The Insider

Starring:Al Pacino, Gina Gershon
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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As revisionist history, Michael Mann's intelligent docudrama The Insider is a simmering brew of altered facts and dramatic license. In a broader perspective, however, the film (cowritten with Forrest Gump Oscar-winner Eric Roth) is effectively accurate as an engrossing study of ethics in the corruptible industries of tobacco and broadcast journalism. On one side, there is Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), the former tobacco scientist who violated contractual agreements to expose Brown & Williamson's inclusion of addictive ingredients in cigarettes, casting himself into a vortex of moral dilemma. On the other side is 60 Minutes producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino), whose struggle to report Wigand's story puts him at odds with veteran correspondent Mike Wallace (Christopher Plummer) and senior executives at CBS News.

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As revisionist history, Michael Mann's intelligent docudrama The Insider is a simmering brew of altered facts and dramatic license. In a broader perspective, however, the film (cowritten with Forrest Gump Oscar-winner Eric Roth) is effectively accurate as an engrossing study of ethics in the corruptible industries of tobacco and broadcast journalism. On one side, there is Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), the former tobacco scientist who violated contractual agreements to expose Brown & Williamson's inclusion of addictive ingredients in cigarettes, casting himself into a vortex of moral dilemma. On the other side is 60 Minutes producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino), whose struggle to report Wigand's story puts him at odds with veteran correspondent Mike Wallace (Christopher Plummer) and senior executives at CBS News.

As the urgency of the story increases, so does the film's palpable sense of paranoia, inviting favorable comparison to All the President's Men. While Pacino downplays the theatrical excess that plagued him in previous roles, Crow is superb as a man who retains his tortured integrity at great personal cost. The Insider is two movies--a cover-up thriller and a drama about journalistic ethics--that combine to embrace the noble values personified by Wigand and Bergman. Even if the details aren't always precise (as Mike Wallace and others protested prior to the film's release), the film adheres to a higher truth that was so blatantly violated by tobacco executives seen in an oft-repeated video clip, lying under oath in the service of greed. --Jeff Shannon

Description

THE INSIDER recounts the chain of events that pitted an ordinary man against the tobacco industry and dragged two people into the fight of their lives. Academy Award(R)-winner Al Pacino (1990 Best Actor, SCENT OF A WOMAN; THE RECRUIT) gives a powerful performance as veteran 60 MINUTES producer Lowell Bergman and Academy Award(R) Winner Russell Crowe (2000 Best Actor, GLADIATOR; A BEAUTIFUL MIND) co-stars as the ultimate insider, former tobacco executive Dr. Jeffrey Wigand. When Wigand is fired by his employer -- one of the largest tobacco companies in America -- he agrees to become a paid consultant for a story Bergman is working on regarding alleged unethical practices within the tobacco industry. But what begins as a temporary alliance leads to a lengthy battle for both men to save their reputations, and much, much more. As they soon find out, Corporate America will use all legal means at its disposal to save a billion-dollar-a-year habit. And as the corporate giants soon find out, Bergman and Wigand are honorable men, driven to smoke out the evidence. Also starring Christopher Plummer (MALCOLM X) as anchor Mike Wallace and Gina Gershon (FACE/OFF), THE INSIDER will chill you with its cold, hard edge -- and thrill you with its unbelievable twists and turns.

Customer Reviews:

A classic for all time.......2007-07-04

One of the most important stories of the 20th century.

It didn't just change 'big tobacco'. It changed corporate ethics. Just look at the more ethical behaviour of 'big alcohol' today and you can trace its roots to the story of The Insider. It is an education to everyone in business. The events re-established the independence and proper role of the press as one of the pillars of civilised society.

Consumers world wide owe a great debt to Dr. Geoffrey Wigand, (the whistle blower) and Lowell Bergman, (the 60 Minutes producer). Two men who put their careers, even their lives on the line for an ethical principle and in defence of society. There are few such men or women. Their example should be emulated by all.

One of the best films of the 20th century. Such a story deserves excellence in its telling. Sharpe, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Appropriately dramatised, the characterisation is convincing. This is not just a simple linear story, but multi-layered. To see the layers you need to watch it more than once. One layer missed by most reviewers is the contrast between the wives of the two men. One understanding and supporting, the other self-interested. The inevitable consequences are shown. How true to life we do not know, but that back story is worthy of its inclusion. If you want to learn the craft of story telling, be it in print radio or film, then learn from The Insider. Thanks to Michael Mann, Russell Crow and Al Pacino for its brilliant telling.

This is a story that should be known world-wide. A film that should be watched world-wide again and again. It is perfection is social education. A griping tale that teaches us all how to behave.

Dr. Wigand and Mr. Bergman, I salute you.

just Jack

A Story of Two Honorable Men in a World Gone Awry.......2007-03-15

THE INSIDER is so many things at once that it becomes hard to catalog them. It is, at the same time, a movie about two men who fight against the system and large corporations, a semi-historical account of the real life whistle blower who brought down the tobacco industry with the help of an intrepid news reporter and news agency, an examination of ordinary characters made into heroes by extraordinary pressures, and an exploration of journalistic ethics. At a little over two and one half hours, director Michael Mann manages to squeeze everything into a tightly woven film that delivers everything it promises.

The film opens up on a disconcerting image of cloth, only to realize that it is a head covering over the face of a man being escorted by armed soldiers through the dangerous streets of Lebanon. Who is the masked man? Where are they taking him? Finally, they reach their destination and the masked man is seated in a chair before Hezbollah leader, Sheikh Fadlallah. The meeting is about a possible interview between the Sheikh and 60 Minutes anchor, Mike Wallace. Despite his dangerous circumstances, the masked man is surprisingly bold in the negotiations and manages to secure the interview. The masked man is soon revealed to be none other than 60 Minutes produces, Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino).

Meanwhile, a tired executive makes his way home in an unexplained daze. We later find out that he is Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), a former head of research and development at tobacco giant Brown & Williamson, who has been recently fired for nonsense reasons. Wigand has an expensive life, two daughters (one with asthma), and the prospect of losing his job is tremendously hard to bear. The severance package they have offered him is limited, but does include medical. But everyone knows that no one hires ex-tobacco scientists in the health profession. Where will he find employment? How will he support his family?

With our two main protagonists situated and developed, the plot begins to thicken in order to bring our two heroes together. A package is mysteriously sent to Bergman containing insider tobacco documents. The only problem is that they are written in technical language. Bergman is given Wigand's name as a possible "translator," thus entwining our two protagonists for the rest of the film. After much cat & mouse, Wigand eventually agrees to meet with Bergman to discuss the job. Bergman's excellent instincts sense that there is a lot Wigand isn't sharing and he discovers the reason. Wigand has signed a confidentiality agreement with his former employer, agreeing not to talk about company business on pain of losing his severance and medical benefits. Slowly, Bergman begins the process of convincing Wigand to blow the whistle on his former employers.

What evolves is a classic tale rooted in real world events. The first half of the film is dedicated to getting Wigand to testify and give an interview for 60 Minutes, risking his family's life, financial well-being, and sanity along the way. Most films would have ended at this point, but with about an hour left to go, the film makes a dramatic turn, almost completely dropping Wigand out of the plot. Under threat of litigation, CBS News decides not to run Wigand's interview. Suddenly, Wigand is at risk of doing everything for nothing. Bergman is outraged by CBS's decision and the film follows his character's attempts to fight against CBS to get it released.

Hence, THE INSIDER is about two men who each fight their own respective corporations. But while one can't ignore the "man versus the machine" aspect of the film, ultimately it doesn't seem to be Mann's primary interest. What THE INSIDER truly focuses on is the character of our two protagonists. Wigand decides to testify and blow the whistle on his former employer because he has betrayed his values working for the company. He was a man of science and a man who worked for healthcare companies, he tells us early on, but who sold out for the money they offered him. Wigand is, at times, an uncomfortably honorable character and the film seeks to restore himself in his own eyes. Bergman is equally engrossing and, thanks to Pacino's superb performance, is, perhaps, even more inspiring to watch. CBS's threat not to release the material is not an attack on the freedom of the press or on Bergman's hard work. It is an attack on Bergman's personal integrity and honesty. "I have never burned a source," he tells us emphatically. Whatever Bergman promises, he delivers. And he shows us that he is willing to pay dearly in order to maintain that integrity.

