[MOPO] Credit where due

2024-04-08 Thread Tommy Barr
As someone who seemed to make an implicit criticism of Jason at movieposterexchange in the past, I would like to state that my recent dealings with him have been excellent and I am more than happy to continue to do business there. Tommy Barr Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site

[MOPO] Autographs

2024-02-22 Thread Tommy Barr
So, on the subject of autographs, I have a half sheet for Belle of the NIneties autographed by Mae West, if anyone is interested. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to

Re: [MOPO] Backing

2024-02-06 Thread Tommy Barr
I send anything needng backed or restored to them from Ireland. Always excellent and reasonably priced. On Tue, 6 Feb 2024, 02:34 Posteritati, wrote: > Has anyone used Backing to the Future in Canada? > > Thanks, > Sam > > *posteritati.com* > 239 Centre St FL 4 | New

[MOPO] 1st Dibs

2024-01-06 Thread Tommy Barr
Just wondering if any MOPOers sell or have applied to sell on this platform? Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] Pretty damn good.

2023-12-20 Thread Tommy Barr
wrote: > I'm not a hater. I've bought from them several times. I just do not like > their *very high* premium percentage, which in my view, is excessive. You > may disagree and that's fine. It's all in one's point of view. > > > On Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 05:52:17 AM PST

Re: [MOPO] Pretty damn good.

2023-12-20 Thread Tommy Barr
So, are those who don't like Heritage HAters? Tommy On Wed, 20 Dec 2023, 05:12 Larry Brooks, < 021723856377-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu> wrote: > Looks like Bruce did pretty good, I'm very happy for him. I'd rather buy > a poster from one of his auctions over Heritage's total-greed

Re: [MOPO] Want to give a unique holiday gift? Our auctions sure beat getting ties!

2023-12-05 Thread Tommy Barr
Strangely, I have a similar experience. On Tue, 5 Dec 2023, 17:18 peter contarino, wrote: > I keep buying my wife nice posters but she doesn't really seem to > appreciate them... > > On Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 9:22 AM Bruce Hershenson > wrote: > >> >> >> *Want to give (or receive) a unique holiday

Re: [MOPO] A question for everyone on MoPo (except the haters)

2023-11-30 Thread Tommy Barr
On a lighter note, many people have been predicting 'The end of the world is nigh' for some time, yet here we still are, so probably 'ending soon' can be before it's even started!. Tommy On Wed, 29 Nov 2023, 22:12 Michael Spampinato, wrote: > Bruce, > > Why not just announce the end date in

Re: [MOPO] A question for everyone on MoPo (except the haters)

2023-11-29 Thread Tommy Barr
s in Calif and so she senta plane ticket and he saw his > grtrandkids after he got back he passed away shortly after... what a > testimony to his prioritys.. > Merry Christmas > Tom > Hollywood dream factory® > since 1977 > Love your family and friends > > On 2023-11-29 06:01

Re: [MOPO] A question for everyone on MoPo (except the haters)

2023-11-29 Thread Tommy Barr
not automatically mean that you hate them. Tommy On Wed, 29 Nov 2023, 14:20 Zeev Drach, wrote: > It’s self-censorship! Just self control, judgement and discretion. If one > can… > > > > Zeev > > > > > > *From:* Tommy Barr > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9

Re: [MOPO] A question for everyone on MoPo (except the haters)

2023-11-29 Thread Tommy Barr
I resent the suggestion here. If Bruce is going to bring personal feelings on to Mopo then are we to censor who can or cannot participate? On Wed, 29 Nov 2023, 13:58 Zeev Drach, wrote: > Playing dumb, Tommy? > > > > Zeev > > > > > > > > *From:* MoPo

Re: [MOPO] A question for everyone on MoPo (except the haters)

2023-11-29 Thread Tommy Barr
What would be interesting is a definition of 'the haters'. Hate questions; hate Mopo; hate posters; hate Bruce; hate anything and everything? On Wed, 29 Nov 2023 at 03:59, Tom Martin < dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com> wrote: > reminds me when President Bill Clinton debated the meaning of

Re: [MOPO] STAR WARS PROOFS  CineMasterpieces VINTAGE MOVIE POSTERS

2023-11-26 Thread Tommy Barr
And seeing that posters described as 'proofs' were more valuable than simply one sheets, that is hardly surprising. Tommy On Sun, 26 Nov 2023, 15:59 Bruce Hershenson, wrote: > If THAT'S not proof, I don't know what is! > > On Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 8:39 AM David Lieberman < >

[MOPO] What's beneath?

