Charlie The Choo Choo Sales

[jimbow]

Dave sold one for $149.95, $237.45 (my copy), $249.95 and he has another up for $249.95.

[Lilja]

So, how does all these copies rank among eachother. I would guess this:

1. Comic Con (did we decide if an unsigned or a signed was most valuable?)
2. The cancelled UK S&S edition
3. The limited UK signed edition
4. The trade US and UK edition (not sure if there is a way to decide which of these are most valuable)
5. The eBook version

Is this about right?

Lilja

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I love the paper and material used in the UK limited. Actually, nicely done in my opinion.

If you have both, take a moment and compare.

Mulleins

[Brian861]

Jon purchased one from eBay for £20.99.

Other recent ebay sales: $249.95, $237.45, $149.95. All by Dave from Overlook. And listed on Dave's site for $229.95. Not sure how many copies he has.

[Brian861]

So, how does all these copies rank among eachother. I would guess this:

1. Comic Con (did we decide if an unsigned or a signed was most valuable?)
2. The cancelled UK S&S edition
3. The limited UK signed edition
4. The trade US and UK edition (not sure if there is a way to decide which of these are most valuable)
5. The eBook version

Is this about right?

Lilja

I'd agree with that, Lilja. Although some may place the UK limited above the cancelled UK. IMO, Dave's sales are the anomaly as folks have reported only finding these copies at their local B&Ns, etc. And no telling how many have been picked up by non-collectors or for gifts, etc. at retail price.

[Roseannebarr]

So, how does all these copies rank among eachother. I would guess this:

1. Comic Con (did we decide if an unsigned or a signed was most valuable?) I prefer my signed copy by Stephen King and Beryl Evans. I like the Beryl Evans signature because that's the way it was issued. David sold an unsigned copy just last week for $999. Signed copies have dropped in price. I have both, a signed copy and an unsigned copy. but its definately the collectors preference.

2. The cancelled UK S&S edition. Love it! even better because i already owned it and almost bought one from Overlook!
3. The limited UK signed edition. Like it, but who signed it? driving me crazy!
4. The trade US and UK edition (not sure if there is a way to decide which of these are most valuable) UK edition even out yet? Mine is on back order.
5. The eBook version

Is this about right?

Lilja


My opinions listed above.

[Brian861]

I'd agree with your assessment also, Glenn. UK edition isn't due out til July of next year but is able for preorder. The one that is probably on back order for yourself.

[Cwalker]

My UK Limited arrived today, #634. It is very nice with a solid slipcase. Good production worth the money.

That being said, have we pretty much given up hope on finding out who signed it?
I agree that at this point, if it was Somebody and not "somebody" it would have been announced. Why have an A-List signature and not flaunt it? Either way it is a very nice book that looks good on my shelf.
And that is the important part.... right?

[Beverly Marsh]

From Marsha about 15 minutes ago on the SKMB:

"Hodder will be posting info about the signer but I want to give them the first opportunity before making the announcement here tomorrow"

[thegreattim]

From Marsha about 15 minutes ago on the SKMB:

"Hodder will be posting info about the signer but I want to give them the first opportunity before making the announcement here tomorrow"

Very, very interesting. That says to me it is a signature of some significance. Can't wait to find out!

[Theli]

Deeper down the rabbit hole we go!

[needfulthings]

FACTS...
King has been with Hodder & Stoughton now for 30 years & has been signing bookplates for them since 1994.

[jimbow]

I'm not sure you can call it the UK 1st as its release was abandoned over here. We'll have to wait until July for the trade 1st and I assume the CP would be changed to 2017.
The CP page for the slipcase edition is totally different and is printed and bound in Italy.
Why couldn't it be described as "the relabeled version of the initially cancelled UK 1st Edition"?
:idea: Why not call it The derailed choo choo?

[needfulthings]

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/3324/I6SGXH.jpg

[darkseer]

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/3324/I6SGXH.jpg

:emot-roflolmao:

[TCCBodhi]

Dang, I knew I should have ordered a copy, it seemed a reasonable enough price, but this whole book and the multi-editions just really got out of hand. It seems to be OOP at this point, at least I didn't have any luck finding it. Does anyone know any site that still has it available for US shipping for close to it's issue price?

[richardsrarebooks]

My copy (from Waterstones) is in Chicago. Hope to receive it this week. Getting more interesting all the time!

[sharki69]

No bar code ?!

Rare.... LOL - "This book has no barcode and was one of the extra copies not signed by Stephen King. Although from what I have read, even the 150 weren't signed by him, but by someone signing for Beryl Evans?"

" Being that it is not signed at all, it would be pretty cool to have this one signed by the real Stephen King making this 1 of 1 to be like that. Sure 1/150 signed by some other person is cool I guess."

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Charlie-the-Choo-Choo-by-Beryl-Evans-Stephen-King-UNSIGNED-NO-BARCODE-MINT-/182381254201?hash=item2a76c51639:g:DY0AAOSwA3dYCR8 6

[Brian861]

No bar code ?!

Rare.... LOL - "This book has no barcode and was one of the extra copies not signed by Stephen King. Although from what I have read, even the 150 weren't signed by him, but by someone signing for Beryl Evans?"

" Being that it is not signed at all, it would be pretty cool to have this one signed by the real Stephen King making this 1 of 1 to be like that. Sure 1/150 signed by some other person is cool I guess."

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Charlie-the-Choo-Choo-by-Beryl-Evans-Stephen-King-UNSIGNED-NO-BARCODE-MINT-/182381254201?hash=item2a76c51639:g:DY0AAOSwA3dYCR8 6

I made an offer on it for S&Gs. Seriously doubt it'll go for that (my offer).

[herbertwest]

From Marsha about 15 minutes ago on the SKMB:

"Hodder will be posting info about the signer but I want to give them the first opportunity before making the announcement here tomorrow"

Intriguing.

[jimbow]

Jon purchased one from eBay for £20.99.

Other recent ebay sales: $249.95, $237.45, $149.95. All by Dave from Overlook. And listed on Dave's site for $229.95. Not sure how many copies he has.

There is another derailed Charlie up on ebay for $230.00 free shipping.

[wizardsrainbow]

I bought one from Overlook

[zelig]

I checked one of my local B&N stores and no go.

[ELazansky]

There was a seller on eBay selling 6 copies of the UK limited edition for GBP 49.99 - someone bought all 6

[webstar1000]

There was a seller on eBay selling 6 copies of the UK limited edition for GBP 49.99 - someone bought all 6

CRAZY. I wish I had gotten one:( I could have used one with a slipcase. Oh well. I was given one by a GOOD friend from CD and I have to say.. what a wonderful little book. It really is:)

[cit74]

There was a seller on eBay selling 6 copies of the UK limited edition for GBP 49.99 - someone bought all 6

Best to get them now on the speculation - either it'll be a boom or a bust

[Brian James Freeman]

I can't share complete details of what I've been told, but here's what I can share about this "UK" stickered edition of CHARLIE THE CHOO CHOO:

"Both were both printed at the same bindery in the US. There were 6,500 copies impacted by this issue out of the 49,600 printed so far."

Best,
Brian

[Brian861]

I can't share complete details of what I've been told, but here's what I can share about this "UK" stickered edition of CHARLIE THE CHOO CHOO:

"Both were both printed at the same bindery in the US. There were 6,500 copies impacted by this issue out of the 49,600 printed so far."

Best,
Brian

Wow! Sounds like some returns may be in order to Dave.

I'll be headed down to my local bookstore today who got a new shipment in on Monday to check their stock for this "rarity".

[Theli]

I'd still like to snag a copy if I can. I checked the book store close to my work and grabbed the regular US 1st, maybe I'll try the one closer to my house, but... malls at Christmas. I dread the thought.

[Bev Vincent]

Per Ms. Mod: "Charlie the Choo Choo was signed by a representative of HodderChildren’s Books on behalf of Beryl Evans.​"

[bdwyer19]

Per Ms. Mod: "Charlie the Choo Choo was signed by a representative of HodderChildren’s Books on behalf of Beryl Evans.​"

This is just ridiculous!

[Brian861]

I'd still like to snag a copy if I can. I checked the book store close to my work and grabbed the regular US 1st, maybe I'll try the one closer to my house, but... malls at Christmas. I dread the thought.

I'm not sure if my two malls here even have bookstores in 'em. I'm not a mall guy so rarely step foot into 'em. I've already got several quests for the book, Dan but I'll pick one up for ya today if they have any/enough copies.

[Brian861]

Per Ms. Mod: "Charlie the Choo Choo was signed by a representative of HodderChildren’s Books on behalf of Beryl Evans.​"

This is just ridiculous!

Yea, we kinda had to see that coming with the price and all.

[Theli]

Per Ms. Mod: "Charlie the Choo Choo was signed by a representative of HodderChildren’s Books on behalf of Beryl Evans.​"

Bet all you who missed out are kicking yourselves now! I have a Hodder representative's signature, and you don't!

[Brian861]

Per Ms. Mod: "Charlie the Choo Choo was signed by a representative of HodderChildren’s Books on behalf of Beryl Evans.​"

Bet all you who missed out are kicking yourselves now! I have a Hodder representative's signature, and you don't!

:emot-roflolmao: Still a nice production from what I've heard/seen here. My go to UK guy picked me one up so I'll be happy to own the Rep's sig soon :)

[thegreattim]

Per Ms. Mod: "Charlie the Choo Choo was signed by a representative of HodderChildren’s Books on behalf of Beryl Evans.​"

Ugh. So much for hoping. Still, a nice looking edition, I guess.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Don't know if it was signed by a lacky at Hodder or Waterstones. At least it only cost £20.

Now we know it was a lacky at Hodder.

[Theli]

It would have been great if it'd been someone famous, but I expected little, and at the price I am happy to just have a nice edition of the book. I really couldn't care less.

[somekindofstranger]

It would have been great if it'd been someone famous, but I expected little, and at the price I am happy to just have a nice edition of the book. I really couldn't care less.

Me either. Whereas the guy that just bought 6 copies at 49.99..........

[becca69]

Just weird. Currently I have an extra and it was approximately $35 shipped from UK... If anyone wants one, let me know. It would be another $4 media mail.

[webstar1000]

So funny... I want a copy though. As comical as it is. haha

[becca69]

So funny... I want a copy though. As comical as it is. haha

If you need one, just PM me.

[Beverly Marsh]

Per Ms. Mod: "Charlie the Choo Choo was signed by a representative of HodderChildren’s Books on behalf of Beryl Evans.​"

Bet all you who missed out are kicking yourselves now! I have a Hodder representative's signature, and you don't!

:biggrin1:
I suppose we all saw this coming, LOL. Not really surprising but I think it was the curiosity and the possibilities that got us all wound up.
Per your other post I totally agree, it's a nice edition to have and we got it on the cheap so eh, it's all good.
The employees signature is pretty! :emot-roflolmao:

[shaq]

Aah well....

Here I sit.
Broken hearted.
Spent a penny
And only farted.

:cry:

[Randall Flagg]

Aah well....

Here I sit.
Broken hearted.
Spent a penny
And only farted.

:cry:

Here others sit feeling they were smart. Hoarded nominally valued books (UK signed AND anomaly) now broken hearted.
Spent a fortune to obtain it
Now the books aren't worth shit.

[shaq]

Lol. I thought mine was more eloquently put.

I have 2. Think it is fab as part of the dt world.

Happy to donate one for haven fund draw 17 if you want it?

Shaq

[Randall Flagg]

I was a bit crass, but people should have carefully read the thread and they would have known.
Not only from my posts, but primarily things mentioned by others.

[Randall Flagg]

Btw, at around 6,500, the anomaly Choo Choo is still desirable, in fact I want one.
I just don't believe they are worth the $100 plus people are charging.
Great for the seller, not so great for the buyer that paid a silly price.

The one and only version worth anything is the SDCC book.

[richardsrarebooks]

Received my copy today (#164). While hoping for a "special" signature am happy with what I received. Happy holidays to all!

[needfulthings]

Btw, at around 6,500, the anomaly Choo Choo is still desirable, in fact I want one.
I just don't believe they are worth the $100 plus people are charging.
Great for the seller, not so great for the buyer that paid a silly price.

The one and only version worth anything is the SDCC book.

WRONG! Signed by both KING & DAMERON.
:lol:
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/5074/krrVib.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Fortunately I have one of those too.

[Brian861]

LOL, that's cute, Bruce.

Sorry, guys but I was unable to find any cancelled UKs in my area :(

[Ivo]

Has any one been matching or trying to match their DT numbers with this print? If anybody has #537 let me know, I'll swap with you. I have #547 to trade.

[webstar1000]

Has any one been matching or trying to match their DT numbers with this print? If anybody has #537 let me know, I'll swap with you. I have #547 to trade.

VERY COOL! I would love to find 459... that is a cool idea...

[shaq]

Has any one been matching or trying to match their DT numbers with this print? If anybody has #537 let me know, I'll swap with you. I have #547 to trade.

VERY COOL! I would love to find 459... that is a cool idea...

Well.....

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y415/DaveShack/Mobile%20Uploads/6FB45F1A-FA1C-43C9-BBB8-47B698EC3C1A_zpsvg6fvdaj.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/DaveShack/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6FB45F1A-FA1C-43C9-BBB8-47B698EC3C1A_zpsvg6fvdaj.jpg.html)

[shaq]

Merry Christmas Webstar!

[webstar1000]

Has any one been matching or trying to match their DT numbers with this print? If anybody has #537 let me know, I'll swap with you. I have #547 to trade.

VERY COOL! I would love to find 459... that is a cool idea...

Well.....

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y415/DaveShack/Mobile%20Uploads/6FB45F1A-FA1C-43C9-BBB8-47B698EC3C1A_zpsvg6fvdaj.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/DaveShack/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6FB45F1A-FA1C-43C9-BBB8-47B698EC3C1A_zpsvg6fvdaj.jpg.html)

No way


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[Ivo]

lucky Dog!

[shaq]

Way!

[Br!an]

:clap:

[bdwyer19]

That is awesome!! Well done Shaq and Kris!

[Theli]

Very nice, I hope you guys can work something out. Mine just arrived today, very nice presentation actually. I'm impressed with the quality. I have #252.

[zelig]

Nice!

[becca69]

Cool idea. I would need #644.

[zelig]

I have choo choo #616 if anyone needs it. My DT set is 461.

[Br!an]

Mine hasn't arrived. The last scan was on the 13th.

[webstar1000]

Man a HUGE thanks to Shaq for hooking me up. Price he paid and whatever it cost to ship it. Most (not here on this site) would have tried to make a buck. Thanks RF for the hard work you do here.... stuff like this makes me happy and all that good stuff. Merry Christmas all and thanks agian Shaq!! You rock!


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[Theli]

Very cool to hear it worked out. This site has some of the coolest and most generous members on the net. You rock shaq!

[Roseannebarr]

Mine hasn't arrived. The last scan was on the 13th.

Mine too! I am getting worried

[ICry4Oy]

Mine hasn't arrived. The last scan was on the 13th.

Mine too! I am getting worried



Mine three.

[WeDealInLead]

Tis the season for mail delays.

[Theli]

^Yup and I just got mine today, so they're still coming.

[Brian861]

Has any one been matching or trying to match their DT numbers with this print? If anybody has #537 let me know, I'll swap with you. I have #547 to trade.

VERY COOL! I would love to find 459... that is a cool idea...




Has any one been matching or trying to match their DT numbers with this print? If anybody has #537 let me know, I'll swap with you. I have #547 to trade.

VERY COOL! I would love to find 459... that is a cool idea...

Well.....

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y415/DaveShack/Mobile%20Uploads/6FB45F1A-FA1C-43C9-BBB8-47B698EC3C1A_zpsvg6fvdaj.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/DaveShack/media/Mobile%20Uploads/6FB45F1A-FA1C-43C9-BBB8-47B698EC3C1A_zpsvg6fvdaj.jpg.html)

:rock: :rock: :rock: Congrats, Kris and really super cool of you, Shaq!

[Randall Flagg]

Mine shows as arriving in San Francisco on 12/15. Must be stuck in a long customs line.

[cit74]

Mine shows as arriving in San Francisco on 12/15. Must be stuck in a long customs line.

