Dark Tower Same-Number Sets: Who owns them?

[Randall Flagg]

I think a "Complete set" would be DTI-DTVII (obviously) #1-#500. That was and always will be the set. A bonus would be LSOE <501, and a TWTTK <501 (matching is the best). Also, purely hypothetical, but if King does a re-write or a DT 1.5, 2.5 etc. Having a#500 or less will be important, but not crucial.
Bottom line is that DTI-DTVII <=#500 are the set. Other books and matching numbers are a bonus-but only really valuable if the next Grant book is cut to a 600 limitation-thus the Garnt TWTTK <#601 will be in demand.

[Cook]

The series finished in 2004 with The Dark Tower. Anyone who has read the books would know that. There could be a thousand stories released after DTVII, but none of them matter.

I have to disagree with you Mr. Rabbit, no disrespect.
It's still part of the story, still the same author, not that it matters but TWTTK is also the same publisher.

[Cook]

I think a "Complete set" would be DTI-DTVII (obviously) #1-#500. That was and always will be the set. A bonus would be LSOE <501, and a TWTTK <501 (matching is the best). Also, purely hypothetical, but if King does a re-write or a DT 1.5, 2.5 etc. Having a#500 or less will be important, but not crucial.
Bottom line is that DTI-DTVII <=#500 are the set. Other books and matching numbers are a bonus-but only really valuable if the next Grant book is cut to a 600, or "dreaded be" a 300 limitation.

I completly disagree, Dark tower TWTTK is part of the story, still the same author, not that it matters but TWTTK is also the same publisher.

[RIC #520]

I think a "Complete set" would be DTI-DTVII (obviously) #1-#500. That was and always will be the set. A bonus would be LSOE <501, and a TWTTK <501 (matching is the best). Also, purely hypothetical, but if King does a re-write or a DT 1.5, 2.5 etc. Having a#500 or less will be important, but not crucial.
Bottom line is that DTI-DTVII <=#500 are the set. Other books and matching numbers are a bonus-but only really valuable if the next Grant book is cut to a 600, or "dreaded be" a 300 limitation.

I completly disagree, Dark tower TWTTK is part of the story, still the same author, not that it matters but TWTTK is also the same publisher.

Before this disagreement gets completely out of hand, I think we should established new descriptions as follows:
Complete Set: DTI – DTVII
Complete Expanded Set: DTI – DTVII, LSOE, TWTTK
That should work for everyone

[tippy4]

And just to be difficult..I disagree with THAT idea.

Actually not just to be difficult...I really do disagree with that idea.

[Randall Flagg]

I think a "Complete set" would be DTI-DTVII (obviously) #1-#500. That was and always will be the set. A bonus would be LSOE <501, and a TWTTK <501 (matching is the best). Also, purely hypothetical, but if King does a re-write or a DT 1.5, 2.5 etc. Having a#500 or less will be important, but not crucial.
Bottom line is that DTI-DTVII <=#500 are the set. Other books and matching numbers are a bonus-but only really valuable if the next Grant book is cut to a 600, or "dreaded be" a 300 limitation.

I completly disagree, Dark tower TWTTK is part of the story, still the same author, not that it matters but TWTTK is also the same publisher.

If one owns DTI-DTVII <#501, the bonus of LSOE and TWTK could add value, but the real and ONLY money is in a S/L DTI. The rest can be bought and sold (any particular one individually), at less than $1K each-far less.
The only people who IMO debate this are those who have any DT book >#500. I would bet that 90% of the people who have a complete set of DT-DTVII also have the matching # LSOE, and TWTTK.

[Cook]

I think a "Complete set" would be DTI-DTVII (obviously) #1-#500. That was and always will be the set. A bonus would be LSOE <501, and a TWTTK <501 (matching is the best). Also, purely hypothetical, but if King does a re-write or a DT 1.5, 2.5 etc. Having a#500 or less will be important, but not crucial.
Bottom line is that DTI-DTVII <=#500 are the set. Other books and matching numbers are a bonus-but only really valuable if the next Grant book is cut to a 600, or "dreaded be" a 300 limitation.

I completly disagree, Dark tower TWTTK is part of the story, still the same author, not that it matters but TWTTK is also the same publisher.

Before this disagreement gets completely out of hand, I think we should established new descriptions as follows:
Complete Set: DTI – DTVII
Complete Expanded Set: DTI – DTVII, LSOE, TWTTK
That should work for everyone

Well I'm glad you settled that... Should I go to my room now ?

[RIC #520]

I think a "Complete set" would be DTI-DTVII (obviously) #1-#500. That was and always will be the set. A bonus would be LSOE <501, and a TWTTK <501 (matching is the best). Also, purely hypothetical, but if King does a re-write or a DT 1.5, 2.5 etc. Having a#500 or less will be important, but not crucial.
Bottom line is that DTI-DTVII <=#500 are the set. Other books and matching numbers are a bonus-but only really valuable if the next Grant book is cut to a 600 limitation-thus the Garnt TWTTK <#601 will be in demand.

Randell.. don't confuse a "Complete set" with a "Complete matching set"... In my opinion, you described the "Complete matching set" above

[Cook]

And just to be difficult..I disagree with THAT idea.

Actually not just to be difficult...I really do disagree with that idea.

Mine or who, thread is not in order........ This is actually a fun debate.

[Randall Flagg]

I think a "Complete set" would be DTI-DTVII (obviously) #1-#500. That was and always will be the set. A bonus would be LSOE <501, and a TWTTK <501 (matching is the best). Also, purely hypothetical, but if King does a re-write or a DT 1.5, 2.5 etc. Having a#500 or less will be important, but not crucial.
Bottom line is that DTI-DTVII <=#500 are the set. Other books and matching numbers are a bonus-but only really valuable if the next Grant book is cut to a 600 limitation-thus the Garnt TWTTK <#601 will be in demand.

Randell.. don't confuse a "Complete set" with a "Complete matching set"... In my opinion, you described the "Complete matching set" above

Good point. I meant a matching # DtI-DTVII, but I suppose a disparate set could be mismatched numbers, and worth less than a matching # set, but I stand by my opinion that the S/L DTI is where the cost/value/buying price/selling price is by far the most expensive.

[Patrick]

I lean toward tippy's opinion that TWTTKH is a necessary piece of a matched set, while LSOE is bonus.


Also, I would think RF is probably correct that the vast majority the people who have a complete set of DT-DTVII also have the matching # LSOE, and TWTTK.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

So what about the Viking "Gunslinger"? This book is written by King. It is a complete re-write of the 1st book. Surely if you include LSOE you should include the 1st printing before the reprint.

EDIT: Just realised the Viking is not a S/L, so my thoughts are in the wrong thread.

[tippy4]

I think a poll is in order!

[Brice]

So start one, Rick.

[Randall Flagg]

I think a poll is in order!

Think carefully on the questions, and whether or not a person can select more than one answer.

[Brice]

Maybe a poll is in order to determine what the poll options should be?

[Randall Flagg]

Maybe a poll is in order to determine what the poll options should be?

Ok. You get a neg rep for that one

[Brice]

Do you think maybe there should be a poll to determine if I deserve neg rep?

*sees his luck*

*pushes*

[RIC #520]

Here it is.. 5 levels from 1 to 6 with 1 the best…you could argue that set 3 could be more expense that set two..
1. Complete Matching Expanded Set: DTI – DTVII, LSOE, TWTTK
2. Complete Matching Set: DTI – DTVII
3. Complete Expanded Set: DTI – DTVII, LSOE, TWTTK (all 9 books, numbers no concern)
4. Complete Set DTI – DTVII (7 books, numbers no concern)
5. Original Matching Set: DT1-DTIV
6. Incomplete Set (usually missing DT1)

[tippy4]

I have no idea how to start a poll, but the question is:

What is required to make a complete, same number S/L set of The Dark Tower?

1. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7
2. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, TWTTK
3. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, TWTTK, LSOE

I am NOT including the following combination on purpose:

4. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, LSOE

[RIC #520]

I have no idea how to start a poll, but the question is:

What is required to make a complete, same number S/L set of The Dark Tower?

1. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7
2. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, TWTTK
3. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, TWTTK, LSOE

I am NOT including the following combination on purpose:

4. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, LSOE

Not a good question.. let say you pick one of the three or four you listed... What would you call the other three? incomplete, same number S/L set of The Dark Tower?

[jhanic]

I'd call them (numbers 1 and 2) incomplete. (And I don't have a complete set myself, let alone a set with the same number.)

John

[AKC]

Would a "super complete" set include the matching #'d UK W&G and UK TWTTK?

[Patrick]

I have no idea how to start a poll, but the question is:

What is required to make a complete, same number S/L set of The Dark Tower?

1. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7
2. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, TWTTK
3. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, TWTTK, LSOE

I am NOT including the following combination on purpose:

4. DTI, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, LSOE

I consider:

#1 a "Classic Complete Set" (for the obvious reasons).

#2 a "Curmudgeon's Complete Set" ("Bah, humbug, LSOE is just a bunch of reprints.")

#3 a Full, Complete Set.

and finally, I consider:

#4 a "WTF?! Complete Set" (How the f*** do you end up with a matching set including LSOE, and not buy TWTTKH?)

[needfulthings]

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