Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link
Some have said the video link didn't work in previous post. I'll try again http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/471d310c-58d4-49cb-8036-e9ba62e40970/News/Fires-destroys-Pioneer-Sawdust-Factory-in-Salt-Lake-City Brek - Original Message - From: dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:21:50 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire > Brek- Prayers for you and family hope you can rebuild and get restored. > > > Original Message >From: brekanders...@comcast.net >To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >Subject: RE: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire >Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:02:12 + > >> >> >> >> >>Brek >> >>- Forwarded Message - >>From: brekanders...@comcast.net >>To: mopo >>Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:46:57 - (UTC) >>Subject: movie posters lost in fire >> >> Here is a video of a fire where I lost 6000 square feet of items >and 6 large semi trailers full of collectibles, etc. I had over 2000 >movie posters in the building as well as other movie memorabilia. >Other items were antiques, autographs, 80,000 books, 40,000 vinyl >records, sports memorabilia, etc. Since I didn't have insurance, my >only hope is a lawsuit against the building liability since they had >the fire sprinklers shut off. I did have some of my better posters >out for a show and some in another truck. >> >> >>http://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-fire-destroys-sawdust-factor >y-20120203,0,132409.story >> >> >>Brek >> >> 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.
Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link
I don’t mean this to sound critical or unsympathetic, since Brek’s loss is monumental…and so very tragic. But after watching the video I have to ask….why was a collection of highly combustible paper collectibles being stored at a sawdust factory? Brek…a few more details, please? Scott MoPo List Owner From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Brek Anderson Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:05 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link Some have said the video link didn't work in previous post. I'll try again http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/471d310c-58d4-49cb-8036-e9ba62e40970/News/Fires-destroys-Pioneer-Sawdust-Factory-in-Salt-Lake-City Brek - Original Message - From: dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:21:50 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire > Brek- Prayers for you and family hope you can rebuild and get restored. > > > Original Message >From: brekanders...@comcast.net >To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >Subject: RE: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire >Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:02:12 + > >> >> >> >> >>Brek >> >>- Forwarded Message - >>From: brekanders...@comcast.net >>To: mopo >>Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:46:57 - (UTC) >>Subject: movie posters lost in fire >> >> Here is a video of a fire where I lost 6000 square feet of items >and 6 large semi trailers full of collectibles, etc. I had over 2000 >movie posters in the building as well as other movie memorabilia. >Other items were antiques, autographs, 80,000 books, 40,000 vinyl >records, sports memorabilia, etc. Since I didn't have insurance, my >only hope is a lawsuit against the building liability since they had >the fire sprinklers shut off. I did have some of my better posters >out for a show and some in another truck. >> >> >>http://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-fire-destroys-sawdust-factor >y-20120203,0,132409.story >> >> >>Brek >> >> 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.
Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link
From the news reports, it sounds like other businesses and buildings in the immediate vicinity or adjacent were also damaged or lost. One guy interviewed said his company / building/equipment were also consumed by this fire. He suffered a total loss as well. Jeff On Feb 29, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Scott Burns wrote: I don’t mean this to sound critical or unsympathetic, since Brek’s loss is monumental…and so very tragic. But after watching the video I have to ask….why was a collection of highly combustible paper collectibles being stored at a sawdust factory? Brek…a few more details, please? Scott MoPo List Owner From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Brek Anderson Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:05 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link Some have said the video link didn't work in previous post. I'll try again http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/471d310c-58d4-49cb-8036- e9ba62e40970/News/Fires-destroys-Pioneer-Sawdust-Factory-in-Salt- Lake-City Brek - Original Message - From: dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:21:50 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire > Brek- Prayers for you and family hope you can rebuild and get restored. > > > Original Message >From: brekanders...@comcast.net >To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >Subject: RE: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire >Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:02:12 + > >> >> >> >> >>Brek >> >>- Forwarded Message - >>From: brekanders...@comcast.net >>To: mopo >>Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:46:57 - (UTC) >>Subject: movie posters lost in fire >> >> Here is a video of a fire where I lost 6000 square feet of items >and 6 large semi trailers full of collectibles, etc. I had over 2000 >movie posters in the building as well as other movie memorabilia. >Other items were antiques, autographs, 80,000 books, 40,000 vinyl >records, sports memorabilia, etc. Since I didn't have insurance, my >only hope is a lawsuit against the building liability since they had >the fire sprinklers shut off. I did have some of my better posters >out for a show and some in another truck. >> >> >>http://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-fire-destroys-sawdust-factor >y-20120203,0,132409.story >> >> >>Brek >> >> 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. 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.
Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link
Jeff, I should have figured as much.a fire that gigantic would obviously affect adjacent businesses. I certainly did not mean to criticize poor Brek.but at first read the situation sounded similar to storing dynamite at a match factory. Again, I'm so sorry about his terrible loss. Scott From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:03 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link >From the news reports, it sounds like other businesses and buildings in the immediate vicinity or adjacent were also damaged or lost. One guy interviewed said his company / building/equipment were also consumed by this fire. He suffered a total loss as well. Jeff On Feb 29, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Scott Burns wrote: I don't mean this to sound critical or unsympathetic, since Brek's loss is monumental.and so very tragic. But after watching the video I have to ask..why was a collection of highly combustible paper collectibles being stored at a sawdust factory? Brek.a few more details, please? Scott MoPo List Owner From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Brek Anderson Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:05 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link Some have said the video link didn't work in previous post. I'll try again http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/471d310c-58d4-49cb-8036-e9ba62e40970/News/ Fires-destroys-Pioneer-Sawdust-Factory-in-Salt-Lake-City Brek - Original Message - From: dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:21:50 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire > Brek- Prayers for you and family hope you can rebuild and get restored. > > > Original Message >From: brekanders...@comcast.net >To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >Subject: RE: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire >Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:02:12 + > >> >> >> >> >>Brek >> >>- Forwarded Message - >>From: brekanders...@comcast.net >>To: mopo >>Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:46:57 - (UTC) >>Subject: movie posters lost in fire >> >> Here is a video of a fire where I lost 6000 square feet of items >and 6 large semi trailers full of collectibles, etc. I had over 2000 >movie posters in the building as well as other movie memorabilia. >Other items were antiques, autographs, 80,000 books, 40,000 vinyl >records, sports memorabilia, etc. Since I didn't have insurance, my >only hope is a lawsuit against the building liability since they had >the fire sprinklers shut off. I did have some of my better posters >out for a show and some in another truck. >> >> >>http://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-fire-destroys-sawdust-factor >y-20120203,0,132409.story >> >> >>Brek >> >> 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. 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. V
Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link
First off, I think you guys really are being insensitive to Brek's massive loss. Of course he wishes he had done so much differently, but now is not the time to tell him that. I can tell you that this has caused a fair number of consignors to send me large consignments. I have had some major consignors who had never planned to sell anything in their lifetime, but after a theft, or a fire, or a broken pipe, or a flood, changed their mind in a hurry and gave me some or all of their collection. And all told me later that there was a major sense of relief once they no longer had to worry every time they left their house that their collection would be there unharmed when they returned. Bruce On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Scott Burns wrote: > Jeff, > > ** ** > > I should have figured as much…a fire that gigantic would obviously affect > adjacent businesses. I certainly did not mean to criticize poor Brek…but at > first read the situation sounded similar to storing dynamite at a match > factory. Again, I’m so sorry about his terrible loss. > > ** ** > > Scott > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *From:* MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Jeff > Potokar > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:03 PM > > *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link > > ** ** > > From the news reports, it sounds like other businesses and buildings in > the immediate vicinity or adjacent were also damaged or lost. One guy > interviewed said his company / building/equipment were also consumed by > this fire. He suffered a total loss as well. > > ** ** > > ** ** > > Jeff > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > On Feb 29, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Scott Burns wrote: > > > > > > I don’t mean this to sound critical or unsympathetic, since Brek’s loss is > monumental…and so very tragic. > > > > But after watching the video I have to ask….why was a collection of highly > combustible paper collectibles being stored at a sawdust factory? Brek…a > few more details, please? > > > > Scott > > MoPo List Owner > > **** > > **** > > *From:* MoPo List > [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > ] *On Behalf Of *Brek Anderson > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:05 PM > *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link > > > > Some have said the video link didn't work in previous post. > I'll try again > > > http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/471d310c-58d4-49cb-8036-e9ba62e40970/News/Fires-destroys-Pioneer-Sawdust-Factory-in-Salt-Lake-City > > > > Brek > > - Original Message - > From: dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com > To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:21:50 - (UTC) > Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire > > > Brek- Prayers for you and family hope you can rebuild and get > restored. > > > > > > Original Message > >From: brekanders...@comcast.net > >To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > >Subject: RE: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire > >Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:02:12 + > > > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>Brek > >> > >>- Forwarded Message - > >>From: brekanders...@comcast.net > >>To: mopo > >>Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:46:57 - (UTC) > >>Subject: movie posters lost in fire > >> > >> Here is a video of a fire where I lost 6000 square feet of items > >and 6 large semi trailers full of collectibles, etc. I had over 2000 > >movie posters in the building as well as other movie memorabilia. > >Other items were antiques, autographs, 80,000 books, 40,000 vinyl > >records, sports memorabilia, etc. Since I didn't have insurance, my > >only hope is a lawsuit against the building liability since they had > >the fire sprinklers shut off. I did have some of my better posters > >out for a show and some in another truck. > >> > >> > >>http://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-fire-destroys-sawdust-factor > >y-20120203,0,132409.story > >> > >> > >>Brek > >> > >> 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 mes
Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link
I don't think asking a simple question or requesting more details on the
event is being insensitive.
The news video link Brek provided just triggered a desire for more
information. After all he did post the link to the news video. The
words/phrases I used in my posts ("loss is monumental.and so very tragic,"
"sorry about his terrible loss," "I don't mean to sound critical or
unsympathetic") certainly are not insensitive.
If Brek took my posts that way, I'm sorry. That certainly wasn't my
intention.
Scott
MoPo List Owner
From: Bruce Hershenson [mailto:brucehershen...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:34 PM
To: Scott Burns
Cc: MoPo-L@listserv.american.edu
Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link
First off, I think you guys really are being insensitive to Brek's massive
loss. Of course he wishes he had done so much differently, but now is not
the time to tell him that.
I can tell you that this has caused a fair number of consignors to send me
large consignments. I have had some major consignors who had never planned
to sell anything in their lifetime, but after a theft, or a fire, or a
broken pipe, or a flood, changed their mind in a hurry and gave me some or
all of their collection. And all told me later that there was a major sense
of relief once they no longer had to worry every time they left their house
that their collection would be there unharmed when they returned.
Bruce
On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Scott Burns wrote:
Jeff,
I should have figured as much.a fire that gigantic would obviously affect
adjacent businesses. I certainly did not mean to criticize poor Brek.but at
first read the situation sounded similar to storing dynamite at a match
factory. Again, I'm so sorry about his terrible loss.
Scott
From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeff
Potokar
Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:03 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link
>From the news reports, it sounds like other businesses and buildings in the
immediate vicinity or adjacent were also damaged or lost. One guy
interviewed said his company / building/equipment were also consumed by this
fire. He suffered a total loss as well.
Jeff
On Feb 29, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Scott Burns wrote:
I don't mean this to sound critical or unsympathetic, since Brek's loss is
monumental.and so very tragic.
But after watching the video I have to ask..why was a collection of highly
combustible paper collectibles being stored at a sawdust factory? Brek.a few
more details, please?
Scott
MoPo List Owner
From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Brek
Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:05 PM
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link
Some have said the video link didn't work in previous post.
I'll try again
http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/471d310c-58d4-49cb-8036-e9ba62e40970/News/
Fires-destroys-Pioneer-Sawdust-Factory-in-Salt-Lake-City
Brek
- Original Message -
From: dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com
To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:21:50 - (UTC)
Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire
> Brek- Prayers for you and family hope you can rebuild and get
restored.
>
>
> Original Message
>From: brekanders...@comcast.net
>To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
>Subject: RE: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire
>Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:02:12 +
>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>Brek
>>
>>- Forwarded Message -
>>From: brekanders...@comcast.net
>>To: mopo
>>Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:46:57 - (UTC)
>>Subject: movie posters lost in fire
>>
>> Here is a video of a fire where I lost 6000 square feet of items
>and 6 large semi trailers full of collectibles, etc. I had over 2000
>movie posters in the building as well as other movie memorabilia.
>Other items were antiques, autographs, 80,000 books, 40,000 vinyl
>records, sports memorabilia, etc. Since I didn't have insurance, my
>only hope is a lawsuit against the building liability since they had
>the fire sprinklers shut off. I did have some of my better posters
>out for a show and some in another truck.
>>
>>
>>http://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-fire-destroys-sawdust-factor
>y-20120203,0,132409.story
>>
>>
>>Brek
>>
>> 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
Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link
I dont think asking the question is insensitive. When Brek first posted, he specifically made mention that he did NOT have insurance. It is a natural follow up question. No one has condemned him about this, in the least. Most have expressed support and best of luck, in their same posts. In addition, no one was *telling* him he should have had insurance. A number of members asked. Big difference. -KL On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Bruce Hershenson < brucehershen...@gmail.com> wrote: > First off, I think you guys really are being insensitive to Brek's massive > loss. Of course he wishes he had done so much differently, but now is not > the time to tell him that. > > I can tell you that this has caused a fair number of consignors to send me > large consignments. I have had some major consignors who had never planned > to sell anything in their lifetime, but after a theft, or a fire, or a > broken pipe, or a flood, changed their mind in a hurry and gave me some or > all of their collection. And all told me later that there was a major sense > of relief once they no longer had to worry every time they left their house > that their collection would be there unharmed when they returned. > > Bruce > > > On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Scott Burns wrote: > >> Jeff, >> >> ** ** >> >> I should have figured as much…a fire that gigantic would obviously affect >> adjacent businesses. I certainly did not mean to criticize poor Brek…but at >> first read the situation sounded similar to storing dynamite at a match >> factory. Again, I’m so sorry about his terrible loss. >> >> ** ** >> >> Scott >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] *On Behalf Of *Jeff >> Potokar >> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:03 PM >> >> *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >> *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link >> >> ** ** >> >> From the news reports, it sounds like other businesses and buildings in >> the immediate vicinity or adjacent were also damaged or lost. One guy >> interviewed said his company / building/equipment were also consumed by >> this fire. He suffered a total loss as well. >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> Jeff >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> ** ** >> >> On Feb 29, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Scott Burns wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> I don’t mean this to sound critical or unsympathetic, since Brek’s loss >> is monumental…and so very tragic. >> >> >> >> But after watching the video I have to ask….why was a collection of >> highly combustible paper collectibles being stored at a sawdust factory? >> Brek…a few more details, please? >> >> >> >> Scott >> >> MoPo List Owner >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* MoPo List >> [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >> ] *On Behalf Of *Brek Anderson >> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:05 PM >> *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >> *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link >> >> >> >> Some have said the video link didn't work in previous post. >> I'll try again >> >> >> http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/471d310c-58d4-49cb-8036-e9ba62e40970/News/Fires-destroys-Pioneer-Sawdust-Factory-in-Salt-Lake-City >> >> >> >> Brek >> >> - Original Message - >> From: dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com >> To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >> Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:21:50 - (UTC) >> Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire >> >> > Brek- Prayers for you and family hope you can rebuild and get >> restored. >> > >> > >> > Original Message >> >From: brekanders...@comcast.net >> >To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >> >Subject: RE: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire >> >Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:02:12 + >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>Brek >> >> >> >>- Forwarded Message - >> >>From: brekanders...@comcast.net >> >>To: mopo >> >>Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:46:57 - (UTC) >> >>Subject: movie posters lost in fire >> >> >> >> Here is a video of a fire where I lost 6000 square feet
