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

[The Library Policeman]

David, Ralph says stick around. Shannon says fuck off.

hahahaha love it.

[FINEBOOKS]

ASBESTOS FIRESTARTER EBAY SCAM DECIPHERED

Firstly, to all those who thought this post ridiculous or confusing, I sincerely apologize and will now attempt to explain (in the hopes of clarification):

With regards to this comment:

“I too love a good conspiracy theory and this one posted here is by an idiot. CROOKS&THIEVES.COM aka CAVEAT EMPTOR BAY pulled this auction because they realized that what I told them was the truth.”

The idiocy here is two fold: 1) It is indeed idiotic to post a conspiracy theory when one knows nothing about the alleged conspirator. That should be blatantly obvious. 2) I was an idiot for stating CAVEAT EMPTOR BAY pulled this auction because they realized that what I told them was the truth.” They did not pull this auction at all. They let it run its course. It seems that they finally believed what I and others told them was the truth after all and helped prevent Jim from losing his money......and that’s a good thing!

As to:

“Listen up:

You will note now that EBAY has removed this item and does not even acknowledge the incident anywhere. Remind you of anything.....

FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
WAR IS PEACE
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
EBAY IS BULLSHIT”

This is a bit tough for me to decipher. It seems that those who claimed confusion or ridiculousness actually did not understand the allusion. This hopefully was not true of most of you, but certainly most evident to those who made those claims. I am thus guilty of taking too much for granted thinking that your knowledge of literature actually extends beyond the world of Stephen King. Mea culpa. However, all of those who did not and still do not understand these lines above are guilty of having no curiosity and/or lack the ability to find out their origin; perhaps no more than a few seconds away from their finger tips. Unfortunately they have proved that ignorance is strength after all. That’s sad, for there are many fine writers in this universe besides Stephen King. But I bet you already know that.

This next paragraph certainly needs no explanation I hope. If so, I don’t know what else to say:

“Don't you find it absolutely bizarre that CROOKS&THIEVES.COM, which legally continues to call itself only a venue without any responsibility to what any potential vender/lister might do, even has a fraud/protection policy! Isn't that the most outrageous example of hypocrisy you can imagine? If they're just a venue without care or concern of what happens between seller & buyer, then why do they have such a department within their business model? The whole business is the theater of the absurd.”

except to point out once again that Ebay’s fraud department, such as it is, did nothing to prevent this auction from continuing in the face of the evidence I gave them showing that both the photos and textual description copied from me by the scammer were all transmitted to the scammer at his request to purchase and long in place at our website before the auction began.

This comment below:

“I guess I was wrong when I wrote this P.S., eh Jim.

{P.S. We trust you were too intelligent to place a bid on this item from one who claims that this was his first offering on Crooks&Thieves.com, but they were a verified PAYPAL user. Pretty funny, no?}

By the way, Jim, you owe your good fortune to another person besides myself. He is the one who brought this to my attention in the first place. Had he not done this, we would have never contacted CAVEAT EMPTOR BAY and you would have lost more than $12,400. You would have lost considerable face as well. Don't you know by now that if it seems too good to be true, that's because it is !!!”

which initiated another email from Jim on this chatline would never have been made had Jim acknowledged this in an earlier private email I sent to him. He did not. However, Jim, your gratitude is indeed well taken and there is no need to express it again. I am more than happy to have helped out and so glad this was not a disastrous loss to you. My admonition was given in frustration. Please don’t take it personally, but learn from it.

Regarding:

“P.S. We will of course not be offering anything to Mulleins nor accept any order from him. And if you think the Stephen King items we have listed on Abebooks are the only ones we have, boy, ya' couldn't be more wrong. We have items yet to offer that would make the primo SK collectors drool!”

This is in response to he who cast the first conspiratorial stone as stated earlier. To those who cast aspersions on the latter part of this paragraph, the one regarding drool and proving that ignorance is strength, MAY ADULTHOOD COME SWIFTLY!

In looking at all the responses to my posting, I note that there is some discrepancy as to the potential value of this item. This is perhaps as it should be. Especially when at an auction venue. To help determine a value, one must keep in mind that any auction price garnered must be weighed against other auctions as well and compared to the going retail prices in catalogs too (as was indeed mentioned on this chatline).

I also note that for some unknown reason there is discussion about the potential negative effect that the blemish on the signature page may have which is indeed fair enough, but absolutely no discussion about this item being one of the 2 copies belonging to the publishers themselves; as if this associational value was meaningless! Very peculiar.....!!!

To mistercrowley: If after reading the above, you still insist on witnessing insane behavior, do we have an asylum for you!

To divemaster: Aha. At last. A voice of reason. Thank you for your comments. And believe it or not, no, I should say believe it, I have no ax to grind with Caveat Emptor Bay as I never had any significant dealings with them. My disgust with them is from hearing and reading all about the scams that have been perpetrated upon others since they began operation !!! They have the best attorney’s in the world or they never would have lasted a month in business.

To Mulleins: Thank you. Again proving that you don’t know me, I never celebrate Christmas. However, taking you at your word and intended sentiment (if truly not sarcastic), then let me extend the same wishes to you.

To Shannon: My dick says “Hi!” and wants to know when you’ll suck it again!

To Brice Bede: Ditto to your “I don't really give a damn who you are, or what you got.” Although I would guess that you are the owner / starter of this august body called palaver. In your closed world of Stephen King, I am the person, no, as you and Shannon state so elegantly, I am the ‘dick’ who a) first offered and sold a first edition of SALEM’S LOT with the first issue dw three times, keeping the 4th for myself; b) the first person to ever offer a copy of THE PLANT on the market place; c) sold an uncorrected proof of SALEM’S LOT to Stephen King, etc.

As to “If you can't act like an adult please go away. Oh, and I'd be proud to be in Ralph's company. Please do ban me from buying from you. Oh, yeah right i kinda already banned you from my dollars.”

Wow. Please don’t bother inviting me to your 12th birthday. Although if you do, I have “The Pot Calling The Kettle Black Award” right here ready to present to you.

With regards to “If you'd like to stay around and get to know some of the most awesome people and collectors there are though please do. You will not regret it. Best to you!”

Thanks for the offer, but the mixed message it conveys considering all that went before it seems awfully peculiar to me. I’m afraid that my world of books extends way beyond that of Stephen King and must say TTFN.

And now before I leave the oh so friendly confines of the click that really is “Shoot The Messenger.com,” and prove to be the ‘dick’ that several of you think that I really am, here is a copy of the email I sent to the scammer when the auction was over, which surprise, surprise, likewise was not answered:

Dear Blake, Christopher or Whatever,

The questions now are:

1) How will you deliver the goods to the winning bidder?

2) Knowing that you will not be able to, will keeping the money be the next option?

3) If so, how will you explain that to the security people at EBAY who are of course aware of it?

4) How will you explain it to my attorney at MCDERMOTT,WILL & EMERY in N.Y.C.?

5) How will you explain it to the FBI who we've also been notified of the fraud attempt?

6) How will you explain it to the USPS, UPS, FEDEX & DHL who likewise know about it?

7) How will you remove your name from the list of virtually every bookseller on line who have now been notified? (Not a threat, but a fact!).

Curious minds want to know...........!!!

Sorry that this email is so late. It took longer than I thought to notify all those above!

Of course you may wish to send me the $25,600 and then honor the sale thereby losing $13,200, but I have a strong hunch that sociopaths don't think that way!!!


Most sincerely,

David Aronovitz
THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY

[Tito_Villa]

What a muppet, definately put me off ever buying from Fine Books!

[The Library Policeman]

I think I'm finally getting it! Eureka n ' shit. FINEBOOKS comes on and rants in an insulting manner. Anyone who dares to respond is 12 years old.

Well, I love Christmas so naaa nnaaaaa na na naaaaaaaa! <----------- (my 12 year old son)

I once sold Stephen King back his own toenail clippings!!!

[Brice]

David, actually I knew precisely who you are. I just don't really care when you come in here making a belligerent and rude post. Basically you got what you gave here. If you'd have come in here and tried to intelligently and politely discuss the issue you'd again have gotten the same. Most of us are usually pretty nice people.

FWIW: I am neither the owner nor starter of this place. I just don't like my friends being treated badly unjustly.

[divemaster]

FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
WAR IS PEACE
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
EBAY IS BULLSHIT”

This is a bit tough for me to decipher. It seems that those who claimed confusion or ridiculousness actually did not understand the allusion.

For the record, I'm sure everyone here recognizes the reference to Orwell's 1984; however, it was not germane to your central point so perhaps that is why it escaped comment.

[Randall Flagg]

Since it didn't come from the Ministry of Truth, I too read it but saw no reason to comment.
David, I did not start the site, but I am the current owner. Any questions or comments about ownership should be directed my way-TIA.

Jerome

EDIT: Patrick and I Co-own the site.

[Merlin1958]

If, IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH, then you are the strongest Dick on Earth!!!

[Brice]

That's probably enough of that from all of us. I kinda just lost my cool last night when I read David's first post. I probably shouldn't have, but Ralph ONLY was hypothesizing. It was all speculation. It's not like any of us would have seen his prior post and said hey Ralph thinks this theoretically could have happened. We shouldn't buy from this guy. No intelligent person would do that.

[jhanic]

I, also, will be avoiding FineBooks in any future contacts. I don't need to deal with fools.

John

[CRinVA]

I have twice composed a lenghtly reply only to lose it. Thus this shorter summarization follows:

I don't like being talked down to, nor called illiterate, nor do I like this inference to my friends at Calvin's Corner. We are in the high tech industry, wall street analysts, doctors, bookstore owners, specialty publishers, successful authors, retirees, veterans, soldiers, teachers, clerks, ... the list goes on and on. We are the single most concentrated authority on all things related to the Stephen King canon. We do collect "other" authors, its just this is a Stephen King based forum! Oh and yes, we were all once 12 years old!

Mostly I wanted to say that I trust and respect Ralph Mulleins explicitly. He is my friend as are most of the other daily contributors here on Calvin's Corner!

That being said I'll close with:

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, Gozhqq Keshmish, Glædelig jul og godt nytår, Joyeux Noël et bonne année, Mele Kalikimaka, Kellemes karácsonyt és boldog új évet, Nollaig shona duit/daoibh, Natale hilare et annum faustum, С Рождеством Христовым, Feliz navidad, Joyeux Noël, God jul och gott nytt år, ...

or just Happy Winter or is it Happy Summer if you live below the Equator! :POK

[Cutter]

I, also, will be avoiding FineBooks in any future contacts. I don't need to deal with fools.

John

Agreed! add another person to that list. Let's also put him in the thread of "sellers to avoid like the plague."

[mistercrowley]

Man he is just not a pleasant guy. I'll be directing my fellow collectors on other sites way from his store for sure.
I have to say though, it's not right to call him a dick. That's an insult to dicks everywhere

[Randall Flagg]

I think we have had enough of the name calling. I would ASK (not require) that folks refrain from the "dick calling".

[sgc1999]

HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I HAD NO IDEA THERE WERE THAT MANY WAYS TO SAY "CHILL THE HELL OUT ITS THE HOLIDAY SEASON" :)
NICE JOB CRinVA :)



I have twice composed a lenghtly reply only to lose it. Thus this shorter summarization follows:

I don't like being talked down to, nor called illiterate, nor do I like this inference to my friends at Calvin's Corner. We are in the high tech industry, wall street analysts, doctors, bookstore owners, specialty publishers, successful authors, retirees, veterans, soldiers, teachers, clerks, ... the list goes on and on. We are the single most concentrated authority on all things related to the Stephen King canon. We do collect "other" authors, its just this is a Stephen King based forum! Oh and yes, we were all once 12 years old!

Mostly I wanted to say that I trust and respect Ralph Mulleins explicitly. He is my friend as are most of the other daily contributors here on Calvin's Corner!

That being said I'll close with:

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, Gozhqq Keshmish, Glædelig jul og godt nytår, Joyeux Noël et bonne année, Mele Kalikimaka, Kellemes karácsonyt és boldog új évet, Nollaig shona duit/daoibh, Natale hilare et annum faustum, С Рождеством Христовым, Feliz navidad, Joyeux Noël, God jul och gott nytt år, ...

or just Happy Winter or is it Happy Summer if you live below the Equator! :POK

[Merlin1958]

I think we have had enough of the name calling. I would ASK (not require) that folks refrain from the "dick calling".


You are absolutely correct, Sir. However given the holiday season and all perhaps we should all chip in and get this gentleman a copy of the book "How to win friends and influence people"?

[Jimimck]

Well that did provide some entertaining reading material over morning tea. ;-)

So ah, who has an interesting auction to post?

[Rahfa]

Am I the only one who understands exactly what's going on with this whole Firestarter issue?

"ChristopherYArnold" is posing as "FineBooks" to harm the company's reputation, as a method to force them to lower their selling price on the Firestarter, thus enabling CYA to pick it up at a bargain basement price, and finally conclude this Ebay auction.

Obviously - obviously! - no business owned or operated by anyone with a clue would come to a message board frequented by most of SK's high-end collectors, brag about SK items that would make us "drool," but then won't sell us.

That's irrational. In 2011, there's no way a successfull business would be run that way. It would be insane, right?

I mean, I think it's pretty clear that this ChristopherYArnold is far more the criminal mastermind that we ever dared dream...truly the Professor Moriarty of the SK collecting world.

Or FineBooks is one weird-ass company...it's one or the other...

[Patrick]

...
Welcome to our site David. Hope you stick around, chat, and become friends with the top King collectors in the world. They are the ones that read your post and could be your customer.

Merry Christmas
You're a good man, Ralph.

[sgc1999]

hmmmm.
you may be on to something. maybe someone should alert the owners to this defamation of there reputation?

[Shannon]

Sorry Rahfa, nice theory, but FINEBOOK's join date was January of 2010.

[Rahfa]

Come on....you've never heard of the "long con?"

[mistercrowley]

Sounds like a porno

[Shannon]

:emot-butt:

lol love it

[Merlin1958]

Either way you look at it, that company has some bad-ass Mojo surrounding it and I for one am not going near it!!


:emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu::emot-cthulhu:

[Brice]

Personally I've decided I wish them the best in their every venture (which will not include me).

[The Library Policeman]

There is another David, who runs a Stephen King speciality bookstore, who is incredibly courteous, dedicated to customers and an all round nice guy.

I will be dealing with the nice David for many years to come I hope.

[Ari_Racing]

Ralph answered, as we say here in Argentina, "Con Altura" (textual translation would be "highly", but Classy is the word I was thinking in english).

[Stockerlone]

Paul Miller at Earthling Publications just found some more copies of BEST NEW HORROR deluxe edition (signed by King)
Selling them at issue price.

From his email:

"Also, I found that I still have a few copies of the deluxe edition of BEST NEW HORROR, signed by King, Ellison, Barker, Gaiman, Hill, Straub and over a dozen others, oversized and slipcased. Please first email me if you're interested in a copy ($250), don't send payment right away as someone else may have beaten you to the book."

His email is earthlingpub@yahoo.com

I tryed to get a book, but all were gone. Maybe someone can not pay, then I get a book...

:onfire::excited::nana::biggrin1::emot-roflolmao::thumbsup::wtf::lol:

[olverts]

So you did get a book ? :)

[Stockerlone]

So you did get a book ? :)

YES...i just get the info from Mr. Miller that there is ONE Book.
Only 250$ + pp... :drool:

Damn... this year my Christmas food is only OLD-bread and water:orely:

[olverts]

Congratulations Frank !
I´m lucky we´re going to my mother on christmas , otherwise it would have been bread and water for me too :)

[frik]

Congratulations, Frank. It's a great book - one of my favorite recent acquisitions.

sk

[Stockerlone]

Congratulations, Frank. It's a great book - one of my favorite recent acquisitions.

sk

Tks... it´s MY christmas present...
This year I start a new Christmas tradition ..... packet soup, old bread + cold water:wink:

[CurtSeattle]

wow
Miss a few days and look at all of the drama. crazy!

Someone should call Fine Books and find out if the owner is posting. "hi, I just want to confirm with you are in fact burning the bridge with the largest group of King (and other) book collectors in the world before we all write you off and ban you. thanks"

[Brice]

actually we generally lean towards not banning if we can help it...excluding spammers.

[Cook]

Hey !!
Are you calling me a Dick? WTF !
:smile:



Sorry Brice, I understand. What I meant to say ...

This guy is a Richard!

:)

[Shannon]

Frank, congrats! I was lucky enough to buy one from the publisher when they came out. A very well-produced book. You'll like it. :)

Shannon

[biomieg]

Lettered THE REGULATORS (BIN price $4,250) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-RARE-LETTERED-REGULATORS-BACHMAN-STEPHEN-KING-FINELY-BOUND-1-52-COPIES-/380392949820?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58912fc83c), apparently from Nicolas Cage's collection.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1996-RARE-LETTERED-REGULATORS-BACHMAN-STEPHEN-KING-FINELY-BOUND-1-52-COPIES-/00/s/NjAwWDMzOA==/$(KGrHqV,!l0E65N43oMOBO4,toBMZQ~~60_3.JPG

This seller is (probably unintentionally) funny:


This example of King’s ‘Bachman’ Regulators is also signed by Bachman as ‘Richard Cthulu Bachman’ on the bottom of the check on the limitation page. This is the ONLY copy of the lettered edition signed this way and curiously reveals Bachman’s middle name. Unique thusly.

Anyway, it's an awesome book.

[carlosdetweiller]

I think Barry Levin originally had the "Cthulu" Bachman for sale. Probably where Cage acquired it. I wonder what happened to the box?

[biomieg]

Indeed. And it also makes me wonder how many rich/famous people own King collectibles. We know that Frank Darabont is a collector and I'm pretty sure he actually likes King's work. Would Nicolas Cage have purchased the book as a piece of art or curiosa, or do you think he actually reads and likes King?

[WeDealInLead]

Nicolas Cage is a hardcore comic fan/collector too. It wouldn't surprise me he was into King too.

For Shannon's eyes only:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-Salems-Lot-signed-author-/120827012455?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c21d9e567

[Randall Flagg]

Lacking the box (to me) would significantly lower the value. Perhaps by as much as 50%.

[AKC]

RF, couldn't agree more......

$2,000 book without the box. TOPS

[biomieg]

What would you pay for this copy (I have no idea of the book's current market value)?

*edit: AKC beat me to it. Thanks!

[Randall Flagg]

I wouldn't even buy it. I would just save my money to buy the complete book.

[Brice]

It's pretty well known I'm a bit fanatical about all things even remotely Lovecraftian. If I had the money I'd buy this one and a boxed one, marry this one to the box and get rid of the other. Now I just need to win the lottery. :(

[Shannon]

WeDealInLead, I saw that earlier this morning, I like it! Not sure if it's real or not (why would someone get THAT book signed?) but it got me thinking ... An "inscribed to Shannon" subcollection of my collection. That could be nice. :) A bit of a treasure hunt I would think, lol

[WeDealInLead]

Probably sentimental value.

[Stockerlone]

A friend sells his:
Stephen King IT - ES EDITION PHANTASIA German HC slipcased limited 234/250 world-first-edition

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Stephen-King-EDITION-PHANTASIA-Welt-Erstausgabe-limitiert-Luxus-/170741342443?pt=Belletristik&hash=item27c0fa20eb

[AKC]

Lettered THE REGULATORS (BIN price $4,250)


SOLD FOR $3,970........

Wow, that's a lot of jack for a an incomplete S/L......

Really need the box.

[AKC]

Lettered THE REGULATORS (BIN price $4,250)


SOLD FOR $3,970........

Wow, that's a lot of jack for a an incomplete S/L......

Really need the box.



Apparently not......it's back up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-RARE-LETTERED-REGULATORS-BACHMAN-STEPHEN-KING-FINELY-BOUND-1-52-COPIES-/110792140059?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19cbb9e51b#ht_9047wt_782

[herbertwest]

WeDealInLead, I saw that earlier this morning, I like it! Not sure if it's real or not (why would someone get THAT book signed?) but it got me thinking ... An "inscribed to Shannon" subcollection of my collection. That could be nice. :) A bit of a treasure hunt I would think, lol

If anyone ever sees a book signed to someone called "Jeremy"...

[Garrell]

WeDealInLead, I saw that earlier this morning, I like it! Not sure if it's real or not (why would someone get THAT book signed?) but it got me thinking ... An "inscribed to Shannon" subcollection of my collection. That could be nice. :) A bit of a treasure hunt I would think, lol

If anyone ever sees a book signed to someone called "Jeremy"...

...or one signed "Garrell"...:tongue1:

[sgc1999]

i have actually come across a few with an incription for "Bob," one seemed like king really new him a bit.

[jhanic]

Set of 10 Dark Tower ARCs/proofs:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-set-proof-and-arc-copies-10-books-total-/130615598672?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1e694bde50

The Gunslinger "proof" is the unused variant cover, not the actual Plume proof, but overall a nice set.

Price seems a bit high, but not outrageous.

John

[Pasiuk57]

Mike/Michael is an easy name also!

[sgc1999]

OBSCURE REFERENCE...
"son of Garrell, KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!



WeDealInLead, I saw that earlier this morning, I like it! Not sure if it's real or not (why would someone get THAT book signed?) but it got me thinking ... An "inscribed to Shannon" subcollection of my collection. That could be nice. :) A bit of a treasure hunt I would think, lol

If anyone ever sees a book signed to someone called "Jeremy"...

...or one signed "Garrell"...:tongue1:

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I'd buy those 10 Dark Tower proofs if I had 1800 bucks, but I don't.

[Brice]

I desperately want that gunslinger.

[Randall Flagg]

Haven't seen many Talisman prints:
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/m-BsxwH9F6IuvUL-0YVd5Gg/140.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rowena-Morrill-Signed-Stephen-King-Print-Talisman-/380392446512?pt=Art_Prints&hash=item5891281a30)Rowena Morrill Signed Stephen King Print - The Talisman (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rowena-Morrill-Signed-Stephen-King-Print-Talisman-/380392446512?pt=Art_Prints&hash=item5891281a30)

http://q.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gifhttp://i.ebayimg.com/t/SHINING-All-work-and-no-play-makes-Jack-dull-boy-Horror-Stephen-King-T-Shirt-/00/s/MjYwWDI2MA==/$%28KGrHqYOKosE6e%29f2NK-BOyc,HGpHQ%7E%7E60_35.JPG



http://q.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif

Sell one like this (http://cgi5.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?SellLikeItem&_trksid=p4340.l2567&rt=nc&item=360411550107)
SHINING All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy Horror Stephen King T-Shirt (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHINING-All-work-and-no-play-makes-Jack-dull-boy-Horror-Stephen-King-T-Shirt-/360411550107?pt=US_Mens_Tshirts&var=&hash=item92b0634c7d)

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mmgVUONM8vX8KjR6oexBSqQ/140.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Shining-SIGNED-Autographed-Paperback-1980-Signet-Movie-Tie-in-/140658416741?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20bfe51c65)STEPHEN KING The Shining SIGNED Autographed Paperback 1980 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Shining-SIGNED-Autographed-Paperback-1980-Signet-Movie-Tie-in-/140658416741?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20bfe51c65)

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/m7A1zfg7DLCCCWiATEaZgWQ/140.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-Dark-Tower-pins-buttons-badges-gunslinger-KA-Stephen-King-/170715044254?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bf68d99e)19 Dark Tower pins buttons badges gunslinger KA Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-Dark-Tower-pins-buttons-badges-gunslinger-KA-Stephen-King-/170715044254?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27bf68d99e)

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/m/mPxxcOdsJ_Umhunw1DP0qEg/140.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shawshank-Redemption-Cross-Stitch-Kit-Stephen-King-Tim-Robbins-/110731293076?pt=UK_Crafts_CrossStitch_RL&hash=item19c8197194)Shawshank Redemption Cross Stitch Kit Stephen King - Tim Robbins (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shawshank-Redemption-Cross-Stitch-Kit-Stephen-King-Tim-Robbins-/110731293076?pt=UK_Crafts_CrossStitch_RL&hash=item19c8197194)

[Cook]

I'll sign one to both Jeremy & Garrell, look for it next week on feebay. LOL
Honestly, the 1st thing I thought of when I saw the "Shannon" sig is that it was fake. but I'm not really good at sorting real from fake. FWIW





WeDealInLead, I saw that earlier this morning, I like it! Not sure if it's real or not (why would someone get THAT book signed?) but it got me thinking ... An "inscribed to Shannon" subcollection of my collection. That could be nice. :) A bit of a treasure hunt I would think, lol

If anyone ever sees a book signed to someone called "Jeremy"...

...or one signed "Garrell"...:tongue1:

[idlewarnings]

I think the book inscribed to Shannon is the real deal.

[Johnny007]

#6 will never come up for sale on its own, therefore the only way to get it, is to buy a full set. That basically means #6 is worth the same as a full set.

I don't see it as unreasonable. I've sold 2 complete sets. Both more than 3K. It's said there are only 12 copies of 6. Makes a full set very difficult to own. And this set has #1 signed. And not just signed but to one of King's agents and a good friend. Makes for great association set and pretty much one of kind. Ot at least, "Very" unique. It should also be noted there were three bidders over $4200. Shows a strong interest to me.

I totally agree with every word you say. Its not me trying to downgrade the price. I think the price the seller paid is the market value.

EDIT: I'm one of the six with a full set!

Here's the Green Mile proof story on this auction. I wanted to chime in when it happened but no one knew me so I thought it would be more appropriate to introduce myself and then provide the details.

Background: I owned (still do) a full set prior to this auction. Condition is Fine++. I paid $2,600 for it a few years ago. There was a second potential buyer then and I was lucky that the seller sold to me. Betts sold a similar set a few weeks/months earlier and I knew that was a ballpark price. I also knew that there were only a small number of complete sets in acceptable condition available. Stu said six worldwide but I think it's probably 10-12. I know it's a rare set.

I work a lot and don't have as much time for this as I'd like. So after I came home from the office on a Sunday evening, I discovered this lot on Ebay. Apparently it was available starting that Friday night. I'm not sure what the start price was but the seller clearly did not know what he had. He had a reserve of maybe $2,000 and a BIN of $2,500. By the time I saw the listing there was NO BIN. In fact, I was unaware of a BIN when I placed my first bid. It was only after I placed my first bid ($2,300) that I had a hint of a BIN. My screen flashed "BIN at $2,500 was no longer available" as my bid went through. I saw that I was "the clubhouse leader" and decided to call the seller and see if he'd sell for the BIN right then and there. To my surprise, he said "no". He saw that there was a lot of action and thought that this would go higher so he was going to see how things would work out. Very upset, I asked why he had a BIN in the first place -- no response.

Four days pass and no action. Then I made a mistake. Someone topped my high bid and I just happened to be on Ebay. I immediately outbid them in a kneejerk reaction...and then increased my own high bid. I decided that I would call the seller again and offer $4,400. That was $1,700 more than his BIN and I think $2,200 more than his reserve. He said he was coming through my town the following week and asked if I could pay cash. I told him I thought so but I needed to check one thing and I'd call him back when I got home -- 45 minutes later. If I could provide cash, we had a deal...or so I thought. In the intervening time, he saw more dollar signs and the greed really set in. I called and he talked to a friend and he/she convinced him that letting the auction run its course was the best thing for him to do. I was beyond upset! We had a deal! He said that there was so much activity that he had to keep the auction open. And he had someone else offer him $4,200 (between the time I called 45 minutes earlier and now) that he just felt that this would go to $5,000-$6,000. I told him that there would now be no action until the end and then there'd be about pop. I bit my tongue and said goodbye. And then I cussed for 15 minutes.

If I'd have seen the item when first advertised, it would be mine at a nice $2,500 price. I knew what I was willing to pay but I knew people would recognize that it was a good price. The association to Ralph V. is what commanded a premium for me. If this sold at a Sotheby's or Christie's auction, the non-King bidders would put a premium on it and make it so much more costly. I didn't want it to ever get to that point.

I put in a snipe bid. Never did that before and I was nervous as could be. I knew there were other bidders -- one for sure, maybe two. I know who they are now and am glad that they did not go higher. One sniped and came up short. I through a non-snipe bid out there just to make sure my computer still worked, lol. The suspense was killing me...and it was late...and I had a big day ahead of me. I saw the last minute bids come through and, luckily, I won the auction.

I paid immediately and he delivered the books on his way through town. He wanted immediate feedback on Ebay claiming he'd have to wait three weeks to get paid if he didn't get positive feedback. Sounded like BS. I waited for a couple of days before I sent any.

So, for better or worse and as already said, I think that market value has been established. There were two people in addition to me who were willing to pay at least $4,300 for the set. And Camelot sold their set for $4,500 last week. It went two days after it was advertised. Maybe we should see just how many complete sets there are out there. Is six the right number? Or is 10-12 more accurate? Does someone want to start such a quest? Anyway, hope I didn't offend anyone and that someone found this recap interesting and/or worthwhile.

[Shannon]

I found it very interesting, thank you for the story. :)

[jhanic]

Thanks for the story. I've also wondered about how many complete sets (which means, of course, how many #6s) there are out there.

John

[Pasiuk57]

I have a complete set
Who else does?

[biomieg]

So far I count four: Alan one set, Mike one set, and our new member John has two sets.

[EXPLORER]

So far I count four: Alan one set, Mike one set, and our new member John has two sets.
I know of another member that has a complete set as well.. (who lurks more than posts).

[biomieg]

I can make a few educated guesses on top of that... I'm pretty sure there are more than six full sets but probably no more than ten.

[Sir_Boomme]

I have a complete set....

[Brice]

I'm not sure, but I imagine Bob and Hutch would.

[Patrick]

That was a good story, John. Thanks for sharing.

[sentinel]

I've got a complete set also.....that's at least six.

[carlosdetweiller]

I've got a set. That makes seven?

[Rahfa]

Good story....his comment about Paypal is true - if you don't have a lot of feedback, Paypal will hold your money for 21 days or until feedback is left. For some reason, I briefly fell into that category, but after one successful auction it reverted back to immediate credit.

[mistercrowley]

Yeah I had the same thing happen with PayPal. It's a pain in the ass but I understand why they do it.

[carlosdetweiller]

Someone might want to consider buying this copy of CARRIE. I think it is the rare one with the book title printed horizontally on the spine. According to Peter Schneider it was discovered prior to distribution that the title was not completely visible when the book was shelved. So they pulled them and reprinted the dust jackets to have the title running vertically. He once told me that none were ever distributed for sale. I'm not completely sure that is true but I do think that they are scarce.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350514688341?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Here are some photos from my collection showing the differences.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/carrienewdjspines-1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/carrienewdjs-1.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/carrienewdj3.jpg

[CRinVA]

Dont understand - if it was pulled but the book is a 13th printing. Is this a late printing with an original (not used) dust jacket?

[carlosdetweiller]

There was only one printing of this particular edition. The 13th printing refers to the overall publishing history of the book by Doubleday, beginning in 1974.

[CRinVA]

So its a leter printing but unique as the only printing with the horizontal Carrie on the enge of the book jacket? Right?

[Randall Flagg]

So its a leter printing but unique as the only printing with the horizontal Carrie on the enge of the book jacket? Right?
Correct. The printing is not unique-the DJ is.

[carlosdetweiller]

So its a leter printing but unique as the only printing with the horizontal Carrie on the enge of the book jacket? Right?

Yes. It's just the dust jacket that makes it collectible. Withdrawn, supposedly, before publication and reprinted. I had posted the pictures before and several members thought it was a cool item. I noticed in the current eBay auction that it was the withdrawn jacket version and thought it might be of interest to someone. It's just something different, scarce and not too expensive.

[WeDealInLead]

http://www.centipedepress.com/studieshorror/carrie.html

Carrie (the movie) study from Centipede Press. 100 made.

[Bev Vincent]

I'll be reviewing this book -- along with the one on The Exorcist -- for Dead Reckonings #11.

[AKC]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Edwin-King-Signed-Autographed-11-22-63-BOOK-First-Print-1st-Ed-GEORGIA-/260916984818?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cbfdd3bf2#ht_500wt_922

Note Sig.....

[idlewarnings]

Cool. You don't see that every day.

[jhanic]

I think that's the first one I've seen. Neat!

John

[carlosdetweiller]

I've never seen it before either.

[CRinVA]

Nor have I and I must say that personally I don't like it - not saying it's a fake - just saying I don't care for the look of it in general. Maybe it is a one of a kind, but not worth $500 to me. And why would the seller not incloude at least the wrist band as some sort of provenance to its proof!

[Hutch]

count me in for one GM proof set

[evilash]

I have to admit the sig looks really strange like that. It would be cool to have though!

[Johnny007]

At lunch now so just time for a couple of comments here in Calvin's Corner. Why would he "all of a sudden" sign his middle name at a huge event like this? Why sign that way for this person? And the signature starts in one direction and then his middle and last name come from another direction. I'm not an expert but I just don't like it.

[carlosdetweiller]

I was thinking some of those same thoughts but I think the signature is real. I was thinking that someone asked him to sign his full name as he had already started signing the book. He may have looked up at whoever asked him and then restarted with the middle name giving it an uneven appearance. Just a guess.

[Johnny007]

I don't know -- the point you make is sound but doesn't that seem out of character for him? It's not that bad after you look at it for an entire lunch hour, lol. Maybe the SK Mod can ask him if he signed his middle name at the Georgia signing. And if he did, maybe he will explain why he did it... Just a thought.

[Pasiuk57]

I spoke with the seller
he asked King to sign it with his middle name and he said no. He went back to get a second book signed and he said "I don't know if I can do that...I guess I can" He then said" I usually don't ever sign my middle name" He had photos of the signing also. Seems really legit to me now that I spoke with him. He knew it was unusual and kinda crammed in but definitely happened.

[AKC]

Did somebody here buy it?

AKC

[Johnny007]

Thanks for the information. Unusual -- and cramped, but legit. At any rate, the seller must have gotten the price he wanted because it wasn't listed when I last looked. Thanks again.

[Randall Flagg]

I think it's legit-I just don't know, and I am sure the market will dictate what it's worth. Perhaps $20 per letter....E..D..W..I..N-$100 extra.

[Brice]

Should the n and I be reversed in Edwin just for consistency's sake. I'm thinking it should read Edwni. :orely:

[mikeC]

I spoke with the seller
he asked King to sign it with his middle name and he said no. He went back to get a second book signed and he said "I don't know if I can do that...I guess I can" He then said" I usually don't ever sign my middle name" He had photos of the signing also. Seems really legit to me now that I spoke with him. He knew it was unusual and kinda crammed in but definitely happened.

Geez that's really uncool that he did that so he could make a few extra bucks for the signature.
Sorry I think that's totally lame.
If someone did that just to show it off and have something unique in their collection that would be cool but turn it around and sell it right away AFTER already getting one book signed is like treating Steve like an ATM.

[mikeC]

I really like this Mist poster/print
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Daniel-Dangers-Mondo-Mystery-Print-Mist-2011-Poster-Stephen-King-/300635465932?pt=Art_Prints&hash=item45ff4528cc

[Jimimck]

Geez that's really uncool that he did that so he could make a few extra bucks for the signature.
Sorry I think that's totally lame.
If someone did that just to show it off and have something unique in their collection that would be cool but turn it around and sell it right away AFTER already getting one book signed is like treating Steve like an ATM.


Yeah I can see your point. It's stuff like this that can add to Steve's attitude towards collectors...

[sgc1999]

I think its legit. Kind of a slap in the face to sell it, since he actually got a few books signed. But whatever. I still prefer ANY older clear sig with just his first and last name thats actually legible.

[Rahfa]

I spoke with the seller
he asked King to sign it with his middle name and he said no. He went back to get a second book signed and he said "I don't know if I can do that...I guess I can" He then said" I usually don't ever sign my middle name" He had photos of the signing also. Seems really legit to me now that I spoke with him. He knew it was unusual and kinda crammed in but definitely happened.

Geez that's really uncool that he did that so he could make a few extra bucks for the signature.
Sorry I think that's totally lame.
If someone did that just to show it off and have something unique in their collection that would be cool but turn it around and sell it right away AFTER already getting one book signed is like treating Steve like an ATM.

Agree....more power to him for selling it, good for him, but it doesn't make him any less tacky.

I'm not even saying he shouldn't sell it, but it simply rubs me the wrong way. Especially since I asked SK to put my name on a book - proving I'm NOT going to sell it - and he didn't...so I'm sort of personally annoyed.

But, $500 is legit money, and it's kind of silly to turn that down just so you have a signature with an extra word...so tacky, yes, but still a good idea to sell.

[Shannon]

SURRISE EBAY AUCTION #1 - LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-12-PENNYWISE-STEPHEN-KING-CLOWN-1-6-HOT-TOYS-SIDESHOW-FIGURE-RARE-/130618264826?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e69748cfa)

SURPISE EBAY AUCTION #2 - LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-All-Natual-Sleep-Aid-Pill-Bottle-/250955891151?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6e2301cf)

First one is really nice, but too rich for my blood, even if I had the money to buy it ... And the second one is a true WTF item.

[Brice]

Take 2 and die before morning. :lol:

I like the first one, but noo where close to THAT much.

[Shannon]

"TAKE 2 AND DIE BEFOR MORNING"

lol

[Brice]

It may be worth ordering that as a christmas present for my boss. :ninja:

[Jimimck]

Is it me, or does your avatar look like Jeremy Clarkson from Top Gear, Brice?

[Brice]

I honestly don't know. It's supposed to be H. P. Lovecraft.

[Randall Flagg]

IT Signed Limited (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200689888645?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

[AKC]

Nice price on a 1st/1st Signed Trade of UTD.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Under-Dome-Hand-Signed-HC-DJ-1st-ed-1st-pr-First-Edition-Auto-/150721604619?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2317b52c0b#ht_502wt_689

Kind of "lost in the middle" of all of the 11/22/63 auctions...

AKC

P.S. My 500th Post!!!

[Patrick]

IT Signed Limited (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200689888645?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Up over $500 already!

Good luck with the auction, Jerome. Make sure the bidders are clear that the gift edition (also pictured in the photos) is not included.

[Randall Flagg]

IT Signed Limited (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200689888645?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Up over $500 already!

Good luck with the auction, Jerome. Make sure the bidders are clear that the gift edition (also pictured in the photos) is not included.
In the auction it clearly (In bright red) states: NOTE: The Signed Limited is the Black case on the left in both pictures-you are bidding on that book only.

[Jimimck]

Come on it's Christmas, include the gift edition as well.....

:wink:

[Merlin1958]

Come on it's Christmas, include the gift edition as well.....

:wink:

Yeah, Crow-man and throw in your S/L The Stand as a sweetner!!!!!


:xizao:

[Jimimck]

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/images/Take5_fluid/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by jimimck http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/images/Take5_fluid/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?p=662100#post662100)
Come on it's Christmas, include the gift edition as well.....

:wink:



Yeah, Crow-man and throw in your S/L The Stand as a sweetner!!!!!



Add in a Skeleton Crew S/L and I'll bid now.....

[Shannon]

lol Merlin called RF Crow-Man! I'm glad that's catching on.

[Merlin1958]

lol Merlin called RF Crow-Man! I'm glad that's catching on.

LOL That's a "one time" thing Shannon!!!! RF is a consummate gentleman, I hope to get a one time pass!!! LOL LOL


:emot-cthulhu:

[Jimimck]

You know you won't be able to log on for a week when he sees that right?

[Merlin1958]

You know you won't be able to log on for a week when he sees that right?

I'll blame it on Ralph!!! LOL LOL Jerome is a great guy, he wouldn't do me like that!!! LOL

Speaking of which, Jerome, RF (with Patrick), funds this site on his own dime. Not that he would necessarily accept it, but he should allow donations. What do you all think??? I'm in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean this site does so much for so many, I have no problems kicking in so to speak. This is an un-solicited request but a kind of 'do the right thing, or don't" kinda thing, totally "spur of the moment". Just my personal thoughts!!!

[Patrick]

IT Signed Limited (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200689888645?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Up over $500 already!

Good luck with the auction, Jerome. Make sure the bidders are clear that the gift edition (also pictured in the photos) is not included.
In the auction it clearly (In bright red) states: NOTE: The Signed Limited is the Black case on the left in both pictures-you are bidding on that book only.
What? Who has time to read words? Photos is where it's at, man!




Merlin, stay on topic. :P

[Merlin1958]

IT Signed Limited (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200689888645?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)
Up over $500 already!

Good luck with the auction, Jerome. Make sure the bidders are clear that the gift edition (also pictured in the photos) is not included.
In the auction it clearly (In bright red) states: NOTE: The Signed Limited is the Black case on the left in both pictures-you are bidding on that book only.
What? Who has time to read words? Photos is where it's at, man!




Merlin, stay on topic. :P

Sorry, my bad!!!

[ELazansky]

I wasn't sure if this was the right place to put this, but Barnes and Noble is selling a King omnibus as part of their leather-bound book line - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stephen-king-stephen-king/1100060768?ean=9780307292056&itm=2&usri=stephen+king+three+novels

[biomieg]

I think someone posted this earlier in another thread. I don't like the way the book looks... at all. If you want a leatherbound edition, I'd rather go for one of those slipcased leatherbound omnibus sets with King's book and, what was it, Isaac Asimov and Ludlum?

*edit: this is the one I'm talking about:

http://www.ha.com/common/proxyImage.php?ebay=683-112081-1-75

[AKC]

11/22/63 SL for $350.00......

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A16%257C66%253A3%257C39%253 A1&rt=nc&_nkw=stephen+king+signed&_ipg=100&_os=C%7CD&_pos=49506&_sticky=1&_stpos=49506&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=10&_sc=1#item2c61aedb67

[Room 217 Caretaker]

11/22/63 SL for $350.00......

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A16%257C66%253A3%257C39%253 A1&rt=nc&_nkw=stephen+king+signed&_ipg=100&_os=C%7CD&_pos=49506&_sticky=1&_stpos=49506&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=10&_sc=1#item2c61aedb67

Question......With all the issues with missing signed pages, damages, etc. Would anyone here be comfortable buying an unopened book from Ebay? If you did, do you think S&S would help you with a replacement if something was wrong?

Most Ebayers would probably refund if something was wrong (OK I said most).

Just curious to other thoughts

[Randall Flagg]

So far I have only heard of one book missing a signature, and one with two signature pages. Everything else has been damage from shoddy packaging.

[Patrick]

11/22/63 SL for $350.00......

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A16%257C66%253A3%257C39%253 A1&rt=nc&_nkw=stephen+king+signed&_ipg=100&_os=C%7CD&_pos=49506&_sticky=1&_stpos=49506&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=10&_sc=1#item2c61aedb67

Question......With all the issues with missing signed pages, damages, etc. Would anyone here be comfortable buying an unopened book from Ebay? If you did, do you think S&S would help you with a replacement if something was wrong?

Most Ebayers would probably refund if something was wrong (OK I said most).

Just curious to other thoughts
I am never comfortable buying unopened S/L's on eBay because I prefer the seller to first inspect what they sell. So, if it's unopened, I'm not comfortable until I receive the item, tear off the shrinkwrap, and make sure everything is in order.

[killbourne]

So far I have only heard of one book missing a signature, and one with two signature pages. Everything else has been damage from shoddy packaging.

THeres two, because I had to return my book because there wasnt a signature in the s/l.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

So far I have only heard of one book missing a signature, and one with two signature pages. Everything else has been damage from shoddy packaging.

THeres two, because I had to return my book because there wasnt a signature in the s/l.

I know of one also, she had to send it back for replacement.

Mulleins

[killbourne]

Mulleins, has she got her replacement back from S&S? If so, how long did it take? sorry for all the questions.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Mulleins, has she got her replacement back from S&S? If so, how long did it take? sorry for all the questions.

I think it took roughly 14 days for the whole process. She felt very uncomfortable sending her book but they did take care of it. A very nice copy showed back up. I'm going to be selling it for her. $385 shipped.

Mulleins

[Merlin1958]

I think someone posted this earlier in another thread. I don't like the way the book looks... at all. If you want a leatherbound edition, I'd rather go for one of those slipcased leatherbound omnibus sets with King's book and, what was it, Isaac Asimov and Ludlum?

*edit: this is the one I'm talking about:

http://www.ha.com/common/proxyImage.php?ebay=683-112081-1-75

Hey I got that edition, too. Great minds, Mike. Great minds...............!! LOL

[Jimimck]

Looks like a cool set guys. Hmmm, might have to check out Ebay.

[Merlin1958]

Looks like a cool set guys. Hmmm, might have to check out Ebay.

It is. Very well done. The "Modern Classics" angle was what struck me more than anything. Plus I love Asimov and the "Foundation" series as well.

[Shannon]

Re: The leatherbound "Modern Classics" set above. The OCD personality in me is ripping his hair out due to Stephen King titles not being in any sort of order whatsoever. Not chronological, not alphabetical ... why would they DO that!? Why why why!?

[Randall Flagg]

Re: The leatherbound "Modern Classics" set above. The OCD personality in me is ripping his hair out due to Stephen King titles not being in any sort of order whatsoever. Not chronological, not alphabetical ... why would they DO that!? Why why why!?
To upset you. It worked.

[Merlin1958]

Re: The leatherbound "Modern Classics" set above. The OCD personality in me is ripping his hair out due to Stephen King titles not being in any sort of order whatsoever. Not chronological, not alphabetical ... why would they DO that!? Why why why!?

LOL Shannon. What struck me from the get go was that they included NS a collection of short stories and not another novel.

[carlosdetweiller]

Re: The leatherbound "Modern Classics" set above. The OCD personality in me is ripping his hair out due to Stephen King titles not being in any sort of order whatsoever. Not chronological, not alphabetical ... why would they DO that!? Why why why!?

They are in the exact order my favorite to my least favorite of the four titles. It's really pretty simple.

[Jimimck]

They are in the exact order my favorite to my least favorite of the four titles. It's really pretty simple.


I think I'd have to swap "Salem's and Night Shift and then it would be the same for me...

[Randall Flagg]

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mjP2bD6Xt4NVKke_b9iS02w/140.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-FABIAN-BOOK-COVER-DRAWING-STEPHEN-KING-/290636798002?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item43ab4d9832)STEPHEN FABIAN BOOK COVER DRAWING STEPHEN KING (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-FABIAN-BOOK-COVER-DRAWING-STEPHEN-KING-/290636798002?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item43ab4d9832)

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/m4cLEhhO3ZPJBEIf8Z8VRWA/140.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Under-Bridge-Illustration-Stephen-Kings-/270877341637?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item3f118c37c5)"Under the Bridge:" Illustration for Stephen King's IT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Under-Bridge-Illustration-Stephen-Kings-/270877341637?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item3f118c37c5)

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mVXbFRdKMvAOCeFPZHjfYWw/140.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Short-Stories-Signed-Autograph-FRAMED-Custom-LOA-2007-American-Book-/380394479219?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5891471e73)STEPHEN KING Short Stories Signed Autograph FRAMED Custom LOA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Short-Stories-Signed-Autograph-FRAMED-Custom-LOA-2007-American-Book-/380394479219?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5891471e73)

[Tito_Villa]

I would love to own that IT original art!

[Nerak]

I had to return my s/l 11/22/63 cause it was damaged in shipping. And yeah, I have a perfect copy back now and it took about two weeks.

[Brice]

I wonder if S&S has the sense to sell all these damaged books or if they'll just desroy them.

[CRinVA]

They should have a Scratch & Dent sale!

People that could not afford might get a second chance and mostly these damages are minor! :-)

[TwistedNadine]

Havent been on for a while but I thot I would update anyone who followed my S&S horror story: I did get the SL and turned around and sold it for just over 400, but I also got the trade edition from them which I was going to send back (if you recall I had cancelled that order) but turns out they credited my credit card not only for the trade edition but also for "shipping" that in fact I never actually paid. So I ended up making a nice profit on the SL and getting a free 1st1st trade out of it. S&S do suck but at least my story has a satisfactory ending...

[TwistedNadine]

I thot I would post this one. I compared his early sigs (theres pics on a thread here somewhere) and there are similarities. Tho I dont think this is signed by King I think its worthy of posting...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200690678189?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[Randall Flagg]

I thot I would post this one. I compared his early sigs (theres pics on a thread here somewhere) and there are similarities. Tho I dont think this is signed by King I think its worthy of posting...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200690678189?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
I seriously doubt that is Stephen King's note and signature.

[Brice]

They should have a Scratch & Dent sale!

People that could not afford might get a second chance and mostly these damages are minor! :-)

They should, but I have doubts that they are that smart.

[stevohump]

I think someone posted this earlier in another thread. I don't like the way the book looks... at all. If you want a leatherbound edition, I'd rather go for one of those slipcased leatherbound omnibus sets with King's book and, what was it, Isaac Asimov and Ludlum?

*edit: this is the one I'm talking about:

http://www.ha.com/common/proxyImage.php?ebay=683-112081-1-75

Could anybody tell me anything about this collection. Publisher? Website for purchase? Anything would be helpful. Thanks yall

[Niels]

Publisher is "Peerage Books"

[biomieg]

Niels is right. And it's an older publication from the UK (1986) so your best bet is probably eBay or ABE Books.

[Merlin1958]

Niels is right. And it's an older publication from the UK (1986) so your best bet is probably eBay or ABE Books.

That's where I got mine, ebay.

[herbertwest]

HAVEN, season 1 press kit.

I have only seen 4-5 maximum of those
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160704456815&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:FR:1123c

[Shannon]

Sold. :) Thanks.

[herbertwest]

Glad that it stays among 'at home' :-)

[neosatus]

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mIUPAD9r2W3QVck7ONfc6tw/140.jpg $749 BIN Make an Offer http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-25th-Anniversary-Signed-Limited-Cemetery-Dance-/330661987606?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4cfcfd8516

Curious how low they'd go...

[WeDealInLead]

There's another for $799 up and it comes paired with the gift edition.

[Niels]

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mIUPAD9r2W3QVck7ONfc6tw/140.jpg $749 BIN Make an Offer http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-25th-Anniversary-Signed-Limited-Cemetery-Dance-/330661987606?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4cfcfd8516

Curious how low they'd go...

Always interested how you can make a picture of the limitation-page when the copy is "in the box an still in the shrink wrap" :orely:

[ELazansky]

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mIUPAD9r2W3QVck7ONfc6tw/140.jpg $749 BIN Make an Offer http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-25th-Anniversary-Signed-Limited-Cemetery-Dance-/330661987606?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4cfcfd8516

Curious how low they'd go...

Always interested how you can make a picture of the limitation-page when the copy is "in the box an still in the shrink wrap" :orely:

Well, it didn't actually come in shrink-wrap. It was just in the bubble-wrap, which would have been easy enough for them to take off, snap the picture, and then put it back in.

[herbertwest]

Sealed "DARK SCORE STORIES" for sale
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190619364713&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:FR:1123

[Randall Flagg]

Last few hours for a S/L IT: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200689888645?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[Patrick]

Last few hours for a S/L IT: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200689888645?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Wow, great sales price, Jerome. Congrats!

[Shannon]

Dammit. Just placed my highest possible bid on the Dark Score Stories and I'm still not the highest bidder. So sad. :(

[jhanic]

I wouldn't be surprised to see that copy of Dark Score Stories to go for more than $200.

John

[herbertwest]

MARK GEYER do remarques.
www.etsy.com/listing/86812741/rose-madder-remarque

Stephen King IT 25th Anniversary Cigarette Case with Built in Lighter Wallet Card Holder (isnt it some kind of copyright infringement?)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/89156987/stephen-king-it-25th-anniversary

Green Car-Stephen King's-Like-Christine 8 x 10 Art Photograph (==> very nice picture!)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83439662/green-car-stephen-kings-like-christine-8

Pennywise The Clown - Stephen King's IT (i already have too many stuff on my keyrings, but this one is cool!)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88651967/pennywise-the-clown-stephen-kings-it

[AKC]

Relativey cheap copy of 11/22/63...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-Under-Dome-U-S-Signed-Limited-Edition-original-unopened-box-/140670569268?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item20c09e8b34#ht_500wt_922

AKC

EDIT: NO IT IS NOT! IT'S UTD.....MY BAD!

[neosatus]

That's a copy of UTD--saw it last night, box fooled me at first too lol

[Jimimck]

The Dark Half Bird Seed - classic

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Half-Promo-Bird-Seed-Steven-King-George-Romero-1993-RARE-/350493299906?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519b0754c2

[Brice]

I have one. :)


I believe Stockerlone has been waiting for one of those to show up.

[Randall Flagg]

The Dark Half Bird Seed - classic

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Half-Promo-Bird-Seed-Steven-King-George-Romero-1993-RARE-/350493299906?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item519b0754c2
Wow $40.

[Shannon]

It does seem a little high for some bird seed. Does anyone remember what the last few sold for?

[Stockerlone]

I have one. :)


I believe Stockerlone has been waiting for one of those to show up.

YES:wtf: i realy want the bird seed. The last one was expensive.
My big problem is... Talked with someone from the German custom office
- Importation from bird seed to Germany = No chance:emot-flame:

[Brice]

smuggle :ninja:


Shannon- I forget how much I paid for mine a few years back. I've only seen one or two since then and none before the one I got.

[mikeC]

HAVEN, season 1 press kit.

I have only seen 4-5 maximum of those
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160704456815&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:FR:1123c

This is one of the few promo items I'd love to have.
I've never seen it on US ebay and I have only seen pics on Lilja's, I'm wondering if it is UK press kit...

[Shannon]

Stephen King - The Dark Half - PC 1st Edition with Bloody Handprints Big Box NEW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Dark-Half-PC-1st-Edition-Bloody-Handprints-Big-Box-NEW-/280781709109?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item415fe4df35)

Stephen King - The Dark Half - PC 2nd Edition Big Box - NEW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Dark-Half-PC-2nd-Edition-Big-Box-NEW-/270863652096?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f10bb5500)

Stephen King signed letter with content rare autograph author (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-letter-content-rare-autograph-author-/320817660555?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab239028b)

Framed and Matted Photo of Stephen King's House at Dusk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Framed-and-Matted-Photo-Stephen-Kings-House-Dusk-/250962871111?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item3a6e8d8347)

Stephen King Novelty PLASTIC Credit Card Gag Gift for Christmas or New Years (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Novelty-PLASTIC-Credit-Card-Gag-Gift-Christmas-New-Years-/270882843508?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f11e02b74)

[herbertwest]

HAVEN, season 1 press kit.

I have only seen 4-5 maximum of those
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160704456815&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:FR:1123c

This is one of the few promo items I'd love to have.
I've never seen it on US ebay and I have only seen pics on Lilja's, I'm wondering if it is UK press kit...

there was no UK press kit. that's the american one.

[Stockerlone]

Stephen King - The Dark Half - PC 1st Edition with Bloody Handprints Big Box NEW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Dark-Half-PC-1st-Edition-Bloody-Handprints-Big-Box-NEW-/280781709109?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item415fe4df35)

Stephen King - The Dark Half - PC 2nd Edition Big Box - NEW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Dark-Half-PC-2nd-Edition-Big-Box-NEW-/270863652096?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item3f10bb5500)

Stephen King signed letter with content rare autograph author (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-letter-content-rare-autograph-author-/320817660555?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab239028b)

Framed and Matted Photo of Stephen King's House at Dusk (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Framed-and-Matted-Photo-Stephen-Kings-House-Dusk-/250962871111?pt=Art_Photo_Images&hash=item3a6e8d8347)

Stephen King Novelty PLASTIC Credit Card Gag Gift for Christmas or New Years (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Novelty-PLASTIC-Credit-Card-Gag-Gift-Christmas-New-Years-/270882843508?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f11e02b74)

I need the The Dark Half - PC 2nd Edition Big Box - NEW... Still sealed is nice ... but it´s to expensive :doh:

[mikeC]

"there was no UK press kit. that's the american one. "


Hrrrmmm. Good to know.

[Jimimck]

Maybe the seller would lie for you as to what it is in the package? I'd do that for someone....

[Shannon]

For my friends, of course I would. ;)

[Randall Flagg]

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/m/mwo5LOmMiMxmDzF-mCtWM2g/140.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Author-Stephen-King-High-School-YB-Carrie-Salems-Lot-The-Shining-Dark-Tower-It-/260922357039?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc02f352f)Author Stephen King High School YB~Carrie~Salem​'s Lot~The (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Author-Stephen-King-High-School-YB-Carrie-Salems-Lot-The-Shining-Dark-Tower-It-/260922357039?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc02f352f)


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1325275675-King%20yearbook%20photo.jpg

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/m/mkinBurk-VPNFYzeY_ZFBcA/140.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-HARLAN-ELLISON-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LETTERED-ONLY-ONE-WORLD-/120835949445?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c22624385)http://q.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gifULTRA RARE HARLAN ELLISON, STEPHEN KING SIGNED LETTERED ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-HARLAN-ELLISON-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LETTERED-ONLY-ONE-WORLD-/120835949445?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c22624385)

[Shannon]

Damn, I really want that yearbook (I have two other ones) but that is quite a bit of money ...

[Ben Staad]

Damn, I really want that yearbook (I have two other ones) but that is quite a bit of money ...

I like it as well however (like you said) it's a lot of scratch. I have a goal of purchasing a Gunslinger 1st this year (2012) and I must abstain.

[Jimimck]

If anyone needs a Firestarter S/L dustjacket:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-Firestarter-Signed-Limited-Ed-Phantasia-Press-Dust-Jacket-/140670910778?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item20c0a3c13a

[Randall Flagg]

Wow $75 already. I think I have one or two of these in a tube.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I just obtained one within the last year from the former publisher for $35, but I was a friend of a friend, so to speak. My original has a tiny tear in it. But I never put the new DJ on the book because I didn't want to fold it. I will frame it one of these days.

[jhanic]

I have an extra one that is signed by Whelan.

John

[biomieg]

I got my FIRESTARTER DJ off eBay for $40 (in 2010 I think). I remember seeing more for sale.

[Shannon]

NIB STEPHEN KING COLOGNE FOR MEN 6.8 OZ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIB-STEPHEN-KING-COLOGNE-MEN-6-8-OZ-/350519878057?pt=fragrance&hash=item519c9ce1a9)

WTF? Is this our Stephen King?

[Randall Flagg]

That is bizarre.

[AKC]

Does anyone want to part with one of the extra S/L Firestarter DJ copies?

If so, send me a PM with details!!!

Thanks!

AKC

[Merlin1958]

AKC, there's one I saw yesterday on ebay for $75 but I don't have a link.


Edit: Her it is!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-Firestarter-Signed-Limited-Ed-Phantasia-Press-Dust-Jacket-/140670910778?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item20c0a3c13a

[Jimimck]

Anyone looking for a copy of The Eyes of the Dragon?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EYES-DRAGON-Signed-STEVEN-KING-LIMITED-EDITION-269-w-Extras-/350509268665?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item519bfafeb9

[Ben Staad]

Anyone looking for a copy of The Eyes of the Dragon?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EYES-DRAGON-Signed-STEVEN-KING-LIMITED-EDITION-269-w-Extras-/350509268665?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item519bfafeb9

Very tempting for me.

[Shannon]

Cujo S/L - BIN $600 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUJO-hc-slipcase-Limited-Edition-Signed-Numbered-Stephen-King-312-750-/350519943636?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item519c9de1d4)

Wish I had the money, but I do not. :(

[Jimimck]

Same seller has a Christine available, but seems a bit high?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Christine-hc-slipcase-Limited-Edition-Signed-Numbered-Stephen-King-258-1000-/350519943944?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item519c9de308

[Shannon]

jimimck, can you wait fourteen days? ;)

[Jimimck]

lol sorry pal. Am I cutting your prices down????

Is your Skeleton Crew a signed copy or an unsigned edition?

[Shannon]

lol no worries, I'm simply saying that if you wanted an item at a fair market value, you would simply need to wait fourteen days. :) Although I gotta say, that Eyes Of The Dragon S/L on eBay, that was way below market value, so whoever got that, good job, lol.

Skeleton Crew? I know not what you speak of. Wink. :)

[Stockerlone]

Unbound pages Stephen King 11.22.63 uncut pages from publisher

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Unbound-pages-Stephen-King-11-22-63-uncut-pages-from-publisher-/280800189553?pt=AU_Antiquarian_Collectable_Books&hash=item4160fedc71

[divemaster]

Although I gotta say, that Eyes Of The Dragon S/L on eBay, that was way below market value, so whoever got that, good job, lol.

There was a water ring and marred spot on the cover which I'm sure affected the price somewhat.

[idlewarnings]

Although I gotta say, that Eyes Of The Dragon S/L on eBay, that was way below market value, so whoever got that, good job, lol.

There was a water ring and marred spot on the cover which I'm sure affected the price somewhat.

I had my eye on that one for a while. It was listed previously for $100 more. It had too much damage for me to bite even at $499.

[Ben Staad]

Although I gotta say, that Eyes Of The Dragon S/L on eBay, that was way below market value, so whoever got that, good job, lol.

There was a water ring and marred spot on the cover which I'm sure affected the price somewhat.

I saw the damage however I thought it was still priced well. I didn't buy the thing but for someone that normally couldn't afford that item it appeared to be a good buy. For a collector who isn't interested in resale and who doesn't typically spend that kind of cash would this have been a waste of money in your opinion? Just curious.

[sgc1999]

hey guys,
battleground now on sale at gauntlet!!!
http://www.gauntletpress.com/cgi-bin/gauntletpress/perlshop.cgi?ACTION=template&thispage=Battleground&ORDER_ID=285239489

[Bev Vincent]

I listed my Bag of Bones press kit on eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160709489238#ht_821wt_1396).

[Rahfa]

Although I gotta say, that Eyes Of The Dragon S/L on eBay, that was way below market value, so whoever got that, good job, lol.

There was a water ring and marred spot on the cover which I'm sure affected the price somewhat.

I saw the damage however I thought it was still priced well. I didn't buy the thing but for someone that normally couldn't afford that item it appeared to be a good buy. For a collector who isn't interested in resale and who doesn't typically spend that kind of cash would this have been a waste of money in your opinion? Just curious.

Any s/l with that kind of damage, even slightly, will be a chore to resell...it will always be competing with mint books at the same price.

It's not a waste of money, but not a great price either.

Years ago, I bought a very damaged Six Stories for $110, which I resold for $300...I think those prices are more in line with reality.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I bid on that BOB press kit but I doubt I'll win it.

[mistercrowley]

Gauntlet charges waaayyyy too much for King S/Ls

[Shannon]

Oh, so you people are saying you like your Signed Limited Editions in near mint condition? That's good to know ... Tee hee hee!

[Shannon]

mistercrowley, but if you purchase the signed numbered and lettered edition will get a free copy of the DVD of the "Battleground" episode.

Well that right there is worth the price alone! ;)

[divemaster]

Although I gotta say, that Eyes Of The Dragon S/L on eBay, that was way below market value, so whoever got that, good job, lol.

There was a water ring and marred spot on the cover which I'm sure affected the price somewhat.

I saw the damage however I thought it was still priced well. I didn't buy the thing but for someone that normally couldn't afford that item it appeared to be a good buy. For a collector who isn't interested in resale and who doesn't typically spend that kind of cash would this have been a waste of money in your opinion? Just curious.

Based on your scenario it would not be a "waste of money." Slightly marred; slightly cheaper for your own personal collection? Sure.

But if you could just pop for another $150-$200 to get a mint-ish copy? Most collectors would consider that a worthwhile endeavor.

[divemaster]

Gauntlet charges waaayyyy too much for King S/Ls

Yeah, it's a shame and somewhat depressing for those of us trying to collect King S/L'ds and the publisher issue prices is $1,250.

I can swing $400 give or take from time to time (It, Dark Tower, etc.) but $1,250 publisher issue?

[Merlin1958]

Gauntlet charges waaayyyy too much for King S/Ls

Yeah, it's a shame and somewhat depressing for those of us trying to collect King S/L'ds and the publisher issue prices is $1,250.

I can swing $400 give or take from time to time (It, Dark Tower, etc.) but $1,250 publisher issue?

Yeah, I agree. That's a little "pricey" for a short story, but hey, get what you can I suppose!!! Just not from me!!

[mistercrowley]

I think when a publisher charges that much for something they are just being greedy. Hell CD and PS are publishing a s/l with an Original King story for less.

[carlosdetweiller]

Gauntlet charges waaayyyy too much for King S/Ls

Seems to me the problem with this BATTLEGROUND book is the lack of a midrange book that King signed. Something in the 250 to 500 copies that have King's signature. You go from a $125 book lacking King's signature to a $1250 book with King's signature with nothing in between.

Are you saying that $1250 is too much for a lettered copy? There are only 26 and it seems a legit price for collectors who want it. CD charged $2000 for lettered copies of IT and there were twice as many (52 plus PC's). Or are you saying that $125 is too much for the 125 copy numbered edition signed by a lot of people but not King? I'm not sure where you are disagreeing with Gauntlet's pricing.

[carlosdetweiller]

This issue of Writer's Digest has a nice article about King in it called "Witches and Aspirin." It's a tough one to find. Condition is not the greatest but still some really good reading about King's struggle from poverty to success and his "new" novel THE SHINING. And, IIRC, some really choice early photos.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Writers-Digest-June-1977-Writing-Martial-Arts-Audio-Visual-Writing-/140671977574?pt=Magazines&hash=item20c0b40866

[mistercrowley]

In my opinion $1,250.00 is too much to pay for a reprinted short story and screen play as is $125.00 for a non signed copy

[carlosdetweiller]

In my opinion $1,250.00 is too much to pay for a reprinted short story and screen play as is $125.00 for a non signed copy

Yeah, it would have been better if there were a midrange numbered edition signed by King but I guess King would only agree to sign the few that he did.

[jhanic]

This issue of Writer's Digest has a nice article about King in it called "Witches and Aspirin." It's a tough one to find. Condition is not the greatest but still some really good reading about King's struggle from poverty to success and his "new" novel THE SHINING. And, IIRC, some really choice early photos.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Writers-Digest-June-1977-Writing-Martial-Arts-Audio-Visual-Writing-/140671977574?pt=Magazines&hash=item20c0b40866

I grabbed it.

John

[biomieg]

I was too late but the seller wouldn't ship to Europe anyway. Congratulations, John.

[Rahfa]

In my opinion $1,250.00 is too much to pay for a reprinted short story and screen play as is $125.00 for a non signed copy

Yeah, it would have been better if there were a midrange numbered edition signed by King but I guess King would only agree to sign the few that he did.

Right...as was said in the other thread, there are absolutely some royalty considerations that are affecting this price.

The publisher is clearing less than $50K for the signed editions (just doing the math)...considering how many people have to get their beak wet, I'm thinking they are much less greedy than it seems.

Now - is there a clamoring demand for an S/L for a script from a mediocre TV series, at any price? That's another question entirely...

[WeDealInLead]

Just curious, why exactly the others need to be paid other than for signatures? Didn't they get paid for their services when the movie was made? Did any of the money from the sale of The Storm of the Century (the book) go to actors etc?

[Rahfa]

Just curious, why exactly the others need to be paid other than for signatures? Didn't they get paid for their services when the movie was made? Did any of the money from the sale of The Storm of the Century (the book) go to actors etc?

I'm going to break this down in the other thread...

[Randall Flagg]

The signed "On Writing" sold for $139. Good buy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260922583610?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[Garrell]

Yea I had a bid on it and got sidetracked at work near the end of it:(

[Stockerlone]

When someone needs 20 RATS :dance:
Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King Deluxe Gift Edition FULL PAGE COLOR REMARQUE US $350,00
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Full-Dark-No-Stars-by-Stephen-King-Deluxe-Gift-Edition-FULL-PAGE-COLOR-REMARQUE-/130625901659?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e69e9145b

[neosatus]

Decent priced Insomnia for someone, in Europe especially.
Err Nvm.. it's not the S/L.

[TwistedNadine]

Not sure where this would go - RF feel free to move if it doesnt belong here.

I am wondering if anyone has ever ordered from these guys and if you were happy with their product?

http://www.tbclrarebooks.com/details.php?record=26800&URLPAIR=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tbclrarebooks.com%2FadvSe archResults.php%3Faction%3Dsearch%26pageName%3DSea rch%26category_id%3D0%26authorField%3D%26titleFiel d%3D%26orderBy%3Drelevance%26keywordsField%3Dsteph en%2Bking

[Shannon]

TN, I haven't seen those before, I like them! :)

[Merlin1958]

Not sure where this would go - RF feel free to move if it doesnt belong here.

I am wondering if anyone has ever ordered from these guys and if you were happy with their product?

http://www.tbclrarebooks.com/details.php?record=26800&URLPAIR=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tbclrarebooks.com%2FadvSe archResults.php%3Faction%3Dsearch%26pageName%3DSea rch%26category_id%3D0%26authorField%3D%26titleFiel d%3D%26orderBy%3Drelevance%26keywordsField%3Dsteph en%2Bking

I have dealt with them before. I initially bought a slipcase from them for my LOTR books. I had to fight like hell to get the price down to $100 and in the end it was just a cardboard case like you normally pay $30-40 for. I was very unhappy and it eventually led me to finding Dolso and then my wooden LOTR case.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/4498/frontwbooksdoc1.jpg

I know I have a rep for shilling for Dick Olson, but if you are considering spending that kind of money for a TBCL case, you should really consider a wooden custom-made Dolso case first, IMHO. You can even help design it to your preferences. To me you get way more bang for the buck!!

I happen to know that Dick has design's for a "Carrie" slipcase in mind and would love to make one. Bet he doesn't charge more than $100 or so for it to boot.

P.S. I'm not even sure what I ended up doing with the TBCL case. it pissed me off so much!!! LOL

[TwistedNadine]

Not sure where this would go - RF feel free to move if it doesnt belong here.

I am wondering if anyone has ever ordered from these guys and if you were happy with their product?

http://www.tbclrarebooks.com/details.php?record=26800&URLPAIR=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tbclrarebooks.com%2FadvSe archResults.php%3Faction%3Dsearch%26pageName%3DSea rch%26category_id%3D0%26authorField%3D%26titleFiel d%3D%26orderBy%3Drelevance%26keywordsField%3Dsteph en%2Bking

I have dealt with them before. I initially bought a slipcase from them for my LOTR books. I had to fight like hell to get the price down to $100 and in the end it was just a cardboard case like you normally pay $30-40 for. I was very unhappy and it eventually led me to finding Dolso and then my wooden LOTR case.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/4498/frontwbooksdoc1.jpg

I know I have a rep for shilling for Dick Olson, but if you are considering spending that kind of money for a TBCL case, you should really consider a wooden custom-made Dolso case first, IMHO. You can even help design it to your preferences. To me you get way more bang for the buck!!

I happen to know that Dick has design's for a "Carrie" slipcase in mind and would love to make one. Bet he doesn't charge more than $100 or so for it to boot.

P.S. I'm not even sure what I ended up doing with the TBCL case. it pissed me off so much!!! LOL

Hm well thats good to know. They make it sound like it is very well made and top notch quality. I do like Dolso cases I just have a tough time with the varnish smell. The odor makes me do the chain sneezing thing

[Merlin1958]

Not sure where this would go - RF feel free to move if it doesnt belong here.

I am wondering if anyone has ever ordered from these guys and if you were happy with their product?

http://www.tbclrarebooks.com/details.php?record=26800&URLPAIR=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tbclrarebooks.com%2FadvSe archResults.php%3Faction%3Dsearch%26pageName%3DSea rch%26category_id%3D0%26authorField%3D%26titleFiel d%3D%26orderBy%3Drelevance%26keywordsField%3Dsteph en%2Bking

I have dealt with them before. I initially bought a slipcase from them for my LOTR books. I had to fight like hell to get the price down to $100 and in the end it was just a cardboard case like you normally pay $30-40 for. I was very unhappy and it eventually led me to finding Dolso and then my wooden LOTR case.

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/4498/frontwbooksdoc1.jpg

I know I have a rep for shilling for Dick Olson, but if you are considering spending that kind of money for a TBCL case, you should really consider a wooden custom-made Dolso case first, IMHO. You can even help design it to your preferences. To me you get way more bang for the buck!!

I happen to know that Dick has design's for a "Carrie" slipcase in mind and would love to make one. Bet he doesn't charge more than $100 or so for it to boot.

P.S. I'm not even sure what I ended up doing with the TBCL case. it pissed me off so much!!! LOL

Hm well thats good to know. They make it sound like it is very well made and top notch quality. I do like Dolso cases I just have a tough time with the varnish smell. The odor makes me do the chain sneezing thing

Well, to each her own. To me its a "value thing". Maybe if you leave the case outside for a while the smell gets better. However, TBCL is very pricey for what you get, and I ain't lying in that respect. I'd advise you look elsewhere if, you are adverse to a Dolso case. Just my 3 beans, you do what makes you happy in the end. Good luck!!!

[carlosdetweiller]

I bought a case for ATLAS SHRUGGED from TBCL and like it a lot. I really liked the raised tab in the bottom to keep the pages from sagging. It is nicely done. I don't have any of the King ones though.

[Merlin1958]

I bought a case for ATLAS SHRUGGED from TBCL and like it a lot. I really liked the raised tab in the bottom to keep the pages from sagging. It is nicely done. I don't have any of the King ones though.

And what did you pay for the slipcase, if you don't mind my asking?

[TwistedNadine]

I bought a case for ATLAS SHRUGGED from TBCL and like it a lot. I really liked the raised tab in the bottom to keep the pages from sagging. It is nicely done. I don't have any of the King ones though.

Thanks - appreciate the input

[Shannon]

A Pet Sematary first edition just sold for $70+ on eBay ... WTF?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PET-SEMATARY-Stephen-King-TRUE-1stEd-1stPr-HB-DJ-/160707266374?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item256ae64746&autorefresh=true

[neosatus]

That's about right for a copy that's super nice (IF it is VF/VF).

[Shannon]

There is a F-/NF- copy currently at Betts for $35. Now, I know not everyone that shops at eBay also shops at Betts, but ... still.

[olverts]

This seller must be crazy :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Glass-Turtle-Like-Stephen-Kings-Dark-Tower-Skoldpadda-/260929139300?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cc096b264

[Randall Flagg]

This seller must be crazy :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Glass-Turtle-Like-Stephen-Kings-Dark-Tower-Skoldpadda-/260929139300?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cc096b264
I just bid on it. How do I retract a 2K bid?:rolleyes2:

[jhanic]

I think that seller wants to recoup the cost of his trip to Japan with this one item!

John

[Bev Vincent]

How much you want to bet he got 19-happy and wanted to open at $19.19?

[Robert Fulman]

I think he's just plain old nuts. Maybe my memory is off, but in my mind I picture the skolpadda as being carved out of ivory and not made of green glass. It definitely had a question mark carved into it's back.

[mistercrowley]

I don't remember it being green glass

[mistercrowley]

I think the seller is a few cans short of a six pack

[Randall Flagg]

I think the seller is a few cans short of a six pack
He has all six:
http://media.tumblr.com/vIkk4HKfsff48dmtlqdpAaXVo1_500.jpg

[mistercrowley]

Ha that's fantastic