Stephen King Collecting Questions

[Daghain]

Hutch, I like the site! Really easy to navigate. Good thing I have no spare cash for goodies right now....

[Patrick]

It looks great, Hutch, especially since the others already vetted all those little quirks you have since fixed.

I do have the issue that the "US Proofs" link wraps the word "Proof" onto a second line all the way over to the left (like what Mr. RT said on the previous thread page) which looks a little funny.


Looking at the site just reminded me of all the books I don't have yet...

[Hutch]

It looks great, Hutch, especially since the others already vetted all those little quirks you have since fixed.

I do have the issue that the "US Proofs" link wraps the word "Proof" onto a second line all the way over to the left (like what Mr. RT said on the previous thread page) which looks a little funny.


Looking at the site just reminded me of all the books I don't have yet...

The page automatically adjusts to your monitor settings ( size ) and the width of the window in your browser. I've been trying to figure out a method of taking care of that as well. However, it does not seem to be something I can control at this time. I have an idea I may try within the week. Thanks much and keep the suggestions coming.

[Patrick]

Here's a suggestion: Sell me the Skeleton Crew S/L for half price.

[Hutch]

Here's a suggestion: Sell me the Skeleton Crew S/L for half price.

Per the original request " I would appreciate any feedback you can give me as to it's design and functionality. "

I knew someone would have to be a clown. I'm stunned that it took this long.

[NeedfulKings]

I'm on Patrick's team!

[Daghain]

Yeah, I had to wipe the drool off my laptop after looking at that site.

[namelessnpoor]

I have looked at your site many many times ! I like the new set-up, it is easier to navigate and i like the way the books come up under each heading.
great !

[Hutch]

I have looked at your site many many times ! I like the new set-up, it is easier to navigate and i like the way the books come up under each heading.
great !

thanks...I've been fighting the site for years. I think it's closer to where I want it to be. I think I can finally feel comfortable adding more items. While doing the redesign I was shocked to see how little I have listed there. No wonder I'm practically tripping over books all the time.

I'm still trying to work out bugs for international shipping. The way it is right now international buyers cannot complete the checkout. It instructs them to email me via email after failed attempts. By this time I'm sure many are so frustrated they don't want to proceed with the purchase.

I think I have assign a shipping weight to each item, assigning either a parcel or envelope packaging, allow a couple of shipping options and go with a dymanic shipping calculator. It will make my description writing more difficult but will allow fully automated checkout for all if I can figure out how to do it.

It may be above my technical expertise.

[Fsmdr]

Hutch,

What about adding a 'Help' section on the bottom of the home page or a 'Frequently asked Question'?. To cover questions on shipping cost, method of shipping, payment methods accepted, etc.

[Hutch]

Hutch,

What about adding a 'Help' section on the bottom of the home page or a 'Frequently asked Question'?. To cover questions on shipping cost, method of shipping, payment methods accepted, etc.

Good idea. It should be good to have anyways. But even better for those bugs I can't fix or am working on.

[Hutch]

Hutch,

What about adding a 'Help' section on the bottom of the home page or a 'Frequently asked Question'?. To cover questions on shipping cost, method of shipping, payment methods accepted, etc.

Good idea. It should be good to have anyways. But even better for those bugs I can't fix or am working on.

Update: Added the beginnings of a Help/FAQ page.

Keep the ideas regarding functionality and design coming. I appreciate the input.

http://www.stephenkingbuy.com

[Matt]

Would you mind if I used your banner image and add you to our links directory Hutch? The site looks really good.

Not sure if you have considered a links page for your site but we would love to be on it.

[artan]

Hutch,

What about adding a 'Help' section on the bottom of the home page or a 'Frequently asked Question'?. To cover questions on shipping cost, method of shipping, payment methods accepted, etc.

Good idea. It should be good to have anyways. But even better for those bugs I can't fix or am working on.

Update: Added the beginnings of a Help/FAQ page.

Keep the ideas regarding functionality and design coming. I appreciate the input.

http://www.stephenkingbuy.com

Hi Hutch,

I have looked at your site many times too and it's looks really good.
Here are some suggestions:

Design:
1) The Logo is too little, Do you like something simple like this?

Example 1


Example 2


Options:
1) Could you make "Order by price" in the web site sections?

If you will need graphic help, please send me a PM, I will be very happy to help you.

[Hutch]

Hutch,

What about adding a 'Help' section on the bottom of the home page or a 'Frequently asked Question'?. To cover questions on shipping cost, method of shipping, payment methods accepted, etc.

Good idea. It should be good to have anyways. But even better for those bugs I can't fix or am working on.

Update: Added the beginnings of a Help/FAQ page.

Keep the ideas regarding functionality and design coming. I appreciate the input.

http://www.stephenkingbuy.com

Hi Hutch,

I have looked at your site many times too and it's looks really good.
Here are some suggestions:

Design:
1) The Logo is too little, Do you like something simple like this?

Example 1


Example 2


Options:
1) Could you make "Order by price" in the web site sections?

If you will need graphic help, please send me a PM, I will be very happy to help you.

One thing I liked a bunch in you examples was your ability to remove the white background around the www.stephenkingbuy.com logo. How did you do that?

I also have the inventory items sorted alphabetically. I do this because many of my books are condition sensitive and when I list multiple copies of the same title potential customers can see the differences in condition more easily.

[wizardsrainbow]

Hi Dave-

As I have been away for 10 days, it looks like you've been helped a lot already. I took a look and did not see anything obvious that I would recommend changing.

Overall, the site looks great, fresh, and appealing to the eye.

Very nice work.

Best,

David

[artan]

Dave,

the site is very nice and It's very nice the new logo
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Hi David, Welcome back!!!!!!

[Hutch]

Dave,

the site is very nice and It's very nice the new logo
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Hi David, Welcome back!!!!!!

thanks for your suggestions and offer to help. Very useful

[Hutch]

Hi Dave-

As I have been away for 10 days, it looks like you've been helped a lot already. I took a look and did not see anything obvious that I would recommend changing.

Overall, the site looks great, fresh, and appealing to the eye.

Very nice work.

Best,

David

It's been quite the chore. I'm trying brand the auctions to the website so they resemble each other without actually directing ebay users to the website. Right now I have four auctions running and each one is different from the one listed earlier. The most recent is where I currently stand in the transition.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZhutch

[CRinVA]

Hi Dave-

As I have been away for 10 days, it looks like you've been helped a lot already. I took a look and did not see anything obvious that I would recommend changing.

Overall, the site looks great, fresh, and appealing to the eye.

Very nice work.

Best,

David

It's been quite the chore. I'm trying brand the auctions to the website so they resemble each other without actually directing ebay users to the website. Right now I have four auctions running and each one is different from the one listed earlier. The most recent is where I currently stand in the transition.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZhutch

And this particular auction is History! Thanks Hutch!

[Chooch]

I have just got ahold of this edition and I'm somewhat confused. My edition has a "Gold " bookmark while I here of editions with a "Blue" bookmark. Do any of you have any idea as to

1 -Why a publisher would do that ?

2- Are there other colors ?

3 - Which one would be the " Most Rare" of the two ?

4 - How many of you have which color ?

This is really just a sanity check for me because I think the Edition itself is beautifuly done. Thank you !!!

[carlosdetweiller]

I've wondered some of those questions myself. I have three copies of the 1993 first Easton Press edition. Two have gold ribbon bookmarks while one has a blue one. I have no idea if one is more rare than the other or if one has temporal precedence over the other. Good topic for discussion.

[jhanic]

I'll have to dig out my copy and see what color bookmark is in it. I didn't know there were variations.

John

[e_taylor]

Could this be due to the second printing? Maybe it has a different coloured bookmark? I know the Easton Press doesn't change the copyright pages for subsequent printings, although for this book, something on the spine is supposed to distinguish the printings (its slipped my mind). Food for thought anyways...

[NeedfulKings]

Yes, I don't know the specifics, but there are obvious differences to the spine between the first and second printings. As for the ribbon, I have no idea!