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Thanks Bruce, And thanks to the many that have expressed sympathy. As I have said I hope others can learn from this. As I have been blasted before when I first got on MOPO about 7 years ago, I am hesitant to even post on MOPO. I was very close to leaving MOPO back then. After a few that seem to want to bring you down if you are up or down on MOPO who don't even know you has made me come close to leaving several times. I am very close to leaving the forum now based on the few, but the many great members keep me hanging on. But don't be surprised if there one less member soon. Most have no idea of others investments, but my loss totaled over 3 million and wiped me out. So I don't take kindly to those who makes them feel better to tear you down. It's not the critic that counts. The large law firm that has taken my case on contingency is very confident I will re-coop some of the loss. It will take about a year to find out. Brek - Original Message - From: Bruce Hershenson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:33:44 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link First off, I think you guys really are being insensitive to Brek's massive loss. Of course he wishes he had done so much differently, but now is not the time to tell him that. I can tell you that this has caused a fair number of consignors to send me large consignments. I have had some major consignors who had never planned to sell anything in their lifetime, but after a theft, or a fire, or a broken pipe, or a flood, changed their mind in a hurry and gave me some or all of their collection. And all told me later that there was a major sense of relief once they no longer had to worry every time they left their house that their collection would be there unharmed when they returned. Bruce On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Scott Burns <http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class="; yui-spellcheck?>http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class="; yui-spellcheck?>http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class="; yui-spellcheck?>mailto:s...@columbus.rr.com"; target=_blank>s...@columbus.rr.com> wrote: Jeff, I should have figured as much…a fire that gigantic would obviously affect adjacent businesses. I certainly did not mean to criticize poor Brek…but at first read the situation sounded similar to storing dynamite at a match factory. Again, I’m so sorry about his terrible loss. Scott From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU"; target=_blank>mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:03 PM To:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link >From the news reports, it sounds like other businesses and buildings in the >immediate vicinity or adjacent were also damaged or lost. One guy interviewed >said his company / building/equipment were also consumed by this fire. He >suffered a total loss as well. Jeff On Feb 29, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Scott Burns wrote: I don’t mean this to sound critical or unsympathetic, since Brek’s loss is monumental…and so very tragic. But after watching the video I have to ask….why was a collection of highly combustible paper collectibles being stored at a sawdust factory? Brek…a few more details, please? Scott MoPo List Owner From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Brek Anderson Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:05 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link Some have said the video link didn't work in previous post. I'll try again http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/471d310c-58d4-49cb-8036-e9ba62e40970/News/Fires-destroys-Pioneer-Sawdust-Factory-in-Salt-Lake-City"; target=_blank>http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/471d310c-58d4-49cb-8036-e9ba62e40970/News/Fires-destroys-Pioneer-Sawdust-Factory-in-Salt-Lake-City Brek - Original Message - From: dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com" target=_blank>dreamfact...@hollywooddreamfactory.com To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:21:50 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire > Brek- Prayers for you and family hop
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don't go Brek Rudy Franchi calls these people (the constant whiners) "the Idiots of the Internet" for good reason - they have nothing to offer society! you'll get back on your feet Rich At 12:10 PM 2/29/2012, Brek Anderson wrote: Thanks Bruce, And thanks to the many that have expressed sympathy. As I have said I hope others can learn from this. As I have been blasted before when I first got on MOPO about 7 years ago, I am hesitant to even post on MOPO. I was very close to leaving MOPO back then. After a few that seem to want to bring you down if you are up or down on MOPO who don't even know you has made me come close to leaving several times. I am very close to leaving the forum now based on the few, but the many great members keep me hanging on. But don't be surprised if there one less member soon. Most have no idea of others investments, but my loss totaled over 3 million and wiped me out. So I don't take kindly to those who makes them feel better to tear you down. It's not the critic that counts. The large law firm that has taken my case on contingency is very confident I will re-coop some of the loss. It will take about a year to find out. Brek - Original Message - From: Bruce Hershenson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:33:44 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link First off, I think you guys really are being insensitive to Brek's massive loss. Of course he wishes he had done so much differently, but now is not the time to tell him that. I can tell you that this has caused a fair number of consignors to send me large consignments. I have had some major consignors who had never planned to sell anything in their lifetime, but after a theft, or a fire, or a broken pipe, or a flood, changed their mind in a hurry and gave me some or all of their collection. And all told me later that there was a major sense of relief once they no longer had to worry every time they left their house that their collection would be there unharmed when they returned. Bruce On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Scott Burns <<http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class=>http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class="; yui-spellcheck?>http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class="; yui-spellcheck?>http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class="; yui-spellcheck?>mailto:s...@columbus.rr.com"; target=_blank>s...@columbus.rr.com> wrote: Jeff, I should have figured as much a fire that gigantic woould obviously affect adjacent businesses. I certainly did not mean to criticize poor Brek but at first read the situation sounded similar to sstoring dynamite at a match factory. Again, Iâm so sorry about his terrible loss. Scott From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU"; target=_blank>mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:03 PM To:<mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU>MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link From the news reports, it sounds like other businesses and buildings in the immediate vicinity or adjacent were also damaged or lost. One guy interviewed said his company / building/equipment were also consumed by this fire. He suffered a total loss as well. Jeff On Feb 29, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Scott Burns wrote: I donât mean this to sound critical or unsympathetic, since Brekâs loss is monumental and so very tragic.> But after watching the video I have to ask .why was aa collection of highly combustible paper collectibles being stored at a sawdust factory? Brek a few more details, please? Scott MoPo List Owner From: MoPo List [<mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU>mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Brek Anderson Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:05 PM To: <mailto:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU>MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link Some have said the video link didn't work in previous post. I'll try again <http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class=>http://www.fox13now.com/videobeta/471d310c-58d4-49cb-8036-e9ba62e40970/News/Fires-destroys-Pioneer-Sawdust
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As someone who has been lurking for a long time, I'm very sorry to hear about this. It is absolutely deveastating. Wishing you well on your attempt to get some compenastion. I can't even imagine how I would deal with such a financial loss...ugh. :( Myles From: Brek Anderson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, February 29, 2012 2:10:00 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link Thanks Bruce, And thanks to the many that have expressed sympathy. As I have said I hope others can learn from this. As I have been blasted before when I first got on MOPO about 7 years ago, I am hesitant to even post on MOPO. I was very close to leaving MOPO back then. After a few that seem to want to bring you down if you are up or down on MOPO who don't even know you has made me come close to leaving several times. I am very close to leaving the forum now based on the few, but the many great members keep me hanging on. But don't be surprised if there one less member soon. Most have no idea of others investments, but my loss totaled over 3 million and wiped me out. So I don't take kindly to those who makes them feel better to tear you down. It's not the critic that counts. The large law firm that has taken my case on contingency is very confident I will re-coop some of the loss. It will take about a year to find out. Brek - Original Message - From: Bruce Hershenson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:33:44 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link First off, I think you guys really are being insensitive to Brek's massive loss. Of course he wishes he had done so much differently, but now is not the time to tell him that. I can tell you that this has caused a fair number of consignors to send me large consignments. I have had some major consignors who had never planned to sell anything in their lifetime, but after a theft, or a fire, or a broken pipe, or a flood, changed their mind in a hurry and gave me some or all of their collection. And all told me later that there was a major sense of relief once they no longer had to worry every time they left their house that their collection would be there unharmed when they returned. Bruce On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Scott Burns wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Jeff, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >I should have figured as much…a fire that gigantic would obviously affect >adjacent businesses. I certainly did not mean to criticize poor Brek…but at >first read the situation sounded similar to storing dynamite at a match >factory. >Again, I’m so sorry about his terrible loss. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Scott > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >From:MoPo List [mailto:mopo] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar >Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:03 p...@listserv.american.edu" >target=_blank>mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >To:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >From the news reports, it sounds like other businesses and buildings in the >immediate vicinity or adjacent were also damaged or lost. One guy interviewed >said his company / building/equipment were also consumed by this fire. He >suffered a total loss as well. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Jeff > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
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Do most collectors have insurance on their posters? I would think that would be easier said than done. Good luck to you Brek. Give 'em hell. JW From: Brek Anderson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:10 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link Thanks Bruce, And thanks to the many that have expressed sympathy. As I have said I hope others can learn from this. As I have been blasted before when I first got on MOPO about 7 years ago, I am hesitant to even post on MOPO. I was very close to leaving MOPO back then. After a few that seem to want to bring you down if you are up or down on MOPO who don't even know you has made me come close to leaving several times. I am very close to leaving the forum now based on the few, but the many great members keep me hanging on. But don't be surprised if there one less member soon. Most have no idea of others investments, but my loss totaled over 3 million and wiped me out. So I don't take kindly to those who makes them feel better to tear you down. It's not the critic that counts. The large law firm that has taken my case on contingency is very confident I will re-coop some of the loss. It will take about a year to find out. Brek - Original Message - From: Bruce Hershenson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:33:44 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link First off, I think you guys really are being insensitive to Brek's massive loss. Of course he wishes he had done so much differently, but now is not the time to tell him that. I can tell you that this has caused a fair number of consignors to send me large consignments. I have had some major consignors who had never planned to sell anything in their lifetime, but after a theft, or a fire, or a broken pipe, or a flood, changed their mind in a hurry and gave me some or all of their collection. And all told me later that there was a major sense of relief once they no longer had to worry every time they left their house that their collection would be there unharmed when they returned. Bruce On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Scott Burns wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Jeff, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >I should have figured as much…a fire that gigantic would obviously affect >adjacent businesses. I certainly did not mean to criticize poor Brek…but at >first read the situation sounded similar to storing dynamite at a match >factory. Again, I’m so sorry about his terrible loss. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Scott > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >From:MoPo List [mailto:mopo] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar >Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:03 p...@listserv.american.edu" >target=_blank>mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >To:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >From the news reports, it sounds like other businesses and buildings in the >immediate vicinity or adjacent were also damaged or lost. One guy interviewed >said his company / building/equipment were also consumed by this fire. He >suffered a total loss as well. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Jeff > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
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On Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:11:26 -0800, David Kusumoto wrote: What Rick says is true, at least for us. We didn't have time for appraisals and hunting for receipts for everything we owned. I have receipts for much of my material. Yup, its right there in the drawer, next to the posters. Insurance? The agent said I was covered in the homeowners policy up to the content value of the house. I believe it is 60% of house appraised value for contents. Nope, that won't cut it either, especially when you take out my furniture and electronics. I'd be hosed as well. My condolances, and I hope you can arrange at least a partial return. Jay 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.
