Stephen King Collecting Questions

[Dan]

Question for you guys... if you do not use Ebay (I do to buy not sell as in Canada Ebay will not allow your ads to be seen in the US.. which is silly as we can see the ads from there...) or Our local Classfieds (Kijiji is like a flea market to say the least), and here.... where do you go to move your books? I have a few gift editions I want to sell or trade for a signed one as I cannot afford to collect them both and well to be frank.. I am running out of room on the shelf~ LOL

Have you looked at AbeBooks? I believe anyone can setup an account.

Thanks Dan I looked and I guess you can upload what you have (if you only have a few which I do) and they will make you an offer... kind of neat if you want to turn them into something else. I mean they may offer nothing for the books... I will let everyone know when I upload the ISBN's tomorrow. Thanks

I'm not sure about that aspect, but I was referring to becoming a seller. Then list your books like all the other listings.

[Scoogs]

Same with me. I never record by purchases. I do have a box of receipts from Grant, CD, etc. In a weird way, I really did not want to know how much was being spent.

Think of it as backup information for your family.
If something were to happen to you, would they know enough about what you have in your collection to sell them at the best price?

[Merlin1958]

Same with me. I never record by purchases. I do have a box of receipts from Grant, CD, etc. In a weird way, I really did not want to know how much was being spent.

Think of it as backup information for your family.
If something were to happen to you, would they know enough about what you have in your collection to sell them at the best price?

I try to keep my kids up to date, but I have Dick and Jerome as fall backs.

[Ben Eads]

I just started a list of my own.

Not that I'm afraid I'm going to die tomorrow, but for the benefit of my family. Not that my collection is that great--especially compared to the members of this site!

[Merlin1958]

In retrospect, while not nearly as impressive as some others here (and no where near as knowledgeable) I am very pleased that in addition to my complete US/UK 1/1 collection I have been fortunate enough to add a very respectable amount of both S/L's and Flat signed books. You gotta cozy up to the battles you have won, rather than focus on the overall "war". LOL IMHO

Everyone is ultimately a "winner" here and our "legacies" shall move on!!!!!

[Dan]

I keep my list hidden from the wife or my demise might come earlier than expected.

[Merlin1958]

I keep my list hidden from the wife or my demise might come earlier than expected.

LOL I hear that!! LOL

[Ben Eads]

I keep my list hidden from the wife or my demise might come earlier than expected.

ROFLMAO!

[RC65]

Same with me. I never record by purchases. I do have a box of receipts from Grant, CD, etc. In a weird way, I really did not want to know how much was being spent.

Think of it as backup information for your family.
If something were to happen to you, would they know enough about what you have in your collection to sell them at the best price?

That's one of the two reasons I keep a database. My other reason is -- since I've posted it on-line -- I can consult it at a bookstore if by chance I can't recall if I already have a particular book or not.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Same with me. I never record by purchases. I do have a box of receipts from Grant, CD, etc. In a weird way, I really did not want to know how much was being spent.

Think of it as backup information for your family.
If something were to happen to you, would they know enough about what you have in your collection to sell them at the best price?

That's one of the two reasons I keep a database. My other reason is -- since I've posted it on-line -- I can consult it at a bookstore if by chance I can't recall if I already have a particular book or not.

I actually got an insurance discount through homeowners by giving them a database copy of everything in Room 217. I give an update to my rep every 3-6 months depending on activity. Of course, with everything released this year, I think I had to update it daily...haha

Mulleins

[webstar1000]

I wish my collection was so big that I had to do what you guys are doing... It is large but I know what it there. Couldn't imagine having so many I would have to see if I have the book! haha I do agree that you should also let someone close to you (wife, sibling, children) know what you have in books cause should something happen to you and no one knows... they could just give it away or worse junk them... guarantee that has happened once or twice over time... kris

[WeDealInLead]

I guarantee our spouses and other halves would know what to do with our collections even without specific instructions. As for the sizes of collections, you'll get there. Take it easy, and focus on one or two goals: first editions, gift editions, S/Ls, signed trades, anthologies, first appearances etc. Read and research things on your own. Start with the catalogue and all the resources on this board.

I'd start with first editions. Those should be the cornerstone of any decent collection.

[Roseannebarr]

i made the mistake of collecting 1st editions. after that was complete, i am now working on flat signed 1st editions. 60% of my flat signed books were signed in person. The other 40% i traded or purchased. now i almost have two compete collections. 1sts and 1sts flat signed. Then i found some cheap proofs, and then good deals on S/L books. and then Randall Flagg keeps telling me to buy stuff on the SK ebay page, so i have quite the room full of stuff!!! I am trying to stay focused on my flat signed collection, then DAvid at Betts keeps posting items tooo!!!!

[Jimimck]

My back up plan if I die tomorrow is I have instructions for Greta to log on here, let you all know, and I'm hoping she will then get some advice on what to do with my books.

So in other words even after I'm gone I plan to use all your knowledge to help me out :-)

[RIC #520]

I was thinking to leave "the king collection" to charity... Not sure how that would work...

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I was thinking to leave "the king collection" to charity... Not sure how that would work...

Leave it to thedarktower.org and we can sell it on your behalf by giving the outcome to The Haven Foundation.

Mulleins

[webstar1000]

I was thinking to leave "the king collection" to charity... Not sure how that would work...

Leave it to thedarktower.net and we can sell it on your behalf by giving the outcome to The Haven Foundation.

Mulleins

Great idea Ralph.

[Randall Flagg]

I was thinking to leave "the king collection" to charity... Not sure how that would work...

Leave it to thedarktower.net and we can sell it on your behalf by giving the outcome to The Haven Foundation.

Mulleins

I was thinking to leave "the king collection" to charity... Not sure how that would work...

Leave it to thedarktower.net and we can sell it on your behalf by giving the outcome to The Haven Foundation.

Mulleins

Great idea Ralph.

It would be better if you left it to thedarktower.org

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Listing corrected. Sorry about that.

[Merlin1958]

I was thinking to leave "the king collection" to charity... Not sure how that would work...

Leave it to thedarktower.net and we can sell it on your behalf by giving the outcome to The Haven Foundation.

Mulleins

Great idea Ralph.

I'll second that notion!!!

[Ivo]

What would a 1st/1st dust jackets in VG condition for a Gunslinger from Grant, and a 1st/1st Carrie same condition go for?

[webstar1000]

I also have a question for all the good folks here... What would be a really good deal for a Buick 8 S/L? My buddy says he has a line on one for next to nothing but I haven't heard the price yet so I want some "ammo" so to speak. Thanks!

[AKC]

I also have a question for all the good folks here... What would be a really good deal for a Buick 8 S/L? My buddy says he has a line on one for next to nothing but I haven't heard the price yet so I want some "ammo" so to speak. Thanks!

Anything under $400 is a good deal....

[Dan]

I also have a question for all the good folks here... What would be a really good deal for a Buick 8 S/L? My buddy says he has a line on one for next to nothing but I haven't heard the price yet so I want some "ammo" so to speak. Thanks!

Next to nothing sounds like a great price. Short of that, I don't know.

[bdwyer19]

I also have a question for all the good folks here... What would be a really good deal for a Buick 8 S/L? My buddy says he has a line on one for next to nothing but I haven't heard the price yet so I want some "ammo" so to speak. Thanks!

I got mine a couple years ago for $275.