No No No.....don't hang head in shame. Hold head high. It's a collection.Originally Posted by ICry4Oy
Until I could find copies of his first five, I had a mix of book club and later prints just to fill the space as I continued to look for 1st. I was always happy to show my collection to anyone that was remotely interested.
I think your collection is very cool.
Mulleins
Of course it is a "collection", lol. Collect what you want, and what you can afford. Make a goal. Some people have goals with direction such as "I will collect one of each of Stephen King's United States First Editions" ... and other people have other goals ... It depends on what is important to you.
Tip: Don't try to compete with the people that have been collecting for years and years and years with a seemingly infinite amount of moolah in the bank. The people that were around when the rare things were first introduced got first dibs, and they ain't givin' 'em up! Make a goal.
I agree. Until the last two years my collection was mostly book clubs and I didn't even know it. Still, i was very proud, I had every Stephen King book in hardcover! It was not until recently that I began seeking out first editions, and I still don't have any Doubleday firsts besides Pet Sematary.
So don't be shamed. Be proud for what you have!! I know I am.
Since I found out about gift editions, S/L's, lettereds, proofs and everything else, I've struggled to stick to a consistant goal re my collecting. Like Tim & Shannon say, you've really got to go with what is important to you. It is hard though when you see these amazing collections, and all the fantastic items you just wish you had.
I originally said to myself I want US 1st's, then I thought Gift editions would be cool, then I bought my first (and so far only) S/L, then I picked up a proof. I'm thinking I need to concentrate on my original goal, but I know I'll always be keeping an eye out for something special within my budget...
Hahaha, that is so exactly what happened to me, except I got my first proof before my one and only S/L.
lol me too. For me it was a US First, then an S/L, then a remarque, then a foreign book, then a proof, then an audiobook, soon it's original art. The train never stops, and pretty soon you turn into a Shannon and you must have one of everything.
Hey, I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask ... But I have two PayPal questions ...
Let's see ... firstly ... someone sent me money, not an auction or anything like that, just a "send money" thing. Well, he sent it, I got an email saying I got it ... And when I check my PayPal it says I got it ... but it doesn't show up in my bank account. This has been a few weeks. Am I missing a step here or something? I mailed out the item but maybe he has to click some kind of "I got the package" button before I actually get the money?
And secondly, kind of the same question but from another angle. I have found someone with which I would like to do business with. I didn't find them through Ebay, or this site, or anything official. I can't check feedback or have anyone vouch for their reputation. Is there any way to securely make a transaction with this person? I'd rather not get screwed. I haven't been using PayPal long, which is why I figured I would ask here. Thank you in advance.
Shannon
1) You usually have to initiate a disbursement from you PayPal account to your bank. Use the "withdraw" tab under the "Your Account" main page for this.
2) Hook a standard credit card to your PayPal account and use this funding option to make an unknown risk purchase. Credit card companies offer the best customer protection guarantee. If there is any problem, contact them right away and you will be taken care of.
Hi, does anyone else have a copy of this...I was wondering how the quality of this compares with other copies here. I can't seem to locate any information about this deluxe edition on the web. Thanks for your help.I just picked up a copy of "The Stephen King Story by George Beahm Deluxe Signed Edition" for $80.00 (original eBay asking price was $150.00)...do you think I paid too much for this item?
Link
Thanks for your comments
WANTED: FIRST EDITIONS
1. Carrie
2. Dark Tower The Gunslinger
3. Salem's Lot
4. The Shining
If you have any extra copies and would like to sell please PM me. Thanks
Looks good....I've got a couple of the Beahm books and I think they're pretty well done.
Not much info on them, though...I'm not sure they ever had trade printings of any legitimate size.
I would love to have a SK signed S/L in my collection but they all are some damn expensive. Does anyone out there know which one's are usually more affordable these days? I've seen Jack Ketchums Girl Next Door S/L for $100-$250 and Whispers (I think) for around $200-$280. Should I be keeping an eye out for any other titles?
What about a S/L A Life In The Cinema?. I'm pretty sure you can get one for about $100. One of the least expensive King S/L, IMO.
Borderlands 5 and Quietly Now S/L are about $150-$200. Postscript 10 and the UK Bag Of Bones S/L are about the same price.
Ben,
I had someone on ebay offer me a UK UTD S/L for 125 pounds incl shipping. I thought that was pretty good value. I'm probably gonna say no as I think I need to focus on 1sts for a while and avoid impulse purchases. Happy to send you details if you want?
**EDIT** I feel like a dick, but hopefully you weren't keen on this anyway. I ended up having the funds available for another impulse purchase, so decided to pick this up for myself
Forgive me?????
+ The Ideal Genuine Man sig lim ... also arround 100-150 $What about a S/L A Life In The Cinema?. I'm pretty sure you can get one for about $100. One of the least expensive King S/L, IMO.
Borderlands 5 and Quietly Now S/L are about $150-$200. Postscript 10 and the UK Bag Of Bones S/L are about the same price.
My Stephen King collection
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...on-Stockerlone
Non-King collection
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...rlone-Non-King
I sent you a PM!
I would save your money for one of the big limiteds...not an antholgy or book where he just wrote an introduction.
Desperation and Insomnia are usually pretty reasonable...they're true SK books and have high production values.
Yeah. I'd never buy a S/L he didn't write or at least contributed a story to. I really like anthologies, especially if they're signed by other heavy hitters. More bang for the buck.
Thanks for all the answers folks! .....I'll have more stupid questions I am sure.......
Wow. Thanks for all the great feedback. I'm not sure what direction I will take. Maybe I should fight the urge and save up some money for one I really want instead of just going for any old S/L.
P.S. Jimimck-Forgiving....plus UTD is one of my least favorite SK stories.
Anyone else interested in a UK S/L UNDER THE DOME for a good price?
*edit* SALE PENDING
My next dumb question.....If I buy a less expensive King "first edition" at say, Target, is it any less a "first edition" than one for sale at say, Cemetery Dance? I've done this...
A first edition is a first edition is a first edition (is my opinion).
I agree.
John
If you found a fine 1st edition copy of Carrie at a yard sale and paid $15 for it, are you thinking the value would be lower because you paid less?
Or am I misunderstanding the question?
I don't know about Target, but bookstores will sell overstock as "Remaindered" in the bargain bin. It may still be a first edition, but will have a remainder mark, so check for that if that concerns you.
And check the printing run. Most collectors say "First edition" meaning "first edition, first printing" but some sellers try to hide the weenie on that. FOR SALE: FIRST EDITION (fifth printing).
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