Finders Keepers - collecting thread

[herbertwest]

I didnt see any other thread regarding Finders Keepers in this forum (feel free if there is one that I didnt notice).


From Lilja's :


Finders Keepers Broadside - Collectors Item

Found this in the ”2015 Independent Bookstore Day Catalog”. Apparently there are only 1,500 of them out there and they will be used for the Independent Bookstore Day on May 2nd. So, go hunting all you collectors! And if anyone should get an extra copy please let me know as I would love to get my hands on one...

http://www.liljas-library.com/img/other/finderskeepersbroadsidecatalog.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks. I ordered a couple.

[Kingfan24]

Ordering link?

[sharki69]

Thanks for the heads up !

[mae]

http://www.bookshopwestportal.com/product/finders-keepers-broadside-stephen-king

http://www.bookshopwestportal.com/files/bookshopwestportal/Finders+Keepers+BIG.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Would someone in the USA be kind enough to get me one and ship to the UK? The order page only allows United States as a country selection. I'll reimburse via Paypal gift.

Many thanks!

[Nerak]

With only 1500 being released. How do the book stores know how many they are getting?

[zelig]

Would someone in the USA be kind enough to get me one and ship to the UK? The order page only allows United States as a country selection. I'll reimburse via Paypal gift.

Many thanks!

I would for sure Alan, but I only ordered 1, and I actually went to the site I ordered it from this morning to order another one, and you can no longer order it online. There's now a message up which you can see here (http://www.bookshopwestportal.com/product/finders-keepers-broadside-stephen-king).

Not even sure if those who were able to order this morning online will get the order, but I suppose since they took the order, they have to honor it.

I'm sure one of the other members here who bought more than 1 will help you out.

[jsmcmullen92]

No announcements of it coming to book people in Austin but I will check on that day anyway.

[Randall Flagg]

Would someone in the USA be kind enough to get me one and ship to the UK? The order page only allows United States as a country selection. I'll reimburse via Paypal gift.

Many thanks!

I would for sure Alan, but I only ordered 1, and I actually went to the site I ordered it from this morning to order another one, and you can no longer order it online. There's now a message up which you can see here (http://www.bookshopwestportal.com/product/finders-keepers-broadside-stephen-king).

Not even sure if those who were able to order this morning online will get the order, but I suppose since they took the order, they have to honor it.

I'm sure one of the other members here who bought more than 1 will help you out.

Predicted.
Now it's fucked up for everyone.
I usually don't want to be selfish, but this is a classic case of multiple people/members fucking it up for everyone.Instead of 5-20 copies being sold online quietly, now zero copies will be sold.
I have little doubt that in addition to web orders, people swamped the bookstore with calls.
Congratulations folks.

<-------------Sigh....take deep breath.

If there are 1,500, then other places will have them for sale.

[Randall Flagg]

The next thing people will do is make the store(s) so paranoid that it will be a 1 per person limit for those who show up, and there will be lines and bracelets etc.

[burial]

please remember about me :) I would love to get one...

[wizardsrainbow]

Jerome..you nailed it....I ordered 6 (confirmed) from the SF outfit and now they have blockaded internet orders...I have 0% hope they will honor my order.

[bdwyer19]

This is the official word from BookShop West Portal...

Attention!!
The Stephen King Finder's Keeper's Broadside And Other Independent Bookstore Day Items Will Be Availabe For In-Store Purchase Only!
They Will Be On Sale For 1 Day Only! That day is May 2nd, California Bookstore Day! First Come, First Serve! No Holds! No Pre-Orders! No Web Orders! No Shipping!!
We Open At 10 AM!

[Rahfa]

Hahahahahahahahahaha

[EXPLORER]

With only 1500 being released. How do the book stores know how many they are getting?

They had to pre-order by Feb 1st 2015. So they should have an idea of what they requested.. The catalog they order from states No ONLINE Sales and only available after May 2nd.
SF store apparently overlooked that........ and when the word spread....... they got swamped with orders.

The idea of this promotion is to bring people into Independent Bookstores and help promote them.
It makes good business sense however can be tough on collectors.

[Nerak]

With only 1500 being released. How do the book stores know how many they are getting?

They had to pre-order by Feb 1st 2015. So they should have an idea of what they requested.. The catalog they order from states No ONLINE Sales and only available after May 2nd.
SF store apparently overlooked that........ and when the word spread....... they got swamped with orders.

The idea of this promotion is to bring people into Independent Bookstores and help promote them.
It makes good business sense however can be tough on collectors.

AH! Guess I will be checking out my local store on May 2nd.

[wizardsrainbow]

Just got this email...shit out of luck people:

Hi David, Sorry the rules weren't clearly posted before but these products are for the California Independent Bookstore Day promotion and are not available except through in-store purchase on the day of the event. This is not our rule, this is the ground rules for the promotion as set out by the organization. We don't even receive the products until a day or two before the event and have very limited quantities. We literally had hundreds of orders come in yesterday that we will not be fulfilling. We apologize for any inconvenience

[Merlin1958]

Huh, I ordered 5 or 6 for different folks on the forum from the, Montana store. I guess I'll be receiving an email in the near future. To those folks, Sorry, I tried!!!

[Merlin1958]

Just got this email...shit out of luck people:

Hi David, Sorry the rules weren't clearly posted before but these products are for the California Independent Bookstore Day promotion and are not available except through in-store purchase on the day of the event. This is not our rule, this is the ground rules for the promotion as set out by the organization. We don't even receive the products until a day or two before the event and have very limited quantities. We literally had hundreds of orders come in yesterday that we will not be fulfilling. We apologize for any inconvenience

Was this from the Montana store?

He mentioned, California :doh:

[Kingfan24]

No bill. He mentioned what the products were for, not where he ordered them.

[Merlin1958]

No bill. He mentioned what the products were for, not where he ordered them.


Not to beat a dead horse but "California Independent Bookstore Day promotion", would not seem to pertain to "Montana". My understanding is that this is a national event with individual state implications. Of course, I may be off base and if so, I apologize.

[Kingfan24]

No bill. He mentioned what the products were for, not where he ordered them.


Not to beat a dead horse but "California Independent Bookstore Day promotion", would not seem to pertain to "Montana". My understanding is that this is a national event with individual state implications. Of course, I may be off base and if so, I apologize.

No worries. It's called one of two things. California bookstore day OR indie bookstore day. They are interchangeable. At least that's my understanding.

[bdwyer19]

Unfortunately the independent bookstore near me did not order any of the broadsheets.

[Merlin1958]

No bill. He mentioned what the products were for, not where he ordered them.


Not to beat a dead horse but "California Independent Bookstore Day promotion", would not seem to pertain to "Montana". My understanding is that this is a national event with individual state implications. Of course, I may be off base and if so, I apologize.

No worries. It's called one of two things. California bookstore day OR indie bookstore day. They are interchangeable. At least that's my understanding.

Doesn't one preclude the other? I guess we'll soon find out. I meant no offense, though I was my usual "smart ass" self.

[Dano]

The Montana store where I ordered ONE just cancelled my order...

Dan

[Kingfan24]

Same.

[zelig]

Well this is fun...

[Dano]

Now that the stores recognize their secondary market demand, I wonder how much the mark-up will be on Ebay with the ones they hold back?

Dan

[Merlin1958]

The Montana store where I ordered ONE just cancelled my order...

Dan


Same.

Me too. Oh well, I really tried folks!!! Sorry to let you all down.


You could still deposit $10 in the HF widget and get good karma and a chance at a signed book by, King!!!!

[Kingfan24]

Now I wonder if stores will even allow people to buy more than one in-store.

[jhanic]

I just got my order canceled also.

John

[bdwyer19]

Now I wonder if stores will even allow people to buy more than one in-store.

It's definitely possible. The stores are bound to selling the promo items in-store only. How they sell in-store is probably up to them. Just speculation though.

[mae]

Is the handwritten text an excerpt from the novel?

[wolfehr]

What I had read is that it started out as California Independent Bookstore Day, but this year they got other regional Independent Bookstores Associations on board. I'm going to be on vacation May 2nd and am hoping there's a participating independent bookstore in the area!

http://independentbookstoreday.com/

Edit 1: Just looked up my trip schedule, and the wedding I'm attending is May 2nd :/

Edit 2: Participating independent bookstore 15 minutes from the hotel :excited:

[Dano]

The Montana book store wrote me and said that their listing was a mistake and that it will be for in store only.

Dan

[Merlin1958]

Well, Jerome called it despite what "PC" concerns there may be he nailed it on the head.

[bdwyer19]

What I had read is that it started out as California Independent Bookstore Day, but this year they got other regional Independent Bookstores Associations on board. I'm going to be on vacation May 2nd and am hoping there's a participating independent bookstore in the area!

http://independentbookstoreday.com/

Edit 1: Just looked up my trip schedule, and the wedding I'm attending is May 2nd :/

Edit 2: Participating independent bookstore 15 minutes from the hotel :excited:

Are they carrying the broadsheet? The bookstore near me is also participating, but did not order all the promo items.

[Roseannebarr]

The Montana book store wrote me and said that their listing was a mistake and that it will be for in store only.

Dan

Although I too would like to blame Br!an for ruining this for ALL of us! The bookstore was onto everyone way before Br!an screwed this up. It was always intended to be a in store promo item with very little quantities. Even 2 is more than they were prepared to handle! My store said they have gotten several calls yesterday about the broadsheet from around the country and the world. They suggested that we get there before noon on the 2nd. I plan on lining up before they open.

I am now going to blame Br!an for global warming, the fact that King only has two books coming out this year and all the snow on the east coast.

and before I forget, Br!an is also to blame for the fact that I only got 12 signed copies of revival in Florida.

:angry::pirate::huglove::lol1::lol1:

Can we BAN Br!an from this site, publically shame him and hold him responsible for the riots in Ferguson as well?

Thanks!

[Bev Vincent]

Is the handwritten text an excerpt from the novel?

Yes.

[Rahfa]

I don't have a dog in this fight, so I'm sorry but this is just hysterical.

[sharki69]

1. Each store who ordered this item will have at least 5 copies - Sold wholesale in packs of 5 with packaging for $15 (75% discount).

2. What we need to ask our self is - how we found out about this 3-4 months after it was initially offered to bookstores ?

3. Last year's CBD "hot" item was Neil Gaiman's The Sleeper and the Spindle - sold for $16. Now $70 - $100 on ebay.

[wolfehr]

What I had read is that it started out as California Independent Bookstore Day, but this year they got other regional Independent Bookstores Associations on board. I'm going to be on vacation May 2nd and am hoping there's a participating independent bookstore in the area!

http://independentbookstoreday.com/

Edit 1: Just looked up my trip schedule, and the wedding I'm attending is May 2nd :/

Edit 2: Participating independent bookstore 15 minutes from the hotel :excited:

Are they carrying the broadsheet? The bookstore near me is also participating, but did not order all the promo items.

Grah, good catch. I should probably call them first...

[Dano]

Goodness gracious! I thought I was helping a small bookstore with a small buy of something that would have ended up tacked on my refrigerator. Not really a rare or desired collectible, IMHO.

Dan

[jhanic]

I actually feel a bit sorry for the bookstores involved. I'm sure they had no idea what this announcement would entail.

John

[bdwyer19]

I actually feel a bit sorry for the bookstores involved. I'm sure they had no idea what this announcement would entail.

John

What... That Stephen King collectors are a crazy bunch of people??

[Randall Flagg]

I called a store that I've done business with before and the person was kind enough to hold two for me (must be picked up in person 5/2/2015). Good part is they are very near several good brewpubs and tap-houses.

http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/438/1887/1600/z/403560/gse_multipart36228.gif

[Ben Staad]

I did some checking today and there are no independent bookstores in my area that will have these...thanks Br!an.

[Randall Flagg]

I don't have a dog in this fight, so I'm sorry but this is just hysterical.
It is. I spoke with ****** at Book Portal in San Francisco and they were perplexed. They normally come in and find 3-5 internet orders. There were orders for >200.
I did apologize for our members gluttony, but we also laughed. I explained that we have members from around the world, and sometimes we get a bit desperate.
All good fun.
I did find a store that will have >20, but most stores are doing a first come first serve limit 1 per person. If they don't sell out Saturday, then on Sunday (still must buy in person), then the limit is lifted (capped by quantity on hand).

[herbertwest]

Is the handwritten text an excerpt from the novel?

Yes.

But a fac simile I guess.

[herbertwest]

The Montana book store wrote me and said that their listing was a mistake and that it will be for in store only.

Dan

Although I too would like to blame Br!an for ruining this for ALL of us! The bookstore was onto everyone way before Br!an screwed this up. It was always intended to be a in store promo item with very little quantities. Even 2 is more than they were prepared to handle! My store said they have gotten several calls yesterday about the broadsheet from around the country and the world. They suggested that we get there before noon on the 2nd. I plan on lining up before they open.

I am now going to blame Br!an for global warming, the fact that King only has two books coming out this year and all the snow on the east coast.

and before I forget, Br!an is also to blame for the fact that I only got 12 signed copies of revival in Florida.

:angry::pirate::huglove::lol1::lol1:

Can we BAN Br!an from this site, publically shame him and hold him responsible for the riots in Ferguson as well?

Thanks!


Maybe it's my fault for sharing the news here after reading it on Lilja's

[Randall Flagg]

Is the handwritten text an excerpt from the novel?

Yes.

But a fac simile I guess.
King has difficulty signing his name 400 times. Do you think he hand wrote (or even signed) 1,500 originals? $12 each...

[Randall Flagg]

Maybe it's my fault for sharing the news here after reading it on Lilja's
It really is no one persons "fault". Everyone was equally denied as the rules are a May 2nd release day, and should be purchased in person, usually a 1 PP limit.

It actually was a pleasant surprise that our site "blew up" the orders at Book Portal.

[herbertwest]

Is the handwritten text an excerpt from the novel?

Yes.

But a fac simile I guess.
King has difficulty signing his name 400 times. Do you think he hand wrote (or even signed) 1,500 originals? $12 each...

I didnt expect anything less than a fac simile.
And for the fault, I was being sarky ;)

[Lookwhoitis]

I don't have a dog in this fight, so I'm sorry but this is just hysterical.

Concur

[Lookwhoitis]

Goodness gracious! I thought I was helping a small bookstore with a small buy of something that would have ended up tacked on my refrigerator. Not really a rare or desired collectible, IMHO.

Dan

That is what these are supposed to be, LOL

But the King collecting community is like a pack of rabid dogs :D

[Lookwhoitis]

it started out as California Independent Bookstore Day, but this year they got other regional Independent Bookstores Associations on board.

http://independentbookstoreday.com/

This is a spinoff from the massively successful Free Comic Book Day Promotion that has been going on for a number of years. The IBA recognized FCBD's success in marketing and copied their formula.

This promotional day is designed to get people into the stores thus increasing their business and making sure the Independent bookstore and Local Comic Book Shop (businesses that run on razor thin profit margins from operating a physical Brick & Mortar location instead of on the internet which is a cheaper business model) do not go the way of the dinosaur.

Folks who call up from out of state who try and buy up all of the "hot" collectibles in order to speculate and make a profit from hawking a "limited edition" item do not understand the spirit or meaning of the event.

The events are designed to GIVE BACK to the local Independent Bookstores and Comic Shops, not GIVE YOU the opportunity to make money by flipping a collectible (which lets face it is just a printed one sheet similar to the free promotional movie posters they give away at the theater). Thus the "limited Edition" forspecials they hand out are given away (or sold at a small price) only AT THE STORE starting ON MAY 2nd.

If you appreciate your local shop, give them a visit on May 2nd. You might have a good time, give some business to your local shop that they sorely need, and end up with a nifty item to boot!

and you help keep these types of businesses ALIVE.

[Lookwhoitis]

Although I personally love Free Comic Book Day and am sure I would enjoy heartily Independent Bookstore Day events as well, I will not be going on May 2nd.

Here is where I will be: (you gotta have your priorities in life)

http://lineup.nojazzfest.com/events/2015/05/02/

http://blackbirdmusicgroup.com/nevilles-forever-a-celebration-of-the-neville-brothers-concert/

[bdwyer19]

Although I personally love Free Comic Book Day and am sure I would enjoy heartily Independent Bookstore Day events as well, I will not be going on May 2nd.

Here is where I will be: (you gotta have your priorities in life)

http://lineup.nojazzfest.com/events/2015/05/02/

http://blackbirdmusicgroup.com/nevilles-forever-a-celebration-of-the-neville-brothers-concert/

Fun! Jazz Fest is on my concert bucket list, and it's a great lineup this year. I'm actually going to Lollapalooza this year. I couldn't tell you 90% of the bands there, but between Metallica and Paul McCartney, I couldn't pass it up.

[The Library Policeman]

Would someone in the USA be kind enough to get me one and ship to the UK? The order page only allows United States as a country selection. I'll reimburse via Paypal gift.

Many thanks!

I would for sure Alan, but I only ordered 1, and I actually went to the site I ordered it from this morning to order another one, and you can no longer order it online. There's now a message up which you can see here (http://www.bookshopwestportal.com/product/finders-keepers-broadside-stephen-king).

Not even sure if those who were able to order this morning online will get the order, but I suppose since they took the order, they have to honor it.

I'm sure one of the other members here who bought more than 1 will help you out.

Ah thanks any way, Paul. Good of you to say :)

[Randall Flagg]

I'm fortunate that in this situation there are quite a few independent bookstores in my area. One of a few luxuries of living in Northern California.
There are >6 bookstores within 40 miles of me that have ordered the broadsides. Four stores are within a 10 mile circle.
As mentioned, I'll try to visit two or three of them, but I'll spend at least $50 per store in addition to the broadside. If I obtain an extra, the price will have to include the $50 I spent at the store.

[LostAlivE]

Isn't Mr.Mercedes and Finders Keepers the first two books of a trilogy?
I think I remember reading it here on this site. I don't remember where I read it. I would appreciate it if someone would refresh my memory.

[jhanic]

Yes, they are the first two in a trilogy. According to Ms Mod on the SKMB, King is in the process of writing the third volume, so far untitled.

John

[wolfehr]

Isn't Mr.Mercedes and Finders Keepers the first two books of a trilogy?
I think I remember reading it here on this site. I don't remember where I read it. I would appreciate it if someone would refresh my memory.

That's correct, they are.


Dear Constant Reader,

Mr. Mercedes is the first volume of a projected trilogy concerning Bill Hodges, his friends… and his enemies. The second volume, Finders Keepers, is finished (in first draft, at least) and will be published in the first half of 2015, perhaps followed by a book of new stories in the fall (or not). Anyway, these three novels seem to revolve around the City Center Massacre that opens Mr. Mercedes.

deadcentral.com >> Stephen King Shares a Few More Details on Finders Keepers and Honors the Victims of Mr. Mercedes (http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/54195/stephen-king-shares-a-few-more-details-on-finders-keepers-and-honors-the-victims-of-mr-mercedes/#axzz34nQzYjza)

[Sir_Boomme]

can you say another POS S&S limited edition .... (


like the POS limited TGWLTG popup... now that S&S see's there's a demand for them, they'll probably jump the price up to a grand...


another S&S fiasco ... just more tender for the BBQ pit

[Sir_Boomme]

<= not even calling our independent store to check on this... even if they had all 1500 copies and were giving it away, I wouldn't waste my time driving down there and parking (it'd be same Austin store that hosted the king signing some of you guys came to)

[Rahfa]

There's an indy story a few miles away from me...I might check in just to see if they have some copies, but I don't really care that much. If I got one, I'd either frame it in my office or maybe see if someone here wants it.

[Merlin1958]

Just FYI, but this is a response I received on my inquiry to the, Montana store...


"Fact & Fiction ordered the Stephen King broadside as part of a promotion. As
with all of the books and merchandise we promote on our website, these are
subject to the publisher or supplier providing them. Publications are
cancelled, orders are cut, and customers are disappointed. This is the
information I recently received from the organizers of the promotion:

SHIPPING NEWS
Because of limited print runs on the Chris Ware print, the Allie Brosh
broadside, and the Stephen King broadside, orders have been adjusted downward.
If you placed orders for those items, you will receive at least 1 copy


We cannot fill any mail orders


EAT. SLEEP. READ Local
Barbara Theroux
Fact & Fiction "

[bdwyer19]

So, it's in-store only. Sounds pretty consistent.

[Randall Flagg]

So, it's in-store only. Sounds pretty consistent.
I believe that's been clarified for a couple of days now.

[herbertwest]

Just FYI, but this is a response I received on my inquiry to the, Montana store...


"Fact & Fiction ordered the Stephen King broadside as part of a promotion. As
with all of the books and merchandise we promote on our website, these are
subject to the publisher or supplier providing them. Publications are
cancelled, orders are cut, and customers are disappointed. This is the
information I recently received from the organizers of the promotion:

SHIPPING NEWS
Because of limited print runs on the Chris Ware print, the Allie Brosh
broadside, and the Stephen King broadside, orders have been adjusted downward.
If you placed orders for those items, you will receive at least 1 copy


We cannot fill any mail orders


EAT. SLEEP. READ Local
Barbara Theroux
Fact & Fiction "


Is it me or this message doesnt even make sense?

[Merlin1958]

Just FYI, but this is a response I received on my inquiry to the, Montana store...


"Fact & Fiction ordered the Stephen King broadside as part of a promotion. As
with all of the books and merchandise we promote on our website, these are
subject to the publisher or supplier providing them. Publications are
cancelled, orders are cut, and customers are disappointed. This is the
information I recently received from the organizers of the promotion:

SHIPPING NEWS
Because of limited print runs on the Chris Ware print, the Allie Brosh
broadside, and the Stephen King broadside, orders have been adjusted downward.
If you placed orders for those items, you will receive at least 1 copy


We cannot fill any mail orders


EAT. SLEEP. READ Local
Barbara Theroux
Fact & Fiction "


Is it me or this message doesnt even make sense?

It's you.

[Br!an]

It makes sense.

If you are local and ordered multiple copies they adjusted your order to one.

If you are not local then they will not ship to you and canceled the order.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Is it me or this message doesnt even make sense?

You should have this as your signature :)

[Nerak]

I will swing by my local Indy while out comic hunting with the kids!

[jhanic]

I will swing by my local Indy while out comic hunting with the kids!

If you manage to get more than one, please don't forget me!

John

[herbertwest]

Is it me or this message doesnt even make sense?

You should have this as your signature :)

f. off :p

[Rahfa]

Haha - so I contacted my local bookstore and asked them to hold me one.

She actually said they were getting a "very few" and did I want her to hold "one." So I'm not getting more than that.

So - if I like it I might frame it in my office...or maybe I'll offer it to someone here.

Or I might just light it on fire. Haha

[Sir_Boomme]

Haha - so I contacted my local bookstore and asked them to hold me one.

She actually said they were getting a "very few" and did I want her to hold "one." So I'm not getting more than that.

So - if I like it I might frame it in my office...or maybe I'll offer it to someone here.

Or I might just light it on fire. Haha

S&S crap makes great kindling/ light material for the BBQ... so I hear

[Merlin1958]

Haha - so I contacted my local bookstore and asked them to hold me one.

She actually said they were getting a "very few" and did I want her to hold "one." So I'm not getting more than that.

So - if I like it I might frame it in my office...or maybe I'll offer it to someone here.

Or I might just light it on fire. Haha

Use "Faithful" as kindling.

[biblio.phage]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/KNOMEOR/King-Small_zps2adlopvk.jpg

[Cook]

Default
I have extra copies of finders keepers broadside 35.00
Please pm

[zelig]

Hitting eBay already. I see one listed for $89.99 with make an offer. I feel $30 to $35 is a fair price at this stage.

[AstroDad]

I managed to pick up 3 broadsides today. The store had promised to hold one for me, but ended up letting me buy two more. I don't think anyone else had inquired about them and they likely would have let me buy all 5 they had to sell had I asked, but I already felt greedy getting more than one and left a couple for others. Frankly, I am surprised the demand wasn't higher. This was the only store in the area I saw that would be selling them. You would think in a city the size of Houston there would have been more interest.

Also, they were $6...I was expecting $12

I'll be curious to see what the market value ends up being.

[Roseannebarr]

I managed to pick up 3 broadsides today. The store had promised to hold one for me, but ended up letting me buy two more. I don't think anyone else had inquired about them and they likely would have let me buy all 5 they had to sell had I asked, but I already felt greedy getting more than one and left a couple for others. Frankly, I am surprised the demand wasn't higher. This was the only store in the area I saw that would be selling them. You would think in a city the size of Houston there would have been more interest.

Also, they were $6...I was expecting $12

I'll be curious to see what the market value ends up being.


I believe the stores paid around $1. You got a great independent bookstore! I paid $12 each

[Sir_Boomme]

I managed to pick up 3 broadsides today. The store had promised to hold one for me, but ended up letting me buy two more. I don't think anyone else had inquired about them and they likely would have let me buy all 5 they had to sell had I asked, but I already felt greedy getting more than one and left a couple for others. Frankly, I am surprised the demand wasn't higher. This was the only store in the area I saw that would be selling them. You would think in a city the size of Houston there would have been more interest.

Also, they were $6...I was expecting $12

I'll be curious to see what the market value ends up being.




I'll buy one for a nickel... if you throw in a can of lighter fluid....

[jhanic]

I got a copy at each of the two stores I visited. One was $12, the other $5. Limit was one at each store.

John

[Nerak]

I got two at my store. :-)

[Merlin1958]

If you want a chance at a signed copy of this book, donate $10 to the HF widget!!!

[Cook]

I have extra copies of finders keepers broadside 35.00
Please pm if interested

**** ONLY ONE LEFT ****

[Merlin1958]

RF is offering Broadside's for $29.99 shipped in the U.S. (Intl at cost) one per customer, PM requests to him. First come, first served.

[Randall Flagg]

RF is offering Broadside's for $29.99 shipped in the U.S. (Intl at cost) one per customer, PM requests to him. First come, first served.
$25 shipped in US, international at cost. You can't spend time, gasoline, sales tax, packaging and postage for cheaper than that.

[Randall Flagg]

Factory sealed 5-pack that I was able to purchase.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1430590717-Finders%20Keepers%20broadside%20purchase%20290x516 .jpeg

[Br!an]

Factory sealed 5-pack that I was able to purchase.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1430590717-Finders%20Keepers%20broadside%20purchase%20290x516 .jpeg

They are about as tall as the print on your shirt, thinner though.

[tippy4]

Bob Odenkirk just signed my copy in a Hollywood bookstore.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/photo-172_zpspn4fa0mm.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/photo-172_zpspn4fa0mm.jpg.html)

[Merlin1958]

Wow!!! Better call, Saul!!!

[Papaseraphim]

Well, a new store opened in our neighborhood and I chack and they were participating in Independent Bookstore day,

I couldn't go so I sent the wife. She text me saying that they weren't carrying the the Finders Keepers broadside or any King books.

Turns out they are a feminist bookstore, "just like the bookstore in Portlandia" my wife says.:P:tongue:

[Randall Flagg]

Bob Odenkirk just signed my copy in a Hollywood bookstore.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/photo-172_zpspn4fa0mm.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/photo-172_zpspn4fa0mm.jpg.html)


I think mine will be worth more when SK signs it.

[tippy4]

I think it will too.....I wonder if he will cross out his printed name and sign beneath it as I have seen him do.

[divemaster]

Bob Odenkirk just signed my copy in a Hollywood bookstore.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/photo-172_zpspn4fa0mm.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/photo-172_zpspn4fa0mm.jpg.html)

I actually think that is all kinds of awesome.

[Ari_Racing]

Bob Odenkirk just signed my copy in a Hollywood bookstore.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t21/ornate12/photo-172_zpspn4fa0mm.jpg (http://s156.photobucket.com/user/ornate12/media/photo-172_zpspn4fa0mm.jpg.html)

That is SO COOL! Congratulations!

[Fsmdr]

Looks like we can now order UK edition on Amazon US

http://www.amazon.com/Finders-Keepers-Stephen-King/dp/1473698995/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1430670508

[jhanic]

Looks like we can now order UK edition on Amazon US

http://www.amazon.com/Finders-Keepers-Stephen-King/dp/1473698995/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1430670508

I know that's the UK cover, but nowhere does it say it's the UK edition. I probably will keep my UK Amazon order in to make sure I get the UK edition.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Looks like we can now order UK edition on Amazon US

http://www.amazon.com/Finders-Keepers-Stephen-King/dp/1473698995/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1430670508

I know that's the UK cover, but nowhere does it say it's the UK edition. I probably will keep my UK Amazon order in to make sure I get the UK edition.

John

It says it is published by Hodder & Stoughton.

[Fsmdr]

Looks like we can now order UK edition on Amazon US

http://www.amazon.com/Finders-Keepers-Stephen-King/dp/1473698995/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1430670508

I know that's the UK cover, but nowhere does it say it's the UK edition. I probably will keep my UK Amazon order in to make sure I get the UK edition.

John


It does say:
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (June 2, 2015)

[carlosdetweiller]

Looks like we can now order UK edition on Amazon US

http://www.amazon.com/Finders-Keepers-Stephen-King/dp/1473698995/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1430670508

I know that's the UK cover, but nowhere does it say it's the UK edition. I probably will keep my UK Amazon order in to make sure I get the UK edition.

John


It does say:
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (June 2, 2015)

Juliana, Great minds think alike (and post alike)! And almost at the same time.

[Fsmdr]

Looks like we can now order UK edition on Amazon US

http://www.amazon.com/Finders-Keepers-Stephen-King/dp/1473698995/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1430670508

I know that's the UK cover, but nowhere does it say it's the UK edition. I probably will keep my UK Amazon order in to make sure I get the UK edition.

John


It does say:
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (June 2, 2015)

Juliana, Great minds think alike (and post alike)! And almost at the same time.

But you beat me to it!.

[jhanic]

Wonderful! I'll cancel my UK Amazon order and get it from the US! Thanks!

John

[needfulthings]

NEVERMIND.

[LostAlivE]

Does anyone know about the limited editions of these?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Does anyone know about the limited editions of these?

Yes. They are limited to 1,250,000 copies :rolleyes:

[LostAlivE]

Aw Mr. Rabbit I am asking if they are going to have like a 1 of 200 or 1 of 700 like they have foe the last few books?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Aw Mr. Rabbit I am asking if they are going to have like a 1 of 200 or 1 of 700 like they have foe the last few books?

No word yet. We will let everyone know when we find out anything.

[LostAlivE]

Thanks Mr. Rabbit Trick.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Just placed my order for both. Thanks for the heads up!

[jonp]

By WHSmiths website, there is going to be a WHSmith exclusive edition of Finders Keepers. There are no details and pictures as yet. If anybody wants a copy I am happy to get one for them.

[sharki69]

Finders Keepers sweepstakes

We've teamed up with Scribner and Simon & Schuster Audio to give you a chance to receive Finders Keepers on publication date, June 2nd! One Grand Prize winner will receive a hardcover copy of the book signed by Stephen, 20 winners will receive CD audiobooks, and 20 winners will receive hardcover books. Use the form below to enter now.

http://stephenking.com/promo/finders-keepers/sweepstakes.php

[Kingfan24]

By WHSmiths website, there is going to be a WHSmith exclusive edition of Finders Keepers. There are no details and pictures as yet. If anybody wants a copy I am happy to get one for them.

Will this madness ever end.

[jonp]

By WHSmiths website, there is going to be a WHSmith exclusive edition of Finders Keepers. There are no details and pictures as yet. If anybody wants a copy I am happy to get one for them.

Will this madness ever end.

Probably not, they're on to a good thing here. Some of us buy 2 or 3 copies rather than one!

[webstar1000]

I won't do it. I have decided to collect the books I like and look the best... And make me the happiest.

[LostAlivE]

jonp
I tried to send you a e-mail but it would not take it.
I would like to know if you will get me 3 copies of the WH Smith edition?

[jhanic]

The completist in me will make me buy that one and also, if Waterstones issues one, that one too.

John

[stroppygoblin]

Here we go again... Good job I have lots of boxes ... :evil:

[zelig]

As usual, I'm in too.

[Merlin1958]

Pretty sure you can have a one time chance to get a signed 1/1 of Finders Keepers, by making a $10 donation to the HF widget and winning the Grand Prize Giveaway!!! You can't win it, if you ain't in it!!!!

[jonp]

jonp
I tried to send you a e-mail but it would not take it.
I would like to know if you will get me 3 copies of the WH Smith edition?

Tried to PM you, but you have exceeded your stored PM quota. I will be able to get 3 copies for you!

[herbertwest]

By WHSmiths website, there is going to be a WHSmith exclusive edition of Finders Keepers. There are no details and pictures as yet. If anybody wants a copy I am happy to get one for them.

Will this madness ever end.

Well, everything time it's the same thing. Should be used to it by now ;)

[Papaseraphim]

So I get an email fro SK.com pointing to an excerpt from Finders Keepers on EW.com with two pieces of artwork by Jae Lee and June Chung.

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/05/13/stephen-king-finders-keepers-excerpt#

Is the artwork gonna be in the book or was it done for Entertainment Weekly?

By the way the art of the top of the page is amazing!

[Bev Vincent]

Probably just for EW.

[jhanic]

I got my copy of EW today.

John

[you ever seen a ghost?]

anyone receive their finished hardcover? i was told they were hoping to ship them last week...

[Bev Vincent]

Not yet.

[Randall Flagg]

anyone receive their finished hardcover? i was told they were hoping to ship them last week...
Anticipate several cases on 5/28...

[amd013]

I got my copy of EW today.

John

Yeah, I got mine in the mail last week. I have a subscription to EW (free bonus for buying something at best buy I thing). By the time it gets to me in the mail, its pretty beat up. I usually don't keep them around more then a month. I don't (yet) collect magazines with stories/articles per-se (although I do have an old Playboy I didn't throw away because it had a SK story in it (Mute, I think it was called)).

Considering it is probably in VG+ at best, is it worth hanging on to?

Mike

[carlosdetweiller]

I got my copy of EW today.

John

Yeah, I got mine in the mail last week. I have a subscription to EW (free bonus for buying something at best buy I thing). By the time it gets to me in the mail, its pretty beat up. I usually don't keep them around more then a month. I don't (yet) collect magazines with stories/articles per-se (although I do have an old Playboy I didn't throw away because it had a SK story in it (Mute, I think it was called)).

Considering it is probably in VG+ at best, is it worth hanging on to?

Mike

If you are asking if it will ever appreciate in price and be worth more than what you paid, then I think the answer is no.

[jhanic]

I got my copy of EW today.

John

Yeah, I got mine in the mail last week. I have a subscription to EW (free bonus for buying something at best buy I thing). By the time it gets to me in the mail, its pretty beat up. I usually don't keep them around more then a month. I don't (yet) collect magazines with stories/articles per-se (although I do have an old Playboy I didn't throw away because it had a SK story in it (Mute, I think it was called)).

Considering it is probably in VG+ at best, is it worth hanging on to?

Mike

If you are asking if it will ever appreciate in price and be worth more than what you paid, then I think the answer is no.

I agree. I just think it's kind of neat to have.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I agree. I just think it's kind of neat to have.

John

I think it is neat to have too. I went to B&N and bought one for my collection.

[jhanic]

I got mine from one of my local grocery stores.

John

[zelig]

Yes, definitely nice to have. I couldn't get out to the bookstore for a copy so I ordered it on the EW website and arrived a couple days ago in good condition.

[amd013]

I got my copy of EW today.

John

Yeah, I got mine in the mail last week. I have a subscription to EW (free bonus for buying something at best buy I thing). By the time it gets to me in the mail, its pretty beat up. I usually don't keep them around more then a month. I don't (yet) collect magazines with stories/articles per-se (although I do have an old Playboy I didn't throw away because it had a SK story in it (Mute, I think it was called)).

Considering it is probably in VG+ at best, is it worth hanging on to?

Mike

If you are asking if it will ever appreciate in price and be worth more than what you paid, then I think the answer is no.

Thanks, fortunately it can't depreciate much, since I got the subscription for free :wink:

I'll probably keep it around until the next "spring" cleaning purge. Recently threw away some old TV Guides I had kept because they featured Jennifer Garner (had a thing for her back when she was on Alias) or James Bond. I haven't thrown away some of the EW issues that featured some of the recent Marvel movies either.

[amd013]

I got my copy of EW today.

John

Yeah, I got mine in the mail last week. I have a subscription to EW (free bonus for buying something at best buy I thing). By the time it gets to me in the mail, its pretty beat up. I usually don't keep them around more then a month. I don't (yet) collect magazines with stories/articles per-se (although I do have an old Playboy I didn't throw away because it had a SK story in it (Mute, I think it was called)).

Considering it is probably in VG+ at best, is it worth hanging on to?

Mike

If you are asking if it will ever appreciate in price and be worth more than what you paid, then I think the answer is no.

Thanks, fortunately it can't depreciate much, since I got the subscription for free :wink:

I'll probably keep it around until the next "spring" cleaning purge. Recently threw away some old TV Guides I had kept because they featured Jennifer Garner (had a thing for her back when she was on Alias) or James Bond. I haven't thrown away some of the EW issues that featured some of the recent Marvel movies either.

[amd013]

Sorry for the double post, was some sort of hicup with my internet connection. It even came back indicating that my work proxy had blocked the post. Maybe when I tried to reload the page, it posted again.

[Merlin1958]

Sorry for the double post, was some sort of hicup with my internet connection. It even came back indicating that my work proxy had blocked the post. Maybe when I tried to reload the page, it posted again.


Oh, you're on an official "Time Out" now!!! LOL LOL J/K

[Theli]

I got my copy of EW today.

John

Yeah, I got mine in the mail last week. I have a subscription to EW (free bonus for buying something at best buy I thing). By the time it gets to me in the mail, its pretty beat up. I usually don't keep them around more then a month. I don't (yet) collect magazines with stories/articles per-se (although I do have an old Playboy I didn't throw away because it had a SK story in it (Mute, I think it was called)).

Considering it is probably in VG+ at best, is it worth hanging on to?

Mike

What's VG on a magazine like that, the pages only stick a bit? ;) :lol:

[amd013]

Sorry for the double post, was some sort of hicup with my internet connection. It even came back indicating that my work proxy had blocked the post. Maybe when I tried to reload the page, it posted again.


Oh, you're on an official "Time Out" now!!! LOL LOL J/K

Well, at least I'm not on secret double probation! Or at least I don't think I am.

[stroppygoblin]

It is possible for you to delete your own posts. Just edit it and choose Delete from the bottom right hand menu.

[zelig]

Did anyone notice on the back of the UK proof, there is mention of a Trade Paperback edition? I wonder if one is being released at the same time. I'm guessing it's basically the 'airport' edition which has been the case with the last few new releases.

[tippy4]

The new book released yesterday and not a single posting in this thread????

[becca69]

I was wondering myself. I was also waiting to see if any last minute signings might pop up??!

[jhanic]

I'm hoping to get a signed copy, but nothing so far.

John

[zelig]

A signed copy would be great! I posted in the Cara Laughs thread for FK the other day when I finished the book. Loved it. Also there's a second thread for the book in The Oracle (where there's been some discussion.)

[herbertwest]

Except the WHSMith, are there any other variants?

[stroppygoblin]

Except the WHSMith, are there any other variants?

Not in the UK. Nothing has been reported in the US. There may be an airport edition (soft cover - large format) but only a few collect those

[Lauterer]

The new book released yesterday and not a single posting in this thread????

There are two more threads to Finder keepers, probably to much ;-)

[sharki69]

It's been more than a week from publication and no signed copy popped up yet ?

Come on guys.... Getting rusty ????

[zelig]

It's been more than a week from publication and no signed copy popped up yet ?

Come on guys.... Getting rusty ????

Someone go stand outside his house with stack of books.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

It's been more than a week from publication and no signed copy popped up yet ?

Come on guys.... Getting rusty ????

Mine's in the making.

[webstar1000]

It's been more than a week from publication and no signed copy popped up yet ?

Come on guys.... Getting rusty ????

Mine's in the making.

Bragger!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

It's been more than a week from publication and no signed copy popped up yet ?

Come on guys.... Getting rusty ????

Mine's in the making.

Bragger!

:excited:

[Lot guy]

Mine should be here in about a month, As long as all things stay on course.

Although mine will not be inscribed like Chase's, Congratulations again!

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Mine should be here in about a month, As long as all things stay on course.

Although mine will not be inscribed like Chase's, Congratulations again!

Thanks man, I still can't believe it. I'm so pumped to see what the inscription is.

[bdwyer19]

Mine should be here in about a month, As long as all things stay on course.

Although mine will not be inscribed like Chase's, Congratulations again!

How'd you manage that??

[becca69]

Mine should be here in about a month, As long as all things stay on course.

Although mine will not be inscribed like Chase's, Congratulations again!

How'd you manage that??

Yes, spill :orely:

[Lot guy]

Mine should be here in about a month, As long as all things stay on course.

Although mine will not be inscribed like Chase's, Congratulations again!

How'd you manage that??

Yes, spill :orely:

I hate to be that guy that says I can't share that information, but I am going to have to be as I'm not looking to burn bridges. All I can say us that one copy is guaranteed and a second copy is almost 100%, the second copy is already going to a member here.

[Randall Flagg]

It's been more than a week from publication and no signed copy popped up yet ?

Come on guys.... Getting rusty ????

Mine's in the making.
King is supposed to inscribe your book in late June. He isn't in the office the next two + weeks.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

It's been more than a week from publication and no signed copy popped up yet ?

Come on guys.... Getting rusty ????

Mine's in the making.
King is supposed to inscribe your book in late June. He isn't in the office the next two + weeks.

Fine Fine, mine is waiting in the wings to be made. Regardless ;)

[Merlin1958]

It's been more than a week from publication and no signed copy popped up yet ?

Come on guys.... Getting rusty ????

Mine's in the making.


:FU: :biggrin:

[AKC]

LOT GUY has one FOR SALE in the Classifieds Thread!

[Jimimck]

For you completists out there, there is also a UK trade paperback edition that is printed in Australia...

[webstar1000]

WHO IS GOING TO THE SIGNING JULY 12TH??? I JUST GOT TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[webstar1000]

KING SIGNING!!!

News Flash: Stephen King will be signing 500 copies of his newest book Finders Keepers on July 12th at 10am in Bridgton Maine bookstore. 2 ticket max per person. Both people required to show photo ID.

Call bookstore at (207) 647-2122

I will be there!

edit: FROM BETT'S

[Dan]

I bought the Pocket Books paperback of Finders Keepers today. I looked and my paperback copy of Mr. Mercedes is Gallery Books. Did I miss a Gallery Books edition of Finders Keepers? Is the Pocket Books version the first paperback? Is the Gallery Books version of Mr. Mercedes the first paperback?

[zelig]

That's a good point. As far as I know, they skipped a trade paperback edition (Gallery) of FK. It looks like there's a large print paperback edition with the trade cover art if that's of any interest.

[Dan]

On Simon and Schuster's website it shows the trade paperback and mass market paperback of Mr. Mercedes, but only the mass market for Finder's Keepers. I'm not sure why. I guess I'll pick up the mass market Mr. Mercedes for a matching set.

[zelig]

Dan this may be of interest to you. I discovered there is in fact a Gallery trade paperback of Finders Keepers. It's the Canadian edition. Look up this ISBN on amazon.ca and you can purchase it. I'm going to post a picture in my collection thread.

ISBN: 9781501140655

[Dan]

Dan this may be of interest to you. I discovered there is in fact a Gallery trade paperback of Finders Keepers. It's the Canadian edition. Look up this ISBN on amazon.ca and you can purchase it. I'm going to post a picture in my collection thread.

ISBN: 9781501140655

Yes, thanks!