Larryw7 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Redbeard said: It seems that the knowledge of warehouse finds of the past has been lost except for us old timers. I base this statement on the bidding and pricing I see on books that are listed as scarce that are for GA books rather common. Did you know that their was a major Dell warehouse find called Poughkeepsie. In the early 1980s you couldn't do a show back east with out seeing 4 Color one shot file copies at every booth. There were multiples of most titles including Duck and Mouse one shots. PCH books are very hot right now, but are you aware that there were Ace, Nedor/Better and Harvey warehouse finds that had multiples of all the horror books and in the case of Nedor/Better that means yes those treasured Startling, Thrilling and Fighting Yank books were all there in multiples? If you are using the term scarce to mean tougher to find than a SA book, that would be true. But, in terms of what we have always meant in the past, it is untrue. One of the most satisfying aspects of collecting GA books is that you can't go to 1-2 shows and complete your collection, the only variable is price. When you collect GA books it can take several years if not your entire collecting lifetime to complete a title or a publisher. If you can't wait, then collect SA books to present books, GA books is not where you belong. More to come... Best, Ron Pussell, aka Redbeard. Welcome to the boards! porcupine48 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcityduck Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, sfcityduck said: I remember the "Poughkeepsie file copies" from getting the catalogs of the Barks' dealer (what was the name?) who did the Barks' Collector back in the 1980 John Nichols was his name. It may take a while, but it comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Man Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Not really warehouse finds but here are some file copies telerites and Badger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstances Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Redbeard said: It seems that the knowledge of warehouse finds of the past has been lost except for us old timers. I base this statement on the bidding and pricing I see on books that are listed as scarce that are for GA books rather common. Did you know that their was a major Dell warehouse find called Poughkeepsie. In the early 1980s you couldn't do a show back east with out seeing 4 Color one shot file copies at every booth. There were multiples of most titles including Duck and Mouse one shots. PCH books are very hot right now, but are you aware that there were Ace, Nedor/Better and Harvey warehouse finds that had multiples of all the horror books and in the case of Nedor/Better that means yes those treasured Startling, Thrilling and Fighting Yank books were all there in multiples? If you are using the term scarce to mean tougher to find than a SA book, that would be true. But, in terms of what we have always meant in the past, it is untrue. One of the most satisfying aspects of collecting GA books is that you can't go to 1-2 shows and complete your collection, the only variable is price. When you collect GA books it can take several years if not your entire collecting lifetime to complete a title or a publisher. If you can't wait, then collect SA books to present books, GA books is not where you belong. More to come... Best, Ron Pussell, aka Redbeard. Welcome Ron. Good to see you here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Redbeard said: PCH books are very hot right now, but are you aware that there were Ace, Nedor/Better and Harvey warehouse finds that had multiples of all the horror books and in the case of Nedor/Better that means yes those treasured Startling, Thrilling and Fighting Yank books were all there in multiples? Hey Ron.......Welcome to the Boards here. So, who's got all of the early supposedly rare HTF Ace and Nedors like Ace Comics 11 with the first Phantom or Startling 10 with the first appearance of the Fighting Yank? Or are the books you are talking about from the latter part of their publishing days, as opposed to the 30's and early 40's? Just wondering if the Ace and Nedors also went back to their early publishing time period, as I believe some of the Poughkeepsie's did go all the way back to the late 30's? Edited August 14, 2018 by lou_fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Kid Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 3 hours ago, sfcityduck said: The Dentist's kid has been auctioning off Harvey file copies for years now on eBay what is his ebay handle ? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Redbeard said: That's it for tonight, back tomorrow. I get tired early and off to bed by 10:00 at the latest. Got to get my beauty sleep. Actually, the liver transplant recovery process is slow. I am told you won't feel like yourself until after 7 months and it has been only 3 months at present. I wish you a speedy recovery. We're lucky to have you share on the Boards. Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman_Comics Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Gotham Kid said: what is his ebay handle ? Thank you. Pretty sure it's blissard (I really just wanted to be part of what promises to be a great thread) Gotham Kid and porcupine48 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jimjum12 Posted August 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2018 Here's a few Ace File copies...…. they're rather sweet. GOD BLESS.... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) The Lions Den, sacentaur, sagii and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) My favorite story about you is the one John Verzyl told me about accidentally peeing on your shoes at the shrine show! He said you were pissed! No pun intended! I'd love to hear your version of that event! Edited August 14, 2018 by Timely Bronty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiefan Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Question - most boardies know that all these copies that surface of Major Inapak came from a warehouse find. But I would be interested in the backstory of this. Were other ME books included as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 9 hours ago, fifties said: Great thread, and good to see Redbeard here. I think I bought from him ages ago, lol. So speaking of warehouse finds, there was a find of The Thing, #16 some years back, which is why they are so plentiful, and by that virtue don't command the bucks the other issues of the title do. Other GA warehouse finds: Captain Marvel Adventures 51 Green Lama 7 Yellowjacket 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Great to have you here Ron. Thank you for contributing this information. I've asked similar questions in the original art forum and nobody wanted to reveal anything. The history of fandom and collecting is something we should all be familiar with. I had never heard of a Nedor find. Do you recall the time frame for these? BTW, congratulations on the liver transplant. No small feat! I'm a gastroenterologist, so I'm familiar with what you had to/have to overcome. jimjum12, Darth Corgi and Larryw7 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraclemet Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I always assumed True Life Secrets #23 and The Thing! #16 had warehouse finds since it seems like those issues are far more available (and in higher grade) than issues surrounding them (both in the title and in the era) Larryw7 and sacentaur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Norrin's lawyer Posted August 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2018 This thread is so cool. I cannot wait to read more .... this is one of the main reasons I'm on the boards, to hear the great stories and learn the history from those that made it! Much respect gentlemen. thehumantorch, gino2paulus2, Jayman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 44 minutes ago, TheWatcher said: Other GA warehouse finds: Captain Marvel Adventures 51 Green Lama 7 Yellowjacket 7? In the early nineties I picked up a beautiful copy of Captain Marvel Adventures #50 at the local LA show. Later I heard it was part of a warehouse find and you see nice copied for sale quite often. It would be great to hear the history on that. Warehouse finds are good for everyone because it allows fans to get nice books at a decent price; just don’t be buyer #1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50YrsCollctngCmcs Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 13 hours ago, Redbeard said: It seems that the knowledge of warehouse finds of the past has been lost except for us old timers. I base this statement on the bidding and pricing I see on books that are listed as scarce that are for GA books rather common. Did you know that their was a major Dell warehouse find called Poughkeepsie. In the early 1980s you couldn't do a show back east with out seeing 4 Color one shot file copies at every booth. There were multiples of most titles including Duck and Mouse one shots. PCH books are very hot right now, but are you aware that there were Ace, Nedor/Better and Harvey warehouse finds that had multiples of all the horror books and in the case of Nedor/Better that means yes those treasured Startling, Thrilling and Fighting Yank books were all there in multiples? If you are using the term scarce to mean tougher to find than a SA book, that would be true. But, in terms of what we have always meant in the past, it is untrue. One of the most satisfying aspects of collecting GA books is that you can't go to 1-2 shows and complete your collection, the only variable is price. When you collect GA books it can take several years if not your entire collecting lifetime to complete a title or a publisher. If you can't wait, then collect SA books to present books, GA books is not where you belong. More to come... Best, Ron Pussell, aka Redbeard. I remember back in the seventies when the dealers started whispering about the Poughkeepsie file copies. I suspect I have a couple including my Peter Pan Treasure Chest which was clearly unread and sold to me as a file copy back in ‘77 or ‘78. Later I picked up a late forties WDCS that was also unblemished. I wish I got more but I had limited high school job funds at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypinkblu Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Bakerstowne, the Long Island distribution center was auctioned off piecemeal by them. Archie, Seaboard, about 1,000,000 classics illustrated books included many with the original wraps. Hundreds of Katy Keene pin-ups and a lot of books that were supposedly scarce (might still be listed as scarce in Overstreet...like Tom Terrific. Larryw7 and szav 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou_fine Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 14 hours ago, Robot Man said: Not really warehouse finds but here are some file copies Yes, I believe these might actually be the Poughkeepsie Office File Copies and not really part of any warehouse find per se? In other words, possibly single HG copies of these particular issues, as opposed to multiple copies of the same issue which would be the case with a true warehouse find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK STARR Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Welcome to the boards, Ron. I should be meeting up with Johnny next month at Balticon. Hope you recovering well from the surgery! JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
