[MOPO] Is eBay in touble?

2008-06-23 Thread Brek Anderson
Anyone else notice all the discounts eBay is offering expiring June 30th? I was ask, along with many if not all of you, if I wanted to sign up for a 2% credit bonus on purchases till June 30th. Then I got an email that untill June 30th they would triple that amount to 6% on any purchase. Then I

Re: [MOPO] Is eBay in touble?

2008-06-23 Thread Phil Edwards
To quote a clothing brand.. they are fukced. Phil - Original Message - From: Brek Anderson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 3:58 PM Subject: [MOPO] Is eBay in touble? Anyone else notice all the discounts eBay is offering expiring June 30th? I

[MOPO] George Carlin-- good bye

2008-06-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
hey all, George Carlin, the dean of counterculture comedians whose biting insights on life and language were immortalized in his Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV routine, died of heart failure Sunday. He was 71. Carlin went into a Santa Monica hospital Sunday afternoon complaining

Re: [MOPO] MOPO - the third eye- and the minds eye --------Dyslexia

2008-06-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
thats it!!! you've eaten bad tomatoes and too much mercury-laden tuna and seafood. at least it is becoming more clear!!! i have read one of the first signs of mercury poisoning are dreams of grandeur and celebrity...lol On Jun 22, 2008, at 6:25 PM, Tom Martin wrote: I eat frash

Re: [MOPO] THE BIRDS in Hi-Def

2008-06-23 Thread Phil Edwards
Kirby - perhaps not memory fails, so much as where your local house sat in the food chain when it came to second hand prints. Quality of local presentation being of high order as you describe would not disguise quality of print. No question that Eastman Color prints were often way substandard

Re: [MOPO] Print edition of Business Week is out, significant changes from online version

2008-06-23 Thread Bruce Hershenson
Good idea Kevin! But I have next to no current posters. The ones on the walls are ones that don't even sell for $1, or which the buyer never pays for (usually a dollar or two). I keep putting them up on the walls, and eventually I will have all 35,000 square feet plastered with crummy posters (and

Re: [MOPO] Is eBay in touble?

2008-06-23 Thread Bruce Hershenson
I would say that very few businesses have given lots of discounts when business is booming! In this case, it is surely earnings related. If they can get their second quarter numbers up, the stock price will likely keep from tanking for another 30-90 days, and that lets all the insiders sell

Re: [MOPO] TOUGH, TOUGH trivia question

2008-06-23 Thread Michael B
our friend Joe at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) gave an alternate answer, which made me thinkthere were a few pictures on the wall: The actress was Deanna Durbin. I saw the same thing you did at the Anne Franck House and was moved beyond belief!!

Re: [MOPO] TOUGH, TOUGH trivia question

2008-06-23 Thread Richard Auras
It has been a few years since I went through the Anne Frank House and my memories of those days is fading but the item I remember most of the house was the Holland Deft (sp?) Blue toilet.  I must have missed the Deanna pic. Rick www.ilovefilms.com - Original Message From:

Re: [MOPO] Is eBay in touble?

2008-06-23 Thread dianademail-lastmo
It looks like ebay is trying a lot of different tricks and promotions right about now. I received an e-coupon for 10% off a purchase over $100.  I also received one for free shipping. Then came 5 free listings today only. So they are really hustling. Diana

Re: [MOPO] George Carlin-- good bye

2008-06-23 Thread Dave Rosen
After Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor and Bill Hicks, George was one of my comedic heroes. My friends and I would repeat his pothead observations to each other verbatim in the 70s and I loved that he went from that to being a cranky iconoclast later on. Carlin. Dead. Now that's a dirty word. Dave

[MOPO] Very interesting history of eBay from the London Review of Books

2008-06-23 Thread Cory glaberson
Here is the URL http://www.lrb.co.uk/v30/n12/jone01_.html This is from Thomas Jones Diary for June 19th ** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507) Visit the MoPo Mailing

[MOPO] Did We Ask for a REMAKE of this Film?

