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

[Alec]

I agree with you. The price at $10,000 is not "over the top". However when purchasing a lettered Gunslinger the extra inscription and signature in this case would detract from the price.
The book needs to be in line with the other signed limiteds or lettereds.
In this instance it appears that the integrity of the book has been compromised.

A.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

The only difference between a Lettered and a Numbered Gunslinger is the stroke of a pen. I find these type of Lettered books less desirable than the totally different productions like Skeleton Crew or The Regulators for instance.

In this case, I think the inscription detracts from this Lettered book only because King should have inscribed an "Author" copy, and not a Lettered.

[firemonkey66]

The only difference between a Lettered and a Numbered Gunslinger is the stroke of a pen. I find these type of Lettered books less desirable than the totally different productions like Skeleton Crew or The Regulators for instance.

In this case, I think the inscription detracts from this Lettered book only because King should have inscribed an "Author" copy, and not a Lettered.

I feel like the inscription is too generic to be inscribed to a friend of King. Aren't King's inscriptions to family friends usually a bit more elaborate than that? Plus the date of the inscription is October 1984, wasn't the book published in 1982? Or was the lettered edition distributed later than the regular numbered edition?

[biomieg]

Actually, as far as I know these early lettereds were not intended for public distribution at all. I assume that King (or King's office) had all these copies stored somewhere and King could just pick one off the shelf if he wanted to present it as a gift to someone (friend, business partner, you name it). That's what these books were originally intended for and that's why it makes sense that a 1982 book could be given away by King in 1984. The practice of creating lettered editions specifically for sale to the general public didn't start until much later.

[webstar1000]

Perfect S/L Frankenstein? I seem to remember Bett's selling one a few months back (not perfect) for $850... Is this book a Grand now in F/F?

[Alec]

A stroke of a pen maybe.
However the recent sale of a "red Lettered" Eyes of the Dragon goes to prove that a little stroke can be a very valuable asset.

A.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Perfect S/L Frankenstein? I seem to remember Bett's selling one a few months back (not perfect) for $850... Is this book a Grand now in F/F?

Yes, Betts sold #23 a little while ago for $850. He had sold the very same copy a little earlier for only $399. You decide who paid the right price!

Frankenstein S/L #23 - Fine Book, no tissue DJ, slipcase VG with tape marks on left side and a smudge; signed by Stephen King and Bernie Wrightson $999 original list - $399
Frankenstein S/L #23.....signed by Stephen King (he did an intro) AND Bernie Wrightson. Book itself is Fine....slipcase is Near Fine- with a tape residue mark on the front and back (see last two pictures) and tiny corner wear. - $850

[webstar1000]

Perfect S/L Frankenstein? I seem to remember Bett's selling one a few months back (not perfect) for $850... Is this book a Grand now in F/F?

Yes, Betts sold #23 a little while ago for $850. He had sold the very same copy a little earlier for only $399. You decide who paid the right price!

Frankenstein S/L #23 - Fine Book, no tissue DJ, slipcase VG with tape marks on left side and a smudge; signed by Stephen King and Bernie Wrightson $999 original list- $399
Frankenstein S/L #23.....signed by Stephen King (he did an intro) AND Bernie Wrightson. Book itself is Fine....slipcase is Near Fine- with a tape residue mark on the front and back (see last two pictures) and tiny corner wear. - $850

Was the first sale before Bernie's passing do you know Alan?


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[DoctorZaius]

A stroke of a pen maybe.
However the recent sale of a "red Lettered" Eyes of the Dragon goes to prove that a little stroke can be a very valuable asset.

A.

Could you be more specific here?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Perfect S/L Frankenstein? I seem to remember Bett's selling one a few months back (not perfect) for $850... Is this book a Grand now in F/F?

Yes, Betts sold #23 a little while ago for $850. He had sold the very same copy a little earlier for only $399. You decide who paid the right price!

Frankenstein S/L #23 - Fine Book, no tissue DJ, slipcase VG with tape marks on left side and a smudge; signed by Stephen King and Bernie Wrightson $999 original list- $399
Frankenstein S/L #23.....signed by Stephen King (he did an intro) AND Bernie Wrightson. Book itself is Fine....slipcase is Near Fine- with a tape residue mark on the front and back (see last two pictures) and tiny corner wear. - $850

Was the first sale before Bernie's passing do you know Alan?

Educated guess, yes, but I don't have dates.

[webstar1000]

Perfect S/L Frankenstein? I seem to remember Bett's selling one a few months back (not perfect) for $850... Is this book a Grand now in F/F?

Yes, Betts sold #23 a little while ago for $850. He had sold the very same copy a little earlier for only $399. You decide who paid the right price!

Frankenstein S/L #23 - Fine Book, no tissue DJ, slipcase VG with tape marks on left side and a smudge; signed by Stephen King and Bernie Wrightson $999 original list- $399
Frankenstein S/L #23.....signed by Stephen King (he did an intro) AND Bernie Wrightson. Book itself is Fine....slipcase is Near Fine- with a tape residue mark on the front and back (see last two pictures) and tiny corner wear. - $850

Was the first sale before Bernie's passing do you know Alan?

Educated guess, yes, but I don't have dates.

thanks!

[divemaster]

I sold a S/L Frankenstein within the last year for $650. It did not have any flaws.

[webstar1000]

I sold a S/L Frankenstein within the last year for $650. It did not have any flaws.

Yes I was aware of your sale. I just have been seeing the price shoot way up... after the passing of Bernie. Trying to get a more current value. Thanks though

[Randall Flagg]

Uh oh.

What about all of the portfolios?

[bdwyer19]

What is the current value of the Six Stories S/L?

[Randall Flagg]

What is the current value of the Six Stories S/L?

NF+ $650. Add $100 for slipcase, and $200 for traycase.

Just one guys opinion.

[bdwyer19]

What is the current value of the Six Stories S/L?

NF+ $650. Add $100 for slipcase, and $200 for traycase.

Just one guys opinion.

Thanks RF!

[webstar1000]

What is the current value of the Six Stories S/L?

NF+ $650. Add $100 for slipcase, and $200 for traycase.

Just one guys opinion.

I agree so two guys

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

What is the current value of the Six Stories S/L?

NF+ $650. Add $100 for slipcase, and $200 for traycase.

Just one guys opinion.

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[peripheral]

What is the current value of the Six Stories S/L?

NF+ $650. Add $100 for slipcase, and $200 for traycase.

Just one guys opinion.

Spot on RF - exactly what mine cost.

[becca69]

I'm considering a purchase:
What would you say signed, dated ('82) and inscribed book club editions would be worth? Firestarter is VG, Cujo is NF and Dead Zone is VG- to Good+ but the signatures are fantastic. They are all to the same person and there is an article included about where they were signed.

[tippy4]

I am thinking $100-$150 each.

A lot of collectors really dislike BCEs

[becca69]

I am thinking $100-$150 each.

A lot of collectors really dislike BCEs

I don't either. I just liked the old sigs/inscriptions.

[needfulthings]

NO BCE....ON THE OTHER HAND THESE WOULD BE INTERESTING TO GET SIGNED....

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[The Library Policeman]

I'm considering a purchase:
What would you say signed, dated ('82) and inscribed book club editions would be worth? Firestarter is VG, Cujo is NF and Dead Zone is VG- to Good+ but the signatures are fantastic. They are all to the same person and there is an article included about where they were signed.

I have a signed IT UK book club edition and I love it, but I agree with Tippy on price.