Who's got the biggest collection?

[50Cent #II (1st print)]

So I think I read somewhere that Kennedy probably had the biggest collection of UnderGrounds, but now that's he's passed on, who could have the biggest collection besides Kennedy's estate?  I seem to hear about Bruce Seaman's (who I suspect reads the UG forums, but doesn't post) collection, and after seeing him thanked in the Kennedy guide means that he probably had quite a collection before the guide came out in 1982, but 25 years have gone buy and he still seems very active on eBay now.  That has to be one huge, gianormous collection now.  What will someone do with that kind of collection?  He could probably have his own guide.  Could probably pass on much information on UG's that isn't even revealed yet.  Or, I guess just put it in a big closet and let the world wonder...

[Rick Bradford]

There have been a few folks on eBay in the past few years that must have a pretty impressive stockpile by now too...

[Reverend]

A few of the bigger collections have been broken down in recent years. There are only a few of the "old guard" left, as I like to call them.

[50Cent #II (1st print)]

I seem to recall the owner of Heritage Auctions website showing some incredible pieces...

[fishnuts]

Old guard, rev?
That goes for us guys who bought in head shops before 1970, right?  The ones that didn't use comix for rolling papers? Which I have seen done.  It's also really harsh, as I recall...I mean, as I was told.
We bust up our stash so you guys can have a shot at giving them a good home.
Mine might have been " the biggest pile no one knew about."
Helped, it did, to have been in the head shop/gift retail/wholesale business during those years.  Ahhhh!  Did business with all the companies, most of the distributors.  Got to travel to gift shows 4 or 4 times a year.  And I attended comic cons beginning 1972, so I was covering wholesale, retail and secodary markets up through 1993 when I finally closed the doors of my shop. 

Arnie must have a vast pile of comix,eh?
Bruce certainly does.

[oldmilwaukee6er]

yeah... arnie & bruce semans.  arnie will know a few others including the real "good dr" from the midwest (unless that is bruce). 

[dr_s]

Well Grant, you seen my collection way back in the days when you were in NY. It just keeps growing. My trick was to collect collections. Of course Bruce has the biggest paper collection by far. But, is it the most valuable? If you include art, then that changes everything. I know several people with million $+ ug art collections that go along with their comics. Hey someone just paid $100k for a Crumb cover. If you want to see art from 2 of these collections there is a Robert Crumb Gallery Showing in Philly. Jan 22-Feb 27 The University of the Arts Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery 320 South Broad St Phila Pa 19102 215-717-6480 uarts.edu/[email protected]

[Rick Bradford]

The ones that didn't use comix for rolling papers? Which I have seen done.  It's also really harsh, as I recall...I mean, as I was told.

Oh, man, smoking all that ink can't be good for anybody!

[gump]

I'm getting a contact high....