The Collectible Neil Gaiman

[brionen]

Edit: This was meant to be in reply to cit74's post #1198 with his pictures of the Duran Duran hardcover.

Do you mind telling the offer price he accepted? I was the winner of his final copy, which I managed to get for less than his buy-it-now price of $400, but for more than the initial $200 I offered.

Some poor packaging caused it to arrive in less than the mint condition he described. My copy has some top and bottom spine bumping, but not as bad as what yours looks like, and the cover is in better shape overall. The book does have some spine lean, but it's not too noticeable with the cover on.
I asked him if he had any additional copies since mine wasn't as described, and his response was it was their last one and if I wanted to return it, he has 3 other buyers who want it. I'm trying to determine whether the price I paid was still reasonable considering the difference between the description and what I paid.

Any advice you can provide would be helpful.

[cit74]

Edit: This was meant to be in reply to cit74's post #1198 with his pictures of the Duran Duran hardcover.

Do you mind telling the offer price he accepted? I was the winner of his final copy, which I managed to get for less than his buy-it-now price of $400, but for more than the initial $200 I offered.

Some poor packaging caused it to arrive in less than the mint condition he described. My copy has some top and bottom spine bumping, but not as bad as what yours looks like, and the cover is in better shape overall. The book does have some spine lean, but it's not too noticeable with the cover on.
I asked him if he had any additional copies since mine wasn't as described, and his response was it was their last one and if I wanted to return it, he has 3 other buyers who want it. I'm trying to determine whether the price I paid was still reasonable considering the difference between the description and what I paid.

Any advice you can provide would be helpful.

No worries - you can't send a PM until you have at least 5 posts - hence why i could not message you directly. I paid $140. And I agree the packing was sub-par. I do not have any lean on the book , and the interior is perfect. I am not sure that he was exactly a fine book seller, i.e. he just had these sitting around in a warehouse. Even though the packing was poor - I think these were close to the actual description and true original condition prior to being sent (I do not think much, if any, damage occurred en route - but obviously no way to know for sure). If you are not a collector - you would describe these as fine - and not notice the slight bumps to the spine, DJ, etc - if I asked my wife she would not think anything of these small details. That is why i just left my feedback and did not send him any reply/message as to the advertised condition.

In the end you just have say are you happy with the price that you paid (if you follow ebay enough - someone will always get a better deal…rebecca and her Green Mile set ). So if it is something that you really want to add to your collection then enjoy the copy. Personally I like mine (especially at that price) and it rounds out my collection. hope that answers your question - please feel free to stay, post some more and PM direct if any other specific questions.

btw all of the boxes of books are now unpacked - and i am almost finished with my gaiman bookcase and will post pics later. The big new cases still need a few shelves so no pics there yet - but thats not important for this thread.

[becca69]

[ELazansky]

Edit: This was meant to be in reply to cit74's post #1198 with his pictures of the Duran Duran hardcover.

Do you mind telling the offer price he accepted? I was the winner of his final copy, which I managed to get for less than his buy-it-now price of $400, but for more than the initial $200 I offered.

Some poor packaging caused it to arrive in less than the mint condition he described. My copy has some top and bottom spine bumping, but not as bad as what yours looks like, and the cover is in better shape overall. The book does have some spine lean, but it's not too noticeable with the cover on.
I asked him if he had any additional copies since mine wasn't as described, and his response was it was their last one and if I wanted to return it, he has 3 other buyers who want it. I'm trying to determine whether the price I paid was still reasonable considering the difference between the description and what I paid.

Any advice you can provide would be helpful.

For any price between 200-400, I think you fid just fine. You will not see the hardcover copies of the book available again for a long time. They are simply not easy to find.

[cit74]

I would second Eric's statement. I might second Becca's too - but I'm not quite sure what she is getting at, although I think she is still dancing over her deal on the green mile. btw I now have an extra copy of the green mile available for sale - if anyone would like

[brionen]

I would second Eric's statement. I might second Becca's too - but I'm not quite sure what she is getting at, although I think she is still dancing over her deal on the green mile. btw I now have an extra copy of the green mile available for sale - if anyone would like

I appreciate everyone's input and advice. I had been leaning towards holding onto it, based on what is seen 1 hardcover listed for on abebooks, and for what paperbacks have gone for on eBay (I paid $260, so I'm on the lower end of the $200-$400 range).

I've checked these forums out fairly frequently over the past couple years, and finally got around to creating an account.

By the way, when I was checking prices, I found out Amazon will give you a $2.00 gift card if you trade in your paperback copy of Duran Duran.

[cit74]

I would second Eric's statement. I might second Becca's too - but I'm not quite sure what she is getting at, although I think she is still dancing over her deal on the green mile. btw I now have an extra copy of the green mile available for sale - if anyone would like

I appreciate everyone's input and advice. I had been leaning towards holding onto it, based on what is seen 1 hardcover listed for on abebooks, and for what paperbacks have gone for on eBay (I paid $260, so I'm on the lower end of the $200-$400 range).

I've checked these forums out fairly frequently over the past couple years, and finally got around to creating an account.