I somehow got mine earlier this week; although a package from New Jersey went on vacation to Hawaii and I haven't seen that yet (that was priority and now 5 days late).

[TacomaDiver]

If your "tracking" is like mine, it's the date it was sent. My shipping notification says 11 December, and the tracking says San Fran on the 11th as well. Kept thinking - it shouldn't take two weeks to here from San Fran. So who knows. I just don't believe the San Fran date is the date it hit our shores since it was shipped that same day from England.


Mine shows as arriving in San Francisco on 12/15. Must be stuck in a long customs line.

[needfulthings]

:wtf:Mine is also listed as in San Francisco on the 13th.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

This guy is REALLY misleading about King signing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SEALED-Charlie-the-Choo-Choo-1st-Ed-Ltd-1000-Print-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/262777854710?hash=item3d2ec7daf6:g:jQUAAOSw44BYX9N L

Mulleins

[jsweet]

This guy is REALLY misleading about King signing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SEALED-Charlie-the-Choo-Choo-1st-Ed-Ltd-1000-Print-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/262777854710?hash=item3d2ec7daf6:g:jQUAAOSw44BYX9N L

Mulleins

Yeah, that's total BS

[darkseer]

This guy is REALLY misleading about King signing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SEALED-Charlie-the-Choo-Choo-1st-Ed-Ltd-1000-Print-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/262777854710?hash=item3d2ec7daf6:g:jQUAAOSw44BYX9N L

Mulleins

Wrote telling him it was signed by an employee of Hodder and not king, and if Waterstone told him differently he needs to ask for a refund.

[needfulthings]

I was hoping his correspondence with Alex Gladwin (Who is indeed Customer Support at Waterstones) was true....But I see he has ended that listing & relisted the book without the Alex Gladwin correspondence mentioned.

[darkseer]

He states in his new listing, that the publisher confirms these were signed by an employee on the behalf of Stephen King.

[Br!an]

I'm happy to see that he corrected himself. Not every seller will do so.

[Br!an]

I ordered two copies of the UK limited Charlie The Choo Choo. They arrived today.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/waterstones_002.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/waterstones_001.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/waterstones_003.JPG
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/waterstones_004.JPG

The limited prints are okay. I've emailed Waterstone's to see about replacements.

[DoctorZaius]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/image212.JPG

Me too brother! Waterstones has informed me that there are no replacements - it's sold out. I have their assurances that I will have a full refund once I have sent them pictures of the damage, which I have. I have two pristine "signed prints for anyone wishing to match 815 and 769. Anyone here looking to sell a pristine copy?

[Br!an]

My numbers are 83 & 939 if anyone needs them.

[becca69]

Oh my. Those look like they took a ride in a wood chipper. I'm not to hopefully for my 2nd order.

[Ari_Racing]

I have two of the "derailed Charlie" that I'm gonna put at ebay.com later on today. If anyone is interested in a copy, please send your offer via PM.

Thanks

[Brian861]

Wow! There is just no excuse for such poor packaging and handling. That's ridiculous and just plain lazy on Waterstones part. Glad I had a member pick up a copy for me and will be doing the shipping.

[Br!an]

Wow! There is just no excuse for such poor packaging and handling. That's ridiculous and just plain lazy on Waterstones part. Glad I had a member pick up a copy for me and will be doing the shipping.

I have that option available and will definitely do that next time.

I have purchase twice from Waterstone's. The first time was J.K. Rowling The Cuckoo's Calling. It never arrived. They offered a replacement of a later printing. Now this!

[Brian861]

Wow! There is just no excuse for such poor packaging and handling. That's ridiculous and just plain lazy on Waterstones part. Glad I had a member pick up a copy for me and will be doing the shipping.

I have that option available and will definitely do that next time.

I have purchase twice from Waterstone's. The first time was J.K. Rowling The Cuckoo's Calling. It never arrived. They offered a replacement of a later printing. Now this!

I would have been in the same boat had my bank allowed my debt card to be used. That really sucks, guys. Hate it for ya both. Hopefully some members here can help make up for the loss.

[needfulthings]

Mine is still in LIMBO!

[Brian861]

Mine is still in LIMBO!

Or pieces.

[Br!an]

Mine is still in LIMBO!

Perhaps mine took one for the team and yours is fine.

[zelig]

I think a few of us got lucky. Mine arrived from them in perfect shape.

[darkseer]

I wasn't impressed by how mine was packed, but I was lucky and the book got here alright.

[cit74]

I wasn't impressed by how mine was packed, but I was lucky and the book got here alright.

agreed - my packing was nothing to write home about - fortunately mine did not meet the same fate as others - but easily could have

[DoctorZaius]

On the bright side, the collectability is improving. Only 996 copies survived, and counting. :mad:

[needfulthings]

:evil:And that is just the FUCKED UP ones WE know of!

[Theli]

The packaging was rather poor for mine as well, but at least it arrived safe. Really sorry to see these destroyed.

[Br!an]

On the bright side, the collectability is improving. Only 996 copies survived, and counting. :mad:

:emot-flame:

I was thinking the same thing. LOL

[Randall Flagg]

I have no idea if mine has been damaged yet..It's listed as having been in San Francisco since 12/15 so there is still time for someone to screw it up.

[TacomaDiver]

My copy arrived today and the packaging looks VERY similar to what other members have posted - but the book was perfect once I peeled the layers of what appears to be dried out soggy cardboard off.

In a strange way, I'm glad that I wasn't the only one, but I feel the frustration that others must be feeling at the condition upon arrival.

Also, I have #808 if anyone wanted a trade for a number that's the same forwards as it is backwards.

[Merlin1958]

:Ball Kick:


Kicking myself for not breaking down and getting one of these!!!! Sigh...........................

[Lilja]

Checked Charlie the Choo Choo on eBay and man there are a lot of different versions and prizes on there. Do we know what edition is most valuable and what they are worth? I suspect that the CDCC version isn't as valuable as what it sold for at the begining right? And how about the abnormal UK edition? Is that one really worth over $200?

Lilja

[Theli]

Checked Charlie the Choo Choo on eBay and man there are a lot of different versions and prizes on there. Do we know what edition is most valuable and what they are worth? I suspect that the CDCC version isn't as valuable as what it sold for at the begining right? And how about the abnormal UK edition? Is that one really worth over $200?

Lilja

I'd say the SDCC copy dropped a bit, but is still quite valuable. Expect to pay around $500+. The second most valuable, at the moment, is the "derailed" UK edition (the misprint), though I'd say $200 is a bit much. I think when the dust has settled both it and the UK limited will float around $100.

[Lilja]

Checked Charlie the Choo Choo on eBay and man there are a lot of different versions and prizes on there. Do we know what edition is most valuable and what they are worth? I suspect that the CDCC version isn't as valuable as what it sold for at the begining right? And how about the abnormal UK edition? Is that one really worth over $200?

Lilja

I'd say the SDCC copy dropped a bit, but is still quite valuable. Expect to pay around $500+. The second most valuable, at the moment, is the "derailed" UK edition (the misprint), though I'd say $200 is a bit much. I think when the dust has settled both it and the UK limited will float around $100.

Interesting. And the next questions. SDCC signed or unsigned? What is the prime item?

[Theli]

Checked Charlie the Choo Choo on eBay and man there are a lot of different versions and prizes on there. Do we know what edition is most valuable and what they are worth? I suspect that the CDCC version isn't as valuable as what it sold for at the begining right? And how about the abnormal UK edition? Is that one really worth over $200?

Lilja

I'd say the SDCC copy dropped a bit, but is still quite valuable. Expect to pay around $500+. The second most valuable, at the moment, is the "derailed" UK edition (the misprint), though I'd say $200 is a bit much. I think when the dust has settled both it and the UK limited will float around $100.

Interesting. And the next questions. SDCC signed or unsigned? What is the prime item?

I think the quality of the signature makes a difference. There was sloppy one that sold for under $500 recently, but most others went for more. An unsigned one would probably fetch more than an ugly signature, or possibly a signature with a dedication to a specific person. That said a clean sig will be worth second most... next to the copy dedicated to Jake, which fetched over $1000.