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Exactly. Because dealing with insurance companies is such an "iffy" thing - (they do whatever they can to avoid paying a claim, whether it's over "subjective value" vs. "market value" vs. "sentimental value" vs. "plain paper value" vs. "replacement value") - we felt we had to cut down the number of "carry out in a flash" posters. And this assumes we're even around during an impending fire or some thief is able to bypass our security alarms. If a calamity happens when we're not home, we're screwed. So out the posters and lobbie cards went, sold to happy new owners - and replaced with low-ticket posters - or popular titles in smaller, more portable formats. Hell, in many cases, the frames I have from Sue Heim are worth more than the posters we have left. (And you already know how inexpensive Sue's "museum-standard" frames are in the first place!) -d. Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 00:50:12 + From: evan...@mac.com Subject: Re: movie posters lost in fire video link To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Similar here, never got round to it. But recent experiences with insurances companies (on more minor matters) where I've been screwed hasn't helped motivate me. Also cut down a lot on what I own. Probably down to half a dozen that I'd hate to lose. Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:11:26 -0800 From: davidmkusum...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: movie posters lost in fire video link To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU What Rick says is true, at least for us. We didn't have time for appraisals and hunting for receipts for everything we owned. Insurance? Puhh. Yup, it's a roll of the dice and we never got around to it. And what Bruce said earlier is also true. For us, as I've written here before - the two wildfires that forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in the San Diego area in 2003 and again in 2007 - were absolutely key to our decision to liquidate our giant collection. We still have posters, but they are no longer heirloom titles or formats; many are re-issues or Oscar posters. Remember that exercise we went through that I suggested that others try? Do it again. If you have only 10 minutes to get out after getting an evacuation notice - what would you take? Even if you HAVE insurance? (Just do it in your head because I'm not suggesting people reveal what they own.) For us, they were family pictures, a $100 value pet cockatiel and posters to Pinocchio, Gilda, It's A Wonderful Life, Casablanca, City Lights, Lawrence of Arabia, A Hard Day's Night, etc. We took only 10 items out of the more than 600 posters and lobby cards we once owned. Both evacuations forced us to make tough decisions about what to take with us - and what to "let burn" - which would've included our vast collection of vintage lobby cards and Hitchcock posters. Even though we ended up losing nothing - we never want to go through that again. We owned these things long enough and it was time to get out. Brek, our sympathies go out to you and hang in there. -d. Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:29:00 -0500 From: rixpost...@aol.com Subject: Re: movie posters lost in fire video link To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Collectors who don't have more than homeowner's or renter's insurance on their poster collection are most likely totally screwed if their house burns down. But those who don't have separate insurance on their poster collection---who roll the dice thinking "it won't happen to me" most likely won't admit they don't have insurance on MoPo on any other forum. Nobody wants to have a bunch of other collectors and dealers descend on them like some have descended on Brek. Hey, more people "roll the dice" in this world and in this hobby than you thinkespecially with the economy the way it is... I know in the past decade or so I've sold posters to Brek. He's a really good guy and my heart goes out to him. Hey, pardon me sounding like Father Flanagan (who they're putting up to be canonized as a saint!) but, "There but for the grace of God go I..." Godspeed and good luck, Brek, Rick In a message dated 2/29/2012 1:04:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, jhnwald...@yahoo.com writes: Do most collectors have insurance on their posters? I would think that would be easier said than done. Good luck to you Brek. Give 'em hell. JW From: Brek Anderson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:10 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link Thanks Bruce, And thanks to
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have descended on Brek. Hey, more people "roll the dice" in > this world and in this hobby than you thinkespecially with the economy > the way it is... >I know in the past decade or so I've sold posters to Brek. He's a > really good guy and my heart goes out to him. Hey, pardon me sounding like > Father Flanagan (who they're putting up to be canonized as a *saint!)* >but, "There but for the grace of God go I..." > Godspeed and good luck, > Brek, > > Rick > > In a message dated 2/29/2012 1:04:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > jhnwald...@yahoo.com writes: > > Do most collectors have insurance on their posters? I would think that > would be easier said than done. > > Good luck to you Brek. Give 'em hell. > JW > > > *From:* Brek Anderson > *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:10 PM > *Subject:* Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link > > Thanks Bruce, > > And thanks to the many that have expressed sympathy. As I have said I > hope others can learn from this. > > As I have been blasted before when I first got on MOPO about 7 years ago, > I am hesitant to even post on MOPO. I was very close to leaving MOPO back > then. After a few that seem to want to bring you down if you are up or down > on MOPO who don't even know you has made me come close to leaving several > times. I am very close to leaving the forum now based on the few, but the > many great members keep me hanging on. But don't be surprised if there > one less member soon. Most have no idea of others investments, but > my loss totaled over 3 million and wiped me out. So I don't take kindly to > those who makes them feel better to tear you down. It's not the criticthat > counts. The large law firm that has taken my case on > contingency is very confident I will re-coop some of the loss. It will > take about a year to find out. > > > Brek > > - Original Message - > From: Bruce Hershenson > To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:33:44 - (UTC) > Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link > > First off, I think you guys really are being insensitive to Brek'smassive > loss. Of course he wishes he had done so much differently, but now > is not the time to tell him that. > > I can tell you that this has caused a fair number of consignors to send me > large consignments. I have had some major consignors who had never planned > to sell anything in their lifetime, but after a theft, or a fire, or a > broken pipe, or a flood, changed their mind in a hurry and gave me some > or all of their collection. And all told me later that there was a major > sense of relief once they no longer had to worry every time they left their > house that their collection would be there unharmed when they returned. > > Bruce > > > > 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. > > -- Bruce Hershenson and the other 24 members of the eMoviePoster.com team P.O. Box 874 West Plains, MO 65775 Phone: 417-256-9616 (hours: Mon-Fri 9 to 5 except from 12 to 1 when we take lunch) our site <http://www.emovieposter.com/> our auctions <http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/all.html> <http://www.emovieposter.com/unused/signature/20111028Frankensteinemployeegroupphotosignature.jpg> 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.
