No, the seller just wanted me to know. Why in the world would it be worth so much? I'm guessing my plan to open it is not too smart - I just wanted a Fine condition Gunslinger as a gift.
Originally Posted by harrison ryan
No, the seller just wanted me to know. Why in the world would it be worth so much? I'm guessing my plan to open it is not too smart - I just wanted a Fine condition Gunslinger as a gift.
The seller's behavior seems rather strange. On the other hand, looks like you've got a great book regardless of whether it was re-wrapped or not.
Hey, someone more knowledgable weigh in: How much--if any--will it hurt the value if mcdonaldj opens the wrap?
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I had in bids, but got a cancellation notice from Ebay!!!! Cry Foul!!!! LOL
28 in 23 (?)!!!!
63 in '23!!!!!!!!!!
My Collection: https://www.thedarktower.org/palaver...ion-Merlin1958
The Houston Astros cheated Major League Baseball from 2017-18!!!! Is that how we teach our kids to play the game now?????
It shouldn't hurt the value. Anyone can re-shrinkwrap a book. Plus, what good is a book you can't even open?
I open all my books, never leave any shrink wrapped. As said it can easily be wrapped and i have heard to many stories of signed books not having signatures, and also that leaving them wrapped up can actually be bad for the book. Plus i just like to be able to open them...as divemaster stated...what good is a book you can't open?
Did it end up in The Corner?$11,250. wow.Not only very cool and unique, But quite possibly able to answer an age old question. At least to me.
Available at Heritage on April 11th. Save your pennies
I got the three a year ago for 1 dollar...the whole lot + $5 of S&HDid they actually release all of them? I thought they just did the three posted above and stopped.
Wanted list:
Ubris
Thoughts on this signature:
1984 STEPHEN KING JOE BOB BRIGGS.. FIRST TIME MEETING ..DRIVE IN MOVIE FESTIVAL
Fascinating (includes interactive game)"In addition, the disc contains entertaining and innovative interactive games,
including a "Paranormal Test" to measure how strongly the user "shines" (or merely "glimmers" or "fizzles").
Stephen King's The Shining ABC Miniseries Movie Promotional CD-Rom Press Kit
No! Too slow again it is sold.
My gut feel is that it's a fake.Thoughts on this signature:
John
Maybe King had a beer or ten at the Festival before he signed it...?
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My gut feel is that it's a fake.Thoughts on this signature:
John
It's been difficult for me to find the time to comment very often but it looks fine to me. Typical of the 80s
I guess it all comes down to a simple choice for me. "Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying".
Hang around here...a PC of the portfolio-along with a PC of the S/L "IT"-with 3 original pieces of art by the Orbik, Clark and Wells will be going up for sale in ~ 11 days.No! Too slow again it is sold.
Nothing wrong with this one.... very typical of the early 80's. Unusual to see it signed Steve. But none-the-less it's legit.Thoughts on this signature:
IT is going to go for a huge amount, the remarques/art pieces are stunning. I'll definitely be bidding but I'm realistic on my chances.
23 April is now on my phone reminder!
Hang around here...a PC of the portfolio-along with a PC of the S/L "IT"-with 3 original pieces of art by the Orbik, Clark and Wells will be going up for sale in ~ 11 days.No! Too slow again it is sold.
Getting interesting although it was pushed to $5000 by a bidder with zero feedback.
I just bid $5,999 and still fell short...
I'm maxed out. I actually have 1 of the 5 Unnumbered copies + The Interviews I bought from David. But, thought it would be nice to have a Red #'d copy as well!
Hope it stays in the family!
I understand if Terry doesn't want to say, but I am very curious what the reserve is since it still hasn't been reached.
I am struck by the thought that if he won't part with the book for $6,000 then he is still a collector, despite his protestations to the contrary.
I think maybe he just thinks it'll go higher. There's no reason for him not to get the best price he can or to part with it for less than he'll be happy with...although personally I never liked reserves. I think people should just start auctions at what the lowest price they'll be happy with.
well... I set the reserve at what I feel the book is worth...
to compare...
the lettered firestarter was limited to 26 copies (with one supposedly burned up = 25 copies left)
the roman numeraled salem's lot had 25 copies... of which only 10 are lettered in red (and my copy has two traycases)
to quote the collector site:
"26 Lettered copies wrapped in aluminum-coated cloth. Sometimes called "The Asbestos Firestarter" for obvious reasons. $13,500-$16,000"
both salem's lot and firestarter are early titles of king... but the salem's lot is a hell of a lot better looking limited...
that said.... my reserve is set much much much less than what lettered firestarters go for.
it ain't a firestarter... but it a ain't a firesale either.... I don't plan to give away items - but if someone decides it's worth it, I'll sale them for what I consider a fair price.
I will say this - The reserve is at a lower price than what the only two other copies that I have personally seen on ebay.... sold for (both black numbered and neither which had an extra traycase).
If you read the auction... that should give you an idea of what the reserve is...
as far as reserves... I'm not sure how I feel about them.... it's my first ever auction I have setup... most auctions I have bid on over the years have worked this way though....
I wasn't criticizing at all. I was just curious. Honestly I couldn't afford even fire sale prices right now. I hope it does well for you.
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