[Lilja]

Checked Charlie the Choo Choo on eBay and man there are a lot of different versions and prizes on there. Do we know what edition is most valuable and what they are worth? I suspect that the CDCC version isn't as valuable as what it sold for at the begining right? And how about the abnormal UK edition? Is that one really worth over $200?

Lilja

I'd say the SDCC copy dropped a bit, but is still quite valuable. Expect to pay around $500+. The second most valuable, at the moment, is the "derailed" UK edition (the misprint), though I'd say $200 is a bit much. I think when the dust has settled both it and the UK limited will float around $100.

Interesting. And the next questions. SDCC signed or unsigned? What is the prime item?

I think the wuality of the signature makes a difference. There was sloppy one that sold for under $500 recently, but most others went for more. An unsigned one would probably fetch more than an ugly signature, or possibly a signature with a dedication to a specific person. That said a clean sig will be worth second most... next to the copy dedicated to Jake, which fetched over $1000.

Thanks! Collectiong books is interesting stuff :-)

[Randall Flagg]

San Diego Comic Convention Version $500+with Nice signature. Unsigned $500+. Remarqued by Ned Dameron add $250, signed by King add $500+.
"Derailed" UK edition with USA ISBN sticker $75-$100. There were ~6,500 so as more copies are found the price will drop.
UK Edition with "signed" print $75-$100.With patience these can be found on ebay for less than $40.
US Edition $25

[Theli]

It sure can be. This is just my opinion based on the trends I've observed (and have been posted earlier in this thread) from Ebay sales.

[Theli]

San Diego Comic Convention Version $500+with Nice signature. Unsigned $500+. Remarqued by Ned Dameron add $250, signed by King add $500+.
"Derailed" UK edition with USA ISBN sticker $75-$100. There were ~6,500 so as more copies are found the price will drop.
UK Edition with "signed" print $75-$100.
US Edition $25


I can't disagree with anything here!

I think I brought it up once before, but does anybody know who the artist for the Charlie the Choo Choo book is, other than Ned Dameron for the cover?

[Br!an]

I think I brought it up once before, but does anybody know who the artist for the Charlie the Choo Choo book is, other than Ned Dameron for the cover?

No

The copyright for the internal illustrations is held by Columbia TriStar Marketing group, Inc. I assume they have in-house artists.

[Brian861]

Received my derailed copy this morning from a fellow member (thanks, Eric!). And thanks to their generosity, I didn't pay near the going rate.

[Roseannebarr]

:Ball Kick:


Kicking myself for not breaking down and getting one of these!!!! Sigh...........................


I have 3 copies lost in the mail. If they show up and they arrive in good condition you can have 1 of mine.

[needfulthings]

At this point in time I'm hoping the adage "NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS" is true.

[Johnny Alien]

I don't doubt the source of course but if there were 6500 copies of the derailed edition it sure seems like you would see a bunch more showing up. It is easy to get the signed UK edition and there were only 1000 of those.

[Brian James Freeman]

I don't doubt the source of course but if there were 6500 copies of the derailed edition it sure seems like you would see a bunch more showing up. It is easy to get the signed UK edition and there were only 1000 of those.

My guess is this because the "UK" copies were shipped first and mostly went out to places like Amazon and big book distributors like Baker and Taylor. The readers who buy from Amazon and their local Books A Million or Barnes & Noble are unlikely to even consider the idea that they got something different or unusual. So most of those copies are sitting on bookshelves in homes or libraries right now like any other book. Whereas an edition specifically marked as a limited edition is easier to identify, even for your average off the street customer.

Brian

[Johnny Alien]

But if that is the case doesn't it still make it harder to get? If they all went to BAM and Amazon customers and are just sitting on shelves then it will be near impossible to get those to other people until they start to show up at Goodwills and similar stores. I have been to every store in my area and they are all normal runs.

[Brian James Freeman]

But if that is the case doesn't it still make it harder to get? If they all went to BAM and Amazon customers and are just sitting on shelves then it will be near impossible to get those to other people until they start to show up at Goodwills and similar stores. I have been to every store in my area and they are all normal runs.

Yeah, I could see many of these just "vanishing" forever because most readers have no idea their copy is any different. It'll be interesting to see how many show up via random eBay sales down the road -- where the seller is just getting rid of books, lists their copy of CHARLIE, and a buyer lucks into a copy.

Brian

[Br!an]

I wonder how many of the anomaly copies are being resold right now for cheap because the seller doesn't know the difference.

Like Brian mentioned, the UK limited is recognizable as such to anyone. The anomaly version is not obvious except to the cognoscenti.

[Brian861]

I wouldn't doubt that several copies of the derail are up right now for sale on eBay. Most probably just have a stock photo and you'd have to ask each and every seller for additional photos and info. Probably some to be had if one has the patience to search 'em out.

[Randall Flagg]

I wouldn't doubt that several copies of the derail are up right now for sale on eBay. Most probably just have a stock photo and you'd have to ask each and every seller for additional photos and info. Probably some to be had if one has the patience to search 'em out.
I found one for $29 BIN. I adjusted my estimate up-thread to reflect my estimate that the books can be found for less than $40.

[Brian861]

I wouldn't doubt that several copies of the derail are up right now for sale on eBay. Most probably just have a stock photo and you'd have to ask each and every seller for additional photos and info. Probably some to be had if one has the patience to search 'em out.
I found one for $29 BIN. I adjusted my estimate up-thread to reflect my estimate that the books can be found for less than $40.

Nice snag, J.

[allasorte]

Here's something to ponder. Earlier in the thread people were mentioning the number line. Some of these books have 10-1 and others have 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. Different copyright pages with the smaller "lines" of information being from the 10-1 book. And the 10-1 book has the sticker on the back for the bar code. Not sure if this means anything but here it is. I bought 3 of these books from CD. All were the print run of 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. I bought ONE from Amazon and it was listed as a 10-1 print run with the sticker on the back. Would this mean buying from Amazon will give you the 10-1 all the time???? Something to think about and try..........

[allasorte]

I wouldn't doubt that several copies of the derail are up right now for sale on eBay. Most probably just have a stock photo and you'd have to ask each and every seller for additional photos and info. Probably some to be had if one has the patience to search 'em out.

Derail? Meaning the 10-1 on the copyright page?

[zelig]

Here's something to ponder. Earlier in the thread people were mentioning the number line. Some of these books have 10-1 and others have 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. Different copyright pages with the smaller "lines" of information being from the 10-1 book. And the 10-1 book has the sticker on the back for the bar code. Not sure if this means anything but here it is. I bought 3 of these books from CD. All were the print run of 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. I bought ONE from Amazon and it was listed as a 10-1 print run with the sticker on the back. Would this mean buying from Amazon will give you the 10-1 all the time???? Something to think about and try..........

I got mine from Amazon and it has the 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 number line.

[jimbow]

i wounder how many of the derailed Charlie's are in libraries and/or how many have been turned in to remainder's ?

[Randall Flagg]

I bought 3 of these books from CD. All were the print run of 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1. I bought ONE from Amazon and it was listed as a 10-1 print run with the sticker on the back. Would this mean buying from Amazon will give you the 10-1 all the time???? .........
No.
More than one person, including myself have ordered a copy from Amazon and received the standard U.S version.
Most of the members who have ventured to a local Barnes & Noble, including myself have found only the standard U.S. version.
The best way to find the anomaly version (BTW, we need to agree upon a name) is to buy it from someone you know, or be patient and search ebay for someone who is selling one without being aware of the slightly rarer version. I could tell you the secret way, but then not only would I have to kill you, but then I wouldn't snag the book.

Based upon reliable info, more than 1/10 of the U.S. version are the "anomaly" version.
There are ~6,500 out there, and as far as I know, no one has cornered the market.

Keep watching the Intriguing Auctions thread. I have 2 copies on the way to me (thanks to a member for one at list, the other was $29.99) so I'll post any BIN auction I find for what I believe to be the anomaly that is <$50.

Now is the worst time to be hasty in buying one.

[allasorte]

It was worth a shot to help out people looking for both copies. I tried :(.
Thanks for the info RF. I try to be a stay in the, shadows type of buyer, to add to my collection but sometimes, sometimes, I can be hasty.
I got lucky then from Amazon.

[Papaseraphim]

I was able to find two at the Strand last week and today on the way home I checked and I found two more!