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Great comment Bruce. I had most of my better posters in sleeves with acid free board and always keep most everything on pallets so they would be off the floor and covered as well. So if the sprinkler had gone off, I would have had minimized the loss. It just didn't work with 60 foot high flames, but it is important to do that in your home especially if you have things in a basement. One of a hundred homes has some sort of water disaster each year. I know because I used to be in the water damage clean-up business. Water heaters, washing machine hose, frozen pipes, account for most damage. Insurance usually doesn't cover loss if it comes from outside, like rain or a ditch overflowing. These easy precautions are free and easy and can save you lots of grief. Brek - Original Message - From: Bruce Hershenson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:43:11 - (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link You know, people tend to only focus on "doomsday scenarios" but even relatively LITTLE events can have huge consequences. If you have a one foot stack of one-sheets and you drip a cup of water on it one drip at a time in the exact same spot for an entire night, it can do a lot of damage. Of if you have a lot of posters in boxes on the floor, and a pipe breaks and there is an inch of standing water all over. Every single night we cover every poster everywhere with large plastic sheets and everything has to be at least a few inches off the floor. It is a lot of extra work, but it seems worth it to me. Bruce On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 8:19 PM, David Kusumoto davidmkusum...@hotmail.com> wrote: Exactly. Because dealing with insurance companies is such an "iffy" thing - (they do whatever they can to avoid paying a claim, whether it's over "subjective value" vs. "market value" vs. "sentimental value" vs. "plain paper value" vs. "replacement value") - we felt we had to cut down the number of "carry out in a flash" posters. And this assumes we're even around during an impending fire or some thief is able to bypass our security alarms. If a calamity happens when we're not home, we're screwed. So out the posters and lobbie cards went, sold to happy new owners - and replaced with low-ticket posters - or popular titles in smaller, more portable formats. Hell, in many cases, the frames I have from Sue Heim are worth more than the posters we have left. (And you already know how inexpensive Sue's "museum-standard" frames are in the first place!) -d. Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 00:50:12 + From: evan...@mac.com" target=_blank>evan...@mac.com Subject: Re: movie posters lost in fire video link To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Similar here, never got round to it. But recent experiences with insurances companies (on more minor matters) where I've been screwed hasn't helped motivate me. Also cut down a lot on what I own. Probably down to half a dozen that I'd hate to lose. Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:11:26 -0800 From: HOTMAIL.COM" target=_blank>davidmkusum...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: movie posters lost in fire video link To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU What Rick says is true, at least for us. We didn't have time for appraisals and hunting for receipts for everything we owned. Insurance? Puhh. Yup, it's a roll of the dice and we never got around to it. And what Bruce said earlier is also true. For us, as I've written here before - the two wildfires that forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in the San Diego area in 2003 and again in 2007 - were absolutely key to our decision to liquidate our giant collection. We still have posters, but they are no longer heirloom titles or formats; many are re-issues or Oscar posters. Remember that exercise we went through that I suggested that others try? Do it again. If you have only 10 minutes to get out after getting an evacuation notice - what would you take? Even if you HAVE insurance? (Just do it in your head because I'm not suggesting people reveal what they own.) For us, they were family pictures, a $100 value pet cockatiel and posters to Pinocchio, Gilda, It's A Wonderful Life, Casablanca, City Lights, Lawrence of Arabia, A Hard Day's Night, etc. We took only 10 items out of the more than 600 posters and lobby cards we once owned. Both evacuations forced us to make tough decisions about what to take with us - and what to "let burn" - which would've included our vast collection of vintage lobby cards and Hitchcock posters. Even though we ended up losing nothing - we never want to go through that again. We owned these things long enough and it was time to get out.