2008-06-23 Thread channinglylethomson
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Re: [MOPO] Did We Ask for a REMAKE of this Film?

2008-06-23 Thread Alan Adler
Sounds lubberly. Alan On Jun 23, 2008, at 9:35 AM, channinglylethomson wrote: http://www.avguide.com/news/2008/06/17/my-fair-lady-to-return-to- the-big-screen/ Channing! Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] ebay made another improvement............

2008-06-23 Thread Michael B
a few days ago, i noticed that ebay change the way to SEARCH.? i used to be able to limit?my search to ORIGINAL POSETERS, and hit SEARCH TITLE and DESCRIPTION I USED TO PLUG IN? hitchcock or bette davis or cary grant, etc. well..with some new improvement they made.i cant

Re: [MOPO] ebay made another improvement............

2008-06-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
michael, why should it matter to the winning bidder who was bidding against him or her? and what do you mean by scrutinize the names of bidders? jeff On Jun 23, 2008, at 10:22 AM, Michael B wrote: another ebay pet peeve... ok, they block the bidder's names. but shouldnt the

[MOPO] OFF TOPIC - UNLESS YOU LOVE NOIR THRILLERS!

2008-06-23 Thread Alan Adler
Hello all in Mopo-land. Got a killer review for my new noir thriller - Just had to share it with you! Check it out. TOPANGA MESSENGER REVIEW: http://www.topangamessenger.com/articles.asp?SectionID=1ArticleID=3063 Now - if you gotta buy one! LINK TO AMAZON – TO ORDER AND REVIEWS:

[MOPO] WTB

2008-06-23 Thread Henry Mazel
'Bartlett's The One' poster. This is either a prop from Studio 60 on Sunset Strip, or from West Wing. If there are repos out there that would be fine. Henry www.ThePosterMint.com ** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.

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2008-06-23 Thread Rixposterz
Hi, Everyone, I have about 20 Auctions CLOSING WITHIN 5 TO 6 HOURS--ALL Items at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES!! If you have an extra minute, please take a look! Link to ALL Auctions plus INDIVIDUAL Links are below: _http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZrixposterz_

Re: [MOPO] Is eBay in touble?

2008-06-23 Thread Phil Edwards
No doubt quite correct, that's why there is more thna one speculator speculating that we might be seeing the beginning of death throes. The lates news, that the View Item page is to go another overhaul to make it less complicated also indicates that without admitting it, they are hearing what

Re: [MOPO] Is eBay in touble?

2008-06-23 Thread CK MacLeod
I think that seasonal factor - Summer's historically bad for the business and the stock - as well the economic downturn and especially the hit on discretionary spending caused by gas prices, as well as longer-term problems growing the business, have a lot more to do with recent discounting and

Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC - UNLESS YOU LOVE NOIR THRILLERS!

2008-06-23 Thread Tom Martin
Alan - that is GREAT! and it sounds like a great story. Im sure people say this all the time... But you really resemble George Lucas... And the dog,,, spitten Image of Lassie., I cant wait to see the video of the book and whats really cool is You have learned the art of

Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC - UNLESS YOU LOVE NOIR THRILLERS!

2008-06-23 Thread Alan Adler
Folks tell me I look more like Spielberg and Dolores looks more like Lucas. Alan On Jun 23, 2008, at 2:33 PM, Tom Martin wrote: Alan - that is GREAT! and it sounds like a great story. Im sure people say this all the time... But you really resemble George Lucas... And the dog,,,

Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC - UNLESS YOU LOVE NOIR THRILLERS!

2008-06-23 Thread Richard Del Belso
Wow! Congratulations, Alan. 'Way to go! RDB Richard Del Belso Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:10:54 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC - UNLESS YOU LOVE NOIR THRILLERS! To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Hello all in Mopo-land. Got a killer review for my new noir thriller

[MOPO] FA: Jurassic Park Lost World Lenticular on Ebay

2008-06-23 Thread victor saddow
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Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC - UNLESS YOU LOVE NOIR THRILLERS!

2008-06-23 Thread Tom Martin
ohh no definately ' Lucas Ive watched making of Star wars 896 times and I key in on details like face structure, noses, eyes.. etc. the dog,,, well I did a re- assessment looks to me like that dog from our Gang with a hollywood face lift clever very clever LUCAS!!! and

[MOPO] [Fwd: Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC - UNLESS YOU LOVE NOIR THRILLERS!]

2008-06-23 Thread Tom Martin
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[MOPO] Just in case you didn't see this on Ebay

2008-06-23 Thread Jeff Jewett
Now this is what I call a poster!! Any ideas on where something like this was displayed back in the day? Where would you put it today? A vertical 6 sheetAny others you know of in this format? Words do fail me.Diana Dors in all her splendor!

Re: [MOPO] MOPO - Poster and Tigers and Bears - OH MY- ART BELL show -the shift?

2008-06-23 Thread Roger Kim
That was a great post, Tom, even if it had nothing to do with posters or movies. I propose that we enter into a business agreement whereby you feed me your rough ideas, and I'll flesh them out into book form and perform a spellcheck. We will be listed as co-authors on the book and all

Re: [MOPO] Just in case you didn't see this on Ebay

2008-06-23 Thread MJ AK
This is amazing! I actually have this exact poster mounted on a heavy board in my garage. The text at the bottom is not intact on my poster, it cuts off at her feet.I always wondered what the heck it was...now I know. Thanks for pointing it out... Myles -Original Message- From:

Re: [MOPO] Just in case you didn't see this on Ebay

2008-06-23 Thread Alan Adler
Allied Artists was working with the idea at this time of a poster that could be cut out, pasted on board or wood and made into a life- size standee. You can see it also in the future girls 6 sheet from THINGS TO COME - an extremely rare piece. Alan On Jun 23, 2008, at 9:10 PM, Jeff Jewett

Re: [MOPO] Just in case you didn't see this on Ebay

2008-06-23 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
that is realy an interesting piece it is almost 14 foot tall!! I can't think that many theatres had any kind of process to display such a poster At 09:10 PM 6/23/2008, Jeff Jewett wrote: Now this is what I call a poster!! Any ideas on where something like this was displayed back in the

Re: [MOPO] Just in case you didn't see this on Ebay

2008-06-23 Thread Alan Adler
Okay - bigger than life? On Jun 23, 2008, at 9:44 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art wrote: that is realy an interesting piece it is almost 14 foot tall!! I can't think that many theatres had any kind of process to display such a poster At 09:10 PM 6/23/2008, Jeff Jewett wrote: Now this is

Re: [MOPO] Just in case you didn't see this on Ebay

2008-06-23 Thread Phil Edwards
Great poster! If you look through many old pressbooks you often see ideas for cutting up 3 and 6 sheet posters parts and mounting on board for either indoor or outdoor display. There was a shot floating around a couple of weeks back of a theatre with 2 or 3 KONG THREE SHEETS cut and board

Re: [MOPO] MOPO - Poster and Tigers and Bears - OH MY- ART BELL show -the shift?

2008-06-23 Thread Tom Martin
problem is... the truth most and can not be sold it must be given away free... so thats why all these so -called people sell there stuff.. its a gimmick and not real matter of fact my friend i was in a band with worked as head engineer for the Midwest stress center,, they sold millions of

Re: [MOPO] MOPO - Poster and Tigers and Bears - OH MY- ART BELL show -the shift?

2008-06-23 Thread Jeff Potokar
so let it be written, so let it be done! On Jun 23, 2008, at 9:32 PM, Tom Martin wrote: problem is... the truth most and can not be sold it must be given away free... so thats why all these so -called people sell there stuff.. its a gimmick and not real matter of fact my friend i was