[MOPO] nobody seems to bid on posters anymore

most of my $ these days. Does anyone else miss those old Rotman Ebay auctions?  A lot of it was kinda dogeared, but there was some cool stuff in those auctions. John Waldman Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] hollywood poster auction DISCUSSION

it's always better to keep your crowd in one place.  And for pete sake, if the seller leaves the table and puts someone in charge of their goods, that person should know the prices of the products! John Waldman Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

[MOPO] The Mummy's Curse quad

Anyone on MOPO ever come across a The Mummy's Curse British quad (1944)? What is the art like?  And the going price? Thanks, John Waldman Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How

[MOPO] Carlos Mantica

Hello MOPOER's, I wondered if anyone on the list has been able to purchase any of Mr. Mantica's posters?  It seems like someone here stated that they had bought from him in the past.  Greg D. maybe. I couldn't get the shipping part of the transaction ironed out. Thanks, John Waldman aka 6gunn

Re: [MOPO] in the cooler

is one of those people who tell it like it is with no hidden agenda of her own.Call Susan Voodoo Woman if you like, but I’m proud to call her my friend. John Waldman Collector since 1977 Freedom Lover [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:"...who will not allow herself to get b

Re: [MOPO] Shattered dreams

Any more, when I'm dealing with an non-professional seller, I ask how they are going to ship my item. And if I don't like the answer, I let the seller know how I would like the item packed. I even state I will pay more to have it shipped right. The loss of these two old glass slides is a damn

Re: [MOPO] Underwater/glossy stock

I also have Underwater lobbies that are glossy, as is the one sheet, half sheet, and 8"x 10"I have on this title. Very cool paper for this movie. John WaldmanSusan Heim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hey Dave, I have lobbies from that film and they are the same as yours. I also have a one

Re: [MOPO] DENNIS THOMAS

Same here Dr. V, I didn't know Dennis.But if he's a friend of yours, he must have been a good man. It is very sad such a young family man is gone. God speed Dennis. John WaldmanDr Vollin Md [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IS 4 POSTS ALL WE HAD TO OFFER IN CONDOLENCES TO A COLLECTOR OF DENNIS

Re: [MOPO] MoPo's 11th Anniversary

Thanks for the great group, Scott. And congrats. John WaldmanShelly Whitworth-King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations and thank you, Scott.May we all be around to see year 12, 13, 14, 15 etc ..ShellyOriginal Message FollowsFrom: Greg Douglass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Reply-To: Greg

Re: [MOPO] The art of the poster

I tried to look at the pictures in full size, and I was told to sign in as a member, or to become one. No free looking, I guess. John W JR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Philipp,I finally found them -- they were so small I didn't even realize they were pictures of posters. Those

Re: [MOPO] What was your very first poster?

My first poster was a Diamonds Are Forever subway poster. Bought at Cinevent for $5, and I still have it. John WaldmanMichael Danese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first poster was an insert from Bridge on the River Kwai. The cost was$5. which I thought was a small fortune. I still have it. It was

Re: [MOPO] Who Cares About Your First Poster??

The fact that many of us remember what the first poster was that weacquired is interesting. And Dr V'sfirst poster, a Frankenstein Meets The Wolfman, amazing. A 6 sheet yet! WOW! John WaldmanAndy Neal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: JR - I think you are being a bit silly to be honest.It ooks like

Re: [MOPO] Hostile 2 Hostel

My wife and I were in line to get tickets for King Kong, and we over heard the the young lady (about 17) selling tickets asking the couple buying tickets to Hostile if they really wanted to take their 7 year boy to that movie. And they stated that the boy loved horror movies. The girlselling

Re: [MOPO] Bravo Dario

Ibelieve I bid on this poster on Ebay a few months ago. I didn't bid very high because I could tell the tape damage was pretty bad. The poster was fairly complete, so it had that going for it. But there was a lota work to be done to bring that one back to life. Nice job Dario.John

Re: [MOPO] Bruce

So in other words, the spray really has no long term effect. The paper keeps it's acid content, and the spray just neutralizes the acid short term. John WDario Casadei [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great product,It will buffer for a good 2-3 years.Hence "Buffer", there is a big difference from

Re: [MOPO] Creature from the black lagoon poster

I had thisposter on my watch list, and found it interesting. I thought it was a fake judging by the very white borders, plus the borders also looked a bit to wide. Usually when a seller states the poster may be a repo, it is one. Or should be considered one. Even though this poster is very

Re: [MOPO] Foxing

I always used this old paper restoration trick ( UV ) combined with amild Bleach bath. Dario So bleach will not harm the poster as long as it's a mild solution? JohnDario Casadei [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Kirby, Thanks Susan,I guess there is a lot of thoughts about Foxing, somewhat a

Re: [MOPO] Help, please - strange Ebay problem.

Check your account again tonight Nathalie, your watch notices will be in Spanish, Italian and Swahili. Ebay, what a nuthouse. Every now and again my Ebay watch list items will disappear, just to show back up later in the day.Your problem will probably do the same thing and right itself later in

Re: [MOPO] CINE-VEGAS Film Festival Report #2

Hey Rich, What a great time. All those celebrities to hobnob with, you must be in hog heaven. Thanks for the updates, they make for great reading! John PS: Nice work on your display.Richard Halegua Comic Art [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh yeah folks, it just gets cooler everydayI got to see

Re: [MOPO] No wonder he wants $65.00 for this lobby card??

