Re: [MOPO] Vertigo: Q For Dario!

Dario,   Could Dave's Vertigo poster been "faded" during the cleaning process before LB'ing?   In general, how do bright red/orange-ish titles, or bright color backgrounds on a poster, fare during chemical bathes? Do they come out a little lighter? Could this be the reason this poster appears su

[MOPO] WTB: FUNNY FACE posters

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[MOPO] ENDS WEDS: Half Sheets 1940s-1980s - Reynold Brown, Mario Bava

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Re: [MOPO] vertigo

michael..can you even read? I just said I would change it in my last post.the one you even copied and pasted in your last post and I did. you seriously need to chill dude. your badgering is bordering on ridiculous. David Lieberman _CineMasterpieces.com_ (http:/

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

One of the reasons he doesn't post here is because of all the back biting / cat fighting.and its usually from people who have no idea what they are talking about. WHEN YOU CANNOT WIN ON THE FACTS, ATTACK THE ACCUSERS. NOT A SINGLE PERSON HERE STATED IT WAS NOT FADED. ADMIT IT SS A BA

[MOPO] vertigo

"Who's the dealer/restorer who consigned it and who also agrees with this scenario you are perpetuating?" I actually just spoke with him to fill him in on what's going on. He reads mopo occasionally but doesn't know how (or ever really wants to) post. I will post his response as

Re: [MOPO] QUIZ: What Actor/actress appeared in the Most Universal Frankensteins?? or FA best still?

Speaking of Lon Chaney and Frankenstein, there is the coolest movie still ever from Abbott and Costello Meets Frankenstein in Bruce's Thursday's auction. http://auctions.emovieposter.com/Bidding.taf?_function=detail&Auction_uid1=1537736 - Original Message - From: "Richard Halegu

Re: [MOPO] Subject: Re: [MOPO] vertigo

Dave - it's faded. Pure and simple. Anything else indicating it MIGHT be not, is a distortion. You know, it's okay to be wrong sometimes... when you are. People respect that. Who's the dealer/restorer who consigned it and who also agrees with this scenario you are perpetuating? Phil - Ori

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

** I've been too busy to get into MoPo with all the recent cat fights but I will say: Any seller has the right to describe their inventory in the best light -- But I don't like DL's "amended description" (only in view of the fights here, otherwise I wouldn't have noticed or cared) -- because w

Re: [MOPO] QUIZ: What Actor/actress appeared in the Most Universal Frankensteins??

Folks I'm surprised that nobody got this answer correctly the answer is: Dwight Frye, Lionel Atwill and Lon Chaney Jr each of whom were in 5 of the Universal movies with Frankenstein Dwight Frye FRANKENSTEIN BRIDE of FRANKENSTEIN SON of FRANKENSTEIN GHOST of FRANKENSTEIN FRANKENSTEIN MEETS the

[MOPO] vertigo

There were two printings of the Vertigo one sheet---one was BRIGHT ORANGE---the other was MORE REDDISH-ORANGE. neither one AT ALL like the one sheet you have listed. Dave, you're being told by people who've been in the hobby for three decades that your description is deceptive. Your D

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

to quote my friend, Rich. ?? ??? BULLSHIT ?? THE AMENDED ?? DESCRIPTION IS ?? STILL A SHAM, ?? still BULLSHIT!!! to prevent further conniptions and heart attacks to the overly sensitive self appointed poster police?

[MOPO] vertigo

to prevent further conniptions and heart attacks to the overly sensitive self appointed poster police we have added the last line to the description: Almost impossible to find nowadays. This particular one sheet has several defects that can still be seen even though it has been res

Re: [MOPO] Subject: Re: [MOPO] vertigo

I agree with Rick for once (okay, maybe it's the second time) At 04:26 PM 9/8/2009, rixpost...@aol.com wrote: IT'S A FRIGGIN' FADED POSTER! JUST ACCEPT THE FACT, SUCK IT UP LIKE A MAN AND CHANGE THE DAMNED DESCRIPTION! Jeez, this isn't Rocket Science! It's simply misrepresenting a pos

