Re: [MOPO] Rare ALIEN Glory book -- less than 30 produced

2012-06-22 Thread Franc
What Neil said. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Neil Jaworski Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 2:27 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Rare ALIEN Glory book -- less than 30 produced No, Geraldine, really don&#

Re: [MOPO] "Metropolis" Poster's Troubles Featured in the Hollywood Reporter

2012-06-23 Thread Franc
lt on this loan? Did he not presu,e hat his assets would be seized? FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of JOHN REID Vintage Movie Memorabilia Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 6:15 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re:

Re: [MOPO] "Metropolis" Poster's Troubles Featured in the Hollywood Reporter

2012-06-25 Thread Franc
Again, I'm missing something here. After his collection is sold in a bankrupcy proceeding to pay his debts and whatever damages there are from this lawsuit, shouldn't he be able to come out of bankrupcy? I thought his collection was worth millions of dollars? FRANC -Origin

Re: [MOPO] "Metropolis" Poster's Troubles Featured in the Hollywood Reporter

2012-06-25 Thread Franc
Thanks David for the explanation. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 5:31 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] "Metropolis" Poster's Troubles Featured i

Re: [MOPO] Bad taste E-Bay transaction -- any similar experiences

2012-06-26 Thread Franc
buyer can give you a negative feedback but so what. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Henry Karp Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 8:25 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] Bad taste E-Bay transaction -- any similar experi

Re: [MOPO] Bad taste E-Bay transaction -- any similar experiences

2012-06-26 Thread Franc
feedback is threatened in an attempt to reverse any negative feedbacks the buyer may leave in retaliation. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 8:40 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re

Re: [MOPO] Bad taste E-Bay transaction -- any similar experiences

2012-06-26 Thread Franc
Personally, I'm reclining! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 9:06 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Bad taste E-Bay transaction -- any similar experiences T

Re: [MOPO] Bad taste E-Bay transaction -- any similar experiences

2012-06-27 Thread Franc
I ship everything by insured priority mail with a delivery confirmation and I have found the scams have mostly ceased. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Irvin J. Gelb Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 10:09 AM To: MoPo-L

Re: [MOPO] I need help with a new series of "Sexiest pre-1960 actress ever" Face/Offs!

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
You also need to spell Loren's first name "Sophia" . FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 12:22 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] I need help with

Re: [MOPO] I need help with a new series of "Sexiest pre-1960 actress ever" Face/Offs!

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
I think if you're going to consider Diana Dors an actress, you've got to put Jayne Mansfield, Gina Lolabrigida and Jane Russell on that list, too. Jennifer Jones needs to go on the list as well, since she was a real actress. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mai

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Buyer from hell

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
ecommend you add supabintan to your Bidder's Block List. Franc Martarella Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Buyer from hell

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
Yes, I guess when it happens to someone else it's extremely funny but when it happen to you, you harbor the memory for years! FRANC -Original Message- From: Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art [mailto:sa...@comic-art.com] Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 2:46 PM To: Franc; M

Re: [MOPO] I need help with a new series of "Sexiest pre-1960 actress ever" Face/Offs!

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
Ah, those Italian with those crazy names spelled phonetically! Franc Martarella -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Kirby McDaniel Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 2:55 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] I need help with

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Buyer from hell

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
Bruce, I agree with your sentiments here but I also think that there's just a general lack of courtesy that has become the standard, not the exception. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Saturday, Ju

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Buyer from hell

2012-07-07 Thread Franc
surprise to me that kids speak in the limited vulgar vocabulary you mentioned Judith because they've also lost the ability to spell, write sentences and read and it's all thanks to Twitter which has to be the biggest waste of time ever invented. Well, that's my rant for the

Re: [MOPO] Ebay Buyer from hell

2012-07-08 Thread Franc
I was stiffed by this Greek woman as well. Be warned. She changes her Ebay name frequently so that she can continue to buy things and not pay for them. She's a real loser. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Richard C Evans

Re: [MOPO] Adjust Your Prices Accordingly

2012-08-01 Thread Franc
and Policy Academy 5. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of walter reuben Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 2:54 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Adjust Your Prices Accordingly They definitely made this

Re: [MOPO] Adjust Your Prices Accordingly

2012-08-01 Thread Franc
Not really, Steve Guttenberg is still alive. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of walter reuben Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 3:52 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Adjust Your Prices Accordingly watch out

Re: [MOPO] Phyllis Diller 1917-2012

2012-08-20 Thread Franc
A lot smarter than Sarah Palin though! -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of rodxmorgan Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 6:02 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Phyllis Diller 1917-2012 As obnoxious as Martha Raye, Joe E B

Re: [MOPO] Just incredible!

