Stephen King Collecting Questions

**stroppygoblin** · 04-17-2014 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by Aronstg

I am curious. What are the most affordable S/L Stephen King books out there? I know that I have seen Borderlands for reasonable prices. Are there other S/L that won't break the bank? I actually like the idea of multiple sigs on some of the anthologies.

The most affordable mainstream S\L Novel is I believe 'Desperation' for whatever reason it frequently comes up at what I would consider to be high GE prices. I am constantly tempted by this one, but know it's the start of a very expensive slippery slope (as soon as I get one, I will HAVE to own them all).

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**herbertwest** · 04-17-2014 12:43 AM

I NEVER paid attention to the fact that the title is actually 'Salem's Lot and not Salem's Lot.
Always learning stuff in here!

**WeDealInLead** · 04-17-2014 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by stroppygoblin

Originally Posted by Aronstg

I am curious. What are the most affordable S/L Stephen King books out there? I know that I have seen Borderlands for reasonable prices. Are there other S/L that won't break the bank? I actually like the idea of multiple sigs on some of the anthologies.

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Most anthologies are cheaper than signed editions of novels. The trick to finding a deal on one is not typing "Stephen King" when you're searching, but looking for a specific title. That's worked out for me in the past. I got a mint copy of Quietly Now for $99 a few weeks ago.

Cheapest S/Ls of novels would be Black House, Desperation, Under the Dome (not your best choice for your first S/L), The Colorado Kid, The Dark Man, Joyland, maybe 11/22/63.

If you're looking for an anthology S/L, the world is your oyster or something because there're are a lot to be had cheaper than the cheapest novel S/L.

**divemaster** · 04-17-2014 04:15 AM

Originally Posted by Aronstg

I am curious. What are the most affordable S/L Stephen King books out there? I know that I have seen Borderlands for reasonable prices. Are there other S/L that won't break the bank? I actually like the idea of multiple sigs on some of the anthologies.

Some other anthologies fall into this category: Quietly Now; Night Visions 5; Book of the Dead; Whispers; Gauntlet 2. All have multiple sigs and can be had for $200 or less. You can also get He Is Legend for less than $300. Go up to $300 and you can add even more anthologies, such as Prime Evil. I picked up a copy of Transgressions for $285, although I might have gotten a bit lucky there.

There are also S/L editions where King wrote some sort of introduction. Many of these can be had for between $150 - $250. A Life in the Cinema; The Killer Inside Me, The Sins of the Fathers; The Girl Next Door; The House Next Door. Going up to the $300 - $350 range opens up quite a few more options.

**Aronstg** · 04-17-2014 08:39 AM

How impossible is it to get a Stephen King signature? I mean outside the S/L editions. I am guessing that if you don't live in New England or Florida that it probably won't happen. How often does King have a signing?

**Kingfan24** · 04-17-2014 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by Aronstg

How impossible is it to get a Stephen King signature? I mean outside the S/L editions. I am guessing that if you don't live in New England or Florida that it probably won't happen. How often does King have a signing?

It's tough to get it in person. Signings are pretty random and infrequent except for large events

**Aronstg** · 04-17-2014 09:24 AM

Thanks much! I wasn't sure. I saw someone had went to a Sarasota signing so I didn't know. I'll just stick to S/L copies though it would be great to get a sig on the CD gift editions when they come out.

**Robert Fulman** · 04-17-2014 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Jimimck

What's the best way to get in contact with grant books? I need to register that I am the new owner of 464 WTTKH

God knows. I'm still waiting on a reply to a query I had about buying something off their site over 12 months ago. I think the best way to contact them is to camp outside the office door, tackle any worker you can find when they show up for work, and make them listen and respond to your query. Otherwise you may could have just as much luck sending out blind carrier pigeons...

Just from my experience of course.

Oh, I hope my poor attempt at homor is observed and I don't get scolded for bashing publishers online.

I placed an order through the website a couple of days ago, and also asked about the availability of another book. Robert replied today that my order was in the mail, and that he would look for the book I asked about. I know others have had different experiences, but I've never had any trouble with Robert. I had some strange experience with Grant in the past, but none since Robert took over the day-to-day business (i.e., fulfilling orders, responding the emails) for himself.

**ICry4Oy** · 04-17-2014 10:02 AM