FUGLY!!!! And did they really try to change '77 to '79 or is that just me?Originally Posted by Room 217 Caretaker
FUGLY!!!! And did they really try to change '77 to '79 or is that just me?
Hi all, I am a new collector, long time reader of SK and my question or questions are as follows, How can I [/STRIKE][/STRIKE]tell if the signature is legit? and why are some books so beyond crazy expensive, and yet the same book on another site is less? what makes the Gunslinger 1,200 say on abebooks and 7,000 on amazon? and honestly guys I need a sense of direction on this thanks-Amber
Hi Amber and welcome to the site. The best way to ensure a legit sig is to either buy a Signed Limited Edition which are gaurenteed authentic, buy from betts books (David the owner is a member here and a really nice guy) or ask the opinion of one of the long time collectors here on the site for their opinion before you buy a signed trade edition. It's a great community here with some serious collectors and they're always happy to help a fellow collector. As for your second question - it pays to shop around. Some sellers overcharge by a ridiculous amount but others are very reasonable. There are even some bargains to be had out there! Good luck and enjoy your collecting!
oh I forgot what does S/L mean?
I will add... The Best alternative (perhaps most obvious).. yet sometimes difficult option for assuring you get a trade edition with signature you can count on is to attend an event where King is signing or buy from a trusted friend who has.
Hi Amber and welcome to the site. The best way to ensure a legit sig is to either buy a Signed Limited Edition which are gaurenteed authentic, buy from betts books (David the owner is a member here and a really nice guy) or ask the opinion of one of the long time collectors here on the site for their opinion before you buy a signed trade edition. It's a great community here with some serious collectors and they're always happy to help a fellow collector. As for your second question - it pays to shop around. Some sellers overcharge by a ridiculous amount but others are very reasonable. There are even some bargains to be had out there! Good luck and enjoy your collecting!
I will also add Tony & Kim at Camelot Books and Gifts as a seller I (and many others here) trust for fine books and top notch service. http://camelotbooks.com/books
thank you and yes I have Betts bookmarked, I believe that all of my Joe Hill books are 1st edition and signed with doodles. and as far as my SK books I think only my Insominia is 1st edition, it is a leather bound book signed by king, and 2 others. I bought Nightmares and dreamscapes last night and got a fab deal on it. I dont know how to post pic yet to see if it is a legit signature. I will try to
Welcome, Amber. I would echo Alan G's comments. To this specific question I would say that there are different editions of The Gunslinger. The one priced at $7,000 is likely one of the 500 numbered copies that are signed by King and Whelan. The one priced at $1200 is likely one of the 10,000 unsigned trade edition copies. You can find most (if not all) of the different editions of all of King's books in the Stephen King Collectibles Catalog on this site.
Many Thanks for the replys... here is a pic of the book I bought last night, Its 4 past Midnight
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131088034255...84.m1497.l2648
Signed Limited.
Welcome to the site.
For our encyclopedia on Stephen King Signed Limited books, go here:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...le=Test+Thread
For similar information on King's 1st Trade editions, go here:
http://www.thedarktower.org/?page=imagelimit2
Echoing the welcome Amber.
Are you looking for direction on just signatures or on WHAT Stephen King books to collect?
If it's the latter then you have many options (and you will see many different collections)
Most start by collecting 1st trade editions (normally US but UK or foreign editions are also collected)
This will give you a core collection to start with. (Note even this will cost a considerable amount if you want 1st printings in very good condition - mainly because of the price of the early books)
Next up is gift editions, then limited, signed limited, numbered and lettered, price increases as the limitation count decreases.
Other options include collecting same numbers (good luck with that!) as well as memorabilia, Remarques, paperbacks, associated art, the list is endless.
If you have not already done so, be sure to check out the collections thread to see what other members have collected. I heartily recommend looking at collections from Carlos Detweiller, Bad Penny, Room 217 Caretaker, Shannon, Mr Rabbit Trick and many many more!
Whatever you decide to collect, remember it's YOUR collection and that's what makes it special
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
TEST reply. I'm new to the board, but having trouble accessing some content. Please forgive the test.
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that must be why my photo pic isnt showing up
Awesome, thanks. But...Welcome to the site. Once you have 5 posts (helps us avoid spam bots), all of the site's content will be available to you.
I AM A SPAM BOT! Hahhahahha.... At last I've succeeded in infiltrating the dark tower! You are all my prisoners!
Glad to see you made it. Welcome.Welcome to the site. Once you have 5 posts (helps us avoid spam bots), all of the site's content will be available to you.
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I'm the caretaker of Room 217..............I've always been the caretaker of Room 217
Hey, I know you!Glad to see you made it. Welcome.Welcome to the site. Once you have 5 posts (helps us avoid spam bots), all of the site's content will be available to you.
Ralph Mulleins
Thanks Ralph.
It was a challenge, but then again, I've been called a bit challenged.
Another piece of shit from allstarbooks2010:
HEARTS IN ATLANTIS~SIGNED~STEPHEN KING~1999~1ST/1ST~HC/DJ
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
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WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
Crafty wording too. "signed on title page" doesn't explicitly say it was signed by Stephen King.
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Ok Many questions coming yalls way: I am REALLY lusting after a FLATSIGNED copy of the Gunslinger(it is my MP5SD in gun terms) or my Holy Grail in other terms, Does that exist or will I only be able to find an inscribed copy, on this one it does not need to be 1st edition although that would be AWESOME. and I really dont want inscribed copies unless it has been made out to me make sense? I have been collecting my hardcover books since 8th grade just now starting to buy signed copies, and WOW some of his books are CRAZY expensive. While I have no problem paying for them I just I dont want to be ripped off.make sense and also please someone tell what S/L means
why arent my posts showing up ?
this is a test post, I know I have posted more than 5xs but am unable to acess anything or see any of my posts
Can you just purchase the slip covers for books you already have?
Please let me know if this copy was a good purchase
I assume $$ is what your asking.
?? How much did you pay ??
“The battle between good and evil is endlessly fascinating because we are participants every day.” - Stephen King
It's the S/L (signed limited) edition, Amber. 100% authentic.
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