Collectible Classifieds-Primarily for Stephen King Items

[Shannon]

Please send me your best offer. Thank you.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I think that Shirley Sonderegger signed that letter. What do the experts think?

[carlosdetweiller]

I think that Shirley Sonderegger signed that letter.

I, too, think that that letter is secretarial signed.

[bdwyer19]

I think that Shirley Sonderegger signed that letter.

I, too, think that that letter is secretarial signed.

Agreed. The SK/ss on the bottom does indicate that the letter is from his secretary.

[AKC]

1/5/14: AKC SALE!!!!!

- S/L Green Mile (Remarqued PC Copy - Like New): $1,000
- S/L Firestarter (#624 - Like New): $1,100

Payment via Paypal Gift

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[herbertwest]

I think that Shirley Sonderegger signed that letter.

I, too, think that that letter is secretarial signed.

Agreed. The SK/ss on the bottom does indicate that the letter is from his secretary.

I would say so, but what about the signing? Didnt Bev once said that his office had a machine to reproduce his signature? therefore the letter could have been typed by his secretary and the signature done by this machine?
Just a random thought

[Bev Vincent]

No, I never said anything like that. Often secretaries produce letters and leave them for the boss to sign. Or they might sign them. Who knows?

[carlosdetweiller]

Jeremy, I think you are referring to an auto-pen. I have never heard that King has used one. Michael Crichton once used one to sign thousands of copies of a book quite a while ago. I think it was a gift, illustrated edition of Jurassic Park or something. It created quite a lot of negative feedback from collectors and he said it was a big mistake on his part to use it.

[Shannon]

Well ... that sucks. I'll of course go with the opinion of the experts, but in my own defense, with the exception of the n loop around thing at the end of "Stephen," doesn't that signature look a lot like the rest of these?

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...nt&redirect=no

[carlosdetweiller]

Well ... that sucks. I'll of course go with the opinion of the experts, but in my own defense, with the exception of the n loop around thing at the end of "Stephen," doesn't that signature look a lot like the rest of these?

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...nt&redirect=no

It resembles them but that is the idea of a secretarial signature. In most cases no one cares if a letter is signed by a secretary or not. It is just more convenient.

One of my "needful things" is a team signed baseball by the 1961 New York Yankees. I've seen a few but on most the sigs of Mantle and Maris are "clubhouse signatures" signed by someone else. You have to get an authenticating service to tell the difference most times and we know how error prone those services can be. I'll probably never own one just because of that.

[Merlin1958]

Well ... that sucks. I'll of course go with the opinion of the experts, but in my own defense, with the exception of the n loop around thing at the end of "Stephen," doesn't that signature look a lot like the rest of these?

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...nt&redirect=no

It resembles them but that is the idea of a secretarial signature. In most cases no one cares if a letter is signed by a secretary or not. It is just more convenient.

One of my "needful things" is a team signed baseball by the 1961 New York Yankees. I've seen a few but on most the sigs of Mantle and Maris are "clubhouse signatures" signed by someone else. You have to get an authenticating service to tell the difference most times and we know how error prone those services can be. I'll probably never own one just because of that.

I knew there was a reason why I liked you so much, Bob! LOL

Spoiler:

BTW, I have a team signed 1998 Yankee's ball that, Lee Mazzilli obtained for me. He took it to each player for a signature. That team had a few stars as well! LOL That '61 team had what? 3 HOF ers? (Ford, Mantle & Berra). '98 should produce at least 2 (Jeter & Rivera)

[herbertwest]

Jeremy, I think you are referring to an auto-pen. I have never heard that King has used one. Michael Crichton once used one to sign thousands of copies of a book quite a while ago. I think it was a gift, illustrated edition of Jurassic Park or something. It created quite a lot of negative feedback from collectors and he said it was a big mistake on his part to use it.

Yep, that is true. I thought that you mentionned that at some point King was using it, but I may be wrong.
My other opinion on this letter is that it had been typed by King's secretary and signed by him.

[carlosdetweiller]

My other opinion on this letter is that it had been typed by King's secretary and signed by him.

It was almost surely typed by Shirley Sonderegger after being dictated by King. I think that is what the "SK/ss" notation means. I don't know who signed it but I am pretty certain it wasn't King.

While the practice of secretaries signing letters is pretty common across the business world I don't recall seeing it before in letters from King's office. I have seen many letters signed by King and this is the first one I can recall that was signed by someone else. It may have some value just because it seems to be an oddity.

[Bev Vincent]

The lowercase letters on a business letter indicate the TYPIST of the letter and do not necessarily indicate who performed the actual signature.

[AKC]

SOLD!!!!!!

1/5/14: AKC SALE!!!!!

- S/L Green Mile (Remarqued PC Copy - Like New): $1,000
- S/L Firestarter (#624 - Like New): $1,100

[Merlin1958]

SOLD!!!!!!

1/5/14: AKC SALE!!!!!

- S/L Green Mile (Remarqued PC Copy - Like New): $1,000
- S/L Firestarter (#624 - Like New): $1,100

Grumble, grumble, grumble

[Rahfa]

SKELETON CREW - Lettered "I"

$3100 via Paypal gift (preferably; we'll work it out) - includes insured US shipping.

Includes the poster. Is in fine condition. Email for pix!

[stroppygoblin]

Just wanted to publicly thank and promote Matt (Lot Guy) following a recent purchase from him. A very honourable gentleman who ensured a happy transaction. Cheers Matt!

[webstar1000]

I know it is after Xmas but I am really wanting to sell my DK #576 set... So I am going to make a deal. The first 2 books are in fine/near fine shape and 1st/1st. They are NOT signed and Drawing is fine and Gunslinger is has only a hint of shelf wear. I have lots of pictures if you would like to have me send some to you. The last books right through to Wind are all matching #576 and ensures the right to any future ones in that number. They are all fine in fine slip cases. I also have a Desperation #576 if someone would like that as well. You can go through David at Bett's if you like so you will feel safe with a purchase this large. I am prepared to sell the whole lot for $5000. This is a very fair price and I will even include shipping! Add Desperation for only $250!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only reason I am doing this is cause I am VERY close to paying off my new set. Thanks guys and I hope someone out there has some cash right after the holidays... PM me for more info. kris

[k9 mommy]

~ NEW PRICE: SIGNED DOCTOR SLEEP ~
~ WILL CONSIDER TRADES ~

I have a few Doctor Sleep from PEN Canada Oct.24 2013 for sale $300.00 + shipping
Will include copy of tickets and brochure. First 4 buyers will have the actual brochure.

email me for photos of the signing and for the books: suzannewalt@rogers.com

[RIC #520]

I know it is after Xmas but I am really wanting to sell my DK #576 set... So I am going to make a deal. The first 2 books are in fine/near fine shape and 1st/1st. They are NOT signed and Drawing is fine and Gunslinger is has only a hint of shelf wear. I have lots of pictures if you would like to have me send some to you. The last books right through to Wind are all matching #576 and ensures the right to any future ones in that number. They are all fine in fine slip cases. I also have a Desperation #576 if someone would like that as well. You can go through David at Bett's if you like so you will feel safe with a purchase this large. I am prepared to sell the whole lot for $5000. This is a very fair price and I will even include shipping! Add Desperation for only $250!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only reason I am doing this is cause I am VERY close to paying off my new set. Thanks guys and I hope someone out there has some cash right after the holidays... PM me for more info. kris

Hi Kris..
I did a calculation on selling your set for $5000 based on the low/high prices from The Collector website. I certainly agree you have a very fair price at $5000. Based on the distribution equity of the books, you are selling the TWTTKH for less than $800. The total set is only 81% of the listed low sell of the books. This does not include the free gift that you offered. You probably could get more for your set by breaking them up and selling separately. . best of luck

Book Issue Low Avg High Purchase % Cost
DT2 100 $1,200 $1,40 $1,600 20.22% $1,010.83
DT3 UNK $600 $700 $800 10.11% $505.42
DT4 UNK $900 $1,000 $1,100 14.44% $722.02
DT5 200 $550 $600 $650 8.66% $433.21
DT6 175 $650 $700 $750 10.11% $505.42
DT7 225 $650 $700 $750 10.11% $505.42
LSOE 300 S650 $725 $800 10.47% $523.47
TWTTKH 350 $950 $1100 $1250 15.88% $794.22
Total $6,150 $6,925 $7,700 100.00% $5,000.00

Sorry the spaces are missing...

