Hello all, I have spent a lot of time reading this thread and thought it was high time to say hi. I am a collector based in Australia, which means that all pre-code books come at a very high premium due to shipping costs and the U.S/AUD dollar exchange rate.
There is 0% chance of finding pre-code horror at a thrift shop or garage sale here - the comics just never made it out here. That said: The 70's/early 80's Gredown horror reprints seem to be selling for higher and higher.
I am working on completing my mid-grade VOH run and am only 3 issues off (34, 14 and of course 12).
I know full runs of EC are merely a starting point for you guys.
Anyhow, here is one of my latest additions which arrived in the PO box with much fanfare!