2012-08-22 Thread Franc
Frescoes are the hardest to restore because of the process in which they were originally created. I can't imagine why somebody let this old lady even touch it. Although no one authorized her to restore the fresco, when they saw her painting over it they should have removed her.

Re: [MOPO] for all you PAWN STARS fans

2012-08-24 Thread Franc
Another illusion shattered! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of David Lieberman Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 1:35 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] for all you PAWN STARS fans An email we just received

Re: [MOPO] for all you PAWN STARS fans

2012-08-24 Thread Franc
Next, someone is going to tell me that the Real Housewives of New Jersey and the Kardashians are staged, too! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Peter D'Antonio Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 2:53 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICA

Re: [MOPO] eBay free listings

2012-08-31 Thread Franc
I got the offer too but Ebay would only allow me a thousand free listings because I haven't reached a certain sales threshold to qualify for the 50,000 listings. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of JOHN REID Vintage

Re: [MOPO] eBay free listings

2012-09-01 Thread Franc
Reminds me of an old Sammy Cahn song, "It Seems To Me I've Heard That Song Before". FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Geraldine Kudaka Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 11:37 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sub

Re: [MOPO] Changes for eBay's branding

2012-09-13 Thread Franc
What's amazing to me in that in their press release announcing the new branding, they refer to themselves as eBay with an upper case "B" even though the totality of their new branding and logo consists of the spelling of ebay with a lower case 'b'. Very strange. FRA

Re: [MOPO] Is There A Limit of MoPo Posts on Auctions or Not???

2012-09-18 Thread Franc
of a board into a full-time job. There's are a lot of self-serving posts on this forum that I personally don't want to read and sometimes folks even get nasty but I think that is still better than censoring posts that you don't happen to like. That's just my opinion. FRA

Re: [MOPO] Sniping

2012-10-21 Thread Franc
I've used Gavelsnipe for over a year and it's generally been very good. The only recent exception was last Sunday's Heritage Internet auction in which Gavelsnipe failed to snipe two of the three lots I bid on. Nobody's perfect, I guess. FRANC -Original Message-

Re: [MOPO] eBay's changes to Watched Items

2012-11-13 Thread Franc
If someone blocked you because you forgot to leave feedback, that person is an idiot! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Neil Jaworski Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 11:48 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO

Re: [MOPO] Question for Sellers

2012-11-14 Thread Franc
e and criticize another dealer on MOPO, simply because I wouldn't want to put up with that nonsense in connection with sales I enter into. You're a smart guy, David, and I'm sure you can figure out to whom I'm referring. FRANC -Original Message- From:

Re: [MOPO] Has anyone ever wonder this...?

2020-04-14 Thread Franc
I spoke to Lou, not so long ago.  He sometimes bids on some on my items on Ebay.  He's still buying, and he sounded great on the phone. Franc Martarella -Original Message- From: jburtis To: MoPo-L Sent: Tue, Apr 14, 2020 12:02 pm Subject: Re: [MOPO] Has anyone ever wonder

Re: [MOPO] MoviePosterBid.com Auction ENDS WEDS - Jaws, Pick-Up, Jailhouse Rock, Early Carol Reed, Phantom From Space, Undertow, Uptight & More

2015-08-12 Thread Franc
Filip, I have now seen many more annoying, little poison bon bons from you in one day than I have seen reminders from Richard about his auctions, which I'm actually interested in. Please bugger off. Franc From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of filip de v

Re: [MOPO] You might want to block this guy on EBAY

2015-08-12 Thread Franc
. Policing all of this nonsense, though, is a total waste of a dealer’s time. Too bad, Ebay is not more responsive. Franc From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of Channing Thomson Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 11:13 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject

[MOPO] Franc and Alan's 2015 Year In Review Video

2015-12-25 Thread Franc
Happy Holidays to everyone! We uploaded to YouTube a year in review holiday video for all our friends and family, highlighting all the places we visited this year. The link is below. We hope you enjoy it. Best wishes for the New Year, Franc Martarella Alan Herskowitz https

Re: [MOPO] the passing of Bob de Pietro

2016-02-03 Thread Franc
nd taught there for a brief time. I did not know Bob from NYU, however, and because of this, we never discussed our school past. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his daughter. Franc Martarella -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf Of