The performances are brilliant all the way around in this film. Crowe's performance of a man pushed to the edge by extraordinary forces is brilliant. I was nervous in every scene he was in and wondered if he would snap at any minute. Pacino, as mentioned, is wonderful in his part, in a rather understated performance. Christopher Plummer seems to capture Mike Wallace completely. Though not many of us have had the chance to see Mike Wallace "off camera," there is a certain believability to the performance that is undeniable. No one gets to be the anchor of 60 Minutes unless he or she is prepared to play serious hardball. It was refreshing to see. Reminiscent of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN, this film also manages to give you a very candid look into the making of broadcast news and all of the work that goes on behind the scenes (some of it quite dangerous) to produce a story. Michael Mann's directing is quite capable; the music and sound compliments the beautiful imagery; and the script is well crafted.

All in all, THE INSIDER is a great film that should have taken home some Oscars. I highly recommend it.

Awesome!.......2007-03-06

This is truly a GREAT movie--its story, acting (Pacino and Crowe are superb), directing, and set design. It has all the ingredients of a great true-to-life thriller. To some it will be quite an eye opener about the lengths the giant cigarette companies will go to protect and enhance their investment at the expense or harm of their loyal customers. Also, what happens when one of its scientist blows the whistle and the dire consequences that follow in his business and personal life. DON'T MISS THIS ONE! It's message and delivery are PERFECT.

Troubling times when a man takes on the machine.......2007-02-28

The machine in this case, is big tobacco. It is a giant business that is maybe too much for one man to take on. That is until a guy named Jeffrey Wigand did just that. Russell Crowe has played a lot of main parts before and after this movie, but his portrayal of this man was great. Crowe shows us a solemn, somber man who works for a large tobacco company as a scientist doing research. He has a falling out you could say, and is soon watched, harassed and blackballed. He decides to expose some major truths about what is really going on with the cigarettes and the research going into making them...well you know. Al Pacino is also in this film and does a fine job as a 60 minutes producer who tries to bring Wigand's dilemma to the people so they can see for themselves. A lot of Red tape and some big business aspects stand in the way though, and Wigand's life spirals into further decline. This is a great film and the special features show interviews with the real Mr. Wigand. I did not like Christopher Plummer portraying the part of legendary 60 minutes journalist Mike Wallace though. The two look nothing alike, and Plummer is much larger in size than Wallace. That is the only thing I found wrong with this film. It is very moving and I recommend it.

Truth to power.......2007-01-19

This film is a gutsy portrayal of the lengths the cigarette manufacturing industry would go to, to profit from their deathserving product. Russell Crowe brilliantly portrays the "insider", the "whistle blower", who publicly has the courage to state how the industry is serving up death
surreptitiously to a naive American public,despite threats against his and his family's life by the cigarette company he had worked for. Al Pacino brilliantly portrays the representative of CBS's 60 Minutes, who
offers the vehicle through which the "insider" can speak to the American public.

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Wonderful
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The real martha
It's not a good thing

Martha, Inc.
Starring: Cybill Shepherd , Tim Matheson , Joanna Cassidy , Jude Ciccolella , and Dorie Barton
Director: Jason Ensler
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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item was great and just what i wanted but it was a little slow getting here.......2007-05-24

the dvd that i orded was just what i wanted and works perfectly. i am really happy with using Amazon and will use them again when shopping on line.

the only thing is that it took ages for it to get here. probably because I live in Australia.

Wonderful .......2007-03-09

If you are looking for a great deal on a wonderful bad movie, this is for you! I'm not a movie-watcher, let alone a movie-buyer, but I saw this one and had to have it. It is hilarious! And well worth the $4 I paid on Amazon's Marketplace.

This goes on my shelf next to "Mommie Dearest" and "The Worst Witch".......2005-10-04

I have to say I was shocked when this came to DVD. I LOVED the TV movie and watched my VHS countless times. This is so well done and the camp value is HIGH. Please watch this movie. I wish we had more television like this. This movie is also great for film students to study. You can tell how they work this story around a limited budget. Every outdoor scene is filmed in the winter at seemingly the same time, the director uses a lot of stairs maybe indicating Martha's ascent. Cybill was robbed at Emmy time.

The real martha.......2005-09-26

I thought it was a good movie to watch. I can almost imagine she was really the way the actress played her. It was fun to see her rise to the height of the business world and feel sad when things went wrong. She really showed for a women in the home entertaining business to get ahead, you need to do whatever it takes. Believe me she sacrificed everything to get where she is today.

It's not a good thing.......2004-12-11

Unveils all the skeletons in Martha Stewart's closet. The acting here is fairly competent, however I don't find Ms. Stewart very interesting so I can't recommend this. Watch it for yourself and decide. But remember, you won't find this dvd on the shelves of her beloved K-Mart!

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For Hardcore Street/Track Racers

JDM Insider: Yokohama Street Drift
Starring: Jdm Insider-Yokohama Street Drift
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ASIN: B000777HSE
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Description

A high velocity, in-depth look at the tuner scene shot on location in Japan. Features include; JDM Insider Vol. 2 features a visit with #Smokey# Nagata and his world-renowned tuning shop, #TOP SECRET#. A private, inside look at the crib of GT Racer, D1 Judge, and former mountain drifter, Manabu Orido. A special one-on-one interview with Takahiro Ueno, the president of T&E, known for his high-end style and technique. Then watch him flex his D1 style in front of upcoming drifters at the Nikko Circuit Kazama Auto Drift Day. Go hardcore Touge Drifting in a 600 HP Soarer at one of the original mountain drift spots. Then off to Yokohama to battle Yakuza bashers and avoid oncoming traffic in a wild all night city drift adventure.

Customer Reviews:

For Hardcore Street/Track Racers.......2006-11-05

Great camera work, very informative. Nice to see cars and technology from Japan. Commentators know their subject.

Still trying to get used to Japanese humor.

Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insider, Vol. 5 and 6: Jeff Hardy/Matt Hardy

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One DVD was enough. This one was too much.
Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insider, Vol. 5 and 6: Jeff Hardy/Matt Hardy

Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insider, Vol. 5 and 6: Jeff Hardy/Matt Hardy
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ASIN: B000BRP44Y
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Description

Vol. 5 - Unwrapping the Enigma: In Jeff's first one-on-one interview since joining TNA after leaving the WWF, he goes into extensive detail on why he walked away from pro wrestling, why he returned to TNA, and his reaction about rampant accusations that drugs were a major influence in his career path. Find out what makes the Charismatic Enigma tick from his childhood to his current passions! He also sounds off on the Lita-Edge controversy, his thoughts on TNA, working with Steve Austin, HHH, the Undertaker, his favorite matches in the WWF, and his future. Vol. 6 - Behind the Controversies: Get inside the controversies with Matt's most in-depth one-on-one interview since originally leaving the WWE with extensive and never-before-revealed details on the Lita (Amy Dumas) and Edge (Adam Copeland) scandal that lead to Matt being fired - and then due to overwhelming fan support - rehired by the WWE. He also talks about the honor and challenge of working with Undertaker... His attempts to come out from under the shadow of his brother. Working on both the RAW and Smackdown rosters . . . The frustrations of balancing his ambitions with the mindset of WWE's creative team and Vince McMahon himself... And much more.

Customer Reviews:

One DVD was enough. This one was too much........2007-03-12

The first DVD was great however there was no need for a second one. A Hardy Boys fan may love it. I did not think there was a need for it. Everything that a wrestling fan needed was on their first DVD.

Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insider, Vol. 5 and 6: Jeff Hardy/Matt Hardy.......2007-01-16

thanks for the kool dvd it came in good time

Inside Sessions - The Music Business: An Insider's Guide to Breaking In

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Not so great
Excellent Music Learning Tool
Valuable tool for anyone interested in the music business
Tips from the Music biz Pros Rock!
The Cheapest and Most Effective Education I've ever Had!!!

Inside Sessions - The Music Business: An Insider's Guide to Breaking In
Starring: Inside Sessions
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Customer Reviews:

Not so great.......2004-11-01

This DVD is interesting but not that helpful practically speaking. No real advice that you can actually apply. Mostly idealistic, conceptual talk. Also, I'm pretty sure that some of these other reviews are written by the people who made the movie.

Excellent Music Learning Tool.......2003-03-29

The DVD wis broken down by aspects of the music industry in which one WILL deal with when starting out. Anything you need to address in any situation is fulfilled in this audio/video presentation. All people who have various knowledge from the actual artist to the CEO/President of small and large labels answers various topic questions. Every genre of music has one representative, I believe. If you want to know about what all goes on from various points of view and situations, this is one to own. A must own for anyone who just wants to know about the insides of the music industry.

Only bad note... is the annoying music in the background.

Valuable tool for anyone interested in the music business.......2002-09-06

This is truly one of the most valuable purchases I have made in a while. I have been looking for some sound advice for getting into the industry, and my search has proved to be successful. I did not expect to hear celebrities discussing personal stories on their starts. It was good to hear that they struggled just as much, if not more than I have before breaking through. I highly reccommend this program for all who aspire to develop a career in music.

Tips from the Music biz Pros Rock!.......2002-09-06

Hey all, I've been dreaming of a life on stage, and on the road, but I have had the worst luck with those insane record companies. I just can't manage to get my demo in the right hands. I gave Inside Sessions a try, and I wasn't too sure it would be worth it but I was wrong! These guys rock with their great advice that had never even crossed my mind. I would highly reccommend this program for anyone who loves music, and wants to learn how to get involved in the real biz! Good Luck and check this stuff out.

The Cheapest and Most Effective Education I've ever Had!!!.......2002-08-01

Songwriting is definitely my passion in life. I've always wanted to try to get published but I'm not exactly sure how to go about it. I did some research on various different resources and decided to buy this DVD. I'm very happy that I chose this because it gave me very extensive information regarding the business and songwriting. I got helpful tips from songwriters like Sheryl Crow and Bernie Taupin as well as advice from record execs like Tommy Mottola and Russell Simmons.. For all songwriters that are trying to get published like me, this is definitely the best place to start learning about the industry and how to be successful. It helped me greatly!

How To Become a More Creative Guitarist-An Insider's Tips for Fingerstyle Players

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This terrific DVD will give you all kinds of musical ideas and new ways to approach your guitar playing. Adrian Legg explores nine of his most popular instrumentals, teaching some of the devices that he has pioneered to achieve his thrilling sound.

His easy but inventive arrangement of Silent Night in open D tuning gets you off to an enjoyable start. Moving to open G, he introduces you to one of his trademark devices, his use of banjo tuners on the guitar (his preferred brand is the one designed and manufactured by Bill Keith). Teaching his composition Born Again Idle, he shows how he uses the tuners to generate key changes and startling melodic effects.

You'll learn how to imitate the sound of the pedal steel guitar with string bends and moving chord blocks, using these sounds on an arrangement of Auld Lang Syne. The intro to Adrian's Hymn for Jaco uses similar bends in a different tuning (CGDGBD). Double-string bends give us yet another powerful sound on the lovely Celtic-sounding Norah Handley's Waltz.

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Have you been to Japan lately? If you have, then you'd notice that it is not the same since H2 and 360 left it! Put down that other video and take a trip to Japan. Explore Tokyo to Shibuya like no other Import Car enthusiast ever has. 360 and H2 Productions bring you truly exclusive pro drift sessions and street drifting with great Japanese companies such as APEX and C-West. Find out where this whole scene was born and pay homage to the individuals who were a part of a it from day ONE!

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the best.......2004-01-08

this is by far the best import dvd that i have bought. It makes me want to go to japan. great footage of the cars, excellent music and the hosts of the dvd are also good. i recommend this dvd to anyone who is involved with import tuning as well as cars in general. ull want to go to japan after u c this...

Way Better than expected........2004-01-03

No annoying music, no annoying people, actually some good footage, not repetitive like most of the info in DVD's, good picture/sound quality. Glad I bought it.

