Stephen King Collecting Questions

[Randall Flagg]

The last person I would want to get into a debate with about SK valuation is you.
I still stand by my statement, but also recognize that to quibble over $25 isn't the best use of ones time. If the book appeals to a person and they can afford it, certainly they should take advantage of the opportunity to buy it.
The book is listed as a BIN @ $225. The market will determine if the price is correct (at this time).

[carlosdetweiller]

The last person I would want to get into a debate with about SK valuation is you.
I still stand by my statement, but also recognize that to quibble over $25 isn't the best use of ones time. If the book appeals to a person and they can afford it, certainly they should take advantage of the opportunity to buy it.
The book is listed as a BIN @ $225. The market will determine if the price is correct (at this time).


I'm probably the last person someone would want to ask anyway and I almost never chime in on the thread where people ask for valuations. I seem to have a tendency to overpay if it is something I really want and is legit.

Still, it has become more and more difficult, esp. on eBay, to safely buy signed King books. To me that one seemed legit in every way and I couldn't find anything in the usual online areas that was cheaper than (or even close to) Greg's asking price. If someone is looking for a signed HEARTS IN ATLANTIS that looks like a slam-dunk to me.

[e_taylor]

The last person I would want to get into a debate with about SK valuation is you.
I still stand by my statement, but also recognize that to quibble over $25 isn't the best use of ones time. If the book appeals to a person and they can afford it, certainly they should take advantage of the opportunity to buy it.
The book is listed as a BIN @ $225. The market will determine if the price is correct (at this time).


I'm probably the last person someone would want to ask anyway and I almost never chime in on the thread where people ask for valuations. I seem to have a tendency to overpay if it is something I really want and is legit.

Still, it has become more and more difficult, esp. on eBay, to safely buy signed King books. To me that one seemed legit in every way and I couldn't find anything in the usual online areas that was cheaper than (or even close to) Greg's asking price. If someone is looking for a signed HEARTS IN ATLANTIS that looks like a slam-dunk to me.

Ahhh... now I have to decide if I really want it right now. Its one of three trade editions I have on my list to get signed copies of... but, the Canadian dollar isn't doing too shit hot right now... so you have to ad 20%... I'll hum and haw about it for a bit, probably let this listing go, and if it hasn't sold, email Greg and see if he can throw in the shipping or something.

[Fsmdr]

You can also email the seller. Usually if the item does not sell for the asking price and see if the seller might be willing to sell to you for less direct. But of course it counts heavily if you trust the seller will deliver since it's a private transaction.

It's strange but I sometimes get more inquiry from buyers after the listing ends than before.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

This seller is trustworthy and will do a deal with you if it does not sell. I've bought a lot of books from him.

[e_taylor]

This seller is trustworthy and will do a deal with you if it does not sell. I've bought a lot of books from him.

Yah, I've bought a number of books from him too. Greg's a stand up guy - theres zero trust issues with him.

[Rusher]

Hi Guys, I normally don't post on here but I had to share this book I just picked up. I just bought this book from a woman who had it signed at the Just Books Too bookstore in Old Greenwich, CT when the book first came out in 2004. Its the DT VII book and was signed by both Stephen King and Michael Whelan at the signing that they did together. Anyone wanna guess what I paid ???? Im so excited !!!! Not that I want to sell it, but what do you think the market value would be on this one ?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Hi Guys, I normally don't post on here but I had to share this book I just picked up. I just bought this book from a woman who had it signed at the Just Books Too bookstore in Old Greenwich, CT when the book first came out in 2004. Its the DT VII book and was signed by both Stephen King and Michael Whelan at the signing that they did together. Anyone wanna guess what I paid ???? Im so excited !!!! Not that I want to sell it, but what do you think the market value would be on this one ?

Hello Rusher,

Your always welcome to post here. :)

Your asking for two answers. I'll take a stab it:

1st question: "Anyone wanna guess what I paid???" $110

2nd question: "what do you think the market value would be?" $275


Of course, this is me just guessing.

Anyone else?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Rusher]

Thanks for the info. I don't want to sell it but I was just wondering what people thought about the market value of the book. Can you believe I bought this book from this woman for 67.00 ??? What a steal

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks for the info. I don't want to sell it but I was just wondering what people thought about the market value of the book. Can you believe I bought this book from this woman for 67.00 ??? What a steal

That really is a great buy. It is obvious that the seller does not keep up with collectible King books. Still, she made a profit. She likely paid retail price of $35 for the book when she was at the signing. She probably thought she was making a handsome profit. Good deal for you. Congratulations.

[wizardsrainbow]

Hi Guys, I normally don't post on here but I had to share this book I just picked up. I just bought this book from a woman who had it signed at the Just Books Too bookstore in Old Greenwich, CT when the book first came out in 2004. Its the DT VII book and was signed by both Stephen King and Michael Whelan at the signing that they did together. Anyone wanna guess what I paid ???? Im so excited !!!! Not that I want to sell it, but what do you think the market value would be on this one ?


Rusher, welcome and GREAT acquisition at a GREAT price. Nicely done!

[turtlex]

Thanks for the info. I don't want to sell it but I was just wondering what people thought about the market value of the book. Can you believe I bought this book from this woman for 67.00 ??? What a steal


Wow, great find, indeed. Congratulations.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m168/Los_The_Red/V_mask_50.gif
( Inserting little V head because it's Nov 5th )

[jhanic]

Very nice, Rusher, and a GREAT buy! Please feel free to contribute more often!

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I was wondering what edition, and what date will go down as the World's First Edition hardback of "Just After Sunset".

I was able to buy the UK Hodder & Stoughton hardback on Saturday 1st November. (The official release date of this is 2 days AFTER the Scribner version).

I know some others got it before 1st November, but I think they were review copies.

Any other suggestions?

[jhanic]

An Addall search shows a number of listings that have 1 November as the issue date:

AddAll Search Just After Sunset (http://used.addall.com/SuperRare/submitRare.cgi?author=Stephen+King&title=Just+After+Sunset&keyword=&isbn=&order=PRICE&ordering=DESC&dispCurr=USD&binding=Any+Binding&min=&max=&timeout=20&match=Y&store=Abebooks&store=AbebooksDE&store=AbebooksFR&store=AbebooksUK&store=Alibris&store=Amazon&store=AmazonUK&store=AmazonDE&store=AmazonFR&store=Antiqbook&store=Biblio&store=Biblion&store=Bibliophile&store=Bibliopoly&store=Booksandcollectibles&store=Half&store=ILAB&store=LivreRareBook&store=Powells&store=Strandbooks&store=ZVAB)

John

[herbertwest]

I think that the 1st WW edition was the italian one.


I just heard that the Italian version of Just After Sunset will be called Al Crepuscolo and released on October 21st. I

http://www.sperling.it/scheda/978882004601
http://www.stephenking.it/

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I think that the 1st WW edition was the italian one.


October 31st. That's certainly the earliest date. Do you know for sure that this was available then?

[Brice]

Not the 31st, but the 21st. :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Not the 31st, but the 21st. :)

Thanks Brice. My word blindness and dyslexia is gtetign wores. :thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

I think that the 1st WW edition was the italian one.


October 31st. That's certainly the earliest date. Do you know for sure that this was available then?


the publisher's website doesnt give any date.
However, the italian website http://www.stephenking.it/ seems to confirm that date

Translation by google... (lol)

"At Dusk": Italian world premiere?
Latest News
Friday 17 October 2008



The discrepancy between the date of publication Italian and American, which we discussed in previous articles, it seems the end result in what would be the first Italian world premiere of a Stephen King book.

The release date planned Italian (always in the absence of official Commission Decision Sperling) remains on 21 October 2008, to confirm not only are more and Unilibro IBS, as reported earlier, but also BOL, University Bookcase (which indeed it is already in publication) and many others.

The news has aroused the interest of the famous site Lilja's Library, who writes:

I just heard that the Italian version of Just After Sunset will be called At Dusk and released on October 21st. If that is correct it would be the first edition released. It's quite rare that there is an edition released ahead of the U.S. ed. and I'll make sure to check this out some more ...

When in doubt, next Tuesday is better to make a leap in library ...


"At Dusk" in library
Latest News
Monday 20 October 2008

So is truly world premiere.

"At Dusk" is released in major bookstores and tomorrow should be available on a large scale.


the better would be to ask to an italian guy... mullein? or maybe, asking the "copyright date" on the book : if october or november printed in the book...

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks for this info Herb. Looks like the Italian version should be regarded as the "First".

The date will probably not be listed on the copyright page. Only the year, if it's the same as the Hodder & Stoughton edition.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

http://www.ibs.it/code/9788820046019/king-stephen/crepuscolo.html

Italian Sperling & Kupfer release in October of Just After Sunset.

I'm waiting on my Rome contact to see what's on the copyright page. It really is starting to look like Sperling released first.

Sperling did something similar on a hardcover copy of Colorado Kid during the US release of the paperback (see my picture)

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[herbertwest]

you mean that the italian Colorado Kid was the true 1st too?

In Italia & USA you dont have an 'official release month' state in the books???


In France, we have both the printing date & the "dépôt légal" being the official registration of the book... the only way to find out the 1st editions/ printings...

[Room 217 Caretaker]

you mean that the italian Colorado Kid was the true 1st too?

In Italia & USA you dont have an 'official release month' state in the books???


In France, we have both the printing date & the "dépôt légal" being the official registration of the book... the only way to find out the 1st editions/ printings...

As far as I know, US released the first edition in Paperback before anyone else. During my visit to Rome, I watched a clerk unpack the books. I told my wife, "that looks like a hardback". I asked to see one immediately because at that time, I had never seen a hardback version of Colorado Kid. Didn't know one existed. Only the US Paperback.

It's a cool find for me. It's the same size as the paperback but has a dustjacket that matches the print on the book.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Randall Flagg]

In Italia & USA you dont have an 'official release month' state in the books???

We have what the retail industry calls a "Street date". That is the date the book is first allowed to be sold to the public. Usually but not always Street dates for books and DVD's fall on Tuesdays. Comics fall on Wednesdays.
Street date for JAS in the USA is Tuesday November 11, 2008.

[Tatts4Life]

I did some quick looking through the forum and can't really find anything that answers my question. How do I start collecting S/L books from authors? Right now my top authors are Stephen King, and Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. I know one thing would be to go look on Ebay and do searching on there. But spending that kind of money is out of the question for me. Are there any sites I can go to to sign up or something? I've never done any collecting so I wouldn't know where to start. Thanks for any help you guys have.

[herbertwest]

In Italia & USA you dont have an 'official release month' state in the books???

We have what the retail industry calls a "Street date". That is the date the book is first allowed to be sold to the public. Usually but not always Street dates for books and DVD's fall on Tuesdays. Comics fall on Wednesdays.
Street date for JAS in the USA is Tuesday November 11, 2008.

Yeah, but apparently you dont even have a month stated in the book, except the printing one, right?

[Randall Flagg]

Welcome to Calvin's Corner. The least expensive way to obtain a Stephen King S/L is to be on the mailing list of numerous small press publishers. When a book is announced, you have the best chance at purchasing it at issue price. That being said, you will probably find that issue price is expensive.
Kings most recent five S/L's were:
2006 Secretary of Dreams. Volume 1 Issue Price:$300
2007 The Green Mile. Issue Price:$900
2007 Postscripts 10. Issue Price:$150
2007 The Colorado Kid. Issue Price:$250
2007 Dandelion Wine 50th Anniversary. Issue Price:$750

A quick search of ABE (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=douglas+preston&sortby=1&x=36&y=15) revealed some expensive First editions by Preston/Child, but no Signed Limiteds.

[Randall Flagg]

In Italia & USA you dont have an 'official release month' state in the books???

We have what the retail industry calls a "Street date". That is the date the book is first allowed to be sold to the public. Usually but not always Street dates for books and DVD's fall on Tuesdays. Comics fall on Wednesdays.
Street date for JAS in the USA is Tuesday November 11, 2008.

Yeah, but apparently you dont even have a month stated in the book, except the printing one, right?
Not having a trade copy of JAS, I can't say. The U.S. trade of Duma Key did state: "First Scribner hardcover edition January, 2008"

[Tatts4Life]

It might be expensive but it can beat Ebay most of the time. I was looking on there and some of those books are going for a lot of money.

[jhanic]

A lot of the sellers on ABE are willing to lower their prices if you ask. It's worth a try!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Here are some, but certainly not all small press publishers who have done or could do a King S/L. I suggest you get on their mailing lists.

Additionally, given these tough economic times, there are a handful of King S/L's that can be purchased at close to if not the original issue price.


www.subterraneanpress.com (http://www.subterraneanpress.com)

www.pspublishing.co.uk/ (http://www.pspublishing.co.uk/)

http://www.cemeterydance.com/

www.gauntletpress.com (http://www.gauntletpress.com)

https://secure.grantbooks.com/ (https://secure.grantbooks.com/)

www.centipedepress.com/ (http://www.centipedepress.com/)

[jhanic]

You might also want to check out the following site. Tomas has LOTS of valuable information regarding King s/l editions, plus a section in which you can check out some of those up for sale.

The Collector (http://skcollector.com/index.html)

John

[turtlex]

Thanks for the links, Jerome!

Oops, and thanks John, you snuck that in while I was replying!

[Sir_Boomme]

I still have my old msn KingsCloset webgroup up...though it's pretty much dead now that i spend all my time here.

it has a quick link page you can book mark that lists a lot of the collecting websites... including most of the publishers listed above.

some of the links might be dead... but i think the majority of them still work.

here's the link to the main page... then in the left margin...click the "GREAT Web Links for King Collectors" tab. i have that page bookmarked and it makes it easy to go all over.

link:
http://groups.msn.com/KingsCloset/

the msn groups are closing in feb. 2009 - but i'll probably move the group to Multiply- if it doesn't involve money and lots of time.

[jhanic]

Thanks for posting that, Terry. I was one of the members of that site what seems like a long time ago. I switched internet providers and somehow never transferred that link to my current one. I've since remedied that.

John

[turtlex]

Friends - In your opinion, what is a WasteLands ARC worth, in fine condition?

[jhanic]

Do you mean the Grant ARC or the Plume one? The Grant should be about $300, the Plume about $250.

John

[turtlex]

I was refering to the Grant one, from what I can tell.

Thanks, John.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Friends - In your opinion, what is a WasteLands ARC worth, in fine condition?

Grant Proof on ebay now $145 Buy it now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-3-US-Proof_W0QQitemZ270299507060QQihZ017QQcategoryZ2922 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Plume Proof on ebay now $175 Buy it now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-3-Scarce-Plume-Proof_W0QQitemZ270299506568QQihZ017QQcategoryZ2922 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[jhanic]

Those are cheap! Amazing!

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Friends - In your opinion, what is a WasteLands ARC worth, in fine condition?

Grant Proof on ebay now $145 Buy it now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-3-US-Proof_W0QQitemZ270299507060QQihZ017QQcategoryZ2922 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Plume Proof on ebay now $175 Buy it now:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-3-Scarce-Plume-Proof_W0QQitemZ270299506568QQihZ017QQcategoryZ2922 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Condition a little rough.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[turtlex]

Well - talk about jumping in first and asking questions later - after telling me about the ARC she saw, my girlfriend went and bought it !!! Just a tad impulsive.

Not sure if you all can see this linkage but I'd love your opinions on this - the condition looks pretty good to me. They list it as fine and in protective bag.

$130 BIN.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-3-Waste-Lands-Grant-ARC-Proof_W0QQitemZ320316616472QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m320316616472&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[jhanic]

A good buy! Congratulations!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Well - talk about jumping in first and asking questions later - after telling me about the ARC she saw, my girlfriend went and bought it !!! Just a tad impulsive.

Not sure if you all can see this linkage but I'd love your opinions on this - the condition looks pretty good to me. They list it as fine and in protective bag.

$130 BIN.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-3-Waste-Lands-Grant-ARC-Proof_W0QQitemZ320316616472QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m320316616472&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

The book is a keeper and your girlfriend is too.

[Scoogs]

Well - talk about jumping in first and asking questions later - after telling me about the ARC she saw, my girlfriend went and bought it !!! Just a tad impulsive.

Not sure if you all can see this linkage but I'd love your opinions on this - the condition looks pretty good to me. They list it as fine and in protective bag.

$130 BIN.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-3-Waste-Lands-Grant-ARC-Proof_W0QQitemZ320316616472QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m320316616472&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A13%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318


Thank your girlfriend for me. I'm glad to see that it's going to a fellow forum member.
Now you should tell here about that DT IV ARC I also have for sale. ;-)

It will be in the mail on Tuesday. I'd mail it out tomorrow, but I wanted to get a little more bubble wrap for it first.

[turtlex]

A good buy! Congratulations!

John

Thanks, John. Means a lot coming from you.




The book is a keeper and your girlfriend is too.

:thumbsup: Very cool. I'm relieved when the folks here give their approvals. Your opinions mean so much to me. Thank you.



Thank your girlfriend for me. I'm glad to see that it's going to a fellow forum member.

Now you should tell here about that DT IV ARC I also have for sale. ;-)

It will be in the mail on Tuesday. I'd mail it out tomorrow, but I wanted to get a little more bubble wrap for it first.

Ha! Cool. Yup, my very first ARC. Oh, big thank you's were sent - for sure. Yeah, bubble wrap my new baby up good! And all kidding aside - Thanks for taking care with the shipping.

[Randall Flagg]

I was hoping to get some thoughts on the value of a SK signed French copy of The Running Man. Book is in Near Fine shape.


http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/4016/rmfrenchcoverpd3.jpg


http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/1640/rmfrenchsksigma9.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I was hoping to get some thoughts on the value of a SK signed French copy of The Running Man. Book is in Near Fine shape.


It has Stephen King's name as the author, so it's not an original Bachman release.

$75 for the signature?

[herbertwest]

I dont even own a french signed book... :-(
IMO, its worths $1.... :orely: :P

PS : i didnt notice it because of the flash on the picture, but it looks like a 1st edition... maybe a reprint? could you post a picture of the printing page? (near the end)

[Randall Flagg]

I was hoping to get some thoughts on the value of a SK signed French copy of The Running Man. Book is in Near Fine shape.


It has Stephen King's name as the author, so it's not an original Bachman release.

$75 for the signature?

I am pretty sure it is the first French release-March 1988. At the time of the first Signet Bachman printings (1982 for The Running Man) to my knowledge there were no French printings.
Wow! An unsigned French Carrie goes for ~$78 and this book signed only $75:(

[mae]

Strange how the title wasn't translated into French.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Wow! An unsigned French Carrie goes for ~$78 and this book signed only $75:(

You can never tell how the market is going to go.

I just won a 1987 Eyes of the Dragon UK MacDonald proof on eBay for £6. ($10). :dance:

[jhanic]

That was a very good buy!

John

[herbertwest]

I was hoping to get some thoughts on the value of a SK signed French copy of The Running Man. Book is in Near Fine shape.


It has Stephen King's name as the author, so it's not an original Bachman release.

$75 for the signature?

I am pretty sure it is the first French release-March 1988. At the time of the first Signet Bachman printings (1982 for The Running Man) to my knowledge there were no French printings.
Wow! An unsigned French Carrie goes for ~$78 and this book signed only $75:(

If the printing date is feb-march 1988, then yep it is a 1st ed.
Are you willing to get rid of it?


Strange how the title wasn't translated into French
There are other exemple like this:
o The 1st french ed of Dead Zone was called "l'accident" but then the title got back to Dead Zone (i guess coz of the movie)
o Dreamcatcher
o Creepshow

The weirdest is probably From a Buick 8. It have been published under the name of Roadmaster...

Finally, one can be confusing : Danse Macabre, is the french title of Nightshift Collection... and the english title of the essay about horror, while it have been published under the french name of Anatomie de l'horreur
:orely:

Pretty cheap MrRabbit!

[carlosdetweiller]

I just won a 1987 Eyes of the Dragon UK MacDonald proof on eBay for £6. ($10). :dance:

Can you post a link to the auction? That is a very scarce proof and a fantastic price.

I've never seen a really nice copy, though. The off white covers show every blemish and stain.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I will post a picture and the link on Thursday.

[Ari_Racing]

Does anyone know where can I purchase those transparent films that protect the dustjackets?

Thanks!

[turtlex]

Ari - try www.brodart.com

[e_taylor]

Does anyone know where can I purchase those transparent films that protect the dustjackets?

Thanks!

Theres also dealers on eBay, I find Pages LLC to be great. http://stores.ebay.ca/Pages-LLC-USA

[Ari_Racing]

THANKS!!! :)

[tippy4]

Does anyone know where can I purchase those transparent films that protect the dustjackets?

Thanks!

Ari,

The Brodart site is a little difficult to navigate in my opinion.

Here is the direct link to the covers I use.

Brodart Fold-On® Archival (http://www.shopbrodart.com/shop/cb/product.aspx?pgid=3359&catnum=10425001&attvalueid=25599&attid=12707#prodGrid_bookmark)

I keep two or three sizes on hand, and like to use a cover that is a little longer than the dust jacket itself to make sure it is completely covered.

The height of the cover is never exactly the height of the just jacket, so just use a slightly taller cover and fold it down. It takes some practice, but is not too difficult.

[jhanic]

All this GREAT information should be moved to its own thread in the Collecting Tutorials forum. It'll be a lot easier to find then.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Excellent idea John. I created the thread and copied the last few posts into it.

[batsker]

I would specifically get the kind that are designed not to stick together. I've gotten a few batches that were problematic once the books were on the shelves.

[Chap]

Hello collectors :)

first of, let me just say that I have never collected anything seriously, so I'm very new to stuff like this. therefore my question might be dumb.

Now, yesterday I noticed my copy of The Stand is a bit "bugged". One of the pages/sheets isn't cut correctly, so there's a piece of paper sticking out. It's as someone took a small piece of paper and taped it to the page (but without the tape of course, it's just a natural extension of the page). As you can see, I don't really know how to explain it in english, so I'll post a picture tomorrow or something. :P

The question is, would this be worth something? :blush:
I know misprints and stuff like that is worth more than the standard books, so I have to ask!

[jhanic]

What you are describing is a fairly common error in printing that doesn't make the book any more valuable. All that happened is that a page got turned under during the printing process, then the pages were cut with the mistake. It's not a big deal. I'd use such a book as my reading copy.

John

[Chap]

thanks for the reply jhanic!

All my books are "the reading copy", so this one will remain so ;)

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks for helping John.
I'm going to merge this into our Collecting Questions thread.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

From the Mod at SKMB:

Right now he's working on the edits for Under the Dome. He did finish a novella called Mortality but I don't think that's been sold for publication yet.

[wizardsrainbow]

We all eagerly await any scraps King throws our way.

[wizardsrainbow]

Questions for all of you:

I sold 2 partial DT sets over the weekend. Prices I got were decent, but far from what they would have brought even a year ago. I have enough from the proceeds to buy all the LSOE sets I want.

I still have 2 partial sets left, bith numbers under 500 and one is a very low number.

My question is this: Is the current market the best we are going to see for the DT sets for the foreseeable future, in which case I should try to sell my other 2 partial sets while the getting is decent (I won't say good)? Or should I acquire the matching number LSOE S/L and AE (with another chance at a remarque) and sell the whole thing later?

What is your opinion please?

Thanks

[jhanic]

Agreed. And when the scraps are novellas, we're even more eager!

(And Rabbit Trick, you should also post this up in the Oracle!)

John

[turtlex]

Speaking as someone who owns no S/Ls - wiz, I would get the the LSoE and add those. Since I can't get the S/L of those, if I get a set eventually - I would want those included. Just from my perspective.

[e_taylor]

Questions for all of you:

I sold 2 partial DT sets over the weekend. Prices I got were decent, but far from what they would have brought even a year ago. I have enough from the proceeds to buy all the LSOE sets I want.

I still have 2 partial sets left, bith numbers under 500 and one is a very low number.

My question is this: Is the current market the best we are going to see for the DT sets for the foreseeable future, in which case I should try to sell my other 2 partial sets while the getting is decent (I won't say good)? Or should I acquire the matching number LSOE S/L and AE (with another chance at a remarque) and sell the whole thing later?

What is your opinion please?

Thanks

I would say if you can wait 3-5 years for both the King market and the economy as a whole to right itself, do that. If you don't want to sit on them, or could use the money better for other things - this is probably the time to sell.

[CRinVA]

:rock: Man I am so glad that SK announced his retirement a few years back. he has been quite prolific since! I love his Novellas! :rock:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Questions for all of you:

I sold 2 partial DT sets over the weekend. Prices I got were decent, but far from what they would have brought even a year ago. I have enough from the proceeds to buy all the LSOE sets I want.

I still have 2 partial sets left, bith numbers under 500 and one is a very low number.

My question is this: Is the current market the best we are going to see for the DT sets for the foreseeable future, in which case I should try to sell my other 2 partial sets while the getting is decent (I won't say good)? Or should I acquire the matching number LSOE S/L and AE (with another chance at a remarque) and sell the whole thing later?

What is your opinion please?

Thanks

I would acquire the matching number LSOE S/L and AE and set on them. I think the King stock market will go up.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Rahfa]

Questions for all of you:

I sold 2 partial DT sets over the weekend. Prices I got were decent, but far from what they would have brought even a year ago. I have enough from the proceeds to buy all the LSOE sets I want.

I still have 2 partial sets left, bith numbers under 500 and one is a very low number.

My question is this: Is the current market the best we are going to see for the DT sets for the foreseeable future, in which case I should try to sell my other 2 partial sets while the getting is decent (I won't say good)? Or should I acquire the matching number LSOE S/L and AE (with another chance at a remarque) and sell the whole thing later?

What is your opinion please?

Thanks

I would say if you can wait 3-5 years for both the King market and the economy as a whole to right itself, do that. If you don't want to sit on them, or could use the money better for other things - this is probably the time to sell.


Since having numbers below 500 means you can match up a few other books too, they might be worth keeping...above that, and it doesn't really matter. I would try to sell for the price you want, but I wouldn't compromise and bail out...That's what I'm doing with my last extra of DT VII...the other two I was willing to let go for a lower price, but this one will either sell for close to what I have it listed for, or I'll just keep it and get the LSOE editions.

I think the King market will come back for his most sought after books - which includes all the DT books. But it's going to be a long wait...Still, with Grant having that many orders, there is still a good fan base out there.

[carlosdetweiller]

Bernie Wrightson's FRANKENSTEIN (well actually it is Mary Shelley's) has been reissued by Dark Horse. It includes King's introduction as well as all of Wrightson's great illustrations.

Has anyone bought one of these yet? If so, can you comment on the quality, price, etc.? I'm trying to decide whether or not to get one.

[herbertwest]

(there were a special anniversary edition planned for it... what happened?)

[pickle]

Hey all, i have a question that i hope you may be able to help with.

I have a copy of "Everything's Eventual" HB non-BC that i think may be a first issue, and would appreciate if you could tell me yes or no.

The numbers inside are:

1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2

I will post some pics when i load them.

Thanks

[Randall Flagg]

The First Trade of EE should have:

Issue price $28.00
Comments: Quarter bound light blue with grey boards having white pastedowns.
Full number line of:
1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2

Link to Collectibles Catalog here (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1045)

I'll leave this up a day and then merge into the general Q&A thread.

[Matt]

Looks like you have one then Pickle. :thumbsup:

[pickle]

Well its the UK edition

Cover price: £17.99
Red HB with Black Writing and the black red and white dust jacket.
Published by Hodder & Stoughton

Oh well atleast i have 1 first edition lol

Thank you all for your help.

[pickle]

Yes just checked on another site and the Uk HB had a different design then the USA.

This is the UK one:
http://www.mgoddingltd.co.uk/shop_image/product/006806.jpg

Yay i have one lol

[jhanic]

I still think that cover is hideous!

John

[gsvec]

I agree, John - yuk! The US cover is MUCH cooler! :cool:

[Airtraffic]

Are there any signings that people are going to be attending soon. I know that Christmas is right around the corner and tons of books are coming out. Just wondering cause I'd like to give myself a present this year. :couple:

[jhanic]

I agree, John - yuk! The US cover is MUCH cooler! :cool:

I MUCH prefer the cover on the UK ARC.

John

[gsvec]

Umm . . . different book?

[pickle]

I just need to find a new dust jacket now as the one i have is a little bit dammaged. Does anyone know if you can buy a new jacket?

[Randall Flagg]

I just need to find a new dust jacket now as the one i have is a little bit dammaged. Does anyone know if you can buy a new jacket?
It is possible, but unlikely that an inquiry to the UK publisher would get you a new DJ. I would just keep my eyes open at used bookstores etc. for a nice one.

[pickle]

I supose i could always try to clean it lol.

Thanks for the info.

[Fsmdr]

Are there any signings that people are going to be attending soon. I know that Christmas is right around the corner and tons of books are coming out. Just wondering cause I'd like to give myself a present this year. :couple:

Air,

Any particular author you have in mind?.

[Airtraffic]

I guess Michael Chricton is out of the question. :(

but I wouldn't want anyone to go out of there way, if someone was already going I'd toss some cash to get a book for me.

[turtlex]

Friends - I recall seeing one of these before, what do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260319794446&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ebayphotohosting

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Friends - I recall seeing one of these before, what do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260319794446&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123#ebayphotohosting

It's a real sig if that's what your asking. Good collectors item. I remember someone here needing one. Tippy maybe?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Brice]

I may be wrong, but I think Tippy had posted that he had one awhile back.

[turtlex]

I was wondering about the sig, yes. I'm thinking to be bidding on it. Might be my only shot at a King DT signature.

Any guesses as to worth? ( like how high should I go )

[Randall Flagg]

I was wondering about the sig, yes. I'm thinking to be bidding on it. Might be my only shot at a King DT signature.

Any guesses as to worth? ( like how high should I go )
I would say in this market, ~$150. Therefore I recommend you bid no higher than 85% of that =$127.50. If you get it for that price great.
If all you want is a legit King signature, perhaps you could try the politician who had a fundraiser and KIng signed a ton of bookplates.
I seem to recall they could be had for <$100.
I'll try to find the link/info.
Edit:
Thread Link (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=3384)

[turtlex]

Thank you, Jerome!

[Tatts4Life]

A quick search of ABE (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=douglas+preston&sortby=1&x=36&y=15) revealed some expensive First editions by Preston/Child, but no Signed Limiteds.

I just was looking at this site. HOLY CRAP! I hope I still have my first edition of Reliquary. I didn't even think that book could be worth that much.

Edit: never mind I see it was signed by Douglas Preston

[pickle]

Again this is probably another silly question by me, but i will ask anyway. Is there a book available (say that comes out every year) that will give you the market price of King books, or books in general? Something that i can use as a reference for when i go to secound hand books shops or im on Ebay looking for 1st or L/E ect... Preferably in £'s although i can live with $'s

Thanks in advance

[nt07077]

I'm not the biggest collector but I'll don't think there is such a book.

[Rahfa]

George Beahm had a book, Stephen King Collectibles, several years ago that collected specific edition details, etc.

But as far as leanring the correct prices, etc., I wouldn't trust any book...you need to pay attention to what price different books sell for, and start figuring out on your own when a book is selling for a fake spike, and when it's the real market.

[pickle]

Thank you for the quick replys :D

I thought as much Rahfa, its just that im am really new to collecting (only have a few comics and 2 Frist Editions so far) and obviously dont have any real knowlage of it. I just thought something like that would give me a bit of a boost in the area of prices. Ahh well i will have to learn the old fasiond way lol.

Thanks again :D

[e_taylor]

www.stephenkingcollector.com is a good reference too.

Although it only lists details for US 1st editions, on top of the S/Ls.

[Rahfa]

Thank you for the quick replys :D

I thought as much Rahfa, its just that im am really new to collecting (only have a few comics and 2 Frist Editions so far) and obviously dont have any real knowlage of it. I just thought something like that would give me a bit of a boost in the area of prices. Ahh well i will have to learn the old fasiond way lol.

Thanks again :D

If you start with the newer first editions, you really can't make a mistake anyway...you might overpay by a few bucks, but so what...

Then, you'll start picking up knowledge as you go, and by the time you start spending real money on the valuable editions you'll know what you're doing...worked for me! I think...haha...

[jhanic]

Pickle, in case no one has told you:

Collecting Sephen King can become a dangerous addiction! You'll always find at least one more thing you want, no matter how much you have already! :P

Just so you're warned!

John

[pickle]

Thanks for the warning John lol :D im affraid its started to happen allready lol

Thats good advice Rahfa, thanks :D

[gsvec]

You might want to check a bunch of online sites for prices, pickle. ABE, Betts, Hutch, etc. That'll give you a decent idea on what's happening in the market.

And no truer words were spoken than John's - and no, we won't have an intervention for your addiction since we're all under the spell, too! :D

[turtlex]

pickle - To be honest, I've found the folks here in Calvin's Corner to be the best judge of worth and prices.

[pickle]

I think your right turtlex :D

Seems like this is the place to come and find any information that is needed.

[turtlex]

Honestly - I don't purchase anything without checking with these guys first, be it first editions, autographs, etc. I always check here. There's just too much stuff out there ( not to mention faked signatures, etc ) with prices I am never certain about. I have no huge collection, but would like to one day. I learn more by lurking and reading these threads than I will ever be able to say "thankee" for. You'll be hard pressed to find a more knowledgable group...and dude, get yourself a pic for your av or we'll start calling your QuestionMarkMan!

[Randall Flagg]

2008 Price Guide - Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Anne Rice (http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-Price-Guide---Dean-Koontz,-Stephen-King,-Anne-Rice_W0QQitemZ150312346115QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ200 81126?IMSfp=TL081126112003r14623)

"20th Century First Edition Fiction: A Price and Identification Guide" 382 pages and "Medieval Whodunits and Other Historical Mysteries: Price and Identification Guide" 77 pages. Signed by the author, Thomas Lee.

I have one of these price guides from a few years ago. It can come in handy.

[jhanic]

How accurate was the pricing? I've seen those offered, but I've always been hesitant because I'm not sure it would be worth the money.

John

[herbertwest]

Pickle, in case no one has told you:

Collecting Sephen King can become a dangerous addiction! You'll always find at least one more thing you want, no matter how much you have already! :P

Just so you're warned!

John

thats why i collect french stuff :)

[Randall Flagg]

How accurate was the pricing? I've seen those offered, but I've always been hesitant because I'm not sure it would be worth the money.

John
The copy I have was for 2003. Obviously the market has changed (lower) since then.
I thought it was accurate.
Example:It states a F/F 1st edition copy of The Gunslinger was worth $600.
A F/F DTIV Wizard and Glass was worth $175.

[jhanic]

Thanks, Jerome. I'll give it some serious thought now!

John

[pickle]

Thank you everyone...

And turtlex i will find an avatar shortly lol

:D

[pickle]

...and dude, get yourself a pic for your av or we'll start calling your QuestionMarkMan!

Done that is me doing my best Myspace pose lol...

Randall - I will see if they have a up-to-date version of that book, could be usefull.

[turtlex]

The MYSPACE Pose... I hear Kate Moss can't quite get that one down!

Ha! Thanks for updating, we were getting worried.

[wizardsrainbow]

The MYSPACE Pose... I hear Kate Moss can't quite get that one down!

Ha! Thanks for updating, we were getting worried.


Mmmmmm Kate Moss. I find her incredibly attractive (ignoring all her bad girl doings)

[carlosdetweiller]

2008 Price Guide - Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Anne Rice (http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-Price-Guide---Dean-Koontz,-Stephen-King,-Anne-Rice_W0QQitemZ150312346115QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ200 81126?IMSfp=TL081126112003r14623)

"20th Century First Edition Fiction: A Price and Identification Guide" 382 pages and "Medieval Whodunits and Other Historical Mysteries: Price and Identification Guide" 77 pages. Signed by the author, Thomas Lee.

I have one of these price guides from a few years ago. It can come in handy.

It is a decent enough book, I guess. I do think, though, that he pulls some of the prices out of his ass if he doesn't have a clue. He was one of those guys (like the Ahearns) who continued to list a first edition 'SALEM'S LOT with the first state ($8.95, Father "Cody") dj for something like $2,000. I wrote to him and told him what I knew about the scarcity and value and that he really should raise the value in his guide. To his credit he took the advice but to my dismay I now find myself quoted in his book next to the listing. I feel sort of like someone recorded a phone call without my permission or something. I consider him sort of "second tier" in terms of knowledge, ethics, etc.

The Ahearns are a different matter. Their book is considered a book pricing "Bible" by many collectors. I haven't seen a current edition but as recently as three or four years ago they continued to list a 1st/1st 'SALEM'S LOT at $2K or $3K. I wrote to them to see if they had actually ever seen or sold a real copy and also offered to buy as many copies as they had for the price in their book but I never got a response.

[pickle]

The MYSPACE Pose... I hear Kate Moss can't quite get that one down!

Ha! Thanks for updating, we were getting worried.


Mmmmmm Kate Moss. I find her incredibly attractive (ignoring all her bad girl doings)


Kate Moss... Hmmmmmmmmmmm :huglove::pirate:

[gsvec]

And of course Beahm's price guide will be updated and published any day now . . . :wtf:

[Ruthful]

I apologize if this is in the wrong forum-I didn't put it in the collectors' forum because it's unrelated to Stephen King-but my friend has a question regarding the value of a rare book she owns and I'd appreciate any advice you could render, which I'll forward to her.


I have a 1945 edition of 'Big Red' by Jim Kjelgaard with the dust jacket. It says book club edition on the inner flap and is Illustrated by Shannon Stirnweis. Anyone have any idea of what it is worth?
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w69/starcosmo/100_0417.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w69/starcosmo/100_0415.jpg

Thank you, in advance, and feel free to move this thread if you deem it necessary.

[Sam]

Off hand, a dollar, maybe two.

[Ruthful]

It does look kind of beat-up.

To be honest, I have no idea what this author's popularity was, or how many editions of this particular book were printed. I glanced over at some of asking prices for the book at Alibris, and the sellers there seem to be in agreement that it's not worth much from a collectible standpoint.

[Randall Flagg]

The Collector's question thread is predominately, but not exclusively abut Stephen King.
I'll move this to the Q&A thread in Calvin's Corner, with a brief rediect.
I am confident a valuable response will be forthcoming.

[Sam]

This is a book club edition that is not in good condition. Additionally, while the book itself was printed in 1945, we don't have a print date for the book club edition. It was the author's most famous novel and one of nearly forty that he wrote. Unless you were to find out that it was a case of a book club jacket on a non-book club book, I stand by my estimate of $1 or $2. This book is still in print in paperback as well.

[Ruthful]

Thanks for the information, Sam. I'll pass it along.

[Scoogs]

Are the Salem's Lot book blocks from Centipede very sought after?
I bought one from Jerad when he had them up for sale, but never got around to binding it in any way.
I've been streamlining my book collection down, and it may be one of the items that I sell off. (It came with a set of the photos, which I know always sell very quickly).

[Scoogs]

Anyone? Thoughts on a price?

If I were to sell the book block, should I include the photo set or sell them on their own?
I'm undecided at this point, but would like to make a decision by this weekend.

Thanks.

[Fsmdr]

Is this a true 1st UK edition?. I'm kind of thrown off by the description of the issue price of $11.95

http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-Stephen-King-UK-British-RARE_W0QQitemZ280293000637QQihZ018QQcategoryZ29223 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Is this a true 1st UK edition?. I'm kind of thrown off by the description of the issue price of $11.95

http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-Stephen-King-UK-British-RARE_W0QQitemZ280293000637QQihZ018QQcategoryZ29223 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The copyright info is correct for a first edition, but the issue price was £3.95.

The DJ is priceclipped.

[e_taylor]

Is this a true 1st UK edition?. I'm kind of thrown off by the description of the issue price of $11.95

http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-Stephen-King-UK-British-RARE_W0QQitemZ280293000637QQihZ018QQcategoryZ29223 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The copyright info is correct for a first edition, but the issue price was £3.95.

The DJ is priceclipped.

Yah, being price clipped, he may well just have his information wrong.

Were there lots of "export copies" of the NEL releases, as there are with the MacDonald and early Hodder ones? I always stay away from price clipped UK 1sts for that reason (not that I own any price clipped US 1sts either....)

[Fsmdr]

Thanks.

That makes sense that the DJ is clipped. Must be another price sticker on the DJ.

[Randall Flagg]

Are the Salem's Lot book blocks from Centipede very sought after?
I bought one from Jerad when he had them up for sale, but never got around to binding it in any way.
I've been streamlining my book collection down, and it may be one of the items that I sell off. (It came with a set of the photos, which I know always sell very quickly).
At the risk of sounding stupid, what are "book blocks"?
I perceive a book block to be the support placed underneath a book's pages to prevent "sagging".

[e_taylor]

Are the Salem's Lot book blocks from Centipede very sought after?
I bought one from Jerad when he had them up for sale, but never got around to binding it in any way.
I've been streamlining my book collection down, and it may be one of the items that I sell off. (It came with a set of the photos, which I know always sell very quickly).
At the risk of sounding stupid, what are "book blocks"?
I perceive a book block to be the support placed underneath a book's pages to prevent "sagging".

I think he means the text block. Probably a set of unbound pages like Stu bought and bound.... right?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Are the Salem's Lot book blocks from Centipede very sought after?
I bought one from Jerad when he had them up for sale, but never got around to binding it in any way.
I've been streamlining my book collection down, and it may be one of the items that I sell off. (It came with a set of the photos, which I know always sell very quickly).
At the risk of sounding stupid, what are "book blocks"?
I perceive a book block to be the support placed underneath a book's pages to prevent "sagging".

You don't sound stupid. It's a great question.

Book Block is the sewn book but no hardcover binding over it. It looks like a ream of paper sewn together but no cover on front or back.

Hope this helps

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Scoogs]

That's exactly what it is Mulleins, thanks.
Stu must have purchased several of them from Jerad to create the edition that he offered.

It's kind of an odd, but unique item. If you know a good binder and what to make your own customized version, this would be the way to do it.

I had originally planned to bind it myself (a few friends have taught book binding), but never got around to the project.

[Cutter]

This might be an offensive question to thedarktower.org, but I hope not.

Anyway, does anyone know of any book collecting forums and/or web sites? I post here and over at the Horror Mall, which also has collectors, but I know of no other forums where people gather to talk about collecting books.

Obviously my largest collection is Stephen King, but I collect a lot of genres, and I would like to find a site that is pretty much dedicated for book collectors that covers any genre.

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.4serendipity.com/books/book6.htm

http://forum.biblio.com/

[Cutter]

Thanks Jerome!

[Fsmdr]

Bernie Wrightson's FRANKENSTEIN (well actually it is Mary Shelley's) has been reissued by Dark Horse. It includes King's introduction as well as all of Wrightson's great illustrations.

Has anyone bought one of these yet? If so, can you comment on the quality, price, etc.? I'm trying to decide whether or not to get one.

Got myself a copy today. It's quite a nice edition. Cloth binding with embossed tittle. Surprisingly hefty too, considering the original 1st edition is quite slim. Definitely recommended. Amazon has it for $19.77. Well worth the price.

http://www.amazon.com/Bernie-Wrightsons-Frankenstein-Wollstonecraft-Shelley/dp/1595822003/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1229236868&sr=11-1

[e_taylor]

In regards to "New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos" published by Arkham.

What price should be on the jacket of the 1st printing?

What information should be on the copyright page? (Was there more than one printing?)

Thanks in advance guys!

[gsvec]

My copy has $11.95 on the dustjacket and "First Edition designed by Jason Van Hollander" on the cp. I'm pretty sure it's a 1st, but we'll let the gurus on here confirm or correct!

[Cutter]

In regards to "New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos" published by Arkham.

What price should be on the jacket of the 1st printing?

What information should be on the copyright page? (Was there more than one printing?)

Thanks in advance guys!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cthulhu_Mythos_anthology#New_Tales_of_the_Cthulhu_ Mythos

there were three printings

[e_taylor]

In regards to "New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos" published by Arkham.

What price should be on the jacket of the 1st printing?

What information should be on the copyright page? (Was there more than one printing?)

Thanks in advance guys!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cthulhu_Mythos_anthology#New_Tales_of_the_Cthulhu_ Mythos

there were three printings

Is this one like the earlier Arkham House books, where the printing info is on the last page of the book, or is it on the copyright page?

[pickle]

Does anyone know how much a UK first of "the girl who loved tom gordon" is worth? Its just i paid £2.99 for it (new from a book clearence shop, god knows how long they must have had it there for).

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

That price is fine. They vary between £2 and £10 for a 1st/1st because its one of the least popular King books.

Make sure it has the full numberline 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and price of £12.99 on the jacket.

You got a good deal as you don't have to pay any postage.

[pickle]

Cool, yep checked the the price and full numberline it all checks out.

Thanks

[carlosdetweiller]

In regards to "New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos" published by Arkham.

What price should be on the jacket of the 1st printing?

What information should be on the copyright page? (Was there more than one printing?)

Thanks in advance guys!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cthulhu_Mythos_anthology#New_Tales_of_the_Cthulhu_ Mythos

there were three printings

Is this one like the earlier Arkham House books, where the printing info is on the last page of the book, or is it on the copyright page?

On the copyright page.

[pickle]

I am currently in contact with an Ebay seller, im am not sure if they are a member here or not. Basicaly they have sent me pictures of a Desperation & Regulators promo book light that they have for sale.

I was just wondering what price you guys would suggest as reasonable for such an item, as i dont want to pay too much.

Here are the pics:

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/8915/dl1jg5.jpg

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/893/dl2lz0.jpg

Thanks in advance :ninja:

[Rahfa]

What's the starting bid? If you want it, go ahead and bid what you think is fair. I don't think it shows up by itself that often...

[pickle]

There isnt one, i recently bought something off them and asked if they had any other promo items and they showd me this through email.

[Randall Flagg]

$10

[pickle]

I was wondering if anyone on this forum has one of those all elusive Asbestos copies of "Firestarter". If so would they be able to post some pics. Also how many of these were made and what is the going value? (very high im assuming)

[e_taylor]

I was wondering if anyone on this forum has one of those all elusive Asbestos copies of "Firestarter". If so would they be able to post some pics. Also how many of these were made and what is the going value? (very high im assuming)

I know Bob has a copy for sure, and he's posted pictures before.... somewhere.

And I'm pretty sure others have one too.... Juliana comes to mind.

Only 26 copies, and about $15K. And Bob can explain the story as to why only 25 still exist.

[pickle]

Dont tell me they got burnt lol

[e_taylor]

2nd post on page 92 of "Your New Pride and Joy" has a picture of Juliana's copy. (woohoo to my memory!)

[Matt]

Is it featured in the collectibles catalog?

[carlosdetweiller]

According to Stu Tinker one copy was indeed burned in a house fire.

[pickle]

Is it featured in the collectibles catalog?

Wil check that out, didnt even think of that.


According to Stu Tinker one copy was indeed burned in a house fire.

Kinda ironic ><


2nd post on page 92 of "Your New Pride and Joy" has a picture of Juliana's copy. (woohoo to my memory!)

I will look there now, thanks.

[gsvec]

Here's a link to Julianna's post with the pic. Link (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showpost.php?p=226494&postcount=2277)

[pickle]

Thanks, thats one nice looking book.

Cant be good for your health though lol

[turtlex]

Thanks, thats one nice looking book.

Cant be good for your health though lol

You don't chew on it, pickle, you just admire it :D

[Patrick]

Is it featured in the collectibles catalog?
Wil check that out, didnt even think of that.
...

Here is the link to the abestos Firestarter in the Catalog (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1126).


We'll merge this thread into the Collecting Questions thread shortly. Thanks.

[pickle]

Thanks, thats one nice looking book.

Cant be good for your health though lol

You don't chew on it, pickle, you just admire it :D

Well i dont know, some people might lol :wtf:

[pickle]

Its such a shame that out of 725 copies only 26 remain.

[e_taylor]

haha no, there was 725 S/L, and 26 lettered - of which only 25 remain. The signature page was the same for both editions though, which explains your confusion.

[pickle]

Ahhh... Makes sense. Thanks e_taylor for clearing that up.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Stephen King likes to write short stories and I like reading them. Until recently, I never knew how lucrative this market could be…if you are a well-known writer.

The picture below shows the first publications of “Just After Sunset” stories, along with the US & UK editions of the collection.

I have not included the audio books of “Gingerbread Girl”, “Stationary Bike”, and “Just After Sunset”. Also not included are the many other publications of, “The Cat from Hell”, or different versions of “Transgressions”, and non-English editions.

Each publication earns the writer money. So I reckon big Steve has earned a few bucks out of this short story collection. (Good on you mate). “Under the Dome” will never make as much as this.

So any budding short story writers out there, keep at it, and your wallet could be bulging too.

P.S. The bulging wallet only applies to writers. Collectors only have lint in their wallets after buying all this lot :)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/563/Sunset_Stories.jpg

[DanishCollector]

You forgot the Playboy with either "Willa" and "Mute." Can't see which one. But cool picture. I like the look of the McSweeney's. Never seen the actual book.

[carlosdetweiller]

That is a cool picture and that is MY kind of collecting. I've told quite a few people new to King collecting to take a book like NIGHTMARES & DREAMSCAPES and try to get original appearances of each of the stories. It is challenging but not impossible if you have an internet connection and most of them are pretty affordable.

Even at this late date it is possible to do that with NIGHT SHIFT (although that MAINE Magazine with "One for the Road" is tough) and SKELETON CREW (UBRIS with "Cain Rose Up" is probably the toughest one). It gives new collectors a feel for the hunt which, I think, is what really turns me on.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

You forgot the Playboy with either "Willa" and "Mute." Can't see which one. But cool picture. I like the look of the McSweeney's. Never seen the actual book.

Its the top magazine on the LHS.

[jhanic]

The one that says "The Genius Issue"?

John

[gsvec]

That's the Esquire, John - it's right behind it. Just a peek of it, though.

And I agree about looking for first appearances of the fiction, Bob! I've got a good lot of them but have yet to get any of the Ubris issues (with Harrison State Park '68, Here There Be Tygers, Cain Rose Up, The Dark Man, Strawberry Spring, Stud City). Some day, though!

[jhanic]

I see it now!

John

[gsvec]

I like the look of the McSweeney's. Never seen the actual book.

Yeah, that's actually 3 books in a slipcase - nicely done.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/D%20-%20In%20Collections/mcsweeneys7.jpg

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Even at this late date it is possible to do that with NIGHT SHIFT (although that MAINE Magazine with "One for the Road" is tough) and SKELETON CREW (UBRIS with "Cain Rose Up" is probably the toughest one). It gives new collectors a feel for the hunt which, I think, is what really turns me on.

That's a great idea for other photos. I have the UBRIS, but still do not have the MAINE magazine. I've been looking for it since you posted the picture, but no luck yet.

I might do another tomorrow if my hangover is not too bad.

[nt07077]

Are there any estimations about how many copies are circulating of the particluar Maine Magazine and the Ubris issues. Their price range??? Thanks for any info.

[e_taylor]

Was there any PC copies made of Centipede Press' "'Salem's Lot"?

And what about Scream Press' "Skeleton Crew" - was there PC copies of both editions, or just the lettered?

Thanks for any input guys!

[jhanic]

As far as I know, there were no PC copies of Centipede's Salem's Lot.

According to the Collector, there were 25 unsigned PC copies of Skeleton Crew:

http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/limited/skeletoncrew.html

He has lots more information regarding this at that site.

John

[Randall Flagg]

As far as I know, there were no PC copies of Centipede's Salem's Lot.

According to the Collector, there were 25 unsigned PC copies of Skeleton Crew:

http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/limited/skeletoncrew.html

He has lots more information regarding this at that site.

John
Therefore we should not update the SK S/L list, since King did not sign?

[carlosdetweiller]

As far as I know, there were no PC copies of Centipede's Salem's Lot.

According to the Collector, there were 25 unsigned PC copies of Skeleton Crew:

http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/limited/skeletoncrew.html

He has lots more information regarding this at that site.

John

I've got a publisher's copy of the S/L SKELETON CREW that is signed in the usual manner by King and Potter. It is marked "S/P" where the number is usually written.

[e_taylor]

As far as I know, there were no PC copies of Centipede's Salem's Lot.

According to the Collector, there were 25 unsigned PC copies of Skeleton Crew:

http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/limited/skeletoncrew.html

He has lots more information regarding this at that site.

John

I've got a publisher's copy of the S/L SKELETON CREW that is signed in the usual manner by King and Potter. It is marked "S/P" where the number is usually written.

Any idea how many of those are out there? ...wouldn't mind getting my hands on one at some point.

[carlosdetweiller]

As far as I know, there were no PC copies of Centipede's Salem's Lot.

According to the Collector, there were 25 unsigned PC copies of Skeleton Crew:

http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/limited/skeletoncrew.html

He has lots more information regarding this at that site.

John

I've got a publisher's copy of the S/L SKELETON CREW that is signed in the usual manner by King and Potter. It is marked "S/P" where the number is usually written.

Any idea how many of those are out there? ...wouldn't mind getting my hands on one at some point.

I don't know. Several probably. I think there are about 16 "publisher's" type copies of the lettered zippered version out there in various states.

[blg]

Just a general question, for those who might know. What is the average turnaround time when ordering an in-stock book from Subterranean Press? I ordered a lettered Tim Powers book about a month ago haven't received it yet, so was curious.

[e_taylor]

Okay, some food for though here. The Collector lists the break down of the S/L Gunslinger as such:

# 35 lettered copies marked: A-Z, AA-II
# 12 copies reserved for the publisher, marked: "Publisher's Copy"
# 40 copies reserved for the author, marked: "Author's Copy"
# 10 copies reserved for the artist, marked: "Artist's Copy"
# 25 (possibly fewer) copies called "Presentation Copies", signed but not numbered and no slipcase

In particular the last one - the "Presentation Copies" - does the lack of slipcase hurt its value? What would one of these be worth on today's market?

[Earth's Militant Mind]

Okay, some food for though here. The Collector lists the break down of the S/L Gunslinger as such:

# 35 lettered copies marked: A-Z, AA-II
# 12 copies reserved for the publisher, marked: "Publisher's Copy"
# 40 copies reserved for the author, marked: "Author's Copy"
# 10 copies reserved for the artist, marked: "Artist's Copy"
# 25 (possibly fewer) copies called "Presentation Copies", signed but not numbered and no slipcase

In particular the last one - the "Presentation Copies" - does the lack of slipcase hurt its value? What would one of these be worth on today's market?

Just my opinion here but lask of slipcase has no effect it is in it's origional state as issued in a version that is 123 or less(or 25 or less) in total. I have no idea on the value but lack of slipcase in this instance(again my opinion) has no effect.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

The value is too difficult to assess. It depends on too may factors. It is worth whatever someone is willing to pay at that particular time. That might be half or double what it gets the next time it goes on sale.

That's why they are listed at "street price".

[jhanic]

I agree, especially on the lack of the Presentation Copy slipcases. That should not affect the price whatsoever. Unless, of course, you get some ignorant bumpkin that doesn't realize what it really is.

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Okay, some food for though here. The Collector lists the break down of the S/L Gunslinger as such:

# 35 lettered copies marked: A-Z, AA-II
# 12 copies reserved for the publisher, marked: "Publisher's Copy"
# 40 copies reserved for the author, marked: "Author's Copy"
# 10 copies reserved for the artist, marked: "Artist's Copy"
# 25 (possibly fewer) copies called "Presentation Copies", signed but not numbered and no slipcase

In particular the last one - the "Presentation Copies" - does the lack of slipcase hurt its value? What would one of these be worth on today's market?

And the Collector is wrong in that there were 52 Lettered copies (sorry Tomas). This has been confirmed by Robert atGrant and the fact that I own Letter AY.

[batsker]

So apparently they lettered those A-Z and AA-AZ? I thought they normally did AA-ZZ.

[Randall Flagg]

26 lettered are A-Z, if the publishere wishes to do 52 lettered, they are A-Z, then AA-ZZ.

[batsker]

26 lettered are A-Z, if the publishere wishes to do 52 lettered, they are A-Z, then AA-ZZ.

But Wiz said he had copy AY, and I've seen AH for sale.

[wizardsrainbow]

They did A-Z and AA,AB,AC...AZ

[willie3]

Here's a question...

What do you guys think about the "PC" copies of the S/L editions?

Especially if you do not 'own' a particular number.

Is it better in your collection to have "PC" copies or random numbers throughout?

As for value/price, more or less than a numbered edition?

Karl

[wizardsrainbow]

Here's a question...

What do you guys think about the "PC" copies of the S/L editions?

Especially if you do not 'own' a particular number.

Is it better in your collection to have "PC" copies or random numbers throughout?

As for value/price, more or less than a numbered edition?

Karl

Karl-

Good question and one that has been bantered about either in another thread on this site or on the now defunct TDT.net site.

You will get collectors that will say PC copies are worth more and others say worth less. I think it boils down to a personal preference/belief. For instance, take the S/L Gunslinger. There were 52 Lettereds, 500 numbered S/L and just 12 PC copies (also, some Authors copies etc.). Does a limitation of 12 make it more valuable and collectible? There could only be 12 complete PC DT sets versus 500 numbered ones. In this specific case, I think a PC copy of The Gunslinger is worth modestly more than a numbered copy. But for a PC copy of say From a Buick 8 versus a numbered copy....PC holds no additional appeal at all for me, and, in fact, holds slightly less appeal. In the case of From a Buick 8 (and others like it), to me a PC copy feels like you "missed out" getting in on the book when it was first announced and orders taken. A PC copy means you were late to the game and you were able to score an "extra" copy from the publisher. In general, I feel that way about most PC copies (except those of the Dark Tower books), but that is my opinion. I am sure someone else here can make a credible argument as to why they are preferred to that person. Sorry, but I think there is no clear cut answer...it is a personal preference in the end.

[Randall Flagg]

26 lettered are A-Z, if the publishere wishes to do 52 lettered, they are A-Z, then AA-ZZ.



26 lettered are A-Z, if the publishere wishes to do 52 lettered, they are A-Z, then AA-ZZ.

But Wiz said he had copy AY, and I've seen AH for sale.


They did A-Z and AA,AB,AC...AZ
Wiz has it right.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

What do you guys think about the "PC" copies of the S/L editions?
Is it better in your collection to have "PC" copies or random numbers throughout?
As for value/price, more or less than a numbered edition?


Wiz is correct. It's a totally personal thing.
I personally couldn't care less about numbers unless I could get number 1 of every signed/limited ever published. That's not going to happen, so I don't care.
There are a lot less PC copies of books compared to the numbered/lettered ones, so they are by defination rarer. But, as hardly anyone collects them, the prices are generally lower.

[jhanic]

But there are "x" number of pc copies, while there is a unique number copy.

John

[Rahfa]

I'm with John...while there are 'fewer' PC copies, there's no exclusivity, like there is with 'my' number.

It's totally subjective, because a S/L is still an S/L...but I feel like the numbered copies are the true edition, and the PC copies are more 'overstock' or for publisher's extra profit...and their actual numbers are also hard to account for, which also decreases their rarity in my eyes.

Good debate, though, since there are legit points of view to both sides...

[willie3]

But there are "x" number of pc copies, while there is a unique number copy.

John

This is true.

And though I will never be able to obtain ## of all King S/L editions, a collection of "PC" copies seems to be more in my grasp.

More copies available.

That being said, my "PC" collection would be worth less than a set of ##, unless I could show some providence (ex: Whelan's copy).

Just thinking out loud...

[Earth's Militant Mind]

What do you guys think about the "PC" copies of the S/L editions?
Is it better in your collection to have "PC" copies or random numbers throughout?
As for value/price, more or less than a numbered edition?


Wiz is correct. It's a totally personal thing.
I personally couldn't care less about numbers unless I could get number 1 of every signed/limited ever published. That's not going to happen, so I don't care.
There are a lot less PC copies of books compared to the numbered/lettered ones, so they are by defination rarer. But, as hardly anyone collects them, the prices are generally lower.

I actually think #19 would be way better than #1 but that's just me. All and all PC or # other than 19 for obvious reasons would make no difference to me.

[blg]

I was originally told by someone who had been collecting far longer than me that PC copies were more desirable. However, I've since decided that I'd prefer a number. As someone else said, there is only 1 of each number and always multiple PC copies.

At this point, the only PC I have is Insomnia, which I bought directly from Ziesing and one of the Colorado Kids. I had a PC Buick 8, but sold it after I found a numbered copy.

[e_taylor]

I'm putting together a PC set of the Dark Tower books, but only because I gave up on my number. I was working towards #626, with the thought that the new LSOE could act as a pseudo DTI - its different size and the fact that its expressly called LSOE and not The Revised Gunslinger, and complete apathy to continue tracking down the other #626s led me to turn my attention to PC copies. As for the other S/L that are "Dark Tower Related" - I'd prefer a number over the P/C for the reasons discussed above.

[willie3]

I'm putting together a PC set of the Dark Tower books, but only because I gave up on my number. I was working towards #626, with the thought that the new LSOE could act as a pseudo DTI - its different size and the fact that its expressly called LSOE and not The Revised Gunslinger, and complete apathy to continue tracking down the other #626s led me to turn my attention to PC copies. As for the other S/L that are "Dark Tower Related" - I'd prefer a number over the P/C for the reasons discussed above.

That's one reason why I have started leaning toward the "PC" editions.

If you decide to divest yourself of any of them, let me know.;)

[Earth's Militant Mind]

I'm with John...while there are 'fewer' PC copies, there's no exclusivity, like there is with 'my' number.

It's totally subjective, because a S/L is still an S/L...but I feel like the numbered copies are the true edition, and the PC copies are more 'overstock' or for publisher's extra profit...and their actual numbers are also hard to account for, which also decreases their rarity in my eyes.

Good debate, though, since there are legit points of view to both sides...

P/C copies ar not over stock but a way to award the people who help get the book published. The publisher really doesn't get mor profit from this as they are usally distributed through out to the people that work for the publisher such as the printer, designer, book keeper, ect...

[Patrick]

I'm with John...while there are 'fewer' PC copies, there's no exclusivity, like there is with 'my' number.

It's totally subjective, because a S/L is still an S/L...but I feel like the numbered copies are the true edition, and the PC copies are more 'overstock' or for publisher's extra profit...and their actual numbers are also hard to account for, which also decreases their rarity in my eyes.

Good debate, though, since there are legit points of view to both sides...

P/C copies are not over stock but a way to award the people who help get the book published. The publisher really doesn't get mor profit from this as they are usally distributed through out to the people that work for the publisher such as the printer, designer, book keeper, etc...

Intellectually I know you are absolutely correct. But emotionally, my gut feeling agrees with Rahfa.

It's all subjective personal preference and I just don't get excited about spending relatively large sums of money on PC copies unless they come at a substantial discount (or if they were a gift).

I do not have any specific number that I shoot for in S/Ls (other than the books in the DT series). So far I own only one PC, everything else is a "random" number.

[oy-the-brave]

I do not like the PC copies myself, the only PC's I own are of Poppy Z Brite books and they came directly from Poppy. Otherwise I avoid them.

[wizardsrainbow]

I'm putting together a PC set of the Dark Tower books, but only because I gave up on my number. I was working towards #626, with the thought that the new LSOE could act as a pseudo DTI - its different size and the fact that its expressly called LSOE and not The Revised Gunslinger, and complete apathy to continue tracking down the other #626s led me to turn my attention to PC copies. As for the other S/L that are "Dark Tower Related" - I'd prefer a number over the P/C for the reasons discussed above.

Eric-

As I stated, a PC set of DT books is a worthy goal as there can only be 12 complete sets (as there were only 12 Publishers Copies of The Gunslinger). Three sets are accounted for, Bob's, mine and the one Stu got from Chris Cavalier (I do not remember if Stu still has it or not).

[e_taylor]

I'm putting together a PC set of the Dark Tower books, but only because I gave up on my number. I was working towards #626, with the thought that the new LSOE could act as a pseudo DTI - its different size and the fact that its expressly called LSOE and not The Revised Gunslinger, and complete apathy to continue tracking down the other #626s led me to turn my attention to PC copies. As for the other S/L that are "Dark Tower Related" - I'd prefer a number over the P/C for the reasons discussed above.

Eric-

As I stated, a PC set of DT books is a worthy goal as there can only be 12 complete sets (as there were only 12 Publishers Copies of The Gunslinger). Three sets are accounted for, Bob's, mine and the one Stu got from Chris Cavalier (I do not remember if Stu still has it or not).

Does anyone know how many PC copies of the other books there are? I've seen 12 quoted for DTII and DTIII as well, and 50 for the last four books - but don't know if these numbers are confirmed....?

[Randall Flagg]

I bumped this thread, as a lot of these questions have been discussed.
Dark Tower: Publisher Ed. vs. Signed/Limited Ed. (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=1729)

[jcf817]

Hi Everyone-

I'm really not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I'll give it a shot.

Did anyone else have any issues with receiving their book? I ordered it from Amazon.co.uk (come to think of it, I have no idea why I ordered it from the UK website) and they dispatched it on Dec. 3rd. I finally called them yesterday to ask about it. Since they can't track an international shipment, they believe it's been lost. They're refunding my money, but I'm decidely sad that I can't get this book now. The second market is way too high for me.

Does anyone here, by chance, have an extra copy they would be willing to sell for cover price. I know it's a stretch, but I thought I'd at least throw it out there.

Thanks a bunch

Joel

[sarah]

Hi there.

I didn't order the collector edition. I think amazon has them new for $300.

I got my copy at Costco for $8.

[Harrald]

I went the cheap route and borrowed it from the library.

[jcf817]

Thanks for the responses, folks, but I have the $8 copy that I got from Target to read. I would like the Collector's Edition for my collection.

[sarah]

The collector's edition is so cool looking. I would love to get my hands on a copy. jcf817 if you're willing to pay cover price, I would suggestion amazon. good luck.

[Cutter]

Man I can't believe I canceled my order. I had this pre-ordered, but decided I didn't want it. Heck I thought there would be no chance they would sell out of so many copies. Oh well...

[bast_imret]

I did the same thing. I seriously doubted that the secondary market would go up that fast, nor that they would be sold out already. But the trade off was that my $100 went toward an extra LSoE AE and another chance at a whelan sketch.

[Pasiuk57]

I have two copies of the Special Collector's Edition.
I could sell one for $300
I am keeping the other one.
Both are UNOPENED, brand new, still in shrinkwrap, and it is a VERY large book.
Postage and insurance in the USA would be $12.00
Most of you know me and I wrap my packages very well...
If interested, just let me know!
Mike

[jcf817]

I have two copies of the Special Collector's Edition.
I could sell one for $300
I am keeping the other one.
Both are UNOPENED, brand new, still in shrinkwrap, and it is a VERY large book.
Postage and insurance in the USA would be $12.00
Most of you know me and I wrap my packages very well...
If interested, just let me know!
Mike

Thanks for the offer, Mike

As I said in my original post, there's just no way for me to be able to afford one on the secondary market. I guess I'll just resign myself to the idea that I won't have this one in my collection, although I'm way bummed out about it.

If I should change my mind, I could probably pick it up from you. :-)

[turtlex]

I couldn't believe how quickly these went up in price. I got my girl the Collectors Edition and the standard edition for Christmas. She will read the regular one and put the Collector's Edition away. I thought the CE was wonderful and I'm not even a HarryPotterHead !

[jhanic]

The collector's edition is so cool looking. I would love to get my hands on a copy. jcf817 if you're willing to pay cover price, I would suggestion amazon. good luck.

Amazon only has the "used and new" copies available, starting at $290! I read somewhere there were 100,000 copies of the Collector's Edition printed. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_4_5?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=beedle+the+bard+collector%27s+edition&sprefix=beedl

I'm lucky enough that I DIDN'T cancel my order and got it via UPS on December 4 in a large box that read "Attention Muggles: Do not open or deliver before 4 December". I opened mine, of course, as soon as I got it and am very pleased with it. I'm keeping it in the original shipping carton. I also ordered the trade edition and got it the same time. I just received my copy of the UK trade and was a bit disappointed. It's quite a bit smaller in size than the US trade, and the page layouts aren't close to being as nice as those of the US edition.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I had decided not to get one but as the publication date neared I relented and bought one. I gave it to my daughter for Christmas. She seemed to like it quite a lot.

I wasn't all that impressed with it but since the profits went to charity I really can't complain much. To me it seemed overly packaged. Small book with a BIG case. It seemed like everything was molded and thrown together. I looked at it for about one minute and had seen enough. My daughter liked it though (or maybe she just didn't want to hurt my feelings).

[bast_imret]

Yea, I just didn't feel that what they were offering was worth the $100 price tag. The breaking point for me was that the CE was in standard type font. I really felt that if they were going to go so far in making the exterior of the book look like the original, why not the inside? I would have bought in a heartbeat if they had replicated her handwriting throughout.

[pookie]

Received both the collector's edition and the individual book from my girl for Christmas. Am very thrilled with the collector's edition and am glad she gave me the stand alone book just to read so I'm not inclined to ruin the one in the collector's edition. My girl...she's very cool.

[Rahfa]

That $300 won't hold up....Mayb it will sell for $125-$150, but if there are 100K copies, there's no kind of real limitation...granted, a lot will be gifts that won't be treated very well, but there won't be any shortage of them on the market in 2-3 months...

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks for the offer, Mike

As I said in my original post, there's just no way for me to be able to afford one on the secondary market. I guess I'll just resign myself to the idea that I won't have this one in my collection, although I'm way bummed out about it.

If I should change my mind, I could probably pick it up from you. :-)

Welcome to the board. Your request for someone to assist you in obtaining this book below market value is going to be difficult. I have seen many a generous collector help someone on pricing-once they "get to know them".
Rarely do I see anyone (and who could blame them?) sell something right upon publication at 1/3 or 1/2 market value.
Hopefully your original order arrives having been only delayed. If it's in transit Amazon can not find it, nor can they rescind it.
Good luck, and once again, welcome to the Collector's area.

[The Cosmic Geek]

That collector's edition is nice, but I couldn't afford it, so I bought the regular book from Target. Still haven't read it yet since I am working my way though the Dark Tower series.

[turtlex]

That $300 won't hold up....Mayb it will sell for $125-$150, but if there are 100K copies, there's no kind of real limitation...granted, a lot will be gifts that won't be treated very well, but there won't be any shortage of them on the market in 2-3 months...

I'm not sure I agree with this. Given the millions and millions of Harry Potter Fans - 100,000 is not really that many in relation to the numbers of fans and the generations of fans to come.

[willie3]

That $300 won't hold up....Mayb it will sell for $125-$150, but if there are 100K copies, there's no kind of real limitation...granted, a lot will be gifts that won't be treated very well, but there won't be any shortage of them on the market in 2-3 months...

I'm not sure I agree with this. Given the millions and millions of Harry Potter Fans - 100,000 is not really that many in relation to the numbers of fans and the generations of fans to come.

I agree with you turtlex.

Bought one for my wife as a Christmas present, and my daughter & daughter-in-law were disappointed they did not receive a copy.
There will be a lot of people looking for this, I would be more surprised if a sealed box copy didn't increase a bit more in price.

[Rahfa]

Meh...not signed...and the vast majority of HP (or King) fans aren't 'collectors' in the sense that people here are...there's nothing limited about it, except in the perception that was sold out right before Christmas, and perception is what marketing is all about...it's a Cabbage Patch Doll in a binding.

With the holidays over, in two weeks most of those fans will forget they ever wanted it, and will be happy with a trade edition.

And...because it's not signed, I wouldn't be surprised if in a few weeks Amazon happens to release a bunch more.

[willie3]

Meh...not signed...and the vast majority of HP (or King) fans aren't 'collectors' in the sense that people here are...there's nothing limited about it, except in the perception that was sold out right before Christmas, and perception is what marketing is all about...it's a Cabbage Patch Doll in a binding.

With the holidays over, in two weeks most of those fans will forget they ever wanted it, and will be happy with a trade edition.

And...because it's not signed, I wouldn't be surprised if in a few weeks Amazon happens to release a bunch more.

Ahh...Flavor of the month.

Could be...

[turtlex]

Meh...not signed...and the vast majority of HP (or King) fans aren't 'collectors' in the sense that people here are...there's nothing limited about it, except in the perception that was sold out right before Christmas, and perception is what marketing is all about...it's a Cabbage Patch Doll in a binding.

With the holidays over, in two weeks most of those fans will forget they ever wanted it, and will be happy with a trade edition.

And...because it's not signed, I wouldn't be surprised if in a few weeks Amazon happens to release a bunch more.

:lol: Cabbage Patch Doll in a binding :lol:

I don't agree, but this is a great analogy!

Actually, Amazon and JKR have said there are 100,000 and 100,000 only.

[Patrick]

I'm not an HP fan, so I skipped this whole thing. Good luck in obtaining a copy, Joel. I hope you find one.


Rahfa, that line was hilarious.

[Rahfa]

I think if you're patient $150 will be a real price, especially if they do stick at 100K only....

But, whatever you do, do NOT buy now...granted, it might go higher and $300 will turn out to be a bargain (which I obviously doubt), but really this is the peak of interest and the worst possible time to buy on the secondary market.

[jcf817]

Fair enough, folks...thanks for all the replies.

I've been around these boards it seems like forever...been collecting King for 10 years and follow all this stuff very closely.

I ordered the book from Amazon.co.uk....they can't track their order to me, so they're refunding my money. It's possible I could get my money back AND end up getting the book it seems. We shall see. I think I've even convinced myself that I didn't really need to spend the $86 on the book.

[flaggwalkstheline]

300$?!
does the book come with anything worth 300$ I mean cmon rowling is already one of the richest women in europe, not like she needs the cash!
alright (incredulousness swallowed) what makes worth it 300$?

[sarah]

all the money is going to a children's charity. Rowling isn't seeing a penny.

[flaggwalkstheline]

oh
ok boy do I feel like an asshole then:dance:

[turtlex]

Fair enough, folks...thanks for all the replies.

I've been around these boards it seems like forever...been collecting King for 10 years and follow all this stuff very closely.

I ordered the book from Amazon.co.uk....they can't track their order to me, so they're refunding my money. It's possible I could get my money back AND end up getting the book it seems. We shall see. I think I've even convinced myself that I didn't really need to spend the $86 on the book.

You know this stinks. I mean, you want the book not the refund. Sorry. Good luck though, keep looking.

However did you see this note over at www.amazon.com? If I were you, I would CALL them and see if you can get a replacement.

From AMAZON : "Thanks to the incredible enthusiasm of Harry Potter fans, we have sold out of all copies of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition available in the United States. To ensure that we have enough replacement copies (for example, for books damaged during shipping), we will be holding a limited number of copies in reserve."


300$?!
does the book come with anything worth 300$ I mean cmon rowling is already one of the richest women in europe, not like she needs the cash!
alright (incredulousness swallowed) what makes worth it 300$?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51y7E623IuL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Well, it sold for $100 originally. I like the whole presentation. From what I am told, the outside bigger box resembles the Beedle the Bard book as described in the series. The smaller, inner book is a replica of the hand-written BtB book that JRK did for her friends. Only like 6 exist in the WORLD. Amazon bought one for like a million dollars. Again, the money to JKR's children's charity.


all the money is going to a children's charity. Rowling isn't seeing a penny.

Exactly! The Tales of Beedle the Bard is published by The Children’s High Level Group (CHLG), registered charity number 1112575, a charity co-founded in 2005 by J.K. Rowling and Emma Nicholson MEP to make life better for vulnerable children.


oh
ok boy do I feel like an asshole then:dance:

Nah. You didn't know... and honestly, she has more money than the Queen, so unless you follow the Harry stuff, it's natural to wonder.

So, now you know and can spread the word about what a generous author she really is.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Thanks Turtlex for sharing all the above information. Not only do I love my collectors copy I purchased, I have an awesome feeling for Amazon for passing some of the book purchase $ to CHLG foundation.

I'm starting to think Amazon sent most of the profit that way. They do make it clear on CHLG website, up to 100,000 copies was printed of this special edition. Will it keep going up in value? My crystal ball needs more AAA batteries (I'll tell you in two months :evil:)

If it doesn't, I'm still tickled with my purchase and the WOW factor when I show it to people is very cool.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Pasiuk57]

They are selling on Ebay for $300 also.
Anyone know for sure if they are sold out?

[turtlex]

Yes, according to Amazon, they're sold out.

This is from their website : "Thanks to the incredible enthusiasm of Harry Potter fans, we have sold out of all copies of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition available in the United States. To ensure that we have enough replacement copies (for example, for books damaged during shipping), we will be holding a limited number of copies in reserve."

[herbertwest]

The collector's edition is so cool looking. I would love to get my hands on a copy. jcf817 if you're willing to pay cover price, I would suggestion amazon. good luck.

on amazon.fr, there are 2 "new and used" offers starting at 150€ for the english CE.
at the current rate (xe.com), it makes approx $209 + shipping to US... (+maybe a wee fee?)

[nothinglikethesun]

I have a memory of a drawing of Roland hanging in one of the webs in LITTLE SISTERS OF ELURIA, but I can't find it anywhere. Can anyone help me? Thank-you. It might of been in the LEGENDS anthology, but I don't know. Thanks again!