Re: [MOPO] stolen cabin in the sky 6 sheet

2016-06-16 Thread Franc
I should think this was an inside job. How can you steal a linen- backed six sheet in a frame, which is huge, and not be noticed? Franc > On Jun 16, 2016, at 12:22 PM, Daniel Edward Kinske > wrote: > > Poster Man Big Dan, > > You know I’ll look out for it since that l

Re: [MOPO] Cabin in the sky

2016-06-18 Thread Franc
Clearly, an inside job and the gallery probably knows who the thief was. Franc > On Jun 18, 2016, at 9:34 AM, Tom Rogers wrote: > > That is terrific news! > > "Outside of a dog a book is Man's best friend. > Inside of a dog it's too dark to read."

Re: [MOPO] Profiles in History auction

2016-06-29 Thread Franc
I was at the auction. I couldn't believe some of the prices that were realized. Some lots seemed very overpriced. Franc > On Jun 29, 2016, at 3:40 PM, MnTwister > <0047da4b1761-dmarc-requ...@listserv.american.edu> wrote: > > Wow what an auction at Profiles in H

Re: [MOPO] MOPO HELP!!

2016-08-13 Thread Franc
I think the more appropriate question is , "Does anyone on the board know of anyone who can linen-back a 24 sheet?" When I moved into my new house a few years ago, I had extreme difficulty finding anyone capable of linen-backing a 6 sheet and framing it for me. Franc fdav...@v

Re: [MOPO] OT: Selling photo jpeg images question

2016-08-17 Thread Franc
Glenn --- Unless, the "avant garde photographer" assigned the copyright in the photo to you or you are absolutely sure that the photograph is no longer in copyright, I'd only provide a quit claim to the scan. Franc fdav...@verizon.net -Original Message--

Re: [MOPO] Adrian Cowdry is gone

2016-08-31 Thread Franc
We can't believe it. We just saw him at Cinevent and sat down to have a nice conversation with him about collecting and current trends here and in England. This is so sad. He will be missed. Franc and Alan > On Aug 31, 2016, at 9:58 AM, Smith, Grey - 1367 wrote: > > I am shocke

Re: [MOPO] New California Autograph Sales Law

2017-01-02 Thread Franc
s of California, but frankly, I'm not sure if that is enough to avoid having to issue COAs. What are the rest of the dealers doing in connection with this? I am curious to hear your response. Franc Martarella Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Sit

Re: [MOPO] New California Autograph Sales Law

2017-01-02 Thread Franc
Hi John: See if this link works better for you. http://www.natlawreview.com/article/california-s-new-autograph-law-not-what-i-signed Franc Sent from my iPad > On Jan 2, 2017, at 6:27 PM, John Reid wrote: > > Hi Franc > The link just goes to a blank page. I am wondering if it

[MOPO] WTB lobby card meet me in st louis

2017-03-13 Thread Franc
WTB: Looking for an orig lobby card from meet me In St. Louis for a client. Does not have to be in good condition-- he's ok with little damage. Pls advise Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___

Re: [MOPO] Hi Scott , time to say goodbye

2017-06-19 Thread Franc
ous folk, but I don't come here for religious discussions (or lack thereof). Ditto political discussions. Can't we just all get along and talk about movie posters? Franc Martarella fdav...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: David To: MoPo-L Sent: Mon, Jun 19,

Re: [MOPO] FW: [MOPO] New to MOPO & FS: Some Rare Items on eBay

2009-12-10 Thread Franc
later in the run or was from a re-release. I always thought the flat cards from Dr. Erlich's for instance might be re-release but I was never sure. Unless one can find an actual pressbook from a particular film, one can't be sure. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo L

Re: [MOPO] the value of an autographed CARD or POSTER

2009-12-10 Thread Franc
lobby card that Bette Davis signed. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Tom Kirby Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:04 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] the value of an autographed CARD or POSTER Personally I d

Re: [MOPO] FW: [MOPO] New to MOPO & FS: Some Rare Items on eBay

2009-12-10 Thread Franc
It's extremely confusing. Bruce just requested that people review their pressbooks from the period to see if there are indications of both a flat and linen set being issued for the same release of a film. It's a good idea. FRANC -Original Message- From: rgv1...@live.com [m

Re: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] New Poster Forum/Group

2009-12-19 Thread Franc
If this is your plan for bringing serious collectors to your new forum, you need to rethink your strategy. The nastiness is uncalled for, FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Holiday Russell Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 10:24 AM

Re: [MOPO] Merry Christmas----- FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIE

2009-12-22 Thread Franc
My favorite holiday movie is Miracle On 34th Street, the Maureen O'Hara version, not the remake. And my vote for the very worst holiday movie is the remake of It's A Wonderful Life with Marlo Thomas. FRANC Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.f

Re: [MOPO] Favorite Christmas Movie

2009-12-24 Thread Franc
Well if we get to add to our post, I'm going to add Holiday Inn which I find vastly preferable to White Christmas, which was originally planned with Astaire and Crosby in mind as a sort of sequel. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Beha

Re: [MOPO] Ebay: Just say " Doctor, NO"

2009-12-26 Thread Franc
Ebay will NEVER be Amazon because they have completely different models. Amazon provides excellent customer service. Ebay provides none. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of James Richard Sent: Saturday, December 26, 2009 4:34 PM To

Re: [MOPO] 25 Additions to the National Film Registry Announced

2009-12-30 Thread Franc
It's always amazing to me that some classic films such as Jezebel, The Mark Of Zorro and Mrs. Miniver are only now being preserved in the Library of Congress. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Scott Burns Sent: Wednesday, Dec

Re: [MOPO] eBay follies

2010-01-09 Thread Franc
The other "catch" is that you have to manually list the five items on Ebay. I always use a bulk loader and you can't use this to take advantage of Ebay's special deal. Instead you have to tediously load each item. It's simply not worth it to me. FRANC -Original Mes

Re: [MOPO] eBay follies

2010-01-09 Thread Franc
And what's even more amazing is that the woman who helped drag Ebay into the sewer (Meg Whitman) is now running for governor of California. Hasn't that state been through enough? FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Bruce

Re: [MOPO] James Gresham VS. Jaime Mendez Lawsuit DISMISSED!

2010-01-12 Thread Franc
Gee, why did I predict this one? The fact that he produced the fakes is not enough under the law to convict him. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Andy Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 7:13 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] James Gresham VS. Jaime Mendez Lawsuit DISMISSED!

2010-01-12 Thread Franc
Forging American currency is illegal, in and of itself. Making copies of original posters is not illegal in and of itself. That's the difference. Trying to pass off copies of original posters as original is what's illegal. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [

Re: [MOPO] James Gresham VS. Jaime Mendez Lawsuit DISMISSED!

2010-01-12 Thread Franc
I responded to you because you asked a question and didn't seem to understand the difference. Don't ask if you already know the answers. FRANC -Original Message- From: Zeev Drach [mailto:lobb...@rogers.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:17 AM To: '

Re: [MOPO] Guilty is as guilty does

2010-01-13 Thread Franc
English. In my book that's an inexcusable offensive but I won't be able to get a conviction on that one either. FRANC -Original Message- From: James Richard [mailto:jrl...@mediabearonline.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:04 PM To: Franc Subject: Guilty is as guilty does

Re: [MOPO] Universal Horror Fraud Update

2010-01-13 Thread Franc
eturn of the entire purchase price. If she wants, she can then seek legal remedy by suing whomever she bought the forged lobby card from. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Sean Linkenback Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:25 PM To: M

Re: [MOPO] Guilty is as guilty does

2010-01-13 Thread Franc
What are you doing in LV? I'm not going to ask. Oh, butI already did. I don't understand you last e-mail. I totally agreed with Sean on his summation of the Debi lawsuit and totally disagreed with JR on both his take on Debi and Jaime. FRANC -Original Message- From:

Re: [MOPO] Guilty is as guilty does

2010-01-13 Thread Franc
That's not bad grammar. That's atrocious keying. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Scott Burns Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:09 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Guilty is as guilty does Hmmm

Re: [MOPO] Guilty is as guilty does

2010-01-13 Thread Franc
Chill out. (Now that's slang or maybe argot.) My mention to JR of a conviction for bad grammar was a joke, clearly not a good one. FRANC -Original Message- From: dsonesheets [mailto:dsoneshe...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:45 PM To: Franc Cc: M

Re: [MOPO] Amazon Sellers

2010-01-13 Thread Franc
I sell other items (magazines, books, videos) and they do well on Amazon. I have not have a positive experience selling lobby cards on Amazon. They don't seem to move. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of william rumpf Sent: Wedn

Re: [MOPO] OFF TOPIC: And Hardy DVD's?

2010-01-15 Thread Franc
Only Love Finds Andy Hardy and Love Laughs At Andy Hardy (which is out in many different releases ) seem to be available on DVD. I guess the other titles weren't very popular when they were released on VHS and Laser so they didn;t get released on DVD. FRANC -Original Message- From:

Re: [MOPO] The Oscars - No More Que Será Será - Give Doris Day an Oscar - NYTimes.com

2010-01-23 Thread Franc
I totally agree. Unfortunately Doris Day got a bad rap when she began making that dreadful television series but her film work was solid. One of my favorite recording is a jazz recording Doris Day cut with Andre Previn and a small trio. She really could sing when she was given a chance. FRANC

Re: [MOPO] The Oscars - No More Que Será Será - Give Doris Day an Oscar - NYTimes.com

2010-01-24 Thread Franc
Well, that explains that one. Thanks for the info. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of David Kusumoto Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 12:45 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] The Oscars - No More Que Será Será

Re: [MOPO] fleaBay Hikes FVF Rates on over $25 to 9%

2010-01-26 Thread Franc
the dealer only winds up paying a 9% commission if the item sells. FRANC Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Comic Art Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 2:47 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] fleaBay Hikes FVF

Re: [MOPO] What goes around comes around?

2010-01-27 Thread Franc
isney's claim then a decision in this case probably wouldn't effect the other posters reproduced by MovieGoods. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Roland Lataille Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:51 PM To: MoPo-L@LIS

Re: [MOPO] What goes around comes around?

2010-01-27 Thread Franc
ks, at least in connection with its distribution materials Fox has not and there's certainly precedent of Fox ignoring what it is now considering a copyright infringement. Franc -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Comic

Re: [MOPO] What goes around comes around?

2010-01-27 Thread Franc
s but I'm only guessing at their case. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Garth Grieder Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 5:02 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] What goes around comes around? If one se

Re: [MOPO] Need information about Moviegoods

2010-01-27 Thread Franc
Could someone tell me why this board sems to be gunning for Movie Goods? I'm not familiar with this company at all except to occassionally see their stuff on Ebay and Amazon? FRANC Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfa

Re: [MOPO] What goes around comes around?

2010-01-27 Thread Franc
Correct. I gather some of the posters MG reproduces are actually licensed, so it's possible MG licensed and reproduced posters and then didn't pay the license fees. We have to wait for the details before making a judgement. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [

Re: [MOPO] Need information about Moviegoods

2010-01-27 Thread Franc
In all due respect, European law views doite morale differently than American law and American copyright law is different from European copyright law. That said, I 've heard that Moviegoods is a sleazy operation. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailt

Re: [MOPO] What goes around comes around?

2010-01-27 Thread Franc
I guess it breaks up the monotony of people endlessly complaining about Ebay! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 7:17 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] What

Re: [MOPO] Moviegoods.com - Update

2010-01-28 Thread Franc
Disney and Fox realize they don't have a very strong case in connection with the older film posters MG reproduces. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Andy Neal Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:17 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.

Re: [MOPO] 2009 Academy Awards Nominations and Winners by Category

2010-02-02 Thread Franc
It's going to be a very long night! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Kirby McDaniel Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 12:36 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] 2009 Academy Awards Nominations and Winners by Cat

Re: [MOPO] 2009 Academy Awards Nominations and Winners by Category

2010-02-02 Thread Franc
Based on the junk that's nominated, it should but with the Academy who knows. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Dave Rosen Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 1:58 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] 2009 Ac

Re: [MOPO] A serious question about optimum marketing to the MoPo list

2010-02-03 Thread Franc
I think one original notice plus one reminder is fine. More than that becomes spam and people stop reading the e-mails which defeats the whole purpose of marketing this way. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Comic

Re: [MOPO] You call THAT a lobby card auction? THESE are lobby card auctions; 7,304 cards in all, no reserve or buyers premiums!

2010-02-05 Thread Franc
I think Bruce that your e-mail is also telling consignors that 50% of the items you sell on your auction site realize $14 or less. That's not very encouraging. Ebay is looking better and better each day! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.ed

Re: [MOPO] CONSIGNMENT policies

2010-02-05 Thread Franc
I've consigned Japanese prints and ceramics to both Soethby's and Christie's and they have that same policy that you described below. They insist on being paid before they pay you. No fools they! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.ed

Re: [MOPO] buying TO RESTORE

2010-02-10 Thread Franc
inen-backing to framing something that looks like drek (sp?). FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Michael B Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 9:00 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] buying TO RESTORE how many buye

Re: [MOPO] buying TO RESTORE

2010-02-10 Thread Franc
The bloody snowstorm in the Northeast. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:05 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] buying TO RESTORE Is it my imagination, or

Re: [MOPO] a tough tv trivia

2010-02-10 Thread Franc
John Daly. That one's way too easy! FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Michael B Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 4:33 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] a tough tv trivia in the final live broadcast/ep

Re: [MOPO] a tough tv trivia

2010-02-10 Thread Franc
That WAS way too easy, if you're old enough to actually remember the last episode, which everybody who had a TV set watched at the time, and yes, EVERYONE was a guest on What's My Line at some point. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu]

Re: [MOPO] mopo - Scorseses posters on Morning news

2010-02-19 Thread Franc
f depth. DiCaprio is a decent actor and he'd bring a lot more nuisance to the role. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Richard Halegua Comic Art Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 4:58 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU

Re: [MOPO] What WERE the best film biographies of popular singers?

2010-02-20 Thread Franc
need more horror films or detective films or sci-fi films or love stories or porno? The world needs good films, no matter the genre. FRANC P.S. Add La Bamba to the list. -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Saturday, Feb

Re: [MOPO] BEWARE of THIS BUYER

2010-02-21 Thread Franc
f you still can under Ebay's new policy, post a comment under his negative feedback politely explaining that this guy is a jerk. FRANC P.S. I love the Lex Barker-Tarzan poster I just got from you. -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf O

Re: [MOPO] True colors from phony collectors!

2010-02-21 Thread Franc
Really awful. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Andy Neal Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 10:17 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] True colors from phony collectors! This message below was posted recently on The

Re: [MOPO] Sinatra bar

2010-02-22 Thread Franc
Sinatra used to frequent Jilly's in the theatre district. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Andy Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 12:16 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] Sinatra bar FAO Tom Pennock, My

Re: [MOPO] Sinatra bar

2010-02-22 Thread Franc
r Eternity that has his portrait superimposed over the famous Kerr-Lancaster scene on the beach. That's nice. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Andy Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 3:14 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Sub

Re: [MOPO] Sinatra bar

2010-02-22 Thread Franc
2nd Street. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Tom Martin Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 4:30 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] Sinatra bar Hi Folks I have a Sinatra Story.. I was doing a Tradeshow at t

Re: [MOPO] OT: The End of the World as We Know It

2010-02-22 Thread Franc
Does this mean that there's hope for the "X" generation which can't spell or punctutate but manage to tweet anyway? FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of James Richard Sent: Monday, February 22, 201

Re: [MOPO] Gene Arnold Retiring

2010-02-23 Thread Franc
This is the worst news I've gotten all week. I love going to the Columbus show just to see Gene and the excellent collection of lobbies that he always has. And yes, he's a super nice person as well. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.americ

Re: [MOPO] Gene Arnold Retiring...clarification

2010-02-23 Thread Franc
Yes, I just spoke to Gene and he told me the same thing. I guess when you love this hobby as much as he does, you can't really "full time retire". FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Captain Bijou Sent: Tuesday, Febr

Re: [MOPO] Wall Street to begin new scam: Betting on movies!!

2010-02-23 Thread Franc
It looks as if you're investing in some convoluted way in a tiny percentage of the theatrical gate. This is yet another example why there has to be some regulations put into place on Wall Street. The concept of free market capitalism never envisioned this. FRANC -Original Message-

Re: [MOPO] Craft paper backing

2010-02-24 Thread Franc
poster such as the one I described, no one will touch it if it is craft-backed and that's a pity because there's really nothing intriniscally wrong with craft backing. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of John Waldman Sent:

Re: [MOPO] 15 Years!

2010-02-24 Thread Franc
Congratulations, Scott and best wishes for the next 100 years. I really enjoy participating in MOPO. Franc Martarella Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: [MOPO] Alternate forms of preservation

2010-02-24 Thread Franc
d from the backing and linen-backed. I have never seen this style of preservation before. Has anyone else encountered it? FRANC Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIB

Re: [MOPO] filmoplast tape

2010-02-28 Thread Franc
I would definitely NOT apply FILMOPLAT P to the front of a poster. In fact I probably wouldn't use it at all. Clear Tape is an ordeal if you decide later on to remove it. FRANC -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Michael B

Re: [MOPO] Meg Whitman's Ad for California & EBAY

2010-02-28 Thread Franc
Romney's and John McCain's and we saw how that worked out. She has apparently doesn't want to release her tax records. Good luck with that one. Jerry Brown's strategy is clearly to let me burn out her income and herself in the process because the campaign even begins. FRANC -

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