Intriguing Stephen King/King Related/Dark Tower Auctions-Sales

[Patrick]

:doh:

[Randall Flagg]

STEPHEN KING'S THINNER PURPLE PEN - 1996 VIDEO PROMO! (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KINGS-THINNER-PURPLE-PEN-1996-VIDEO-PROMO_W0QQitemZ380166035002QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item5883a9563a)

STEPHEN KING IT PENNYWISE CLOWN HALLOWEEN PROP PUPPET

ONLY 50 MADE WORLDWIDE - STUNNING LIKENESS OF TIM CURRY (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-IT-PENNYWISE-CLOWN-HALLOWEEN-PROP-PUPPET_W0QQitemZ230386233167QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a416ef4f)

[kacod]

GREAT KING and HILL COLLECTION TO BE SOLD

Well, I think the time has finally come. I have reached a point in my collection where anything I buy to add to it is going to be ridiculously expensive. Plus the wife and I are looking to adopt and that costs a real pretty penny. I look at my books now and they look like a monument to my selfishness. I am 95% sure I want to try to sell it all but want to sleep one more night on it.

If I do, I will give everyone here a week or so of first dibs. I will post a list by the end of this week, but to give you a rough idea, I have everything except (note I collect US versions only, with the exception of Colorado Kid – no UKs):

My Pretty Pony Stainless Steel, The Plant 1-3,FireStarter Asbestos in the S/L, and DT 1-3 in the S/L.

I have matching #60 in DT 4-7, LSOE. I have Lettered Buick 8, Dolan’s, Green Mile, Regulators, Skeleton Crew, and Talisman (not PC/ publisher’s copy) in addition to their S/L and gift editions, if they had one. If I did not list a Lettered I don’t have it (but I do have the S/L). I have the Colorado Kid in all states, but two of the traycase are PC’s, the only ones in my collection (that are UK or PC).

I have all of the trade firsts (including F or NF copies of the early Doubledays). I have almost every state of the US proofs, you can look and see what I don’t have under a posting on SK proofs I made maybe 2 months ago, or it might have been in “items wanted”. I bought that recent tall Night Shift proof on Ebay (it does have some soiling on the covers but is not in near as bad a shape as was discussed on this site), along with Ned Dameron’s manuscript copy of The Wastelands. I had a cool wooden traycase made for that.

I want to be clear this is not going to be a fire sale; I will try to get what I paid for them at least. Some will be great deals because that’s what I got. Some I bought more recently will reflect more recent pricing. I will ship worldwide and insure at actual costs. Initially, at least, I want to avoid PayPal if at all possible, but we can talk about that.

…and no magazines. It’s a great collection of US firsts, limiteds, and proofs.

I have a great Joe Hill collection too, all of his Lettereds (a “B” HSB), 20th Century Ghosts in the slipcase, several mags with first appearances of stories, all the chapbooks. Do not yet have in hand the Lettered Locke and Key from SubT Press, but I will get them in matching letters.

I am going to post this in 4 places: Intriguing Sales, Collectible Classifieds, and 2 Joe Hill threads. The managers may move or delete some if they don’t like me doing that, no problem. I will post the lists in Collectible Classifieds only, OK?

What you folks don’t take either goes to Ebay or consignment, I have to crunch some numbers before I decide. Sorry for the long post, but a lot of this stuff will interest you guys.

Last thing: remember I reserve the right to wake up tomorrow, and use the late, great Gilda Radner’s line: “never mind.”

---Kyle.

[Sam]

If you do go through with the sale, I can only say to you "Good Luck". Well, that and "I want first dibs on the Eyes of the Dragon S/L.":unsure:

[Patrick]

Good luck with the sale, Kyle, if you choose to go through with it.

We'll leave the single post here, but let's put the rest of the discussion/listing of it in Collectible Classified as you mentioned.

[Randall Flagg]

Kyle, best to your sales. It would be nice if any sales garnered here resulted in a donation from you to our 2010 The Haven Foundation fundraiser.:grouphug:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Here's a title that doesn't come up too often. Not great condition, but still, it's rare.

Contraband #2

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-early-poem-Contraband-magazine-1971-rare_W0QQitemZ280410681905QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item4149c77231

[DavidK44]

There was interest in a previous large set of the Stephen King Library red faux leather books. Here's a new set of 16 of the books on eBay that I just noticed:

http://cgi.ebay.com/16-Books-of-The-Stephen-King-Library-Collection_W0QQitemZ360198551245QQ

Books included:
1) Thinner

2) Carrie

3) The Dead Zone

4) Dolores Claiborne

5) Misery

6) The Shining

7) IT

8 ) Needful Things

9) Four Past Midnight

10) Salem's Lot

11) Firestarter

12) Gerald's Game

13) Insomnia

14) Pet Sematary

15) Skeleton Crew

16) The Dark Half

Regards, DavidK

[tippy4]

So a couple weeks ago I win a Waste Lands S/L for $213 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290353589033) and today I win a Black House S/L for $153 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180419884789&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT).

WTF?

[Patrick]

Wow, great deals, Rick.

[tippy4]

Both books should have sold for twice what I got them for.

Did I just get lucky, or is the SK market that deep into the toilet?

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Rick!

John

[Sam]

Part of me says you got lucky, the other part of me says that the market, sadly, is hurting that much.

Case in point, how many of us have books for sale right now that would have SOLD for more than we're asking in 2005 or 2006, and have had little or no action on them?

[tippy4]

You know, I think they were just poorly listed.

In the Waste Lands auction, the seller did not put the word SIGNED in the title.

In the Black House auction, the seller did not put the word STEPHEN in the title.

[Patrick]

You know, I think they were just poorly listed.

In the Waste Lands auction, the seller did not put the word SIGNED in the title.

In the Black House auction, the seller did not put the word STEPHEN in the title.
I agree. Poorly listed in a down market.

[Gris]

Tippy, my fault it went to $153. It was sitting at $99 until about an hour before closing, so I said wtf and put a bid in at $150. Grats on getting it. GREAT price. sorry about bumping it up on you.

[tippy4]

Hey...no sweat...and besides...If you had not...someone else may have done so in the last few minutes of the auction.

The seller has the shipping @ $4 for Priority. I am skeptical that he will actually ship it Priority (he actually has a recent negative fb for stating he will ship an item Priority and then shipping it Media Mail instead). I don't care how it is shipped as long as it arrives safe.

[Cloysterpete]

Got my first two 1st edition DT books today, i'm not much of a collector but I thought it would be nice to at least have some nice editions of the DT books, got W&G for £36($59), and Wastelands for £28($48 ). Now i'm looking for DOTT and the Viking re-issues.

Because the DT books were hardly cheap at publication ($45 rrp for a 1997 trade!) it means that people actually look after them so there easy to find in excellent condition. I have such a hard time trying to find all the books from the 80's and 90's in good condition, there not valuable in anyway so I guess people just throw them about not caring about the state of them.

Btw is this auction over-priced?.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370277577650&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Randall Flagg]

Yes I think that is overpriced.

[Patrick]

Tippy, my fault it went to $153. It was sitting at $99 until about an hour before closing, so I said wtf and put a bid in at $150. Grats on getting it. GREAT price. sorry about bumping it up on you.
I'm confused. If you were willing to pay a certain price for an eBay auction item, why would you apologize for placing a legitimate bid?

[tippy4]

I think he is saying that he is sorry he jacked up the price by $54.

Like I said, no hard feelings whatsoever. I would have felt like a thief had I paid $99 for it. You placed your bid....it was what you were willing to pay. That's how it works.

[Patrick]

...You placed your bid....it was what you were willing to pay. That's how it works.
Exactly my point. I don't think we need to start apologizing to each other when we come in second place on eBay. It was a nice gesture on his part though.

[Gris]

heh. Guess I just meant that I'd rather Tippy had gotten it for the $99, but since he says he'd have felt like a cheat, you're welcome :P

[e_taylor]

https://www.horror-mall.com/THE-COLORADO-KID-by-Stephen-King-Lettered-Edition-p-18466.html

Not sure what a lettered Colorado Kid is worth these days - but heres one for $647.50.

Horror Mall is having a 50% off clearance sale on order of $50 or more. When this one goes in your shopping bag the price drops to $650.

HOLY SHIT! Someone grab this!


Also, the lettered edition of HAUNTER AT THE THRESHOLD - a $1250 book (and a good value at that!) can be had for $625.... whats going on!?!?!?!

https://www.horror-mall.com/THE-HAUNTER-OF-THE-THRESHOLD-by-Edward-Lee-Lettered-Edition-p-18571.html

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Not sure what a lettered Colorado Kid is worth these days - but heres one for $647.50.


They sell for list price or less. I have this one already. It's the Miller one I do not have.

[biomieg]

Some great (starting) prices for these S/L gems:

Christine (http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-Stephen-King-Christine-Limited-Special-Edition_W0QQitemZ250514942388QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item3a53daa9b4)

Skeleton Crew (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KINGS-SKELETON-CREW-SIGNED-575-of-1000_W0QQitemZ170396316206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item27ac69722e)

If I hadn't purchased the two-volume Talisman, the trade HC of Cycle of The Werewolf, and the Green Mile limited gift edition the last week, I would have definitely put in a bid on the Skeleton Crew.

[F1racefan]

Some great (starting) prices for these S/L gems:

Christine (http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-Stephen-King-Christine-Limited-Special-Edition_W0QQitemZ250514942388QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item3a53daa9b4)

Skeleton Crew (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KINGS-SKELETON-CREW-SIGNED-575-of-1000_W0QQitemZ170396316206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item27ac69722e)

If I hadn't purchased the two-volume Talisman, the trade HC of Cycle of The Werewolf, and the Green Mile limited gift edition the last week, I would have definitely put in a bid on the Skeleton Crew.

0 feedback rating on the Christine:unsure:

[frik]

Some great (starting) prices for these S/L gems:

Christine (http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-Stephen-King-Christine-Limited-Special-Edition_W0QQitemZ250514942388QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item3a53daa9b4)

Skeleton Crew (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KINGS-SKELETON-CREW-SIGNED-575-of-1000_W0QQitemZ170396316206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item27ac69722e)

If I hadn't purchased the two-volume Talisman, the trade HC of Cycle of The Werewolf, and the Green Mile limited gift edition the last week, I would have definitely put in a bid on the Skeleton Crew.

0 feedback rating on the Christine:unsure:

We all have to start sometime...:)

sk

[Chooch]

Some great (starting) prices for these S/L gems:

Christine (http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-Stephen-King-Christine-Limited-Special-Edition_W0QQitemZ250514942388QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item3a53daa9b4)

Skeleton Crew (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KINGS-SKELETON-CREW-SIGNED-575-of-1000_W0QQitemZ170396316206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item27ac69722e)

If I hadn't purchased the two-volume Talisman, the trade HC of Cycle of The Werewolf, and the Green Mile limited gift edition the last week, I would have definitely put in a bid on the Skeleton Crew.

0 feedback rating on the Christine:unsure:

We all have to start sometime...:)

sk

You are correct...we all have to start somewhere..but to have a book, a S/L no less, this person has either been in the game awhile or is new to Ebay. Either way I personaly will not deal with anyone that has a 25 or below rating only because I want to be sure of the person selling has had positive transactions in the past. Maybe its just me but after all it is my money :panic:

[Rahfa]

Yeah, but with Paypal you're totally protected...it's not really an issue.

[tippy4]

Totally? Really? Seriously...I am asking because I did not know that.

I swear their policy used to be the seller had to have a certain feedback rating for you to be covered. I dunno.

Regardless, sellers need to use their heads when selling things. List a few cheap things first, build up a few feedbacks, and THEN go to the higher dollar items. Chooch is not alone with not wanting to deal with people with little or no feedback, and that only hurts the seller.

The flip side of this, is that there are some great deals out there if you are a buyer and willing to take a chance.

[jhanic]

I agree. Don't forget, although it wasn't on eBay, when Jared (Centipede Press) first announced his edition of Salem's Lot, he was an unknown also. That was a risk also.

John

[Rahfa]

It's like any credit card purchase...if you don't get the item/item not as described, your CC company will go to bat for you....It's a hassle and a pain, maybe, but you're protected.

This seller probably doesn't have anything else to sell....he/she realized they have one valuable item, and that's it...

[Chooch]

I dont know Rahfa..I dont know anyone that only has one book of King, and a S/L to boot just laying around.. Tippy hit it on the head...if your just getting started then sell a few inexpensive items that you can build some type of reputation and then go for the higher priced item. I also beleive (but dont know for sure) that if you paid thru PayPal then your CC would really just hand you over to them (PayPal) for the issue. There are alot of great deals out there and that is one of them, but I'll pass solely on the big fat "0" rating. I dont need the hassle if it goes south. I mayhap be wrong, but hey....it works best for me Oh and Tippy...Seller must have a positive 25 + for you to be covered by PayPal.

[jhanic]

Chooch, I remember an instance a year or two ago in which a lady was going through her recently deceased father's possessions and discovered a mint copy of the signed limited Gunslinger. She was looking for a value for it and eventually put it up on eBay.

John

[Chooch]

Oh you are right John there is a possibility that this could be the only book they have...but like I said I know of no one that has a S/L only. I found a 1/1 of Treasure Island at a garage sale and paid 50 cents for it but...the price this seller wants seems to me they know what they have..perhaps did their homework, and have decided that Ebay was the way to go. I for one would have coinsigned it with a dealer rather then trying to sell my very first thing on Ebay with it. Zero feedback also means this person has never bought anything on Ebay also (I know you know this) ...I dont know...I'll watch this and if someone here snatches it up I'd love to hear about the book and the transaction !

[Gris]

UtD signed limited just sold for $610...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140352792335&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Auction says "Signed and numbered." I really don't remember ever seeing numbered being mentioned anywhere.

[lophophoras]

I don't recall any mention of it being numbered either.

$610.00? I wonder if there were some bogus bids thrown in to up the selling price?

:orely:

[jhanic]

Looking at the bidders, I don't get the feeling there was any shill bidding going on.

There are two others up on eBay now, one with BIN of $750. I'm watching both purely out of curiosity. I never expected that first one to go for that much (or even at all!)

John

[divemaster]

Why would anyone pay over $600 for a book just a couple of weeks ago could be had for $200? That doesn't make any sense.

[jhanic]

You have to remember that the sale of that book was limited to those of us in the US. If you lived in another country, you didn't have much choice other than getting it in the secondary market. Of course, that doesn't explain the $600 price. That surprises me too.

John

[Gris]

I had it on the watch list just to see what happened with it. I didn't expect it to go for the $500 starting bid, let alone over 600

[Rahfa]

It's just the usual silliness...people who see it's sold out and panic...the value won't hold but there's always a spike.

[F1racefan]

Anyone ever seen this before? It seems pretty unique.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dark-Tower-Stephen-King-Collectors-Limited-Edition_W0QQitemZ230391285026QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item35a4640522

[Ari_Racing]

Yes. Those were made by our Rachel Readman, an incredible artist! :)

And it looks simply AWESOME!

[Patrick]

I was one of the signers in the DTVII book signing tour to which the item refers. Always wanted one of Rachel's productions, but the price was simply higher than I was willing to pay.

[Randall Flagg]

It is really cool. I wonder why the plaque says #3 of 250?

[Rahfa]

I dont know Rahfa..I dont know anyone that only has one book of King, and a S/L to boot just laying around.. Tippy hit it on the head...if your just getting started then sell a few inexpensive items that you can build some type of reputation and then go for the higher priced item. I also beleive (but dont know for sure) that if you paid thru PayPal then your CC would really just hand you over to them (PayPal) for the issue. There are alot of great deals out there and that is one of them, but I'll pass solely on the big fat "0" rating. I dont need the hassle if it goes south. I mayhap be wrong, but hey....it works best for me Oh and Tippy...Seller must have a positive 25 + for you to be covered by PayPal.

You wouldn't go through Paypal, you go through your CC company and dispute the charge that way...100 percent covered, this time, every time.

But - I agree with the overall point, if you're not comfortable with the seller, don't bid...but there are easier thngs to sell in a scam auction that SK s/l editions...it doesn't raise any red flags for me, but then I'm not bidding anyway!

[Patrick]

It is really cool. I wonder why the plaque says #3 of 250?
Yes, that is interesting. All I recall is that there were two or three different variations of this sculpture.

[Rusher]

Well...the UTD S/L with the buy it now of 750 already sold. The same seller just put up another one with a buy it now of 875.00.... yikes. Thats quite a spike...lol

[jhanic]

The buyer of the $750 copy has a feedback rating of 1. I wonder just how naive he/she is. I also wonder how that seller got at least two copies.

John

[oy-the-brave]

It is really cool. I wonder why the plaque says #3 of 250?

Rachael was doing an edition of 250 I believe you could get it in a pewter or bronze finish and the first 19 were hand painted like the one in the auction they were around 300.00 and the pewter/bronze were 100.00? less. I have #11, I think I remember Bob got one, and Stephen King, can't remember who else.

[jhanic]

There's more information on Calla Wolfe's SK Fakes site:

http://skfakes.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rr&action=display&thread=286

John

[Gris]

If I was smart, I'd have had every co-worker near me order one and pay em back. That's how you get more than 1.

[gsvec]

It is really cool. I wonder why the plaque says #3 of 250?

Rachael was doing an edition of 250 I believe you could get it in a pewter or bronze finish and the first 19 were hand painted like the one in the auction they were around 300.00 and the pewter/bronze were 100.00? less. I have #11, I think I remember Bob got one, and Stephen King, can't remember who else.
I have a hand painted one, too (#13 - same as my Cujo guitar), and it's absolutely beautiful. It came in a satin lined, padded, box - which the seller doesn't mention. :orely:

[oy-the-brave]

It is really cool. I wonder why the plaque says #3 of 250?

Rachael was doing an edition of 250 I believe you could get it in a pewter or bronze finish and the first 19 were hand painted like the one in the auction they were around 300.00 and the pewter/bronze were 100.00? less. I have #11, I think I remember Bob got one, and Stephen King, can't remember who else.
I have a hand painted one, too (#13 - same as my Cujo guitar), and it's absolutely beautiful. It came in a satin lined, padded, box - which the seller doesn't mention. :orely:

I did forget to mention it is beautiful the pictures do not do it justice and even the box was beautiful.

I suspect it will sell for considerably under the original price and someone will get a great deal.

[gsvec]

Anyone know why Jimmy's selling his? Makes me kinda sad . . . :(

[biomieg]

Any thoughts on the starting price of this auction (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160371984946&_trksid=p2759.l1259)? Mr. Rabbit Trick perhaps? I mean, I know it's far from a desirable copy from a collector's point of view, but still.... it would fill a hole in my collection. But paying at least £99 for an ex-library copy seems a lot of money.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Any thoughts on the starting price of this auction (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160371984946&_trksid=p2759.l1259)? Mr. Rabbit Trick perhaps? I mean, I know it's far from a desirable copy from a collector's point of view, but still.... it would fill a hole in my collection. But paying at least £99 for an ex-library copy seems a lot of money.

It's a library 'permabound' book in very bad condition. I would say it would be worth about £15 to £20 only.

[biomieg]

Any thoughts on the starting price of this auction (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160371984946&_trksid=p2759.l1259)? Mr. Rabbit Trick perhaps? I mean, I know it's far from a desirable copy from a collector's point of view, but still.... it would fill a hole in my collection. But paying at least £99 for an ex-library copy seems a lot of money.

It's a library 'permabound' book in very bad condition. I would say it would be worth about £15 to £20 only.

Thanks Mr. RT, that's what I was thinking. I'll skip this one, then.

[Patrick]

It is really cool. I wonder why the plaque says #3 of 250?

Rachael was doing an edition of 250 I believe you could get it in a pewter or bronze finish and the first 19 were hand painted like the one in the auction they were around 300.00 and the pewter/bronze were 100.00? less. I have #11, I think I remember Bob got one, and Stephen King, can't remember who else.
I have a hand painted one, too (#13 - same as my Cujo guitar), and it's absolutely beautiful. It came in a satin lined, padded, box - which the seller doesn't mention. :orely:

I did forget to mention it is beautiful the pictures do not do it justice and even the box was beautiful.

I suspect it will sell for considerably under the original price and someone will get a great deal.
Hopefully me. :ninja:

[oy-the-brave]

It is really cool. I wonder why the plaque says #3 of 250?

Rachael was doing an edition of 250 I believe you could get it in a pewter or bronze finish and the first 19 were hand painted like the one in the auction they were around 300.00 and the pewter/bronze were 100.00? less. I have #11, I think I remember Bob got one, and Stephen King, can't remember who else.
I have a hand painted one, too (#13 - same as my Cujo guitar), and it's absolutely beautiful. It came in a satin lined, padded, box - which the seller doesn't mention. :orely:

I did forget to mention it is beautiful the pictures do not do it justice and even the box was beautiful.

I suspect it will sell for considerably under the original price and someone will get a great deal.
Hopefully me. :ninja:

Good luck Patrick, it really is a wonderful piece.

[wizardsrainbow]

I bought this pencil drawing on Stephen King's house in Bangor today for $25 on eBay. I just thought the detail was pretty great and it kinda "called to me." For $25, I'm happy.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/King_home.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

David
real nice drawing! $25-great deal...

[Randall Flagg]

Wow. I presume it's an original. Looking forward to you receiving it and seeing a high resolution image.:dance:

[Calla_Wolf]

Anyone ever seen this before? It seems pretty unique.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dark-Tower-Stephen-King-Collectors-Limited-Edition_W0QQitemZ230391285026QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item35a4640522

Does anyone know the links to, or have copies of, the photos of Steve opening HIS copy of this (along with our book)?

[Patrick]

Hi Ceri! Yes, I believe the photos/link were posted here on TDT.com, so they are here somewhere...

Also I may have the links bookmarked on my work computer. I'll try to remember to check tomorrow.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Anyone ever seen this before? It seems pretty unique.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dark-Tower-Stephen-King-Collectors-Limited-Edition_W0QQitemZ230391285026QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item35a4640522

Another item which sold for well under the issue price.

I can understand why. This piece of artwork has a special significance with the members of tdt.net, but to everyone else, it is only a piece of fanart.

[Brice]

But, it is one baddass piece of fanart. :D

[Gris]

anyone here bidding on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280413205801&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

[Calla_Wolf]

anyone here bidding on this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280413205801&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Not me

The fanart in question (above) is stunning. I'm also surprised by the closing price

[Patrick]

Anyone ever seen this before? It seems pretty unique.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dark-Tower-Stephen-King-Collectors-Limited-Edition_W0QQitemZ230391285026QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item35a4640522
Another item which sold for well under the issue price.

I can understand why. This piece of artwork has a special significance with the members of tdt.net, but to everyone else, it is only a piece of fanart.
... The fanart in question (above) is stunning. I'm also surprised by the closing price
I agree that it is stunning, but I also agree with Mr. R.T. in that it is fan art in a down economy, with likely more sentimental value to participants in the book tour for which it was created than to the general DT fan.




I look forward to its arrival. :D

[oy-the-brave]

Anyone ever seen this before? It seems pretty unique.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dark-Tower-Stephen-King-Collectors-Limited-Edition_W0QQitemZ230391285026QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item35a4640522
Another item which sold for well under the issue price.

I can understand why. This piece of artwork has a special significance with the members of tdt.net, but to everyone else, it is only a piece of fanart.
... The fanart in question (above) is stunning. I'm also surprised by the closing price
I agree that it is stunning, but I also agree with Mr. R.T. in that it is fan art in a down economy, with likely more sentimental value to participants in the book tour for which it was created than to the general DT fan.




I look forward to its arrival. :D

Congrats Patrick, you got an incredible deal :clap:

You will be amazed how much better it is in person.

[gsvec]

I look forward to its arrival. :D
I was so hoping it was you! Congratulations!!

[Calla_Wolf]

Hi Ceri! Yes, I believe the photos/link were posted here on TDT.com, so they are here somewhere...

Also I may have the links bookmarked on my work computer. I'll try to remember to check tomorrow.

Congrats on the buy - it's a VERY good price.

Did you ever find those links? I'd really love to have a copy of King holding the book and statue.

[Patrick]

Thanks, y'all.

To be honest, Ceri: I suck. I was so busy I forgot to look.

I'll see what I can do.

[Rusher]

.....A good buy for someone. This was listed without "Stephen" on the heading so it doesn't have any bids. Hurry though...ends in one hour

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330371922145&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Seller also has a couple other books ending soon without the name in the heading.

[Randall Flagg]

Well it went for $242.17. I bid, but wasn't going to spend more than $205.

[Ari_Racing]

This is the first time I see this item...and man, how I wish I could buy it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200400679326&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Randall Flagg]

Too much work/skill involved for me to make it look good.

[Sam]

Too much money for me. I have ZERO skill for putting those things together and would have to pay someone to do it for me. I could take a prepainted model of Superman and end up with a one armed guy wearing a green suit, with no cape, with a "Z" on the chest.

[jhanic]

Back in the dark ages when I was a kid, I LOVED putting together model kits. I really liked the sailing ships. I put in all the rigging, etc. Now, because I shake so badly, I'd make a gigantic mess of anything I tried, I'm sure. This is a temptation, though!

John

[Ari_Racing]

I love it. I think it's the first time I seriously consider placing a bid on a priced item like this one (besides a signed book, of course :P)

[Patrick]

Is that thing really worth the $150 bid? Might it really go higher? I guess I'm just not impressed in this case.

[Sam]

It is to someone.

[Patrick]

:doh: Good point, Sam.

[Calla_Wolf]

Thanks, y'all.

To be honest, Ceri: I suck. I was so busy I forgot to look.

I'll see what I can do.

Found it:

http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r293/darktowernetbooksigningtour/Stephen%20King%20receives%20our%20gift/?action=view&current=1180049166.pbw

[jhanic]

Thanks for the link, Ceri! It's the first time I've seen it and am very impressed.

By the way, it's good to have you back and contributing again!

John

[Calla_Wolf]

Thanks for the link, Ceri! It's the first time I've seen it and am very impressed.

By the way, it's good to have you back and contributing again!

John

:thumbsup:
Thanks matey

[Patrick]

Thanks, y'all.

To be honest, Ceri: I suck. I was so busy I forgot to look.

I'll see what I can do.

Found it:

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r293/darktowernetbooksigningtour/Stephen%20King%20receives%20our%20gift/th_415291-R1-054-25A.jpg (http://s147.photobucket.com/albums/r293/darktowernetbooksigningtour/Stephen%20King%20receives%20our%20gift/?action=view&current=1180049166.pbw)


Thank you, Ceri, for posting that.

I did find a link a couple days ago, however it wasn't the full link that you posted which goes to the slideshow. The link I had was shorter and has been locked by the owner, so we can no longer access the photos there.

If it were unlocked, I believe "my" link had the still versions of the photos in that slideshow, and holds the photos of the pages signed by the all the people who participated in the book tour.

I wish the full album were unlocked so we could see the additional photos again.

Thanks again.
- Patrick

p.s. I won the auction. :)

[Randall Flagg]

Signed Rage (http://cgi.ebay.com/ULTRA-RARE-SIGNED-Rage-1977-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ120488364679QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item1c0daa8a87)

Signed Bachman Books (http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-SIGNED-Bachman-Books-by-Stephen-King-1985_W0QQitemZ120488365700QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item1c0daa8e84)

The Mist pop-up book (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Mist-Ulimate-Pop-Up-Signed-Book-Durabont_W0QQitemZ110445892694QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU S_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray?hash=item19b7169456)

[Airtraffic]

what's with all the signed stuff on ebay right now?

and hi....just got back from a trip to transylvania.

[Airtraffic]

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[jhanic]

Welcome back, Air! Good to hear from you again.

John

[Patrick]

Great to hear from you, Air! Please stick around. :couple:

[Calla_Wolf]

REDRUM Bottle (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-The-Shining-REDRUM-glass-display-bottle_W0QQitemZ220507084208QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item33573f15b0)

[Sir_Boomme]

REDRUM Bottle (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-The-Shining-REDRUM-glass-display-bottle_W0QQitemZ220507084208QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item33573f15b0)


my girlfriend just bought three bottles of this -each for less than this ebay auction... and..... it still had the rum in it. - at the local liquor store.

[Brice]

I bought one recently from that guy empty. Soon afterwards I found the full bottles for sale online.

[Patrick]

Yes, that stuff is pretty easy to come by out here too - full bottles in the store, I mean. Has anyone actually tried the rum?

[Brice]

No, I plan to try it though.

[biomieg]

Any thoughts on this (http://cgi.ebay.com/f36-STEPHEN-KING-Advance-Xerox-CYCLE-OF-WEREWOLF-Manusc_W0QQitemZ130343514795QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1e591432ab)?? Seems questionable...

And this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Monkey-1st-Edition-Insert-1980-Stephen-King-NEW_W0QQitemZ320446800646QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item4a9c1e2306) is simply hilarious! I wouldn't even pay one tenth of the BIN price...

[jhanic]

And this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Monkey-1st-Edition-Insert-1980-Stephen-King-NEW_W0QQitemZ320446800646QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item4a9c1e2306) is simply hilarious! I wouldn't even pay one tenth of the BIN price...

I paid about $20 for my copy a while ago, mainly to fill a hole in my collection (I had only the pull-out booklet at the time and wanted to upgrade to the entire magazine.)

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Any thoughts on this (http://cgi.ebay.com/f36-STEPHEN-KING-Advance-Xerox-CYCLE-OF-WEREWOLF-Manusc_W0QQitemZ130343514795QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1e591432ab)?? Seems questionable...


I don't think there is anything questionable. I is described as a photocopy. Jerry Weist has a pretty good reputation in the field of comics and fantasy art. I think he is as legit as they come. Seems like a neat item to me.

[biomieg]

Any thoughts on this (http://cgi.ebay.com/f36-STEPHEN-KING-Advance-Xerox-CYCLE-OF-WEREWOLF-Manusc_W0QQitemZ130343514795QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1e591432ab)?? Seems questionable...


I don't think there is anything questionable. I is described as a photocopy. Jerry Weist has a pretty good reputation in the field of comics and fantasy art. I think he is as legit as they come. Seems like a neat item to me.

Thanks Bob. I actually added the 'questionable' remark as an afterthought. At first I was intrigued by the auction, then I got a little suspicious... but I really have no clue about items like that. Thanks for sharing your experience once more!

[Sam]

And this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Monkey-1st-Edition-Insert-1980-Stephen-King-NEW_W0QQitemZ320446800646QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item4a9c1e2306) is simply hilarious! I wouldn't even pay one tenth of the BIN price...

I found it interesting that the seller didn't notice that in trying to show the booklet, he also posted two pictures of topless women.

I've reported the auction. Not because of the pictures (though I did use that as the reason) but because the price is so ridiculously high that it constitutes highway robbery if someone were to but at that price.

[ChristineB]

And this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Monkey-1st-Edition-Insert-1980-Stephen-King-NEW_W0QQitemZ320446800646QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item4a9c1e2306) is simply hilarious! I wouldn't even pay one tenth of the BIN price...

I found it interesting that the seller didn't notice that in trying to show the booklet, he also posted two pictures of topless women.

I've reported the auction. Not because of the pictures (though I did use that as the reason) but because the price is so ridiculously high that it constitutes highway robbery if someone were to but at that price.

Thanks Sam, I fell out of my chair over that price, your statement renews my hopes of being able to aquire these mags for my collection.

[Brice]

Read the story of why this book (http://cgi.ebay.com/Salems-Lot-Stephen-King-HC-DJ-1st-Ed-1st-Print-MINT_W0QQitemZ140359044125QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item20ae0d0c1d#ht_8792wt_1046) is rare. :wtf:

[jhanic]

:rofl:

John

[gsvec]

Huh? :wtf:

[Rahfa]

Read the story of why this book (http://cgi.ebay.com/Salems-Lot-Stephen-King-HC-DJ-1st-Ed-1st-Print-MINT_W0QQitemZ140359044125QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item20ae0d0c1d#ht_8792wt_1046) is rare. :wtf:

That is really grasping for a reason this is a collectible item...

[Sam]

Grasping hell, that's just barely touching it with your fingertips.

[ChristineB]

Well you have to give him kudos for trying at least, of course in my world that is a defect so it is worth nothing.

But really, 200 bucks? well I guess he can dream. :)

[Patrick]

:lol: If that book sells at that price, I'm heading straight over to the local sewing shop to pick up a box of needles.

[Tatts4Life]

picture of needle in book or STFU! That's hilarious though. I'll be VERY surprised if anybody buys it.

[Patrick]

picture of needle in book or STFU! That's hilarious though. I'll be VERY surprised if anybody buys it.
Check the linked auction above and look through the pics. It's there! :cyclops:

[biomieg]

From A Buick 8 gift edition with a starting bid of $9 (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-FROM-A-BUICK-8-GIFT-EDITION-WITH-SLIPCASE_W0QQitemZ260507545715QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU S_Fiction_Books?hash=item3ca775b073) (don't know if it has a hidden reserve though).

A full set of UK Bachman paperbacks with a current bid of $49.99 (http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Stephen-King-Richard-Bachman-Rare-First-UK-PBO-NR_W0QQitemZ120493282630QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqua rian_Collectible?hash=item1c0df59546). The same seller also has all the US Bachman paperbacks, among which Rage with a current bid of $29.99.

[Tatts4Life]

picture of needle in book or STFU! That's hilarious though. I'll be VERY surprised if anybody buys it.
Check the linked auction above and look through the pics. It's there! :cyclops:

LOL sorry I didn't scroll down far enough on the page. I didn't notice there were more pictures. That's hilarious though. the statement was directed to Brice though. I just didn't look hard enough.

[jhanic]

Blue Under the Dome softcover proof:

http://cgi.ebay.com/stephen-king-under-the-dome-uncorrected-proof-arc-new_W0QQitemZ260510213704QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fic tion_Books?hash=item3ca79e6648

John

[jhanic]

Cell charm (http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Stephen-King-Cell-Phone-Book-Charm-Under-The-Dome_W0QQitemZ180436528513QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_3?hash=item2a02daed81)

John

[turtlex]

Hey John - That looks pretty cool. Thanks !

[ChristineB]

Interesting book here. http://cgi.ebay.com/Discovering-Stephen-Kings-The-Shining-Lit-Criticism_W0QQitemZ290353238261QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ US_Nonfiction_Book?hash=item439a66d0f5

[gsvec]

That's one of the Starmont series, Christine - although I must admit I never knew there was one dedicated to The Shining. :orely: I also thought they were older than 1998.

[Brice]

I didn't think that was one of the Starmont books, although it would certainly fit in with them nicely.

[jhanic]

There was a Starmont book entitled Discovering Stephen King, but it was edited by Darrel Schweitzer that came out in 1985. Another Starmont book, entitled The Shining Reader, was edited by Anthony Magistrale and came out in 1991. I have a feeling that the above is either a rework of that one or a copy with a new title.

John

[Bev Vincent]

If you Google the ISBN, you get Magistrale's book (http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Discovering-Stephen-Kings-the-Shining/Tony-Magistrale/e/9781557421333/)

[gsvec]

You can read almost all of it here (http://books.google.com/books?id=OjqoJpnLYYwC&dq=%22Discovering+Stephen+King's+the+Shining%22&printsec=frontcover&source=bl&ots=J7TBVbt4sP&sig=48ylnQLffBYknh8FYG8g95et_no&hl=en&ei=-DQLS_L7PJCINpfGmdcC&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBEQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=&f=false). And it IS a Starmont - just not the series I'm familiar with.

[jhanic]

Gretchen, you're right. Just a title change. I have a copy of the original Starmont volume. That's enough for me.

John

[kacod]

Just got this from Grant:

DARK TOWER VIII

Stephen King has announced that he has an idea for a new Dark
Tower book, the working title of which will be THE WIND
THROUGH THE KEYHOLE. He has not yet started this book
and anticipates that it will be a minimum of eight months
before he is able to begin writing it.

This is all the information we have. Please do not call or email
us for further information. We don’t have any.

[herbertwest]

France is releasing the 6th volume of the Dark Tower graphic novel... as well as a set of the volumes 4&5

Pix are #6, then set 4-5

http://club.stephenking.free.fr/img/NEWS/octobre/2009/toursombre6.jpg http://club.stephenking.free.fr/img/NEWS/novembre/toursombrecoffret4-5.jpg

Both are available on amazon for those that are interested

[Rusher]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dark-Tower-IV-Wizard-and-Glass-Stephen-King-Grant-First_W0QQitemZ180437117728QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_F iction_Books?hash=item2a02e3eb20

I know McKean's signature is not one you often see, but is it really worth this much ?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dark-Tower-IV-Wizard-and-Glass-Stephen-King-Grant-First_W0QQitemZ180437117728QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_F iction_Books?hash=item2a02e3eb20

I know McKean's signature is not one you often see, but is it really worth this much ?

I don't think so. Recently the S/L of WAG has sold for that. But, why not put it out there at first to see if anyone bites. Sort of test the waters.


Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[jhanic]

Not to me, especially since there's no picture of the signature.

John

[ChristineB]

Guess he is just testing the waters, cause that is a rediculous price. Not sure it would sell for that much with SK's sig on it. But you never know.

[Ari_Racing]

Just won this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180436528513&autorefresh=true

Thanks John for pointing it out! :)

[Patrick]

Just won this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180436528513&autorefresh=true

Thanks John for pointing it out! :)
Congrats on your new promo item, Ari!

[Ari_Racing]

Thanks Patrick! :)

[jhanic]

Glad I could help!

John

[namelessnpoor]

here is something for those of you that collect the promo stuff !! never saw this one before myself !!

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-RARITY-MISERY-NOTEPAD-WRITING-PAD_W0QQitemZ250537277307QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item3a552f777b

[Ari_Racing]

:) Thanks to Gretchen...I got one! :D

[Sam]

Here's (http://cgi.ebay.com/PENNYWISE-Tim-Curry-NECKLACE-Stephen-King-IT-Clown_W0QQitemZ220504835686QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item33571cc666) an interesting item for IT lovers.

[gsvec]

:) Thanks to Gretchen...I got one! :D
:couple: And yet I still have almost a full pad! :P

[Fsmdr]

This is interesting:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Under-the-Dome-Traycase-only-S-L-or-Coll_W0QQitemZ250539533507QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item3a5551e4c3

[Patrick]

This is interesting:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Under-the-Dome-Traycase-only-S-L-or-Coll_W0QQitemZ250539533507QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item3a5551e4c3
Not gonna buy it, but I like it.

[Randall Flagg]

This is interesting:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Under-the-Dome-Traycase-only-S-L-or-Coll_W0QQitemZ250539533507QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item3a5551e4c3

That is very interesting. I moved your post here to the 'Intriguing..' thread.:rose:

[Sam]

Did anyone here win this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170410677800&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT) auction? Eyes of the Dragon S/L for a song. I got edged out in the end.:(

[divemaster]

I put in a few bids but didn't want to go over $500. Congrats to the winner.

[Patrick]

This is interesting:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Under-the-Dome-Traycase-only-S-L-or-Coll_W0QQitemZ250539533507QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item3a5551e4c3
Not gonna buy it, but I like it.
This seller also has two different UTD edition slipcases for sale as well as the traycase. Nice work.


Did anyone here win this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170410677800&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT) auction? Eyes of the Dragon S/L for a song. I got edged out in the end.:(
Wow, great deal! I hope the winner is someone we know.

[Sam]

I put in a few bids but didn't want to go over $500. Congrats to the winner.

That must have been you I was bidding against.

[Sam]

I found this (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140362050808) about 2 hours before the auction ended and won it for a VERY nice price. It sounds like the slipcase is pretty beat up, but as long as the book isn't wrecked I'll be ok. I'll let you know when I get it what it looks like.

[Patrick]

Considering what you paid, I think you made a good buy there, Sam. :thumbsup: Congrats!

[turtlex]

I think the UTD wooden collector's box is super cool. Looks like it fits with the cards as well.

http://i.ebayimg.com/12/!BgRGlC!CGk~$(KGrHqUH-EEEsMS)q)kDBLErHkYiRQ~~_35.JPG

What do you think of the price? $69.99 ?

[frik]

I think the UTD wooden collector's box is super cool. Looks like it fits with the cards as well.

http://i.ebayimg.com/12/!BgRGlC!CGk~$(KGrHqUH-EEEsMS)q)kDBLErHkYiRQ~~_35.JPG

What do you think of the price? $69.99 ?

The price is fair, I think.
And I do love this box.
Only, I don't believe the seller ships to Europe.
Plus, I would like to see some other upcoming cases/boxes.

sk

[jhanic]

I feel the same way--I want to see what Tomas (The Collector) comes up with first. I'm sure I'll be ordering his, though.

John

[turtlex]

One thing I don't see, though... is how the box closes and seals?!?

[Patrick]

Probably worth the price, given the wood construction.

You can see the hinges, but I don't see any clasp....?

[Sam]

Just a reminder that Christmas is around the corner. Ask for this and see just how much your husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend/or just plain best bud loves ya.

Seriously, I think this is WAY overpriced, what do y'all think? Am I really that off on what a first edition Night Shift might be worth?

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-Night-Shift-SIGNED-1ST-EDITION_W0QQitemZ220513270878QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item33579d7c5e

[Sam]

And here's the baseball bat to go with those signed baseballs!:cyclops:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Horror-Rare-Signed-Autograph-Baseball-Bat_W0QQitemZ370124467514QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item562d232d3a

[Patrick]

I have zero experience with them, but "bloodyrarebooks" always seems to have great books but priced amazingly higher than market values.


Nice bat, but I'd rather have a signed baseball, but neither at these asking prices.

[Calla_Wolf]

Just a reminder that Christmas is around the corner. Ask for this and see just how much your husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend/or just plain best bud loves ya.

Seriously, I think this is WAY overpriced, what do y'all think? Am I really that off on what a first edition Night Shift might be worth?

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-Night-Shift-SIGNED-1ST-EDITION_W0QQitemZ220513270878QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item33579d7c5e

As Patrick says, bloodyrarebooks = bloodyexpensivebooks

Waaaaay overpriced in my opinion, even for a fine copy

[Rahfa]

It's odd about Bloody Rare...they're right around the corner from me, but I have no idea who owns them, or anything....I've never bought anything from them, but even still, I would think I'd stumble into knowledge, considering we run in the same circles and all...

[Brice]

Just a reminder that Christmas is around the corner. Ask for this and see just how much your husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend/or just plain best bud loves ya.

Seriously, I think this is WAY overpriced, what do y'all think? Am I really that off on what a first edition Night Shift might be worth?

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-Night-Shift-SIGNED-1ST-EDITION_W0QQitemZ220513270878QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item33579d7c5e

Hell, a total stranger would move up on the list of people I love ahead of most friends or family if they bought me that. :cyclops:

[ChristineB]

I found very early in my collecting days Bloody Rare Books is just insane when it comes to pricing their books.

[wizardsrainbow]

This auction is over. I was outbid in the last hour. Would have loved to own this. I bid a little over $200. CRAP!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230403851503&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:1123

[Patrick]

That would have been sweet, David.


Here's something for the promo-loving crowd:

Christine movie press kit (http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-CHRISTINE-Press-Kit-12-photos-13-slides-40-pages_W0QQitemZ310182887079QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item4838573ea7)

[Randall Flagg]

Very cool, but too pricey for me.

[ChristineB]

OK this is interesting, anyone else ever seen one of these with no letter/number?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Stand-RARE-Coffin-Edition_W0QQitemZ280431768190QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item414b09327e

[Sam]

Once before Christine, I saw one. I don't think they are as valuable as the PC or numbered editions. All that has happened is that one of the extra copies that were intended to replace any damaged copies has made it's way to the market. I would rather have a numbered, lettered, or PC edition. Sure they cost more, but it would be worth that extra cost to me.

[Merlin1958]

Just FYI. This listing is probably a fake. he/She listed at least 2 "signed" books and now has a third or maybe fourth in the work.

Listing No. 200413102884

Seller offers a "photocopy" of Ticket/voucher/wristband. Just so you all are aware.

Sorry for initial error!!

[Randall Flagg]

OK this is interesting, anyone else ever seen one of these with no letter/number?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Stand-RARE-Coffin-Edition_W0QQitemZ280431768190QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item414b09327e
I have not seen one. Sure plenty of other books, but a The Stand S/L un-numbered is unique.

[ChristineB]

Just FYI. This listing is probably a fake. he/She listed at least 2 "signed" books and now has a third or maybe fourth in the work.

Seller offers a "photocopy" of Ticket/voucher/wristband. Just so you all are aware.

Merlin, was there supose to be a auction link with this?

[gsvec]

Just FYI. This listing is probably a fake. he/She listed at least 2 "signed" books and now has a third or maybe fourth in the work.

Seller offers a "photocopy" of Ticket/voucher/wristband. Just so you all are aware.

Merlin, was there supose to be a auction link with this?
Here's the link. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200413102884&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D20041310288 4%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1) Of note in the auction is that the seller says they bought the book at B&N in Sarasota. As muellins can attest, they DID have some signed copies available. It has an "Autographed Copy" sticker on the front, so I'd say it's legit.

[ChristineB]

Just FYI. This listing is probably a fake. he/She listed at least 2 "signed" books and now has a third or maybe fourth in the work.

Seller offers a "photocopy" of Ticket/voucher/wristband. Just so you all are aware.

Merlin, was there supose to be a auction link with this?
Here's the link. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200413102884&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D20041310288 4%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1) Of note in the auction is that the seller says they bought the book at B&N in Sarasota. As muellins can attest, they DID have some signed copies available. It has an "Autographed Copy" sticker on the front, so I'd say it's legit.

Not to mention many people at the Atlanta signing got multiple books signed while they were there. I know of one couple that got 4 books signed between the both of them. And both the sigs on the books in this persons auctions look good.

[Merlin1958]

Just FYI. This listing is probably a fake. he/She listed at least 2 "signed" books and now has a third or maybe fourth in the work.

Seller offers a "photocopy" of Ticket/voucher/wristband. Just so you all are aware.

Merlin, was there supose to be a auction link with this?
Here's the link. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200413102884&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dp3984.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D20041310288 4%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1) Of note in the auction is that the seller says they bought the book at B&N in Sarasota. As muellins can attest, they DID have some signed copies available. It has an "Autographed Copy" sticker on the front, so I'd say it's legit.

Not to mention many people at the Atlanta signing got multiple books signed while they were there. I know of one couple that got 4 books signed between the both of them. And both the sigs on the books in this persons auctions look good.

I stand corrected. My bad!!

[Calla_Wolf]

Just got this from George Beahm (he's including a personalised note)

UTD Signed Trade (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190355185964&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D19035518596 4%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)

He did have 3, which is why I posted it here, but they're all gone. Sorry guys

[jhanic]

UK Duma Key keyring (http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-NEW-Stephen-King-Duma-Key-Keyring-Under-the-Dome_W0QQitemZ180441815245QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_3?hash=item2a032b98cd)

John

[Randall Flagg]

Berni Wrightson original art from The Mist (http://cgi.ebay.com/Bernie-Wrightson-sketch-from-Stephen-Kings-The-Mist_W0QQitemZ270494367785QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item3efab88029)

PENNYWISE CLOWN IT STEPHEN KING HORROR LIFE SIZE PROP (http://cgi.ebay.com/PENNYWISE-CLOWN-IT-STEPHEN-KING-HORROR-LIFE-SIZE-PROP_W0QQitemZ280434579045QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item414b341665)

[Sam]

I know this one has ended so I hope you can see it.

S/L The Stand with no bids. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130347814195&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
I have to wonder how this affects the value of any other copies that come up for auction.

[turtlex]

Sam... I thought you were getting me that for Christmas?!? :P

[Randall Flagg]

I know this one has ended so I hope you can see it.

S/L The Stand with no bids. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130347814195&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
I have to wonder how this affects the value of any other copies that come up for auction.
Since the starting bid was over 2K, I'm not surprised it didn't sell.

[Brice]

I don't think what one book sells or doesn't sell for has any real effect on the value of other copies...except possibly something incredibly rare.

[Rahfa]

Anytime you start an auction that high, you really reduce the potential buyers to a very slim number.

Basically, you're just waiting for one buyer who wants to get it, so it's not the greatest way to do it...and I say that with a $2100 Talisman lettered edition for sale right now.

[Sam]

Sam... I thought you were getting me that for Christmas?!? :P

That was supposed to be a surprise!! The surprise is that I'll be sending you a PICTURE of the S/L The Stand, not the actual book. But, it'll be of one of the fabled lettered editions.:D

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Crap book, but I couldn't resist a $75 issue price book for £15 shipped. :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320454527739&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[Patrick]

I know this one has ended so I hope you can see it.

S/L The Stand with no bids. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130347814195&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
I have to wonder how this affects the value of any other copies that come up for auction.
Since the starting bid was over 2K, I'm not surprised it didn't sell.
Agreed. I would have been surprised if it did sell at that price.




Mr. R.T., nice purchase!

[Sam]

I see Tomas rates the price of The Stand S/L at $2000-$2500. While I think it's too high for me, I don't necessarily think it's high. What do y'all think?

[Solar]

I see Tomas rates the price of The Stand S/L at $2000-$2500. While I think it's too high for me, I don't necessarily think it's high. What do y'all think?

I just started collecting a few months ago, but did a lot of research on this book before buying my copy for $1550. If I were a dealer I'd price it around $2K, but if I wanted a quick sale I'd shoot for around $1750. My copy was by far the cheapest I found, but it can definitely be had for under $1900 right now.

[Sam]

I just started collecting a few months ago, but did a lot of research on this book before buying my copy for $1550. If I were a dealer I'd price it around $2K, but if I wanted a quick sale I'd shoot for around $1750. My copy was by far the cheapest I found, but it can definitely be had for under $1900 right now.

Back when I started collecting, I found a copy of The Stand S/L that was selling for $825 (copies were selling then for over $1000). To this day I wish I had the money to have been able to purchase it.:cry:

You got a good deal dude. Enjoy it.

[biomieg]

I know this one has ended so I hope you can see it.

S/L The Stand with no bids. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130347814195&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
I have to wonder how this affects the value of any other copies that come up for auction.

I think Kyle said somewhere (probably in the Classifieds thread) that he wanted to more or less break even when selling his collection, so my guess is that this is what he paid for the book originally (at least in the same ballpark). I've been watching his listings (and I bought the Cycle of the Werewolf trade HC from him) and as far as I can see, some of his listings are on the pricier side, while others are very good deals (IMO). So that does indicate he simply wants to try and earn his investments back.

[Patrick]

Note: I moved the "Stephen King Autographed Copy of Long May She Wave" posts to the eBay BS thread as it has evolved into a discussion of sig validity, and a discussion had started there as well on the same auction. Now both conversations are merged into one. Thank you.

[ChristineB]

Has anyone ever found out if these auctions are legal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-COLLECTION-100-E-BOOKS-ON-CD_W0QQitemZ260519866710QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item3ca831b156

[Sam]

I'll take NO for $200 Alex.:onfire:><:arg:

Looks like thieves' work to me.

[Brice]

Yeah, these are very illegal.

[Sam]

I contacted Ms. Mod about the auction. Her response was they are copyright infringement and she has notified Scribner. They'll take care of it.

Thanks Christine, and if you find anymore let Ms. Mod know on the SKMB.

[ChristineB]

Thanks all, I didn't think these could be legal. I see them every so often on ebay, was just wondering if anyone had contacted the powers that be about them already.

Will pass them on when I see them, there are atleast 5 listings right now for pdf's of one to many of his books on ebay right now.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I've reported them to MSMod and she reported them to the publishers on many occasions. They do not want to know as it is too costly to do anything about it.

[jhanic]

I have to assume they're probably illegal. The best thing to do is ask Ms Mod at the Stephen King Message Board. She should know.

John

<edit> I read the rest of this thread AFTER I posted the above.

John

[ChristineB]

Now this is interesting, something you don't see everyday:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-THE-MIST1985-MAC-3-5-floppy-etc_W0QQitemZ300374311352QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item45efb441b8

Anyone got an old MAC to play it on? :scared:

[herbertwest]

Before i got mine i had been looking for one for about a year... I payed it about $100 and i ve been browsing thousands of results in google to find one track for a copy.
Turned out it was the windows disks, and was the full box :-)

[Brice]

Would it work on a newer Mac if you had an external floppy drive?

[ChristineB]

That would be a good question. I have no idea what MAC has done with it's OS over the many years since this came out. I'm a MS person.

[Gris]

That would be a good question. I have no idea what MAC has done with it's OS over the many years since this came out. I'm a MS person.

Didn't you see the 5000 Mac ads on TV that all say everything that was ever conceived by the mind of man will work flawlessly on a Mac with absolutely no thought by the user?

[ChristineB]

That would be a good question. I have no idea what MAC has done with it's OS over the many years since this came out. I'm a MS person.

Didn't you see the 5000 Mac ads on TV that all say everything that was ever conceived by the mind of man will work flawlessly on a Mac with absolutely no thought by the user?

:rofl:

Oh yeh I've seen them, however, unlike the masses (it seems) I don't believe everything I see on TV. :)

[turtlex]

Oh, didn't someone here say they had a collection of Sai King related software? Ari, perhaps?

[Bev Vincent]

I've seen Windows versions of this online, but I don't know if they work with modern operating systems. I think it was a pretty low-level program so it might.

[Ari_Racing]

I grabbed a copy some years ago for less than 10 dls. :)

[herbertwest]

it can easily be found online (the program not the original copy on disks)

[Ari_Racing]

I got the original :)
I think I have all the videogames based on King's works original (well..except Pet Sematary for Ipod Touch/Iphone, which doesn't come boxed. :P

[Brice]

I may have to get it and find out.

BTW: Everything does work flawlessly on a mac. I've got the implant so I can just post telepathically. :cyclops:


Ari, so what other games are there. I never knew there was a Pet Sematary one.

[Ari_Racing]

Well, the ones I remember:

- The Mist
- The Dark Half (PC)
- F13 (PC)
- The Lawnmower man (PC, SNES)

There are others VERY VERY old for Commodore 64, like The Running man, The Running man 2, Jerusalem's Lot 1 and 2.

And then you have minigames:
- Misery 2 (Gates vs Bates) (Misery spoof)
- The diary of Ellen Rimbauer

Other odd things:
- Scenarios and add ons for The Sims 2, King related.
- The Shining level for Duke Nukem 3D Atomic Edition.

As for Pet Sematary, you can check it out here:

http://wireless.ign.com/articles/103/1037897p1.html

And a video:

Pet Sematary for the IPhone and IPod Touch Video Review - Video

Hope it helps! :)

[Brice]

Wow, I didn't realize there were that many.

[Ari_Racing]

I don't think the ones for Commodore are legal games (I really don't remember, since I played them more than 10 years ago in an emulator).

I have plans to develop one next year :) For now it's just a project.

[herbertwest]

I got the original :)
I think I have all the videogames based on King's works original (well..except Pet Sematary for Ipod Touch/Iphone, which doesn't come boxed. :P

same here
:-)

[Pasiuk57]

GREAT Auction on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250546888339&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1278wt_1167

[Brice]

Wow! That's pretty damn cool.

[carlosdetweiller]

GREAT Auction on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250546888339&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1278wt_1167

I saw that too but didn't even "bookmark" it. Seems priced unrealistically. The story is good but basically it is just three King signatures on some photocopied material. Unless one is building a collection of Burton Hatlen or Donald M. Grant material I just don't see the big deal. I'd put it at $600 tops.

Am I missing something here?

[lophophoras]

I was thinking maybe $500.00.

[Pasiuk57]

nope
$500 would be good...
interesting story however!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

GREAT Auction on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250546888339&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1278wt_1167

I saw that too but didn't even "bookmark" it. Seems priced unrealistically. The story is good but basically it is just three King signatures on some photocopied material. Unless one is building a collection of Burton Hatlen or Donald M. Grant material I just don't see the big deal. I'd put it at $600 tops.

Am I missing something here?


I was thinking maybe $500.00.


nope
$500 would be good...
interesting story however!

Funny, I was thinking the same price. I want The Dark Man to sit with my Artist Edition of Devil's Wine. Thought it would be kind of a neat addition with the book.

If anyone negotiates a decent price for this set and is willing to sell me The Dark Man I will help with the cost.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

GREAT Auction on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250546888339&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1278wt_1167

I would put this on a par with the inserts in Bev's "Companion".

[Sam]

Another interesting auction for those who like books about King.
http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-UNIVERSE-sold-out-rare-SIGNED-LIMITED-HC_W0QQitemZ390130006815QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fict ion_Books?hash=item5ad58f7b1f

[Brice]

:drool: Damn, I want that.

[Randall Flagg]

:drool: Damn, I want that.
Bid!:cool:

[Brice]

I might. I usually wait till they get little closer to the end of the auction before I bid on anything though.

[Pasiuk57]

I offered some money on it--no reply--my bid ran out of time...

[jhanic]

The advance UK hardcover of Rose Madder:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370306382779&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

John

[EXPLORER]

Another interesting auction for those who like books about King.
http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-UNIVERSE-sold-out-rare-SIGNED-LIMITED-HC_W0QQitemZ390130006815QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fict ion_Books?hash=item5ad58f7b1f

That is a darn good price now.

[Sam]

3 days and still not $30. Wow!

[Ari_Racing]

Gauntlet Press today's email had this:


"Elist Holiday Auction: He Is Legend Items
We have a special auction for the holiday for those interested in He Is Legend: An Anthology Celebrating Richard Matheson. The auction consists of three items:

- Letter “B” of He Is Legend
- A galley of He Is Legend, which includes all tipsheets from the lettered edition (a one-of-a-kind item)
- One of our last remaining PC copies of the numbered edition of the book

All three are signed by Stephen King and Joe Hill and the lettered and galley are signed by all including Richard Matheson.

The opening bid is $750. All bids must be sent to info@gauntletpress.com and in the subject mention “He Is Legend Auction.” Bids must be received by midnight MST on Monday, December 21st. Payment via Paypal or personal check please. Good luck!"

[jhanic]

Under the Dome wooden traycase (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Under-the-Dome-Tray-Case-Trade-orCollector_W0QQitemZ250550430269QQcmdZViewItemQQp tZAntiquarian_Collectible?hash=item3a55f82a3d)

A bit expensive, but it sounds nice.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Considering the time involved to make each one individually it's not a bad price.
Since the "Dome" is transparent (opaque), I would like to see a case made out of plastic.

[johnsmith87]

Considering the time involved to make each one individually it's not a bad price.
Since the "Dome" is transparent (opaque), I would like to see a case made out of plastic.

I agree, a plastic case would be cool. But what do you mean opaque? Opaque is the opposite of clear. If you mean like a plastic that's sort of dark and foggy to represent pollution

I think that's a fantastic idea.

[jhanic]

An optimist!

F&SF Gunslinger magazines (http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Printings-Gunslinger-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ330388069217QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item4ceca9db61)

John

[Sam]

That could be done in a smoky acrylic. Kinda like the slipcase that came with the S/L Essential Stephen King.

[Sam]

An optimist!

F&SF Gunslinger magazines (http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Printings-Gunslinger-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ330388069217QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item4ceca9db61)

John

An optimist? I don't think so. Looks more like a dreamer to me.

[Randall Flagg]

I agree, a plastic case would be cool. But what do you mean opaque? Opaque is the opposite of clear. If you mean like a plastic that's sort of dark and foggy to represent pollution

I think that's a fantastic idea.
Impenetrable by a form of radiant energy other than visible light

That could be done in a smoky acrylic. Kinda like the slipcase that came with the S/L Essential Stephen King.
Clear on one side, smoky on the other:thumbsup:

[turtlex]

An optimist!

F&SF Gunslinger magazines (http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Printings-Gunslinger-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ330388069217QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item4ceca9db61)

John

Well... it does say "make an offer" ... :D

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Boy oh boy, I'm glad I bought them as they came out, at the bookstore so no address stickers pasted on them either! Dang, shoulda' bought 4 of each! Oh well.
I think he's asking way too much!

[Patrick]

An optimist!

F&SF Gunslinger magazines (http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Printings-Gunslinger-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ330388069217QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item4ceca9db61)

John

Well... it does say "make an offer" ... :D
Maybe the seller accidentally hit the "9" key twice... :beat:

[Sam]

Check out this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-TWO-PERSONAL-LETTERS-SIGNED-1983-86_W0QQitemZ320465292641QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item4a9d384d61). Take a moment to actually read the letters too. I haven't inquired who the seller is or how they got the letters, but the seller is from the same town as the original recipient.

[Calla_Wolf]

Check out this auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-TWO-PERSONAL-LETTERS-SIGNED-1983-86_W0QQitemZ320465292641QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defa ultDomain_0?hash=item4a9d384d61). Take a moment to actually read the letters too. I haven't inquired who the seller is or how they got the letters, but the seller is from the same town as the original recipient.

wow
fascinating stuff...toooooo pricey for me, but good to read.

[Pasiuk57]

GREAT stuff!!
Spendy however....

[biomieg]

Expensive stuff but I got a kick out of reading that!

[Sam]

I got a kick out of reading it. I also had to save the pictures. Now I have the letters without spending HUGE amounts of cash I don't know.

[Patrick]

Those letters are great stuff.

Here is some background information on the original recipient (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Edward_Wagner).

EDIT: And also this (http://www.karledwardwagner.org/).

[gsvec]

Fun letters - especially that 2nd one!

ETA: And the hand written note from Owen would be cool, too - but not for THAT kinda price! :wtf:

[carlosdetweiller]

They are pricey but I think priced fairly for the length and content. Significant King correspondence (not the postcard type) is pretty rare. Someone like Lloyd Currey would probably be asking $2500 and probably get it.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'd make a bid but I don't want to pay $24.95 for postage. That's highway robbery!

[Rahfa]

I'd make a bid but I don't want to pay $24.95 for postage. That's highway robbery!


Not really...insured priority shipping is going to be about $17-$20. (well...guess it doesn't have to ship in a box, though)

[biomieg]

The Stand S/L currently at less than $550 - but with more than 6 days to go... (http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Stand-by-Stephen-King-Limited-Edition_W0QQitemZ300381019404QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item45f01a9d0c)

[Sam]

There is no way in hell it'll go for that price.

I noticed that this one is NOT numbered/lettered, and the description alludes to as much as well calling this one an extra.

6 days to go and it has 9 bids? Yeah, it's going to go for more than that.