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Current bid on TTA #1 at Ha is $2500 or $3000 with BP with 16 days to go....I think it will be under 5K going into the auction and then it who really wants it. Under 10K agreed.

The leader is the MAN...thank you

The census is just an indication of how many copies exist...do not let that fool you, this book is impossible to get because the owners of it know, that if they sell it would be impossible to replace and probably overtime cost a lot more money. If it is a stretch then make it, you will not be sorry. I agree with robo, contents can enhance the value, this has COT1 in it. That adds value, Robo your content on your copy is fantastic!

I hope you do win it as it would be great for a board member to get it!!!!

my take, in the old market pandemic 50K.....coming out of it 30K....today 25K....if not for the strong color copy...it might of been 20K. In the long run it will play out well for the buyer, really not replaceable with those deep covers. However, I am concerned about the price regression from the last sale....last one was like 25-26K which shows the overall downward trend of key books in the last two years. If the seller had to pancake it right away, he might lose money like those promise non -collector gamblers who are flipping back and taking a big hit most of the time. This is sort of a warning sign....OK 25K for a EC book graded 5.0 is a big stretch for EC collectors...I get it...but I am worried, when a once in a lifetime book with exceptional color and graded in my opinion accurately based on a eyes on look does not go up from the last sale or is even close in price...then I see a red flag day coming for all serious GA collectors. However this might be the best time in history now or in the future to go after the 1.8....right now its $1650....after this sale. So, I mean if any book is going to survive some sort of price adjustment it would be this one, and on the lower price end you are very very safe. It took a collector friend of mine over 30 years to find his copy that was #1 on this list for that entire time.

Wow.. I cannot recall back to back auctions where the ultra rare tales of terror annual #1. First comicconnect just closed at almost 25k for a 5.0 and now a more affordable 1.8 on ha with bidding under 2k still. This has always been a tough book, no Gaines file copies etc ….any predictions… 5k minimum for me

WHICH ONE...CC SEE ABOVE...The Ha current auction copy is only $1550...it is a 1.8 and looks great...21 days to go... This is the one if you are on a budget you have been waiting for. The CC price was strong and I think we will never see that copy again for a long long time and in that condition a great buy. FYI when I mentioned along with CC that colors were exceptional when I looked at it at SDCC...compare the 1.8 color....I mean wow...the CC copy was insane....The 1.8 is a great book, affordable.....my guess 5-7K.

Under 1/2 hour to go on the Tales of Terror Annual #1 auction at CC. It will be a very interesting day to see where this ends up up.

4 days to go on the TTA#1 auction at CC. There has been some bid movement, currently up to $23,575 with BP.

WOW 30 K....amazing pulps have come a long way since that original price guide...super!!!!

thanks....

One of the greatest pulps ever is being aucitoned off at HA.com on Aug 24's pulp auction My favorite of the auction is the "Gorilla of the Gas Bags" it looks like a great copy...I was surprised that the current bid is $11,000 pus bp which would made it over 13K...any idea what this will sell for ?

Update on TTA #1 comic connect auction ...Bid is $19500 with BP $22425 so it has cracked the 20K mark with 8 days to go, next up 30K!

Fixed typo … chill out

I had read that Jon kept a few books when he sold his collection, I think he posted about that on the boards. So he did keep some material with him to end. Can anyone confirm that. John is a collector they just do not make anymore.

Please read the above, apparently you missed it....especially #2

Nice youtube video with CC and Jon Berk can somebody add that to the thead, its great

RIP Mr. Berk

1-I am not derailing, just responding. 2- let’s move on

SF Duck I am shocked that somehow have converted my bringing a second opinion awareness to the boards on a posted statement made by Bud Plant about Bob somehow qualifies me as a Gladiator for him, or Bud, or Donald Duck or Huey, Louie, and Dewey. Let me respond to your above post and correct what needs to be corrected. 1-If your are a member of facebook anyone can access Bob's two facebook pages. They are unrestricted. Please correct your post above using the edit button. 2-"Without judgement who is right or wrong"...you cannot made a true and informed judgment without looking at all. the facts, statements, and evidence. I will NOT shut out the truth because it a inconvenience to you as an unappointed moderator wanting to put your head in the sand and not being aware of different points and provable facts. Everybody's opinion counts and the assertions that Bud made saying it was the biggest mistake of comix and comix was taking Bob on as a partner and the creation of the store itself. Well SF Duck, lets hear the other side. Bud bought it up, put it on a public form to comment on and I do need you to tell to go "somewhere else". because this is where the statements were made...this thead by Bud himself. Of course this shocking response which would unable to put up on the boards due to the current rules would create considerable response and controversy. I am not Bob's mouthpiece and I resent your implication that I am. I did not even present the highlights of his response, more of a general comment and notice to give a read before a "rush to judgment". If I was bob's gladiator I would posted a LINK to the facebook page post...as you can do it for each post. Bob did go public SF Duck by posting on them on FB and a half dozen comic book related facebook groups and since your post I contacted him and he is fully supportive of people reading his post from the boards.So please edit that too! 3-SF Duck please stick to being a mediator not a moderator.