If anyone is interested, I can offer these to people here at $45 each and I'll pay media mail shipping. USA only please.

Let me know.

Thanks,
Nick

[dnemec]

Got my CTCC from CD and it's a 3rd printing. Damn. Now I'm on the lookout for a 1st, if anyone has one. Just a plain old 1st, no anomaly. Thanks!

[bdwyer19]

Got my CTCC from CD and it's a 3rd printing. Damn. Now I'm on the lookout for a 1st, if anyone has one. Just a plain old 1st, no anomaly. Thanks!

Shoot, that's too bad. Mine should be arriving from CD any day now.

[cit74]

Got my CTCC from CD and it's a 3rd printing. Damn. Now I'm on the lookout for a 1st, if anyone has one. Just a plain old 1st, no anomaly. Thanks!

Does that mean all of the CD books were later printings? I'm still waiting on mine

[allasorte]

Got my CTCC from CD and it's a 3rd printing. Damn. Now I'm on the lookout for a 1st, if anyone has one. Just a plain old 1st, no anomaly. Thanks!

Does that mean all of the CD books were later printings? I'm still waiting on mine

All three of mine were firsts. 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1.

[needfulthings]

My book from the U.K. is almost here.....:rock:

[DoctorZaius]

Finally got my refund. Phew! Looking for Choo Choo #255

[Brian James Freeman]

Got my CTCC from CD and it's a 3rd printing. Damn. Now I'm on the lookout for a 1st, if anyone has one. Just a plain old 1st, no anomaly. Thanks!

Does that mean all of the CD books were later printings? I'm still waiting on mine

I'm looking into it, we were only supposed to get 1sts, will post when I know more!

[Brian James Freeman]

We should have received all 1st printings, I hadn't even heard about a 2nd or 3rd yet! Our first 500 copies were a mix of 1st printings and the cancelled UK trade hardcover that was re-stickered for the US. There's not much I can do to check on this before Tuesday, but I'll be on it then. Thanks for your patience!

Brian

[Theli]

My book from the U.K. is almost here.....:rock:

Fingers crossed that it arrives in one piece!

[needfulthings]

http://imageshack.com/a/img921/6329/ZBhhrN.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/9538/7s9JJE.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img921/9716/IVYJYV.jpg

I NOW KNOW WHY IT'S CALLED WATERSTONES!
& I ALSO KNOW WHY THIS IS MY FAVORATE TWIN PEAKS MAGAZINE......
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/3413/r3hUSV.jpg
:nana:
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/9537/iorhlZ.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img921/4507/fMZbrh.jpg
NOW I NEED #301.
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/7648/FDgEzm.jpg

[Tommy]

geeez, did Ace Ventura deliver it?

https://i.makeagif.com/media/11-26-2015/34Ky3f.gif

[Theli]

Glad it arrived in good condition, but that box looks like it was put through a ringer!

[needfulthings]

I believe I will let that one drip dry.
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/9318/AdlCGP.jpg

[TacomaDiver]

Yeah that packaging looked just like mine did but luckily the book being sealed in plastic was fine.

I know that these are shipped via boat, but hopefully next time they ship the, ON the boat.

[needfulthings]

:wtf: Because we are both in Washington State they wanted are packages to feel right at home before they got here. At least they had the BOOKS put on their RAINCOATS.

[Papaseraphim]

They are actually shipped by airmail. Mine arrived through Kennedy Airport. Here's the the tracking on my copy:

Date Time Status Track point
19/12/16 07:39 DELIVERED UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
15/12/16 21:55 ARRIVED IN COUNTRYKENNEDY NEW YORK KENNEDY NEW YORK
13/12/16 AM ON ITS WAY TOKENNEDY NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
12/12/16 23:22 ARRIVED (MDN) AT HEATHROW WORLDWIDE DC
11/12/16 18:22 ON ITS WAY TOHWDC AIRSURE SOUTH MIDLANDS MAIL CENTR
11/12/16 18:18 ITEM COLLECTED SOUTH MIDLANDS MAIL CENTR

[needfulthings]

Anyone know the S&S 1st edition print run?

[Randall Flagg]

Anyone know the S&S 1st edition print run?
~49,600, of which ~6,500 are the re-stickered UK version.

[needfulthings]

Where did you come up with that number? SHOW ME... A print run of 43,100 just does not make sense to me.

[Br!an]

Where did you come up with that number? SHOW ME... A print run of 43,100 just does not make sense to me.
Brian stated the numbers in the CD thread.

[needfulthings]

Thank You found it....He also stated on 12/21/16 that was the number printed SO FAR & we now know as of that date they were already printing & CD was already sending out 3rd editions & just how large was the 2nd edition run? So that does not mean that the 1st print run for S&S was 49,600.IMHO
COME ON to the NORMAL public this is a KIDS book by an UNKOWN author with a Stephen King quote on the cover.
Just how many people give printed books to kids at Xmas anymore? DID YOU?:lol:

[Randall Flagg]

Thank You found it....He also stated on 12/21/16 that was the number printed SO FAR & we now know as of that date they were already printing & CD was already sending out 3rd editions & just how large was the 2nd edition run? So that does not mean that the 1st print run for S&S was 49,600.IMHO


I gave you the best credible number(s) available.
If you have more accurate numbers available, please share. Otherwise asking the question, receiving the answer, then questioning the response is bad form.

[Randall Flagg]

BTW, Not you, but other members openly questioned the 300 copies at the SDCC. Perhaps more were printed, but I challenge you (and webstar1000) to find the "Extra" copies for less than $600 each.

[needfulthings]

I can't share complete details of what I've been told, but here's what I can share about this "UK" stickered edition of CHARLIE THE CHOO CHOO:

"Both were both printed at the same bindery in the US. There were 6,500 copies impacted by this issue out of the 49,600 printed so far."

Best,
Brian
I'm sorry you find my question offensive...I'm just telling you what I interpret from his statement. There is no mention of a 1st print run just books printed so far.

[Johnny Alien]

I agree that quote does read like the 49,600 is the complete print run so far not just the first printing however that would make the 6,500 anomaly even more crazy. If you say 20,000 per printing that means 25% of the first printing would have been the derailed version and it certainly seems that they are not that common. But they are for sure in the third printing and I really doubt that they are selling at a rate crazy enough that 100,000 copies have been sold so far. The dark tower is not King's highest seller.

[needfulthings]

The first printing of this book is just over 30,000 copies (this would include the Anomaly printing), according to my publisher source direct from Simon and Schuster.

Now this print run # makes more sense from Dave Hinchberger at Overlook Connection.... 30,000 less 6,500 for the U.K. leaving 23,500 less 500 for SDCC = 23,000 1st edition print run. That is why they had to go into 2nd & 3rd print runs so soon. "This statement is NOT PROVEN FACT".
It's just my H O.

[darkseer]

Just found a error copy with the sticker instead of barcode at my local Books o Millions store. Going to try Barnes and Noble next.

[Brian861]

The first printing of this book is just over 30,000 copies (this would include the Anomaly printing), according to my publisher source direct from Simon and Schuster.

Now this print run # makes more sense from Dave Hinchberger at Overlook Connection.... 30,000 less 6,500 for the U.K. leaving 23,500 less 500 for SDCC = 23,000 1st edition print run. That is why they had to go into 2nd & 3rd print runs so soon. "This statement is NOT PROVEN FACT".
It's just my H O.

I found Dave to be a little deceptive in the fact that he knew of the 30,000 but not the exact number of the cancelled UK copies.

[needfulthings]

I see now the book is being listed as Charlie the Choo-Choo: From the world of the Dark Tower.

[Theli]

^Weird. Is that a different edition that has that?

[needfulthings]

Just shows up that way now... when you do a search on Amazon ect. Nothing new ON the book itself.

[George at C-Springs]

I have #403 and am looking for #186. The slipcase and book didn't fare so well but the print is fine.

[Tommy]

I got #781, would love #53 but I'm not holding my breath.

[wizardsrainbow]

I'd love #296 and/or #415

[Papaseraphim]

I found three more of the "anomaly" edition and I can offer them to people here for $45 shipped media mail, US shipping only.

[needfulthings]

:nope:Not looking for one..But has anybody seen a 2nd printing?

[bdwyer19]

My copy from CD just arrived, and it's the cancelled UK trade hardcover with the re-stickered ISBN.

[Theli]

^lucky you!

[Brian861]

My copy from CD just arrived, and it's the cancelled UK trade hardcover with the re-stickered ISBN.

Nice grab, B!

[Br!an]

There is a seller on eBay with 5 UK limited CTCCs he's selling for $50 + $4 shipping. I'd post the link but it's hard to do with my phone.

[Randall Flagg]

Link ($4 shipping-cheap), 3 left:
Stephen King - Beryl Evans - CHARLIE THE CHOO-CHOO - limited ed BIN $50 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Beryl-Evans-CHARLIE-THE-CHOO-CHOO-limited-ed-BIN-50-/192069275586?hash=item2cb8388fc2:g:IMAAAOSw241YaVB P)

FYI, down the road, $50 is IMO too much, but seeing my copy languish in Customs at San Francisco for weeks is annoying.

[bdwyer19]

Link ($4 shipping-cheap), 3 left:
Stephen King - Beryl Evans - CHARLIE THE CHOO-CHOO - limited ed BIN $50 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Beryl-Evans-CHARLIE-THE-CHOO-CHOO-limited-ed-BIN-50-/192069275586?hash=item2cb8388fc2:g:IMAAAOSw241YaVB P)

FYI, down the road, $50 is IMO too much, but seeing my copy languish in Customs at San Francisco for weeks is annoying.

What price do you think these will settle at?

[Merlin1958]

Link ($4 shipping-cheap), 3 left:
Stephen King - Beryl Evans - CHARLIE THE CHOO-CHOO - limited ed BIN $50 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Beryl-Evans-CHARLIE-THE-CHOO-CHOO-limited-ed-BIN-50-/192069275586?hash=item2cb8388fc2:g:IMAAAOSw241YaVB P)

FYI, down the road, $50 is IMO too much, but seeing my copy languish in Customs at San Francisco for weeks is annoying.

Missed it!!! I'm in the market for one of these if anyone has them for sale. Take pity on the foolish man? lol lol

[Randall Flagg]

Link ($4 shipping-cheap), 3 left:
Stephen King - Beryl Evans - CHARLIE THE CHOO-CHOO - limited ed BIN $50 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Beryl-Evans-CHARLIE-THE-CHOO-CHOO-limited-ed-BIN-50-/192069275586?hash=item2cb8388fc2:g:IMAAAOSw241YaVB P)

FYI, down the road, $50 is IMO too much, but seeing my copy languish in Customs at San Francisco for weeks is annoying.

What price do you think these will settle at?


$49...














Being a smart ass.

~$35 three years or less down the road.

Quote me now, and check back January 2020.

[Br!an]

Link ($4 shipping-cheap), 3 left:
Stephen King - Beryl Evans - CHARLIE THE CHOO-CHOO - limited ed BIN $50 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Beryl-Evans-CHARLIE-THE-CHOO-CHOO-limited-ed-BIN-50-/192069275586?hash=item2cb8388fc2:g:IMAAAOSw241YaVB P)

FYI, down the road, $50 is IMO too much, but seeing my copy languish in Customs at San Francisco for weeks is annoying.

What price do you think these will settle at?


$49...














Being a smart ass.

~$35 three years or less down the road.

Quote me now, and check back January 2020.

It's hard to say since about half have been destroyed due to piss poor packaging.

[EXPLORER]

Link ($4 shipping-cheap), 3 left:
Stephen King - Beryl Evans - CHARLIE THE CHOO-CHOO - limited ed BIN $50 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Beryl-Evans-CHARLIE-THE-CHOO-CHOO-limited-ed-BIN-50-/192069275586?hash=item2cb8388fc2:g:IMAAAOSw241YaVB P)

FYI, down the road, $50 is IMO too much, but seeing my copy languish in Customs at San Francisco for weeks is annoying.

What price do you think these will settle at?


$49...














Being a smart ass.

~$35 three years or less down the road.

Quote me now, and check back January 2020.

It's hard to say since about half have been destroyed due to piss poor packaging.

FYI; THREE MORE WATERSTONE CHOO CHOOS CHEWED UP IN MAIL. After weeks tracking package while sat various places "In Transit to destination" My 3 arrived today with what is left of the Waterstones sleeve placed inside a special plastic bag which has a WE CARE stated above a paragraph apologizing for the condition of the delivered package. At least it kept what was left together. The original box also had USPS stickers on it, one saying "Received Unsealed" and another stating, "Damaged by Mechanical Equipment, Please Accept our Apology" All books and Slipcases were damaged. Prints okay.

[needfulthings]

omit

[EXPLORER]

How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.

[cit74]

Add me to the list of 3rd printing copies from CD - maybe I will still get my replacement before RF's UK limited arrives...

[oy-the-brave]

3rd printing from CD for me as well.

[stroppygoblin]

based on the % of people who received a damaged book just on this site alone and the total number of orders that must have shipped to the US, it would seem a mint copy of this UK limited book is going to be increasingly hard to find. it reminds me of the Shining debacle...

[stroppygoblin]

How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.

are you 100% sure they are the same number? I thought the same, but whoever numbered them has sloppy 8's that can look like 6's. You may have 916 and 918

[Randall Flagg]

On a brighter note, thanks to a member here for obtaining an AE (anomaly edition) for me.

[jsmcmullen92]

I received an AE copy from CD as well.

[bdwyer19]

I received an AE copy from CD as well.

:thumbsup:

[EXPLORER]

How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.

are you 100% sure they are the same number? I thought the same, but whoever numbered them has sloppy 8's that can look like 6's. You may have 916 and 918

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/CTCC%20print%20numbers_zps1m5bpm5v.jpg

[bdwyer19]

How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.

are you 100% sure they are the same number? I thought the same, but whoever numbered them has sloppy 8's that can look like 6's. You may have 916 and 918

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/CTCC%20print%20numbers_zps1m5bpm5v.jpg

I don't have the best resolution, but is the one on the right 914??

[webstar1000]

How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.

are you 100% sure they are the same number? I thought the same, but whoever numbered them has sloppy 8's that can look like 6's. You may have 916 and 918

http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p585/jascarpic/CTCC%20print%20numbers_zps1m5bpm5v.jpg

I don't have the best resolution, but is the one on the right 914??

yep

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I'm looking for #432 if anyone wants to trade. I will check my number when I get home and post it here.

Mulleins

[stroppygoblin]

yeah - I'd say #914 & #916. As I said, very sloppy numbering

[amd013]

My copy from CD just arrived, and it's the cancelled UK trade hardcover with the re-stickered ISBN.

Me too!

[EXPLORER]

yeah - I'd say #914 & #916. As I said, very sloppy numbering

I see now and realize you guys are likely correct and my wife suggested that as well.

[amd013]

How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.

Hmmmm, maybe there is some shenanigans going on. Maybe they are printing more than 1000 and claiming it is limited to 1000. Or maybe someone just lost track of where they were in the sequence.

[amd013]

How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.

Hmmmm, maybe there is some shenanigans going on. Maybe they are printing more than 1000 and claiming it is limited to 1000. Or maybe someone just lost track of where they were in the sequence.

Once again, I should read through a whole thread before replying. Never mind. :redface1:

[Brian James Freeman]

3rd printing from CD for me as well.

Yeah, I guess we know now why they only shipped us 500 copies at first and said the rest were coming very soon. Sigh... This is, obviously, a huge problem and a bummer for us as well. We'll take back any copies you ordered from us and refund shipping, of course. Just email Mindy at order@cemeterydance.com to make the arrangements. Sorry again!

Brian

[Theli]

How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.


That's definitely disconcerting. It makes me wonder how many other "doubles" of numbers out there...

Edit:




How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.

Hmmmm, maybe there is some shenanigans going on. Maybe they are printing more than 1000 and claiming it is limited to 1000. Or maybe someone just lost track of where they were in the sequence.

Once again, I should read through a whole thread before replying. Never mind. :redface1:

Apparently so should I.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Well, the good news to all this is.....my chances have now doubled in locating my needed number to match my Dark Tower set.

[Randall Flagg]

At what point does one get irritated and bitch to the USPS and to Waterstones?
My book seems to be in customs in San Francisco for 20 days now.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

At what point does one get irritated and bitch to the USPS and to Waterstones?
My book seems to be in customs in San Francisco for 20 days now.

19 days is the limit I'd endure

[George at C-Springs]

At what point does one get irritated and bitch to the USPS and to Waterstones? My book seems to be in customs in San Francisco for 20 days now.


19 days is the limit I'd endure

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Douglas.jpg

[Theli]

At what point does one get irritated and bitch to the USPS and to Waterstones? My book seems to be in customs in San Francisco for 20 days now.


19 days is the limit I'd endure

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Douglas.jpg

At this point a citywide rampage is probably warranted.

[Roseannebarr]

January 2, 2017 , 6:56 pm
Processed Through Facility
ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS)


Mine is now in chicago. 30 days later. any one want to bet that it arrives in PERFECT condition? Does Chicago mean damaged package postal area?

[Roseannebarr]

How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.


do you own a nice copy? i am still waiting on 3 --- its in chicago now. hoping for the best, but expecting the worst...

[Theli]

I have a bad feeling for all delayed packages in the US...

[zelig]

Man, I was lucky with this book. I've had mine for about 2-3 weeks now and it arrived in perfect condition. Maybe I should go out and buy a lottery ticket.

[biomieg]

This was one of the few times (in terms of King collecting) it paid off living close to the UK I guess! Got my copy quickly and in great shape as well. I'm really sorry to see that so many of you got damaged copies.

[Randall Flagg]

I suppose I'll need two phones and 1 hour to wait on hold with USPS and UK Postal. The 8 hour difference doesn't help.

[Tommy]

So strange, I ordered mine at the last possible moment and it arrived in perfect shape within a week. I guess I got lucky on this one. I have received MANY damaged and/or wrong books from several different publishers/sellers before so maybe this is my cosmic reward? I hope they will be able to replace the damaged copies. Has anyone tried asking yet?

[Br!an]

No replacements, and they are dragging their feet with the refund.

[Papaseraphim]

I ordered mine on the December 11 or 12 and go it on December 20, no damage to package or book, which surprised me given the flimsy packaging.

I got #620.

[EXPLORER]

How did the prints fair & what are the numbers?
Limited Edition numbered prints arrived okay however, I find two have the same number 916, 916 & 849.

What a fiasco. So much for ordering extra in case someone else needed.


do you own a nice copy? i am still waiting on 3 --- its in chicago now. hoping for the best, but expecting the worst...

NOT YET .all slipcases and books damaged like they visited a daycare's nursery en-route... HOWEVER I am as optimistic Waterstones will make me whole as the day my Postman tried to quietly place the package at my door and slip away.

[Brian James Freeman]

My copy of the UK limited arrived today... and it's as mangled the rest. Ugh. I've had great luck over the years, so I was due.

Anyone have a spare copy to trade? I'll understand if everyone wants to wait a while to find out if they got the ONLY mint copy. ;) Feel free to PM me, though, if you want to discuss. Thanks!

Brian

[EXPLORER]

At what point does one get irritated and bitch to the USPS and to Waterstones?
My book seems to be in customs in San Francisco for 20 days now.


January 2, 2017 , 6:56 pm
Processed Through Facility
ISC CHICAGO IL (USPS)


Mine is now in chicago. 30 days later. any one want to bet that it arrives in PERFECT condition? Does Chicago mean damaged package postal area?

HOPING THE ODDS ARE IN YOUR FAVOR ... THAT THE DELAY MAKES IT WORTH THE WAIT and the number of ruined packages already means you have better chance of yours all arriving in good shape.

[allasorte]

I bought UK limited from Becca, aftermarket. Came packaged too well and in perfect shape. I think Waterstone should learn a thing or two from Ms Becca and the people from this site!!!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'm horribly late on the bandwagon with this, but if anyone has a 1st edition of the recently released Simon and Schuster paper over boards for sale I am interested. I've contacted sellers on Abe and Ebay about a 1st with less than spectacular results. I received a 3rd printing from CD, which I am going to keep as my local Barnes & Noble only had a 2nd printing for me. So I'm going for a trifecta.

[Br!an]

I'm horribly late on the bandwagon with this, but if anyone has a 1st edition of the recently released Simon and Schuster paper over boards for sale I am interested. I've contacted sellers on Abe and Ebay about a 1st with less than spectacular results. I received a 3rd printing from CD, which I am going to keep as my local Barnes & Noble only had a 2nd printing for me. So I'm going for a trifecta.

You do mean a US 1st/1st correct?

I can get one for you.

[Randall Flagg]

I'm horribly late on the bandwagon with this, but if anyone has a 1st edition of the recently released Simon and Schuster paper over boards for sale I am interested. I've contacted sellers on Abe and Ebay about a 1st with less than spectacular results. I received a 3rd printing from CD, which I am going to keep as my local Barnes & Noble only had a 2nd printing for me. So I'm going for a trifecta.

You do mean a US 1st/1st correct?

I can get one for you.

I was at Barnes and Noble today and they has 5 of the US trade 1st edition, 1st printing.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Thanks Br!an, message sent.

My B&N only has 2nds! And they also refuse to give me any Stephen King paperback cardboard racks, although I've asked more than once. They'd rather throw them away. Grrrr!

[Brian861]

Thanks Br!an, message sent.

My B&N only has 2nds! And they also refuse to give me any Stephen King paperback cardboard racks, although I've asked more than once. They'd rather throw them away. Grrrr!

Yea, because that makes sense :mad:

[zelig]

Thanks Br!an, message sent.

My B&N only has 2nds! And they also refuse to give me any Stephen King paperback cardboard racks, although I've asked more than once. They'd rather throw them away. Grrrr!

I've also asked them for those but never get them.

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks Br!an, message sent.

My B&N only has 2nds! And they also refuse to give me any Stephen King paperback cardboard racks, although I've asked more than once. They'd rather throw them away. Grrrr!
Take a pic of the 2nd printing. Needful... doesn't want to buy one, just wondering why so many 3'ds, and why so few 2nd's.


Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

[Br!an]

Thanks Br!an, message sent.

My B&N only has 2nds! And they also refuse to give me any Stephen King paperback cardboard racks, although I've asked more than once. They'd rather throw them away. Grrrr!
Take a pic of the 2nd printing. Needful... doesn't want to buy one, just wondering why so many 3'ds, and why so few 2nd's.


Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

I've seen books in third printing prior to publication. Now that's too conservative on the 1st print run.

It's possible they thought that being basically a children's book the first print run was sufficient.

[DanHocker]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.

[needfulthings]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.
:doh:

[Randall Flagg]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.


Sure CD won't publicly bitch about it; but S&S (probably unintentional as no one really knows what is is going on between S&S, CBS, Sony Pics, etc.), but CD got screwed.
Offering to replace and even reimburse for return shipping shows that CD has the best, prompt, response to a nightmare for them.

Thanks to BJF, DH, and Mindy for doing the right thing.

[Brian861]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.


Sure CD won't publicly bitch about it; but S&S (probably unintentional as no one really knows what is is going on between S&S, CBS, Sony Pics, etc.), but CD got screwed.
Offering to replace and even reimburse for return shipping shows that CD has the best, prompt, response to a nightmare for them.

Thanks to BJF, DH, and Mindy for doing the right thing.

Concur! Speaks volumes.

Edit: Willing to search out 1st/1st here locally as well for those in need.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.


Sure CD won't publicly bitch about it; but S&S (probably unintentional as no one really knows what is is going on between S&S, CBS, Sony Pics, etc.), but CD got screwed.
Offering to replace and even reimburse for return shipping shows that CD has the best, prompt, response to a nightmare for them.

Thanks to BJF, DH, and Mindy for doing the right thing.

I want to give Jerome some reputation points for this great post, but it says I must spread some around first.

Can someone give Jerome some love for this awesome post?

Mulleins

[Cwalker]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.


Sure CD won't publicly bitch about it; but S&S (probably unintentional as no one really knows what is is going on between S&S, CBS, Sony Pics, etc.), but CD got screwed.
Offering to replace and even reimburse for return shipping shows that CD has the best, prompt, response to a nightmare for them.

Thanks to BJF, DH, and Mindy for doing the right thing.

