I've been advocating this for a while now. I've brought it up here once upon a time but it seemed to me it was shot down for a variety of reasons... Since the Universal fiasco perhaps it's an idea whose time has finally come.
There's one particular restorer I'd never use again. And I wouldn't buy anything I knew they handled whether it was superb work or not. GT ----- Original Message ----- From: Sean Linkenback To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 8:52 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Would you buy.....? Wy I asked... I wish every backer would mark their work somehow (with a seal, emblem or something). Not only so i would know who to stay away from when I see horrible work, but it is tremendous word of mouth for the more talented restorers, as when you see a great looking piece you want to use that person. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelly Whitworth-King" <animal_ma...@hotmail.com> To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 11:32:21 AM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Would you buy.....? Wy I asked... I'm still content to buy linen or paper backed pieces - but it very much depends on the title. It certainly helps to know the condition pre-backing and if details of the backer are available, even better. Shelly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:53:35 +0200 From: texasmu...@web.de Subject: Re: [MOPO] Would you buy.....? Wy I asked... To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU I'm with Sean on this one, if I see poster that's linenbacked, I immediately assume that it had some kind of problem. Unless a poster is already sold and the client requires it, these days I only have posters linenbacked that have a serious condition issue, that severely lower the display value. (Like stains in a white background of an otherwise nice condition poster.) With all the over-restoration, it's already obvious that many people (collectors and decorators alike) are already willing to pay a serious bonus for unbacked items in great condition. I know that I do. Helmut http://www.filmposter.net It used to be a definite plus if a poster was linen backed. Now it seems as if the opposite is true. 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. 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. 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. 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.
