 10/7/2011 7:43:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dialmbb...@aol.com writes: been there, done that, aint goin' back seller told me he/she got this on consignment..and seller not

[MOPO] magnificent frames for movie posters available for pick up

2011-09-02 Thread Claude Litton
. Only $65 each I also have two three sheet and two 40 x 60 frames left. Please email me for more information and please include your name and telephone number with the best time to call you. Claude Litton In a message dated 9/2/2011 6:45:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dialmbb

Re: [MOPO] 5,658,000.00 !!!!!!

2011-06-22 Thread Claude Litton
Martin You are never to old to enjoy that kind of money. Health is what counts and it looks like she will be enjoying the . Claude In a message dated 6/22/2011 4:47:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wdpos...@aol.com writes: I wish she would have sold these items earlier

Re: [MOPO] Heard On BBC Radio Yesterday: Dwight Cleveland Selling Collection

2011-06-08 Thread Claude Litton
A quick look at their prices shows a one sheet of Godzilla valued at $7,000. I don't desire to imagine the rest. Claude In a message dated 6/8/2011 11:15:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rixpost...@aol.com writes: On the radio yesterday they referred to Dwight's collection as the

Re: [MOPO] Major Movie Poster News at Cinevent

2011-06-01 Thread Claude Litton
it is. Claude Litton In a message dated 5/25/2011 4:06:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, slinkenb...@comcast.net writes: Never a buyer's premium with Movie Poster Exchange - Original Message - From: _Bruce Hershenson_ (mailto:brucehershen...@gmail.com) To: _MoPo-L

Re: [MOPO] ENDING IN 20 MINUTES! BLACK SABBATH, CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, DRACUL...

2011-02-19 Thread Claude Litton
/11, Claude Litton twoni...@aol.com wrote: From: Claude Litton twoni...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MOPO] ENDING IN 20 MINUTES! BLACK SABBATH, CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, DRACUL... To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Date: Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, 19:05 Dear SW I do not know how long you have been

Re: [MOPO] ENDING IN 20 MINUTES! BLACK SABBATH, CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, DRACUL...

2011-02-16 Thread Claude Litton
Dear SW I do not know how long you have been on MOPO but I would like to give you some advice. If you have items ending I suggest you give members more than 20 minutes notice. I and most people do not sit at their computers with MOPO on our mind all day long. I go to MOPO once per day

Re: [MOPO] Another eBay issue

2010-12-17 Thread Claude Litton
bidding. Buyer beware is never more important than now. Claude Litton In a message dated 12/17/2010 1:46:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, texasmu...@web.de writes: I just tried to ask a question about a poster on eBay, but instead of the contact box, they only give me this: 'We're sorry

Re: [MOPO] MOPO FA- Linen-backed one-sheets (40s-70s) and poster shop informa...

2010-12-15 Thread Claude Litton
Dear whomever you are: 1. You gave us a link to your MYEBAY page. We cannot access it as you need a password. 2. If you want people to visit your store and buy from you it would be nice to post YOUR NAME and the NAME of your STORE. Claude Litton In a message dated 12/15/2010 6

Re: [MOPO] MOPO FA- Linen-backed one-sheets (40s-70s) and poster shop informa...

2010-12-15 Thread Claude Litton
is not an excuse. It should be automatic as this is the correct and polite thing to do. Take a look at all the posts and you will see what I mean. Bruce, Grey, David K, Freeman, the 2 Todds, etc., etc., etc. are there with their name on all emails. Claude Litton In a message dated 12

Re: [MOPO] MOPO FA- Linen-backed one-sheets (40s-70s) and poster shop informa...

2010-12-15 Thread Claude Litton
of the OX. 6 foot 1 inch, Brunette, going grey, green eyes. Father of one. From: Claude Litton _twoni...@aol.com_ (mailto:twoni...@aol.com) To: _mop...@listserv.american.edu_ (mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU) Sent: Wed, 15 December, 2010 10:50:31 PM

Re: [MOPO] NO QUESTIONS ALLOWED

2010-11-16 Thread Claude Litton
a poster from Heritage Buy two posters from Bruce Buy three posters from Movieposterbid Tell me to keep my mouth shut and retire. WOW - That is just what I am doing at the end of the year and I am going to have much more time for MoPo. Claude Litton In a message dated 11/16/2010 12:04:15 P.M

[MOPO] 3 sheet, 40 x 60 and 1 sheet frames for sale

2010-11-11 Thread Claude Litton
...@aol.com) for faster replies. I use _twoni...@aol.com_ (mailto:twoni...@aol.com) for MOPO only and do not monitor those emails. Claude Litton Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] FS 1933 Barrymore - reunion in vienna --- rare

2010-09-04 Thread Claude Litton
nothing. I will sell to the best offer within the next week. Claude Litton Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] 7,500 and adding more bidders everyday!

2010-08-21 Thread Claude Litton
Bruce Ebay is not the only one in the world insanely greedy. All one has to do is go to ebay, search movie posters and sort by highest price first. You will get page after page of insaane prices. These prices do not help the movie poster collecting world or ebay. Claude In

Re: [MOPO] 7,500 and adding more bidders everyday!

2010-08-21 Thread Claude Litton
. Claude In a message dated 8/21/2010 2:04:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sa...@comic-art.com writes: At 06:37 AM 8/21/2010, Claude Litton wrote: Bruce Ebay is not the only one in the world insanely greedy. All one has to do is go to ebay, search movie posters and sort by highest price

Re: [MOPO] ENTER THE VOID - warning

2010-08-14 Thread Claude Litton
A must see? I would rather watch paint dry on the wall. CJL In a message dated 8/14/2010 12:35:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, exit...@gte.net writes: That email should have come with a warning for people who could have a seizure watching that crap... Glenn T. - Original

Re: [MOPO] ENTER THE VOID - warning

2010-08-14 Thread Claude Litton
1:08:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, m...@posteritati.com writes: Claude, that's why they are called opinions. i think they are brilliant. sam On Aug 14, 2010, at 12:46 PM, Claude Litton wrote: A must see? I would rather watch paint dry on the wall. CJL In a message

Re: [MOPO] Not for Sale: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Finnish poster

2010-07-31 Thread Claude Litton
I can (very easily) In a message dated 7/31/2010 7:43:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, neiljawor...@yahoo.co.uk writes: and who can forget the haunting, innovative Finnish poster for Seven Brides For Seven Brothers? _http://www.flickr.com/photos/9979...@n08/4845604243/_

Re: [MOPO] fun questions

2010-07-04 Thread Claude Litton
I just searched ebay for movie posters (US originals only). I sorted them by highest price first with 100 per page. After 3 pages I stopped because the prices were too ridiculous for words and it was a total waste of time. My fun question is - Which seller has the most ridiculous prices

Re: [MOPO] Ebay feedback issue

2010-06-15 Thread Claude Litton
I have had that happen many times. Yet, if I email the seller and after giving the seller feedback, politely tell the seller I would appreciate feedback in return I always succeed in receiving it. Claude In a message dated 6/15/2010 3:11:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sya...@gmail.com

Re: [MOPO] Noir?---314 titles, and counting...

2010-06-13 Thread Claude Litton
Why can't we all just get along? This is what Bruce wrote after reading the emails between two fecal antagonists. Bruce - Are you serious? The emails actually are funny and entertaining. But do you honestly believe they will make up. Only in the desert near a herd of camels. Claude

Re: [MOPO] Lawrence of Arabia Oscars WC arrives in s*** condition.

