Hi, Jim, I agree wholeheartedly with everything in your post. Coincidentally, I just picked up a number of posters that had been graded and evaluated by MP Grading. Not only is Todd one of the nicest and most gracious guys in the hobby, but he's a true professional with a passion not only for movie posters in general, but also for providing what I believe are necessary safeguards to protect the hobby from other unsavory characters like Kerry Haggard. Others like him will undoubtedly appear on the movie poster scene in the future if services like Todd's MP Grading aren't around to be the hobby's "watch-dog" of sorts. I also want to compliment Todd's business partner/photographer Aaron Raymond, who does amazing work and is a really great guy himself. They certainly make an incredible team...very highly recommended. Rick Ryan In a message dated 1/25/2012 8:10:47 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, jamesalangres...@gmail.com writes:
I wanted to make an unsolicited comment about MP Grading. I have slowly but surely been sending my entire collection to MP Grading. I think its is a wonderful service. They have been professionally grading and evaluating my collection. In this post Haggard era of horror, this is a very comforting thing to do. I see some real benefits to this program. There is some inconvenience and some minor costs, but they are far outweighed by the benefits. Some of the benefits I see are: 1. I have the assurance that my cards and posters are truly legitimate. 2. They give you a professional looking certificate for each card showing the grade. 3. I have found that with some sellers grades vary, depending upon the person doing the grading. This MP Grading system will take much of the subjectivity out of the system. As a buyer, I would much rather purchase a card that they have graded, as it is consistent, not subject to the whim of the seller. 4. They take a very good photo of each card or poster. 5. As a seller, I can sell a card grading it with confidence, as I just use the grade that MP Grading has given it. I believe I am getting better prices selling cards that they have graded. Buyers can be confident. Especially for me, as I was associated with Haggard. Buyers have no fear. 6. I often worry about what would happen if there was ever a fire or a theft. MP Grading provides a secondary source of verification should I ever need it with my insurance company. As a matter of fact, I know Four Color Comics experienced this very thing. 7. I like the fact that my cards are not sealed like cgc cards. I want my cards out for displaying. Overall, I think it is wonderful what MP Grading is doing for our hobby. If everyone got on board, our hobby would be a better, safer, more professional hobby. I think that would raise our values. Anyway, I am very impressed with what MP Grading is doing for our hobby. I encourage each and every collector and dealer to get on board. Like I said, Todd has no idea I am sending this out. It is truly from the heart. Jim Gresham PS. Dont forget to buy Children of the Night & They're Here Already! They can be found at... _www.childrenofthenightbook.com_ (http://www.childrenofthenightbook.com/) & _www.theyreherealreadybook.com_ (http://www.theyreherealreadybook.com/) -- Jim Gresham 18501 Henry Ct Ray Mi 48096 586 677-7669 _www.greshamsinc.com_ (http://www.greshamsinc.com/) _www.childrenofthenightbook.com_ (http://www.childrenofthenightbook.com/) _www.theyreherealreadybook.com_ (http://www.theyreherealreadybook.com/) 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.