Evan, Thanks for your feedback. Yup, No doubt that many people have had successful transactions with this Seller. The posters could be perfectly legitimate and I might have been very happy with the purchase. The DS Episode 1 poster went for $75 which is a real good deal if it is real.
However, her unwillingness to provide ANY information concerning either of the posters is amazing. I've asked many questions of many dealers and typically received a reply to at least some of the questions. Most dealers are glad to know that someone is interested in the poster and that he/she wants to ensure that everything is in order BEFORE he/she bids. Also, her NO RETURN policy is amazingly one-sided. This Seller insists on holding every single card and she had the gall to chide me for not trusting her. I believe that we can alter Sellers' behaviors by requiring a certain level of business practices. Vote with your wallet. She'll not get any of my business now or in the future. Bill -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Evan Zweifel Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 11:07 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Bill's Bad Seller UPDATE A disapointing reply. However, I should add that I have known this individual for many years and she is a wonderful person, knowlegeable in the area, and willing to sell on eBay with very reasonable opening bids, and her listings include decent descriptions. Items I have purchased in that past were well packaged and arrived promptly. She has been listing since July 2001 with 0 negative feedbacks -- an indication that I am not alone in this opinion. Its unfortunate that a eBay's sales model encourages so much sceptisim in both sellers and bidders. This is certainly a result of having scads of reprints available hawked as originals, and irrisponsible (and picky) bidders unwilling to send a check. Evan. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DISCLAIMER: This message contains information concerning my personal experience with this particular Seller. It is not intended to be a wholesale condemnation of this Seller. It's possible that this Seller has had many positive transactions with the movie poster collecting community. However based upon my experience, I WILL NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER Seller: Ebay ID = spookycyn Broomfield, CO Items in Question: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6394522066 (Phantom Menace DS teaser OS) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6394524246 (ESB GWTW tri-fold OS) I sent the Seller the following set of questions concerning these posters: (slightly customized for each poster) Hi. I'm very interested in this poster as well as the ESB but would like to be assured of its authenticity as an original theatrical release poster. Will you please provide exact measurements? Can you provide a closeup picture of the bottom border of the poster? Can you confirm that it has a Lucas watermark? Are you able to provide the name of the dealer whom you purchased it from? Your no Refund/Return policy is troubling, will you guarantee that it is original and that any information provided is correct? Will you provide return/refund if the information turns out to not be exactly correct? THANK YOU, Bill Here's the Reply: Hi Bill: Please do not bid on this poster, you sound as though you do not trust anyone and quite frankly I don't think I want to do business with you. Thanks Notes: The posters may in fact be legitimate, but why would I buy from a dealer with this type of response to my questions. Yup I should trust this person, especially when he has the following Return policy (Not). Absolutely NO REFUNDS, NO RETURNS. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please bid responsibly. Yours in Collecting, Bill Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