2023-11-02 Thread Tommy Barr
Looking for some help please. I recently purchased a UV back-light and noticed that a linenbacked poster has some purple patches under a white background - anyone know what they might be? Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Aw: Re: [MOPO] Can‘t beat the STAR WARS craze…

2023-10-20 Thread Tommy Barr
Assume the bidders are supporting the charity. On Fri, 20 Oct 2023, 18:27 Helmut Hamm, wrote: > The darn thing closed at $785. Not bad for what used to be a $7.85 > reprint. > > *Gesendet:* Freitag, 20. Oktober 2023 um 17:09 Uhr > *Von:* "Toochis r" > *An:* texasmu...@web.de > *Cc:*

Re: [MOPO] FA: What can I can invest in that has not gone sky high in recent years?

2023-10-18 Thread Tommy Barr
Strangely, most people I know want to invest in something that has gone up in price. Tommy On Wed, 18 Oct 2023 at 13:47, Bruce Hershenson wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > *People keep saying to me "Bruce, what is something I can invest in that > has not gone sky high in recent years?". Can I

Re: [MOPO] Movie Poster Exchange / Jason

2023-10-05 Thread Tommy Barr
I would just like to second that as I received a resolution to my problem as well. Tommy On Thu, 5 Oct 2023, 16:17 Todd Feiertag, wrote: > I just want everyone to know that Jason has kept his word and that I > received my items in good order. > > I don't know what the issues were as it's none

Re: [MOPO] Not responding

2023-10-04 Thread Tommy Barr
using your body and rep as a shield against interlopers like me - as if > they need it, as if they can't speak for themselves, when I'm not parrying > anyone with aggression like you routinely do. Now you're doing it against > me, a dude who's likely ALSO been around a helluva lot longer than you've > been alive.

[MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] Aw: Re: [MOPO] Addendum - Not responding

2023-09-30 Thread Tommy Barr
Should have sent to all. -- Forwarded message - From: Tommy Barr Date: Sat, 30 Sept 2023, 14:50 Subject: Re: [MOPO] Aw: Re: [MOPO] Addendum - Not responding To: Helmut Hamm To be fair, my problem is not about receipt of posters but something else entirely. Not sure why Jason

[MOPO] Not responding

2023-09-29 Thread Tommy Barr
I had hoped that it wouldn't be necessary to ask this again, but is anyone having problems with movieposterexchange? Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: [MOPO] What was the most grueling high rated movie you have watched?

2023-07-17 Thread Tommy Barr
I think this discussion, particularly Bruce's contribution, raises an interesting question about the purpose of films. Are they simply to entertain, or can some be more challenging art? I haven't seen *Jeanne Dielman etc*., but from what I read it is supposed to be boring and gruelling even, as it

Re: [MOPO] NOTICE OF CONCERN

2023-06-17 Thread Tommy Barr
Is MOPO to become a forum for dealer grievances or remain one of the few places where movie poster collectors can discuss matters of interest? Tommy On Fri, 16 Jun 2023, 23:01 Christopher Quarles, wrote: > Great idea Bruce! > > Chris Quarles > > > On Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at 7:13 PM Bruce

[MOPO] Back on track?

2023-03-30 Thread Tommy Barr
I received an email from Jason at movieposterexchange saying that shipments were now 'flying out the door'. Maybe some of you could confirm that, please? Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___

Re: [MOPO] Movieposterexchange

2023-01-22 Thread Tommy Barr
his predicament had heard back from Jason, that he'd been suitably >>> apologetic and was going to ship outstanding orders. But he has not >>> responded to my efforts to make contact and I am still waiting for the >>> poster I won back in August At this point, I have

[MOPO] Movieposterexchange

2023-01-09 Thread Tommy Barr
Just wondering if anyone has managed to make contact with Jason (or any representative of the site.) Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing

Re: [MOPO] Whats going on with Movie Poster Exchange ??

2022-11-14 Thread Tommy Barr
I've been emailing him but no reply. I notice FB friends have been trying to contact him with no success. Bit strange. Tommy On Mon, 14 Nov 2022, 00:18 Charles Stevens, wrote: > I too have not had success in getting posters that I’ve paid for from MPE. > I’ve been able to get Jason

Re: [MOPO] RIP George Theofiles

2022-08-26 Thread Tommy Barr
I came to the hobby late in life and I have to admit that I am very envious of the close-knit nature of the movie poster collecting community in U.S..It is obvious that people like Greg and Bruce gained so much knowledge and love of the hobby from their association and friendship with an older

[MOPO] Bernard Cribbins

2022-07-28 Thread Tommy Barr
and Fawlty Towers, as well as being the voice of the Wombles. A wonderful character actor with great comic timing. Tommy Barr Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from

[MOPO] Treasures of the Silent Screen

2022-07-04 Thread Tommy Barr
Received the catalogue for Heritage's auction today - a beautifully illustrated 350 pages of rare silent era posters, including some foldout pages. A fantastic reference work in its own right. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] EVAN ZWEIFEL

2022-06-03 Thread Tommy Barr
He liked a post of mine on FB a couple of days ago so presumably he is alive and kicking. Tommy On Fri, 3 Jun 2022 at 17:55, Glenn Taranto wrote: > Is anyone on the list friends with Evan? > > He contacted me a few months back regarding some material but seems to > have disappeared. Is he OK?

[MOPO] USPS thorough investigation (NOT!)

2022-04-28 Thread Tommy Barr
that happened was that they looked up my tracking details and after a few weeks reposted the original and completely nonsensical information. Utterly ridiculous! Tommy Barr Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Interesting.

2022-04-19 Thread Tommy Barr
ll 90% of our auctions under $20.. See how great we > are"). Shipping & materials costs are brutal now. I can ship 10lbs of > posters to L.A. via UPS for $14 (as long as it is packed in a triangular or > square box) but a 2lb to NYC is $25-35 depending on which of the 3 shippers

[MOPO] Interesting.

2022-04-18 Thread Tommy Barr
Hi all, I was just communicating with HA regarding the criteria for inclusion of movie posters in their Signature Auctions. I'm told that they are looking for pieces which should realistically fetch a minimum of $1000, but 'that value threshold may be raised in the future as we explore other

Re: [MOPO] No more posters for germany

2022-04-07 Thread Tommy Barr
It would seem that this is all part of an EU Directive on recyclable packaging, but instead of an EU wide single set of requirements it appears that each country is passing its own law regarding this. I'm no expert but I think France, Spain and Italy also require packaging documentation of some

[MOPO] Happy St. Patrick's Day

2022-03-17 Thread Tommy Barr
Best wishes from Ireland to all Mopoers. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a

[MOPO] Have a look!

2022-03-11 Thread Tommy Barr
The Graduate and Rock Around The Clock one sheets, Star Wars quad, all linen backed, now added to my eBay shop. https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/reeldealposters Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] HA auctions

2022-02-28 Thread Tommy Barr
I assume that you all have noticed that Heritage's poster auction has substantially reduced post-Grey. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo

Re: [MOPO] From Grey Smith formerly of Heritage Auctions

2022-02-06 Thread Tommy Barr
As I was saying . . . On Sun, 6 Feb 2022, 16:50 Alan Heimann, wrote: > March auction pushed to April ..is this the first ripple? > > On Sat, Feb 5, 2022 at 7:57 PM Christopher Quarles > wrote: > >> We will miss you Grey! Good luck in all your future endeavors. >> >> Chris Quarles >> >> On Sat,

[MOPO] HA and movie posters - the future?

2022-02-04 Thread Tommy Barr
. Also, given the recent hike of minimum buyers' premium to $29, HA abhor low value items so I would expect there might now be a tendency to impose a minimum estimate or reserve ($100+?). As I said, those are surmises, but I am pretty certain that Grey's departure heralds some changes. Tommy Barr

[MOPO] Silent hills, please

2022-01-12 Thread Tommy Barr
Is there a film that you have made a decision that you never want to see, in the cinema , TV or any medium, even if the reason may be completely illogical? For me it is The Sound of Music. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Poster restoration Florida

2021-12-11 Thread Tommy Barr
Fontaine did some work for me couple of years ago but she has since stopped due to having to concentrate on her core design business. Tommy On Sat, 11 Dec 2021, 22:04 Susan Heim, wrote: > There use to be a gal in Florida named Fontaine Ayala. She is the poster > dealer Tom Hammond's daughter.

Re: [MOPO] USPS is the WORST

2021-11-19 Thread Tommy Barr
I sent a tube by Parcelforce within UK a couple of months ago and they lost it. I have had to jump through hoops to make a claim - screenshots, copies of emails and answering multiple questions. Not settled yet but their last question was really unbelievable. 'Can you tell us why you sent the

Re: [MOPO] Increase in minimum buyer's premium at HA

2021-10-21 Thread Tommy Barr
Yes, I just noticed it when looking at some items on the site. It does seem to have been sneaked in without any notice. Does seem excessive and will certainly prevent me from bidding on lower value items. Tommy On Thu, 21 Oct 2021, 04:13 Moviemem Original Movie Posters, < johnr...@moviemem.com>

Re: [MOPO] AW: [MOPO] ebay Payments

2021-07-31 Thread Tommy Barr
I would also recommend Ewbanks in U.K.. Tommy On Sat, 31 Jul 2021 at 08:00, filip de volder wrote: > I have no problem to attest that since i started selling through > emovieposter , emovieposter is indeed a great alternative to eBay , i > still sell through eBay too but for someone wanting

Re: [MOPO] Aw: Re: [MOPO] AW: [MOPO] ebay Payments

2021-07-31 Thread Tommy Barr
Oh Helmut, if we knew of such a source I think we might want to keep it secret! No doubt that auction prices have gone up to such an extent that buying for resale is becoming less attractive, so maybe the only option is to increase retail prices. Tommy On Sat, 31 Jul 2021 at 13:37, Helmut Hamm

Re: [MOPO] The Post Office has gone DRASTICALLY downhill the past few years especially NOW

2021-07-24 Thread Tommy Barr
I have sent posters to the U.S. from U.K. for several years without any problems, but one I sent to Texas on 3rd June appears, according to tracking, to have been in Chicago since 7th June. I assumed it had been lost and refunded the buyer, but from what I read here it seems possible that it might

Re: [MOPO] Mopo..hello Folks

2021-06-16 Thread Tommy Barr
Keep coming back, Tom. On Wed, 16 Jun 2021 at 17:19, Tom Martin < dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com> wrote: > new adventure .so thankful..today I got my prosthetic leg > foot...its rather odd as my left foot is fused and had wounds and my > right was amputated in feb4,, anvil be 65 in

[MOPO] US auctions

2021-04-19 Thread Tommy Barr
Has anyone in Europe sold posters through an auction house in USA, and if so how did you get paid? Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] Happy St Patrick's day

2021-03-17 Thread Tommy Barr
vities. > > Shelly > > > -- > *From:* MoPo List on behalf of Tommy Barr < > tommymb...@gmail.com> > *Sent:* 17 March 2021 13:35 > *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > *Subject:* [MOPO] Happy St Patrick's day > > Best wishes to you all from Ireland. > >

[MOPO] Happy St Patrick's day

2021-03-17 Thread Tommy Barr
Best wishes to you all from Ireland. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a

Re: [MOPO] Aw: Re: [MOPO] Thank you, Great Britain!

2021-03-13 Thread Tommy Barr
Sorry, Helmut, but while I may not agree with Filip's choice of language I certainly agree with its sentiments. Confiscating lunch sandwiches from lorry drivers entering Europe because they contain ham? Both sides need to be more grown-up and sort out the mess that Brexit has caused, but Brussels

[MOPO] Posters as investment

2021-03-10 Thread Tommy Barr
Since the recent discussion on poster prices I have been wondering about what the long-term trend of values might be. I am thinking especially of those which fetch higher prices at the moment, and might be considered as investment vehicles. Obviously the best reason to buy anything is because it

Re: [MOPO] Thank you, Great Britain!

2021-03-09 Thread Tommy Barr
living in Northern Island… ;-)) > > Am 09.03.2021 um 17:20 schrieb Tommy Barr : > > Helmut, > > You think Germany is bad, you're lucky that you're not living in Northern > Ireland. Our neither in nor out status is a mess, meaning that getting > items even from the rest of UK is now

Re: [MOPO] Thank you, Great Britain!

2021-03-09 Thread Tommy Barr
Helmut, You think Germany is bad, you're lucky that you're not living in Northern Ireland. Our neither in nor out status is a mess, meaning that getting items even from the rest of UK is now next to impossible. Tommy On Tue, 9 Mar 2021 at 16:00, Helmut Hamm wrote: > If any MoPo members from

Re: [MOPO] Auction Prices - the unloved Style D

2021-03-03 Thread Tommy Barr
has been curtailed so seems > more activity in buying items of personal interest. I’m not so sure how > much is being spent by those wishing to more diversely invest in their > portfolio in collectibles, but there surely must be that element too. > > I’m thankful for the gain in the

Re: [MOPO] Auction Prices

2021-03-02 Thread Tommy Barr
gt; might deliver a much needed self-gratification. Well, that was three simple > reasons... > > Plus, many new collectors may have the false impression that buying at > auction sort of guarantees a 'fair market price'. In cases like a rare and > desirable Tarantino poster, this might

Re: [MOPO] Auction prices

2021-03-01 Thread Tommy Barr
re lazy. Ooops, > that five simple reasons now. > > Helmut > > > Am 01.03.2021 um 12:50 schrieb Tommy Barr : > > After our musings on the prices fetched at the Ewbank's auction I notice > that HA has also seen some strange price hikes at the weekend. For example, >

[MOPO] Auction prices

2021-03-01 Thread Tommy Barr
After our musings on the prices fetched at the Ewbank's auction I notice that HA has also seen some strange price hikes at the weekend. For example, Battle of Britain o/s folded 7.5 @$300; The Lion King o/s rolled 8.5 @$324: Titanic 2xo/s rolled 8.5 @$324. Given that those can be bought online

Re: [MOPO] Ewbanks Auction today

2021-02-27 Thread Tommy Barr
I watched the auction sporadically and agree that there were some strange results. I think, however, that prices have been volatile on all the auction sites recently, even HA and emovie showing some anomalous results.Some posters which normally fetch mid double figures have been going for three

Re: [MOPO] So We Begin Our 26th Year...

2021-02-25 Thread Tommy Barr
MO POwer to your elbow. Tommy On Thu, 25 Feb 2021 at 03:57, Toochis r wrote: > Happy Mopo! > > On Wed, Feb 24, 2021 at 5:34 PM Alan Adler wrote: > >> Happy Mopo to Everyone! >> >> Alan >> >> >> On Feb 24, 2021, at 5:32 PM, Michael B. < >> 00326bbd94f8-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu>

Re: [MOPO] Ebay VAT compliance -

2020-12-04 Thread Tommy Barr
Don't disagree but just wondering what you think the alternative is? On Fri, 4 Dec 2020 at 14:25, Helmut Hamm wrote: > Frankly, this is what you get when you lay yourself in bed with The > Corporation. All the empty suits care for is money and more money. > > Just for the record, at this point

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Managed Payments?

