Betts Books

[Patrick]

You rock, David. I'll say this, I virtually never bought a thing when Stu owned Betts. I liked looking at the inventory list, but, as you point out, his prices were always high. David, in the time that you've owned the business, I have been a repeat customer and consider Betts to be a viable, fair market source of collectible King.

I agree with Lou, I'll bet sales increase after the website upgrade.

[George at C-Springs]

Here here!

Lou, where are you at in Iowa? I spent a lot of time in the bustling metropolis of Fort Dodge.

[Lou Creed]

The Ottumwa area.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The Ottumwa area.

Radar O Reilly's home town.

I'm showing my age now...haha

Mulleins

[wizardsrainbow]

#2 sold overnight.....ONLY #4 is left....6 of 7 sold in less than 24 hours....very pleased

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I like the profile of #4.

For those that are buying, I suggest getting Archival tissue (cutting to size), and place between the artwork and the opposite page. Not that I've ever seen an issue, it's just something I like to do for piece of mind.

I buy from here

http://www.archivalmethods.com/Produ...&Productid=109

11x14 size is perfect to work with and always gives me extra.

Mulleins

[TwistedNadine]

Also...coming VERY soon....existing consigneee gave me some new listings.......OLD SK books, inscribed....some nice ones. Won't want to miss these!

Looking forward to these, David! ETA on listing them?

[TwistedNadine]

I like the profile of #4.

For those that are buying, I suggest getting Archival tissue (cutting to size), and place between the artwork and the opposite page. Not that I've ever seen an issue, it's just something I like to do for piece of mind.

I buy from here

http://www.archivalmethods.com/Produ...&Productid=109

11x14 size is perfect to work with and always gives me extra.

Mulleins

Thanks for that, I actually did come across a book that has smudges on the opposite page of a drawing. Good tip

[Shannon]

David = My next baby daddy

Love you, friendo!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I like the profile of #4.

For those that are buying, I suggest getting Archival tissue (cutting to size), and place between the artwork and the opposite page. Not that I've ever seen an issue, it's just something I like to do for piece of mind.

I buy from here

http://www.archivalmethods.com/Produ...&Productid=109

11x14 size is perfect to work with and always gives me extra.

Mulleins

Thanks for that, I actually did come across a book that has smudges on the opposite page of a drawing. Good tip

If you look at the pictures on the Betts website you can see where the ink has bled to the oposite page.

[carlosdetweiller]

If you look at the pictures on the Betts website you can see where the ink has bled to the oposite page.

I thought so too, initially. But I think those markings are just part of the design of that page and are supposed to be there. Unless we are talking about different markings.

[Cutter]

...and believe me, Betts itself is a full time job, but it IS BY FAR THE MOST FUN I'VE EVER HAD IN A JOB.

I just thought this was really cool. That is wonderful to heard David.

btw, I love the remarques. Even though that is not how I would envision Roland, I think those books are going to be easily worth the value you are selling them for and a good deal for the buyers. McKean is a superstar artist with tons of fans. More fans from the Gaiman camp than King camp, though.

[wizardsrainbow]

LAST REMARQUE SOLD! All 7 ARE GONE!

[AKC]

LAST REMARQUE SOLD! All 7 ARE GONE!

David, that's fantastic news! Congratulations and THANK YOU for bringing these to us!

I can't wait to post mine in the New Pride & Joy Thread!!!!!

AKC

[Tito_Villa]

Congratulations David, they weren't my cup of tea but that's the thing about art, some love it and some don't. Good for those that purchased them though, a very limited remarque.

[Ben Staad]

Congrats to David and all of the new owners of these books.

[Randall Flagg]

Considering how fast they sold, I would say David under-priced them.

[Rahfa]

I don't know...they sold because the price was right and people jumped on them right away. Yeah, a couple people might have paid $1500, or $1300, but all of them? You never know.

If you overprice and they do NOT sell, and they just sit there? That drives buyers away...so it's better for the first seller to make the money, be happy and move on to the next thing.

[Randall Flagg]

True. Retail is all about "turns".

[mistercrowley]

Bought a signed limited of 11/22/63 from Betts at a very good price Saturday. Now just waiting for my CC to be charged and for it to ship

[wizardsrainbow]

Bought a signed limited of 11/22/63 from Betts at a very good price Saturday. Now just waiting for my CC to be charged and for it to ship

Gee, who knew I was behind on things??? I cry your pardon.

[mistercrowley]

I'm just excited to get an actual signed limited after getting screwed by Simon and Schuster multiple times and then buying a signed trade edition only to receive a forgery. It's been quite an adventure

[AKC]

Sorry mistercrowley but David is VERY BUSY getting all of MY books (11 to be exact) together and ready for shipment......

It's quite possible that I will use all of YOUR packing peanuts and bubble wrap so you may have to wait a week or so......



AKC

P.S. Good to see that the bug has bitten you......

[mistercrowley]

Wow that is a ton of books. You can have my packing peanuts. Those little bastards are a pain the ass. They fall everywhere and cling to everything

[Merlin1958]

Congrats David!!! Nice sale!!