Stephen King Collecting Questions

**CRinVA** · 11-17-2008 06:58 AM

Man I am so glad that SK announced his retirement a few years back. he has been quite prolific since! I love his Novellas!

**Room 217 Caretaker** · 11-17-2008 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by wizardsrainbow

Questions for all of you:

I sold 2 partial DT sets over the weekend. Prices I got were decent, but far from what they would have brought even a year ago. I have enough from the proceeds to buy all the LSOE sets I want.

I still have 2 partial sets left, bith numbers under 500 and one is a very low number.

My question is this: Is the current market the best we are going to see for the DT sets for the foreseeable future, in which case I should try to sell my other 2 partial sets while the getting is decent (I won't say good)? Or should I acquire the matching number LSOE S/L and AE (with another chance at a remarque) and sell the whole thing later?

What is your opinion please?

Thanks

I would acquire the matching number LSOE S/L and AE and set on them. I think the King stock market will go up.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

**Rahfa** · 11-17-2008 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by e_taylor

Originally Posted by wizardsrainbow

Questions for all of you:

I sold 2 partial DT sets over the weekend. Prices I got were decent, but far from what they would have brought even a year ago. I have enough from the proceeds to buy all the LSOE sets I want.

I still have 2 partial sets left, bith numbers under 500 and one is a very low number.

My question is this: Is the current market the best we are going to see for the DT sets for the foreseeable future, in which case I should try to sell my other 2 partial sets while the getting is decent (I won't say good)? Or should I acquire the matching number LSOE S/L and AE (with another chance at a remarque) and sell the whole thing later?

What is your opinion please?

Thanks

I would say if you can wait 3-5 years for both the King market and the economy as a whole to right itself, do that. If you don't want to sit on them, or could use the money better for other things - this is probably the time to sell.

Since having numbers below 500 means you can match up a few other books too, they might be worth keeping...above that, and it doesn't really matter. I would try to sell for the price you want, but I wouldn't compromise and bail out...That's what I'm doing with my last extra of DT VII...the other two I was willing to let go for a lower price, but this one will either sell for close to what I have it listed for, or I'll just keep it and get the LSOE editions.

I think the King market will come back for his most sought after books - which includes all the DT books. But it's going to be a long wait...Still, with Grant having that many orders, there is still a good fan base out there.

**carlosdetweiller** · 11-20-2008 05:22 AM

Bernie Wrightson's FRANKENSTEIN (well actually it is Mary Shelley's) has been reissued by Dark Horse. It includes King's introduction as well as all of Wrightson's great illustrations.

Has anyone bought one of these yet? If so, can you comment on the quality, price, etc.? I'm trying to decide whether or not to get one.

**herbertwest** · 11-20-2008 07:10 AM

(there were a special anniversary edition planned for it... what happened?)

**pickle** · 11-21-2008 07:24 AM

Hey all, i have a question that i hope you may be able to help with.

I have a copy of "Everything's Eventual" HB non-BC that i think may be a first issue, and would appreciate if you could tell me yes or no.

The numbers inside are:

1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2

I will post some pics when i load them.

Thanks

**Randall Flagg** · 11-21-2008 07:31 AM

The First Trade of EE should have:

Issue price $28.00
Comments: Quarter bound light blue with grey boards having white pastedowns.
Full number line of:
1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2

Link to Collectibles Catalog here

I'll leave this up a day and then merge into the general Q&A thread.

**Matt** · 11-21-2008 07:32 AM

Looks like you have one then Pickle.

**pickle** · 11-21-2008 07:39 AM

Well its the UK edition

Cover price: £17.99
Red HB with Black Writing and the black red and white dust jacket.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton

Oh well atleast i have 1 first edition lol

Thank you all for your help.

**pickle** · 11-21-2008 07:53 AM

Yes just checked on another site and the Uk HB had a different design then the USA.

This is the UK one:

Yay i have one lol

**jhanic** · 11-21-2008 08:05 AM

I still think that cover is hideous!

John

**gsvec** · 11-21-2008 10:06 AM

I agree, John - yuk! The US cover is MUCH cooler!

**Airtraffic** · 11-21-2008 10:26 AM

Are there any signings that people are going to be attending soon. I know that Christmas is right around the corner and tons of books are coming out. Just wondering cause I'd like to give myself a present this year.

**jhanic** · 11-21-2008 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by gsvec

I agree, John - yuk! The US cover is MUCH cooler!

I MUCH prefer the cover on the UK ARC.

John

**gsvec** · 11-21-2008 12:39 PM

Umm . . . different book?

**pickle** · 11-21-2008 01:40 PM

I just need to find a new dust jacket now as the one i have is a little bit dammaged. Does anyone know if you can buy a new jacket?

**Randall Flagg** · 11-21-2008 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by pickle

I just need to find a new dust jacket now as the one i have is a little bit dammaged. Does anyone know if you can buy a new jacket?

It is possible, but unlikely that an inquiry to the UK publisher would get you a new DJ. I would just keep my eyes open at used bookstores etc. for a nice one.

**pickle** · 11-21-2008 02:04 PM

I supose i could always try to clean it lol.

Thanks for the info.

**Fsmdr** · 11-21-2008 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Airtraffic

Are there any signings that people are going to be attending soon. I know that Christmas is right around the corner and tons of books are coming out. Just wondering cause I'd like to give myself a present this year.

Air,

Any particular author you have in mind?.

**Airtraffic** · 11-22-2008 01:17 AM

I guess Michael Chricton is out of the question.

but I wouldn't want anyone to go out of there way, if someone was already going I'd toss some cash to get a book for me.

**turtlex** · 11-22-2008 02:03 AM

Friends - I recall seeing one of these before, what do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

**Room 217 Caretaker** · 11-22-2008 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by turtlex

Friends - I recall seeing one of these before, what do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotohosting

It's a real sig if that's what your asking. Good collectors item. I remember someone here needing one. Tippy maybe?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

**Brice** · 11-22-2008 05:38 AM

I may be wrong, but I think Tippy had posted that he had one awhile back.

**turtlex** · 11-22-2008 08:46 AM

I was wondering about the sig, yes. I'm thinking to be bidding on it. Might be my only shot at a King DT signature.

Any guesses as to worth? ( like how high should I go )

**Randall Flagg** · 11-22-2008 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by turtlex

I was wondering about the sig, yes. I'm thinking to be bidding on it. Might be my only shot at a King DT signature.

Any guesses as to worth? ( like how high should I go )

I would say in this market, ~$150. Therefore I recommend you bid no higher than 85% of that =$127.50. If you get it for that price great.
If all you want is a legit King signature, perhaps you could try the politician who had a fundraiser and KIng signed a ton of bookplates.
I seem to recall they could be had for <$100.
I'll try to find the link/info.
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