[Shannon]

RIC, unless I'm reading it wrong, I think you're about $1,000 off.

His DT2 isn't an S/L.

[Scoogs]

I know it is after Xmas but I am really wanting to sell my DK #576 set... So I am going to make a deal. The first 2 books are in fine/near fine shape and 1st/1st. They are NOT signed and Drawing is fine and Gunslinger is has only a hint of shelf wear. I have lots of pictures if you would like to have me send some to you. The last books right through to Wind are all matching #576 and ensures the right to any future ones in that number. They are all fine in fine slip cases. I also have a Desperation #576 if someone would like that as well. You can go through David at Bett's if you like so you will feel safe with a purchase this large. I am prepared to sell the whole lot for $5000. This is a very fair price and I will even include shipping! Add Desperation for only $250!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The only reason I am doing this is cause I am VERY close to paying off my new set. Thanks guys and I hope someone out there has some cash right after the holidays... PM me for more info. kris

Hi Kris..
I did a calculation on selling your set for $5000 based on the low/high prices from The Collector website. I certainly agree you have a very fair price at $5000. Based on the distribution equity of the books, you are selling the TWTTKH for less than $800. The total set is only 81% of the listed low sell of the books. This does not include the free gift that you offered. You probably could get more for your set by breaking them up and selling separately. . best of luck

Book Issue Low Avg High Purchase % Cost
DT2 100 $1,200 $1,40 $1,600 20.22% $1,010.83
DT3 UNK $600 $700 $800 10.11% $505.42
DT4 UNK $900 $1,000 $1,100 14.44% $722.02
DT5 200 $550 $600 $650 8.66% $433.21
DT6 175 $650 $700 $750 10.11% $505.42
DT7 225 $650 $700 $750 10.11% $505.42
LSOE 300 S650 $725 $800 10.47% $523.47
TWTTKH 350 $950 $1100 $1250 15.88% $794.22
Total $6,150 $6,925 $7,700 100.00% $5,000.00

Sorry the spaces are missing...

Those prices for DT5, 6, 7 and LSOE seem a lot higher than actual market prices have been recently.
LSOE and DT 7 in particular can easily be had in the $300 to 350 range. (obviously matching numbers will bump the prices up a bit).

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but I don't think the price ranges in the descriptions on the collector's site have been updated in a long time.
He usually has an ebay history chart with more recent pricing.

[RIC #520]

RIC, unless I'm reading it wrong, I think you're about $1,000 off.

His DT2 isn't an S/L.

Shannon.. the spreadsheet is based on all of them being S/Ls.. I did not pickup on the description w/DT2 not S/L, so you are correct. The sheet is off, so I attached revised figures without DT2. This places the set as being 100% of low The Collector estimates. May not as good of a deal as I first thought, but still not real bad.

Book__Issue______Low_______Avg______High____purcha se %_____Cost
DT3____________$600_______$700_____$800_____12.67% _____$633.48
DT4____________$900_____ $1,000____$1,100____18.10%_____ $904.98
DT5__200_______$550_______$600_____$650_____10.86% _____$542.99
DT6__175_______$650_______$700_____$750_____12.67% _____$633.48
DT7__225_______$650_______$700_____$750_____12.67% _____$633.48
LSOE_300_______$650_______$725_____$800_____13.12% _____$656.11
TWTTKH_350____$950______$1100____$1250_____19.91%_ ____$995.48
Total_________ $4,950______$5,525___$6,100_____100.00%___$5,000.0 0

[Jimimck]

I agree that some of The Collectors esitmates (even at the low end) seem to be a bit high for V through VII. But you have to remember that while books 1 and 2 aren't S/L's, they are still included and so $5k is a fair deal IMO.