Aftermarket Slipcases & Traycases

[becca69]

I love these...
I would love to take a part in next order of slipcases with someone...

OK - lets get the ball rolling on this....

I have 3 separate slipcase projects I am intending to pursue with Jeff.

1. A slipcase for Dolan's Cadillac S/L (I already have Merlin1958 signed up for one of these)
2. A slipcase to hold all the Castle Rock Newsletters (This has not been mentioned before - anyone else interested?)
3. A set of DoubleDay slipcases. (This one has the most feedback)

For (1) I intend it to be just a stamp on the front (Nothing on the spine as the book already has the spine info). I'd like it to be a picture of the car with "DOLAN'S CADILLAC" above it

Obviously the picture would be far less detailed as it will be just the basic car outline block filled.

For(2) I intend it to be just a stamp on the spine (Nothing on the front) This will be the Castle Rock logo printed vertically and something like "The Stephen King Newsletter Vol 1 - 5"


Now for (3) I am open to suggestions. I'd like something that ties the books together but I cant decide whether the slipcases would be facing in or out on my shelf... I'd also like to have the Book name done in the original font but that's going to mean 1 plate per book (as opposed to something like "Stephen King - The DoubleDay Years" which could be used for all 5 (or even 6 books if you include Pet Semetary)

What does everyone else think - I'd love to see some ideas. Something like these (although slipcase rather than traycase) would be really cool...

I really love these traycases with the embossed art! Can they be done as slipcases?

[stroppygoblin]

These are not by Jeff (and are *very* expensive)

[Priest]

Put me down for Doubleday slipcases. Also a slipcase for all four Bachman paperbacks if there is enough interest.

Same here - same statement.
If they would be matching (in terms of look) would be great, but even without i am in with the Doubledays project

[Merlin1958]

The Dolan's Cadillac slipcase looks great! Against my better judgement to save money at the moment put me down for three.

Got it. In terms of quantity, keep in mind that we're consolidating commitments for the cost of the custom blocking only. Once we've got that sorted you'll place your order for the slipcases direct with Jeff. And he'll have all the details he needs on these.

Wouldn't it be easier for, Jeff if one complete order was eventually placed rather than him tracking 20-30 individual orders and confirming discounts? Just a thought.

[tippy4]

If the Dolan's Caddy slipcase fits both editions (1/1000 and 1/250), bump me up to two.

[zelig]

Put me down for Doubleday slipcases. Also a slipcase for all four Bachman paperbacks if there is enough interest.

Same here - same statement.
If they would be matching (in terms of look) would be great, but even without i am in with the Doubledays project

I have you down for the Doubleday. For Bachman, I'd recommend you contact Jeff directly as he already has blocking for that.

[zelig]

If the Dolan's Caddy slipcase fits both editions (1/1000 and 1/250), bump me up to two.

I have neither so don't know, but are both the exact same size?

[dnemec]

The Dolan's Cadillac slipcase looks great! Against my better judgement to save money at the moment put me down for three.

Got it. In terms of quantity, keep in mind that we're consolidating commitments for the cost of the custom blocking only. Once we've got that sorted you'll place your order for the slipcases direct with Jeff. And he'll have all the details he needs on these.

Wouldn't it be easier for, Jeff if one complete order was eventually placed rather than him tracking 20-30 individual orders and confirming discounts? Just a thought.

Perhaps we could do another mass order to the US and then parcel out the slipcases (like the umbrella saga). I believe it saved us all some money on shipping costs. Although it was a pain on my end!

[dnemec]

Also, I may be interested in the Castle Rock case. I need to check to see how many issues I have first though.

[stroppygoblin]

The Dolan's Cadillac slipcase looks great! Against my better judgement to save money at the moment put me down for three.

Got it. In terms of quantity, keep in mind that we're consolidating commitments for the cost of the custom blocking only. Once we've got that sorted you'll place your order for the slipcases direct with Jeff. And he'll have all the details he needs on these.

Wouldn't it be easier for, Jeff if one complete order was eventually placed rather than him tracking 20-30 individual orders and confirming discounts? Just a thought.

If the Dolan's Caddy slipcase fits both editions (1/1000 and 1/250), bump me up to two.

If the Dolan's Caddy slipcase fits both editions (1/1000 and 1/250), bump me up to two.

I have neither so don't know, but are both the exact same size?

So, this is the point of contacting Jeff directly. Although we all own the same book, they can vary in size considerably (some may have slightly looser spines and may be covered in Mylar or not. Jeff makes EACH case to the custom size that you specify. What will be common is the block used to stamp the title on the front/AND or Spine. There will be no discounts on slipcases (his prices are pretty reasonable) What we are looking to do is spread the cost of the making of the die blocks. I think we already have enough people to bring the cost of the custom dies down to £1 or £2 on top of the standard slipcase cost (on the Doubleday ones at the very least). The more people that confirm the cheaper the dies will be.

Jeff is used to dealing with multiple orders and shipping overseas, so thats not a problem. It *may* be an option to have a number of slipcases shipped to one US address (and reduce postage costs), but someone else needs to co-ordinate that. I can tell you from experience that the effort in repacking and reshipping is quite large however.

[stroppygoblin]

For those that haven't seen it before, this is the Block for the Bachman Books. Note there is no spine block for this.

[dnemec]

For those that haven't seen it before, this is the Block for the Bachman Books. Note there is no spine block for this.

I bought one of those from Jerome last year. Didn't even know it was Jeff's!

[Jimimck]

I need the books first....

[Priest]

so also for the doubledays we should get in touch with him ? or will somebody orga. a group production ?

[stroppygoblin]

so also for the doubledays we should get in touch with him ? or will somebody orga. a group production ?

EVERYBODY INTERESTED IN SLIPCASES FROM JEFF PLEASE READ!!!

Ok - once more to clarify -

1. This thread is about creating *custom* blocks for printing on slipcases made by Jeff
2. We are gathering names to see who is interested in buying slipcases that would use these custom blocks in order to split the cost of having the blocks made
3. An individual Block will be between £8 and £40 depending on size - this is a ONE OFF COST (The Doubleday slipcases will require 2 blocks)
4. We intend to split the BLOCK cost between all those that want a slipcase that uses the block (If you want more than one, you only pay one share - I think thats fair)
5. Cost for the slipcase is extra, I believe Jeff charges ~ £12.95 depending on size. Shipping is extra and dependent on location (other members have reported this is reasonable to the US)
6. Jeff offers a number of slipcase colours and foil colours, you may choose your own combinations (you can even have COLORS if you are in the US )
7. When the designs for the blocks are completed (and everyone is happy) I will send them to Jeff to get an exact cost to have each of the blocks to be made and the cost for the appropriate size slipcase.
8. At this point I will get final confirmation from everyone regarding which case they want and how many. This will allow me to give final costs. If people drop out at this point, I may need to do another round based on the new numbers, hopefully this will not change much.
9. Everyone will then be responsible for contacting Jeff DIRECTLY to order their slipcase colour choices and to provide Jeff with exact measurements of their own book.
10. With the current level of interest, I estimate the cost of each Doubleday case to be around £16 - £20. The other cases will vary as they only have 1 block but less people want them.

I hope that covers everyones questions.

[webstar1000]

I have never paid more than 12.95 for a slipcase Simon. So if I wanted that Dolans... I would chip in for the plate and just buy the case right?

[Randall Flagg]

If the Dolan's Caddy slipcase fits both editions (1/1000 and 1/250), bump me up to two.

It should. Mine are identical in size.

[stroppygoblin]

I have never paid more than 12.95 for a slipcase Simon. So if I wanted that Dolans... I would chip in for the plate and just buy the case right?

Sorry my bad, I went and checked Jeff's previous emails. You are right Kris, £12.95 is the standard price. I have updated my post with adjusted costs.

Jeff will include the proportional cost of the plate in his total price based on the number of people who want one. There will not be 2 separate payments.

[stroppygoblin]

Did another book today..

[stroppygoblin]

The 'shelf view' so far...

[zelig]

Oh man, makes me want to change my mind and display them with the spine of the case facing out like that. Looking so good.

And I am keeping a spreadsheet of all those who have expressed interest. I will post that when you're ready for it Simon and get final confirmations.

[webstar1000]

I have never paid more than 12.95 for a slipcase Simon. So if I wanted that Dolans... I would chip in for the plate and just buy the case right?

Sorry my bad, I went and checked Jeff's previous emails. You are right Kris, £12.95 is the standard price. I have updated my post with adjusted costs.

Jeff will include the proportional cost of the plate in his total price based on the number of people who want one. There will not be 2 separate payments.

Good thats great brother! Thanks

[stroppygoblin]

Next book done

[stroppygoblin]

One more to go!

[zelig]

Looking good Simon!