"Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes they win." - SK
WTB:
- S/L 'Storm Front' Jim Butcher (Subterranean Press)
- S/L 'Fool Moon' Jim Butcher (Subterranean Press)
Gonna have to give some of these a try. Thanks.
"Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes they win." - SK
WTB:
- S/L 'Storm Front' Jim Butcher (Subterranean Press)
- S/L 'Fool Moon' Jim Butcher (Subterranean Press)
I have my first editions arranged chronologically and will be adding the Bachman Book hardcover. Where does this fit in? You all understand that OCD feeling right?
You might want to squeeze in a COTW 1st PB after Skeleton Crew, but before Bachman Books hardback...
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
I was looking for some insight as to how good of a deal this turned out to be. I know it's hard to tell without actually having them in-hand, but I'm hoping I did the right thing. The lot ended up at just over $450 after shipping.
https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/-1-c-B624D9199A
Without verifying that each HB is a true US 1st/1st, I would stay away.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
I guess it all depends on your objective for this purchase, if you are just looking to get a bunch of reading copies, its not bad at only $8.50 a book. Some I think are 1/1, so they maybe be in the $10-$30. (well you may need to see the cover to make sure they are not BCE)
Wanted:
'Salem's Lot Portfolio #606
Fairy Tale UK S/L
I thought it was a good deal, ending at $236 (after fees). Then it was sent to the shipper and that was another $230! I guess I'll know what I'm stuck with when they get here next week. If worst comes to worst, I'll put them up locally and try to make my money back.
I don't think they're BCE's because they all appear larger. I've got a Pet Sematary BCE and it's much smaller than Wastelands paperback.
Well, there's a lesson for you. I always make sure of the final fees prior to bidding on online auctions. Auctions will at least have the price, the buyers premium/auctioneer's fee and the shipping. Sometimes there are other fees, or you can only use a certain shipper, etc.. Multiple items are often very expensive to ship.
Still, you have some nice books coming. Even if they are all later printings, they are worth what you paid. I think you'll find some firsts in there and be okay in the end.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
As many of you know... I strived to get every S/L even the obscure ones like Duddits. After looking through the all the thoughts of others (and asked a few friends) I am starting to think the 1/25 King/Joe signed Road Rage with the numbered Key.... is a true blue signed limited. I am now thinking that this little book should be part of the catalogue BUT wanted others thoughts too. Thoughts?
HELP ME FIND
Insomnia #459
ANY S/L #459
Never look at the catalogue anymore since "the criteria" kept changing.