MoPo List [mop...@listserv.american.edu]; on behalf of; Jeff [bley...@optonline.net]
I am a comparatively new mwmber of MOPO and have been following the fake issue quite carefully. Fortunately (or unforyunately), I do not collect the Horror gendre of posters or lobbies, I confine my collecting to western Lobbies and, at times, O/S. Something bothers me, there are certain venders of these repro Western lobby cards that advertise them on ebay. However they are of the same dimensions (11x14) as Original lobby cards. What prevents a buyer of these repro from them reselling them as original TCs? Specifically, and I hope I am allowed to name the vender, but I do not see anything wrong in doing so: <http://myworld.ebay.com/arizona-ames/> arizona-ames He honestly advertises them as repros but they can then find there way into the general population of real cards. When ebay named buyers of cards, I would see he buys them and invariably sells the original under another ebay seller's name: 6-gun-rhythm. And then, the repros come flying out. He has done this countless times with TCs from the 30's. Here's an example of a current ebay item (Item # 360187431789) and his description of a 40's Repo Roy Rodgers TC: Starring Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette, George "Gabby" Hayes, Ruth Terry, Bob Nolan and The Sons Of The Pioneers and of course Trigger, for Republic Pictures "Heart Of The Golden West". We offer this beautiful 11x14, print taken directly from the half sheet ~ 1942! We DO NOT mass produce these stunning Lobby Card Prints. We individually restore, enhance and print these images on superior 100 lb. card stock. Each and every one is evaluated for it's accuracy and quality by us personally! Why shouldn't sellers of repros be prevented from printing them on 11x14 cards to prevent a new "fraud" from arising. Why not print them on a different size paper (i.e. 10x13) to ensure the lobby cards do not "mistakingly" subsequently fall into the general population of true original cards. This is not a personal reprimand of this seller, but I find this practice dangerous to the hobby, especially with what is currently going on and could lead to a "new" fraud. Am I wrong..Your valued opinions are very much appreciated. Jeff Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
