The collectors site would be a good place to find this info. www.skcollector.com.Originally Posted by namelessnpoor
The collectors site would be a good place to find this info. www.skcollector.com.
Good Idea ! i a on there all the time and why it didn't cross my mind i have no idea ! thanksThe collectors site would be a good place to find this info. www.skcollector.com.
I'd like to see someone who is knowledgeable set up a list for UK first editions. I don't think any exists now, though I could be mistaken.
John
On The Collectors website there is list for identifying UK firsts and also one for US firsts i believe
At the risk of stating the obvious, we have the King's Collectible Catalog right here in Calvin's Corner that includes information on, and photos of, all of these volumes.Good Idea ! i a on there all the time and why it didn't cross my mind i have no idea ! thanksThe collectors site would be a good place to find this info. www.skcollector.com.
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Thanks Patrick. I worked long and hard on that Catalog. Hopefully it will be of great use to members.At the risk of stating the obvious, we have the King's Collectible Catalog right here in Calvin's Corner that includes information on, and photos of, all of these volumes.Good Idea ! i a on there all the time and why it didn't cross my mind i have no idea ! thanksThe collectors site would be a good place to find this info. www.skcollector.com.
I have been using the catalog, but there is no list for the gift editions that i could find. i foud a thread title gift editions but it was blank.
As for the the list to identify true first editons, a list that states all the oints to look for, such as gutter codes etc... We don't seem to have one for UK firsts. someone was enquiring about a list like that, i noticed todat that there is such a list on the Collectors webpage. It title Identifying Uk first editions.
Jeromes catalog is great, it was quite helpful to me today in determinig what i need to look for, so thank you Jerome.
They used to be separated, but the Wiki software we used was causing problems with the site. We are currently working on a fix. Right now it is a bit cumbersome.
I am working on a temporary solution.
EDIT:
I added a comment to the Gift and Artist Editions
thread. It lists Gift, Artist and Collector's editions.
It should be under the discussion tab.
Here's the updated (through Just After Sunset) link for identifying UK firsts from The Collector:I'd like to see someone who is knowledgeable set up a list for UK first editions. I don't think any exists now, though I could be mistaken.
John
On The Collectors website there is list for identifying UK firsts and also one for US firsts i believe
http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/...yingUK1st.html
John
That's the list I gave Thomas.
If you send me the updated Word doc, I will load it up to Google documents.That's the list I gave Thomas.
Very good of you, Mr. R.T.!
Link to: Identifying 1st UK Editions
Thanks, Mr. R.T. Invaluable information!
John
Astonishing work Mr. Rabbit Trick, thanks a lot!!
Thanks so much.
OK, collectors, I need your help once again on pricing. I have been approached by a collector who wants to consign three rare items through me. I'd like your input on what a "fair" current market price would be.
Complete Same-number DT S/L set + matching LSOE (#245) - The last two sets I saw traded at just shy of $10k. Still, would like input from you.
Salem's Lot Lettered edition - Black Roman Numeral XIII (Black 13!) - These trade so rarely, like the Asbestos Firestarter. The last one I remember traded at $7000 I think, but that was 4 years ago at least. Pricing thoughts?
Lettered Regulators (TT) - My thoughts are around $3500, but want input from all of you.
Many thanks for the help!
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My question to you, David, is did the last two sets you saw traded consist of the same (matching set + matching # LSOE). From your description I would say they did. If the other two were the same, I would say your target price is most likely going to be around $10-$12K, maybe a little more, but certainly not over $15K at the absolute most. I lean toward the low end, but that has more to do with the economic issues many of us are facing than anything else.
I was going to say I had no opinion about the others, but I actually do.
The Regulators Limited has generally been just above The Stand in price (though with the Regulators Lettered being much more rare, I can't say why) and I really think it has often been under priced. It is a truly beautiful book and right up there with the Asbestos Firestarter as an art piece, not to mention it is signed by Bachman and not King. BUT, there are twice as many of the Regulators as there are Firestarter, and it is 16 years younger. Therefore, the price is certainly going to be lower, but should it really be that much lower? A Lettered Firestarter is going to bring around $15,000, and I see no reason why the Lettered Regulators shouldn't bring $5000 if your willing to sit on it for a little while. At $3500, I would think it would sell rather quickly, but I can't say anything for certain the way things are now. For myself, I would price it at $5000, but would take an offer of $4000 in a heartbeat.
The Salem's Lot though... that's a stumper. Here is what Tomas lists on his site about this particular book.With only fifteen copies of those available, and with the sale of this book such a rarity, I think you should go with at least $7K for it. Maybe even $8K if it's in pristine condition. The rarity of this item, in my opinion, throws out any effect the poor economy has had to the collecting world.25 deluxe copies ... Fifteen of these massive books (numbered I - XV in black ink) were available for sale, the others were numbered I - X in red ink.
Those are my thoughts looking at it from a sellers point of view. As a buyer, I think I am completely out of touch with reality and ALL of those should be discounted deeply due to the economic issues we all have faced. The DT set should be around $5000, the Salem's Lot about $2K, and the Regulators you'll never be able to sell for more than $800. It'll hurt some,but I think I can help you with that book and take it off your hands for that. In fact, I'll be nice and give you $850 for it even though I'd be overpaying.
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hummm... David - if you are asking the buying price that you should pay HIM my thoughts are similar to yours.
$10k for the DT set
$6-7k for Salems'
$2.5k for Regulators
(I base this on current economic standards, of course)
The thing is that I am guessing you are doing this to re-sell right? So you need to make a profit somewhere. If the seller wants to sell these three items together, there has to be a deal in it for you somewhere.
I'd say call it an even $15k for the whole lot and then mark up as you see fit.
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The prices on Thomas's site are mostly correct. A lot of research goes into this. Here's Thomas' estimates:
'Salem's Lot Lettered $6500 to $7500
Regulators Lettered $3750 to $5000
You would be lucky to get more than $10,000 for the DT set. There has been one on sale at Betts for a couple of years with no takers at $15,000.
Sales on ebay will be a lot lower. That's why I buy 90% of my books from there.
Getting a buyer might be a harder prospect. There are dozens of sellers, but very few high end buyers.
Just to get this straight: 'consignment' means that David will act as an intermediate between the seller and the potential buyers, and earn a percentual fee if the books sell? That's what I've always understood it to be anyway but please correct me if I'm wrong
That sounds about right.Just to get this straight: 'consignment' means that David will act as an intermediate between the seller and the potential buyers, and earn a percentual fee if the books sell? That's what I've always understood it to be anyway but please correct me if I'm wrong
David will list the books on his site ( www.bettsbooks.com ) and then collect a fee when they sell.
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