I just overlook those things if I like/want the poster. Unless it's
Freeman's description, then I read it for the humor and
creative composition. Every Seller has their own 'take' on what
sells best, ultimately it's finding the right buyer and I
don't think any of you would pass on a great poster or deal on a
decent poster regardless of the fashion by which the
Seller thought best to get you into his 'showroom.' You all just
scan them for condition and look at the pics anyway, so
it's really their waste of time.
I'm currently sitting in the sunny patio of my fave coffeehouse in
Laguna Beach having an iced cappuccino and doing some
writing. It's about 75 degrees with a really nice warm breeze and
the Pacific is reflecting the sun like blue steel. Catalina Island
is 26 miles away, but looks more like 2 miles as it's so clear.
I'd say this is perfect weather to take your pet peeve out for a walk!
Happy Saturday, Mopoers
Patrick
On Jan 10, 2009, at 12:01 PM, Mark Heller wrote:
TOTALLY- PLOTS , ETC, ARE A WASTE OF TIME!
If you're into the film or star or director you know the info already!
And if you just like the poster you don't care!
ave
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 should be detailed and significant. Sellers
should spend the time signifying details of the description and
taking better pictures.
I assure you that the use of less words and better pictures and
details, will give you much better sales and prices.
Claude
In a message dated 1/10/2009 2:39:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
hah...@sympatico.ca writes:
Hey, Freeman:
There's absolutely nothing wrong with a concise paragraph giving
the context and significance of a film (I do it myself). The
keyword is "concise." It's the people who cut-and-paste whole pages
of text from imdb or wherever into every single listing (including
exhaustive cast lists and the life stories of everyone down to the
lowliest gaffer), that are annoying.
And as for being a curmudgeon, I like to think of it as a lifestyle
choice.
Dave
www.posteropolis.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Claude Litton <twoni...@aol.com>
To: mop...@sol03.american.edu
Sent: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 2:47 pm
Subject: Re: [MOPO] To The Lumis and Claudes and Other Mopoers With
Peeves
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 should be detailed and significant. Sellers
should spend the time signifying details of the description and
taking better pictures.
I assure you that the use of less words and better pictures and
details, will give you much better sales and prices.
Claude
In a message dated 1/10/2009 2:39:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
hah...@sympatico.ca writes:
Hey, Freeman:
There's absolutely nothing wrong with a concise paragraph giving
the context and significance of a film (I do it myself). The
keyword is "concise." It's the people who cut-and-paste whole pages
of text from imdb or wherever into every single listing (including
exhaustive cast lists and the life stories of everyone down to the
lowliest gaffer), that are annoying.
And as for being a curmudgeon, I like to think of it as a lifestyle
choice.
Dave
www.posteropolis.com
----- Original Message -----
From: flixs...@aol.com
To: mop...@sol03.american.edu
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 1:13 PM
Subject: [MOPO] To The Lumis and Claudes and Other Mopoers With Peeves
hmmm.
When adjectives are on occasion inserted in the headings, or extra
time is spent explaining why a director is significant, what make
a certain, sci-fi film unique over many of the others, why James
Whale counts, or Edgar Ulmer, or why a film is crime and not
noir, as a seller, I try and excite and educate new enthusiasts to
the fold with information, along with accurate descriptions of the
specific piece offered and listed in the proper category.
If we sellers only had to depend on crusty, tired, curmudgeons and
harpees of the hobby who only pay fleeced and bleached prices why
bother with Ebay. They are all on Mopo............
There I said it.
freeman
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