Sleeping Beauties UK S/L - Get it quick!

[becca69]

Can I ask what dates everyone received on their shipping notices who have already received their books? I'm kinda concerned that I've got nothing so far and nothing showing on USPS. (I got a shipping notice on Sept 25 but no tracking info).

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Received notice 9-25, received book today, 10-2.

[C1TIZEN_X]

Got my notification on the 26th. No book yet.


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[needfulthings]

Notification for both on the 25th & got books today.

[ELazansky]

Email on 9-25, book on 9-30

[becca69]

Wow, nothing here today either :(

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Yep, nothing here yet..tracking shows it leaving for New York..then nothing for past few days


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[Tommy]

I accidentally OKed the order to go through by not listening closely to the telephone prompt for the decline etc. so I wound up with a copy today and holy shit!! :excited: ... more to come...

About the tracking, I've watched mine from beginning to end as far as the tracking goes.

[Tommy]

So far, I have 5 King signatures (2 are preorder) all of the same number, 53.

[Tommy]

Today, when I knew the book was about to arrive, I did a little book collector prayer to get my number, 53 or maybe 19 or some other cool number and thinking, "yeah, right!"

[Tommy]

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[HONKYTONKSMASH]

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Wow! Thats just awesome, dude! The book collecting gods smile upon your shadow :thumbsup:


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[jsmcmullen92]

Mine arrived today. Got #242 I think. (I already forgot in the hour since I opened it)

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

53 again. Now THAT'S scary!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Wow, nothing here today either :(

Mine arrived today and I never had tracking. Hope that makes you feel a little better.

Unfortunately, mine has scuff marks. Going to call them tomorrow. The way the cardboard sleeve arrived I should be thankful it's just scuff marks.

Mulleins

[firemonkey66]

Wow, nothing here today either :(

Mine arrived today and I never had tracking. Hope that makes you feel a little better.

Unfortunately, mine has scuff marks. Going to call them tomorrow. The way the cardboard sleeve arrived I should be thankful it's just scuff marks.

Mulleins

I sent them a message about my scuffed copy, referencing my order number and my case number from the original email I had sent them pleading for secure packaging, and haven’t received a response yet. Will you let us know how the phone call goes?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Wow, nothing here today either :(

Mine arrived today and I never had tracking. Hope that makes you feel a little better.

Unfortunately, mine has scuff marks. Going to call them tomorrow. The way the cardboard sleeve arrived I should be thankful it's just scuff marks.

Mulleins

I sent them a message about my scuffed copy, referencing my order number and my case number from the original email I had sent them pleading for secure packaging, and haven’t received a response yet. Will you let us know how the phone call goes?

Will do.

Mulleins

[Tommy]

So far, I have 5 King signatures (2 are preorder) all of the same number, 53.

The 53s I have so far are...

Cycle of the Werewolf Artwork Portfolio
Full Dark, No Stars
Doctor Sleep
The Shining
UK Sleeping Beauties
Carrie Artist Edition + Portfolio
'Salem's Lot Artist Edition + Portfolio
The Shining Artist Edition + Portfolio (Preorder)
The Eye of the Dragon Artwork Portfolio + Palladini Biography
Faithful
PS 'Salem's Lot Facsimile Anniversary Edition
Gwendy's Button Box (Preorder)
Night Shift Artist Edition (Preorder) + Portfolio (Preorder)
Sleeping Beauties (Preorder) + Artwork Portfolio (Preorder)
The Stand Artist Edition (Preorder)


How crazy is it that I randomly got the number I've been collecting?? :clap::wtf::rock:

[wizardsrainbow]

I got a copy today....did not open it...shoddy as hell shipping again, lucky was not damaged....got another coming still under my name...this one was in wife's name.

[EXPLORER]

Wife and I received our copies today 10-2-17. Tracked all the way to front porch.
They sent "book was shipped notice" on Sep 26 at 11:46 AM with tracking numbers.

Received copies 202 & 204... Would like to have 219
Mailer was sub par however both books arrived fine..... this time
Glad was not like the three Charlie Choo Choos that looked run over by train and kicked to side of road.

[Brian861]

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Wow! Thats just awesome, dude! The book collecting gods smile upon your shadow :thumbsup:

That's awesome, Tommy!

[Brian861]

It's good to see that these are arriving with the same love and care of a BCE:

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[Room 217 Caretaker]

Here's mine:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/IMG_2297.JPG

Yep, scuffed and actual book corner marked.

My phone call didn't go well either. Here is roughly what was said back to me:

"I can only apologise for this happening, I have passed this over to the warehouse as they were informed by multiple colleagues of mine to make sure these were packaged carefully as to not damage them.

Unfortunately these are all now sold out. Again, sorry."

So, this is my last book ordered from Waterstone. Very disappointed.

Mulleins

[jsmcmullen92]

Here's mine:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/IMG_2297.JPG

Yep, scuffed and actual book corner marked.

My phone call didn't go well either. Here is roughly what was said back to me:

"I can only apologise for this happening, I have passed this over to the warehouse as they were informed by multiple colleagues of mine to make sure these were packaged carefully as to not damage them.

Unfortunately these are all now sold out. Again, sorry."

So, this is my last book ordered from Waterstone. Very disappointed.

Mulleins

Did they at least offer your money back or partial refund?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

No offer to do anything but a real nice apology. I think I gave in because of her accent....us silly men.

But, I can't complain much, I woke up this morning, read the obituaries, didn't see my name. It's a good day.

Mulleins

[becca69]

Well, I think I would rather have a scuffed book than no book. I still haven't seen anything on USPS, which worries me because it tracks everything that's on it's way to you with your address. I see everything else I've ordered. So if mine is lost, I guess there is no hope of getting a replacement?

Still hoping I'm overreacting but most everyone seems to have gotten theirs.

[webstar1000]

Well, I think I would rather have a scuffed book than no book. I still haven't seen anything on USPS, which worries me because it tracks everything that's on it's way to you with your address. I see everything else I've ordered. So if mine is lost, I guess there is no hope of getting a replacement?

Still hoping I'm overreacting but most everyone seems to have gotten theirs.

I even got mine Friday and I am in Canada... that does seem long Becca...

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Well, I think I would rather have a scuffed book than no book. I still haven't seen anything on USPS, which worries me because it tracks everything that's on it's way to you with your address. I see everything else I've ordered. So if mine is lost, I guess there is no hope of getting a replacement?

