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    Mike,
    The cost to replace a Gunslinger DJ for a mint one, is going to be approx $400 - $500 if you can find someone willing to sell you one. You might want to bear that in mind if the original seller cannot locate one for you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stroppygoblin View Post
    Mike,
    The cost to replace a Gunslinger DJ for a mint one, is going to be approx $400 - $500 if you can find someone willing to sell you one. You might want to bear that in mind if the original seller cannot locate one for you.
    FWIW, it might end up being even more expensive. I offered 400 dollars to a member here that mentioned in a post that they might be willing to sell a mint 'slinger jacket and they didn't even humor me with a response. If 400 is lowball, then 500 might not be enough nowadays. You might have a different experience trying to procure one, but I wanted to mention it just so that you have as much info as possible when you make the decision. I hope it all works out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by amd013 View Post
    So far I have only unwrapped two books, The gunslinger and The waste Lands. here are some pictures of the damage to the gunslinger. I don't really notice signifant damage to the book. There is some damage to the top of the DJ, but I understand they can be replaced. However, the slipcase is soiled and I presume faded (I don't know what the exact shade should be since I have never seen one before). Is it possible to replace the slipcase?

    Damage to DJ:
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    Damage to book, sorry these images are blurry, and then heavily compressed to upload, so hard to tell

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    from an angle:





    And the soiled slipcase. Can this be cleaned?

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    Thanks for comments, suggestions, opinions on effect an value, etc.

    Mike
    Mike, given a fine dust jacket for a rare book can be upwards of 50% or more of the total value, it would be expensive to replace. Also, the slipcase stains might also be tough to completely reverse. The bottom line is, as a collector, I probably won't pay $11k for the set given the damage to the key book.

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    Quote Originally Posted by firemonkey66 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by stroppygoblin View Post
    Mike,
    The cost to replace a Gunslinger DJ for a mint one, is going to be approx $400 - $500 if you can find someone willing to sell you one. You might want to bear that in mind if the original seller cannot locate one for you.
    FWIW, it might end up being even more expensive. I offered 400 dollars to a member here that mentioned in a post that they might be willing to sell a mint 'slinger jacket and they didn't even humor me with a response. If 400 is lowball, then 500 might not be enough nowadays. You might have a different experience trying to procure one, but I wanted to mention it just so that you have as much info as possible when you make the decision. I hope it all works out.

    At this point I am more concerned about the slipcase. Is it possible to replace it?

    Thanks,
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    Mike,
    The cost to replace a Gunslinger DJ for a mint one, is going to be approx $400 - $500 if you can find someone willing to sell you one. You might want to bear that in mind if the original seller cannot locate one for you.
    FWIW, it might end up being even more expensive. I offered 400 dollars to a member here that mentioned in a post that they might be willing to sell a mint 'slinger jacket and they didn't even humor me with a response. If 400 is lowball, then 500 might not be enough nowadays. You might have a different experience trying to procure one, but I wanted to mention it just so that you have as much info as possible when you make the decision. I hope it all works out.

    At this point I am more concerned about the slipcase. Is it possible to replace it?

    Thanks,
    Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by webstar1000 View Post
    I would return the set if it were me
    I would agree. There comes a tipping point when you're spending so much on a book(s), you might as well have the perfect copy for a bit more $ rather than save and settle for the flaws.

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    Good evening Mike.
    There are certainly dust jackets out there, as others have said it is whether anyone is willing to sell one. As regards the slip case, I do not believe I have heard of any spare cases.
    I agree with Kris, you will never be happy with the set as long as you know there are flaws with it. Similar to the one cracked tile in the bathroom, it's the only one you ever notice!
    Good luck whatever you decide to do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alec View Post
    Good evening Mike.
    There are certainly dust jackets out there, as others have said it is whether anyone is willing to sell one. As regards the slip case, I do not believe I have heard of any spare cases.
    I agree with Kris, you will never be happy with the set as long as you know there are flaws with it. Similar to the one cracked tile in the bathroom, it's the only one you ever notice!
    Good luck whatever you decide to do.
    Kindest regards
    Alec.
    The only person who likely would have a spare slipcase is Robert Weiner at Grant Books. Robert likely has DJ's for DTI.

    Obtaining a slipcase or DJ from Robert will be near impossible. What few (if any) spares that Robert has would likely be for someone with a longstanding relationship with Grant books.

    I know a few collectors that have DTI DJ's, but I've not heard of someone with a spare Fine condition DTI slipcase.

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    I have contacted Grant about a DT1 slipcase, response was no. The book I purchased from member here did not have a original slipcase, this was known before purchase.

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    Thanks to everyone on their advise. I returned the books today. Ebay says seller has 6 days after delivery to refund my money. Fingers crossed. He does seem like a stand up guy, so I am sure there will be no problems.

    I guess I got to own the set for a few weeks, although I never unwrapped the majority. (only unwrapped the gunslinger and the waste lands).

    Oh, well, I was way ahead of schedule on my collecting goals for this year anyway.

    Thanks,
    Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by amd013 View Post
    Thanks to everyone on their advise. I returned the books today. Ebay says seller has 6 days after delivery to refund my money. Fingers crossed. He does seem like a stand up guy, so I am sure there will be no problems.

    I guess I got to own the set for a few weeks, although I never unwrapped the majority. (only unwrapped the gunslinger and the waste lands).

    Oh, well, I was way ahead of schedule on my collecting goals for this year anyway.

    Thanks,
    Mike
    For what it's worth, I think you did the right thing. The seller should have disclosed the problems with the Gunslinger. It's frustrating and disappointing to win an auction for something like that and then find out almost immediately that there are problems.
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    - Fine Viking Eyes of the Dragon proof

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    Quote Originally Posted by firemonkey66 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by amd013 View Post
    Thanks to everyone on their advise. I returned the books today. Ebay says seller has 6 days after delivery to refund my money. Fingers crossed. He does seem like a stand up guy, so I am sure there will be no problems.

    I guess I got to own the set for a few weeks, although I never unwrapped the majority. (only unwrapped the gunslinger and the waste lands).

    Oh, well, I was way ahead of schedule on my collecting goals for this year anyway.

    Thanks,
    Mike
    For what it's worth, I think you did the right thing. The seller should have disclosed the problems with the Gunslinger. It's frustrating and disappointing to win an auction for something like that and then find out almost immediately that there are problems.
    I agree. I could not have that in my collection...
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    Agreed....I have looked for DT I slipcases for 20 years...not a SINGLE ONE ever....DJs, yes, but extremely pricey today.

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    Quote Originally Posted by webstar1000 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by firemonkey66 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by amd013 View Post
    Thanks to everyone on their advise. I returned the books today. Ebay says seller has 6 days after delivery to refund my money. Fingers crossed. He does seem like a stand up guy, so I am sure there will be no problems.

    I guess I got to own the set for a few weeks, although I never unwrapped the majority. (only unwrapped the gunslinger and the waste lands).

    Oh, well, I was way ahead of schedule on my collecting goals for this year anyway.

    Thanks,
    Mike
    For what it's worth, I think you did the right thing. The seller should have disclosed the problems with the Gunslinger. It's frustrating and disappointing to win an auction for something like that and then find out almost immediately that there are problems.
    I agree. I could not have that in my collection...
    And it's relisted, with amended description...

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    Just found out today that Kim at Camelot has #344 of LSOE and TWTTK to match the previous books (3-7) that I have on layaway from her. So now the search begins for Gunslinger and Drawing of the Three #344 - in case anyone ever runs across those
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    Anyone have any PC copies? Would love to make a trade! See my current inventory in the link below! Thanks!

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    Updating that with my recent Song of Susannah arrival, I now have #51 for all DT books except Wizard and Glass.

    Despite ignoring 2 previous inquiries on my behalf, the shop i bought most of them from beginning of last year is going to try one more time to get a response via my hopefully perceived super generous offer. Crossing my fingers.
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    I'm the proud owner of a complete set of #428 (I - VII, + LSOE + WTTK)

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    For those actively looking for PC copies and copies #500 and below, I've started a Google doc that anyone can update.

    ***NOTE - - - > If you have a copy for sale, please add it to the list. Additional information (e.g. TDT user name) can be added in the NOTES section***

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    Quote Originally Posted by OneFathom View Post
    For those actively looking for PC copies and copies #500 and below, I've started a Google doc that anyone can update.

    ***NOTE - - - > If you have a copy for sale, please add it to the list. Additional information (e.g. TDT user name) can be added in the NOTES section***
    Nice work Colin, this is useful.

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    Quote Originally Posted by peripheral View Post
    I'm the proud owner of a complete set of #428 (I - VII, + LSOE + WTTK)
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    I have an incomplete set - #344 - I have DT3-VII, + LSOE + WTTK
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    Drawing of The Three s/l #344


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