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

Oh my-- Yet another sad, childish rebuttal from the self admitted, heavy pot user. The haze is all consuming. On Sep 8, 2009, at 4:22 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art & Movie Posters wrote: I've had fewer bowls today than you have cocks have you chowed on At 04:17 PM 9/8/2009, yo

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

Well, when a stoner's eyes are pinched and bloodshot--- sorry to say-- sometimes you just gotta make due. On Sep 8, 2009, at 4:24 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art & Movie Posters wrote: and if I could have made the font any bigger, I would have Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Sit

[MOPO] Subject: Re: [MOPO] vertigo

IT'S A FRIGGIN' FADED POSTER! JUST ACCEPT THE FACT, SUCK IT UP LIKE A MAN AND CHANGE THE DAMNED DESCRIPTION! Jeez, this isn't Rocket Science! It's simply misrepresenting a poster to be something it isn't! Christ, are you eBay's Premiere Movie Poster dealer or a stubborn, simpering. n

Re: [MOPO] This bright color is giving me VERTIGO

Addendum... OK, before anyone jumps all over me and says "Hey, JR, you big dummy... the PMS system didn't come into existence until 1962 and VERTIGO was released in 1958" let me correct myself: The color matching system "PMS" grew out of and earlier system and was formally re-introduced as the

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

look people..take a step back and read our description again.it is our belief that it is faded.we have stated that several times now.and we make it clear in the description that that is our belief.however we are open to the possibility that it isn't because others

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

michael.you need to take a chill pill: 1. the lower left quarter is MUCH lighter than the top right. DID THE PRINTER CHANGE ITS INK FOR JUST PARTS OF THE POSTER?? the poster is a uniform color. the lighting we use is sometimes unevenand in this case it was. It is

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

I was fair on the pricing thing, now you've made me give you a minus. LMAO Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

The ganja must really be kicking in, now. the font is GROWING I wonder how many bowls have been smoked today? On Sep 8, 2009, at 4:09 PM, Richard Halegua Comic Art & Movie Posters wrote: there is no other copy of this poster that has ever been sold to my knowledge with this color

[MOPO] This bright color is giving me VERTIGO

Rich, I'm just guessing here, based on long-term observation: I think there was only 1 color that VERTIGO was printed in for the original theatrical release. The NSS printing and distribution service was in its prime back then and their print shops were *very* consistent in producing the same

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

I'm sorry, but that sounds like UTTER B.S. to me. In 30 years of collecting and dealing, I've NEVER, EVER encountered a Vertigo one sheet like the one you have listed. And I've seen dozens in person and probably 50 or more in catalogs over the years. Hey, why doesn't Bruce come in and

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

Yes, but even so, despite possible colour variations, I think that one could only be very obviously faded. See, why'd you do that? I was fair on the pricing thing, now you've made me give you a minus. On 8 Sep 2009, at 23:52, David Lieberman wrote: sorry everyonebut there is no "fraud"

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

there is no other copy of this poster that has ever been sold to my knowledge with this color scheme without it being described as faded At 03:52 PM 9/8/2009, David Lieberman wrote: sorry everyonebut there is no "fraud"and there is no "double talk". even another mopo'r (evan...@blueyo

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

it is interesting that: ?? 1.? the lower left quarter is MUCH lighter than the top right.? DID THE PRINTER CHANGE ITS INK FOR JUST PARTS OF THE POSTER?? ?? 2.? you never addressed why in the areas of the dozens tears that the colors do not match.? i suggested that it faded AFTER IT

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

sorry everyonebut there is no "fraud"and there is no "double talk". even another mopo'r (evan...@blueyonder.co.uk) has suggested that he thought there were possibly authentic non faded lighter versions of this poster. The dealer/linen backer who consigned it to us has long

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

awesome, Rich. right on. and, again, i say:? not a single MOPOer is defending that fraudulent description. i have spoken enough on this attempted fraud. David you're my pal.. but you have pushed me over the line you've done it and now the dam is going to burst.. oh no... there it goe

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

Dave, Better watch out when you start slinging that slanderous garbage. I haven't had one millisecond of contact with Greg Egbert in over a year. As for the posters I sell---that's my INVENTORY, my friend. I GUARANTEE I have a far superior COLLECTION of posters than you'll EVER HAVE!

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

David you're my pal.. but you have pushed me over the line you've done it and now the dam is going to burst.. oh no... there it goes... Dave, this line in your listing is double talk bullshit "This is either due to the fact that its red color has faded to orange, or it was actually printed

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

dave--- all your doubletalk about this poster doesnt change the fact that it is FADED. FADED, FADED, FADED. badly faded.?? THE REASON FOR THE NEGATIVITY ABOUT YOUR DESCRIPTION IS DUE TO YOUR FUTILE ATTEMPT TO TALK ABOUT "maybe" ANOTHER PRINTING, AND YOUR PHRASE SAYING "MAYBE" FADED. CO

Re: [MOPO] A question on a fake question?

What the heck are you talking about? I never complain about how many times anyone plugs their auctions (and certainly not Bruce who I think only does it on closing day). I simply used his posting from today as in indicator that he is alive and well, and hopefully reading MoPo. My question for B

Re: [MOPO] vertigo

We thought it was faded too...and we strongly suggest that it is. we have sold about 7 or 8 of these within the past few years and this one is definitely the lightest one we have had...HOWEVER.another DEALER/LINEN BACKER consigned it to us and he told us he thought there

Re: [MOPO] DAMN---a successful ebay scam CASABLANCE

Just create a Google email account paulhenr...@gmail.com and make a claim to the eBay Vero board that the peice is an infringement of some sort and demand that they cancel the listing. ;-) - Original Message - From: "James Richard" To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, Septemb

[MOPO] A question on a fake question?

So, I guess if we were to look up "tenacious" in the dictionary we would see a picture of Sean? Just my personal observation here, but since Sean does so much of that I'm sure he won't object to me making one or two of my own: Sean always seems to be questioning Bruce's intent, integrity, or

Re: [MOPO] Casablanca on Ebay Vs. Vertigo on Ebay

In reference to Sean's 2 posts and this possibly FADED Vertigo question one sheet that just won't go away---that requires the input of the highest movie poster authority on the planet... WHERE'S BRUCE WHEN WE NEED HIM? Visit the MoP

Re: [MOPO] Casablanca on Ebay Vs. Vertigo on Ebay

I've been wittering on for ages about there being colour variations with Vertigo. Other than the standard strong red/orange, orange/red, however you see it. And other than obvious fading, or possible lighter, weaker printings towards the end of the run. I have believed there are some printed

Re: [MOPO] Casablanca on Ebay Vs. Vertigo on Ebay

Hey, Dave, ? ? I have no qualms with you selling your posters at any price you wantno qualms whatsoever. But in terms of the VERTIGO one sheet, you are knowingly misleading the prospective buyer?( who has put his trust in your hands) by stating in your description it "MAY be faded".? Gi

Re: [MOPO] Casablanca on Ebay Vs. Vertigo on Ebay

Hey, Dave, I have no qualms with you selling your posters at any price you wantno qualms whatsoever. But in terms of the VERTIGO one sheet, you are knowingly misleading the prospective buyer ( who has put his trust in your hands) by stating in your description it "MAY be faded".

Re: [MOPO] What changed with this item in less than a month?

perhaps the only lesson to draw from this is that there are still amazing deals to be had on ebay. i often discover great items that are listed in unexpected categories (or have unusual descriptions written by sellers who perhaps don't appreciate the potential market value of their material).  i

Re: [MOPO] What changed with this item in less than a month?

thanks Rich. I've come to the conclusion that questions from idiots regarding pricing will NEVER end. David Lieberman _CineMasterpieces.com_ (http://www.cinemasterpieces.com/) | 15721 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 105 -- Scottsdale, Az 85260 Vintage Original Movie Posters

Re: [MOPO] What changed with this item in less than a month?

a much more intelligent answer than the entirely unintelligent question At 01:06 PM 9/8/2009, Richard Evans wrote: Well, looking at Heritage, TC and two other cards sold for $1,725.00 in 05, 1 sht $4,025.00 in 04. Looks like he had an excellent buy. I wouldn't expect to just put a very mode

[MOPO] attn: Bruce - question about the fakes

I wasn't sure if Bruce was away this holiday weekend, and perhaps missed this inquiry, but seeing him plug his auctions again this morning, I thought I would ask this again: Bruce wrote in his latest email club message:" It seems that some of those who unknowingly sold some of these as middleme

Re: [MOPO] DAMN---a successful ebay scam CASABLANCE

This is the big area where Ebay is become really bad. They have made it impossible to know who the bidders on an auction are, and made it impossible for anyone but the seller to contact the bidders. I used to regularly warn bidders when they were bidding on a clear fake or repro being represent

Re: [MOPO] Bruce's latest information on the fakes

First it was Claude's suction house. Now this. Hmm, suction hose. Truth in typos. On 8 Sep 2009, at 15:32, wise1...@aol.com wrote: Unless contracts state differently- generally each seller is directly responsible to his buyer. An auction hose is fully responsible to its buyer. (unless their co

Re: [MOPO] What changed with this item in less than a month?

Well, looking at Heritage, TC and two other cards sold for $1,725.00 in 05, 1 sht $4,025.00 in 04. Looks like he had an excellent buy. I wouldn't expect to just put a very modest mark up on it, I'd expect him to mark it at what he think he can sell for it. I'm quite happy to criticize Dave wh

Re: [MOPO] Casablanca on Ebay Vs. Vertigo on Ebay

At least whatever poor sap buys this ULTRA FADED Vertigo one sheet for almost three thousand bucks will get a REAL movie poster, not a repro... _http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180403115849&ssPageName= STRK:MEWAX:IT_ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=18

Re: [MOPO] Casablanca on Ebay

$100 for a repro? well.. suckers are born every minute and that is what this seller is hoping for... sad thing is-- it looks like he found one. On Sep 8, 2009, at 6:10 AM, Steve wrote: Maybe the bidder just likes the movie and wants the poster, repro or not. Visit the MoPo Mailing L

[MOPO] FA: Heritage: Lawrence of Arabia, Coffy, Raiders of the Lost Ark, James Bond, Hitchcock, more

There are 438 lots in this week's Heritage Internet Auction. Once again, we are featuring a great selection of original movie posters, lobby cards and stills. The auction closes Sunday, September 13th at 10pm CT. http://movieposters.ha.com/?ic=task-movieposters To view all 438 items, please clic

Re: [MOPO] Bruce's latest information on the fakes

Unless contracts state differently- generally each seller is directly responsible to his buyer. An auction hose is fully responsible to its buyer. (unless their contract states differently) Furthermore one goes to an auction house for certain guarantees. A bigger auction house should be insured.

Re: [MOPO] Casablanca on Ebay

This poster looks to be glued to something. So that's why the back looks strange.  I'm sure without the cardboard on the back you could tell this poster is printed on thin paper stock. Here's a .99 repo.  Beats $100. http://cgi.ebay.com/CASABLANCA-MEMORABILIA-POSTER-REPRODUCTION_W0QQitemZ15037

Re: [MOPO] Casablanca on Ebay

Maybe the bidder just likes the movie and wants the poster, repro or not.? now, that's funny.? idiotic. you cannot believe that. a clean repro on ebay would be ten bucks. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160360019344&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT michael

[MOPO] Casablanca on Ebay

Maybe the bidder just likes the movie and wants the poster, repro or not.  Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

[MOPO] DAMN---a successful ebay scam CASABLANCE

yesterday, we discussed this CASABLANCE ebay listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160360019344&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT well---there is a bidder, with a feedback of 11.? could this bidder think he/she found a 5,000/7,000 poster (albeit damaged)? in the old days of

[MOPO] FA: A BRAIN TEASER: How can 363 sets of 8 lobby cards be just $15 each or under with just 13 hours to go?

I don't need to tell any of you that week in and week out I auction hundreds of items that sell for low, low prices. But tonight's 654 complete sets of 8 lobby cards represent *REALLY* incredible values! The 654 sets of 8 ending tonight include 73 that are still at $4 each or under (that's from 50

Re: [MOPO] Bruce's latest information on the fakes

Rich, Your understanding/interpretations/opinions of the legal precedents in a case like this and my own clearly differ. But since neither of us are lawyers -- and even lawyers can't usually agree what the law actually says or means in much of the time (which is why we have juries) -- we best