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One book tonight. The rules: via post in the thread will take it and will trump any ongoing negotiations or via PM. If you want to take the book via PM, that's fine, but if someone in the thread prior to me acknowledging your PM take, then the book will go to the in the thread. Clear? Good! No HOSers or folks on the probation list. Returns are accepted within 7 days, assuming the book is received back in the same condition. Buyer would be responsible for return shipping. Payment via paypal, check, or MO. Shipping within the US is included - if you're international let's discuss via PM. Please PM with any questions. Vault of Horror 27 CGC 9.0 OW/W $695

I didn’t think about this either. Given that it could be unclear when someone ultimately sends a PM, you can’t rely on it. I guess I’ll be posting per PM in the threads going forward!

Hello all, I’ve got a situation to run by the group... I made an offer via PM for a book in Rick’s thread this afternoon, got a counter, then accepted via PM. Rick didn’t see it right away, and another boardie posted the take in the thread. At this point Rick has decided to give it to the thread taker, but he and I both thought it was a good idea to discuss here. I know these calls depend on the rules in each thread, so for reference, Rick’s rule in this case was, “ trumps PM.” From his perspective, that meant even a full take via PM would be trumped by the thread take. I interpreted that as PM negotiations would be trumped by a thread take but that a PM take should be accepted. Thanks in advance for your collective wisdom, and thanks to Rick for discussing this via PM like a sane person - how refreshing is that for the internet!

WAC 5 per PM

As someone that has both high grade Gaines and non-Gaines ECs, I can confirm that the File Copies will bring consistently higher prices than non-ped copies. Double is probably too high though; I’d say the premium runs closer to 50%.

Agreed! Here's one of mine with the original envelope:

Posting the comics here seemed to work out pretty well...

That’s 14(2) you got there...

Thanks!

for a neat high grade non-Gaines copy. For those of you who don’t know, Gary Arlington is credited with opening the first comic book store and was highly influential in the underground comix scene in SF during the late 60s and 70s. He also happened to be a huge EC fan and collector, and many of his books were original owner copies (some were even sold with the original EC envelopes he received them in). I’m sure our resident experts could give a ton more details about him, but I at least wanted to give an overview

I’ll go ahead and add another... Haunt of Fear 26 CGC 9.0 OW/W Gary Arlington Copy $695

Book is SOLD via PM!

Crime Suspenstories 20 CGC 9.2 OW Gaines File Copy (#2 of 12) Gaines cert is included. No recent GPA on high grade copies, but the mid-grade ones have been through the roof. A 6.0 sold in May for $1030 and a 4.0 went for $545. Current census: 88 total copies graded, 2 at 9.2, 4 higher. At least 2 of the 4 copies above this one are locked up in long term collections, so who knows when one of the others will come to the market. If this book is on your list, it’s time to man up Book is SOLD! As I said above, check or MO only for this one. Time payments are possible with 20% down and the rest within 90 days. Thanks for looking!

One book tonight, but it’s a good one. The rules: First via PM or post in the thread will take it and will trump any ongoing negotiations. No HOSers or folks on the probation list. Returns are accepted within 7 days, assuming the book is received back in the same condition. Buyer would be responsible for return shipping. Payment via check, or MO only for this one. Shipping within the US is included - if you're international let's discuss via PM. Please PM with any questions.

It’s still included on CGC’s list of pedigrees on their site

I had COT 17 at 11, so definitely considered that one. This brings up an interesting trend where the value of the “traditionally” desirable ECs (COT 17, HOF 1, CP 15, VOH 12, etc) have increased as the overall PCH market has, but it seems like the “new trend” (see what I did there?) is for really dramatic increases on the books with desirable cover art (CSS 22, VOH 30, CSS 20, SSS 6). There haven’t been a whole lot of high grade copies of those that have sold lately, but I think we’d be surprised at some of the prices they’d bring (like Shock 6!).

My list was based on value. I wouldn’t think there’d be too much difference between those two, but hey throw both lists out there!

I’m too lazy to go back and look, but has anyone done a top 10 ECs list in this thread? Given that it seems like they’ve picked up steam in the market lately, I thought it might be fun to put one together. Other opinions welcome! 1. Crime Suspenstories 22 2. Weird Science Fantasy 29 3. Vault of Horror 12 4. Mad 1 5. Shock Suspenstories 6 6. Vault of Horror 30 7. Crime Suspenstories 20 8. Crime Patrol 15 9. War Against Crime 10 10. Vault of Horror 35

Great books as always Don!

Haunt 4 you mean?

Great books Ed!

Great books Don!

The rules: First via PM or post in the thread will take it and will trump any ongoing negotiations. No HOSers or folks on the probation list. Returns are accepted within 7 days, assuming the book is received back in the same condition. Buyer would be responsible for return shipping. Payment via check, MO, or PayPal is acceptable unless otherwise noted. Shipping within the US is included - if you're international let's discuss via PM. Please PM with any questions. One book tonight: Bone 1 First Print CGC 9.2 W $1350 Note reads: “Name & sketch written on interior front cover in marker” (picture of Jeff Smith sig and sketch included)

Here's a recap of what’s left: Vault of Horror 25 CGC 8.5 White Pages Gaines File Copy (#10 of 12-cert included) $1195 NOW $1095 Mad 1 CGC 5.0 C/OW $1395 Fantastic Four 67 CGC 9.2 OW/W $795

VOH 34 moved to eBay. If there’s any interest feel free to shoot me a PM. Adding one more in its place: Fantastic Four 67 CGC 9.2 OW/W $795