batman_fan Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 3 hours ago, tth2 said: Not a big fan of that cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqeggs Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Gotham Kid said: 1 hour ago, Mmehdy said: final total...any guess... 1.8 MIL ? I'll say $4.2 million. exitmusicblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenacase Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sqeggs said: I'll say $4.2 million. I will say $3.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) 1.8 too low given estimates of a select batch of books. 2.6-2.8 MIL Edited June 17, 2017 by Gotham Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 25 minutes ago, Gotham Kid said: 1.8 too low given estimates of a select batch of books. 2.6-2.8 MIL +1 $1.8M is definitely way too low as that figure was long passed. Definitely way too low as the 3 big Fox runs by themselves (Fantastic, Mystery Men, and Wonderworld's) along with just the single Action 1 and 'Tec 27 books adds up to over $2M, with still another almost 2,900 lots to go after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksneatstuff Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Bronty said: I don't track wonderworlds so I don't know what's normal but compared to the prices some of the other foxes got that seems like a great deal I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareHighGrade Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, lpsunburst said: whoever is battling with me on the 31, uncle.... Sorry lpsunspot, but this was the one book in the auction I was most determined to win. In decades of collecting Fox books, I had never even seen a copy before Jon's became available. And something about the cover called to me like a siren. I forgive you for driving the price up. Edited June 17, 2017 by RareHighGrade thirdgreenham, Larryw7 and Point Five 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zolnerowich Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 5 minutes ago, RareHighGrade said: Sorry lpsunspot, but this was the one book in the auction I was most determined to win. In decades of collecting Fox books, I had never even seen a copy before John's became available. And something about the cover called to me like a siren. I forgive you for driving the price up. Yowza!! There's something for everyone on that cover. Me, I'll go with the "Sensational Assistant". Though the monsters are pretty sensational too. Great book!! 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exitmusicblue Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Some epic duels were had among boardies, looks like ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1950's war comics Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 16 minutes ago, RareHighGrade said: Sorry lpsunspot, but this was the one book in the auction I was most determined to win. In decades of collecting Fox books, I had never even seen a copy before John's became available. And something about the cover called to me like a siren. I forgive you for driving the price up. Incredible cover WOW!! FoggyNelson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 6 minutes ago, 1950's war comics said: Incredible cover WOW!! Heck yes! Too bad about that pencil writing on the cover though. Might have bumped up to a 9.2 without it? Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Robot Man said: Heck yes! Too bad about that pencil writing on the cover though. Might have bumped up to a 9.2 without it? RHG can dry clean and resub for max value potential and flipping profits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 36 minutes ago, RareHighGrade said: Sorry lpsunspot, but this was the one book in the auction I was most determined to win. In decades of collecting Fox books, I had never even seen a copy before Jon's became available. And something about the cover called to me like a siren. I forgive you for driving the price up. You live up to your namesake sir! Flex Mentallo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zolnerowich Posted June 17, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2017 Many of us boardies have already expressed such heartfelt feelings about Mr. Jon Berk and the wonderful experience he has created for us these last few days. I would just like to add that this has been a truly dizzying and transcendent experience, one which I felt I've bonded over and shared with everyone on this thread. I've had a passion for comics starting at age 8, when I started buying Casper, Hot Stuff, and Richie Rich (not to be confused with at least 2 other Richards) from the comic book spinner rack at the local drugstore. Since then, I have slowly "devolved" in comic time, from Bronze to Silver and at last to Golden Age. One of my fondest recent memories was getting to meet Jon at the CC event in March, whereupon discussion of Jumbo Comics #10, he suddenly and earnestly adopted the posture of the hero on the cover, throwing the spear through the beast. I don't know if he remembers this moment, but I sure do, and won't forget it. Not that I can pretend to know him, really, but that gesture of his, so full of youth, charm, playfulness, and enthusiasm, I think probably sums up Jon quite well, and also captures his passion for the hobby. So let me also tip my hat and say: Thank You Jon! [Obviously many people talk about the 1995 Geppi/Diamond Vault opening, but for boardies who didn't have knowledge of or access to this event, and for boardies who were still in diapers or cramming for their college entrance exams, it is THE BERK AUCTION in my opinion that is the new capstone historical event for this wonderful hobby.] Larryw7, bounty_coder, SushiX and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SushiX Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, Zolnerowich said: Many of us boardies have already expressed such heartfelt feelings about Mr. Jon Berk and the wonderful experience he has created for us these last few days. I would just like to add that this has been a truly dizzying and transcendent experience, one which I felt I've bonded over and shared with everyone on this thread. I've had a passion for comics starting at age 8, when I started buying Casper, Hot Stuff, and Richie Rich (not to be confused with at least 2 other Richards) from the comic book spinner rack at the local drugstore. Since then, I have slowly "devolved" in comic time, from Bronze to Silver and at last to Golden Age. One of my fondest recent memories was getting to meet Jon at the CC event in March, whereupon discussion of Jumbo Comics #10, he suddenly and earnestly adopted the posture of the hero on the cover, throwing the spear through the beast. I don't know if he remembers this moment, but I sure do, and won't forget it. Not that I can pretend to know him, really, but that gesture of his, so full of youth, charm, playfulness, and enthusiasm, I think probably sums up Jon quite well, and also captures his passion for the hobby. So let me also tip my hat and say: Thank You Jon! [Obviously many people talk about the 1995 Geppi/Diamond Vault opening, but for boardies who didn't have knowledge of or access to this event, and for boardies who were still in diapers or cramming for their college entrance exams, it is THE BERK AUCTION in my opinion that is the new capstone historical event for this wonderful hobby.] Well said sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBedrock Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 I am starting to have some remorse for not bidding stronger on the 9.2 Star Wars 1. Ryanfromottawa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpsunburst Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 1 hour ago, RareHighGrade said: Sorry lpsunspot, but this was the one book in the auction I was most determined to win. In decades of collecting Fox books, I had never even seen a copy before Jon's became available. And something about the cover called to me like a siren. I forgive you for driving the price up. All is forgiven and you are absolutely right about that issue, its the first one I have ever seen for sale and easily the rarest of the entire run. I commend your tenacity sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.tor Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Mmehdy said: final total...any guess... Over 2.9 mil from what I've tracked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 1 minute ago, G.A.tor said: Over 2.9 mil from what I've tracked Is that inclusive of the original art too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artboy99 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 40 minutes ago, MrBedrock said: I am starting to have some remorse for not bidding stronger on the 9.2 Star Wars 1. I am also wishing I had bid more on the Planet I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