2020-12-03 Thread Tommy Barr
Seems to work efficiently and pay out weekly with no hassles - I'm fine with it. Tommy On Thu, 3 Dec 2020 at 08:14, Alan Adler wrote: > Hi All - > > What do you folks think about the new Ebay Managed Payments plan? > > Alan > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com >

Re: [MOPO] Paypal's refund policy

2020-09-08 Thread Tommy Barr
It is my understanding (though I could be wrong) that with its Managed Payments eBay will refund all fees where a full refund to the buyer is given, but not on a partial refund. On Mon, 7 Sep 2020 at 23:46, John Reid wrote: > Hi Helmut > I think this illustrates my concern. Paypal fees are a

Re: [MOPO] Olivia de Havilland has passed away at 104

2020-07-26 Thread Tommy Barr
Sad to hear - probably with her boots on. Tommy On Sun, 26 Jul 2020 at 18:17, Susan Heim wrote: > Sad news from Paris, France. Olivia de Havilland has passed away at 104. > > Sue > Hollywood Poster Frames > > -- > > To unsubscribe from the MoPo-L list, click the

Re: [MOPO] I just said good-bye to my ebay store

2020-06-28 Thread Tommy Barr
thestart > fair deals, good packing and goodmaterials > > Hollywood dream factory® > since 1977 > kind regards, Tom > ps never used the global shipping of ebay > > > > On 2020-06-27 11:28, Tommy Barr wrote: > > Sorry, Kirby, but I and a lot of others here in the U

Re: [MOPO] I just said good-bye to my ebay store

2020-06-27 Thread Tommy Barr
Sorry, Kirby, but I and a lot of others here in the UK think eBay's Global Shipping Program is a total rip-off. I refuse to buy from any seller who insists I use it. Tommy On Sat, 27 Jun 2020 at 16:16, Kirby McDaniel wrote: > We use the Ebay Global Shipping program, and it is very easy for

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

2020-04-14 Thread Tommy Barr
Can I just add to that my 92 year old mother fell and broke her hip 2 weeks ago but was immediately admitted to hospital and had an operation. Even though the NHS is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic it is still treating those in need. Thank heavens for the NHS. Tommy On Tue, 14 Apr 2020 at

Re: [MOPO] Heritage and casablanca material

2020-03-23 Thread Tommy Barr
Yes, some really astounding prices. I was lucky enough to pick up a couple of cheaper items (at below estimate) so pleased with that. Tommy On Sun, 22 Mar 2020 at 20:45, Alan Heimann wrote: > Prices astound even in today’s ( Sunday’s) session ..almost felt like 2 > guys in a bidding war

[MOPO] Clean hands

2020-03-14 Thread Tommy Barr
Just to hope that all Mopoers and their families are keeping safe and well during this real-life disaster movie. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: [MOPO] It's Our SILVER Anniversary! 25 Years of MoPo!

2020-02-27 Thread Tommy Barr
who have been here a long time know more or less everything there is to know about movie posters? Tommy Barr On Thu, 27 Feb 2020 at 11:03, Adam Kennedy wrote: > As one of the newer members of the list, I have to thank you all for > allowing us to join 25 years of friendship and i

[MOPO] We all get older

2019-10-20 Thread Tommy Barr
Having followed the recent (somewhat cliquish) posts on the problems of aging, fires and earthquakes I should like to add my own observations. First of all, don't live in California! I know we Europeans are supposed to have a more fatalistic mindset but, at the age of 72, I see no reason to stop

Re: [MOPO] Frankenstein meets the Space Monster one sheet wanted

2019-09-01 Thread Tommy Barr
Filip, Maybe time you watched Bambi again. Tommy On Sat, 31 Aug 2019 at 17:53, filip de volder wrote: > MOPO stands for Movie Posters so it’s time for you to go in a straight > jacket . > > > > Sent from Mail for > Windows 10 > > >

[MOPO] 3 years old but interesting

2019-08-07 Thread Tommy Barr
Just came across this and don't think this has been posted here before. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/jan/28/why-modern-movie-posters-are-so-dreadful Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Imaginary rock posters

2019-07-18 Thread Tommy Barr
Love these. Think Big Yellow Taxi particularly inspired. On Thu, 18 Jul 2019 at 03:33, Sam Sarowitz wrote: > Thought these were great: >

Re: [MOPO] A MoPo Question for Scott

2019-06-06 Thread Tommy Barr
2008, 382 On Thu, 6 Jun 2019 at 13:41, Michael Danes < 013d65768e00-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu> wrote: > Bruce - great question! Let’s open it up to guesses before Scott tells us. > I’ll guess 2006 and 473 members. > > Thanks, > MIchael Danese > > On Jun 6, 2019, at 6:35 AM, Bruce

[MOPO] Looking for . . .

2019-02-04 Thread Tommy Barr
One sheets for Camelot (1967) and Mame (1974). Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

[MOPO] Auction prices

2019-01-29 Thread Tommy Barr
Hi all, Some time ago I wrote that it seemed that there appeared to be a falling off of prices at auction (specifically HA's signature) but recent events seem to contradict that. Following online auctions in last few weeks it seems that prices realised have rarely been more volatile and values

Re: [MOPO] Retiring and selling my inventory

2019-01-29 Thread Tommy Barr
Oh to be 64 again! On Tue, 29 Jan 2019 at 02:32, Kirby McDaniel wrote: > Will you still need me / > Will you still feed me / > When I'm 64? > > Dave is Canadian! He don't know from Medicare! > > K. > > > On Jan 28, 2019, at 8:10 PM, allen day wrote: > > Hi Dave, > > 64 isn't bad at all ...

Re: [MOPO] OT: Beatles and Marilyn for sale - and a question (scroll down) about signed items.

2018-11-30 Thread Tommy Barr
I can see that an autograph on a poster could be regarded by purists as a fault, but I imagine most people who are not avid collectors but only buying one or two items might be very well impressed by authentic signatures. I suppose also the size and position of the signature would be important.

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Signature auction [EXTERNAL]

2018-11-19 Thread Tommy Barr
e correct. > > This amounts to a general value of around $1600 per poster. > > I am surprised one would find this to be a lower valued auction. > > That being said, thank you to all of our buyers and consignors! > > It was a nice success. > > Grey > > > > >

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Signature auction

2018-11-19 Thread Tommy Barr
ms that did very very well. It will be > interesting to see what happens at the upcoming Emovieposter auction > before I think if we are seeing a new trend. > > Ira > > > > > From: MoPo List on behalf of Tommy Barr < > tommymb...@gmail.com> > Rep

[MOPO] Heritage Signature auction

2018-11-19 Thread Tommy Barr
Having a look at the prices fetched in the recent HA auction I notice that quite a few don't make minimum estimate bids - overvalued, lack of interest or decline in the market? Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] English one sheets

2018-09-25 Thread Tommy Barr
I should just confirm, though, that there is a connection from the seller to StudioCanal, as I contacted SC before bidding to buy any of the posters, and they informed me that the eBayers were acting on their behalf. On Tue, 25 Sep 2018 at 16:56, Tommy Barr wrote: > Oops - lesson in do

Re: [MOPO] English one sheets

2018-09-25 Thread Tommy Barr
sed Peeping Tom in England in 1960. > > http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/archiveitem/11353878.html > > My money would be on most/all of those duo-tone English 1-sheets being > re-release posters. > > > > > On Sep 25, 2018, at 8:36 AM, Tommy Barr wrote: > > In tod

[MOPO] English one sheets

2018-09-25 Thread Tommy Barr
In today's auction on emovieposters there are 2 English one sheets for Scars of Dracula, one listed as the first release and one as an undated re-release. While there is no doubt that the full colour poster is the first release, according to StudioCanal who now own the archive for most English