Still hoping I'm overreacting but most everyone seems to have gotten theirs.

I still havent either..


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[becca69]

I just think it's really weird. And I'm on the East Coast, so you would think it would be here by now. Plus not having a tracking number.

[becca69]

Well, I think I would rather have a scuffed book than no book. I still haven't seen anything on USPS, which worries me because it tracks everything that's on it's way to you with your address. I see everything else I've ordered. So if mine is lost, I guess there is no hope of getting a replacement?

Still hoping I'm overreacting but most everyone seems to have gotten theirs.

I still havent either..


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Did you have a tracking number on your order?

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Well, I think I would rather have a scuffed book than no book. I still haven't seen anything on USPS, which worries me because it tracks everything that's on it's way to you with your address. I see everything else I've ordered. So if mine is lost, I guess there is no hope of getting a replacement?

Still hoping I'm overreacting but most everyone seems to have gotten theirs.

I still havent either..


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Did you have a tracking number on your order?

Yeah i got tracking. Shipping confirmation on 26th. Last update on the 28th in the UK "on its way to NY). USPS side just shows "pre shipment". I know there are others that didnt get tracking, but the book just showed up. Honestly, i figured we would have received them by now (going off of others like you mentioned)


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[firemonkey66]

Here's mine:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/IMG_2297.JPG

Yep, scuffed and actual book corner marked.

My phone call didn't go well either. Here is roughly what was said back to me:

"I can only apologise for this happening, I have passed this over to the warehouse as they were informed by multiple colleagues of mine to make sure these were packaged carefully as to not damage them.

Unfortunately these are all now sold out. Again, sorry."

So, this is my last book ordered from Waterstone. Very disappointed.

Mulleins

Wow, that’s it? I haven’t gotten a response to my message and now it sounds like calling is just about as useful as not getting a reply to that email. Waterstones has definitely seen its last dollar from me.

[Fsmdr]

Here's mine:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/IMG_2297.JPG

Yep, scuffed and actual book corner marked.

My phone call didn't go well either. Here is roughly what was said back to me:

"I can only apologise for this happening, I have passed this over to the warehouse as they were informed by multiple colleagues of mine to make sure these were packaged carefully as to not damage them.

Unfortunately these are all now sold out. Again, sorry."

So, this is my last book ordered from Waterstone. Very disappointed.

Mulleins

Wow, that’s it? I haven’t gotten a response to my message and now it sounds like calling is just about as useful as not getting a reply to that email. Waterstones has definitely seen its last dollar from me.

No reply to my email either. I see not how pointless contacting them would be.

[Brian861]

Well, I think I would rather have a scuffed book than no book. I still haven't seen anything on USPS, which worries me because it tracks everything that's on it's way to you with your address. I see everything else I've ordered. So if mine is lost, I guess there is no hope of getting a replacement?

Still hoping I'm overreacting but most everyone seems to have gotten theirs.

I still havent either..

You're P.O. eats UK editions though, Chad :evil:

[wizardsrainbow]

Related question....I just got 4 UK copies of the trade hardcover but copyright page has a "4" on every one. I'm assuming I got 4th printings? How is that possible? I think returning will be a nightmare.

[Brian861]

Related question....I just got 4 UK copies of the trade hardcover but copyright page has a "4" on every one. I'm assuming I got 4th printings? How is that possible? I think returning will be a nightmare.

Where did you order them from, David? I ordered 8 from UK Amazon that are due in tomorrow. I'll be sure to check that out!

[needfulthings]

Related question....I just got 4 UK copies of the trade hardcover but copyright page has a "4" on every one. I'm assuming I got 4th printings? How is that possible? I think returning will be a nightmare.

I assume that there is also no image under the DJ?

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Well, I think I would rather have a scuffed book than no book. I still haven't seen anything on USPS, which worries me because it tracks everything that's on it's way to you with your address. I see everything else I've ordered. So if mine is lost, I guess there is no hope of getting a replacement?

Still hoping I'm overreacting but most everyone seems to have gotten theirs.

I still havent either..

You're P.O. eats UK editions though, Chad :evil:

Good point :biggrin:


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[stroppygoblin]

Related question....I just got 4 UK copies of the trade hardcover but copyright page has a "4" on every one. I'm assuming I got 4th printings? How is that possible? I think returning will be a nightmare.

All the Uk editions regardless of where I purchased (Waterstones,WH Smith, Tesco, Asda, etc) all had full number lines beginning with ‘1’. Looks like you have 4th printings.

[The Library Policeman]

Related question....I just got 4 UK copies of the trade hardcover but copyright page has a "4" on every one. I'm assuming I got 4th printings? How is that possible? I think returning will be a nightmare.

All the Uk editions regardless of where I purchased (Waterstones,WH Smith, Tesco, Asda, etc) all had full number lines beginning with ‘1’. Looks like you have 4th printings.


Simon, my copies just have "1" with no full number lines. Is that what you meant?

[peripheral]

OK, so my S/L has arrived in Australia. Same deal as others - just a shrink wrapped book in an oversized, corner battered box in which it was able to freely slide around while flying across the Indian Ocean. The shrink wrap was covered in scuffs but, thankfully and shockingly, the book and slipcase are in perfect shape.

[needfulthings]

U.K. 1st EDITION COPYRIGHT PAGE.
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/1760/NqNShg.jpg
U.K. S/L COPYRIGHT PAGE
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[stroppygoblin]

Related question....I just got 4 UK copies of the trade hardcover but copyright page has a "4" on every one. I'm assuming I got 4th printings? How is that possible? I think returning will be a nightmare.

All the Uk editions regardless of where I purchased (Waterstones,WH Smith, Tesco, Asda, etc) all had full number lines beginning with ‘1’. Looks like you have 4th printings.


Simon, my copies just have "1" with no full number lines. Is that what you meant?

Yes, just the single ‘1’ my bad. (I had just updated the catalog for the US edition and got confused!)

[Hunchback Jack]

I received my S/L copy today. Same thin cardboard envelope with absolutely no padding inside. The book was literally sliding around in there. The shrink wrap is not torn except for a tiny tear on one corner, but it looks like the slipcase corners underneath might be a bit scuffed. No obvious dents, dings or scratches on either slipcase or book, though.

Very poor show for a collectible book. But I think I'll count myself lucky.