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Hi Brek, I hope you don't leave. I am so sorry for your loss. I told my husband about your ordeal and he prompted me to call our insurance company again. So I have learned quite a bit from your loss. All in all we both agreed that we're thankful we are healthy and all our pets our healthy and happy. We can only do so much. Living in fire and earthquake country certainly has its challenges so I think having our happy loved ones around us is what really counts. Toochis From: Brek Anderson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, February 29, 2012 12:10:00 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link Thanks Bruce, And thanks to the many that have expressed sympathy. As I have said I hope others can learn from this. As I have been blasted before when I first got on MOPO about 7 years ago, I am hesitant to even post on MOPO. I was very close to leaving MOPO back then. After a few that seem to want to bring you down if you are up or down on MOPO who don't even know you has made me come close to leaving several times. I am very close to leaving the forum now based on the few, but the many great members keep me hanging on. But don't be surprised if there one less member soon. Most have no idea of others investments, but my loss totaled over 3 million and wiped me out. So I don't take kindly to those who makes them feel better to tear you down. It's not the critic that counts. The large law firm that has taken my case on contingency is very confident I will re-coop some of the loss. It will take about a year to find out. Brek - Original Message - From: Bruce Hershenson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:33:44 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link First off, I think you guys really are being insensitive to Brek's massive loss. Of course he wishes he had done so much differently, but now is not the time to tell him that. I can tell you that this has caused a fair number of consignors to send me large consignments. I have had some major consignors who had never planned to sell anything in their lifetime, but after a theft, or a fire, or a broken pipe, or a flood, changed their mind in a hurry and gave me some or all of their collection. And all told me later that there was a major sense of relief once they no longer had to worry every time they left their house that their collection would be there unharmed when they returned. Bruce On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:13 PM, Scott Burns <http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class="; yui-spellcheck?>http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class="; yui-spellcheck?>http://sz0061.ev.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/%3Cspan%20class="; yui-spellcheck?>mailto:s...@columbus.rr.com"; target=_blank>s...@columbus.rr.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Jeff, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >I should have figured as much…a fire that gigantic would obviously affect >adjacent businesses. I certainly did not mean to criticize poor Brek…but at >first read the situation sounded similar to storing dynamite at a match >factory. >Again, I’m so sorry about his terrible loss. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Scott > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >From:MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU"; >target=_blank>mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeff Potokar >Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:03 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >To:MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU >Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >From the news reports, it sounds like other businesses and buildings in the >immediate vicinity or adjacent were also damaged or lost. One guy interviewed >said his company / building/equipment were also consumed by this fire. He >suffered a total loss as well. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > &g
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of vintage lobby cards and > Hitchcock posters. Even though we ended up losing nothing - we never want to > go through that again. We owned these things long enough and it was time to > get out. > > Brek, our sympathies go out to you and hang in there. -d. > > > Date: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:29:00 -0500 > From: rixpost...@aol.com > Subject: Re: movie posters lost in fire video link > To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > > Collectors who don't have more than homeowner's or renter's insurance on > their poster collection are most likely totally screwed if their house burns > down. But those who don't have separate insurance on their poster > collection---who roll the dice thinking "it won't happen to me" most likely > won't admit they don't have insurance on MoPo on any other forum. Nobody > wants to have a bunch of other collectors and dealers descend on them like > some have descended on Brek. Hey, more people "roll the dice" in this world > and in this hobby than you thinkespecially with the economy the way it > is... >I know in the past decade or so I've sold posters to Brek. He's a really > good guy and my heart goes out to him. Hey, pardon me sounding like Father > Flanagan (who they're putting up to be canonized as a saint!) >but, "There but for the grace of God go I..." > Godspeed and good luck, > Brek, > Rick > > In a message dated 2/29/2012 1:04:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > jhnwald...@yahoo.com writes: > > Do most collectors have insurance on their posters? I would think that > would be easier said than done. > > Good luck to you Brek. Give 'em hell. > JW > > > From: Brek Anderson > To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:10 PM > Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link > > Thanks Bruce, > > And thanks to the many that have expressed sympathy. As I have said I hope > others can learn from this. > > As I have been blasted before when I first got on MOPO about 7 years ago, I > am hesitant to even post on MOPO. I was very close to leaving MOPO back then. > After a few that seem to want to bring you down if you are up or down on MOPO > who don't even know you has made me come close to leaving several times. I > am very close to leaving the forum now based on the few, but the many great > members keep me hanging on. But don't be surprised if there one less member > soon. Most have no idea of others investments, but my loss totaled over 3 > million and wiped me out. So I don't take kindly to those who makes them feel > better to tear you down. It's not the critic that counts. The large law firm > that has taken my case on contingency is very confident I will re-coop some > of the loss. It will take about a year to find out. > > > Brek > > - Original Message - > From: Bruce Hershenson > To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > Sent: Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:33:44 - (UTC) > Subject: Re: [MOPO] movie posters lost in fire video link > > First off, I think you guys really are being insensitive to Brek's massive > loss. Of course he wishes he had done so much differently, but now is not the > time to tell him that. > > I can tell you that this has caused a fair number of consignors to send me > large consignments. I have had some major consignors who had never planned to > sell anything in their lifetime, but after a theft, or a fire, or a broken > pipe, or a flood, changed their mind in a hurry and gave me some or all of > their collection. And all told me later that there was a major sense of > relief once they no longer had to worry every time they left their house that > their collection would be there unharmed when they returned. > > Bruce > > > 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. > > > > > -- > Bruce Hershenson and the other 24 members of the eMoviePoster.com team > P.O. Box 874 > West Plains, MO 65775 > Phone: 417-256-9616 (hours: Mon-Fri 9 to 5 except from 12 to 1 when we take > lunch) > our site > our auctions > > > 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.
