For the first half of fiscal 2006, net income rose 52% to $19.45 in the corresponding period in fiscal 2005 .4 billion,
compared with $107.
The words "should," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend ,"
"anticipate," "foresee," "plan" and similar expressions and variations thereof
identify certain of such forward- looking statements, which speak only as of
the dates on which they were made.com boasts a plethora of unique
and hard-to-find items from vintage toys to collectible tins and from Superman
Comics to hand-carved African trinkets. There can be no
assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results
and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such
statements.

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In calculating
earnings per share, the diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for
the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was 28,963,000 compared with 28,760 ,000 for
the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2005.4 million in
fiscal 2006 compared with $12.1 million for the comparable period
in fiscal 2005.m. EST Thursday, February 9,
2006. The reservation number for the conference call is
11051403.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
Statements in this press release that relate to future plans, objectives,
expectations, performance, events and the like are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Escala Group undertakes no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Lauderdale, the company will be pressing on to
advertise its name and products to the local community.

Contact Information: ( OTCBB: ZLDV )
Zaldiva(TM), Inc.

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There are
several opportunities to sell these collectibles and get Zaldiva's name out,
this is one of them.
This is just another way to provide Zaldiva with great exposure to a bevy
of potential new and return customers.

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(Nasdaq: ESCL) today announced financial results for the fiscal 2006 second
quarter and six months ended December 31, 2005.1 million, or $0. The second quarter continued to
receive the benefit of the Company's strategic acquisition of A-Mark Precious
Metals, and we are seeing solid demand in our core businesses of stamps and
coins. Harmer. Factors
that may cause such differences include changes in market conditions, changes
in economic environment, competitive factors and the other factors discussed
in the "forward-looking information" or "risk factors" sections included in
Escala Group's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
Escala Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K , Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q,
prospectuses and other documents that Escala Group has filed with the
Commission.

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Escala Group Inc. Announces Fiscal Year 2006 Second Quarter and First-half Earnings

35 per diluted
share, compared with net income of $7. Aggregate sales, which include inventory
sales plus consignment sales and commission income, were $894.

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A.
The trading activities of Escala Group are conducted through A-Mark
Precious Metals, one of the largest private sellers of bullion coins and
bullion gold, silver and platinum to the wholesale marketplace.67 $0.ZaldivaComics . All statements, other than statements
of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation , statements
regarding potential future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-
looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

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1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2006, versus $58.0 million in fiscal 2005.8
million for the three months ended December 31, 2005, from $58.
Jose Miguel Herrero, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "We
are pleased with Escala 's strong financial performance which is due to both
acquisitions as well as organic growth.
The Mango Festival is a festival held in the City of Deerfield Beach,
Florida. It is a weekend full of food,
fun and entertainment, R+B, Gospel, Caribbean etc.

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9 million for
the same period in fiscal 2005. Aggregate sales from auction operations increased 33% to $54.escalagroup.

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8 million for the same period in fiscal 2005.
Total revenues, which include inventory sales plus commission income, were
$877.5 billion in fiscal 2006, versus
$136. The increase in gross profit is largely attributable to
related-party sales to Afinsa., Sunday June 19. Zaldiva.

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Net income for the second quarter was $10.
Escala Group is a global federation of leading companies in the
collectibles market with operations in North America, Europe and Asia as well
as on the Internet.L. As Zaldiva continues to work on their
new retail building in Ft.

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Diluted earnings per share grew 49% to $0. This relationship demonstrates the power of our group
network -- a diverse collectibles product offer that can be deployed in the
appropriate market for the collector.

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These figures reflect an increase of
32.0% in net income and 30% in diluted earnings per share. The company operates through a number of subsidiaries that
specialize in various sectors of the collectibles markets, and is comprised of
three business areas: auctions, merchant/dealer operations and trading. Future events, risks and
uncertainties, individually or in the aggregate, could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements.com also offers pre-orders,
free e-mail accounts , a newsletter subscription service, stock quotes and
financial news, weather reports, movie listings and show times, and online
auctions.

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The call can also be accessed via the Internet live or as a replay. Additionally, any statements related to
future improved performance and estimates of revenues and earnings per share
are forward-looking statements. Recent movies such as "Star Wars" and "Batman " among
others have given Zaldiva a boost in sales and exposure.com

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking
information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933
and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to
the safe harbor created by those rules.

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The conference call will be archived for replay on the above website for 5
days following the call. of Madrid, which act as exclusive
suppliers of collectibles -- primarily stamps and coins -- on a worldwide
basis to Afinsa Bienes Tangibles , S. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Zaldiva.

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Total revenues in the first half of fiscal 2006 were $1 . The gross profit percentage for the second
quarter of fiscal 2006 increased to 36% versus 33% for the second quarter of
2005.R. This event is truly one
for all to enjoy, displaying diversity and community involvement, bringing
thousands of people together from all over the world. 877-ZALDIVA (925-3482)
http://www.

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Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.28 $0. The Mango Festival got its name from a local women's group called the
Women's Reachout Organization and a very prominent school teacher/City
Commissioner , Carl Nixon.

Zaldiva offers a variety of unique new and vintage collectible items
including , but not limited to, comic books, pop-culture statues, ornaments,
DVDs, posters, dolls, action figures , t-shirts, magazine and comic
subscriptions and sports memorabilia.

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In Collectibles, Escala recorded a 20% increase in revenues to $70. US participants should dial 800-257-6607, and international participants
should dial +303-205-0066.45

EBITDA Reconciliation Schedule

Net Income: $10,102 $7,655 $19,428 $12,789
Plus:
Interest expense 459 237 798 524
Provision for income taxes 5,921 4,781 11,641 8,714
Depreciation 556 281 964 557
EBITDA 17,038 12,954 32,831 22 ,584

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Gross profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased $7. In Asia, Escala 's auctions operations are
conducted through John Bull Stamp Auctions, Ltd, the oldest philatelic auction
house in Hong Kong.S.35 $0. Proceeds from the festival
are used for community and scholarship opportunities.

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27 per diluted share,
for the second quarter of fiscal 2005.8 million for the same quarterly fiscal comparisons. Herrero
continued, "Escala achieved one of its stated goals of expanding into arts and
antiques in the second quarter by completing the acquisition of Greg Martin
Auctions , the specialty arms, military and Western memorabilia auction house
based in San Francisco, on October 14, 2005."
Management will conduct a conference call to discuss second-quarter and
six-months fiscal 2006 earnings results at 9:00 a. Afinsa is Escala Group's majority shareholder.

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5 million,
versus $70.0 million during the first half of fiscal 2005.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
For the Three and Six Months Ended December 31, 2005
(thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months ended Six Months ended
December 31, December 31,

2005 2004 2005 2004

Aggregate Sales $894,518 $70,765 $1,471,176 $136,007

Operating revenues
Sales -- trading $806,237 $- $1,300,539 $-
Sales of inventory 21,298 28,012 41,653 50,982
Sales of inventory --
related party 45,580 27,499 85,715 49,117
Commissions earned 3,936 3,429 8,140 6,931
Total revenues 877,051 58,940 1,436,047 107,030

Cost of merchandise sold
Cost of sales -- trading 804,356 - 1,297,453 -
Cost of merchandise sold 18,920 26,639 36,572 47,427
Cost of merchandise sold --
related party 26,445 12,860 47,269 23,000
Gross profit 27,330 19,441 54,753 36,603

Operating expenses
General and administrative 5,739 2,439 11,950 6,097
Salaries and wages 4,178 3,152 8,895 6,468
Depreciation and amortization 556 281 964 557
Marketing 862 917 1,839 1,716
Total operating expenses 11,335 6,789 23,648 14,838
Operating income 15,995 12,652 31,105 21,765

Other income (expense)
Interest income 570 132 898 394
Interest expense (459) (237) (798) (524)
Other (4) (111) (41) (132)
Earnings before income taxes 16 ,102 12,436 31,164 21,503
Provision for income taxes 5,921 4,781 11,641 8,714
Minority interest -- related party 79 - 95 -

Net income $10,102 $7,655 $19,428 $12,789

EBITDA $17,038 $12,954 $32,831 $22,584

Three Months ended Six Months ended
December 31, December 31,
Earnings per Share Schedule 2005 2004 2005 2004

Net Income $10,102 $7,655 $19,428 $12,789
Basic Earnings per Share
Weighted average shares outstanding 27,778 27,389 27,736 27,363
Basic earnings per share $0.

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7 million, or $0. Aggregate
sales for the same period increased to $1.3 million, from $19.com.36 $0. They thought that the community needed some way of
enjoying themselves and also helping themselves (by all proceeds being
forwarded back through community involvement and helping high school students
with funds to get off to college), thus 20 years of growing has turned into
one of the biggest events held in South Florida.

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9 million for
the same quarter in fiscal 2005. Greg Martin Auctions conducted a
successful arms and Native American auction in the second quarter, and they
will be holding a key auction of the Howard Collection on the East Coast in
the fourth quarter. In particular , any statement related to Escala Group's expected
revenues or earnings or Escala Group's being well positioned for future
profitability and growth are forward-looking statements.

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ESCALA GROUP, INC.27 $0.

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of Madrid, Spain, and through Spectrum
Numismatics International , one of the largest wholesalers of rare coins in the
U.

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NEW YORK, Escala Group, Inc.67 in the first half of fiscal 2006,
versus $0.
"As we continue to build on our aggregation strategy ," Mr.
Escala Group's North American operations include Greg Manning Auctions
division, Ivy + Manning Philatelic Auctions, Greg Manning Galleries, Greg
Martin Auctions, Spectrum Numismatics , Teletrade, Nutmeg Stamp Sales, Superior
Sports Auctions, Bowers and Merena Auctions, and Kingswood Coin Auctions, and
H.
Merchant/dealer activities are conducted through Greg Manning Auctions and
Central de Compras Coleccionables, S.

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The growth in total revenues for the second
quarter and the first half of fiscal 2006 is largely due to the acquisition of
A-Mark Precious Metals completed on July 15, 2005.9 million,
or 41%, to $27.4 million for the comparable period in
fiscal 2005 .6 million
for the first half of fiscal 2006 from $41.
Investors may access the webcast through the Investor Relations section of
Escala Group's corporate website at http://www.

About Escala Group, Inc. In Europe, the leading auction houses affiliated with the network
are Auctentia Subastas (Afinsa Auctions) of Madrid, Spain, Corinphila
Auktionen of Zurich, Switzerland, and the Koehler group of auction companies
of Berlin and Wiesbaden, Germany.70 $0.47

Diluted Earnings per Share
Weighted average shares outstanding 28,963 28,760 28,877 28,695
Diluted earnings per share $0.
Zaldiva will continue to advertise to the general public since the
audience for Zaldiva's products is vast and spreads worldwide.

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