[Roseannebarr]

I received my S/L copy today. Same thin cardboard envelope with absolutely no padding inside. The book was literally sliding around in there. The shrink wrap is not torn except for a tiny tear on one corner, but it looks like the slipcase corners underneath might be a bit scuffed. No obvious dents, dings or scratches on either slipcase or book, though.

Very poor show for a collectible book. But I think I'll count myself lucky.

It appears we all have a little torn plastic Corner both my copies due to I think that's from the shrink wrap process

[wizardsrainbow]

U.K. 1st EDITION COPYRIGHT PAGE.
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/1760/NqNShg.jpg
U.K. S/L COPYRIGHT PAGE
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/3694/tl1Bti.jpg

THanks...Waterston'e (I pre-friggin ordered) sent me 4th printing copies...4 of them...would cost me $100 to ship back....not worth it....a write-off. SIGH

[firemonkey66]

THanks...Waterston'e (I pre-friggin ordered) sent me 4th printing copies...4 of them...would cost me $100 to ship back....not worth it....a write-off. SIGH

That sucks, David. And it’s not like contacting customer service would help. I’m still waiting for a response about my not-so-rare dinged S/L variant.

[needfulthings]

:wtf: I will never understand how the British learned to count...The way I see it theirs goes 1,4.2.3.5 This is the second time that people getting books from the U.K. received 4th printings shortly (less then a week) after the book was 1st printed. I believe TOMMY got a 4th of CTCC.
HAS ANYBODY IN THE U.K. SEEN A 2nd OR 3rd PRINTING OF SB OR CTCC?

[stroppygoblin]

THanks...Waterston'e (I pre-friggin ordered) sent me 4th printing copies...4 of them...would cost me $100 to ship back....not worth it....a write-off. SIGH

Thats a royal PITA David, sorry to hear that. Out of interest does it also omit the "First Hodder Edition September 2017" line?

[needfulthings]

I don't believe that the First Hodder Edition line has to be removed because it is just stating fact & then lets you know what you now have is a 4th.IMHO

[peripheral]

THanks...Waterston'e (I pre-friggin ordered) sent me 4th printing copies...4 of them...would cost me $100 to ship back....not worth it....a write-off. SIGH

Man, sorry to hear that David. How the hell is this even possible? Fourth printing, already?

[becca69]

THanks...Waterston'e (I pre-friggin ordered) sent me 4th printing copies...4 of them...would cost me $100 to ship back....not worth it....a write-off. SIGH

Man, sorry to hear that David. How the hell is this even possible? Fourth printing, already?

Probably because of all the collector's trying to get the 5 (9) variants.

[Brian861]

The UK 1st printings much be a really small run.

[C1TIZEN_X]

OK, so on the 29th my tracking said "arrived in country, Kennedy New York."

I just checked the tracking again and the next line above arriving in Kennedy New York says, "Arrived in Country Curitiba" THAT'S IN BRAZIL!!!! I live in Georgia. Like the USA state of Georgia. WTF is going on here?

I am definitely not getting a warm, fuzzy feeling about this. I'm really hoping it's some kind of computer glitch and my "well packaged" book hasn't decided to take a road trip to Brazil.

[stroppygoblin]

UK 1sts are disappearing fast. All stores I went to today had the 4th printings.

Amongst my many orders were 2 from a local branch in Waterstones. Pre-ordered well before the release date. I finally got notification to pick them up today and guess what? - yep - 4th printings.

I declined. :nope:

[C1TIZEN_X]

UK 1sts are disappearing fast. All stores I went to today had the 4th printings.

Amongst my many orders were 2 from a local branch in Waterstones. Pre-ordered well before the release date. I finally got notification to pick them up today and guess what? - yep - 4th printings.

I declined. :nope:

I pre ordered one as well, long before the release date. Got my shipping notification around the same time as the S/L. I supposed I'll get a damaged 4th edition :(

[herbertwest]

THanks...Waterston'e (I pre-friggin ordered) sent me 4th printing copies...4 of them...would cost me $100 to ship back....not worth it....a write-off. SIGH

Man, sorry to hear that David. How the hell is this even possible? Fourth printing, already?

So they dont have the animal embroided on them then?

[becca69]

OK, so on the 29th my tracking said "arrived in country, Kennedy New York."

I just checked the tracking again and the next line above arriving in Kennedy New York says, "Arrived in Country Curitiba" THAT'S IN BRAZIL!!!! I live in Georgia. Like the USA state of Georgia. WTF is going on here?

I am definitely not getting a warm, fuzzy feeling about this. I'm really hoping it's some kind of computer glitch and my "well packaged" book hasn't decided to take a road trip to Brazil.

OH NO! I wonder if mine is with yours??

[C1TIZEN_X]

OK, so on the 29th my tracking said "arrived in country, Kennedy New York."

I just checked the tracking again and the next line above arriving in Kennedy New York says, "Arrived in Country Curitiba" THAT'S IN BRAZIL!!!! I live in Georgia. Like the USA state of Georgia. WTF is going on here?

I am definitely not getting a warm, fuzzy feeling about this. I'm really hoping it's some kind of computer glitch and my "well packaged" book hasn't decided to take a road trip to Brazil.

OH NO! I wonder if mine is with yours??

I sure hope not. No sense in more than one taking a road trip to nowhere :)

[biomieg]

If anyone is looking for a UK 1st I can check over here. The copy I got last week is a 1st and I'm pretty sure the whole batch the store received are 1sts (and they won't sell out as quickly as in the UK). I can't guarantee I'll be able to find F/F copies, however.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

OK, so on the 29th my tracking said "arrived in country, Kennedy New York."

I just checked the tracking again and the next line above arriving in Kennedy New York says, "Arrived in Country Curitiba" THAT'S IN BRAZIL!!!! I live in Georgia. Like the USA state of Georgia. WTF is going on here?

I am definitely not getting a warm, fuzzy feeling about this. I'm really hoping it's some kind of computer glitch and my "well packaged" book hasn't decided to take a road trip to Brazil.

OH NO! I wonder if mine is with yours??

Damn.. I bet mine is along for the ride as well:scared:

[C1TIZEN_X]

If anyone is looking for a UK 1st I can check over here. The copy I got last week is a 1st and I'm pretty sure the whole batch the store received are 1sts (and they won't sell out as quickly as in the UK). I can't guarantee I'll be able to find F/F copies, however.

I may take you up on that offer as soon as I receive my copy to see if it's a 1st or not. I doubt it from some of the comments I've seen on here.

