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Robot Man

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  1. The problem with the “Wanted to Buy” thread is that every time I respond to some one, it is never the right grade or price or some other reason why they don’t want what they asked for. I have spent way too much time wasted to help someone out. I just don’t bother anymore.

    Same thing with “trades”. Everyone wants the edge. In these days of run away pricing no one wants to show their cards. Was a whole lot easier when we just used “the guide”. 

  2. On 3/18/2024 at 10:25 AM, Surfing Alien said:

     

    My assessment, as well as most of the dealers I spoke to was that it was "vibrant". From open to close there were more people coming in and the variety of people was much greater than at Windy City for pulps. I'm sure it has to do with the fact that there's really something for everybody in paperbacks and the affordability factor. There were rows and rows of 4 for $10 and 1/2 price and just generally inexpensive vintage pbs from the 40's through the present of every genre. Exactly the kind of stuff that has general appeal to folks of all ages and budgets.

    I bought all I could carry, as I've mentioned, I wish I had a truck (or brought a carry-on at least lol). For someone who loves vintage pbs it's kinda like heaven to be around so many :cloud9:

    As mentioned above - great overall selection - I didn't find a few particular grails I was looking for, but I'm used to that :cry:  I was kinda hoping there would be a whale there with copies of RSG and other big books on the wall, but no RSG, not even a copy of the Ace "Junkie", which was somewhat surprising because it's relatively common, if expensive. Kayo and Terry had some bigger books, but I already have the ones I want of those, although I would have bought Kayo's "Marihuana" if it was still there went I did my second round.

    Prices ranged from dirt cheap to fair market. Everyone gave good discounts on a stack.

    I've already posted some standouts in the pulp section, here's a couple more:

    I did get one Cole (that has become impossible to find lately)

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    These you don't see every day:

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    It was worth the trip for sure. Everyone had great attitudes and the conversations were fun.

    It is definitely dizzying to look at so many spines. I'm not used to seeing so many pbs displayed that way. I literally did not know which way to turn at certain points of the day :roflmao:

    Vibrant and busy was a good way to describe it. In the era of digital reading, always nice to see “page turners” of all ages. Glad to hear it was a worthwhile trip.

    Sorry to miss that “Love Hungry” one I’ve never seen before. I would have been on that like flies on you know what! I also missed a couple of pulps from the guy in the back by Terry. He had a nice selection at very fair pre-CGC prices. One of my buddies got a couple I’d have jumped if I got there first. I eyed Kayo’s “Marijuana” long and hard but in the end just couldn’t justify it.

    I got a lot of great deals and came home with a nice pile of a bit of everything for a tiny fraction of what I would have spent on GA comics. Fun show!

  3. On 3/18/2024 at 8:11 AM, OtherEric said:

    See, I've got Kayo down as the amazing book store in SF proper and Moe's Books as the amazing bookstore in Berkley.  The problem with that definition is what to call Borderlands in that case, I supposed we could claim Haight is not only another city but since 1968 has been another planet entirely?

    Yeah, you are right. Moe’s is in Berkeley. Both great “old school” bookshops. Shops like that are disappearing fast, sadly.

  4. On 3/18/2024 at 4:47 AM, jimjum12 said:

    Did you see any "unicorns" at the show, you know, the stuff you never see? GOD BLESS ...

    -jimbo(a freind of jesus)(thumbsu

    I saw the Amazing Detective Tales drug cover pulp. Just wasn’t nice enough to warrant $300. For me that day. Also saw a very nice copy of the Marijuana Dell 10 cent book for $250. Terry had some nice pulps but they were at, well, Terry prices…:roflmao:

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  5. On 3/18/2024 at 8:01 AM, Surfing Alien said:

    It's a great drug book and great cover. When you look at the copyright page, it says "Second Printing" but it's actually the Second Printing of "Beyond Desire" with a new title and same cover art.  That used to confuse the heck out of people who went looking for the First Printing of "Dream Club" and thought it was a unicorn (well, Beyond Desire is a bit of a unicorn :))

    I dunno but I was “hooked” when I saw it…:devil:

  6. On 3/17/2024 at 10:57 PM, 50YrsCollctngCmcs said:

    I love this show! Wish I could have been there! A few years back I got to meet Lupoff at the show and grabbed an autograph on my well read copy of AICFD. I would have snagged that Classic Comics peeking out of the comic pile if it was an interesting book. That copy of the East Village Other also looks intriguing. Those early counter culture newspapers are interesting reads and don't show up too often; they mostly got tossed in the bin.

    I always find something intriguing at this show; I picked up a pile of Humbug magazines at the last one I attended. 

    Looks like great fun Bob!!

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    Yeah, one of my favorite shows of the year. You never know what turns up there. Missed you brother!

    I also got Lupoff to sign my copy of that book a few years ago. Cool guy.

    I bet you bought those Humbugs from my friend Kookie. He sets up right next to Kayo Books. He is a local flea market prowler and former comic store owner. He turns up real cool stuff. 

  7. On 3/17/2024 at 9:40 PM, Surfing Alien said:

    Great minds think alike:headbang:  I picked up a minty copy of "Country Girl" from Kayo along with a great high grade Two-Fisted digest and the Gil Brewer classic PBO "Nude On Thin Ice"   Tough books all around. I ended up buying a big enough stack from Kayo that they are shipping them to me :)  Super nice folks with more of the higher end stuff I like than most sellers there.

     

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    Kayo is the best dealer at the show. I always hit them first. I always get a stack from them. If you like their show stock, you really should visit their store in Berkeley. Place is packed. 

  8. On 3/18/2024 at 4:16 AM, The-Collector said:

    Awesome pick ups!! Dream club is a tougher book. It was originally printed with the title "Beyond Desire" which is even harder to find. 

    It was a “crime of opportunity”. I’d never seen it before. PBs and Digests are SO much cheaper than the comics I usually buy. And, although I don’t have the patience to look through endless rows of spines, Digests usually pop out easier when you can find them.