It appears I am not the only one who has responded to Bud's postings about past events.It appears the creation of "the BERKELEY comic art shop (see photo of early flyer) on his facebook post as the store first originally called then Comix/Comix etc. According to Robert Beerbohm's latest facebook post addressing parts of Bud posting on the creation of the northern calif comic book shop in Berkeley last week of 1972 before world con in Sept 1972. According his factual recollection John Barrett had been one of Bob's first collectors in 1965 and were partners in semi comic book stores and deals. Bob came up with the idea of comic book store near a large university after Bud asked Bob to help with his "John Barrett" as John wanted to escape the Lucky grocery store gig and John wanted a partner in Bud's mail order business. Bud said no way. John Barrett found the actual Berkeley Location. This is what happens, kind of like Stan created the marvel universe....etc It is a very interesting read on facebook and I would highly recommend it. Yes it is very controversial...beware, way to hot for the boards to post up his response. My response to bud seems tame. I see one thing that Bud, Bob, and myself agree on. If you look at my Journey of a comic book collector series I posted on the boards, you should see shoutout to John Barrett as "the nicest guy in comics". It was real honor to know him, deal with him....a real gentle soul...he passed away in 2000 way too young. My take is the truth lies somewhere in between... they did a test many years ago, had a guy run in class room and then have the class describe what he did and what did he look like...37 different opinions. I understand how important that store was to the comic book world we have today.But I also know I take everything in and then come to my own conclusion. One last outstanding point was bob's posting of how the direct market came about....I agree with that one that. "the comic book direct market grew directly from the advent of Print Mint taking Zap Comics into national distribution in summer 1968 and onwards".....fascinating point!!!!

overall a great thead...on to the next, thanks everyone and every opinion which makes these the BEST theads on the boards!!

Still overall a great issue, ,man they dont make them like they used toi...12 cents...what a deal

Robo this is not about who did more or who has the biggest….. All boards members here have a right to defend themselves when necessary and can correct to the record accordingly . I thought we were past these issues to which Bud has correctly apologized for . In case you failed to read above …we are done and both of us has moved on. Robo…Bud can take care of himself as he has shown above. I welcome him as a positive addition to these boards. what exactly is the your purpose in retreading a disagreement which has been settled here satisfactorily to both parties. why are you attempting to do what you are criticizing me for. Jumping on me and my “pimp”ed agenda because I corrected Bud ‘s personal attack on my collector life and transactional history in which the record has been set straight. This is contradictory on it’s face. Just because you have never invited to my house, my safe deposit box, or the fact that I chose to not show off what I own is a private choice that I have made which comes from very early in my collecting days. I believe you can post on these boards and still have some of your life and collection private. I appreciate you posting your collection… but that is your choice and I would assume 90% of this board does not post what they own and describe how they acquired it. I don’t know if you are just trying to get some knee jerk reaction from me? I do not “jump” on anyone Robo like a LA gang member during a takedown robbery. Nor am I waiting in the shadows to mug fellow board members who occasionally cross the line. My response to Bud was out the respect I have for him as an important figure in the birth of the comic collecting world. Because Bud said it… it had to be addressed immediately and firmly to establish the truth. Simple as that. I thought Buds reply has satisfactorily ended it. Apparently you do not! In terms of who did more is not at issue here Robo. When you post … you have the possibility that you are going to get some bounce back…. Sink or swim….Bud decided to swim and I thanked for that. I am prepared to move on from the Pimp comment… now the question is are you…if not bring it on. Your unnecessary attack is exactly that…. Unnecessary!

I am glad you decided to swim rather than sink. I fully accept your apology, thank you. Welcome to the boards!!!!