[biomieg]

Cover price for the book itself is less than $30, but shipping from the Netherlands to the US will most likely be another $30. If that is okay with you, let me know and I'll try to find you a nice copy.

[becca69]

If anyone is looking for a UK 1st I can check over here. The copy I got last week is a 1st and I'm pretty sure the whole batch the store received are 1sts (and they won't sell out as quickly as in the UK). I can't guarantee I'll be able to find F/F copies, however.

I may take you up on that offer as soon as I receive my copy to see if it's a 1st or not. I doubt it from some of the comments I've seen on here.

I may have an extra UK regular 1st. Will know once I receive all my orders.

[Brian861]

If anyone is looking for a UK 1st I can check over here. The copy I got last week is a 1st and I'm pretty sure the whole batch the store received are 1sts (and they won't sell out as quickly as in the UK). I can't guarantee I'll be able to find F/F copies, however.

I may take you up on that offer as soon as I receive my copy to see if it's a 1st or not. I doubt it from some of the comments I've seen on here.




If anyone is looking for a UK 1st I can check over here. The copy I got last week is a 1st and I'm pretty sure the whole batch the store received are 1sts (and they won't sell out as quickly as in the UK). I can't guarantee I'll be able to find F/F copies, however.

I may take you up on that offer as soon as I receive my copy to see if it's a 1st or not. I doubt it from some of the comments I've seen on here.

I may have an extra UK regular 1st. Will know once I receive all my orders.

I should have 8 copies arriving today if Becca can't help you out and if they're actual 1st printings. No intend to cut you out of the loop, Michaël.

[Brian861]

OK, so on the 29th my tracking said "arrived in country, Kennedy New York."

I just checked the tracking again and the next line above arriving in Kennedy New York says, "Arrived in Country Curitiba" THAT'S IN BRAZIL!!!! I live in Georgia. Like the USA state of Georgia. WTF is going on here?

I am definitely not getting a warm, fuzzy feeling about this. I'm really hoping it's some kind of computer glitch and my "well packaged" book hasn't decided to take a road trip to Brazil.

Apparently they are ignoring my emails has I have sent 3 in as many days, inquiring if they tried to push payment through again as I requested. My order was for a member here but we both have thrown in the towel and said, Screw It. I did send off one last email thanking them for their consideration of the matter.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

OK, so on the 29th my tracking said "arrived in country, Kennedy New York."

I just checked the tracking again and the next line above arriving in Kennedy New York says, "Arrived in Country Curitiba" THAT'S IN BRAZIL!!!! I live in Georgia. Like the USA state of Georgia. WTF is going on here?

I am definitely not getting a warm, fuzzy feeling about this. I'm really hoping it's some kind of computer glitch and my "well packaged" book hasn't decided to take a road trip to Brazil.

Apparently they are ignoring my emails has I have sent 3 in as many days, inquiring if they tried to push payment through again as I requested. My order was for a member here but we both have thrown in the towel and said, Screw It. I did send off one last email thanking them for their consideration of the matter.

Waterstones has a PhD in jackassery


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[Brian861]

Waterstones has a PhD in jackassery

+1!

[biomieg]

If anyone is looking for a UK 1st I can check over here. The copy I got last week is a 1st and I'm pretty sure the whole batch the store received are 1sts (and they won't sell out as quickly as in the UK). I can't guarantee I'll be able to find F/F copies, however.

I may take you up on that offer as soon as I receive my copy to see if it's a 1st or not. I doubt it from some of the comments I've seen on here.




If anyone is looking for a UK 1st I can check over here. The copy I got last week is a 1st and I'm pretty sure the whole batch the store received are 1sts (and they won't sell out as quickly as in the UK). I can't guarantee I'll be able to find F/F copies, however.

I may take you up on that offer as soon as I receive my copy to see if it's a 1st or not. I doubt it from some of the comments I've seen on here.

I may have an extra UK regular 1st. Will know once I receive all my orders.

I should have 8 copies arriving today if Becca can't help you out and if they're actual 1st printings. No intend to cut you out of the loop, Michaël.

No worries! As long as our friends here get the books they need I'm a happy camper (whether or not I have anything to do with it haha).

[C1TIZEN_X]

Well, I guess I should have been okay with my copy being in Brazil. Go figure, I had a package waiting for me when I got home from work. I swear, the box it was in is even thinner than the BCE edition packaging. One end was open, not loose, OPEN. I could see the book without even having to pick up the box. I'm surprised it ever made it to my house.

Needless to say, it fits into the "damaged on arrival" category. Both the slip case and book are in less than perfect shape. It's too late to call Waterhead's, but I did file a complaint online. I got the, "thanks for taking the time to get in touch" automated email with a case number. I guess I'll wait and see what they say, if anything. Not really much I can do. It's not like there are replacements available.

[peripheral]

How can any business cammand high-end prices and ship it like it's a low-end piece of trash? Fukinbullshit.

Hope they sort it out for you Joe... I wonder what their options are, given it's a limited. Have they offered replacements in the past?

[C1TIZEN_X]

How can any business cammand high-end prices and shipping it like it's a low-end piece of trash? Fukinbullshit.

Hope they sort it out for you Joe... I wonder what their options are, given it's a limited. Have they offered replacements in the past?

This is my first time dealing with them on an issue like this, so I don't know what they've done in the past. I'm going to call them tomorrow, but I do not think they can even offer a replacement. The fact that it sold out within hours I doubt they even have any replacements to offer. I don't know how many books arrived damaged, but there are a lot of copies that arrived in the US that sustained varying degrees of damage. Very disheartening.

Not that I was even looking to sell my copy, but if I did decide to sell down the road I don't even know what it would be worth now.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

How can any business cammand high-end prices and shipping it like it's a low-end piece of trash? Fukinbullshit.

I wonder what their options are, given it's a limited. Have they offered replacements in the past?

Probably not much. I think they offered some replacements with UTD(at least in some instances to my recollection). From other member's interactions, it sounds like thats not the case with SB


Well, I guess I should have been okay with my copy being in Brazil. Go figure, I had a package waiting for me when I got home from work. I swear, the box it was in is even thinner than the BCE edition packaging. One end was open, not loose, OPEN. I could see the book without even having to pick up the box. I'm surprised it ever made it to my house.

