Joyland Signed / Limited: Who Owns Them?

[tippy4]

I just received my copy from the UK. I got the last in the edition #724. So I've gotten the highest possible Joyland and the lowest possible UK TWTTKH (not including the replacement copy).

Then you have the ONLY 2 numbers that mean anything at all (extra) in any print run. Either the first or the last. Anything else is absolute BS, and evenly equal in their "rarity". I laugh every time anybody gets excited by a "low" number- why? Unless it's #1 (and only as a novelty), or whatever the last # is (again as a cool novelty)- it's maddeningly meaningless. People make up reasons to get excited about something. This is how we get religion. And Reality TV.

So, congrats, I say!

Ron

You criticize those that assign value to low numbers, and then YOU assign value to #1 and #724 as if they have any more meaning.

I agree that low #s should not be worth any more than high #s......but since many collector's do value low #s, they become more valuable.

I'll take #19 off your hands, if you ever or have one.

I would gladly sell it to you, alas, I do not.

[Tito_Villa]

I suppose i should post on here too that for the moment i have #44

[Stockerlone]

Still waiting for my s/l :-( .... but something for the list:

medizyner85 (a friend from the German SK page) s/l 599

[Robert Fulman]

Based on the data on the first page, in addition to Tom's #44, it looks like we have found only two copies of Joyland under number 50. If the books are being randomly distributed, then the likelihood of that happening (i.e., having only 2 [or fewer] copies numbered 50 or under, out of a sample of nearly 70 copies) are approximately 2%. That means that it's pretty likely that the books are not being randomly distributed (or that our data sample is biased). One of the following is likely to be true:

1) The books are not being randomly distributed, and the low numbers are being cherry-picked (or possible some low set of numbers were set aside for SK, etc.)
2) The books are not being randomly distributed, but are actually being sent out highest to lowest (maybe that's just how they are stacked).
3) The books are being randomly distrbuted, but people are choosing not to share or sell their lower numbers.
4) The books are being randomly distributed, and it's just bad luck that we haven't seen the low numbers yet.

I like a good conspiracy as much as the next guy, so I'm going to go with number 1.

[dnemec]

Based on the data on the first page, in addition to Tom's #44, it looks like we have found only two copies of Joyland under number 50. If the books are being randomly distributed, then the likelihood of that happening (i.e., having only 2 [or fewer] copies numbered 50 or under, out of a sample of nearly 70 copies) are approximately 2%. That means that it's pretty likely that the books are not being randomly distributed (or that our data sample is biased). One of the following is likely to be true:

1) The books are not being randomly distributed, and the low numbers are being cherry-picked (or possible some low set of numbers were set aside for SK, etc.)
2) The books are not being randomly distributed, but are actually being sent out highest to lowest (maybe that's just how they are stacked).
3) The books are being randomly distrbuted, but people are choosing not to share or sell their lower numbers.
4) The books are being randomly distributed, and it's just bad luck that we haven't seen the low numbers yet.

I like a good conspiracy as much as the next guy, so I'm going to go with number 1.

WOW...I'm amazed by the amount of thought (and math) you put into this!

[cit74]

I'll go with #1 (partially) - and they were distributed based upon order time - I placed my orders before I posted the info here about the US site - and my two books were amongst the lower numbers here (not the lowest, but in lower third). My lettered was probably ordered before tippy and RF as well.

[Robert Fulman]

WOW...I'm amazed by the amount of thought (and math) you put into this!

The curse that is my life.

[biomieg]

The whole print run was distributed in two 'blocks' - the high numbers all came from the UK and the low(er) numbers all came from the US. In time we may find out what the 'cut-off' number is (if we keep tracking which number was ordered where).

Also, I'm pretty sure the books in the UK block were not distributed according to order time (i.e. early order = low number), or if they were the books were stacked with the highest numbers on top - I was most likely the first one here to order one from the UK and my copy was #713.

[Dan]

I don't think they were stacked in order. I received two books and they were quite different.

[becca69]

Has anyone else NOT received their media mail US copy?

(and I haven't been listed for #724 UK)

[Kingfan24]

I have yet to receive my second ordered media mail copy

[Tito_Villa]

that's funny that i got my copy in the UK before you guys in the US waiting for media mail!

[thecollector]

I have copy #331

[Kingfan24]

Number 256 is on sale on eBay by signedbookaddict

[tippy4]

Has anyone actually gotten "their number" as a result of this list?

[Scoogs]

Has anyone actually get "their number" as a result of this list?

Yes, my second copy was the number that Explorer was looking for.
Trade in progress.

[shaq]

37 & M. (Keeping both for now)

Chad, you are a superstar in my eyes. Thanks so much for pointing me to the US site, I'd have given up if it wasn't for your kindness. Cheers Matey.

[Randall Flagg]

Has anyone else NOT received their media mail US copy?

(and I haven't been listed for #724 UK)

I have yet to receive my second ordered media mail copy

I have one that is "missing". It was supposed to go to a very rural area of Alabama, but as of today, no joy.

[tippy4]

So we have ONE number that found a home as a result of this list...that is disappointing.

[Scoogs]

I think someone over on The Collector's forum may also have found a match on the list here.
So yeah, only one confirmed so far.

[EXPLORER]

Has anyone actually get "their number" as a result of this list?

Yes, my second copy was the number that Explorer was looking for.
Trade in progress.

THANKFULLY Kyle (Scoogs) was amicable to make arrangements so I could procure # matching my DT set.. This site has much to offer among collectors and this list was a great idea to start even before books arrived. KUDO's to you 2.

For the record #232 headed to Scoogs from EXPLORER
For the record #219 headed to EXPLORER from Scoogs

[TwistedNadine]

Has anyone actually gotten "their number" as a result of this list?

Someone on the Collectors site is looking for my number 215 I posted a response I would trade waiting to see if he contacts me.
For your list he has #469 Calason

[Randall Flagg]

I updated the list with a few subtle changes.

[TwistedNadine]

Shaq #37 not on there yet

[biomieg]

I think I am totally updated....so let me know if I have missed.

Not completely updated this is what I posted over the past week or so:

#713 has moved on - I sold it to a gentleman in Keller, TX.

I see that the master list is updated but my copy (#713) is still listed as being for sale. I sold it to a gentleman in Keller, TX a couple of days ago. I'm pretty sure he's not a member of this forum.

My copy (#713) was sold to an eBay member a week ago.

My copy (#713) was sold to an eBay member a week ago.

So why haven't you left feedback for them?
Kidding...sort of.....as that is the only way I can determine the name of the buyer whom you sold it to.

It's actually my first eBay sale ever I figured I'd wait giving the buyer feedback until I'm sure the book arrived safely. At this moment eBay/PayPal won't even let me access the money yet, supposedly because I need to establish that I'm a trustworthy seller... they want to give the buyer the chance to open a case and get his money back without my interference (at least that's what it looks like).
Anyway, I can PM you the buyer's ID if you wish?

I think we are all updated.

Not quite my copy (#713) was sold to eBay member redpearl7.

... but my copy is still listed as owned by me and for sale by me on eBay