2010-06-08 Thread Claude Litton
on ebay by searching ESCO. If you would like to see them, email me. Claude Litton In a message dated 6/8/2010 2:57:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, archiv...@swanarchives.org writes: I will see your worst packing description, and raise you THIS: A couple months ago, I received a poster

Re: [MOPO] I'm going to Columbus for the first time in years

2010-05-25 Thread Claude Litton
I will be there Friday and Saturday. This is my first trip to Columbus. Look forward to meeting many of you. Claude Litton In a message dated 5/21/2010 8:24:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, brucehershen...@gmail.com writes: I'm going to Columbus for the first time in years (I

[MOPO] invisible man one sheet on ebay????????

2010-05-05 Thread Claude Litton
Has anyone seen the Invisible Man on ebay at $2.25 starting at 99 cents. The seller claims it is an original linen backed one sheet that came from the 2009 Heritage signature auction. The tag on the back comes from a Heritage coin auction and the seller does not sell movie posters.

Re: [MOPO] Deposition transcripts

2010-05-02 Thread Claude Litton
Susan Since you admitted it was your fault don't you think you owe Todd an apology for your false accusation. You jumped down his throat immediately when you should not have posted it in the first place. You accused him of hacking into your site which was blatantly false and without

Re: [MOPO] Deposition transcripts

2010-05-02 Thread Claude Litton
episale Unshredded Nostalgia 323 South main St. Route 9 Barnegat, N.J. 08005 800-872-9990 609-660-2626 http://www.unshreddednostalgia.com Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional. From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Claude Litton Sent: Sunday, May 02

Re: [MOPO] Exhorbitant Postage charges

2010-04-02 Thread Claude Litton
He can't be an attorney in my neck of the woods. I don't know anyone who would charge that puny amount. CJL In a message dated 4/1/2010 2:22:27 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sa...@comic-art.com writes: he must be an attorney, or an auto worker (more likely) $150 an hour rate.. sounds

Re: [MOPO] FA: 834 rolled 27 x 40 one-sheets, closing in 13 hours, an unbel

2010-03-11 Thread Claude Litton
This thinking is what caused all the monetary problems. People didn't buy houses to live in. They bought them to live in free by selling them at a huge profit. Home equity loans were rampant. Derivatives on real estate arrived on the theory that real estate would only rise and do so

Re: [MOPO] buying TO RESTORE

2010-02-10 Thread Claude Litton
the moral of this is from law school - Never ask a question if you do not know the answer Elementary! My Dear Watson. Sherlock Holmes In a message dated 2/10/2010 9:20:46 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, dialmbb...@aol.com writes: 1. when you buy with the intention to restore OR NOT to

Re: [MOPO] buying TO RESTORE

2010-02-10 Thread Claude Litton
with the defects and don't bother restoring the poster. John W From: Claude Litton twoni...@aol.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, February 10, 2010 9:41:32 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] buying TO RESTORE the moral of this is from law school - Never ask

Re: [MOPO] real poster issues are afoot (warning: loong)

2010-01-16 Thread Claude Litton
Your jealousy of my wife shows. However, you can't have her. Claude In a message dated 1/16/2010 10:24:10 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, lobb...@rogers.com writes: Show off!! ;-) Zeev From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Claude Litton Sent: Friday

Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC: And Hardy DVD's?

2010-01-16 Thread Claude Litton
Turner Classic Movie Channel plays a huge amount of these movies from time to time. All you have to do is check the listing on the internet each month and then after recording them on your DVR copy them onto a DVD. I do this all the time with TCM and I can then watch the movies any time I

Re: [MOPO] real poster issues are afoot (warning: loong)

2010-01-15 Thread Claude Litton
I guess I am truly lucky. I have almost 300 posters framed in the house and many are my wife's choices. The entire sci-fi and monster collection was her choosing. I was a Chan and Bond collector before she got into the act. Today many of the posters are the ones she wanted. My wife

Re: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] Auction houses that can see absentee bids,

2010-01-10 Thread Claude Litton
Bruce Are you serious about telling us to quit ebay? You received 77 positive feedbacks last month alone, and a total of 278 in the last 12 months. I bought a beautiful one sheet of Sherlock Holmes Pursuit To Algiers last month. I received 44 positive feedbacks in the same time as you

Re: [MOPO] QUESTION: IS THIS AN ORIGINAL DR. NO US 1-SHEET?