Needless to say, it fits into the "damaged on arrival" category. Both the slip case and book are in less than perfect shape. It's too late to call Waterhead's, but I did file a complaint online. I got the, "thanks for taking the time to get in touch" automated email with a case number. I guess I'll wait and see what they say, if anything. Not really much I can do. It's not like there are replacements available.

Sorry man, that is lame as hell. I'm sure my copy will suffer the same fate, and im hopeful yet doubtful about Waterstones ability to rectify

[firemonkey66]

I got an email back from Waterstones today and was offered the option to either send the book back or get a £50 partial refund. Needless to say, I chose the partial refund. We'll see if it comes through. Anybody else get something similar?

[needfulthings]

Ready for some more bad news VJ BOOKS & Owen did not meet up on Tuesday so it looks like these books will have tipped in signatures.They are only getting 32 U.K. books (SOLD OUT) when I heard from them today they only have gotten one box (8 books All 1st editions all MOTH covers) hopefully the other 3 boxes will have the variant covers & also be 1st editions.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I got an email back from Waterstones today and was offered the option to either send the book back or get a £50 partial refund. Needless to say, I chose the partial refund. We'll see if it comes through. Anybody else get something similar?

I didn't get offered a partial refund. I'm calling them back tomorrow.

Mulleins

[firemonkey66]

I got an email back from Waterstones today and was offered the option to either send the book back or get a £50 partial refund. Needless to say, I chose the partial refund. We'll see if it comes through. Anybody else get something similar?

I didn't get offered a partial refund. I'm calling them back tomorrow.

Mulleins

I had posted a bunch of comments on their Facebook page telling people to not buy books from Waterstones because of their crappy shipping and customer service. That might have provided some encouragement for them to do something. Some Waterstones person actually responded to one of the posts.

[C1TIZEN_X]

Now that sounds like something I can get on board with. If I don't hear anything from them I guess I'll have to "go public" so to speak.


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[becca69]

Ready for some more bad news VJ BOOKS & Owen did not meet up on Tuesday so it looks like these books will have tipped in signatures.They are only getting 32 U.K. books (SOLD OUT) when I heard from them today they only have gotten one box (8 books All 1st editions all MOTH covers) hopefully the other 3 boxes will have the variant covers & also be 1st editions.

I emailed them earlier today to ask about verified 1st prints. They told me the same and that I was the 9th order so when the next box arrives they will check them to make sure they are 1sts and mine would come out of that box.

[becca69]

Well, I guess I should have been okay with my copy being in Brazil. Go figure, I had a package waiting for me when I got home from work. I swear, the box it was in is even thinner than the BCE edition packaging. One end was open, not loose, OPEN. I could see the book without even having to pick up the box. I'm surprised it ever made it to my house.

Needless to say, it fits into the "damaged on arrival" category. Both the slip case and book are in less than perfect shape. It's too late to call Waterhead's, but I did file a complaint online. I got the, "thanks for taking the time to get in touch" automated email with a case number. I guess I'll wait and see what they say, if anything. Not really much I can do. It's not like there are replacements available.

That's terrible. No copy here. Mine might be in Brazil.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

So, do these damaged copies make mine worth more money?

(I am now running away as fast as I can to avoid the sticks and stones being thrown at me)

[C1TIZEN_X]

So, do these damaged copies make mine worth more money?

(I am now running away as fast as I can to avoid the sticks and stones being thrown at me)

No sticks here :) I've discussed this with another *victim. We decided that we probably have the more desirable "special dinged edition". If you think about it, our copies are more limited than yours now!!

But seriously, you are probably correct thinking the undamaged ones are more than likely going to be more sought after.

The way I am going to approach this is, "at least I have a 1 of 250 double signed limited edition".

[becca69]

So, do these damaged copies make mine worth more money?

(I am now running away as fast as I can to avoid the sticks and stones being thrown at me)

No sticks here :) I've discussed this with another *victim. We decided that we probably have the more desirable "special dinged edition". If you think about it, our copies are more limited than yours now!!

But seriously, you are probably correct thinking the undamaged ones are more than likely going to be more sought after.

The way I am going to approach this is, "at least I have a 1 of 250 double signed limited edition".

I have the 0 of 0 special invisible edition. Super deluxe limited with invisible ink.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Darn it! Now I have to add the invisible and the slightly damaged and the badly damaged editions to my want list!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

[/QUOTE]

I have the 0 of 0 special invisible edition. Super deluxe limited with invisible ink.[/QUOTE]

:emot-roflolmao:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I have the 0 of 0 special invisible edition. Super deluxe limited with invisible ink.[/QUOTE]:emot-roflolmao:[/QUOTE]

Don't laugh, I own one of the King signed limited Cujo "Air Guitars".

Mulleins

[Hunchback Jack]

Condolences to everyone who got damaged copies or fourth printings. That really sucks.

I have a couple of UK editions still on the way, and one of them is in doubt. Fingers crossed.

HBJ

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I have the 0 of 0 special invisible edition. Super deluxe limited with invisible ink.:emot-roflolmao:[/QUOTE]

Don't laugh, I own one of the King signed limited Cujo "Air Guitars".

Mulleins[/QUOTE]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/777/airguitar.jpg

[C1TIZEN_X]

So, do these damaged copies make mine worth more money?

(I am now running away as fast as I can to avoid the sticks and stones being thrown at me)

No sticks here :) I've discussed this with another *victim. We decided that we probably have the more desirable "special dinged edition". If you think about it, our copies are more limited than yours now!!

But seriously, you are probably correct thinking the undamaged ones are more than likely going to be more sought after.

The way I am going to approach this is, "at least I have a 1 of 250 double signed limited edition".

I have the 0 of 0 special invisible edition. Super deluxe limited with invisible ink.

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[becca69]

So I'm holding out hope that my S/L will actually arrive, but if that doesn't happen, would anyone who purchased 2 or more copies be willing to part with one for a signed US trade edition?? Let me know.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Mine just showed up. Bullshit packing of course. Minor slipcase corner rubbing (like others).


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[firemonkey66]

I got an email back from Waterstones today and was offered the option to either send the book back or get a £50 partial refund. Needless to say, I chose the partial refund. We'll see if it comes through. Anybody else get something similar?

I didn't get offered a partial refund. I'm calling them back tomorrow.

Mulleins

Ralph, did you call again? Any luck?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I got an email back from Waterstones today and was offered the option to either send the book back or get a £50 partial refund. Needless to say, I chose the partial refund. We'll see if it comes through. Anybody else get something similar?

