[MOPO] New email address

2013-01-21 Thread Eric Melanson
Scott: Could you direct MOPO posts to my new email: ericmelans...@gmail.com Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

[MOPO] Sexiest women

2012-07-07 Thread Eric Melanson
I think that both Joan Crawford and Susan Hayward should be on that list Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] I have a new question; Why do so many of the members of MoPo not participate?

2012-06-11 Thread Eric Melanson
ing, where it doesn't really carry a general interest.... Eric Melanson Sent from my iPhone On Jun 11, 2012, at 6:41 PM, Bruce Hershenson wrote: > Since I posted my last question about why WOMEN don't participate on MoPo, I > received a bunch of private e-mails from non-posti

[MOPO] Geraldine

2012-06-08 Thread Eric Melanson
Geraldine: I may be a lurker, but i think the discussion of your missing posters and your continuing and endless emails about Heritage are growing old. I understand you are not a dealer and that the loss of these posters is really bothering you, but i think you need to move on. Enough already!

[MOPO] Thanks Scott

2012-02-25 Thread Eric Melanson
For the lively conversations and debates.,the many memories of film, theatres, actors and entertainment figures and the trove of info on all things related to movie posters. I am an infrequent poster but an avid reader. Eric Melanson Philadelphia PA Sent from my iPhone Visit the

[MOPO] Am I the only one getting sick of the Cinevent story?

2011-06-12 Thread Eric Melanson
ctors being odd...this has a lot of mileage lefton it. I find that a lot of people who collect stuff, as a whole, are probably a bit odd. My wife tells me this all the time (why is our basement full of those damn "posters"... Eric Melanson Visit the MoPo Mailing List We

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Eric Melanson
Scott: I agree with Sue. "No frills" doesn't mean "no fun". A lot of us get quite a bit of enjoyment from the List, sometimes controversy notwithstanding. This is a good group with a lot of knowledge, and most of the time, a good sense of humor. Eric Visit the MoPo Mailing List We

[MOPO] The Illusion of Care and Service at USPS

2010-02-10 Thread Eric Melanson
new the person receiving the notification of a socially transmitted disease. They identified quite a few leaders in the community. Welcome to the US Post office. To this day, it amazes me that things I mail ever reach their destination. Eric Melanson

[MOPO] Linenbacking a 2006 DS poster

2009-10-15 Thread Eric Melanson
5 kids who probably thought the set should last forevereven though we had to pay someone to haul it away!! Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368-7224 cell:(215)-275-0006 email: eric...@comcast.net Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.f

[MOPO] Innocent until proven guilty

2009-09-27 Thread Eric Melanson
Like others have said, this hobby will go on, especially since so many of us have collected items we cherish but which have only a very modest commercial value. As our hobby matures, it is probably inevitable that some type of fraud would be attempted at some point in time. Eric Eric Melanson

[MOPO] Pricing strategies and the consumer

2009-07-01 Thread Eric Melanson
there is little rhyme or reason to what sells and what does not. Any thoughts? Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368-7224 cell:(215)-275-0006 email: eric...@comcast.net Visit the MoPo Maili

Re: [MOPO] hollywood poster auction & DISCUSSION

2009-05-26 Thread Eric Melanson
$2800 for a 10 foot booth in the convention center and this is for a vendor. That was for a 3 1/2 day exhibit. I find the $1600 amount to be a lot of money for an individual exhibitor. My 2 cents for what it's worth. Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368

[MOPO] Great exhibit coming in the Philly area

2009-03-17 Thread Eric Melanson
us on Broad Street. The first movie poster I bought was the 40 x 50 of Raiders by Amsel Link below has all the info for those interested: http://www.uarts.edu/newsevent/4628.html Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368-7224 cell:(215)-275-0006 email:

[MOPO] Charlton Heston

2009-02-23 Thread Eric Melanson
hadow his accomplishments as a consummate actor. I always remember,though, the comments of many of his fellow actors, including Jimmy Cagney among others , that Heston had an inordinately high opinion of himself and failed to acknowledge a lot of his peers on the set, making him seem distant.

[MOPO] Topic: Are there really posters that are only worth .99 cents???

2009-02-09 Thread Eric Melanson
, Mad, Mad, Mad World, but the Bass image of a globe does nothing for me.) Another thought is what do you get for 99 cents? You can't get into a movie, buy a gallon of gas, the Sunday newspaper or a hot dog anymore. A 99 cent poster might be quite a bargain considering the enjoyment you g

Re: [MOPO] those testimonials for tloceposters

2009-02-05 Thread Eric Melanson
Bruce: I humbly stand corrected. You do have some excellent bargains here...and if I didn't have 2 kids in college, I would probably be buying more from you now, as I have in the past!! Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368-7224 cell:(215)-275-0006

Re: [MOPO] those testimonials for tloceposters

2009-02-04 Thread Eric Melanson
lobby card, period. My lobby cards are all "dingy yellow and dirty looking". It's probably because they are more modest titles. I have seen some cards in great shape, but never "minty white". Is it safe to say that some of you have cards that look this good and are original..

[MOPO] With respect to those famous words

2009-01-21 Thread Eric Melanson
Calling this list a bunch of BS...very very narrow minded. There are an awful lot of nice honest people on this list who provide some very stimulating thought and the occasional wonderful humor from freeman fisherpriceless... To you Chris, I say... "Pride goeth before the fall&q

Re: [MOPO] Semi-OT: Why Kids Don't Collect Stuff Today

2009-01-20 Thread Eric Melanson
I think some of the reasons stated to explain the lesser interest in collecting are very valid (obsolesence at 3 years, trust in "data", electronics as collectibles) but I wonder if there isn't anotheraffluence leading to instant gratification. Many kids (and I daresay probably my own as well)

[MOPO] May I make a suggestion?

2008-11-08 Thread Eric Melanson
Frankly, MOPO represents all that is good about poster collecting, but also what is bad about it. Am I the only one who is getting sick of these rehashings of old insults, so-called injustices and petty arguments ad nauseum? I am sobered by the number of folks who are losing their livelihood thes

[MOPO] Experience with PosterFix...

2008-10-26 Thread Eric Melanson
es, but how it treats its customers. This hobby is largely a word of mouth one and I would think every restorer would appreciate that. Now, as always, the consumer has a choice. Eric Melanson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the MoPo Mailing List We

Re: [MOPO] What are movies where EVERY time you see one flipping channels, you end up watching some or all?

2008-09-27 Thread Eric Melanson
yup...I admit it...there are those movies I just can't move past...it happened last night with "Where Eagles Dare"also Sunset Boulevard.CasablancaAn Affair to RememberIt's a Mad, Mad, Mad Mad World...Mildred PierceI could go on Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Messa

Re: [MOPO] mopo- what do movies mean to the public and society & pop culture

2008-03-12 Thread Eric Melanson
and just how many of today's stars would anyone want to emulate? There are a few who seem to give unselfishly of their money and time in support of a variety of philanthropic causes, but so many are certainly not role models for anything. They more often seem to be the poster children for substan

[MOPO] GREAT MOVIES I HATE WATCHING

2008-03-05 Thread Eric Melanson
Sue: I'm with you with "An Affair to Remember"...and I add one more: The Miracle Worker with Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. That gets to me. Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368-7224 cell:(215)-275-0006 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit t

[MOPO] Poster Restoration

2008-01-23 Thread Eric Melanson
and also did some really fine work with some rather difficult restorations, faded, ink missing paper, etc. The last info I had for Chris was the following, but it's been a while and he did many pieces for me. 317 Washington Ave. Suite 2-B Brooklyn, NY 11205 (718) 230-0617 Eric Melanso

[MOPO] Only a collector

2007-07-31 Thread Eric Melanson
Yup...only a collector.. Eric Melanson email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

[MOPO] Since I started all this Poster Find "Stuff"

2006-09-20 Thread Eric Melanson
hinatown and last but not least.. A rolled Dayglo Fantasia poster.$2 for each!!! Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368-7224 cell:(215)-275-0006 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the MoPo Mailing List We

[MOPO] Could we please move on to posters!

2006-09-19 Thread Eric Melanson
find you ever made? Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368-7224 cell:(215)-275-0006 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ H

[MOPO] Jim's Delta Nightmare

2006-08-03 Thread Eric Melanson
Jim: Your letter should be directed to the CEO of Delta. I think it will obtain more action. Usually, all these letters are read, believe it or not. Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368-7224 cell:(215)-275-0006 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the MoPo

[MOPO] Digital 3-D isn't the only problem with the movie business

2006-04-25 Thread Eric Melanson
erables" to the consumer change, I would rather sit in the comfort, safety and enjoyment of my home and watch movies on DVD. Sure...the visual impact is much less attractive, but the environment is a lot more amenable to what is supposed to be an entertainment experience. Eric Melanson ema

[MOPO] Kids and Movie Poster Collecting

2006-02-26 Thread Eric Melanson
rt of the joy of the hobby for many people. Now, having said all of this, I have met many people who do not collect anything..they are very much in the here and now and don't see a whole lot of value in collecting. And with that...to each his own. Eric Melanson email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MOPO] Joan Crawford / My favorite poster

2006-02-01 Thread Eric Melanson
aluable in their collections!! Eric Melanson email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message ad

[MOPO] A Star is Born !!

2006-01-03 Thread Eric Melanson
Title: Message David:   Agree with you about "A Star is Born", and this is one of my favorites as well...the image is beautiful, too in the half sheet.   In fact, I watched "A Star is Born" (and Meet me in St. Louis) over the holiday, as I got a Judy Garland DVD set for Christmas.  Great his

[MOPO] About Bruce's suspension

2005-04-09 Thread Eric Melanson
nly a consumer within the hobby. But I offer only one brief comment after reading all the posts and David's recent musings: pride goeth before the fall. Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368-7224 cell:(215)-275-0006 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the Mo

[MOPO] BUZZ BUNNY

2005-02-17 Thread Eric Melanson
in the whole animation side to keep the characters alive and fresh. Sad. Eric Melanson 105 Duchess Place North Wales, PA. 19454 phone:(215)-368-7224 cell:(215)-275-0006 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com _

[MOPO] Just my take ...on movie poster collecting. What's yours?

2005-01-04 Thread Eric Melanson
tisfaction looking up an image I enjoy seeing for a "zero" movie than staring at something supposedly of high collectible value that does nothing for me from a movie art or image appreciation point of view. Whatever floats your boat.. . Eric Melanson [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MOPO] NEWBIES

2004-11-20 Thread Eric Melanson
evelops an expertise, and is an excellent way to engage others in a common interest. This hobby has all of that potential and more. Eric Melanson email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kirby McDaniel Sent: Saturday, November 20, 200