Re: [MOPO] Sotheby's auction

2018-09-04 Thread Tommy Barr
McDaniel wrote: > Do you mean bank account or are you making a sexist remark? > > > On Sep 4, 2018, at 10:50 AM, Tommy Barr wrote: > > Whoever they are it is obviously a competition to see who has the biggest > one, and I don't mean brain! > > On Tue, 4 Sep 2018 at 1

Re: [MOPO] Sotheby's auction

2018-09-04 Thread Tommy Barr
Whoever they are it is obviously a competition to see who has the biggest one, and I don't mean brain! On Tue, 4 Sep 2018 at 16:42, Kirby McDaniel wrote: > Or the RUSSIANS! > > On Sep 4, 2018, at 10:23 AM, Tommy Barr wrote: > > Could be American bidders, though. > > On

Re: [MOPO] Sotheby's auction

2018-09-04 Thread Tommy Barr
Aha! A thickening of the plot. On Tue, 4 Sep 2018 at 16:42, Kirby McDaniel wrote: > Or the RUSSIANS! > > On Sep 4, 2018, at 10:23 AM, Tommy Barr wrote: > > Could be American bidders, though. > > On Tue, 4 Sep 2018 at 16:01, Kirby McDaniel wrote: > >> In the word

Re: [MOPO] Sotheby's auction

2018-09-04 Thread Tommy Barr
y Brits, > > Kirby > > > > On Sep 4, 2018, at 7:17 AM, Helmut Hamm wrote: > > > > I bought a small stack of them on ebay for like $20 a piece around the > same time. Too bad they are all gone… > > > > Helmut > > > > > >> Am 04.09.2

[MOPO] Sotheby's auction

2018-09-04 Thread Tommy Barr
Some really mad money being bid here - I bought one of these (unbacked) for £9 in 2013.. https://www.sothebys.com/buy/e399a0d9-346e-427a-876a-cf84a04fce4a/lots/27a42f5e-3554-4053-b0a0-1fa3f738a099 Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] Goldfinger

2018-06-23 Thread Tommy Barr
Looking for a one sheet. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed

[MOPO] Hitchcock poster

2018-05-14 Thread Tommy Barr
Anyone interested in an I Confess linen backed one sheet ? Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

[MOPO] MPB.auction

2018-03-29 Thread Tommy Barr
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[MOPO] A favour for a stranger

2018-02-22 Thread Tommy Barr
I have been contacted by a person from Germany who wishes to know if I can help him find an original Rambo II standee. If you have one please let me know condition, price and shipping cost to Germany. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] High Society (1956)

2018-02-18 Thread Tommy Barr
Looking for an insert or one sheet. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message

Re: [MOPO] The Party one sheet B (1968)

2018-02-01 Thread Tommy Barr
How about $195 (or any currency equivalent)? On 31 January 2018 at 13:44, Tommy Barr <tommymb...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sold by Bruce this weekend in condition 6.0 for $222 - I have one in > condition 8.0 for only $3 more ($225) including shipping (from UK). Please > get in touc

[MOPO] The Party one sheet B (1968)

2018-01-31 Thread Tommy Barr
Sold by Bruce this weekend in condition 6.0 for $222 - I have one in condition 8.0 for only $3 more ($225) including shipping (from UK). Please get in touch if interested. Tommy Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Ira Resnick Auction At Bonhams

2017-11-24 Thread Tommy Barr
Interesting that a Searchers linen backed insert sold for $625 here and a non-backed one in the HA Signature for $1553. On 24 November 2017 at 16:19, MoviePoster Collectors < moviepostercollect...@gmail.com> wrote: > So it's over and plenty sold for . > >

[MOPO] Black Friday, White Christmas

2017-11-24 Thread Tommy Barr
Worth taking another look - all linen backed and with free shipping - offers end 29th.. White Christmas half sheet https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222710416351 Peter Pan insert https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322869165577 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance one sheet https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322855705021

[MOPO] Early festive cheer

2017-11-07 Thread Tommy Barr
Less than 7 weeks to go, Let it snow, let it snow - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222710416351 Soon be PANtomime time - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322869165577 Free postage worldwide. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

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