I hate descriptions like the one in this auction.I really don't care to read asynopsis of the movie the lobby card is from.All I want to know about the item up for bid is-Is it original?The condition of the item.And the shipping cost.A $14 dollar shipping cost for one lobby will stop me in my

Re: [MOPO] cinevent

I'm curious about the auction at Cinevent. I've never attended the auction in the past, just browsed the tables. I didn't like the idea of sitting in a room for most of the day. This year I looked over the auction items and noticed that it's stated 100 lots are sold per hour. Man, that'smoving

Re: [MOPO] Cinevent Next Week .. Couldn't it be .....

But just think of all the fun you could have riding in ourbuckboards wagons instead of a cab. Nothing better than a Columbus buckboard ride. And don't forget to check out the town blacksmithy. He does some fine horse shoein'. Well have to go, time tofeed the chickens. John[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MOPO] Just had my first ...

Try saying that Movie Poster Talk. John"Saul H. Chapman PhD" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just had my first "I've been ripped off" experience on eBay. Postergirl1975. If you don't have her on your "avoid" list, put her on there quick. Beware! Saul Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at

Re: [MOPO] Trouble accessing.....

Well said Nathalie. Donnie is great guy, and I miss hearing from the Style B people that don't post to MOPO. These groups are a labor of love to men that created them and we should all thank them for the time they put in to keep these sites running. So Scott, thanks, it much appreciated. John

Re: [MOPO] collecting for pleasure or money

JR, I agree 100% with you on this.In fact you took the words right out of my mouth. Collectors that are counting onthe sale of theirposter collectionin their retirementyearsto support them may find themselves saying "Hi, welcome to Wal-Mart. Would you like a cart?" JohnJ R [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Auction

Hi Andrea, I didn't participate in this last Heritage auction because I wasn't sure if it really was in my league. If the auction would have been solely on Ebay I would have given several of the lots my best shot. But having so many elements in play ( live bids, phone bids, fax bids, Ebay bids)

Re: [MOPO] Heritage Auction

As you say "it's not rocket science". But it's not like a regular Ebay auction ether, which a lot of us are familiar with. There seem to be lot more toa Heritage auctionreally. I printed out the "small print" to read what was required of a bidder, it was 9 pages long.I'm sure this is standard

Re: [MOPO] the mail wars... a long time ago in a sorting office far, far away....

It's not unlike the way the US government wants the Australian government todo everything it wants as well. Surprisingly, the postal service, unlike thegovernment, has resisted some things already, but show signs of cracking. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.USA Borg 651Shelly

Re: [MOPO] Posters, Chi, Marriage and Wall Space

Greg, I can't believe you fell for that old "would you save me or your posters" trap. That had to hurt! By the way are you married to my wife's sister? My wife asks the same questions. So in other words, been there done that. Here's some advice, if your wifeever asks anything like that again and

[MOPO] 10 Years And Counting

Scott, Congrats on the 10 year anniversary. You have a great group of people here at MOPO. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL

Re: [MOPO] The Day the Earth Stood Still WC

Thanks for the heads up! I have a bid on that poster. GladI don't have thetop bid. JohnMark Stewart [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Beware MoPo, This supposed WC was up for auction about a week ago. I too have checked into this. I kept asking this guy for more pictures, better descriptions, etc... He

Re: [MOPO] Blue Dahlia wanted

Well every time I think I may have a lead on the Blue Dahlia poster it turns out to be a comment on Anon's post. Damn. Given that Kirby at Movieart couldn't find anything on a re-release on this movie in the USA, it may be a lost cause. It could be that the poster was produced for an out of the

[MOPO] Blue Dahlia wanted

Michael's post the other day about his want list brought to mind a poster I've looked for on and offover the years. The re-release (60's I think) of the Blue Dahlia is a poster I would like to have if anyone out there has one. As you can see it doesn't take much to make me happy. It would be nice

Re: [MOPO] Blue Dahlia wanted

. There was a 1945 reissue of THIS GUN FOR HIRE, but I don't remember THE BLUE DAHLIA ever being reissued.Best,Kirby McDanielMovieArt Original Film PostersP.O. Box 4419Austin TX 78765-4419512 479 6680www.movieart.netOn Feb 18, 2005, at 8:31 AM, John Waldman wrote: Michael's post the other day about his

Re: [MOPO] BUZZ BUNNY

The simple fact is the Hollywood studios will use the property in their catalogs anyway they want, anytime they want to make a buck. That's why we have all the remakes (War Of The World, Texas Chainsaw Massacre), it's property paid for. Just change it a little and slap it back on the screen or

[MOPO] Looking for a picture of a Scarlet Claw 1 sheet

, but nothing on this one. If anyone has anything that can help me, I would applicate it. Thanks, John Waldman Do you Yahoo!? Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo

Re: [MOPO] WTB: looking for GOAT images

Hey, lets get serious, the man needs a goat poster. How about that movie that George Lucas did back in the 80's Howard the Goat? Now that done, anyone have any posters with baboons? Camels? Possum? Titmouse? JohnPhil Edwards Cinema Arts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DAS GOAT?Phil Edwards Cinema Arts

Re: [MOPO] I like to be helpful, but...

Hello Bruce and Mopo, Let me first introduce myself to everyone at MOPO since I'm somewhat new to MOPO and haven't posted before. I've been a poster collector since the late 70's.And I've bought posters from every source type available (stores, ads, Ebay), so I've been around the block so to

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