2009-12-26 Thread Claude Litton
This is one of the two major problems with ebay and ebay is too stupid to recognize what this has done to the collectibles market. By making it virtually impossible to contact other people, they prevent righteous persons from warning others of fraud or mistakes. It also does not allow us

Re: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] New Poster Forum/Group

2009-12-19 Thread Claude Litton
with your misguided thinking. I am a straightforward individual who obviously asked you a very difficult question to answer. Claude Litton In a message dated 12/18/2009 11:52:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, hollyr...@mac.com writes: Love that tone Claude - there's a saying

Re: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] New Poster Forum/Group

2009-12-19 Thread Claude Litton
, why not have a look, post a question, and see if you get an answer? Holiday Russell Admin Allposterforum.com My collection: Http://www.mypostercollection.com Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Claude Litton twoni...@aol.com Date: December 18, 2009 10:15:10 PM EST

Re: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] New Poster Forum/Group

2009-12-19 Thread Claude Litton
posters in the World. The next time you care to rant, don't assume that were all dumbasses. Now, go take a pill, have a glass of wine or smoke a joint - just chill the frak out dude. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Claude Litton _twoni...@aol.com_ (mailto:twoni...@aol.com

Re: [MOPO] New Poster Forum/Group

2009-12-18 Thread Claude Litton
Who are the serious collectors running it? The best part of this forum is that people use real names. I do not take part in any of the others for this reason. Claude In a message dated 12/18/2009 7:20:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, p...@cinemarts.com writes: Not sure if anyone has

Re: [MOPO] Hard Days Night poster on ebay

2009-12-09 Thread Claude Litton
Considering what certain sellers ask for posters on ebay does it really make a difference if a person asks $$1 million, $500,000, $250,000 or a tiny $24,995 for a poster worth a fraction of that price? It is these ridiculous prices that are ruining this hobby and driving many away from

Re: [MOPO] THREE SHEETS

2009-12-04 Thread Claude Litton
and Hardy and the Marx bros. Claude Litton In a message dated 12/4/2009 10:14:54 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, kainb...@aol.com writes: The academy screening room has a framed six sheet lawrence of arabia in the lobby. You cannot imagine the beauty of large film posters. Philipp Sent

Re: [MOPO] Orig MALTESE FALCON US 1-SHEET on eBAY

2009-11-29 Thread Claude Litton
do you know? In a message dated 11/29/2009 12:50:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rixpost...@aol.com writes: _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150392081962ssPageName= STRK:MEWAX:IT_

Re: [MOPO] An odd incident on this past Sunday Heritage Auction

2009-10-04 Thread Claude Litton
enough and Bruce will now answer me. We have a friendly adversarial relationship on this subject and I will not budge. Maybe, he will on his better auctions which are infrequent. This could be a good compromise. Claude Litton In a message dated 10/3/2009 4:01:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight

Re: [MOPO] An odd incident on this past Sunday Heritage Auction

2009-10-03 Thread Claude Litton
Extended auctions make no sense. Internet auctions are not like live auctions. They go on for a week and during that time you have plenty of time to make up your mind how much you are going to bid. Live auctions are fairly rare and do not take place very often. The idea of being a slave

Re: [MOPO] An odd incident on this past Sunday Heritage Auction

2009-10-03 Thread Claude Litton
What is the point of you seeing a bid in the last few seconds if you cannot outbid me (as you stated). There isn't a single poster that I cannot buy so if I want it I can bid with an outrageous price and you cannot beat me. For example: If a poster has a value around $4,000 to $5,000

Re: [MOPO] An odd incident on this past Sunday Heritage Auction

2009-10-03 Thread Claude Litton
I just got back from a cruise and had 300 emails to read In a message dated 10/3/2009 1:58:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, slinkenb...@comcast.net writes: Well, it's a week late but thank you for backing up my position Claude. Sean - Original Message - From: _Claude Litton_

Re: [MOPO] An odd incident on this past Sunday Heritage Auction

2009-10-03 Thread Claude Litton
a friendly adversarial relationship on this subject and I will not budge. Maybe, he will on his better auctions which are infrequent. This could be a good compromise. Claude Litton In a message dated 10/3/2009 4:01:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jrl...@mediabearonline.com writes: Claude

Re: [MOPO] pretty sure i'm going to post this

2009-09-20 Thread Claude Litton
Sean You state you are not getting paid well. Are you getting paid anything because it reads like you are getting paid a small amount. Claude In a message dated 9/20/2009 8:11:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, slinkenb...@comcast.net writes: especially since Bruce is pretty much now trying

Re: [MOPO] GETTING SLAMMED

2009-09-18 Thread Claude Litton
only be derogatory to this group. Claude Litton In a message dated 9/18/2009 8:39:41 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hah...@sympatico.ca writes: Well said. Dave - Original Message - From: _Fred Sliman_ (mailto:thewildbu...@yahoo.com) To: _mop...@listserv.american.edu_

Re: [MOPO] Movie Memorabilia Show, New York City, Sept. 18-19

2009-09-18 Thread Claude Litton
. This is as weird as it gets. This last minute information makes no sense. In any case, a few of us are going. If you are going please email me tonight if you want to meet there. Claude Litton Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] YOUR CASABLANCA POSTER

2009-09-13 Thread Claude Litton
Paul You are tilting at windmills. Phil is right on target. Just go to ebay at any moment of the day or night and go to search in all categories in title only, as it will not accept it in title and description. Type in the letter a there are over 1 million listings with the letter a in

Re: [MOPO] YOUR CASABLANCA POSTER

2009-09-12 Thread Claude Litton
I think it is highly commendable of all to not want a fool parted with his money but ebay is fully aware of all situations (not specifically this one). Please don't lose sight of their motives behind hiding email addresses. 1. They stop most off ebay transactions thereby increasing

[MOPO] Prozac needed

2009-09-09 Thread Claude Litton
Michael Your obsession with this poster needs prozac. Enough already. You have made your point over and over and over and over and over and over. Get my drift? Claude In a message dated 9/9/2009 10:30:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dialmbb...@aol.com writes: SAY WHATEVER YOU

Re: [MOPO] FRANKENSTEIN 1/2 sheet vs TC from Heritage

2009-08-30 Thread Claude Litton
Bruce You are not correct here. The fakes were held out as originals. This is the criminal aspect of the situation. I recall when the Mummy one sheet was sold with a huge amount of restoration. The suction house showed before and after pictures of the one sheet. The buyer knew what he

Re: [MOPO] OT (maybe): who would you trust?

2009-08-09 Thread Claude Litton
Bruce Hershenson He has honest pictures, low starting price and no buyer's premium with a $14 minimum. That is the answer but the real question is---Who are you going to kill? Probably Michael for this question. Claude In a message dated 8/9/2009 12:11:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

Re: [MOPO] FS~INVASION OF THE SAUCER-MEN ARMATURED PUPPET MODEL AIP

2009-07-19 Thread Claude Litton
This is not the first time Ed has advertised such a hoax. I bought a poster from him (for the last time) a while back and in the fine print it said it was a photo. It had a very long description and was easy to miss especially when you search posters in a hurry in the morning. I was

Re: [MOPO] Ralph DeLuca

2009-07-10 Thread Claude Litton
Ralph is one of the smartest people in this hobby and a good friend. I have seen his collection and believe me, it is one of the finest in the world. There is no doubt as to him being a leading man in this hobby. Claude Litton In a message dated 7/10/2009 6:25:37 P.M. Eastern

[MOPO] ebay poster prices

2009-06-28 Thread Claude Litton
I have been searching ebay almost daily since 1997. My areas of search are US originals Pre-1940 through 1960. I collect mainly posters in the upper price brackets. In the last few years the amount of listings by too many sellers with ridiculous prices has proliferated to the point

Re: [MOPO] ebay poster prices

2009-06-28 Thread Claude Litton
Dave I wasn't referring to you because you don't list prices in the thousands. Please let me explain a little further. I look at posters 3 ways. Ending today Newly listed Highest prices first The Ending Today I search at 6:30 am The Newly Listed I search at 10 to 11 pm The highest first when

Re: [MOPO] ebay poster prices

2009-06-28 Thread Claude Litton
] On Behalf Of Claude Litton Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 11:12 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] ebay poster prices Dave I wasn't referring to you because you don't list prices in the thousands. Please let me explain a little further. I look at posters 3 ways. Ending today Newly

Re: [MOPO] ebay poster prices

2009-06-28 Thread Claude Litton
and they would not be buying items at levels that I think are way out-of-bounds. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Claude Litton Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 11:12 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] ebay poster

Re: [MOPO] ebay poster prices

2009-06-28 Thread Claude Litton
Your examples really are conjecture without making any real sense. There isn't a single person in the entire world that would pay $900 for a Roger Rabbit. What is the meaning of what the ill informed person thought the posters were worth? Nothing is the answer. The only thing that

Re: [MOPO] OT OKAY HOW MUCH TIME IS APPROPRIATE?

2009-06-26 Thread Claude Litton
I totally agree with Freeman and Franc What is the big deal? If you can't stand him don't even open his emails. I just searched ebay with the following michael jackson There are slightly less than 26,000 items listed and most were listed yesterday and today. Rod's buttons are minute

Re: [MOPO] NEW YORK THEATERS

2009-06-20 Thread Claude Litton
to make certain I am in because I don't work as many hours as I did when I was younger. I stopped going to work on Fridays 9 years ago and leave at 2 pm. Claude Litton In a message dated 6/20/2009 3:06:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ghostsandghoul...@verizon.net writes: I was lucky

Re: [MOPO] NEW YORK THEATERS

2009-06-20 Thread Claude Litton
will kill you. I went in and watched the movie, and the whole time I kept thinking of that guy. When it was over I went out, and he was nowhere to be seen. If that was the present day, I would give him the quarter! Bruce On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 7:47 AM, Claude Litton _twoni...@aol.com_

Re: [MOPO] NEW YORK THEATERS

2009-06-20 Thread Claude Litton
Square a couple of years ago, and it had been Eisner-ised into a clean, shiny, Blandville of Starbucks and Gap stores. Where did they put all the crazies? Greg Douglass Claude Litton wrote: *In the 70's there were a huge amount of those theaters and peep shows in that area. This went from

Re: [MOPO] NEW YORK THEATERS

2009-06-20 Thread Claude Litton
of that guy. When it was over I went out, and he was nowhere to be seen. If that was the present day, I would give him the quarter! BruceOn Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 7:47 AM, Claude Litton twoni...@aol.com wrote:I have seen them all since I was 17 years old. I went to college and law

[MOPO] SELLERS HAVE RUINED EBAY WITH OUTRAGEOUS BIN

2009-06-13 Thread Claude Litton
. If anyone is interested in obtaining a Chan, please email me. However, please be realistic and don't think you are going to get a Toler Chan from before 1940 for $100 and you know who you are. Claude Litton Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] SELLERS HAVE RUINED EBAY WITH OUTRAGEOUS BIN

2009-06-13 Thread Claude Litton
on ebay! Kirby On Jun 13, 2009, at 6:43 AM, Claude Litton wrote: ebay item 170343979647 This auction is not an auction but a complaint. The consistent ridiculous prices have made a mockery of ebay's poster auctions. My question to MOPO is simple. Which is your favorite seller

Re: [MOPO] post your best stupid questions

2009-02-06 Thread Claude Litton
This will not work if someone searches video or dvd I suggest you write it as follows because then it will not show up under video or dvd searches. This is not a v-i-d-e-o This is not a d-v-d People who search video or dvd will not pick up the fact that you

Re: [MOPO] Fw: Re: [MOPO] ATTACK OF THE FIFTY FOOT WOMAN POSTER

2009-01-31 Thread Claude Litton
I am not certain who the Claude is that you are referring to, but it is not me. In any case, check the high bidder with 40 feedbacks that is bidding this poster higher and higher. He does not normally bid on movie posters. I suggest he may be a friend of the seller, or the seller

Re: [MOPO] OT Ebay Declines 31% NY Times

2009-01-22 Thread Claude Litton
enough on posters this past year? Claude In a message dated 1/21/2009 11:40:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, flixs...@aol.com writes: How do they know the 31% decline is due to just the Economy? I think some part has to be Claude Litton :) But seriously couldn't you say 18

Re: [MOPO] When do YOU think was the moment when eBay jumped the shark?

2009-01-14 Thread Claude Litton
I fully agree. Why don't you all stop complaining about a venue that increased our hobby tremendously. It is still my number one place to find posters I want. Ebay became a public company and during the growth years, the greed went to their heads, no different from anyone else. that is

Re: [MOPO] When do YOU think was the moment when eBay jumped the shark?

2009-01-14 Thread Claude Litton
We are whining about the constant whiners. This is also cathartic. In a message dated 1/14/2009 2:57:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, fdav...@verizon.net writes: The whinning is cathartic to those who want to participate. If you find the whining annoying, just hit Delete. There's

Re: [MOPO] When do YOU think was the moment when eBay jumped the shark?

2009-01-14 Thread Claude Litton
When they let Bruce Hershenson leave to start his own web site. All down hill from there. The move was letting him move. CJL In a message dated 1/14/2009 1:56:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, brucehershen...@gmail.com writes: I think almost all of us can agree that eBay has clearly

Re: [MOPO] When do YOU think was the moment when eBay jumped the shark?

2009-01-14 Thread Claude Litton
it not for the network of dealers. DEALERS (and auction houses) still handle most of the great stuff. Respectfully, Kirby On Jan 14, 2009, at 1:56 PM, Claude Litton wrote: I fully agree. Why don't you all stop complaining about a venue that increased our hobby tremendously. It is still

Re: [MOPO] O/T Is Ebay now dictating SELLING PRICES?

2009-01-10 Thread Claude Litton
Todd Did you call an ebay representative to get a clarification of this issue? Was that the Addams Family? Claude In a message dated 1/8/2009 2:59:42 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, toddfeier...@msn.com writes: I just came across this interesting situation trying to list through Vendio,

Re: [MOPO] To The Lumis and Claudes and Other Mopoers With Peeves

2009-01-10 Thread Claude Litton
Dave You may do this but it is a waste of time. People who buy posters of value are fully aware of these facts. People who buy inexpensive posters are buying posters for movies they have seen. Anything about the movies is a diversion away from the description of the poster which

[MOPO] Mrs Miniver's posters are economy proof

2009-01-04 Thread Claude Litton
Has anyone ever bought anything from this person whose prices are insane? Someone told me the person is Matt Shapiro and others claim he is dead. What's the true story here? In a message dated 1/3/2009 8:27:20 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, brucehershen...@gmail.com writes: I don't think

Re: [MOPO] Mrs Miniver's posters are economy proof

2009-01-04 Thread Claude Litton
) To: _mop...@sol03.american.edu_ (mailto:mop...@sol03.american.edu) Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:13 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Mrs Miniver's posters are economy proof that's Dave Lieberman At 02:01 PM 1/4/2009, Claude Litton wrote: Has anyone ever bought anything from this person whose

Re: [MOPO] Original DRACULA Poster or worthless Portal Repro?

2009-01-01 Thread Claude Litton
I think you missed her point here. She is displaying the comments so that the winner has all the information and is now obligated to pay her for the junk. In a message dated 12/31/2008 3:25:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, johnr...@moviemem.com writes: One thing she is doing is

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