Current Market Value-Experts assess yours, or other's collectible King item

[ndnick30]

Hi,

I'm new here but have read almost all of Stephen King's books. Just started collecting and have a few questions on the value of items I own.

1. 'Salem's Lot First Edition 2nd issue Dust Jacket in VG (Father Cody and Q37 Present) Thinking about taking this with me to the Mason Award presentation and getting it signed. Any idea of the value of it unsigned as well as signed?

2. The Stand First Edition (T39 Present) VG+

3. The Shining First Edition (R49 Present) VG/NF

Thinking about taking The Stand and Salem's Lot to get them signed. Is that a good idea or should I substitute The Shining? Thanks in advance, looking forward to reading replies!

[Patrick]

Welcome to TDT.org and Calvin's Corner, ndnick30! (or do you prefer your full screenname, or something else?) For someone who just started collecting, you've got some sweet First Editions in your collection already.

I've only got one of the three you list, so I can't say. I'm sure other members will come along shortly to offer their opinions.

[Merlin1958]

Hi,

I'm new here but have read almost all of Stephen King's books. Just started collecting and have a few questions on the value of items I own.

1. 'Salem's Lot First Edition 2nd issue Dust Jacket in VG (Father Cody and Q37 Present) Thinking about taking this with me to the Mason Award presentation and getting it signed. Any idea of the value of it unsigned as well as signed?

2. The Stand First Edition (T39 Present) VG+

3. The Shining First Edition (R49 Present) VG/NF

Thinking about taking The Stand and Salem's Lot to get them signed. Is that a good idea or should I substitute The Shining? Thanks in advance, looking forward to reading replies!

First off, Welcome to the site!!! Second, OK here goes, but I have been able to get some good deals since the market has recently been changing.

1. I think I more or less "Stole" my copy for $350, so they can be had at the right timing, but generally this is about a $7-800+ book, depending on condition, unsigned. I'd say you could add 2-250 easy for a signed edition.

2. The Stand is difficult, as with many of the DD books in that condition varies so much, but I would say $300-400 unsigned would be approximate.

3. The Shining, again, I got a good deal at $250-275, but depending on condition up to $500. Timing and the seller are everything, plus your ability to "shop"!!!

As far as any of those being signed, I'll defer to others as I tend to really "pick & choose" the signed editions I buy according to personal preference.

A great reference is this site:


http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/


Good Luck!!!

[Rahfa]

Salem's Lot and Stand, definitley.

[killbourne]

Which is worth more:
A) The stand 1/1-pretty good copy but has "this book belongs to..." written inside.
or
B) the stand 1/1 ..has a ding to it in the middle of front cover board(?) with a slight lean to it.

[jhanic]

B.

The writing devalues the book significantly.

John

[Garrell]

Agree. I will still buy a book if the condition is presentable but have none/never will with writing in them.

[SkippyD023]

Can someone tell me what a first edition, hardcover, Bachman Books is worth? I have seen the price vary on this and I am wondering what is a fair price to pay.

[Ric]

Can someone tell me what a first edition, hardcover, Bachman Books is worth? I have seen the price vary on this and I am wondering what is a fair price to pay.

In my estimation a First Edition First Printing which is the most important thing, with a fine dust jacket ( that means little or no oxidation of the gold lettering) is somewhere in the vicinity of $130 - 150 depending on condition. The price drops precipitously for later printings.

[Randall Flagg]

Can someone tell me what a first edition, hardcover, Bachman Books is worth? I have seen the price vary on this and I am wondering what is a fair price to pay.

In my estimation a First Edition First Printing which is the most important thing, with a fine dust jacket ( that means little or no oxidation of the gold lettering) is somewhere in the vicinity of $130 - 150 depending on condition. The price drops precipitously for later printings.

I agree.

[killbourne]

How about a signed/limited SALEM'S LOT?

[Randall Flagg]

How about a signed/limited SALEM'S LOT?

Black ink, or red ink?

[killbourne]

Sorry, Black

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

How about a signed/limited SALEM'S LOT?

Last 4 sales at Betts: $890, $950, $999 and $1100

[Robert Fulman]

Do fancy books in England use goatskin imported from the US?

[Randall Flagg]

Do fancy books in England use goatskin imported from the US?

US Goatskin is available, it just sounds more exclusive to use/cite a foreign source.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...73125136071130
Outstanding example:






British Goat:


American Goat:



Afghan goat:

[Merlin1958]

Do fancy books in England use goatskin imported from the US?

US Goatskin is available, it just sounds more exclusive to use/cite a foreign source.
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...73125136071130
Outstanding example:






British Goat:


American Goat:



Afghan goat:

What about a "Series Goat"?? LOL

[carlosdetweiller]

What about a "Series Goat"?? LOL

A book bound with the skin of Bill Buckner?

[Merlin1958]

What about a "Series Goat"?? LOL

A book bound with the skin of Bill Buckner?

That would do it!!!!!

LOL LOL LOL

[Shannon]

As long as my book isn't bound in goatse, I'm ok.

[Garrell]

What would be the value on a flatsigned Lisey's Story 1st/1st?

[Randall Flagg]

What would be the value on a flatsigned Lisey's Story 1st/1st?

King signed quite a few of those. $125 max.

[killbourne]

In regards to the singed/limited SALEM'S LOT(black ink)....Opinions about the book in general? So, would anything under $900 be a good or great price for the book? Just curious to know.

[Cook]

In regards to the singed/limited SALEM'S LOT(black ink)....Opinions about the book in general? So, would anything under $900 be a good or great price for the book? Just curious to know.

I would say yes to great if condition is right.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

In regards to the singed/limited SALEM'S LOT(black ink)....Opinions about the book in general? So, would anything under $900 be a good or great price for the book? Just curious to know.

I would say yes to great if condition is right.

Good, great and just right, I would say.