Badge of Honor: An Insider's History of the LAPD

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Fascinating and informative.
Great Gift!!!
Badge of Honor the real LAPD History

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Fascinating and informative........2005-06-05

If you're interested in a detailed, and captivating history of one of the most famous and controversial police depts in the country, this is it. With 6 hours of viewing for $15.00, I expected an amateur production. Instead what I got was an amazingly well researched and documented history of the LAPD that I couldn't stop watching.

Great Gift!!!.......2005-03-17

Once I turned on Badge of Honor I couldn't turn it off! A great gift
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Badge of Honor the real LAPD History.......2005-03-15

I started watching this 6 hour video and I couldnt stop watching it until I was done. It is one the best videos I have ever watch for a documtentary of this type. Anybody that is into histroy will want to see this DVD. There are great interviews of those involved in shaping the LAPD into the department that it has become today.

Insider Strategies for Profiting with Options

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Insider Strategies for Profiting with Options
Starring: Max Ansbacher
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Selling "naked" options is normally a high-risk move - but award-winning money manager Max Ansbacher never follows the "norm" - and he's made millions in the process. Learn solid new strategies from a seasoned pro in this 90 min. presentation, as Max shows how to pick the right options by balancing strike prices and expiration dates - in the right market by assessing indexes vs. individual stocks. This rare presentation will navigate you through uncharted territory and keep you on a course to trading success using the same techniques that have made Max a modern-day option trading legend.

Go Antiques.com: An Insider's Guide to Antiques

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GoAntiques is a Sham

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What a Deal: "Secrets to Buying and Selling at an Antique Flea Market" (DVD)

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Release Date: 2006-12-12

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This DVD features dealer experts on a variety of Art, Antiques and Collectibles topics. Host Jim Kamnikar takes you straight to the source to learn what to look for in each specialty discussed. Learn how to use cutting edge technology to assist in the process, keeping you one step ahead when buying - whether adding to your collection or sourcing to sell.

Customer Reviews:

GoAntiques is a Sham.......2007-05-21

The "insider's" company GoAntiques is a sham. I bought two antiques at roughly the same time, from two different sellers, both represented by GoAntiques.

The first was a pair of alledged original Rockwell drawings, signed by the artist. Neither was original and neither was signed. The seller, Roostas Relics, refused to answer phone calls (well, actually he would answer the phone and then set the phone down next to the radio and never come back). His email responses were vicious and threatening.

Eventually, I negotiated a settlement with GoAntiques. This is where the story gets even better. The GoAntiques representative kept stalling until the last possible minute on each round of negotiations (I learned later that this is their favorite tactic -- when you don't respond they get to remove your negative feedback because you "refused" to negotiate!). When we did reach a settlement, GoAntiques had me ship the bogus Rockwell's back to the Roostas Relics scammer. After waiting some time for my refund, I again contacted GoAntiques who took the position that the refund was not their responsibility -- it was up to the crook at Roostas Relics to refund my money even though they had negotiated the deal!

The second mistake, which was going on at the same time, was for a set of antique nesting tables in "excellent condition" through GoAntiques, from Anita Boyd in Deerfield Beach, Florida, d/b/a Antiques USA. Boyd refused to allow me to arrange shipping, then she refused to send me proof of the shipping cost (which was obviously grossly inflated). To top it off, when the tables arrived they weren't even packed. They had been wrapped in a blanket and shipped to Texas! Well, you guessed it, they were in shambles. Her response to my emails? File a claim with the shipping company. Response from the shipping company? We shipped what she gave us. Resolution? I had to have the tables repaired (which, by the way, had obvious signs of having been repaired previously which means they were not in "excellent condition" when she sold them.

Anyway, GoAntiques is a sham. They know that they represent unscrupulous dealers and they don't care. They protect their feedback rating by "negotiating" settlements under false pretenses with disatisfied buyers and hope you drop out of the negotiation process so they can remove the feedback anyway.

DO NOT BUY FROM GOANTIQUES !!!!!

DVD:

DVD

Jackie Mason: The World According to Me! (REGION 1) (NTSC)

DVD: How a Bill Becomes a Law DVD

Heisse Spur