I didn't get offered a partial refund. I'm calling them back tomorrow.

Mulleins

Ralph, did you call again? Any luck?

No luck yet. Beth Orton (I think that's how you spell her name) from customer support is trying to find out how to give the partial refund.

I won't give up.

Update:

Just got off the phone with customer support. They take each issue case by case and I was just told I WILL NOT receive a partial refund. I can't express how disappointed I am in Waterstones. Never Never NEVER AGAIN.

I wish I had worked out something with one of our friends across the pond to pick one up.

Ralph Mulleins

[firemonkey66]

I got an email back from Waterstones today and was offered the option to either send the book back or get a £50 partial refund. Needless to say, I chose the partial refund. We'll see if it comes through. Anybody else get something similar?

I didn't get offered a partial refund. I'm calling them back tomorrow.

Mulleins

Ralph, did you call again? Any luck?

No luck yet. Beth Orton (I think that's how you spell her name) from customer support is trying to find out how to give the partial refund.

I won't give up.

Update:

Just got off the phone with customer support. They take each issue case by case and I was just told I WILL NOT receive a partial refund. I can't express how disappointed I am in Waterstones. Never Never NEVER AGAIN.

I wish I had worked out something with one of our friends across the pond to pick one up.

Ralph Mulleins

Ralph, that totally blows. I’m sorry to hear it. It’s unfair as hell that they are making some kind of case by case decision when the constant is Waterstones shitty packaging led to book damage.

[Fsmdr]

I got an email back from Waterstones today and was offered the option to either send the book back or get a £50 partial refund. Needless to say, I chose the partial refund. We'll see if it comes through. Anybody else get something similar?

I didn't get offered a partial refund. I'm calling them back tomorrow.

Mulleins

Ralph, did you call again? Any luck?

No luck yet. Beth Orton (I think that's how you spell her name) from customer support is trying to find out how to give the partial refund.

I won't give up.

Update:

Just got off the phone with customer support. They take each issue case by case and I was just told I WILL NOT receive a partial refund. I can't express how disappointed I am in Waterstones. Never Never NEVER AGAIN.

I wish I had worked out something with one of our friends across the pond to pick one up.

Ralph Mulleins

Sorry to hear that, Ralph. I was offered the partial refund. Did you provide photos?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I got an email back from Waterstones today and was offered the option to either send the book back or get a £50 partial refund. Needless to say, I chose the partial refund. We'll see if it comes through. Anybody else get something similar?

I didn't get offered a partial refund. I'm calling them back tomorrow.

Mulleins

Ralph, did you call again? Any luck?

No luck yet. Beth Orton (I think that's how you spell her name) from customer support is trying to find out how to give the partial refund.

I won't give up.

Update:

Just got off the phone with customer support. They take each issue case by case and I was just told I WILL NOT receive a partial refund. I can't express how disappointed I am in Waterstones. Never Never NEVER AGAIN.

I wish I had worked out something with one of our friends across the pond to pick one up.

Ralph Mulleins

Sorry to hear that, Ralph. I was offered the partial refund. Did you provide photos?

I did provide photos. After my email of sharing disappointment one more time they are revisiting the partial refund. More drama to come. For the record, I haven't been mean to them, I've just tried to get the point across that you can't charge $355 for a book that only a few hundred are produced and ship it like its a coloring book.

Mulleins

[Room 217 Caretaker]

(continued from the thread directly above)....and here is the damage I'm trying to get a partial refund on:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/Damaged_Waterstones_Book.JPG

Mulleins

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

(continued from the thread directly above)....and here is the damage I'm trying to get a partial refund on:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/Damaged_Waterstones_Book.JPG

Mulleins

Pulling for ya, Ralph. That crap is unacceptable...no reason they shouldnt partially refund on that sort of shenanigans


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[Brian861]

For the record, I haven't been mean to them, I've just tried to get the point across that you can't charge $355 for a book that only a few hundred are produced and ship it like its a coloring book. Mulleins

Best analogy yet of their shipping practices.

[wizardsrainbow]

I am looking to acquire 1-2 Sleeping Beauties UK S/Ls. Contact me at david@bettsbooks.com please

[C1TIZEN_X]

I am looking to acquire 1-2 Sleeping Beauties UK S/Ls. Contact me at david@bettsbooks.com please

I assume you are looking for the undamaged version, correct? :)

[needfulthings]

Ready for some more bad news VJ BOOKS & Owen did not meet up on Tuesday so it looks like these books will have tipped in signatures.They are only getting 32 U.K. books (SOLD OUT) when I heard from them today they only have gotten one box (8 books All 1st editions all MOTH covers) hopefully the other 3 boxes will have the variant covers & also be 1st editions.

I emailed them earlier today to ask about verified 1st prints. They told me the same and that I was the 9th order so when the next box arrives they will check them to make sure they are 1sts and mine would come out of that box.

As of this point in time they have not received boxes 2-4.

[becca69]

Ready for some more bad news VJ BOOKS & Owen did not meet up on Tuesday so it looks like these books will have tipped in signatures.They are only getting 32 U.K. books (SOLD OUT) when I heard from them today they only have gotten one box (8 books All 1st editions all MOTH covers) hopefully the other 3 boxes will have the variant covers & also be 1st editions.

I emailed them earlier today to ask about verified 1st prints. They told me the same and that I was the 9th order so when the next box arrives they will check them to make sure they are 1sts and mine would come out of that box.

As of this point in time they have not received boxes 2-4.

My order is on the way and it's the Moth variant. They said that's all they've received. Didn't specify if all the boxes had arrived or not.

[EXPLORER]

Ready for some more bad news VJ BOOKS & Owen did not meet up on Tuesday so it looks like these books will have tipped in signatures.They are only getting 32 U.K. books (SOLD OUT) when I heard from them today they only have gotten one box (8 books All 1st editions all MOTH covers) hopefully the other 3 boxes will have the variant covers & also be 1st editions.

I emailed them earlier today to ask about verified 1st prints. They told me the same and that I was the 9th order so when the next box arrives they will check them to make sure they are 1sts and mine would come out of that box.

As of this point in time they have not received boxes 2-4.

My order is on the way and it's the Moth variant. They said that's all they've received. Didn't specify if all the boxes had arrived or not.

Did you ever get your UK SL ? I've been busy here and may have missed what happened to yours.

[wizardsrainbow]

I am looking to acquire 1-2 Sleeping Beauties UK S/Ls. Contact me at david@bettsbooks.com please

I assume you are looking for the undamaged version, correct? :)

correct

[becca69]

Ready for some more bad news VJ BOOKS & Owen did not meet up on Tuesday so it looks like these books will have tipped in signatures.They are only getting 32 U.K. books (SOLD OUT) when I heard from them today they only have gotten one box (8 books All 1st editions all MOTH covers) hopefully the other 3 boxes will have the variant covers & also be 1st editions.

I emailed them earlier today to ask about verified 1st prints. They told me the same and that I was the 9th order so when the next box arrives they will check them to make sure they are 1sts and mine would come out of that box.

As of this point in time they have not received boxes 2-4.

My order is on the way and it's the Moth variant. They said that's all they've received. Didn't specify if all the boxes had arrived or not.

Did you ever get your UK SL ? I've been busy here and may have missed what happened to yours.

It is not here yet. I contacted Waterstone's and they gave me an actual tracking number after first giving me one with nine "1"s. It's been going all over the place. The zip code was keyed in wrong by one number. It's currently somewhere near me but not here. The post office said it should show up... but at this point I'm not too confident that it will be in a "book shape". :shrug:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Update:

I did get a partial refund from Waterstones. They apologized and said Waterstones is looking into a different protocol to handle limited books and shipping to the US.

Mulleins

[herbertwest]

Would be easier for them to forbid foreign purchase on those titles !

[webstar1000]

Would be easier for them to forbid foreign purchase on those titles !

It would be EASIER to take better care with packaging. Still same problem unless you live in the same city they are shipping from.


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[Fsmdr]

Update:

I did get a partial refund from Waterstones. They apologized and said Waterstones is looking into a different protocol to handle limited books and shipping to the US.

Mulleins

Halleluyah!

[firemonkey66]

Update:

I did get a partial refund from Waterstones. They apologized and said Waterstones is looking into a different protocol to handle limited books and shipping to the US.

Mulleins

Glad to hear it, Ralph:)

[Brian861]

Update:

I did get a partial refund from Waterstones. They apologized and said Waterstones is looking into a different protocol to handle limited books and shipping to the US.

Mulleins

Great to hear, Ralph! Guess we'll find out in June when the next book drops.

[jsmcmullen92]

Ready for some more bad news VJ BOOKS & Owen did not meet up on Tuesday so it looks like these books will have tipped in signatures.They are only getting 32 U.K. books (SOLD OUT) when I heard from them today they only have gotten one box (8 books All 1st editions all MOTH covers) hopefully the other 3 boxes will have the variant covers & also be 1st editions.

I emailed them earlier today to ask about verified 1st prints. They told me the same and that I was the 9th order so when the next box arrives they will check them to make sure they are 1sts and mine would come out of that box.

As of this point in time they have not received boxes 2-4.

My order is on the way and it's the Moth variant. They said that's all they've received. Didn't specify if all the boxes had arrived or not.

Did you ever get your UK SL ? I've been busy here and may have missed what happened to yours.

It is not here yet. I contacted Waterstone's and they gave me an actual tracking number after first giving me one with nine "1"s. It's been going all over the place. The zip code was keyed in wrong by one number. It's currently somewhere near me but not here. The post office said it should show up... but at this point I'm not too confident that it will be in a "book shape". :shrug:

Wait you keyed in the zip wrong or they did? Because if they keyed it in wrong their systems are all kinds of messed up. It should auto print shipping based on what you type into the shipping address in the web form.

[becca69]

Wait you keyed in the zip wrong or they did? Because if they keyed it in wrong their systems are all kinds of messed up. It should auto print shipping based on what you type into the shipping address in the web form.

The USPS says they see that the correct address is on the label but the tracking shows wrong zip code. They said someone keyed it in wrong somewhere along the line. I checked my order on Waterstone's website and the delivery address is correct, so could be customs or possibly Waterstone's fulfillment? Not sure.

[becca69]

My S/L just arrived. The box looked terrible and it had the wrong zip code. Luckily the book only had some rubbing on one of the slipcase corners... not perfect but better than expected.

On the other hand, just received VJ Books Owen signed UK copy and although it's a 1st print, mine does not have an animal stamp on the front boards. I've contacted them to see what can be done. I'm assuming printing error.

[C1TIZEN_X]

My S/L just arrived. The box looked terrible and it had the wrong zip code. Luckily the book only had some rubbing on one of the slipcase corners... not perfect but better than expected.

On the other hand, just received VJ Books Owen signed UK copy and although it's a 1st print, mine does not have an animal stamp on the front boards. I've contacted them to see what can be done. I'm assuming printing error.

I'm glad your S/L showed up with minimal war wounds. Congrats on that :)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

+1

[zelig]

Yay.

[andyg75]

My S/L just arrived. The box looked terrible and it had the wrong zip code. Luckily the book only had some rubbing on one of the slipcase corners... not perfect but better than expected.

On the other hand, just received VJ Books Owen signed UK copy and although it's a 1st print, mine does not have an animal stamp on the front boards. I've contacted them to see what can be done. I'm assuming printing error.

Glad your S/L arrived with minor war wounds, especially compared to some :thumbsup:

[becca69]

I'm wondering if anyone else has received a UK 1st printing that doesn't have an animal on the boards?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I'm wondering if anyone else has received a UK 1st printing that doesn't have an animal on the boards?

My "peacock" copy has a 1

Mulleins

[Beverly Marsh]

I went into Gerald's on Monday to buy a UK edition of Sleeping Beauties and he didn't have any with the animal stamp. He said retail versions do not have the stamp so I'm not sure what that means in the long run or which stores have and don't have it.

[stroppygoblin]

I went into Gerald's on Monday to buy a UK edition of Sleeping Beauties and he didn't have any with the animal stamp. He said retail versions do not have the stamp so I'm not sure what that means in the long run or which stores have and don't have it.

"Retail versions" DO have the stamp, but only the 1st editions. Becca seems to have a real anomaly here. Maybe they ran out of Animal boards before they ran out of 1st print page blocks?

If so that makes ANOTHER 1st print variant.....

[becca69]

I went into Gerald's on Monday to buy a UK edition of Sleeping Beauties and he didn't have any with the animal stamp. He said retail versions do not have the stamp so I'm not sure what that means in the long run or which stores have and don't have it.

"Retail versions" DO have the stamp, but only the 1st editions. Becca seems to have a real anomaly here. Maybe they ran out of Animal boards before they ran out of 1st print page blocks?

If so that makes ANOTHER 1st print variant.....

The VJ Books version also has a tipped in page with a printed box where Owen signed.

Here is a pic of the front board:
https://s20.postimg.org/olc76txdp/IMG_6323.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/d8zlp1oop/)

[becca69]

https://s20.postimg.cc/imydwlef1/IMG_6325.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/mw33yrho9/)

https://s20.postimg.cc/hje9kmtrx/IMG_6324.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/kdhey2vy1/)

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

They still seem to be available, so I signed up and ordered one. We will see!

[becca69]

I received news I would get a £50 refund as well as notification that they are adding a new overseas/high value packaging to avoid future damages.

[Randall Flagg]

These arrived a few days ago. Thanks to a member here.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1507822206-WHS%20Smith%20SB%20Tiger.JPG


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1507822219-Tesco%20SB%20Peacock%20DJ.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1507822229-Tesco%20SB%20Peacock%20board.JPG

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Keep the tiger away from the peacock, or the tiger will be sorry.

[Beverly Marsh]

I went into Gerald's on Monday to buy a UK edition of Sleeping Beauties and he didn't have any with the animal stamp. He said retail versions do not have the stamp so I'm not sure what that means in the long run or which stores have and don't have it.

"Retail versions" DO have the stamp, but only the 1st editions. Becca seems to have a real anomaly here. Maybe they ran out of Animal boards before they ran out of 1st print page blocks?

If so that makes ANOTHER 1st print variant.....

The VJ Books version also has a tipped in page with a printed box where Owen signed.

Here is a pic of the front board:
https://s20.postimg.org/olc76txdp/IMG_6323.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/d8zlp1oop/)

Ah, I see! My head is going to explode ala Scanners with all of these variants. I'm not even attempting to get them all. Maybe just one or two :rolleyes3:

[Brian861]

Ah, I see! My head is going to explode ala Scanners with all of these variants. I'm not even attempting to get them all. Maybe just one or two :rolleyes3:

I told myself that once too, Lori :)

[Brian861]

I guess with today being Friday the 13th and all that it would be fitting that my order (for a fellow member) for the S/L would finally be approved. I was also ensured by Waterstones that "extra packaging" will be used. We shall see once it arrives.

[tippy4]

Interesting fact....more than 10% of the total print run has been sold, or is for sale on the secondary market.

[stroppygoblin]

Interesting fact....more than 10% of the total print run has been sold, or is for sale on the secondary market.

Would that be considered higher than average? Sounds about right to me for a newly released collectible.

[Johnpotten]

Some Waterstones still have firsts, my local has Fox and Tiger at the moment. So keep hunting!

[MikeDuke]

Very fine is selling these for $1200, if it's the same book so congrats to those who were able to get them
http://www.veryfinebooks.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SK906

[becca69]

Very fine is selling these for $1200, if it's the same book so congrats to those who were able to get them
http://www.veryfinebooks.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SK906

I believe this is due to the Cemetery Dance auction. The prices have jumped since theirs ended.

[zachip]

i think i got the world's first uniquely "damage" edition. do you see the "white growth"....?:wtf:

https://s1.postimg.org/114fgzzqj3/IMG_20171015_221517.jpg

[tippy4]

Interesting fact....more than 10% of the total print run has been sold, or is for sale on the secondary market.

Would that be considered higher than average? Sounds about right to me for a newly released collectible.

Within two weeks of release?....yes I would say so.

[Randall Flagg]

Just a guess, but a small group of 10-15 buyers picked up ~60-75 total copies.

[Brian861]

I guess with today being Friday the 13th and all that it would be fitting that my order (for a fellow member) for the S/L would finally be approved. I was also ensured by Waterstones that "extra packaging" will be used. We shall see once it arrives.

It arrived in a subpar outer shell and the book was free to move around inside of the shell but it did seem to be wrapped up pretty good. Upon removing the additional packaging, the book appears to be in F/F shape as it was wrapped in several layers of packing material. The only improvement I'd like to see is that the book be shipped inside of an actual box for added protection. Photos in spoiler tag below:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4287.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4288.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4289.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4290.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4291.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4292.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4293.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4294.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4295.JPG

[zelig]

I’m disappointed that I didn’t get the dinged variant this time.

[C1TIZEN_X]

I’m disappointed that I didn’t get the dinged variant this time.

I'll sell you mine...it will probably end up being the most sought after dinged variant due to the damage it sustained. I couldn't even get it out of the slipcase at first. Deal of the day, original price plus shipping and it's yours.

[becca69]

I guess with today being Friday the 13th and all that it would be fitting that my order (for a fellow member) for the S/L would finally be approved. I was also ensured by Waterstones that "extra packaging" will be used. We shall see once it arrives.

It arrived in a subpar outer shell and the book was free to move around inside of the shell but it did seem to be wrapped up pretty good. Upon removing the additional packaging, the book appears to be in F/F shape as it was wrapped in several layers of packing material. The only improvement I'd like to see is that the book be shipped inside of an actual box for added protection. Photos in spoiler tag below:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4287.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4288.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4289.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4290.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4291.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4292.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4293.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4294.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4295.JPG

Looks like they are using the same "box" but adding the padding.

[Brian861]

I guess with today being Friday the 13th and all that it would be fitting that my order (for a fellow member) for the S/L would finally be approved. I was also ensured by Waterstones that "extra packaging" will be used. We shall see once it arrives.

It arrived in a subpar outer shell and the book was free to move around inside of the shell but it did seem to be wrapped up pretty good. Upon removing the additional packaging, the book appears to be in F/F shape as it was wrapped in several layers of packing material. The only improvement I'd like to see is that the book be shipped inside of an actual box for added protection. Photos in spoiler tag below:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4287.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4288.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4289.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4290.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4291.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4292.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4293.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4294.JPGhttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4295.JPG

Looks like they are using the same "box" but adding the padding.

Pretty much.

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I’m disappointed that I didn’t get the dinged variant this time.

I'll sell you mine...it will probably end up being the most sought after dinged variant due to the damage it sustained. I couldn't even get it out of the slipcase at first. Deal of the day, original price plus shipping and it's yours.

Thanks, that’s very kind of you but I stopped collecting variants. So I will just stay with my undamaged copy for now. :smile: