How hard is this book (the one on the left) to find?
How hard is this book (the one on the left) to find?
Last edited by at_one; 01-22-2016 at 08:35 AM. Reason: photo credit to Roog
Moderately hard. I have two--one signed by Bev. They just don't seem to turn up frequently.
John
There weren't a ton of them made, that's for sure.
Author of The Road to the Dark Tower, Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences and The Dark Tower Companion. Co-editor with Stephen King of the anthology Flight or Fright.
We should start a "The Collectible Bev Vincent" thread over in Dutch Hill.
Originally Posted by jhanic
Welp, gonna have to add that one to the "wanted" list. It never seems to get shorter!!!
Slightly less than a ton according to the author.How hard is this book (the one on the left) to find?
Either of you gentlemen, or anybody else for that matter, know what kind of price would be reasonable to buy this for?
I paid $20 for my copy back in November 2013. It was an eBay sale. Not sure about a current price. I don't think I have seen one for sale in a while. Probably not much higher though?Either of you gentlemen, or anybody else for that matter, know what kind of price would be reasonable to buy this for?
I agree. I wouldn't pay more than about $20-25. (Proofs of books about King just aren't that popular.)
John
$159 BIN, or best offer:
Stephen King *The Regulators* - FIRST STATE UNCORRECTED PROOF- VERY RARE
I paid $20 for my copy back in November 2013. It was an eBay sale. Not sure about a current price. I don't think I have seen one for sale in a while. Probably not much higher though?Either of you gentlemen, or anybody else for that matter, know what kind of price would be reasonable to buy this for?Thanks guys. You helped me acquire this one, also signed by Bev!!!
Added the newly discovered beige cover Carrie proof to the listing.
John
Added the newly discovered beige cover Carrie proof to the listing.
John
Should we track down the buyer of the carrie manuscript/proof? The very first, oldest and only state of King's first novel! I am sure a few of you know who owns it now! has to be worth more than the original Salems Lot cover? Right? Only one known copy vs 5.
Glen, look at the seller feedback.....
GREAT addition. I was in China and never saw it!
Okay, I could have guessed that...Glen, look at the seller feedback.....
?Okay, I could have guessed that...Glen, look at the seller feedback.....
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Should we track down the buyer of the carrie manuscript/proof? [ Seriously! You don’t know who got it? ]. The very first, oldest and only state of King's first novel [ Really? Only known state? ]! I am sure a few of you know who owns it now! [ Is this rhetorical, or do you really expect intelligent members here to believe you don’t know, even though you were standing next to him last Tuesday in Florida. ] has to be worth more than the original Salems Lot cover? [ Wow, now you are really showing your ignorance.] Right? Only one known copy vs 5. [Okey dokey, you really are the voice of the serious King collector.]
Seriously Glenn, although I have never met you, nor would I want to, I am at a complete loss to try to understand why you made such a stupid, pointless post. It is obvious you are the un-elected President of the Matthew Fisher Fan Club, and while you most certainly could care less, three weeks into the new year, a man lost his job because of the way that sale was handled.
I was going to keep this to myself, because I know the other members of his fan club here (who are rewarded with free gifts from time to time) will no doubt jump to his defense since his self-imposed exile due to health reasons (bullshit!). Matt (Lot Guy) is not a collector, will never start a Collection thread, no matter how many times he is asked, and will stop at nothing to get rare items for next to nothing, so that he can flip them immediately to you all for profit. Plain and simple.
After the first sale of the Carrie Proof (it’s not a manuscript Glenn, do you not know the difference? Coincidentally, there is a member here that does have a copy of the First Draft Manuscript, signed, and I’ve seen it) was cancelled, because the employee unknowingly listed a Buy It Now at Matt’s request for a ridiculously low price, without his bosses approval, Matt’s emails and calls of abuse just started, and continued through the night to the next day. When he convinced them that eBay’s Legal Department (does NOT exist) agreed that the sale could not be cancelled (it COULD), and impending legal action would be swiftly pursued, it resulted in the owners reluctance to honor the sale, and led to the employee’s dismissal. Matt’s offer of a free gift was graciously rejected because he had more important matters to deal with.
So Glenn, you can take a piece of tissue paper, and clean the brown off your nose, and walk around with your head high supporting a pariah that acts without remorse. Karma does exist in this world, is swift, and comes seven-fold.
Mark
Courtesy of eBay:
Jan-21-16 19:47:23 PST
Dear 2011fahi,
Hi,
I wanted to ask if you'd do a buy it now of 3000 I've been wanting this foe a long time please help me with this.
Sincerely,
Matt
Jan-21-16 19:53:11 PST
Dear mrfjst,
yes I do accept the offer.I will change the listing to the $3000.00 buy it now in minutes.
Regards:
Fahi
Jan-22-16 08:15:17 PST
Dear 2011fahi,
Hi,
please give her my best and final offer of 6000 which is twice what the agreed upon amount was. If not I will proceed with eBay as I need to protect myself due to this was a legally binding contract at the 3000 yet I was trying to make us all happy. I hope we can finish this up.I am NOT trying to be a pain but I am pretty upset as you can imagine and would prefer to complete the sale vs going the legal route with eBay, as this would hurt feedback and the ability to continue selling.after reviewing the messages in the sale eBay s legal department views in my favor as we had contract. as I said I am willing to go higher to make everybody happy but the legal route with eBay they ll go with original contract of 3000 as that was the legally binding contract that was breached and the reason for cancellation as they said was not deemed legal cause for backing out. let s please work together and walk away witplease let me know how to proceed, I hope all is well.
Sincerely,
Matt
Matt's Feedback:
A SELLER WITH VALUES AND INTEGRITY, I WILL ALWAYS BUY W/ CONFIDENCE FROM SELLER! mrfjst ( 217 ) During past month Private
A SELLER WITH VALUES AND INTEGRITY THAT ARE RARELY SEEN! AN AMAZING SELLER! mrfjst ( 217 ) During past month Private
Here I was feeling bad for the "first buyer".
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
Was there a full moon last night?
Should we track down the buyer of the carrie manuscript/proof? [ Seriously! You don’t know who got it? ]. The very first, oldest and only state of King's first novel [ Really? Only known state? ]! I am sure a few of you know who owns it now! [ Is this rhetorical, or do you really expect intelligent members here to believe you don’t know, even though you were standing next to him last Tuesday in Florida. ] has to be worth more than the original Salems Lot cover? [ Wow, now you are really showing your ignorance.] Right? Only one known copy vs 5. [Okey dokey, you really are the voice of the serious King collector.]
Seriously Glenn, although I have never met you, nor would I want to, I am at a complete loss to try to understand why you made such a stupid, pointless post. It is obvious you are the un-elected President of the Matthew Fisher Fan Club, and while you most certainly could care less, three weeks into the new year, a man lost his job because of the way that sale was handled.
I was going to keep this to myself, because I know the other members of his fan club here (who are rewarded with free gifts from time to time) will no doubt jump to his defense since his self-imposed exile due to health reasons (bullshit!). Matt (Lot Guy) is not a collector, will never start a Collection thread, no matter how many times he is asked, and will stop at nothing to get rare items for next to nothing, so that he can flip them immediately to you all for profit. Plain and simple.
After the first sale of the Carrie Proof (it’s not a manuscript Glenn, do you not know the difference? Coincidentally, there is a member here that does have a copy of the First Draft Manuscript, signed, and I’ve seen it) was cancelled, because the employee unknowingly listed a Buy It Now at Matt’s request for a ridiculously low price, without his bosses approval, Matt’s emails and calls of abuse just started, and continued through the night to the next day. When he convinced them that eBay’s Legal Department (does NOT exist) agreed that the sale could not be cancelled (it COULD), and impending legal action would be swiftly pursued, it resulted in the owners reluctance to honor the sale, and led to the employee’s dismissal. Matt’s offer of a free gift was graciously rejected because he had more important matters to deal with.
So Glenn, you can take a piece of tissue paper, and clean the brown off your nose, and walk around with your head high supporting a pariah that acts without remorse. Karma does exist in this world, is swift, and comes seven-fold.
Mark
Courtesy of eBay:
Jan-21-16 19:47:23 PST
Dear 2011fahi,
Hi,
I wanted to ask if you'd do a buy it now of 3000 I've been wanting this foe a long time please help me with this.
Sincerely,
Matt
Jan-21-16 19:53:11 PST
Dear mrfjst,
yes I do accept the offer.I will change the listing to the $3000.00 buy it now in minutes.
Regards:
Fahi
Jan-22-16 08:15:17 PST
Dear 2011fahi,
Hi,
please give her my best and final offer of 6000 which is twice what the agreed upon amount was. If not I will proceed with eBay as I need to protect myself due to this was a legally binding contract at the 3000 yet I was trying to make us all happy. I hope we can finish this up.I am NOT trying to be a pain but I am pretty upset as you can imagine and would prefer to complete the sale vs going the legal route with eBay, as this would hurt feedback and the ability to continue selling.after reviewing the messages in the sale eBay s legal department views in my favor as we had contract. as I said I am willing to go higher to make everybody happy but the legal route with eBay they ll go with original contract of 3000 as that was the legally binding contract that was breached and the reason for cancellation as they said was not deemed legal cause for backing out. let s please work together and walk away witplease let me know how to proceed, I hope all is well.
Sincerely,
Matt
Matt's Feedback:
A SELLER WITH VALUES AND INTEGRITY, I WILL ALWAYS BUY W/ CONFIDENCE FROM SELLER! mrfjst ( 217 ) During past month Private
A SELLER WITH VALUES AND INTEGRITY THAT ARE RARELY SEEN! AN AMAZING SELLER! mrfjst ( 217 ) During past month Private
OUCH! What is the value MR Expert? It appears that ALOT of people wanted this! I was curious of the value. I thought my post was asking that??? I DO NOT KNOW? Maybe my wording was off? Everybody was talking about it, so I chimed in. Please let me know what posts I can and cant do. I did not realize you were the moderator.
1. I have never claimed to be a KING expert. NOR THE VOICE of a serious King collector. and you are right I DO NOT know the difference between a manuscript and what was supposedly offered and bought. Still confused. PLEASE EDUCATE ME. You OBVIOUSLY know a lot about everything. What I DID to you to get such a vile attack is beyond me. I am scratching my head just like Br!an is doing. I collect first edition flat signed books, Gift editions and cheap ARCs. I have fun doing it and try to treat everyone with respect and honesty. You have 32 posts, never met me and never talked to me WHY SUCH HATE?
Why such a vile attack. Why the hate? I could NEVER EVER (nor do I try) to assign VALUE PRICE or give other members collecting advice - I collect what I collect for fun. I come to these boards for the same reason.
2. I am not and was never elected President of the Matthew Fisher fan club. But I think he is a great guy and will join as long as the membership is free and I can get some free gifts for signing up.
3. You are obviously not a member of such club.
4. Were you following me in Florida? You are scaring me.
Slow mutant said: Seriously Glenn, although I have never met you, nor would I want to What did I do to you?????
Slow mutant said: I am at a complete loss to try to understand why you made such a stupid, pointless post ----- have you read any of my other posts or 99% of all the other posts on this website? I would venture to guess there are a lot of stupid posts and a lot more pointless ones. Your post appears to be vindictive, mean spirited and a great attempt at character assassination against me and without sounding like the president of the MFFC a diatribe against MATT.
5. What is your name and address. I think I need a restraining order.
6 This appears to be a case of bullying against me. and some strong fiction in your narrative. Did someone REALLY lose their job?
RESPECT and INTEGRITY please look up these words and call me. I DONT KNOW YOU WHY THE HATE?
There are always two sides to a STORY. I always try to listen to both sides. SLOW MUTANT obviously has way more information than I DO. But his/her post obviously has an agenda. I just cant figure out what that agenda is? It appears he/she has tons of information - way more than I do.
I am sad about the direction this is going in and some other members posts (HATRED, Rudeness, Ignorance). I expect better on these boards. I now have 2 enemies it appears. WHY?
Don't worry, Glenn! We still love you!
John
Glen I think we both know that everyone on this board knew who got that proof the minute it sold for the price it did.
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