Re: [MOPO] Has anyone ever wonder this...?

2020-04-14 Thread Franc
I spoke to Lou, not so long ago.  He sometimes bids on some on my items on Ebay.  He's still buying, and he sounded great on the phone. Franc Martarella -Original Message- From: jburtis To: MoPo-L Sent: Tue, Apr 14, 2020 12:02 pm Subject: Re: [MOPO] Has anyone ever wonder

Re: [MOPO] Poster Lawsuit

2019-06-24 Thread Franc
Sounds like a frivolous lawsuit to me. Just how does he plan to justify $1 Million Dollars in damages? Even on a good day, that poster signed by the cast isn't worth anything near that value, and that presupposes that he prevails against the Kennedy Center. Franc -Original Message

[MOPO] WTB: Polar express screenplay

2019-06-24 Thread Franc
Fellow Mo-Poers: Anyone know where I can get a copy of the Polar Express screenplay. Looking for a copy (not necessarily an original copy). Thanks! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___

Re: [MOPO] To sell framed - or deframe!

2019-01-29 Thread Franc
detailed in her e-mail.  Also, consider that you'll have more insurance claims to manage, if you ship framed, and that's something that can be time-consuming. You can also offer a pick-up service for people who are willing to come to you. Franc Martarella -Original Message- From

Re: [MOPO] Sending a poster pre-payment

2019-01-25 Thread Franc
was delighted when the post office unexpectedly returned the poster marked "Postage Due".  The Gene Autry poster now hangs in my desert home, a few blocks from Gene Autry Trail. Franc -Original Message- From: Susan Heim To: MoPo-L Sent: Fri, Jan 25, 2019 5:40 pm Subject:

[MOPO] an update...........

2018-08-01 Thread Franc
things will never change. Franc fdav...@verizon.net Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

[MOPO] eBay scam artist alert

2018-07-31 Thread Franc
is reds27, and his name is CHARLES BLOTTNER. I see he had one other transaction on eBay of recent. Have a great rest of the summer! Franc fdav...@verizon.net Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Hi Scott , time to say goodbye

2017-06-19 Thread Franc
don't come here for religious discussions (or lack thereof). Ditto political discussions. Can't we just all get along and talk about movie posters? Franc Martarella fdav...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: David <shadow@gmail.com> To: MoPo-L &

[MOPO] WTB lobby card meet me in st louis

2017-03-13 Thread Franc
WTB: Looking for an orig lobby card from meet me In St. Louis for a client. Does not have to be in good condition-- he's ok with little damage. Pls advise Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___

Re: [MOPO] New California Autograph Sales Law

2017-01-02 Thread Franc
Hi John: See if this link works better for you. http://www.natlawreview.com/article/california-s-new-autograph-law-not-what-i-signed Franc Sent from my iPad > On Jan 2, 2017, at 6:27 PM, John Reid <johnr...@moviemem.com> wrote: > > Hi Franc > The link just goes to

Re: [MOPO] New California Autograph Sales Law

2017-01-02 Thread Franc
, but frankly, I'm not sure if that is enough to avoid having to issue COAs. What are the rest of the dealers doing in connection with this? I am curious to hear your response. Franc Martarella Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Adrian Cowdry is gone

2016-08-31 Thread Franc
We can't believe it. We just saw him at Cinevent and sat down to have a nice conversation with him about collecting and current trends here and in England. This is so sad. He will be missed. Franc and Alan > On Aug 31, 2016, at 9:58 AM, Smith, Grey - 1367 <gre...@ha.com> wrote:

Re: [MOPO] OT: Selling photo jpeg images question

2016-08-17 Thread Franc
Glenn --- Unless, the "avant garde photographer" assigned the copyright in the photo to you or you are absolutely sure that the photograph is no longer in copyright, I'd only provide a quit claim to the scan. Franc fdav...@verizon.net -Original Message- F

Re: [MOPO] MOPO HELP!!

2016-08-13 Thread Franc
I think the more appropriate question is , "Does anyone on the board know of anyone who can linen-back a 24 sheet?" When I moved into my new house a few years ago, I had extreme difficulty finding anyone capable of linen-backing a 6 sheet and framing it for me. Franc fdav...@v

Re: [MOPO] Profiles in History auction

2016-06-29 Thread Franc
I was at the auction. I couldn't believe some of the prices that were realized. Some lots seemed very overpriced. Franc > On Jun 29, 2016, at 3:40 PM, MnTwister > <0047da4b1761-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu> wrote: > > Wow what an auction at Profiles in Histor

Re: [MOPO] Cabin in the sky

2016-06-18 Thread Franc
Clearly, an inside job and the gallery probably knows who the thief was. Franc > On Jun 18, 2016, at 9:34 AM, Tom Rogers <tomrogers...@verizon.net> wrote: > > That is terrific news! > > "Outside of a dog a book is Man's best friend. > Inside of a dog it's to

Re: [MOPO] stolen cabin in the sky 6 sheet

2016-06-16 Thread Franc
I should think this was an inside job. How can you steal a linen- backed six sheet in a frame, which is huge, and not be noticed? Franc > On Jun 16, 2016, at 12:22 PM, Daniel Edward Kinske <colorfulcomedi...@me.com> > wrote: > > Poster Man Big Dan, > > You know I’

Re: [MOPO] the passing of Bob de Pietro

2016-02-03 Thread Franc
there for a brief time. I did not know Bob from NYU, however, and because of this, we never discussed our school past. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his daughter. Franc Martarella -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of daniel strebin

[MOPO] Franc and Alan's 2015 Year In Review Video

2015-12-25 Thread Franc
Happy Holidays to everyone! We uploaded to YouTube a year in review holiday video for all our friends and family, highlighting all the places we visited this year. The link is below. We hope you enjoy it. Best wishes for the New Year, Franc Martarella Alan Herskowitz https

[MOPO] profiles in history INVOICE?

2015-12-21 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
Has anyone received their invoice yet from the last Profiles in History auction (Dec 7-9)?? Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] MoviePosterBid.com Auction ENDS WEDS - Jaws, Pick-Up, Jailhouse Rock, Early Carol Reed, Phantom From Space, Undertow, Uptight More

2015-08-12 Thread Franc
Filip, I have now seen many more annoying, little poison bon bons from you in one day than I have seen reminders from Richard about his auctions, which I'm actually interested in. Please bugger off. Franc From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of filip de volder

Re: [MOPO] You might want to block this guy on EBAY

2015-08-12 Thread Franc
. Policing all of this nonsense, though, is a total waste of a dealer’s time. Too bad, Ebay is not more responsive. Franc From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Channing Thomson Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 11:13 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject

Re: [MOPO] Profiles in History - Morrie Everett auction query

2015-07-21 Thread Franc
We endured the 101 and picked ours up in Calabassas. Sent from my iPad On Jul 21, 2015, at 6:51 PM, David Kusumoto davidmkusum...@hotmail.com wrote: Has anyone received their purchases yet from the Morrie Everett sale yet? It's been almost a month and my payment was posted long ago.

Re: [MOPO] current conversation on shipping at Heritage

2015-07-12 Thread Franc
Ben, while I don't disagree with your sentiment, I'm also not in favor of censorship in connection with this board. I'm also not in favor of people who troll the board with never a nice thing to say about anything, looking to start an argument. That's my opinion. Franc Sent from my iPad

Re: [MOPO] OK, OFF TOPIC, surely

2015-06-18 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
I'm thinking Zasu Pitts would look great on the $10 Bill. Franc On Thursday, June 18, 2015 10:21 AM, Tommy Barr tommymb...@gmail.com wrote: How about the Queen of UK and we forget all about that silly War of Independence? Tommy On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 3:51 PM, Kirby McDaniel ki

Re: [MOPO] OK, OFF TOPIC, surely

2015-06-18 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
Nobody's doing that these days! Franc On Thursday, June 18, 2015 10:32 AM, Alan Adler m...@charter.net wrote: Then everybody would call our money the pitts! Please Visit Our New Website: WWW.MUSEUMOFMOMANDPOPCULTURE.COM And Our Ebay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Museum

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent

2015-05-26 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
keeps this up. Franc Martarella On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 5:32 AM, Zeev Drach lobb...@rogers.com wrote: Rich, In all honesty, alcohol aside, from your 'review' of Cinevent it does not appear that it was all that greatunfortunately Zeev -Original Message- From: MoPo

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent in Columbus

2015-03-03 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
The issue is what's in  the dealer's room. On Tuesday, March 3, 2015 9:21 AM, Scott Burns s...@columbus.rr.com wrote: #yiv7885344094 #yiv7885344094 -- _filtered #yiv7885344094 {font-family:Calibri;panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} _filtered #yiv7885344094

Re: [MOPO] Hollywood Poster Auction and Convention 2015 - Cleveland, OHIO!

2015-03-01 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
So glad you are taking this on, Morris. We will be there! We're never been to Cleveland and we'll enjoy being in a new city. Keep us posted. Franc Martarella and Alan Herskowitz On Sunday, March 1, 2015 6:00 PM, Morris Everett Jr. morriseveret...@gmail.com wrote: For 20 years

Re: [MOPO] Tom Schweich

2015-02-27 Thread Franc
. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 27, 2015, at 5:10 AM, Zeev Drach lobb...@rogers.com wrote: Franc, a single gunshot is usually all it takes in these cases Zeev -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Franc Sent: February-27-15 2:13 AM

Re: [MOPO] Auction fees

2015-02-27 Thread Franc
artwork and ceramics, I consigned it to Sotheby's and Sotheby's reached a market I could never attain myself. Ditto the World War I posters I sold and some antique lamps I consigned to auction dealers who specialized in this sort of thing. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List

Re: [MOPO] Auction fees

2015-02-27 Thread Franc
extent, the market is driven by perceived supply and demand. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Zeev Drach Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 5:07 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Auction fees lack

Re: [MOPO] Tom Schweich

2015-02-26 Thread Franc
. After holding a press conference yesterday, he apparently committed suicide, inflicting a single gunshot upon himself. He'll be missed. Franc Sent from my iPad On Feb 26, 2015, at 2:17 PM, Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art sa...@comic-art.com wrote: most people don't know how to sell

Re: [MOPO] Will Cinevent take place this year?

2015-02-26 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
That link I provided to the Hilton Downtown Cleveland Hotel is for the future. I should have pointed out that it doesn't open until 2016. FRANC On Thursday, February 26, 2015 9:52 AM, FRANC MARTARELLA fdav...@verizon.net wrote: Well, here's an idea if the folks running Cinevent

Re: [MOPO] Will Cinevent take place this year?

2015-02-26 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
Well, here's an idea if the folks running Cinevent are following this discussion: Hilton Cleveland Downtown- Convention Center Hotel - Cuyahoga County of Ohio |   | |   | |   |   |   |   |   | | Hilton Cleveland Downtown- Convention Center Hotel - ... | | | | View on www.cuyahogacount... |

Re: [MOPO] Will Cinevent take place this year?

2015-02-25 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
, you can maybe make a go of it in Columbus or a different location such as Las Vegas, Chicago or Cleveland.  Trying to find one space for all that in Columbus will be difficult.  FRANC On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7:44 PM, Zeev Drach lobb...@rogers.com wrote: #yiv2001728940

Re: [MOPO] Will Cinevent take place this year?

2015-02-25 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
I'll vote for Chicago.It's in the center of the country and it's a fun city to spend a weekend in. There are also a lot of big hotels there that could handle this convention. On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 5:16 PM, Adrian Cowdry 0029edc23ec7-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu

Re: [MOPO] Will Cinevent take place this year?

2015-02-25 Thread FRANC MARTARELLA
in Hollywood on Labor Day weekend? Franc On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 7:11 PM, Zeev Drach lobb...@rogers.com wrote: #yiv7789273260 #yiv7789273260 -- _filtered #yiv7789273260 {font-family:Helvetica;panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 3 2 4;} _filtered #yiv7789273260 {panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4

Re: [MOPO] DON'T CONSIGN YOUR COLLECTION FOR PEANUTS! MOVIEPOSTERBID.COM WILL BUY YOUR COLLECTION FOR CASH

2014-10-13 Thread Franc
offensive. It was also clear from Rich’s e-mail what he meant, i.e. that he would evaluate whatever it is you wish to consign and then propose a fair price, a price without the gigantic commission charged by the purveyors of other auction websites. Franc Martarella From: MoPo List

Re: [MOPO] I don't want to buy your posters at any price!

2014-10-13 Thread Franc
Does this e-mail mean you don't offer any items in your auctions that you (or members of your staff) directly own? Franc From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 11:12 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject

Re: [MOPO] Ray Court and other fairs - from over the pond.

2014-10-09 Thread Franc
because it’s the responsibility of the hotel to deal with it! That’s what taxpayers pay for in that city. FRANC From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of peter contarino Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 8:50 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO

Re: [MOPO] FA: Buying a vintage movie poster at auction is like a box of chocolates!

2014-10-09 Thread Franc
This is shameless. There plenty of legitimate dealers and auction houses out there. Franc Martarella From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 1:54 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] FA: Buying

Re: [MOPO] FA: Buying a vintage movie poster at auction is like a box of chocolates!

2014-10-09 Thread Franc
shameless marketing doesn’t say “major auction” . Do you read your own copy? From: Bruce Hershenson [mailto:brucehershen...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2014 3:27 PM To: Franc Cc: MoPo-L Subject: Re: [MOPO] FA: Buying a vintage movie poster at auction is like a box of chocolates! I

Re: [MOPO] How was the revived Ray Courts Show last weekend?

2014-10-08 Thread Franc m
is terrific as an autograph show but less so as a movie paper event. I detest the endless maze at the parking lot at the Loews Hotel, so going forward I only plan to attend the Westin shows at LAX airport. Franc Martarella Sent from my iPad On Oct 7, 2014, at 5:14 PM, Bruce Hershenson

Re: [MOPO] Ray Court and other fairs - from over the pond.

2014-10-08 Thread Franc
My biggest fear I connection with the Columbus show is that one day without a moment's notice that hotel will be condemned by the city and suddenly Steve will have no place to hold the show. The hotel is that disgusting. FRANC From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] How scarce - ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ

2014-09-28 Thread Franc
It's a terrific film but I've had lobby cards from this title for sale for about ten years and haven't sold even one. I think collectors with few exceptions are not interested in these photographic lobby cards which started to be produced and distributed in the 1970s. Franc Sent from my

Re: [MOPO] Basil Rathbone 1939 linenbacked Your advice please!

2014-09-25 Thread Franc
that the following week will cost four times as much. Franc -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 7:18 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Basil Rathbone 1939 linenbacked Your advice

Re: [MOPO] Basil Rathbone 1939 linenbacked Your advice please!

2014-09-25 Thread Franc
negative snipes really don’t help. Franc -Original Message- From: Evan Zweifel [mailto:evanzwei...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2014 4:40 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Basil Rathbone 1939 linenbacked Your advice please! Certainly you aren't

Re: [MOPO] Finally: The NEW filmposter.net Website is now online!

2014-07-24 Thread Franc
of detail you would demand were you buying pieces of this value from another seller on Ebay or anywhere else. Franc Sent from my iPad On Jul 24, 2014, at 3:13 AM, Helmut Hamm texasmu...@web.de wrote: This message cannot be displayed because of the way it is formatted. Ask the sender

Re: [MOPO] Remnants of the GWTW Tara set located in an old dairy barn...

2014-07-16 Thread Franc
The video about the restoration was posted on YouTube in Sept 2013. Why was this article released today? FRANC From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Posteropolis Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 1:09 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO

Re: [MOPO] Mickey Rooney has passed away

2014-04-07 Thread Franc
Olivia DeHavilland. Here's a trivia question: what camera move was named after Mickey Rooney? FRANC From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Tommy Barr Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 2:28 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Mickey Rooney

Re: [MOPO] Linen backing

2014-03-21 Thread Franc
touch-up work on some lesser valued posters that have been linen backed. FRANC From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Tommy Barr Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 11:27 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Linen backing Interesting, Rich

Re: [MOPO] Should/could movie posters ever be hung in museums?

2014-03-20 Thread Franc
The Museum of Modern Art has a large collection of movie posters, such as the Casabalanca Three Sheet, the Gone With The Wind insert, a Sullivan Travels three sheet, badly kraft-backed etc. The three I mentioned are permanently on display at their downstairs screening room. Franc

Re: [MOPO] Our 19th Birthday - is it dead ?

2014-02-24 Thread Franc
, it just gets tiresome. FRANC From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 2:25 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Our 19th Birthday - is it dead ? I agree with the two drunkards from the cowboy state

Re: [MOPO] Odd 1945 Pinnochio re-release one-sheet at auction closes Sunday afternoon along with 998 other folded one-sheets!

2013-12-28 Thread Franc
It's strange. Also strange is the Title Card from the original release of Snow White which doesn't have Snow White on the card at all. You wonder how some of these lobby cards were created. Franc From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent

Re: [MOPO] Questions from buyers new to the hobby

2013-11-07 Thread Franc
It's like Pornography: you know it when you see it! Franc Sent from my iPad On Nov 7, 2013, at 6:41 PM, Channing Thomson channinglylethom...@att.net wrote: Dear MOPO Members -- I often get questions like this from newbie buyers. Does anyone have a webpage or a stock answer they use

Re: [MOPO] Hanging a Six Sheets

2013-09-19 Thread Franc
I've been thinking of doing something like this for a long time, so that I could rotate my favorite one-sheets. Thanks so much, Sean, for the link. From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Sean Linkenback Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 8:28 PM To:

Re: [MOPO] Who'd have thought Liberace was gay?

2013-05-27 Thread Franc
For the record, I recommended Go F yourself based a history of nasty, rude remarks posted by the King Of Mexican lobby crap, not just the latest batch of easy Liberace/anti-gaysnipes and filip, if you have a problem, with that, I don’t really care. FRANC From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l

Re: [MOPO] Who'd have thought Liberace was gay?

2013-05-27 Thread Franc
recommended Go F yourself based a history of nasty, rude remarks posted by the King Of Mexican lobby crap, not just the latest batch of easy Liberace/anti-gaysnipes and filip, if you have a problem, with that, I don't really care. FRANC From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] Who'd have thought Liberace was gay?

2013-05-26 Thread Franc
I'd tell him to go F himself but he' s probably so small he couldn't possibly! FRANC From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 11:39 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Who'd have

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Global Shipping Service

2013-05-02 Thread Franc
lower priced items. Any response would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Franc Martarella Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Letter To Appropriate Politicos

2013-04-25 Thread Franc
will my position on it. FRANC -Original Message- From: Captain Bijou [mailto:captainbi...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:03 AM To: Franc; MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Ebay Letter To Appropriate Politicos While the proposed legislation does not include

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Letter To Appropriate Politicos

2013-04-24 Thread Franc
You realize Freeman that small businesses whose total annual sales do not exceed 1 million dollars are still exempt from sales tax under this proposed legislation. In essence this bill is not targeting small businesses, as that term is commonly perceived by the American public. Franc Sent

Re: [MOPO] New poster for Roman Holiday re-release

2013-04-09 Thread Franc
Nice poster. FRANC From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of peter contarino Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 11:13 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] New poster for Roman Holiday re-release Cool retro design though From: MoPo List

Re: [MOPO] FIFTY ESSENTIAL GAY FILMS

2013-03-18 Thread Franc
I hate best lists and essential is just a euphemism for best. Films that should be on this list that i think no one mentioned are Wilde, LaCage Aux Folles and Women In Love and any number of MGM musicals. Sent from my iPad On Mar 18, 2013, at 10:50 PM, David Kusumoto

Re: [MOPO] Has anyone ever dealt with Ebay buyer todaysgold ?

2013-03-13 Thread Franc
, which is pure nonsense. She has threatened to leave me 119 negatives, if I place a non-payment strike on her through Ebay, something Ebay has already told me she can't do. She's bad news. FRANC Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Questions for those of you who REALLY know your movies

2013-03-03 Thread Franc
I think the question is silly. You can pick someone who only directed one film and if that film was a hit, you can then claim he had a 100% track record. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Comic Art Sent: Sunday

Re: [MOPO] OT - Why Steven Spielberg Is A Loser In Hollywood.

2013-03-01 Thread Franc
to become a classic. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 6:55 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] OT - Why Steven Spielberg Is A Loser In Hollywood. A pair

Re: [MOPO] Palm Beach Movie Poster Auction

2013-02-16 Thread Franc
Hi Morris -- I just checked your Louis Dianni posters for auction. You should know that the Valentino Eagle One sheet is incorrectly listed as a 1925 release which it can not be since it states that the film has been modernized with sound. It must be a 1932 re-release. Franc Martarella

Re: [MOPO] OMFG: International shipping costs have shot through the roof!!

2013-02-10 Thread Franc
' and the union hating Republicans in Congress to force a privitization of the postal system in the US. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Johnson Tom Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 2:28 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO

Re: [MOPO] OMFG: International shipping costs have shot through the roof!!

2013-02-10 Thread Franc
benefits that postal workers receive were factored in to the wages that were indicated. Instead, this source simply lumped it all into what most people will read as an hourly wage. That's the trouble will quote sources from the internet. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List

Re: [MOPO] 15 Minutes of Danny Kaye is enough for a lifetime.

2013-01-21 Thread Franc
I find it interesting that none of these won either an AFI award or a Kennedy Centers Honors award. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Sales Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 5:33 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO

Re: [MOPO] 15 Minutes of Danny Kaye is enough for a lifetime.

2013-01-20 Thread Franc
Can't stand Danny Kaye or Jerry Lewis and you can keep Mickey Rooney, too! Only sayin'... FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Richard Auras Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 6:10 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO

Re: [MOPO] Once again, in 2012, over HALF the items we auctioned sold for $14 or less!

2013-01-12 Thread Franc
ephemera, but if you are a consignor, I should think those statistics are not attractive at all. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 3:17 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re

Re: [MOPO] Once again, in 2012, over HALF the items we auctioned sold for $14 or less!

2013-01-12 Thread Franc
to think about sending out a multi-purposed pitch as yours is. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 6:20 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Once again, in 2012

Re: [MOPO] Once again, in 2012, over HALF the items we auctioned sold for $14 or less!

2013-01-12 Thread Franc
-end items to be an incentive to consign. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2013 7:30 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Once again, in 2012, over HALF the items we

Re: [MOPO] Once again, in 2012, over HALF the items we auctioned sold for $14 or less!

2013-01-12 Thread Franc
sales pitch because it's trying to appeal to two different audiences, the consignor and consignee, and it is sending mixed signals in the process for all the reasons I along with several others in this forum have outlined. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l

Re: [MOPO] FS rare three sheet folded: THE PARADINE CASE _____MANY OTHER EBAY ITEMS.

2012-12-21 Thread Franc
One can be fresh-killed and the other the frozen variety. The former will taste better. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Comic Art Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 8:24 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject

Re: [MOPO] Question for Sellers

2012-11-14 Thread Franc
and criticize another dealer on MOPO, simply because I wouldn't want to put up with that nonsense in connection with sales I enter into. You're a smart guy, David, and I'm sure you can figure out to whom I'm referring. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l

Re: [MOPO] eBay's changes to Watched Items

2012-11-13 Thread Franc
If someone blocked you because you forgot to leave feedback, that person is an idiot! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Neil Jaworski Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 11:48 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO

Re: [MOPO] Sniping

2012-10-21 Thread Franc
I've used Gavelsnipe for over a year and it's generally been very good. The only recent exception was last Sunday's Heritage Internet auction in which Gavelsnipe failed to snipe two of the three lots I bid on. Nobody's perfect, I guess. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List

Re: [MOPO] Is There A Limit of MoPo Posts on Auctions or Not???

2012-09-18 Thread Franc
of a board into a full-time job. There's are a lot of self-serving posts on this forum that I personally don't want to read and sometimes folks even get nasty but I think that is still better than censoring posts that you don't happen to like. That's just my opinion. FRANC -Original Message

Re: [MOPO] Changes for eBay's branding

2012-09-13 Thread Franc
What's amazing to me in that in their press release announcing the new branding, they refer to themselves as eBay with an upper case B even though the totality of their new branding and logo consists of the spelling of ebay with a lower case 'b'. Very strange. FRANC -Original Message

Re: [MOPO] eBay free listings

2012-09-01 Thread Franc
Reminds me of an old Sammy Cahn song, It Seems To Me I've Heard That Song Before. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Geraldine Kudaka Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 11:37 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO

Re: [MOPO] eBay free listings

2012-08-31 Thread Franc
I got the offer too but Ebay would only allow me a thousand free listings because I haven't reached a certain sales threshold to qualify for the 50,000 listings. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of JOHN REID Vintage Movie

Re: [MOPO] for all you PAWN STARS fans

2012-08-24 Thread Franc
Another illusion shattered! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Lieberman Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 1:35 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] for all you PAWN STARS fans An email we just received

Re: [MOPO] for all you PAWN STARS fans

2012-08-24 Thread Franc
Next, someone is going to tell me that the Real Housewives of New Jersey and the Kardashians are staged, too! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Peter D'Antonio Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:53 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] Just incredible!

2012-08-22 Thread Franc
Frescoes are the hardest to restore because of the process in which they were originally created. I can't imagine why somebody let this old lady even touch it. Although no one authorized her to restore the fresco, when they saw her painting over it they should have removed her. FRANC

Re: [MOPO] Phyllis Diller 1917-2012

2012-08-20 Thread Franc
A lot smarter than Sarah Palin though! -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of rodxmorgan Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 6:02 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Phyllis Diller 1917-2012 As obnoxious as Martha Raye, Joe E

Re: [MOPO] Adjust Your Prices Accordingly

2012-08-01 Thread Franc
and Policy Academy 5. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of walter reuben Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 2:54 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Adjust Your Prices Accordingly They definitely made

Re: [MOPO] Adjust Your Prices Accordingly

2012-08-01 Thread Franc
Not really, Steve Guttenberg is still alive. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of walter reuben Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 3:52 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Adjust Your Prices Accordingly watch out

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Buyer from hell

2012-07-08 Thread Franc
I was stiffed by this Greek woman as well. Be warned. She changes her Ebay name frequently so that she can continue to buy things and not pay for them. She's a real loser. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Richard C Evans Sent

Re: [MOPO] I need help with a new series of Sexiest pre-1960 actress ever Face/Offs!

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
You also need to spell Loren's first name Sophia . FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 12:22 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] I need help with a new series

Re: [MOPO] I need help with a new series of Sexiest pre-1960 actress ever Face/Offs!

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
I think if you're going to consider Diana Dors an actress, you've got to put Jayne Mansfield, Gina Lolabrigida and Jane Russell on that list, too. Jennifer Jones needs to go on the list as well, since she was a real actress. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Buyer from hell

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
Bidder's Block List. Franc Martarella Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Buyer from hell

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
Yes, I guess when it happens to someone else it's extremely funny but when it happen to you, you harbor the memory for years! FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 2:46 PM To: Franc; MoPo-L

Re: [MOPO] I need help with a new series of Sexiest pre-1960 actress ever Face/Offs!

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
Ah, those Italian with those crazy names spelled phonetically! Franc Martarella -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Kirby McDaniel Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 2:55 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] I need help

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Buyer from hell

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
Bruce, I agree with your sentiments here but I also think that there's just a general lack of courtesy that has become the standard, not the exception. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Saturday, July 07

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Buyer from hell

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
that kids speak in the limited vulgar vocabulary you mentioned Judith because they've also lost the ability to spell, write sentences and read and it's all thanks to Twitter which has to be the biggest waste of time ever invented. Well, that's my rant for the night. FRANC -Original Message

Re: [MOPO] Bad taste E-Bay transaction -- any similar experiences

2012-06-27 Thread Franc
I ship everything by insured priority mail with a delivery confirmation and I have found the scams have mostly ceased. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Irvin J. Gelb Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 10:09 AM To: MoPo-L

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