Re: [MOPO] FA: Heritage: Butch Cassidy, Lawrence of Arabia, Triffids, Blow-Up, Baby Jane, more

That's correct. That's one reason Amazon now charges sales tax in many states because it has so many flagship dealers throughout the country. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Comic Art Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 8:1

Re: [MOPO] FA: Heritage: Butch Cassidy, Lawrence of Arabia, Triffids, Blow-Up, Baby Jane, more

This is one of many advantages to being a relatively tiny company that only operates in one state (Missouri). We only charge sales tax within Missouri, and of course we have no buyers premiums, and we never charge more than the actual cost of shipping (and often charge far less). Bruce On Sat, M

[MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMoviePoster.com?

Most of the dealers on MoPo consign to eMoviePoster.com already, and this is *NOT* addressed to those dealers. I am talking to those few of you who have large inventories and are watching eBay circle the drain, but you have not yet consigned to us, and I am wondering why that is. Is it because yo

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Re: [MOPO] nobody seems to bid on posters anymore

The insane prices on most of those "Buy it Now" poster auctions are proof that there is still plenty of crack being smoked out there. Makes me think about that great scene in the classic comedy "Used Cars": "Yes sir, that's New Deal Used Posters... now wait just a goddamn minute. What the hell i

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMoviePoster.com?

I am probably only half qualified to answer this, as I am a dealer who does not consign to Bruce, but I am not what you would call a dealer with a large inventory. Even still, I am going to go with the first option: Commission rate is too high. I remember awhile back, I ran some quick numb

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMoviePoster.com?

I feel compelled to chime in here as I too saw similar at Cinevent. On Heritage's site we charge a Buyer's Premium, which my competitors so kindly point out. But this is no secret and is not hidden in the slightest. What does make us different is that we split our fees between buyer and seller an

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMoviePoster.com?

"we do not hit the consignor with all of the fees!" I like that. The buyer pays some of the fees and the seller pays some, so everybody pays less. Did you ever consider a career in politics? It sounds a lot like Obama's plan to "spread the wealth", except in this case you are "spreading the fees".

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMoviePoster.com?

I agree that my commission rates are higher than if you auction the items yourself, but of course that discounts the time and labor involved in doing it yourself. I was not talking about someone like you with a fairly modest inventory (by number of items), but rather those with warehouses of items,

Re: [MOPO] nobody seems to bid on posters anymore

Yeah, there are a lot of clueless poster dealers. They must make no profit as most of there listings never sell. Why bother with all the work of listing posters that will never sell at the price you are asking? Lets see... A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World movie program sold for $7.49 on May 19. But w

[MOPO] LOBBY CARDS 1920-1970 Right Now on MoviePosterBid

Hello Members Right now we have a lobby card auction running 220 Lobby cards from the silents to the Godfather as of this email, 103 items are under $2.00 Click Here to See a Gallery of of the posters being sold in this auction

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMoviePoster.com?

I love it when the big guys slug it out in public! Most auction houses such as Soethby's and Christie's charge commissions of a similar nature to the buyer and seller. The advantage Heritage, Christie's and Soethby's have is in their marketing. Christie's and Soethyby's still charge an outrageous p

Re: [MOPO] nobody seems to bid on posters anymore

here is the philosophy of the sellers: $7.49 = "if that's what it sells for, that must be in the range of the real value" $125 = "oh man, this is such a great item.. there has to be someone somewhere that wants this item as much as I like it" $500 = "boy I sure hope some donkey finds my lis

Re: [MOPO] nobody seems to bid on posters anymore

Here's something to consider. At virtually every movie collectible show I go to, I see a certain dealer who shall remain nameless who has beautiful posters, many of which are classic titles. which he displays prominently over several exhibit tables. His prices are astronomical and I never see anybo

Re: [MOPO] response to Jeffrey Walton post

"These are tough times in every sort of way and certainly not a good time to be selling memorabilia." Shouldn't that be: "These are tough times in every sort of way and certainly not a good time for a seller who does not sell a lot regularly to be selling memorabilia on eBay?" They ruined the eB

Re: [MOPO] nobody seems to bid on posters anymore

A major dealer who shall remain nameless calls this "trolling for suckers". Different strokes for different folks. Bruce On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art < sa...@comic-art.com> wrote: > here is the philosophy of the sellers: > > $7.49 = "if that's what it sells for, tha

[MOPO] A theory on why more people are buying inexpensive movie posters in these troubled times

The last few months I have had a steady increase in the number of buyers each week, and lots of them are brand-new to the hobby. It seemed odd to me that this would occur at a time when the economy is falling to pieces, so I did some thinking about it, and I came up with a theory. Maybe when times

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMoviePoster.com?

Like I said, I can't answer for someone who has a vast warehouse of inventory and if they have so much they possibly can't get to it, I would also wonder why they wouldn't at least consider sending some out to a middleman to auction for them. And I guess this is as good a time as any to get in

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMoviePoster.com?

what Sean isn't saying because he is a nice guy is that the fellow also would say "I can't sell it for less because that's what I paid for it 15 years ago" well, that was only an insult to our mutual intelligence.. At 01:18 PM 5/30/2009, Sean Linkenback wrote: Like I said, I can't answer for

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMoviePoster.com?

:-) :-O :-D :-) :-) I'm glad you like it! Grey On May 30, 2009, at 12:07 PM, "Bruce Hershenson" mailto:brucehershen...@gmail.com>> wrote: "we do not hit the consignor with all of the fees!" I like that. The buyer pays some of the fees and the seller pays some, so everybody pays less. Did you

Re: [MOPO] A theory on why more people are buying inexpensive movie posters in these troubled times

I absolutely agree with this. In the days when I used to set up at lots of shows (mainly comic shows) or when newer dealers ask me now what kind of material they should stock. My answer is always "whatever you can that has a price point of $20 or less." $20 is a magic number, as almost everyone

[MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMovie

all I want to know is... why isn't anyone picking on me today? I'm feeling kind of left out. .and we did just sell a one sheet (orig. release 1959) for north by northwest for $1595.00. so if anyone has some high dollar posters worth $500.00 or more...you might want to consider

[MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

One thing that I noticed while walking the floors of Cinevent was what seemed to be a dearth of "young blood" at the show, most obvious in the form of no younger dealers (I think I was the baby at the show and I turned 40 this year) and also in no younger collectors in attendance. I certainly r

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMovie

all I want to know is... why isn't anyone picking on me today? I'm feeling kind of left out. Oh, “trolling for suckers” wasn't you then? Rich On 30 May 2009, at 21:31, David Lieberman wrote: all I want to know is... why isn't anyone picking on me today? I'm feeling kind of left ou

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMovie

And now we know what copy of North By Northwest some guy will have at Cinevent in a few years wondering why he can't come close to getting his money back out of the poster now that he wants to sell. ;-) _ From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of David Lieb

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

Sean I know you know the answers to this post and are just trying to bring other people's understanding of it up to snuff. In case you don't know.. people under a certain age are more interested in video games and dvd's than any other popular culture media It just happens to be what these

Re: [MOPO] Phil Specter.. 19 years to life

Even if Spector spends a year in jail, I can smile knowing that each hour will be a living hell for that ugly little mental patient. Buh-bye, Phil. Try some of your mind games and little gun tricks on the likes of Charles Manson. Now if we can just prosecute the people responsible for "American

Re: [MOPO] Attention dealers with large inventories: Why don't YOU consign to eMoviePoster.com?

It really *IS* clever! On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Smith, Grey - 1367 wrote: > :-) :-O :-D :-) :-) > > I'm glad you like it! > > Grey > > On May 30, 2009, at 12:07 PM, "Bruce Hershenson" < > brucehershen...@gmail.com> wrote: > > "we do not hit the consignor

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

Rich, There are a few bright rays of hope out there. I had an eight-year kid of a friend of mine...his dad is kind of a normie, i.e., not a huge movie geek...walk into my office and look at my posters. It was like he had walked into the Sistine Chapel. He had actually sought out and watched ge

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

I remember well the comic book shows of the late 1960s and early 1970s (were you even alive then, Sean?). There were two distinct groups. First there were these really ancient guys who were in their late 30s and some were even in their 40s, like Phil Seuling, Dale Manesis, Paul Zack, and Russ Coch

Re: [MOPO] Phil Specter.. 19 years to life

What really bothers me most about AI is seeing rock legends doing duets with punk kids who can't shine their shoes, and the viewers are tuning in to see the kids! Bruce On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 4:17 PM, jbirddouglass wrote: > Even if Spector spends a year in jail, I can smile knowing that each ho

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

Barry Baumann came to Cinevent and we chatted At 02:43 PM 5/30/2009, Bruce Hershenson wrote: I remember well the comic book shows of the late 1960s and early 1970s (were you even alive then, Sean?). There were two distinct groups. First there were these really ancient guys who were in their

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

Not that long ago one of my nieces and her boyfriend came over for a visit. They're both 20-somethings, both into art, particularly the whole subculture of graffiti art and everything related to it. They went crazy when they saw AIP stuff like The Brain That Wouldn't Die and X: The Man With the

[MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?

I've been attending Cinevent for many years and have bought a lot of movie paper during that time. But I had the strangest experience this year. (and no I don't mean sticky carpet or smelly hallways.sorry Franc!) None of the dealers I bought from were willing to haggle. Not one penny. No matter ho

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?

obviously I didn't have anything you wanted this year as you know I would have happily given you a break as a matter of fact, I discounted every item I sold At 04:11 PM 5/30/2009, Scott Burns wrote: I've been attending Cinevent for many years and have bought a lot of movie paper during that

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

I hate to beat a dead horse but Cinevent is stuck in a groove and the collectors who frequent this trade fare seem to like it that way, judging from the attacks I received because I dared to suggest that the venue could be improved. The median age at the show was about 67. There were no young peopl

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?

Dealers must have known that I was upset by te smelly rooms, so they treated me kindly allowed me to haggle. I didn;t notice any difference this year in connection with the pricing and the bargaining. Volume is the key. I personally get pissed off when someone wants to buy one $25 item and offers m

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?

I must have just been unlucky that the dealers having what I wanted to buy wouldn't haggle. I thought it odd since it had NEVER happened before. As Rich pointed out, he would have haggled...but alas, no items caught my eye on his table. Maybe next year Rich! Personally I don't think it's out-of-l

[MOPO] OT DRAG ME TO HELL

I just got back from it! More funny than ghoulish (PG-13) and clearly the work of Sam Raimi. However if one is overly sensitive to dentures and phlegm you may want to stay away. But extremely entertaining with things that go bump (very loudly), supremely effective and menacing shadows, on

[MOPO] SOTHEBY'S/CHRISTIE'S Consignment Fees

I love it when the big guys slug it out in public! Most auction houses such as Soethby's and Christie's charge commissions of a similar nature to the buyer and seller. The advantage Heritage, Christie's and Soethby's have is in their marketing. Christie's and Soethyby's still charge an outr

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?

it was the shirt I bet Scott... when you wear a shirt that says " Im made outta Money" dont be surprised no dealer budges on price Today my shirt said" will move your heavy 18800s saloon bars FREE ask me" Stooges moving works inc well today I had a fun one. My son and I attend

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

"The median age at the show was about 67" *THERE'S* your answer! Next year they could hold it in the intensive care unit of the nearest Columbus hospital. Plus all the patients would recognize everyone on the 1920s and 1930s posters. Bruce On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 7:16 PM, Franc wrote: > I ha

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

My arthritis is killing me. Phil - Original Message - From: Bruce Hershenson To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers? "The median age at the show was about 67" THERE'S your an

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

Go to Columbus next year and get treated AND get some posters! Bruce On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 9:37 PM, Phil Edwards wrote: > My arthritis is killing me. > Phil > > - Original Message - > *From:* Bruce Hershenson > *To:* MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU > *Sent:* Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

*Yes, and the few young bloods in Vancouver has been deeply discourage from collecting after bringing fake Star wars and other posters over for linen backing, only to be told that they bought crap. How can we change this? Best. dario. * Bruce Hershenson wrote: "The median age at the show was

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

No Bruce.. they wouldn't recognize the posters (old people's disease) At 07:34 PM 5/30/2009, Bruce Hershenson wrote: "The median age at the show was about 67" THERE'S your answer! Next year they could hold it in the intensive care unit of the nearest Columbus hospital. Plus all the patient

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

Even better! You can sell them minty whites as originals, and they will never know the difference! And I am told that all the rooms have working air conditioners, and they don't smell bad, and the food is good (if rather bland). Bruce On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 9:49 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art <

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?

MessageI don't do shows any more and haven't for years. But one of the reasons there used to be to do shows was to attract new customers and as a result of this, I have customers for well over 20 years. Now if a dealer hasn't got any room to move on a $25 item or a $42 item ($42 - what a weird f

Re: [MOPO] Where is the next generation of poster dealers?

We're you at the same show I was?!! No young people there at all? Not true. Steve SallyMorris Everett III...John Ours Jrand even Adam Ours bought his first poster. We are talking 20 and 30 something year-olds here. (Okay, Morris III is 39 and co

[MOPO] The next generation of poster dealers....

It is kind of hard to get young people involved in posters these days. Years ago poster enthusiasts were film fans whose love of cinema naturally drove them to seek out the advertising for those films. Most of the dealers were fairly honest (if eccentric) and the occasional auction provided some