By the way, when I was checking prices, I found out Amazon will give you a $2.00 gift card if you trade in your paperback copy of Duran Duran.

well then, by all means - trade it into amazon…I wonder who then gets to decide the price on amazon and how much they would list it for???its not like you would be selling it as a third party on amazon - cause then you wouldn't get your $2…or maybe they were up late watching Better off Dead (one of my favorites)

[becca69]

I would second Eric's statement. I might second Becca's too - but I'm not quite sure what she is getting at, although I think she is still dancing over her deal on the green mile. btw I now have an extra copy of the green mile available for sale - if anyone would like

I think you might be right

(even if it's the wrong thread)

[becca69]

I would second Eric's statement. I might second Becca's too - but I'm not quite sure what she is getting at, although I think she is still dancing over her deal on the green mile. btw I now have an extra copy of the green mile available for sale - if anyone would like

I appreciate everyone's input and advice. I had been leaning towards holding onto it, based on what is seen 1 hardcover listed for on abebooks, and for what paperbacks have gone for on eBay (I paid $260, so I'm on the lower end of the $200-$400 range).

I've checked these forums out fairly frequently over the past couple years, and finally got around to creating an account.

By the way, when I was checking prices, I found out Amazon will give you a $2.00 gift card if you trade in your paperback copy of Duran Duran.

well then, by all means - trade it into amazon…I wonder who then gets to decide the price on amazon and how much they would list it for???its not like you would be selling it as a third party on amazon - cause then you wouldn't get your $2…or maybe they were up late watching Better off Dead (one of my favorites)

What a deal

BTW - I absolutely LOVE Better Off Dead! Everyone thinks I'm crazy but that movie is the funniest thing I've ever seen. I still haven't upgraded my VHS tape to DVD though :'(

[Patrick]

Hi brionen, welcome to TheDarkTower.org! I had offered $200 for what later became your copy, mainly because Chad got me all excited over Gaiman's first published book. The seller counteroffered $300. I never responded to the counteroffer.

I'm happy for you guys - I genuinely enjoy seeing my friends get what they want. For me personally, there is only so much I am willing to pay for a biography/photobook about Duran Duran.

[cit74]

Hi brionen, welcome to TheDarkTower.org! I had offered $200 for what later became your copy, mainly because Chad got me all excited over Gaiman's first published book. The seller counteroffered $300. I never responded to the counteroffer.

I'm happy for you guys - I genuinely enjoy seeing my friends get what they want. For me personally, there is only so much I am willing to pay for a biography/photobook about Duran Duran.

I think you're a closet Duran Duran fan - now sitting in your room playing your records and thinking how fun it would be to read the book at the same time.

[becca69]

Let's all put our Duran Duran albums on and dance to Rio!!

[Patrick]

I think you guys who own this rare edition, which will never be reprinted, should start a thread and rub it in everyone's faces.

Not at TDT, of course, but here: http://bbs.duranduranmusic.com

[becca69]

Are you a member Patrick?

Plus I think that Roland secretly listens to this on his iPod while strolling thru Midworld so this obviously belongs here!

[cit74]

If you look closely you can find the Duran Duran books: Here is the Gaiman bookshelf that is upstairs:













Some of the odds n ends are down here - some of the multi signed books with Gaimans sig, although there are other anthologies elsewhere - since I think they will group better:

[sharki69]

I'm speechless. This is beautiful collection. I have a lot to catch up...

[SirFolio16]

For all you Neil Gaiman fans... I have decided to part with a couple of my Gaiman books...

Ebay Item: 291185218328
Ebay Item: 291185224770

[Randall Flagg]

I have 1 copy left for sale. face price, plus tax and actual shipping.

[cit74]

I found this on ebay this morning - I swore that I would get off the bay for a month at least - and I am starting today (I swear) - but what else am I supposed to do on my days off? Unpack? uugghh.
Anyway - I have seen these sandman bookplates before - and messaged the guy selling them to see how many he had. He actually had 6 left - so I asked nicely and he agreed to sell all 6 for $26 - actually I never gave a price - he offered all 6 at $24 plus $2 shipping - and who was I to argue.

- so I can now add them to all of my first print Absolutes - including Death. The one set I knew I would never be able to get signed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261528063962...84.m1439.l2649

oh - and i loved the listing description - read it. Not sure if that is exactly kosher on ebay - but worked for me

[Booknutt]

I decided to let my Subterranean Coraline go if anyone's interested. I think I had a few inquiries here when I wanted to sell the set.

[becca69]

I found this on ebay this morning - I swore that I would get off the bay for a month at least - and I am starting today (I swear) - but what else am I supposed to do on my days off? Unpack? uugghh.
Anyway - I have seen these sandman bookplates before - and messaged the guy selling them to see how many he had. He actually had 6 left - so I asked nicely and he agreed to sell all 6 for $26 - actually I never gave a price - he offered all 6 at $24 plus $2 shipping - and who was I to argue.

- so I can now add them to all of my first print Absolutes - including Death. The one set I knew I would never be able to get signed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261528063962...84.m1439.l2649

oh - and i loved the listing description - read it. Not sure if that is exactly kosher on ebay - but worked for me

I LOLed!

[Patrick]

Becca, no, I am not a member. Your post about Roland's iPod cracked me up

Chad, nice bookcase! That eBay listing just for you was awesome. Congrats on the plates.

[Patrick]

For all you Neil Gaiman fans... I have decided to part with a couple of my Gaiman books...

Ebay Item: 291185218328
Ebay Item: 291185224770

Have you direct links?

[SirFolio16]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291185218328...84.m1586.l2649

I also have some other cool stuff up for auction.

[ELazansky]

A new arrival today: