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

[Rahfa]

I thought this was funnny, someone left a nice note on the author's page of the stand
http://cgi.ebay.com/stephen-king-stand-HCDJ-first-true-1st-1st-1978-/300512644996?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item45f7f30f84

I think it's funny someone would have a problem with whatever they have a problem with in the book and then deface a library book. Unless the seller wrote it, then it should be free.

The smoking person must be nuts.

This "Stand" person....I mean, he didn't 'deface' the book exactly, since it's not in the text...and he's not spoiling it for the reader by putting the 'trash' review at the front....I'm obviously not impressed, but I'm not sure how I feel about the person themselves....haha...

[Dolso]

I bought a 1st of Atlas Shrugged that someone decided required their (negative) comments. It was the only first of that book that I could afford & the only reason I could afford it was because of the comments. So, as long as I can ignore the written comments, they actually did me a favor by reducing the price of the book!!!

(You don't have to comment, Rahfa, I know what your opinion of Atlas Shrugged is!!) :nope::rolleyes::lol:

[Rahfa]

I bought a 1st of Atlas Shrugged that someone decided required their (negative) comments. It was the only first of that book that I could afford & the only reason I could afford it was because of the comments. So, as long as I can ignore the written comments, they actually did me a favor by reducing the price of the book!!!

(You don't have to comment, Rahfa, I know what your opinion of Atlas Shrugged is!!) :nope::rolleyes::lol:

What? I love Atlas Shrugged! I have a 1st too...haha...I can imagine the comments, though.

[CurtSeattle]

I have a 1st/1st The Fountainhead, but no Atlas Shrugged yet. Have every Ayn Rand book (not 1st's though) as I did my senior thesis in philosophy on her. "Egoism is the fountainhead of human progress" and all that good stuff.

[mikeC]

I thought this was funnny, someone left a nice note on the author's page of the stand
http://cgi.ebay.com/stephen-king-stand-HCDJ-first-true-1st-1st-1978-/300512644996?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item45f7f30f84

I think it's funny someone would have a problem with whatever they have a problem with in the book and then deface a library book. Unless the seller wrote it, then it should be free.

This "Stand" person....I mean, he didn't 'deface' the book exactly, since it's not in the text...and he's not spoiling it for the reader by putting the 'trash' review at the front....I'm obviously not impressed, but I'm not sure how I feel about the person themselves....haha...

If it was a library book and someone wrote on the pages that's defacing property.
I wonder if the anti-smoking guy bleeps the smoking out of audio books.

[Shannon]

Blood And Bleep
Gunbleep
Cheech And Chong's Up In Bleep

[AKC]

It's on Sale! It's on Sale! It's on Sale!!! :dance:

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-Desperation-Grant-1213-2000-SIGNED-S-W-/380346030673?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item588e63da51#ht_500wt_917

IT'S ON CLEARANCE!!! 35% OFF!

Zippity-Doo-Da!!!!!

Shrinkwrapped AND Free Shipping!
:excited:

[Bev Vincent]

Out of my price range: PALACE CORBIE 7 Joe Hill LADY RESTS 1st Pubished Story (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120740339567&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123)

[F1racefan]

I wonder why they did not post a picture of their copy of the book? It seems weird that they used a stock photo.:unsure:

[biomieg]

It's not a stock photo though, is it?

[F1racefan]

It says image from Stephen King books.

[F1racefan]

It does not matter now it is sold.

[Randall Flagg]

I like Joe Hill.....but not that much.

[Ari_Racing]

Too rich for my pocket, but maybe someone...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BAG-BONES-Stephen-King-LTD-ED-COLLECTORS-MAG-SCARCE-/120609862481?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item1c14e87351

[Shannon]

Nothing too great, but some eBay listings that stood out in my daily rounds:

Stephen King Huge 12 Book Lot - Rare - Horror - Bonus! (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Huge-12-Book-Lot-Rare-Horror-Bonus-/260805434972?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb9371e5c)
- Includes some Stephen King Horror Library books I don't see very often.

6 Stephen King's Collector Edition Trades + the Mist (http://cgi.ebay.com/6-Stephen-Kings-Collector-Edition-Trades-Mist-/180681745990?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1178a646)
- I like these books, I would bid and win this if I wasn't so broke.

Stephen King LOT - Including 1993 Pet Sematary (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-LOT-Including-1993-Pet-Sematary-/300569951941?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item45fb5d7ec5)
- Like the books above, I love the way these look together (on other people's shelves, I don't have them ... sad face). ANNNNNDDDD the seller is the one and only A K CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC! :) Same as above, I would bid and win these if I wasn't figuring out how to make $20 last until the first of the month ... lol

Stephen King 16 titles, 15 firsts editions. 1 reprint (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-16-titles-15-firsts-editions-1-reprint-/260801378542?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cb8f938ee)
- A nice mix here, I think. Not too sure about the BIN price though, lol

[biomieg]

It says image from Stephen King books.

Yes it does, because that's the name of the eBay Store of this seller.

[F1racefan]

It says image from Stephen King books.

Yes it does, because that's the name of the eBay Store of this seller.

Oh. Thanks for clearing that up.

[AKC]

[QUOTE=ShannonsMovies;622330]Nothing too great, but some eBay listings that stood out in my daily rounds:

Stephen King LOT - Including 1993 Pet Sematary (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-LOT-Including-1993-Pet-Sematary-/300569951941?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item45fb5d7ec5)
- Like the books above, I love the way these look together (on other people's shelves, I don't have them ... sad face). ANNNNNDDDD the seller is the one and only A K CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC! :) Same as above, I would bid and win these if I wasn't figuring out how to make $20 last until the first of the month ... lol


Shannon, thanks for the "plug". I bought these awhile back and got tired of trying to figure out the conflcting Prices on the DJs, etc, etc, etc,.....

I gotta' get a more narrow focus on my collection pursuit and these aren't in the current equation!

A K CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC!

[Shannon]

Well, it stood out because of the awesomeness of the books, not the awesomeness of A K CCCCCCCCCCCCCC! :)

[AKC]

Well, it stood out because of the awesomeness of the books, not the awesomeness of A K CCCCCCCCCCCCCC! :)

Did you ever get your damn Globe?

[Pasiuk57]

Nope-still looking for one!

[Sir_Boomme]

one slightly used TMSG for sale:

price: $669.83

best piece of glass you'll ever have.

[Ben Staad]

one slightly used TMSG for sale:

price: $669.83

best piece of glass you'll ever have.

Boomme....I think your decimal point is in the wrong place. Shouldn't this read $6,698.30? :)

[Merlin1958]

TMSG is calling you, Shannon..................


http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/8061/003enz.jpg


Will you answer the call?????

[Jimimck]

TMSG: Ring Ring
Shannon: Hello?
TMSG: Can't touch this...
Shannon: $$##%^#!

[Shannon]

lol Jesus Christ, I leave you guys alone for one day, come back, and my good name has been ground up and snorted by goblins!

Not really a priority at the moment, was offered one a day or so ago, but my money has suddenly disappeared, lol

[Jimimck]

Not a bad price for the time being:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330578890289&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[ESW]

Thank you Shannon, and to "Randall Flagg" here on DarkTower.org, for all the good feedback and assistance with presenting artwork online, and for the bid! I'm new to eBay, and relatively new to the illustration business as well, so I appreciate knowing how readers respond to my drawings. I think there may still be an issue getting international shipping options to appear on my eBay listings, but I'm working with eBay to correct that. I just signed up for this forum last week...looking forward to corresponding with more people. Cheers! --E.

[Randall Flagg]

Erin, welcome to the site. If you need any assistance please ask.

Jerome

[Dolso]

Welcome to DT Erin!!

[Robert Fulman]

Gunslinger 2nd edition (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-DARK-TOWER-GUNSLINGER-GRANT-2ND-/260806615774?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cb94922de#ht_500wt_1156), with no dust jacket, at a "huge discount": $170 starting bid, $230 BIN. Good luck with that, buddy.

[Ric]

Thank you Shannon, and to "Randall Flagg" here on DarkTower.org, for all the good feedback and assistance with presenting artwork online, and for the bid! I'm new to eBay, and relatively new to the illustration business as well, so I appreciate knowing how readers respond to my drawings. I think there may still be an issue getting international shipping options to appear on my eBay listings, but I'm working with eBay to correct that. I just signed up for this forum last week...looking forward to corresponding with more people. Cheers! --E.

Welcome Erin! I am so looking forward to getting "IT" later this year and enjoying your contributions. Please stay and spend some time!

[Shannon]

Hello my new friend Erin. Welcome. You have a lot of fans here. :)

You see that Jerome, she thanked ME first. So ... yeah! Take THAT!

:)

[Tito_Villa]

Welcome Erin!!!

[Randall Flagg]

The Erin Wells "IT" art sold for $334.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270767310115

[Tito_Villa]

Did you win it?

[Randall Flagg]

No I had bid but my threshold was ~$325.

[Shannon]

"The"? You mean "The first ..."

:)

[sublimicals]

Low BIN Price + FREE Shipping worldwide:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200623781960&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

[Ben Staad]

I didn't know if this was quirky or interesting. This is a book which SK wrote the foreword for and might by interesting to the completest's out there:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Steve-Lyons-Psycho-Analysis-Foreword-Stephen-King-/380305497524?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item588bf95db4#ht_500wt_1156

P.S. I posted this because this is the first time I've seen this book. I'm sure it can be had for less somewhere but who wouldn't want a Steve Lyons autograph? LOL

[Jimimck]

Low BIN Price + FREE Shipping worldwide:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200623781960&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I purchased one of these as I thought nice price, and yay - free international shipping.
Just got an email saying they don't offer free international shipping (despite the shipping tab sepcifically stating so when you check your country details), and shipping will be $37. Um hello, the book cost $35. Refund please.

[sublimicals]

Thats not good. It seemed like it was Free shipping worldwide according to the listing
I haven't received an email yet, but I hope he doesn't request extra money for Canada

Sorry for any confusion people

[Jimimck]

Sorry for any confusion people


No apology needed at all - thank you for posting what is a good deal.
I was contacted by George Beahm himself to tell me about the shipping. He said he couldn't get the international shipping info correct on the shipping tab. He was nice enough about it and issued a refund straight away. A bit dissapointing, but you can't win em all...

[AKC]

LETTERED Edition of Quietly Now with 2 Signed Chadbourne Prints.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330581660038&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT#ht_1194wt_922

Pretty good price no?

Tim

[divemaster]

LETTERED Edition of Quietly Now with 2 Signed Chadbourne Prints.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330581660038&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT#ht_1194wt_922

Pretty good price no?

Tim

I think it will sell for more than the $250 it's at right now.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

LETTERED Edition of Quietly Now with 2 Signed Chadbourne Prints.......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330581660038&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT#ht_1194wt_922

Pretty good price no?

Tim

I think it will sell for more than the $250 it's at right now.

The seller actually had it at a buy it now for $279 plus $4 for shipping. Publish price on the lettered.....$500.

Mulleins

[Tito_Villa]

Thats a huge drop!

[frik]

The seller actually had it at a buy it now for $279 plus $4 for shipping. Publish price on the lettered.....$500.

Mulleins

Missed it.
I think I would have gone for it.
(if shipping to the Netherlands would be an option)

sk

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The seller actually had it at a buy it now for $279 plus $4 for shipping. Publish price on the lettered.....$500.

Mulleins

Missed it.
I think I would have gone for it.
(if shipping to the Netherlands would be an option)

sk

Even if it wasn't an option, one of us here would have been glad to grab and ship for you.

Mulleins

[frik]

:grouphug:

sk

[biomieg]

Too bad it's not in fine condition, but still: you don't see this one for sale too often.

UK 1st/1st BACHMAN BOOKS (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-BACHMAN-BOOKS-1st-edition-first-1-1-hb-/160610933425?pt=Fiction&hash=item2565285ab1) with a low starting bid.

[Tito_Villa]

Thanks for posting that Michaël, not on the wishlist but one i might bid on!

[biomieg]

I have an extra copy (2nd printing) in very nice condition if you're interested, the dust jacket is identical as far as I know so you could put it on the 1st edition book. If you're interested I'll send you some pics.

[Garrell]

Just seen a first on ebay for me. Had a S/L Blackhouse on my watch list that was listed as buy now at $350. Seller raised it to $375 today...now it is not watched.

[Jimimck]

Just seen a first on ebay for me. Had a S/L Blackhouse on my watch list that was listed as buy now at $350. Seller raised it to $375 today...now it is not watched.

Ha. That is a New Zealand seller, and our dollar has been getting stronger agaisnt the US lately, so I can only assume he is trying to protect the NZ amount he'll get. That copy is the matching number to my Talisman/Blackhouse gift edition set...

[Garrell]

I do understand your point, but my american dollar in america is still the same buying power for me here. So I guess my lesson learned is to stick with sellers that deal in my currency only? Not upset, just never seen a price go up. So if I go to Macy's and the product is made in NZ, are they gonna raise the price on me at the cash register?

[AKC]

That BH has been on eBay for a LONG TIME. It was priced as high as $500 and as low as $325......

Been on there for at least a couple of months........

UP........DOWN.........UP..........DOWN

[Jimimck]

I do understand your point, but my american dollar in america is still the same buying power for me here. So I guess my lesson learned is to stick with sellers that deal in my currency only? Not upset, just never seen a price go up. So if I go to Macy's and the product is made in NZ, are they gonna raise the price on me at the cash register?


You'd probably need to ask Macy's that. I was just taking a guess at why he raised his price, not stating it was standard business practice for major retail stores....


That BH has been on eBay for a LONG TIME. It was priced as high as $500 and as low as $325......

Been on there for at least a couple of months........


I alomost bought it when I got the gift edition set off him - but IT came along instead. He has some awesome stuff available, but I do find his priocing to be at the higher end of the normal price ranges.

[Garrell]

I guess my main point is being missed. If you raise the price in the middle of the sale... it makes me hesitate to purchase because what is to say you will not raise it after? No I am not slamming the seller, as a buyer it is my choice to purchase. It just makes me look elsewhere. I am not even sure I was gonna purchase, I sometimes put stuff on watch list to see end result or see if it doesn't get sold so that I can watch for a cheaper relisting. BTW, I am in sales and do not raise a price during a sale unless I actually want the customer to leave or not buy. And yes I have done that to get rid of a bug or jack.

[jhanic]

Garrell, I agree with you. Raising the price on an item during a sale shows a lack of class. I'd avoid that seller.

John

[Jimimck]

Since there is no bid on the auction, doesn't the seller retain the right to update his pricing at any time?
I totally agree that if there were bids, he can't remove those to then increase his reserve, and I would be shocked if anyone tried to say the price had increased after an auction was actually won. But in this case, it is a buy now that no one has chosen to take, and so the seller can change his mind if he wants, no?

Don't get me wrong, I don't think increasing the price is going to get him the sale he is after, I just don't think he has done anything wrong in adjusting his asking price.

[Garrell]

Legallly or morally, no wrong done, just hurts your chances in a sale happen.
If that seller happens to have an item for sale at a price I like, I would still consider using him because his rating is good.
Who knows, someday I may still own his copy of BH, but at a price that is to my liking and only thru paypal. When I use ebay, I only use palpay and have only had 3 incidents and won or had money returned in every case.

[TwistedNadine]

Garrell, I agree with you. Raising the price on an item during a sale shows a lack of class. I'd avoid that seller.

John

Id have to agree with John. The seller must have seen there were watchers so regardless of the value of his dollar, upping the price seems a bit of a slap in the face to the watchers who are potential buyers

[TwistedNadine]

That BH has been on eBay for a LONG TIME. It was priced as high as $500 and as low as $325......

Been on there for at least a couple of months........

UP........DOWN.........UP..........DOWN

So if it hasnt sold for so many months why not DROP the price until it sells? I dont understand why some items are listed for months and months (sometimes years) with no price reductions and most of the time those same sellers refuse to negotiate even SLIGHTLY. You see this on Abe, Ebay, Amazon etc. Are they not in the business to SELL? Why bother listing an item if you dont actually want to sell it? Maybe this has already been covered in other threads but I just had to throw another 2 cents in.

[ESW]

This is a very interesting discussion--pricing and auction etiquette. As a new eBay seller it's good to know all this! I think--finally--I've worked out so there's international purchasing and such on my current auction(s). If anyone notices problems please let me know via message here on the DT Forum, so I can get any glitches corrected. Cheers -- E.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270772509788

[ESW]

Thank you Jerome!

[biomieg]

I'm plugging this auction (not mine, and overpriced IMO): 1st/1st 'SALEM'S LOT book without DJ (http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-ED-HC-1975-NO-DUST-JACKET-/380351473072?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item588eb6e5b0) because I have a DJ for sale that could be married to the book.

Maybe interested parties could contact the seller and try to make a 'Best Offer'. I will gladly discuss a price for the DJ, just send me a PM.

[jhanic]

That book does not show "First Edition" on the copyright page. I think it's either a later printing or a book club edition.

John

[biomieg]

Oh, but it does: fourth line from the top on the copyright page.

[jhanic]

I stand corrected. :blush:

John

[Robert Fulman]

I suppose this will help answer the question of what % of a book's value is in the DJ, because $250 seems really high to me.

[Garrell]

I may make an offer on it, and then chase your dj. Thanks for the info.

[biomieg]

I may make an offer on it, and then chase your dj. Thanks for the info.

You're welcome! I'll send you some pics, okay?

[olverts]

Dark Half proof ending soon , seller misspelled Stephen :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/SC-BOOK-STEPHNE-KING-DARK-HALF-PROOF-COPY-/190548695134?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c5d96585e

[Robert Fulman]

What do you think it's worth?

[olverts]

I think John can answer that better than me but for sure $9.99 :)

[Stockerlone]

Dark Half proof ending soon , seller misspelled Stephen :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/SC-BOOK-STEPHNE-KING-DARK-HALF-PROOF-COPY-/190548695134?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c5d96585e

Damn,,,, need this for my Dark Half collection, but see it... NOW... it´s to late to ask for del. costs:angry:

[Robert Fulman]

I'm curious as to why the listing calls it a "smut book". Is that a technical term? Because, to me, a smut book would be something like Playboy or Penthouse.

[Robert Fulman]

Unfortunately, I can't sit and watch for the next twenty minutes, Stockerlone, but if I win it I'll send you a PM and maybe we can work something out.

[jhanic]

Given the condition, it should go about $50.

John

[Shannon]

Hey Rob, are you still here? How high are you willing to go? I'm thinking $40 for me, but if you want to go more, I won't bid so it's cheaper for you ... Let me know in the next five minutes lol

[olverts]

Someone here get it ?

[TwistedNadine]

Here's another one - seems to be in better condition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Proof-ARC-Dark-Half-Publisher-Letter-/180687703301?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item2a11d38d05

[TwistedNadine]

I'm curious as to why the listing calls it a "smut book". Is that a technical term? Because, to me, a smut book would be something like Playboy or Penthouse.

The only definitions Im finding are synonymous to porn. Dont know what he means.

[Shannon]

I got it. It jumped up multiple times in the last minute, but I held strong. I always hate it when you see the auction shows or whatever and the Person A bids ten dollars, and then Person B got fifteen dollars, and back and forth and back and forth until Person A ends up winning it for $350,000. If Person B didn't bid, he would have saved $349,990. I wouldn't want to bid against you guys if I know someone is truly willing to go higher dollar than me, I would allow them to save whatever money they can.

[olverts]

Congratulations Shannon !

[Robert Fulman]

Before I went out to pick up pizza, I put in a max bid of $30. Obviously something went wrong there, so congrats.

[Shannon]

Thanks, it'll be my third proof/arc. Thank you for the heads up on the auction.

[Shannon]

My max bid was $35, but I got scared when in the last minute it seemed to jump up in price like eighteen times, lol

[Robert Fulman]

Then I'm glad you saved a few bucks. I have to keep reminding myself that I only collect The Dark Tower, and to stop bidding on things that I don't really want.

[Shannon]

I collect everything ... I envision a large room with wall to wall, top to bottom bookshelves filled with Stephen King items. I want Carrie fifty different ways, fifty different Stands, fifty different Cells, proofs, audiobooks, every U.S. and U.K. first edition, every (numbered) signed/limited (just can't do the lettereds, I've come to grips with that already), so on and so on.

[Shannon]

Lisey's story UK promo paperweight, supposedly only 500 made. Would buy it but I'll pass for now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/LISEYS-STORY-Stephen-King-LIMITED-EDITION-PAPERWEIGHT-/120744440860?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item1c1cedf41c

[jhanic]

Lisey's story UK promo paperweight, supposedly only 500 made. Would buy it but I'll pass for now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/LISEYS-STORY-Stephen-King-LIMITED-EDITION-PAPERWEIGHT-/120744440860?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item1c1cedf41c
beefyreef (Keith) always prices his items rather high. He's not really willing to negotiate, either. I've gotten a number of proofs from him, though, at fairly decent prices (though none over eBay.)

John

[TwistedNadine]

This is a weird one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120744479148&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AMOTORS%3A1123

[Shannon]

I was just gonna post that, lol. It's kinda creepy, in both the good and bad ways.

[TwistedNadine]

Hes says its 17.5" tall - looks much bigger to me. Almost life size. Very creepy

[Robert Fulman]

I got it. It jumped up multiple times in the last minute, but I held strong. I always hate it when you see the auction shows or whatever and the Person A bids ten dollars, and then Person B got fifteen dollars, and back and forth and back and forth until Person A ends up winning it for $350,000. If Person B didn't bid, he would have saved $349,990. I wouldn't want to bid against you guys if I know someone is truly willing to go higher dollar than me, I would allow them to save whatever money they can.I don't want to sound like the auction police, but I think it is inappropriate to discuss bids while the auction is ongoing. In your scenario above, it sounds like the item would be worth $350k. If the two bidders colluded with one another, A would get a good deal, but the seller would totally get the shaft. That logic is really no different than a seller using a shill bidder to drive the price up. If A is willing to pay $350k, he shouldn't care how the price got there, right?

[Randall Flagg]

I got it. It jumped up multiple times in the last minute, but I held strong. I always hate it when you see the auction shows or whatever and the Person A bids ten dollars, and then Person B got fifteen dollars, and back and forth and back and forth until Person A ends up winning it for $350,000. If Person B didn't bid, he would have saved $349,990. I wouldn't want to bid against you guys if I know someone is truly willing to go higher dollar than me, I would allow them to save whatever money they can.I don't want to sound like the auction police, but I think it is inappropriate to discuss bids while the auction is ongoing. In your scenario above, it sounds like the item would be worth $350k. If the two bidders colluded with one another, A would get a good deal, but the seller would totally get the shaft. That logic is really no different than a seller using a shill bidder to drive the price up. If A is willing to pay $350k, he shouldn't care how the price got there, right?
I am not an expert, but friends "not bidding" on an item may be OK, as long as they don't do this:

8 in East Bay admit to rigging foreclosure auctions



Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/06/30/BUPQ1K504I.DTL#ixzz1QttTnNZ3


.....The felony charges, which result from a joint investigation by the Justice Department and the FBI, said the investors conspired to refrain from bidding against one another at public courthouse-steps auctions, which are the final stage in the foreclosure process. The investors then "would hold a secret, private auction at which each participant would bid," the Justice Department said. The price difference between the public and private auctions "was the group's illicit profit, and it was divided among the conspirators, often in cash."

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/06/30/BUPQ1K504I.DTL#ixzz1QttdGDtI

[Robert Fulman]

You're probably right. There certainly isn't anything wrong with Shannon posting his max bid; that's his choice. We would all do whatever we wanted with that info.

[Ric]

Is this guy for real?
http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-COLLECTION-/120743709594?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c1ce2cb9a

[Merlin1958]

Is this guy for real?
http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-COLLECTION-/120743709594?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c1ce2cb9a

He's out there. Way, way, way out there!!!! Like where no bus' runs!!


LOL

[Robert Fulman]

I asked the seller what was included in the auction:

"hI,
There is a lot of items in this collection. some of them are--- the paperback the colorado kid---there is the original tv guide from 1997 the shows the stephen king the shining when it 1st went on tv. the guide has been protected in a plastic folder because it is a collectors item---I also have the 2007 issue of esquire magazine that has a novella in by king called the gingerbread girl.

All the other items are collectors item and the books are 1st additions. And if someone buys the collections I will throw in a cruz reader."

Loopy.

[Garrell]

Saw that auction also and am still laughing.

[jhanic]

I would have assumed that the seller just misplaced the decimal. Oh well, everyone has dreams.

John

[Robert Fulman]

Sorry for any confusion people


No apology needed at all - thank you for posting what is a good deal.
I was contacted by George Beahm himself to tell me about the shipping. He said he couldn't get the international shipping info correct on the shipping tab. He was nice enough about it and issued a refund straight away. A bit dissapointing, but you can't win em all...
I think I just bought your cancelled copy. He has a bunch of really neat suff listed right now.

[Shannon]

lol, I saw that "SK Collection" auction and was like ... If he has a good collection, why doesn't he post the good stuff in the pictures? And then I realized ... he DID post the good stuff, lol

Robert, I understand what you are saying, but at the same time, we are the buyers. If I can save you a few bucks, I will. This isn't a poker table where seven out of the eight players are working together to screw the eighth guy out of his money. There is no cheating when it comes to the Stephen King collecting game. :)

[olverts]

Cheap Hearts In Atlantis arc http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=3516884350

[jhanic]

I'd be careful of that seller. He/she only has a three-star rating. Probably okay, but...

John

[olverts]

Maybe you´re right , had this on my watch list a long time , just thought i share it cause i allready have that one

[Merlin1958]

I asked the seller what was included in the auction:

"hI,
There is a lot of items in this collection. some of them are--- the paperback the colorado kid---there is the original tv guide from 1997 the shows the stephen king the shining when it 1st went on tv. the guide has been protected in a plastic folder because it is a collectors item---I also have the 2007 issue of esquire magazine that has a novella in by king called the gingerbread girl.

All the other items are collectors item and the books are 1st additions. And if someone buys the collections I will throw in a cruz reader."

Loopy.

I contacted him as well. He apparently thinks the SC "Collector's Editions" are valuable.

[Robert Fulman]

Anyone know anything about a seller called "blissard". He had two Waste Lands in shrink-wrap that ended last night. In both auctions I lost by $1 :( Any, he almost instantly posts essentially the same two items again http://cgi.ebay.com/Waste-Lands-Donald-Grant-First-Edition-Stephen-King-L-/180680561093?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2a116691c5#ht_5251wt_1660 (http://cgi.ebay.com/Waste-Lands-Donald-Grant-First-Edition-Stephen-King-L-/180680561093?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2a116691c5#ht_5251wt_1660). Just seems odd to me. How many copies of this book does he have? I guess I'll just send him a question.

[jhanic]

The picture of the item looks like it was wrapped in cellophane AFTER being purchased. The original shrinkwrap was much more smooth.

John

[Robert Fulman]

I think maybe my sad-face was misused. I think I have five Waste Lands firsts (because everytime I see one reasonably cheap I snatch it up). The fun thing about the two books at the same time was that I guessed (correctly) that the same bidder had used the same max bid on both. The bids were around $25 at the time, so I kept bidding one of them up until I determined the max bid ($41), and then I bid $41 on the other book. No one gets a good deal on my watch.

[Ben Staad]

I think maybe my sad-face was misused. I think I have five Waste Lands firsts (because everytime I see one reasonably cheap I snatch it up). The fun thing about the two books at the same time was that I guessed (correctly) that the same bidder had used the same max bid on both. The bids were around $25 at the time, so I kept bidding one of them up until I determined the max bid ($41), and then I bid $41 on the other book. No one gets a good deal on my watch.

So your'e the one who just bumped up the price on my copy of The Shining. Aargh....I had my fingers crossed on this one. LOL and J/K

[Garrell]

Sorry Ben, that was probably me. Good news is that I did win and buy it.

[Ben Staad]

Sorry Ben, that was probably me. Good news is that I did win and buy it.

Congrats! You did get the book for a great price. Unfortunately for me it was about $30 more then I could pay. :thumbsup:

I.M.M.R.N Stephen King collecting on a budget sucks!

[Shannon]

http://cgi.ebay.com/SHAWSHANK-REDEMPTION-Andys-DESK-Movie-Memorabilia-/190551051514?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c5dba4cfa

[mcdonaldj]

Not an expert of legitimacy of the signatures, but the prices seem reasonable, http://shop.ebay.com/donnancastle/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562

[olverts]

Overlookconnection has Little Sisters of Eluria S/L No. 512 from Rocky Woods collection $595

http://www.overlookconnection.com/catalog/little-sisters-eluria-deluxe-limited-p-6581.html

[Robert Fulman]

So, in reference to the auctions I mention above (shrink-wrapped Waste Lands firsts), I noticed on ebay that this is the third week in a row where the seller has posted those two auctions using the same pictures. In the four completed auctions, it appears that they were all won by the same buyer. Not only that, the same buyer made the first bid in all the auctions, and then didn't bid again until the very end. In the two current auctions, the same bidder again made the first bid. I guess it's entirely possble that one guy has six (or more copies) of shrink-wrapped Waste Lands, and that another guy keeps buying them all with last second snipes, but it seems highly suspect to me.

(I did check with the seller, and he said he really does have multiple copies of the book, but I still think I'm not going to bother).

[jhanic]

Overlookconnection has Little Sisters of Eluria S/L No. 512 from Rocky Woods collection $595

http://www.overlookconnection.com/catalog/little-sisters-eluria-deluxe-limited-p-6581.html

That's a decent price.

John

[sgc1999]

anybody know who might #520 of s/l little sisters?

[Tito_Villa]

Overlookconnection has Little Sisters of Eluria S/L No. 512 from Rocky Woods collection $595

http://www.overlookconnection.com/catalog/little-sisters-eluria-deluxe-limited-p-6581.html

That's a decent price.

John

Is that because the number is less than 800?

[jhanic]

Yes.

John

[Ric]

Overlookconnection has Little Sisters of Eluria S/L No. 512 from Rocky Woods collection $595

http://www.overlookconnection.com/catalog/little-sisters-eluria-deluxe-limited-p-6581.html

That's a decent price.

John

Is that because the number is less than 800?

Yea, David sold three of them recently for $650.

[biomieg]

Slightly expensive but it's hard to find copies of DANSE MACABRE as nice as this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Danse-Macabre-Stephen-King-81-1st-HCDJ-RRD281-NR-MNT-/330585132555?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4cf868ce0b

[Ric]

That is a nice one Michaël!

[Merlin1958]

Here's a good one:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200627568917


Last chance, after this they are all gone!!!

[Shannon]

CASTLE ROCK Stephen King Newsletter Complete 55 issues (http://cgi.ebay.com/CASTLE-ROCK-Stephen-King-Newsletter-Complete-55-issues-/310330008060?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item48411c21fc)

and

STEPHEN KING - PROMOTIONAL 3-D SIGN FOR "THE STAND" ! (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-PROMOTIONAL-3-D-SIGN-THE-STAND-/120746909226?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c1d139e2a)

[Shannon]

STEPHEN KING'S FROM A BUICK 8 SIGNED # 725 / 750 ..OOP (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KINGS-BUICK-8-SIGNED-725-750-OOP-/230632630031?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item35b2c6a70f)

and

Stephen King Inspired Sculpture "Bumbler Takes a Bow" (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Inspired-Sculpture-Bumbler-Takes-Bow-/270779268553?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0bb3bdc9)

and

Stephen King Inspired Sculpture "Oriza Sings" (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Inspired-Sculpture-Oriza-Sings-/270779266480?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0bb3b5b0)

[Garrell]

Thanks SM, looks like I may have some painting to do.

[Shannon]

I saw the bumbler one and originally thought, OK, it's some little white animal thing that someone is trying to pass off as being related to Stephen King. But then I saw the other one and I was like ... Ooooh, I know where that's from.

[Jimimck]

This may turn out to be a good deal...

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/It-Stephen-King/9781587672705

Free international delivery would have saved me a heap.

[Clacke]

This may turn out to be a good deal...

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/It-Stephen-King/9781587672705

Free international delivery would have saved me a heap.

A good deal indeed with the free postage. Just be wary though of the impending buyout of The Book Depository by Amazon.
There's a lot of opposition to it from the publishing industry but if it goes ahead it'll be Amazon honouring your purchase. I'm not saying that they'll renege
on the free international delivery promise but...........

[ELazansky]

This may turn out to be a good deal...

http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/It-Stephen-King/9781587672705

Free international delivery would have saved me a heap.

The other thing to keep in mind is the Gift Editions from CD that have been sold by other vendors have not come with slipcases. A lot of people ordered Riding the Bullet from Amazon at the discount price only to get a book and no slipcase. I don't know if The Book Depository works that way as well.

[biomieg]

Slightly expensive but it's hard to find copies of DANSE MACABRE as nice as this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Danse-Macabre-Stephen-King-81-1st-HCDJ-RRD281-NR-MNT-/330585132555?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4cf868ce0b

Did anyone here get this?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Ik heb het gekocht.

[biomieg]

Nice, Alan!

[mcdonaldj]

Ok, I was excited and ready to buy - but now I'm not sure, I want exactly what Cemetary Dance is still preorder selling (since I missed out of getting the S/L version already). I inquired at Book Depository, but can anyone confirm based on past experience if they tend to sell discount versions without slipcases or not? Thanks in advance.

[Garrell]

Does $790 for DTV S/L and DTVII S/L (pc copies) sound like a good price? Thinking of pulling the trigger on them.

[jhanic]

Those prices seem a bit high for PC copies, but not outrageously so.

John

[Garrell]

Does $790 for DTV S/L and DTVII S/L (pc copies) sound like a good price? Thinking of pulling the trigger on them.
Includes shipping

[Fsmdr]

I agree with John, It's rather high for PC copies even including shipping.

[Merlin1958]

I agree with John, It's rather high for PC copies even including shipping.

This may have been discussed before, but why do you all feel "lesser" about PC copies than actual #'s. To me they are even rarer than the S/N ones as even fewer were produced. Am I missing something? They seem like harder to obtain editions to me.

[Ric]

I agree with John, It's rather high for PC copies even including shipping.

This may have been discussed before, but why do you all feel "lesser" about PC copies than actual #'s. To me they are even rarer than the S/N ones as even fewer were produced. Am I missing something? They seem like harder to obtain editions to me.

That is certainly one way to look at it and many share that outlook. However, it is also possible to look at it as though there is only one copy of number "100" or number "353" but there are duplicate "PC" copies. Every numbered copy is by definition unique, whereas all "PC" copies are identical thereby removing some of the collectibility factor.

I see nothing wrong with "PC" copies myself, but I do understand both sides of the discussion.

[Merlin1958]

I agree with John, It's rather high for PC copies even including shipping.

This may have been discussed before, but why do you all feel "lesser" about PC copies than actual #'s. To me they are even rarer than the S/N ones as even fewer were produced. Am I missing something? They seem like harder to obtain editions to me.

That is certainly one way to look at it and many share that outlook. However, it is also possible to look at it as though there is only one copy of number "100" or number "353" but there are duplicate "PC" copies. Every numbered copy is by definition unique, whereas all "PC" copies are identical thereby removing some of the collectibility factor.

I see nothing wrong with "PC" copies myself, but I do understand both sides of the discussion.

Ahhh, yeah I see what you mean. I was looking at it as more of a "Whole" so to speak. Just a matter of opinion I suppose. I tend toward thinking a PC copy represents a sort of "Insider" copy, but I do see your point. Thanks!!!!!

[Garrell]

Agree with both of you, but I really do like the PC thing a little more. Makes me think I own something that originally wasn't supposed to be sold. Don't kill my illusion hehe.

[Merlin1958]

Agree with both of you, but I really do like the PC thing a little more. Makes me think I own something that originally wasn't supposed to be sold. Don't kill my illusion hehe.

I'm with you!!!!! LOL LOL

[Shannon]

Even though I want to collect everything, the only reason I would buy a PC copy would be if it were a good price and I would be able to sell it to someone else that doesn't mind PC copies for a higher price.

I want a number.

[Garrell]

Too late, I own them now:) Resale means little to me, my collection goes to my son someday when I pass, he also is a SK fan.
Also easier to get all PC's than matching numbers? Hehe

[Ric]

Too late, I own them now:) Resale means little to me, my collection goes to my son someday when I pass, he also is a SK fan.
Also easier to get all PC's than matching numbers? Hehe

Not for the first two. Gunslinger is almost impossible to find as "PC" and DoTT isn't much easier but I suppose you do have more options to get a matched set of "PC" than a particular number!

[Garrell]

Too late, I own them now:) Resale means little to me, my collection goes to my son someday when I pass, he also is a SK fan.
Also easier to get all PC's than matching numbers? Hehe

Not for the first two. Gunslinger is almost impossible to find as "PC" and DoTT isn't much easier but I suppose you do have more options to get a matched set of "PC" than a particular number!

Dream killer:shoot:

[Merlin1958]

Well, Steve, most folks from NJ are pessimists. It comes with "Snookie: and the State in general!!! LOL LOL

Why are there so many bridges in NJ? For all the Trolls!!!!! LOL (SNL) LOL

[Ric]

Well, Steve, most folks from NJ are pessimists.

Unfortunately this is very true. We like to state up front why something cannot be done, and then get about trying to do it anyway. That way when we fail we can say, "See, I told ya." Sometimes that platitude is more important than the thing we were attempting to do in the first place. :lol:

[Merlin1958]

Well, Steve, most folks from NJ are pessimists.

Unfortunately this is very true. We like to state up front why something cannot be done, and then get about trying to do it anyway. That way when we fail we can say, "See, I told ya." Sometimes that platitude is more important than the thing we were attempting to do in the first place. :lol:

LOL I tip my hat to you!!!! LOL

[Garrell]

You guys are making my ribs hurt:clap:

[mcdonaldj]

Too late, I own them now:) Resale means little to me, my collection goes to my son someday when I pass, he also is a SK fan.
Also easier to get all PC's than matching numbers? Hehe

Thank you for the purchase, my King collecting is headed in another direction. Who has my DTI 1st edition (not S/L) or my S/L copy of IT (I missed out on that one)? I also think the anti-"PC" movement is peculiar...they have the same unique signatures as a #copy (not to mention everything else).

Folks, any interest in a S/L DTVI #1061 (this ones numbered). Fine Condition. $450 delivered with insurance and signature confirmation (media mail). I really don't feel like putting it on Fee-Bay, but three buyers in a row off stephenkingcollector.com have not completed the sale.

[Shannon]

Sorry again about that. I feel like the town slut that decided to close her legs one night out of the blue after making a guy all hot and sweaty. :(

[jhanic]

I don't think it's an anti-PC feeling as much as just a matter of personal preference. I agree that I think a PC copy is worth less than a numbered copy, mainly, as has been stated, because the numbered copy IS unique. I much prefer a numbered copy over a PC copy, but that's just me.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

If I was only going to get one copy of a particular S/L then I think I would prefer one with a number. However my collecting goal is to get every book in every state. In doing so I find it easier and cheaper to get the numbered edition. And I really don't care about getting a particular number. The "PC" copies are much scarcer and, often, a little more expensive. Some, like the Grant S/L of THE GUNSLINGER, are ridiculously scarce.

[TwistedNadine]

My problem with the PCs is not knowing how many are out there. I own a PC Stand SL in original carton and it is my favorite SL but like John said - to me it isn't as unique since there can be any number of PCs out there but there is only ONE numbered 5 or 110 or 790... But it was much much cheaper than a numbered one.

[jhanic]

I don't think I've ever heard of a PC Stand. It's not listed on The Collector's site, either. Neat!

John

[biomieg]

My problem with the PCs is not knowing how many are out there. I own a PC Stand SL in original carton and it is my favorite SL but like John said - to me it isn't as unique since there can be any number of PCs out there but there is only ONE numbered 5 or 110 or 790... But it was much much cheaper than a numbered one.

True, there is only one of each number but there are (in all likelihood) more numbered copies than there are PCs - therefore, PCs are scarcer.

[Ric]

My problem with the PCs is not knowing how many are out there. I own a PC Stand SL in original carton and it is my favorite SL but like John said - to me it isn't as unique since there can be any number of PCs out there but there is only ONE numbered 5 or 110 or 790... But it was much much cheaper than a numbered one.

True, there is only one of each number but there are (in all likelihood) more numbered copies than there are PCs - therefore, PCs are scarcer.

This is a logical fallacy. You are treating the numbers "1" thru "500" as the same, but all the books marked "PC" as somehow different. This makes no sense when the books themselves are identical. PCs are more plentiful than any one number, which is the proper comparison. There is only one number "100" but any number of "PC" copies. You can't lump all "numbered" copies together as separate from the PC copies unless there is a fundamental difference to the book itself other than what is penned into the limitation space. If you have a number "207" there is no one else that has that exact indication; however if you have a "PC" copy, you can be certain that there are others (sometimes many others) that have the identical indication.

It's all a matter of preference but to say one is rarer than the other is not entirely correct. A "PC" copy of a book is no rarer than any one given number and in fact it is *easier* to find a "PC" copy of most books than it is trying to find one specific number like "79" for instance. :)

[biomieg]

No, you misread my little syllogism there. I'm merely stating that a PC is scarcer than a numbered copy. That is a fact. I'm not saying anywhere that a PC set is more unique than a numbered set - that's how you interpreted it (which is understandable because you look at it from the collectors POV that same-numbered sets are more desirable than PC sets, which is a proposition that I did not include in my reasoning).

There are less PCs of, say, S/L GUNSLINGER than there are numbered copies of this book. What I am implying is that it will be harder to assemble a PC DARK TOWER set than it will be to assemble a same-numbered DARK TOWER set. I'm not saying it will be harder to assemble a PC set than it is to assemble set #36 (or whatever number between 1-500). There is a difference.

[Ric]

What I am implying is that it will be harder to assemble a PC DARK TOWER set than it will be to assemble a same-numbered DARK TOWER set. I'm not saying it will be harder to assemble a PC set than it is to assemble set #36 (or whatever number between 1-500). There is a difference.

Unless I'm missing something you're contradicting yourself there. Isn't #36 a "same-numbered" set as well? :)

And I'm not looking at this in terms of sets at all, only individual books. If you think of PC as just another number then it is just as rare as any other numbered edition. Now, realize that there are always more than 1 PC edition and they are no longer rarer than any individual numbered edition. Your fallacy arises from treating PC copies as somehow separate and distinct from numbered editions, which -- unless the book is fundamentally different -- they are not. If instead of marking a copy PC, a publisher made 10 #500's would you say that #500 is rarer than the other numbers? Of course not. That is typically why PC copies of a limited edition tend to carry a lesser value.

Again, I have nothing against PC copies, I have a few in my collection and are very happy with them. But there should be little argument that they do not hold their value like numbered editions do, and that speaks to their perceived "rarity" in the marketplace.

[biomieg]

My initial statement is still valid ('PC' is a scarcer state than 'numbered') but I made a mistake when I replied to your post and added the afterthought about assembling PC or numbered sets.

What I meant, of course, is that assembling a DT PC set is harder than assembling a DT numbered set (not necessarily same-numbered!) given that for every book in the series there are less PCs than there are numbered copies. But as soon as you focus on a same-numbered set, yes, in that case you're definitely right, thanks for correcting me.

[Shannon]

Stephen King Autograph 1982 Postcard w/ Personal Note (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Autograph-1982-Postcard-w-Personal-Note-/260816129912?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb9da4f78)

and

Stephen King Shot John Lennon - S. Lightfoot - Bizarre! (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Shot-John-Lennon-S-Lightfoot-Bizarre-/360379160708?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item53e8459884)

[biomieg]

That second item is really weird, I wouldn't want to have it in my collection (even though I suppose one could consider King's letter to the author to be a non-fiction piece).

[Jimimck]

Signed later edition of The Dead Zone.

http://www.horror-mall.com/THE-DEAD-ZONE-by-Stephen-King-Signed-Hardcover-Edition-p-22507.html

[Randall Flagg]

Stephen King Autograph 1982 Postcard w/ Personal Note (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Autograph-1982-Postcard-w-Personal-Note-/260816129912?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb9da4f78)

and

Stephen King Shot John Lennon - S. Lightfoot - Bizarre! (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Shot-John-Lennon-S-Lightfoot-Bizarre-/360379160708?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item53e8459884)



That second item is really weird, I wouldn't want to have it in my collection (even though I suppose one could consider King's letter to the author to be a non-fiction piece).
The Guy Lighfoot is a nutcase. He used to drive around Berkeley, Ca with a van that had the accusations emblazoned all around it. He would hand out/sell the literature to anyone he could get to listen to his rubbish. He even traveled to Bangor, Maine and harassed King. As I recall SK had to get a restraining order against him. Lightfoot is (IMO) insane.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Lightfoot is (IMO) insane.

He will fit in with us lot okay then? :orely:

[TwistedNadine]

I don't think I've ever heard of a PC Stand. It's not listed on The Collector's site, either. Neat!

John

Really? Actually I cant say Ive seen another one since then...

[TwistedNadine]

My initial statement is still valid ('PC' is a scarcer state than 'numbered') but I made a mistake when I replied to your post and added the afterthought about assembling PC or numbered sets.

What I meant, of course, is that assembling a DT PC set is harder than assembling a DT numbered set (not necessarily same-numbered!) given that for every book in the series there are less PCs than there are numbered copies. But as soon as you focus on a same-numbered set, yes, in that case you're definitely right, thanks for correcting me.

I understood what you meant. We know for a fact that there are 500 editions that have various numbers or letters but there are only 10 editions that have no numbers or letters. However, there is still only ONE edition that is numbered 5, but there are ten editions that have no identifiers.
Heres food for thought: The guy I purchased the Stand SL PC from said he had thought about putting a number in the empty line and selling it for twice as much. Although I appreciated his honesty about contemplating being dishonest (??) I did start to wonder how many other unscrupulous sellers have done just that? Theres no place to go and verify that the number you are buying is not already owned by someone else (except for what is posted here on TDT).

[Randall Flagg]

Every book has its own story. "The Stand" S/L has a Numbered and a Lettered Provenance. Certainly a blank copy could be labeled "PC", "ZZZ", most anything that would fit in the space. The S/L "stands" by itself, and will sell for a fair amount. If proven, mislabeling the S/L would create an oddity, and though the book and case itself are works of art, the adulteration would ruin the specific copy.

[iowabob]

It seems the "Stephen King Shot John Lennon" pamphlet is still available directly from Lightfoot. $5.00 price tag includes US shipping if anyone is interested...

http://www.lennonmurdertruth.com/

[Patrick]

...

Stephen King Shot John Lennon - S. Lightfoot - Bizarre! (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Shot-John-Lennon-S-Lightfoot-Bizarre-/360379160708?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item53e8459884)



That second item is really weird, I wouldn't want to have it in my collection (even though I suppose one could consider King's letter to the author to be a non-fiction piece).
The Guy Lightfoot is a nutcase. He used to drive around Berkeley, Ca with a van that had the accusations emblazoned all around it. He would hand out/sell the literature to anyone he could get to listen to his rubbish. He even traveled to Bangor, Maine and harassed King. As I recall SK had to get a restraining order against him. Lightfoot is (IMO) insane.

Yes, he used to spend a lot of time in Santa Cruz, CA as well. You could not miss his van. Dude was totally off his rocker.


It seems the "Stephen King Shot John Lennon" pamphlet is still available directly from Lightfoot. $5.00 price tag includes US shipping if anyone is interested...

http://www.lennonmurdertruth.com/
Wow, he has website now? Always a market for conspiracy theories, I guess.

[carlosdetweiller]

It seems the "Stephen King Shot John Lennon" pamphlet is still available directly from Lightfoot. $5.00 price tag includes US shipping if anyone is interested...

http://www.lennonmurdertruth.com/

I'm not sure if I would enter my credit card info on that site or not. Probably safe.....but just the idea of dealing with a nutcase.

[biomieg]

A very nice 1st edition 'SALEM'S LOT (2nd state DJ) with a $249.99 starting bid:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SALEMS-LOT-true-1st-HB-SUPER-RARE-/300576418594?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item45fbc02b22

[Tito_Villa]

Thanks Michaël, i might have a go at bidding for that one!

[Bev Vincent]

It seems the "Stephen King Shot John Lennon" pamphlet is still available directly from Lightfoot. $5.00 price tag includes US shipping if anyone is interested...

http://www.lennonmurdertruth.com/

I'm not sure if I would enter my credit card info on that site or not. Probably safe.....but just the idea of dealing with a nutcase.

Plus do we really want to help fund his delusions?

[Garrell]

A very nice 1st edition 'SALEM'S LOT (2nd state DJ) with a $249.99 starting bid:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SALEMS-LOT-true-1st-HB-SUPER-RARE-/300576418594?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item45fbc02b22

saw this and have it on my watch list, maybe part 4 of my 5 piece holy grail?

[iowabob]

Plus do we really want to help fund his delusions?
I agree, and I wasn't really tryig to promote the guy. I just wanted to point out that the seller on eBay is now offeing the pamphlets with an opening bid of $20.00. Sticking with Lightfoot's "conspiracy theme," what if the eBay seller is REALLY Lightfoot, and he's found a way to collect $20.00 instead of just $5.00...

Anyway, if anyone here really wants to read his ravings, the alternatives are:

1. Read the insanity for free by visiting his website.
2. Pay $5.00 (shippig included) rather than the $20.00 eBay opening bid.

Personally, I read enough on the website to last me a lifetime. (The "footnotes" are long, rambling, and totally insane.)

For me, no need to own a hard copy, I'm trying to purge what I've already experienced.

[Rahfa]

Screw him...nutjob doesn't need to see the clicks to his website full of deluded rantings.

[CRinVA]

I think this ebay seller is being a bit overly optimistic with his $20K pricing for a complete Dark Tower Set Vol 1-7 plus LSoE plus a few more items; being that it is not a same numbered set!

Check it out Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-VII-Little-Sister-/300575002473?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item45fbaa8f69)

Even if it was a same numbered set, I don't think he could get that price anymore; one day in the past yes, but not today!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

That set has been on sale many times. They would not even get half their asking price nowadays.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

This is an interesting item...

http://cgi.ebay.com/NORWESCON-3-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-THEODORE-STURGEON-ECT-/160619439078?pt=Magazines&hash=item2565aa23e6

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqIOKjYE4!eH220fBOHTLCLbu!~~_3.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqIOKj!E3t(vO6VrBOHTR0mO1w~~_3.JPG

[Stockerlone]

SK Autogramm + envelope ebay - 140573925480


http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140573925480&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Randall Flagg]

This is an interesting item...

http://cgi.ebay.com/NORWESCON-3-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-THEODORE-STURGEON-ECT-/160619439078?pt=Magazines&hash=item2565aa23e6

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqIOKjYE4!eH220fBOHTLCLbu!~~_3.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqIOKj!E3t(vO6VrBOHTR0mO1w~~_3.JPG
Fascinating.

[shibus]

This is an interesting item...

http://cgi.ebay.com/NORWESCON-3-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-THEODORE-STURGEON-ECT-/160619439078?pt=Magazines&hash=item2565aa23e6

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqIOKjYE4!eH220fBOHTLCLbu!~~_3.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqIOKj!E3t(vO6VrBOHTR0mO1w~~_3.JPG
Fascinating.

I have to agree

[biomieg]

Did any of you guys get it?

[shibus]

Did any of you guys get it?

Yup

[carlosdetweiller]

Did any of you guys get it?

Yup

Does it have any King writing in it? Fiction vs. nonfiction?

[shibus]

Did any of you guys get it?

Yup

Does it have any King writing in it? Fiction vs. nonfiction?

Don't know off-hand. I'll let you know when it arrives. Supposed to be a lot of material.

[Pasiuk57]

Greg
NICE GRAB!

[Shannon]

VERY cool item!

[biomieg]

This is... different:

IT Hardback Quilted Fabric Book Cover (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Hardback-Quilted-Fabric-Book-Cover-/170667833679?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bc98794f)

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/6/0/2/8/webimg/489361259_o.jpg

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/6/6/0/2/8/webimg/489361099_o.jpg

[Jimimck]

I think thats really cool.
But then I say that knowing I'd never put it on one of my copies. Hmmm.... Hypocrite much?

[biomieg]

Yeah, I like it too. Maybe I should say I 'appreciate' it. It's not a bad job at all but like you, I wouldn't ever put it on one of my books.

[TwistedNadine]

I guess thats one way to hide a beat up copy.

[George at C-Springs]

If you need a copy of the Easton Press Dead Zone, there's one on eBay right now with a BIN of just $55, which is a steal. He originally didn't say if it was an original or re-issue and there weren't any photos of the spine, so I wrote and asked ... he wrote back right away, edited his ad and posted photos as well. Looks like a great deal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250855430038&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123

[Robert Fulman]

That was snatched up lickety-split...

[George at C-Springs]

You get it?

[ELazansky]

I did - I've been looking to replace my reprint edition with the first edition.

[Robert Fulman]

I clicked the link and it was available. Just for fun, I clicked to see what other books the seller had available, and the Dead Zone was no longer listed. It was pretty funny to see actually (and good too, because I don't need the temptation of a good deal hanging over me right now).

[George at C-Springs]

I did - I've been looking to replace my reprint edition with the first edition.

You're welcome! We'll discuss my finder's fee later :lol:

[TwistedNadine]

Havent seen this before. What a really bad pic, too

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270782021724&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

[Ben Staad]

Havent seen this before. What a really bad pic, too

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270782021724&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

This is pretty cool. Does anyone know if SK was in Utah filming a movie in the timeframe provided and if the autograph looks legit.

Edit: Ouch! I just went back and looked at the price.

[TwistedNadine]

Ridiculous price but what an AWFUL photo! You cant see his face OR the sig....

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The signature is a forgery. As soon as I scanned the loop, clearly forged.

Not only that, I don't see King even thinking about signing that.

[George at C-Springs]

After seeing that quilted IT yesterday, I got this in the mail from Abe today:

http://www.abebooks.com/books/RareBooks/covers-stitched-sewn-thread/embroidered-books.shtml?cm_mmc=nl-_-nl-_-110630-h00-embroidCA-_-01cta

Note the symbol next to the title; quite the coincidence!

[biomieg]

Another Erin Wells IT illustration on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Drawing-Stephen-Kings-IT-25th-Ann-Ed-/270782453314?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item3f0be45642

[Robert Fulman]

Some nifty items being sold by George Beahm on ebay (http://shop.ebay.com/bookmint/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562), including a "Knowing Darkness" traycased signed by Beahm. He also offers to schlep the book to Dragon Con in September to try to get it signed on the title page by Michael Whelan. Also, a Glen Chadbourne remarqued Full Dark, No Stars.

[Robert Fulman]

Oh, thank god, someone outbid me on Knowing Darkness. My wife would have killed me.

[Ben Staad]

Oh, thank god, someone outbid me on Knowing Darkness. My wife would have killed me.

LOL! I can relate to that. :)

[Jimimck]

Oh, thank god, someone outbid me on Knowing Darkness. My wife would have killed me.

LOL! I can relate to that. :)

Glad to see I'm not the only one that is sometimes releived not to win auctions lol

[George at C-Springs]

Yet another I haven't seen before ... that is an incredibly realistic looking cover!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Ayana-1st-1st-/330589677169?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item4cf8ae2671

[Cook]

Yet another I haven't seen before ... that is an incredibly realistic looking cover!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Ayana-1st-1st-/330589677169?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item4cf8ae2671

I have an extra copy I could send you when you're settled back in the states.
Richard

[Patrick]

Some nifty items being sold by George Beahm on ebay (http://shop.ebay.com/bookmint/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562), including a "Knowing Darkness" traycased signed by Beahm. He also offers to schlep the book to Dragon Con in September to try to get it signed on the title page by Michael Whelan. Also, a Glen Chadbourne remarqued Full Dark, No Stars.


Oh, thank god, someone outbid me on Knowing Darkness. My wife would have killed me.LOL! I can relate to that. :)Glad to see I'm not the only one that is sometimes releived not to win auctions lol
:lol: I can relate to that as well. Although not in this case.

What do you guys think of that $405 (includes shipping) final sale price for the traycased edition signed by all?

[Robert Fulman]

Well, as the loser by $5, I can first say that I wish I didn't get stuck in traffic this afternoon. Despite what I said above, I would've been happy to pay a little more for it (or make the other guy pay more for it). I had this plan in my head of asking George Beahm to ask Michael Whelan to draw a stick figure cowboy holding two guns on the title page (as a post-modern commentary on the remarque fad). Would have been awesome.

I also think it says a lot about how much people are willing to pay for an awesome book like this; that helps to explain why a limited edition of only 300 copies still hasn't sold out. I notice that the price at horror-mall is now only $485, but I don't know about shipping.

[WeDealInLead]

It would probably sell better if King endorsed it or mentioned it on his website.

I have the traycased version and it was worth every penny.

[Shannon]

Knowing Darkness is amazing. Not just one of my favorite King items that I own, but one of my favorite items that I own, period.

[Patrick]

Thanks for the feedback, guys.


Well, as the loser by $5, I can first say that I wish I didn't get stuck in traffic this afternoon. Despite what I said above, I would've been happy to pay a little more for it (or make the other guy pay more for it). ...
I'm sorry you got stuck in traffic, but I'm not sorry you got stuck in traffic this afternoon. :ninja: The other guy's actual bid was a little over $450.

[AKC]

Everybody check out TDT Member sgc1999's auctions happening over on eBay right now!

http://shop.ebay.com:80/sgc191999/m.html?_adv=1&_dmd=1&_in_kw=1&_ipg=50&_sop=10&_rdc=1

Representing on eBay!!!!!.....:thumbsup:

[Garrell]

Wow really nice stuff, but I have commitments/purchases coming up next 2 weeks, trying to not look on ebay so I don't end up eating top ramen:) Still have a DTV AE, DTVI S/L #1061, and DTIII S/L #670 to finish. Oh and that signing thing at GSU later. Wonder if SK can adopt me.

[sgc1999]

thanks for the props Tim:)

[olverts]

Rage with a low BIN , only ships to US or Canada :(

http://cgi.ebay.com/RAGE-Stephen-King-richard-Bachman-1977-1st-edition-/180699327461?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a1284ebe5

[Randall Flagg]

Someone snapped it up.

[Robert Fulman]

Not Dark Tower related at all, but fans of The Twilight Zone or Land of the Lost might be interested in some original scripts and story outlines being offered up for sale by legendary SciFi author (and more importantly, creator of Star Trek's Tribbles) David Gerrold: http://shop.ebay.com/davidgerrold/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 (http://shop.ebay.com/davidgerrold/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686)

[George at C-Springs]

Awesome! I loved Land of the Lost as a kid ... let's see, I was ... 8 years old when it premiered! Why did they always have to screw with those control crystals inside the pylons ... idiots!

[Ben Staad]

This has a make an offer button:

http://cgi.ebay.com/4-RICHARD-BACHMAN-RAGE-RUNING-MAN-LONG-WALK-ROADWORK-/170658065587?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item27bc036cb3#ht_594wt_956

Edit: These are not true 1/1 books correct? I looked at the catalog and these look like later printings except for maybe The Running Man or am I missing something.

[biomieg]

Nice. The RUNNING MAN isn't the UK edition though (but who cares, you'll want to get all of the UK and US paperbacks anyway).

[killbourne]

Was that a fair price for RAGE? Im not sure on its price range.

[Randall Flagg]

Rage is a tough title to obtain. A Fair copy seems to get >$100. A Fine copy >$300.
Hope that helps.

[killbourne]

Rage is a tough title to obtain. A Fair copy seems to get >$100. A Fine copy >$300.
Hope that helps.
It does. Thanks.

[Patrick]

Not Dark Tower related at all, but fans of The Twilight Zone or Land of the Lost might be interested in some original scripts and story outlines being offered up for sale by legendary SciFi author (and more importantly, creator of Star Trek's Tribbles) David Gerrold: http://shop.ebay.com/davidgerrold/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 (http://shop.ebay.com/davidgerrold/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686)


Awesome! I loved Land of the Lost as a kid ... let's see, I was ... 8 years old when it premiered! Why did they always have to screw with those control crystals inside the pylons ... idiots!
Another Land of the Lost childhood fan here. George and I must be the same age.

[sgc1999]

enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCpScBIm0lk

[Jimimck]

I don't know if the dust jacket is in a desireable condition, but this may be a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270787203023&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

[jhanic]

To me, the BIN is a bit high, considering the state of the dust jacket. Not outrageously so, but a bit high.

John

[Shannon]

I'm not an expert by far, but my opinion is that the dustjacket isn't too bad at all for that price. It just depends on what is acceptable to you. Some people ONLY collect mint items, you know?

If I had an extra $750 just laying around, I'd probably buy it. I don't think this will go to auction at all.

[sgc1999]

same seller has this http://shop.ebay.com/wildirishlad/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562




I don't know if the dust jacket is in a desireable condition, but this may be a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270787203023&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

[Merlin1958]

Jimimck, It's hard to gauge the DJ condition from the pics, but I agree with John that the opening bid may be a tad high as it is. Certainly, I'd be surprised if he gets the $750 BIN. With the SC the $400 is do-able, IMHO. At least, based on what I have seen pricing wise lately (last 6 months or so)

[Shannon]

$400 is high for a first edition Gunslinger? You're nutso. lol

[Sir_Boomme]

Not Dark Tower related at all, but fans of The Twilight Zone or Land of the Lost might be interested in some original scripts and story outlines being offered up for sale by legendary SciFi author (and more importantly, creator of Star Trek's Tribbles) David Gerrold: http://shop.ebay.com/davidgerrold/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 (http://shop.ebay.com/davidgerrold/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686)


Awesome! I loved Land of the Lost as a kid ... let's see, I was ... 8 years old when it premiered! Why did they always have to screw with those control crystals inside the pylons ... idiots!
Another Land of the Lost childhood fan here. George and I must be the same age.

I watched it occasionally... but I had already moved on to playboys and penthouses by that time... spent a lot of time:excited: in the bathroom....I must be a little older than you guys :P

[Ben Staad]

SK Complete Red Leather Library. This isn't a steal but doesn't seem crazy for the entire set (I could be wrong as usual)...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-entire-book-set-/320730850287?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4aad0c63ef#ht_500wt_1204

[Ric]

Didn't see this posted here before, but if it was I apologize...

Two personal letters (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-TWO-PERSONAL-LETTERS-SIGNED-1983-86-/290589640436?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a87e06f4) from Stephen King.

[Shannon]

Ben, I loathe you my friend! Torture! T-O-R-T-U-R-E for me not to buy the SK Library set. Grrrrrrr ugh!

[jhanic]

Scribner Full Dark, No Stars proof:

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-ARC-UNCORRECTED-PROOFS-/270788746593?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1615746030589374580

John

[Merlin1958]

$400 is high for a first edition Gunslinger? You're nutso. lol

I didn't say that. I said the BIN price was high. I got my F/F 1/1 Gunslinger for just under $400, for whatever its worth to the discussion. About 2 yrs ago 1/1 DTI's were goig for 7-800$, not anymore. Though the market is starting to show some signs of a comeback.

[olverts]

Scribner Full Dark, No Stars proof:

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-ARC-UNCORRECTED-PROOFS-/270788746593?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1615746030589374580

John

Thanks John!
I will try to get this one , just got my paycheck :)
How much do they usually sell for ?