I want to give Jerome some reputation points for this great post, but it says I must spread some around first.

Can someone give Jerome some love for this awesome post?

Mulleins


Done and done.

[Br!an]

Brian deserves some rep too.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Br!an has been very helpful to me. He has suckered, I mean sent me on the path to collecting all the various and sundry CHARLIE THE CHEWing tobacco editions, all of which I will probably never possess.

[webstar1000]

Could someone pretty please post the number lines for 1,2,3?


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[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Here's my 3rd, the only one I have (so far):

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx239/2ndbiggest/3rd.jpg

[Beverly Marsh]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.


Sure CD won't publicly bitch about it; but S&S (probably unintentional as no one really knows what is is going on between S&S, CBS, Sony Pics, etc.), but CD got screwed.
Offering to replace and even reimburse for return shipping shows that CD has the best, prompt, response to a nightmare for them.

Thanks to BJF, DH, and Mindy for doing the right thing.

Agreed. Not CD's fault at all. I also ended up with a third printing but I'm not sending it back.
I'm going to see if Gerald has any firsts available, if not I may have to ask some kind soul on here to hunt one down for me :)
I couldn't care less about the anomaly and SDCC versions, but since I have the Waterstone one I'd at least like a US trade first to go along with it.

[jsmcmullen92]

Could someone pretty please post the number lines for 1,2,3?


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I have the anomaly 1st but not an actual first. Do you want that one?

[webstar1000]

Could someone pretty please post the number lines for 1,2,3?


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I have the anomaly 1st but not an actual first. Do you want that one?

No I have 3 copies and want to check them...


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[Brian James Freeman]

If you purchased Charlie the Choo Choo from us and received a 3rd printing, please email me at brianfreeman@cemeterydance.com ASAP. Even if you're keeping your 3rd printing and didn't contact us OR if you've already contacted Mindy, please email me. (Although please let me know whether you've already spoken with Mindy because it will make it easier for me to help you out!) Thank you!

Brian

[webstar1000]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.


Sure CD won't publicly bitch about it; but S&S (probably unintentional as no one really knows what is is going on between S&S, CBS, Sony Pics, etc.), but CD got screwed.
Offering to replace and even reimburse for return shipping shows that CD has the best, prompt, response to a nightmare for them.

Thanks to BJF, DH, and Mindy for doing the right thing.

Agreed. Not CD's fault at all. I also ended up with a third printing but I'm not sending it back.
I'm going to see if Gerald has any firsts available, if not I may have to ask some kind soul on here to hunt one down for me :)
I couldn't care less about the anomaly and SDCC versions, but since I have the Waterstone one I'd at least like a US trade first to go along with it.

That is cool of you:) I also got the feeling that Gerald was not going to sell the ones he got... from his posts on FB.. not sure why but he had something "up his sleeve" so to speak.

[bdwyer19]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.


Sure CD won't publicly bitch about it; but S&S (probably unintentional as no one really knows what is is going on between S&S, CBS, Sony Pics, etc.), but CD got screwed.
Offering to replace and even reimburse for return shipping shows that CD has the best, prompt, response to a nightmare for them.

Thanks to BJF, DH, and Mindy for doing the right thing.

Agreed. Not CD's fault at all. I also ended up with a third printing but I'm not sending it back.
I'm going to see if Gerald has any firsts available, if not I may have to ask some kind soul on here to hunt one down for me :)
I couldn't care less about the anomaly and SDCC versions, but since I have the Waterstone one I'd at least like a US trade first to go along with it.

I'm going to B&N this afternoon, if they have first edition copies I'll probably pick up a few for anyone who needs one.

[bdwyer19]

I picked up three first edition copies at my B&N. who needs one?

The copyright is '2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1'

[webstar1000]

I picked up three first edition copies at my B&N. who needs one?

The copyright is '2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1'

K those are what mine are. Thanks!

[Beverly Marsh]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.


Sure CD won't publicly bitch about it; but S&S (probably unintentional as no one really knows what is is going on between S&S, CBS, Sony Pics, etc.), but CD got screwed.
Offering to replace and even reimburse for return shipping shows that CD has the best, prompt, response to a nightmare for them.

Thanks to BJF, DH, and Mindy for doing the right thing.

Agreed. Not CD's fault at all. I also ended up with a third printing but I'm not sending it back.
I'm going to see if Gerald has any firsts available, if not I may have to ask some kind soul on here to hunt one down for me :)
I couldn't care less about the anomaly and SDCC versions, but since I have the Waterstone one I'd at least like a US trade first to go along with it.

That is cool of you:) I also got the feeling that Gerald was not going to sell the ones he got... from his posts on FB.. not sure why but he had something "up his sleeve" so to speak.
Yes he is up to something.....
but he'll sell one to me if needed ;)

[webstar1000]

Open question:

Was S&S (Owned by CBS-Previous owner of Viacom...it's complicated) too conservative on the 1st print run?

This is kinda the line of thought that Brian and I have had. My guess is they sold way more copies of this than they where expecting to.


Sure CD won't publicly bitch about it; but S&S (probably unintentional as no one really knows what is is going on between S&S, CBS, Sony Pics, etc.), but CD got screwed.
Offering to replace and even reimburse for return shipping shows that CD has the best, prompt, response to a nightmare for them.

Thanks to BJF, DH, and Mindy for doing the right thing.

Agreed. Not CD's fault at all. I also ended up with a third printing but I'm not sending it back.
I'm going to see if Gerald has any firsts available, if not I may have to ask some kind soul on here to hunt one down for me :)
I couldn't care less about the anomaly and SDCC versions, but since I have the Waterstone one I'd at least like a US trade first to go along with it.

That is cool of you:) I also got the feeling that Gerald was not going to sell the ones he got... from his posts on FB.. not sure why but he had something "up his sleeve" so to speak.
Yes he is up to something.....
but he'll sell one to me if needed ;)

Oh I am sure it is to co-relate to the opening of the movie as he states July... I would imagine if I had to guess:)

[NeedfulKings]

If you purchased Charlie the Choo Choo from us and received a 3rd printing, please email me at brianfreeman@cemeterydance.com ASAP. Even if you're keeping your 3rd printing and didn't contact us OR if you've already contacted Mindy, please email me. (Although please let me know whether you've already spoken with Mindy because it will make it easier for me to help you out!) Thank you!

Brian

Mine are still a few days out (expected delivery of 1/10). I'll let you know as soon as I know. I'm not expecting to return them, regardless. Christmas is less than a year away, lol. And I've got a lot of little nephews. :)

[Beverly Marsh]

Well, Gerald was selling some and they are gone. I remember I had walked in and he had several on display and I commented(not thinking) that I had one on order from CD. He put me in my place today, lol.
However, I think I will not worry too much about looking for a first....:belial:

[bdwyer19]

Well, Gerald was selling some and they are gone. I remember I had walked in and he had several on display and I commented(not thinking) that I had one on order from CD. He put me in my place today, lol.
However, I think I will not worry too much about looking for a first....:belial:

Did you see my post above? I have extras if you're still looking.

[Beverly Marsh]

Well, Gerald was selling some and they are gone. I remember I had walked in and he had several on display and I commented(not thinking) that I had one on order from CD. He put me in my place today, lol.
However, I think I will not worry too much about looking for a first....:belial:

Did you see my post above? I have extras if you're still looking.
Hi Brian! I did and thank you.
I was trying to be dark and mysterious about "something" that Gerald may or may not be up to...apparently it didn't work. Lol.
I'm going to wait a few months....

[MLG]

If you purchased Charlie the Choo Choo from us and received a 3rd printing, please email me at brianfreeman@cemeterydance.com ASAP. Even if you're keeping your 3rd printing and didn't contact us OR if you've already contacted Mindy, please email me. (Although please let me know whether you've already spoken with Mindy because it will make it easier for me to help you out!) Thank you!

Brian

Have not received mine yet but will drop you a line when it arrives if I get a 3rd.

[Ari_Racing]

Got my copies from Waterstones. It was properly packed and didn't have any damage.
Pffew!

[George at C-Springs]

Got my copies from Waterstones. It was properly packed and didn't have any damage.
Pffew!

I'd say that points the finger solidly at the USPS. Your choice of finger.