Re: [MOPO] FS: stating prior sales in an ebay listing

2008-02-29 Thread Claude Litton
Stating prior sales to me is a waste of time on the part of the seller and actually a partial turn-off. The seller is trying to make people think that it is worth that much when in reality he is deluding himself. There is one seller on ebay who does this on a regular basis and the

Re: [MOPO] FS: stating prior sales in an ebay listing

2008-02-29 Thread Michael Greenwood
I agree with Claude. In fact, I also agree with every single thing he said about sniping and auctions with extended endings. I think I'll just keep casually quiet and maybe let Claude do all my talking for me. I know that's usually a privilege that comes with a cost but on Mopo, things

Re: [MOPO] FS: stating prior sales in an ebay listing

2008-02-29 Thread Franc
As a point of reference, I think it's fine, but I usually don't place that much value in it. Nor does it bother me that some sellers use this as a marketing tool. A poster or lobby card is worth whatever you want to pay for it. My most prized lobby cards and posters, even the ones that are worth

[MOPO] bruce's new site with NO SNIPE POLICY

2008-02-29 Thread Michael B
i wont get into this new MOPO frey... .but if i had a dollar each time someone on MOPO stated that there should be some sort of extended bidding to eliminate sniping, i could take those funds and buy heritage's MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION one sheet at auction now. (my

[MOPO] fa: CINEMASTERPIECES NEW LISTINGS ALL NO RESERVE!!

2008-02-29 Thread David Lieberman
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Re: [MOPO] FS: stating prior sales in an ebay listing

2008-02-29 Thread Bruce Hershenson
One more important thing about past results is that you rarely know for certain that the transaction was ever completed, and if so, if it was completed at the stated price. Lots of eBay auctions fall through and lots more are re-negotiated (or the item is returned). In my online sales results

[MOPO] FA: Heritage Signature Auction Highlights - Science Fiction Posters

2008-02-29 Thread Petty, John - 1283
HERITAGE VINTAGE MOVIE POSTERS SIGNATURE AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS The Heritage Vintage Movie Poster Signature Auction is just around the corner (March 11 12, in Dallas, Texas and online at www.HA.comhttp://www.HA.com), and we want to take this opportunity to draw your attention to a few outstanding

Re: [MOPO] bruce's new site with NO SNIPE POLICY

2008-02-29 Thread Patrick Michael Tupy
Well, Michael, I can say with great confidence that you wouldn't have any dollars from me...lol On Feb 29, 2008, at 6:59 AM, Michael B wrote: i wont get into this new MOPO frey... .but if i had a dollar each time someone on MOPO stated that there should be some sort of

[MOPO] Image of the window card I need advice on

2008-02-29 Thread Bubba Despres
Here is the image of one of the 2 lobby cards I have that I posted about yesterday needing some advice on conservation/restoration. It's in pretty rough shape. The other is in much better shape but also needs some work. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/robertpollard/DSCF4313.jpg

[MOPO] posters wanted

2008-02-29 Thread Posteritati
Hi, We are looking for the following (only): GRAND PRIX - Czech poster, Italian photobusta set, Japanese (2 different), small french SAND PEBBLES U.S. 1 sheet Thanks. bst, sam Posteritati 239 Centre Street New York, NY 10013 212-226-2207/ Fax: 212-226-2102 http://www.posteritati.com/

[MOPO] FS: THE MALTESE FALCON midget window card

2008-02-29 Thread Kirby McDaniel
We are putting THE MALTESE FALCON midget window card for sale on ebay with an opening bid of $5000.00 tuesday. Condition is very fine ++, but not near mint. The stuff that dreams are made of etc. Kirby McDaniel MovieArt Original Film Posters P.O. Box 4419 Austin TX 78765-4419 512 479 6680

[MOPO] offer to MOPO members only

2008-02-29 Thread Joel Nelson
Film Posters of the Third Reich by William Gillespie and Joel Nelson Possibly the most unique film poster study ever published. Definitely a subject largely unknown to even the most advanced poster collector. Check out the listings on bookfinder.com Wholesale cost offered to MOPO

Re: [MOPO] offer to MOPO members only

2008-02-29 Thread JOHN REID Vintage Movie Memorabilia
Possibly the most unique film poster study ever published. I would cetainly agree with that and I highly recommend this book to MOPOers - some very rare posters with quite exceptional poster art. Regards John Sign up for my regular newsletter on movie memorabilia: