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

[Patrick]

how about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-Set-All-seven-Grant-1st-edition_W0QQitemZ220271350728QQihZ012QQcategoryZ29 223QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Could be worse... remember the $350 unsigned Blaze
For $629, you'd think they'd have the decency to at least throw in free shipping.

[wizardsrainbow]

how about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-Set-All-seven-Grant-1st-edition_W0QQitemZ220271350728QQihZ012QQcategoryZ29 223QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Could be worse... remember the $350 unsigned Blaze
For $629, you'd think they'd have the decency to at least throw in free shipping.

The seller accepted a best offer of OVER $500 on this one. I can't get past about $400 based on what I have seen individual editions go for, and even that's been mightly generous. Seller really lucked out on that one.

[wizardsrainbow]

Here is one for aggressive King fan for a cool $15,000

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-Kings-Stand-original-illo-by-Bernie-Wrightson_W0QQitemZ140262154873QQihZ004QQcategoryZ 972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Bernie does real nice work. I've always loved this illustration.

[CRinVA]

me too but it's kind of pricey wouldn't you say! :-)

[turtlex]

Well.... it does have a "make an offer" button !

[wizardsrainbow]

A member just told me that the $15,000 asking price could be inflated as much as a factor of 10x. :beat:

[Ari_Racing]

Pretty expensive, but...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-Kings-Stand-original-illo-by-Bernie-Wrightson_W0QQitemZ140262154873QQihZ004QQcategoryZ 972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Bob, phone! :D

[Patrick]

Ari, that's the same link that Wiz provided above. There are two offers, I wonder if it will sell, and if one of our members will be the buyer.

[jhanic]

Ari, that's the same link that Wiz provided above. There are two offers, I wonder if it will sell, and if one of our members will be the buyer.

Both offers are by the same buyer.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Pretty expensive, but...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-Kings-Stand-original-illo-by-Bernie-Wrightson_W0QQitemZ140262154873QQihZ004QQcategoryZ 972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Bob, phone! :D

His asking price is not realistic. For that kind of money I would expect to get a much more significant Wrightson work.....like a two page spread from FRANKENSTEIN. To me the piece at auction is worth $2.5K to $3K max (maybe less).

[wizardsrainbow]

What does anyone think of these custom clamshell cases?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-CARRIE-Custom-Clamshell-Case-1st-Nice_W0QQitemZ310080140770QQihZ021QQcategoryZ29223 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[wizardsrainbow]

Anyone care to comment on this auction. I'd have to check my own copy, but does this one have 2 original sketches by the artist? one? or none?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-1st-1st-HB_W0QQitemZ290255789626QQihZ019QQcategoryZ29223QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[carlosdetweiller]

What does anyone think of these custom clamshell cases?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-CARRIE-Custom-Clamshell-Case-1st-Nice_W0QQitemZ310080140770QQihZ021QQcategoryZ29223 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've been looking at those also and thinking I might buy one. A few years ago I bought a similar traycase from tbcl for Ayn Rand's ATLAS SHRUGGED. I like it a lot. It is a quality item and I suspect the traycases for CARRIE and NIGHT SHIFT are of equal quality.

[The Lady of Shadows]

What does anyone think of these custom clamshell cases?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-CARRIE-Custom-Clamshell-Case-1st-Nice_W0QQitemZ310080140770QQihZ021QQcategoryZ29223 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i like the custom cases! but that shit following my mousey around has got to fucking go! not cute, not cute at all. annoying! :pullhair:


of course, it could just be the mood i'm in. :orely:

[gsvec]

Anyone care to comment on this auction. I'd have to check my own copy, but does this one have 2 original sketches by the artist? one? or none?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-1st-1st-HB_W0QQitemZ290255789626QQihZ019QQcategoryZ29223QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I think only one of them (the 2nd one) is an original drawing. The first one, I believe, is actually in all of the Miller Ltds because I believe I've seen it in others. Here's another one from the same seller http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-etc-1st-1st_W0QQitemZ290257092008QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 90257092008&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 I could be wrong, though - the pics in the body of this one are the same even though the one that displays with the auction is different . . .

[gsvec]

Actually, Wiz, check with namelessnpoor based on this thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showpost.php?p=239042&postcount=146).

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Anyone care to comment on this auction. I'd have to check my own copy, but does this one have 2 original sketches by the artist? one? or none?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-1st-1st-HB_W0QQitemZ290255789626QQihZ019QQcategoryZ29223QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I think only one of them (the 2nd one) is an original drawing. The first one, I believe, is actually in all of the Miller Ltds because I believe I've seen it in others. Here's another one from the same seller http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-etc-1st-1st_W0QQitemZ290257092008QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 90257092008&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 I could be wrong, though - the pics in the body of this one are the same even though the one that displays with the auction is different . . .

I can probably help with this.

Both pictures in that auction are original pen drawings by Edward Miller placed directly in each book. He's showing two different books. Ed Miller (Pseudonym name for Les Edwards) was commissioned to do 10 original drawings, one in each book.

I own 3 of the 10 :evil: Here's one (see picture) Les sent me a scan of 8 of the 10.

I like his work a lot.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Here's three of the ten he did.

I own these three

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[oy-the-brave]

Anyone care to comment on this auction. I'd have to check my own copy, but does this one have 2 original sketches by the artist? one? or none?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-1st-1st-HB_W0QQitemZ290255789626QQihZ019QQcategoryZ29223QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Actually they had 3 auctions going with 3 different original drawings, apparently the 1st one sold and now they have the 2 drawings shown, if you check their other auctions you will find the book with the 2nd original shown.

[wizardsrainbow]

Anyone care to comment on this auction. I'd have to check my own copy, but does this one have 2 original sketches by the artist? one? or none?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-1st-1st-HB_W0QQitemZ290255789626QQihZ019QQcategoryZ29223QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I think only one of them (the 2nd one) is an original drawing. The first one, I believe, is actually in all of the Miller Ltds because I believe I've seen it in others. Here's another one from the same seller http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-etc-1st-1st_W0QQitemZ290257092008QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 90257092008&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 I could be wrong, though - the pics in the body of this one are the same even though the one that displays with the auction is different . . .

I can probably help with this.

Both pictures in that auction are original pen drawings by Edward Miller placed directly in each book. He's showing two different books. Ed Miller (Pseudonym name for Les Edwards) was commissioned to do 10 original drawings, one in each book.

I own 3 of the 10 :evil: Here's one (see picture) Les sent me a scan of 8 of the 10.

I like his work a lot.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Ralph-

Thanks a lot for that contribution. That clears things up for me and adds much new perspective. I just purchased one.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Here's another one from the same seller...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-etc-1st-1st_W0QQitemZ290257905335QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 90257905335&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Anyone care to comment on this auction. I'd have to check my own copy, but does this one have 2 original sketches by the artist? one? or none?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-1st-1st-HB_W0QQitemZ290255789626QQihZ019QQcategoryZ29223QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I think only one of them (the 2nd one) is an original drawing. The first one, I believe, is actually in all of the Miller Ltds because I believe I've seen it in others. Here's another one from the same seller http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-The-Colorado-Kid-signed-dated-etc-1st-1st_W0QQitemZ290257092008QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 90257092008&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 I could be wrong, though - the pics in the body of this one are the same even though the one that displays with the auction is different . . .

I can probably help with this.

Both pictures in that auction are original pen drawings by Edward Miller placed directly in each book. He's showing two different books. Ed Miller (Pseudonym name for Les Edwards) was commissioned to do 10 original drawings, one in each book.

I own 3 of the 10 :evil: Here's one (see picture) Les sent me a scan of 8 of the 10.

I like his work a lot.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Ralph-

Thanks a lot for that contribution. That clears things up for me and adds much new perspective. I just purchased one.


Glad to help.

If everyone wants, I can post all 10 scans. Well, hehehe there is really 12 but I'll post the special two pictures when Les is done with them :cool: Les and his wife are taking holiday until the end of September. That's vacation for us in the US :cyclops:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[jhanic]

Please post them.

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I'll put 3 per post. Not sure of the limitations on attachments.

Also, please keep in mind, I'm posting these pictures for everyone to see. This doesn't mean that Steve, a friend of mine in the UK and a very close friend of Les Edwards has any left for sale. I have 3 of the 10 in my collection. A couple more sold on Ebay already and another DT member bought one.

Not sure what he has left for sale, it's very cool to see all the pen drawings though.

Here we go:

1 2 & 3 of ten

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Room 217 Caretaker]

4 5 & 6 of ten

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Room 217 Caretaker]

7 8 & 9 of ten

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Room 217 Caretaker]

10 of ten

I'll post 11 & 12 as soon as I get them :nana:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[gsvec]

So I guess my question, then, is which of these is the seller on eBay actually selling? One auction actually has 3 pics of apparently 3 different numbers (8, 9, and 10).

[Room 217 Caretaker]

So I guess my question, then, is which of these is the seller on eBay actually selling? One auction actually has 3 pics of apparently 3 different numbers (8, 9, and 10).

The seller is Steve. Not sure how he has it setup. I'm contacting him now to see what is left.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[wizardsrainbow]

I bought and paid for #10 earlier this morning (although he still shows it listed).

[jhanic]

Those are really nice, Ralph. Congratulations on getting so many!

John

[Ari_Racing]

Those are awesome!! Congratulations!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I bought and paid for #10 earlier this morning (although he still shows it listed).

Awesome choice. I almost added that one. Glad it's going to friends home.

He is trying to get 10 pulled off but it still shows on Ebay. Maybe it's internet lag across the pond :P

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Cutter]

Damn, I would have to be out of cash right now. :(

But congrats to all, those are very nice! I thought Miller did the best job with this book too, so it's very nice to get a full page remarque by him.

[jhanic]

Gunslinger First Edition Dust Jacket:

Gunslinger DJ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120301537230&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us)

Bidding starts at $9.99!

John

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Gunslinger First Edition Dust Jacket:

Gunslinger DJ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120301537230&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us)

Bidding starts at $9.99!

John

Add $90 to that John!

[jhanic]

Gunslinger First Edition Dust Jacket:

Gunslinger DJ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120301537230&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us)

Bidding starts at $9.99!

John

Add $90 to that John!


Something's wrong with this seller. When I first looked at the listing, the price was $.99. I then posted it here, then looked at it again and the price was $99.99. So I edited my post to that. Then I looked yet again, and the price was $9.99. Now he's changed it again. This guy is strange!

John

[Cutter]

Gunslinger First Edition Dust Jacket:

Gunslinger DJ (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120301537230&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us)

Bidding starts at $9.99!

John

Add $90 to that John!


Something's wrong with this seller. When I first looked at the listing, the price was $.99. I then posted it here, then looked at it again and the price was $99.99. So I edited my post to that. Then I looked yet again, and the price was $9.99. Now he's changed it again. This guy is strange!

John

Sure John we believe you..... *rolls eyes*









lol :P

[jhanic]

I'M NOT HAVING A SENIOR MOMENT!!!


I hope! :P

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

wait. what? i saw this and thought i'm not paying $0.99 for a f'n dust jacket and why on earth does he think just slapping a dust jacket on a book makes it better.

now his whole f'n listing has changed - details and all. maybe someone told him that if you added a dust jacket the book would be worth way more. i think this guy's taking the same drugs i am! :lol:

[Patrick]

wait. what? i saw this and thought i'm not paying $0.99 for a f'n dust jacket and why on earth does he think just slapping a dust jacket on a book makes it better.

now his whole f'n listing has changed - details and all. maybe someone told him that if you added a dust jacket the book would be worth way more. i think this guy's taking the same drugs i am! :lol:
If you own the 1st edition of The Gunslinger, but your DJ is a mess, then buying a nice dustjacket in good condition will actually increase the value of your book (i.e. the book itself with dj). Therefore hard-to-find dustjackets for collectible books do have a market. That's what the seller means when he talks about slapping this thing on your own book.

He should include a larger picture in his listing though. That one is pretty tiny.

[The Lady of Shadows]

wait. what? i saw this and thought i'm not paying $0.99 for a f'n dust jacket and why on earth does he think just slapping a dust jacket on a book makes it better.

now his whole f'n listing has changed - details and all. maybe someone told him that if you added a dust jacket the book would be worth way more. i think this guy's taking the same drugs i am! :lol:
If you own the 1st edition of The Gunslinger, but your DJ is a mess, then buying a nice dustjacket in good condition will actually increase the value of your book (i.e. the book itself with dj). Therefore hard-to-find dustjackets for collectible books do have a market. That's what the seller means when he talks about slapping this thing on your own book.

He should include a larger picture in his listing though. That one is pretty tiny.


okay, that makes sense so thanks for the explanation patrick. :)

but really? $100 for a dust jacket? is that seriously a good and reasonable price? and be nice, remember i'm a newbie at this collecting stuff. :lol:

[jhanic]

Yes, $100 for a Gunslinger 1st edition dust jacket isn't a bad buy, especially, as Patrick says, if you have a book with a messed up dj. That would improve the value of the book significantly.

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

wait. what? i saw this and thought i'm not paying $0.99 for a f'n dust jacket and why on earth does he think just slapping a dust jacket on a book makes it better.

now his whole f'n listing has changed - details and all. maybe someone told him that if you added a dust jacket the book would be worth way more. i think this guy's taking the same drugs i am! :lol:
If you own the 1st edition of The Gunslinger, but your DJ is a mess, then buying a nice dustjacket in good condition will actually increase the value of your book (i.e. the book itself with dj). Therefore hard-to-find dustjackets for collectible books do have a market. That's what the seller means when he talks about slapping this thing on your own book.

He should include a larger picture in his listing though. That one is pretty tiny.


okay, that makes sense so thanks for the explanation patrick. :)

but really? $100 for a dust jacket? is that seriously a good and reasonable price? and be nice, remember i'm a newbie at this collecting stuff. :lol:

I can help with this one.

I sold one of my extra 1st Edition Gunslinger jackets, mint still rolled up in original tube on Ebay about a year ago for $175. The person who bought the jacket placed it on his Gunslinger that he paid $350 for. He now has $525 in the book that's valued $700 or more. Personally, I pickup 1st edition Gunslingers when I see them at $500 or less.

Yes, the jacket is that rare and worth the money if your in need of it. The value today of that jacket????? Depends on the person and what they value the book as. To my collection, it's the most important book. I value the jacket very highly.

IMO of course.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[The Lady of Shadows]

wow.

okay, you guys have significantly changed my opinion about that item and the value of just a dustjacket. i guess because i've never had to buy just a dj i've never really thought about it.

thanks! :fairy:

[Sir_Boomme]

which is why i bought multiple jackets from grant for christine limited and some of the earlier dt books (also limited)

also have a couple of spare original slipcases around for the salem's lot limiteds

[herbertwest]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300254855878&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37.l1313%26sati tle%3D300254855878%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

[jhanic]

The Silver Bullet book is a little scarce. That's a good buy!

John

[Hutch]

The Silver Bullet book is a little scarce. That's a good buy!

John

I contacted the seller days ago... the Silver Bullet is a second printing per the number line.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Am I missing something here?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Stephen-King-Book-Drawing-of-The-Three_W0QQitemZ250291772799QQihZ015QQcategoryZ377Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[gsvec]

Am I missing something here?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Stephen-King-Book-Drawing-of-The-Three_W0QQitemZ250291772799QQihZ015QQcategoryZ377Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Must be the same thing I'm missing since I thought ALL those DJs were like that! :lol:

[jhanic]

I just emailed the seller asking for a picture of that mysterious back flap that's supposed to have a mistake. We'll see what the heck he's talking about.

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

i did the same thing and asked for a pic of the copyright page. and i'm wondering about the "library quality covered". if that just means there's one of those protective sheaths on it, or if, in fact, it is a library book. :unsure:

tricksy people these ebay sellers, very tricksy.



oh, and i'm bidding on the other item. :D




ETA: i have to be careful or my husband won't let me come play with you guys anymore! :lol:

[jhanic]

Don't tell your husband. Take it from me (41+ years married!), we often don't want to know!

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

:lol:


:unsure:


:lol:

[tippy4]

Great deal to be had here...

Stephen King Signed The Best American Short Stories (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Signed-The-Best-American-Short-Stories_W0QQitemZ180286641134QQihZ008QQcategoryZ14 433QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Great deal to be had here...

Stephen King Signed The Best American Short Stories (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Signed-The-Best-American-Short-Stories_W0QQitemZ180286641134QQihZ008QQcategoryZ14 433QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Greg grabbed it. :P

Excellent find.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[tippy4]

Yeah...worth twice what it sold for.

Almost grabbed it myself...but I already have a copy for sale...just dont have any space left!

[jhanic]

Last four DT trade editions for a good BIN:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wizard-Glass-D-McKean-Stephen-King-97-TRUE1st-ed_W0QQitemZ370084665547QQihZ024QQcategoryZ377QQss PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

Am I missing something here?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Stephen-King-Book-Drawing-of-The-Three_W0QQitemZ250291772799QQihZ015QQcategoryZ377Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Must be the same thing I'm missing since I thought ALL those DJs were like that! :lol:


seller sent me a message back today through ebay's system asking for my email address so he can email me the pics i requested. as soon as i get them i will post them here. :)

[jhanic]

I got the same email from the seller yesterday, but I still don't have the response.

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

i gave him a secondary email address. don't want these tricksy ebayers have my real address now do we? :lol: i think it answers our question if you haven't gotten the pics yet. don't you?




ETA: okay, which one of you fucks dear friends of mine kept outbidding me for the goddamned creepshow/silverbullet? :lol:

[gsvec]

Oh, Turtlesong . . . I think this may be calling your name . . . Signed Rose Madder (http://cgi.ebay.com/Rose-Madder-by-Stephen-King-1995-Autographed-Signed_W0QQitemZ160280477040QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em160280477040&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

[The Lady of Shadows]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!

what do you guys think of that sig?




ETA: i asked the seller to either post or email me a clearer pic of the copyright page. and gretchen thanks! (but are you trying to lure me in with signed rose madder's instead of chocolates? are you working with brice? :lol: )

[gsvec]

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!

what do you guys think of that sig?

I think it looks good, but bow to those others of greatness http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/wistfulvista/icons/bow.gif

[gsvec]

pssst....Brice....she's onto us....

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/wistfulvista/icons/eating.gif

[The Lady of Shadows]

that is without question the best fucking smilie in the history of smilies!

:D

[The Lady of Shadows]

Oh, Turtlesong . . . I think this may be calling your name . . . Signed Rose Madder (http://cgi.ebay.com/Rose-Madder-by-Stephen-King-1995-Autographed-Signed_W0QQitemZ160280477040QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em160280477040&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)


seller posted better pics of both the copyright page and the sig. and emailed me to say that he accidentally put a small tear in the dust jacket today while cleaning his office ( :doh: ).

oh god. what to do, what to do. :panic:

[Patrick]

Oh, Turtlesong . . . I think this may be calling your name . . . Signed Rose Madder (http://cgi.ebay.com/Rose-Madder-by-Stephen-King-1995-Autographed-Signed_W0QQitemZ160280477040QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em160280477040&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)


seller posted better pics of both the copyright page and the sig. and emailed me to say that he accidentally put a small tear in the dust jacket today while cleaning his office ( :doh: ).

oh god. what to do, what to do. :panic:
Buy the signed book, then go buy an unsigned one for cheaper. Switch dustjackets. Then you'll have your signed collection copy in a good DJ and a nice reading copy with a slight tear in the DJ.

[The Lady of Shadows]

oh no, patrick. that's a given. i already own three copies. :lol:

i meant, do i start bidding now and pray i don't end up in a bidding war and then kick myself when i could have just gotten something from hutch and known the provenance. :unsure:

decisions, decisions.

:panic:

i blame all of you for doing this to me you know. i was a nice normal girl before.
it's like an infection. . . . :lol:

[jhanic]

It's called an addiction! Welcome to the ward!

John

[Ricky]

i blame all of you for doing this to me you know. i was a nice normal girl before.
it's like an infection. . . . :lol:

Welcome turtlesong! I hoped you packed a lunch...you'll be here awhile!

(Definitely bid on the book. If you happen to be outbid, wait until the auction draws close to finishing--THEN enter the bidding war.)

[herbertwest]

Dont know where to post it...
I was reading Joe Hill texts on his website the part in which he makes some autoprom, about the articles that will soon be published.

I remember that Bob (i think) did post a pix of an ARC of the upcomming anthology LIVING DEAD... for completist, or for information purpose only, the anthology POE'S CHILDREN, edited by Peter Straub will also include Joe Hill & King (with the ballad of the flexible bullet). Due to october, according to Joe.

http://joehillfiction.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/51mcmby-4al_sl500_aa240_.jpg

[Rahfa]

oh no, patrick. that's a given. i already own three copies. :lol:

i meant, do i start bidding now and pray i don't end up in a bidding war and then kick myself when i could have just gotten something from hutch and known the provenance. :unsure:

decisions, decisions.

:panic:

i blame all of you for doing this to me you know. i was a nice normal girl before.
it's like an infection. . . . :lol:

Put in your bid about 25 percent lower than you would actually be willing to pay....then never look at the auction again until you get the email saying you won or lost. That way it doesn't matter if somebody bids you up, because it only rises to what your last minute bid would have been anyway.

I haven't paid remotely close to market value for any book I own, with the exception of a couple matched numbers I basically had to overpay for...but my sales of bargain purchases have always offset those. I haven't been in a real bidding war in a loooong time...madness lies that way...haha...

[The Lady of Shadows]

oh no, patrick. that's a given. i already own three copies. :lol:

i meant, do i start bidding now and pray i don't end up in a bidding war and then kick myself when i could have just gotten something from hutch and known the provenance. :unsure:

decisions, decisions.

:panic:

i blame all of you for doing this to me you know. i was a nice normal girl before.
it's like an infection. . . . :lol:

Put in your bid about 25 percent lower than you would actually be willing to pay....then never look at the auction again until you get the email saying you won or lost. That way it doesn't matter if somebody bids you up, because it only rises to what your last minute bid would have been anyway.

I haven't paid remotely close to market value for any book I own, with the exception of a couple matched numbers I basically had to overpay for...but my sales of bargain purchases have always offset those. I haven't been in a real bidding war in a loooong time...madness lies that way...haha...

that's really excellent advice. and something i never thought of doing. (have you visited the lolcats thread? you should ves'ka gan captured me quite well i think - well, except for me being a cat and all. :lol: )

and as for the bold. :rofl:

[jhanic]

All six Green Mile proofs:

Green Mile proofs (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-THE-GREEN-MILE-PROOFS-1-6-COMPLETE-RARE_W0QQitemZ180287521811QQihZ008QQcategoryZ29223 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I wish I had the money!

John

[turtlex]

All six Green Mile proofs:

Green Mile proofs (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-THE-GREEN-MILE-PROOFS-1-6-COMPLETE-RARE_W0QQitemZ180287521811QQihZ008QQcategoryZ29223 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I wish I had the money!

John

Cool, for sure... But...isn't that a high STARTING price?

[jhanic]

It's a bit high, but not outrageous like many of her auctions are. Numbers 1 and 6 are hard to find. I only need #6.

John

[turtlex]

It's a bit high, but not outrageous like many of her auctions are. Numbers 1 and 6 are hard to find. I only need #6.

John


Ah, thanks for clarifying. I'm new at this, so stupid questions will be asked. Sorry.

[Cutter]

All six Green Mile proofs:

Green Mile proofs (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-THE-GREEN-MILE-PROOFS-1-6-COMPLETE-RARE_W0QQitemZ180287521811QQihZ008QQcategoryZ29223 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I wish I had the money!

John
After seeing what's she's sold, and what she now has listed. She has to be breaking up one of the best Stephen King collections in existence (or at least was). I would really like to know what she possessed in her collection before she started selling it, the list must have been very impressive!

[jhanic]

After seeing what's she's sold, and what she now has listed. She has to be breaking up one of the best Stephen King collections in existence (or at least was). I would really like to know what she possessed in her collection before she started selling it, the list must have been very impressive!

Agreed. From what I've seen of her auctions, she had many of the lettered, and most if not all the numbered, editions, plus first editions, etc. Not to mention some of the scarcer proofs. An amazing collection!

John

[jhanic]

It's a bit high, but not outrageous like many of her auctions are. Numbers 1 and 6 are hard to find. I only need #6.

John


Ah, thanks for clarifying. I'm new at this, so stupid questions will be asked. Sorry.

Turtlex, the only stupid question you ask is the one you don't, if you know what I mean. If you don't ask, you can't learn.

As I said, numbers 1 and 6 are the REALLY scarce ones--I've heard that only about 12 copies of #1 and about 6 copies of #6 exist, and only about 24 copies of each of the others. I personally think those numbers are too low, though, given that I've seen through the years.

John

[turtlex]

It's a bit high, but not outrageous like many of her auctions are. Numbers 1 and 6 are hard to find. I only need #6.

John


Ah, thanks for clarifying. I'm new at this, so stupid questions will be asked. Sorry.

Turtlex, the only stupid question you ask is the one you don't, if you know what I mean. If you don't ask, you can't learn.

As I said, numbers 1 and 6 are the REALLY scarce ones--I've heard that only about 12 copies of #1 and about 6 copies of #6 exist, and only about 24 copies of each of the others. I personally think those numbers are too low, though, given that I've seen through the years.

John


John - Thanks for understanding. I am trying to learn.

[jhanic]

Bernie Wrightson concept drawing for The Mist movie:

The Mist monster (http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-MIST-STEPHEN-KING-CONCEPT-ARTWORK-BERNI-WRIGHTSON_W0QQitemZ260285491869QQihZ016QQcategoryZ 972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

The Mist monster (http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-MIST-STEPHEN-KING-CONCEPT-ARTWORK-BERNI-WRIGHTSON_W0QQitemZ260285491530QQihZ016QQcategoryZ 972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

The Mist flying monster (http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-MIST-STEPHEN-KING-CONCEPT-ARTWORK-BERNI-WRIGHTSON_W0QQitemZ250293163446QQihZ015QQcategoryZ 972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)


Are these genuine Wrightson signatures?

John

[Scoogs]

After seeing what's she's sold, and what she now has listed. She has to be breaking up one of the best Stephen King collections in existence (or at least was). I would really like to know what she possessed in her collection before she started selling it, the list must have been very impressive!

Agreed. From what I've seen of her auctions, she had many of the lettered, and most if not all the numbered, editions, plus first editions, etc. Not to mention some of the scarcer proofs. An amazing collection!

John

Wow, just her current listings make for an impressive collection.

I've never heard of "SIE". I only knew about the German bootlegs of The Mist and IT. Is SIE from the same publisher?

[carlosdetweiller]

Are these genuine Wrightson signatures?

John

I think so. His signature is different (naturally) depending on if he prints his name or writes it. I have most often seen him print his name on original works of art and write his name when signing books. The items in question have a signature that is consistent with examples in my collection.

[carlosdetweiller]

Wow, just her current listings make for an impressive collection.

I've never heard of "SIE". I only knew about the German bootlegs of The Mist and IT. Is SIE from the same publisher?

The calfskin edition of SIE is from the trade publisher Wilhelm Heyne Verlag. They used trade edition page blocks, gilded the top edges gold and bound them in calfskin. It's a really pretty book. I suppose they were done for presentation copies. I don't know how many were done but they are pretty hard to find. It is not a signed edition.

[carlosdetweiller]

After seeing what's she's sold, and what she now has listed. She has to be breaking up one of the best Stephen King collections in existence (or at least was). I would really like to know what she possessed in her collection before she started selling it, the list must have been very impressive!


I never thought much of her collection but I think it is more a criticism I have of her collecting methods and collecting goals than what she actually acquired for her collection. She bought a lot of high end items from a lot of dealers but did it, IMO, rather indiscriminately....a sort of "shotgun" approach to collecting. Her stated goal was that the items were for investment purposes and I don't think she ever had a true interest or passion for Stephen King like most of us on this site seem to have.

Personally I am much more impressed with a slowly acquired collection by someone with a more limited budget but a true love for what they are collecting than someone who buys high end collectibles in volume without much thought being given to most of the items.

[carlosdetweiller]

Here is a link (you probably have all seen and read this) on Collecting Stephen King by Peter Schneider:

http://hillhousepublishers.com/hh-collectingking01.htm

If you scroll way down to the section on "King material as investment" he refers to a collector in the opening paragraph. You don't really need an imagination to guess who he is referring to.

"A collector who is considering purchasing King first editions for investment value would be well advised to reconsider. The value of King's books has stayed fairly steady for a number of years now. There was a brief flurry of high prices paid on Ebay for his books, but even that has settled down. In July of 2000 I sold on Ebay four King items (including a set of The Green Mile proofs) to one buyer for what were ridiculously high prices. I spoke to this buyer later on as we were working out the logistics of the sale. It turns out that she had no real interest in King's writing—she was simply "setting up a nest egg" for her daughter's future. This sent a chill down my spine and I told her, to no avail, that she'd do much better by putting the money in a mutual fund. "

[The Lady of Shadows]

wow. what a fascinating article. thanks for the link - truly! :rose:

[Ari_Racing]

Bob...phone:

http://www.drewstruzan.com/illustrated/portfolio/?fa=medium&gid=794&mp&gallerystart=1&pagestart=1&type=mp

[The Lady of Shadows]

Bob...phone:

http://www.drewstruzan.com/illustrated/portfolio/?fa=medium&gid=794&mp&gallerystart=1&pagestart=1&type=mp


oh my fucking god. that's it. i'm selling my house. i'm selling my mini. i'm selling my husband.

::faints::

[Ari_Racing]

yes...the same happened to me :D

[Scoogs]

:drool:
Technically I don't really need this second kidney.

[Ari_Racing]

LOL!!
Me neither...and I´ll sum one lung then
:D
Can you match that? :D

[gsvec]

Not sure what thread it was in, but someone was looking for a DT Gunslinger Born Sketchbook. Here's one with a BIN of $1.99 - 9 still available. eBay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/Dark-Tower-Gunslinger-Born-Sketchbook-Promo_W0QQitemZ180276421582QQihZ008QQcategoryZ3981 QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp16 38Q2em118Q2el1247)

Also another Marvel promo for DT LRH - same seller, same price. another eBay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/Dark-Tower-Long-Road-Home-Promo-Stephen-King-MORE_W0QQitemZ180276421801QQihZ008QQcategoryZ3981Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp163 8Q2em118Q2el1247)

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob...phone:

http://www.drewstruzan.com/illustrated/portfolio/?fa=medium&gid=794&mp&gallerystart=1&pagestart=1&type=mp


oh my fucking god. that's it. i'm selling my house. i'm selling my mini. i'm selling my husband.

::faints::

Uh, turtlesong.....husbands aren't really worth much....according to my wife :lol:

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob...phone:

http://www.drewstruzan.com/illustrated/portfolio/?fa=medium&gid=794&mp&gallerystart=1&pagestart=1&type=mp

Hey Ari,
That one doesn't do a lot for me. Besides there are too many "zeros" in the asking price! I did look through his portfolio, though, and like many of his other works. He's a good artist. I really liked the Three Stooges paintings.

[Ari_Racing]

Yes..the prices are outrageous, but what a great artist. His works are astonishing.

[Bev Vincent]

With prices like that, it's no wonder he doesn't bother with posters or prints. You'd have to sell a ton of $25 posters to match one painting sale.

[Cutter]

Here is a link (you probably have all seen and read this) on Collecting Stephen King by Peter Schneider:

http://hillhousepublishers.com/hh-collectingking01.htm

If you scroll way down to the section on "King material as investment" he refers to a collector in the opening paragraph. You don't really need an imagination to guess who he is referring to.

"A collector who is considering purchasing King first editions for investment value would be well advised to reconsider. The value of King's books has stayed fairly steady for a number of years now. There was a brief flurry of high prices paid on Ebay for his books, but even that has settled down. In July of 2000 I sold on Ebay four King items (including a set of The Green Mile proofs) to one buyer for what were ridiculously high prices. I spoke to this buyer later on as we were working out the logistics of the sale. It turns out that she had no real interest in King's writing—she was simply "setting up a nest egg" for her daughter's future. This sent a chill down my spine and I told her, to no avail, that she'd do much better by putting the money in a mutual fund. "

Thanks for that tidbit of info Bob, that's pretty interesting.

Yea, that's pretty sad that was how her collection was formed.

[turtlex]

Gee, and me without $75,000 sitting around with nothing to do....

[turtlex]

Did you all see this : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120303115027&indexURL=4&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohosting

Check out that display case with the Maximum Overdrive Truck !!!

[Randall Flagg]

weathervane has been around a while (on Ebay). I actually have purchased something from him/her (I can't recall).
The item was exactly as described, packaged well and shipped promptly........but I neglected to confirm it was from a smoke free environment and honestly it reeked of cigarette smoke. I had to "de-smoke" it.

[tippy4]

I don't think she smokes...she buys and sells stuff, so it was probably a result of a previous owner.

[turtlex]

weathervane has been around a while (on Ebay). I actually have purchased something from him/her (I can't recall).
The item was exactly as described, packaged well and shipped promptly........but I neglected to confirm it was from a smoke free environment and honestly it reeked of cigarette smoke. I had to "de-smoke" it.


I did note the auction description said something about smoking and not being able to verify or not. I've PM'd you about the "de-smoke" mention above.

[Patrick]

Bob...phone:

http://www.drewstruzan.com/illustrated/portfolio/?fa=medium&gid=794&mp&gallerystart=1&pagestart=1&type=mp

Hey Ari,
That one doesn't do a lot for me. Besides there are too many "zeros" in the asking price! I did look through his portfolio, though, and like many of his other works. He's a good artist. I really liked the Three Stooges paintings.
The two for Shawshank Redemption are pretty cool too.

EDIT: Here's some of his artwork from The Mist (http://www.drewstruzan.com/illustrated/portfolio/?fa=medium&gid=826&com&gallerystart=26&pagestart=1&type=com) that is more affordable than that nice Gunslinger painting.

[lophophoras]

weathervane has been around a while (on Ebay). I actually have purchased something from him/her (I can't recall).
The item was exactly as described, packaged well and shipped promptly........but I neglected to confirm it was from a smoke free environment and honestly it reeked of cigarette smoke. I had to "de-smoke" it.

I have purchased from this seller also with very good results. She has a nice collection, very nicely displayed.

[Randall Flagg]

Whether or not the seller smokes, I neglected to confirm the book itself did not smell of smoke. It's just something I try to remember to ask in advance. Apologies to weathervane.

[jhanic]

The Gunslinger first dust jacket sold for $122.50. Two bidders, four bids.

John

[herbertwest]

btw, Tina sells a set of THE PLANT, signed limited. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-THE-PLANT-SIGNED-LTD-Edition-VERY-RARE_W0QQitemZ180288038793QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 180288038793&_trkparms=72%3A1163|39%3A1|66%3A4|65%3A12|240%3A13 18&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

i was browsing when i saw it... and the reason i mention it, is because the inscribed messages are really impressive and goods!

[Fsmdr]

btw, Tina sells a set of THE PLANT, signed limited. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-THE-PLANT-SIGNED-LTD-Edition-VERY-RARE_W0QQitemZ180288038793QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 180288038793&_trkparms=72%3A1163|39%3A1|66%3A4|65%3A12|240%3A13 18&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

i was browsing when i saw it... and the reason i mention it, is because the inscribed messages are really impressive and goods!

It would have been a more desirable set had all the 3 copy been inscribed to the same person...not that her set isn't nice.

[Randall Flagg]

Quite a Few Cavalier magazines for sale by one seller:
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/technokidz

[Bev Vincent]

My internet access has been limited, so I don't know if this has been posted elsewhere, but just in case:

Gauntlet's latest auction item is a rare one indeed: "The Monkey", by Stephen King, published as a 34-page magazine booklet/insert in the November 1980 issue of Gallery magazine. The booklet is signed by Stephen King on 9/20/1986, and is inscribed specifically to sellers of this item. It is in "Very Good" condition, with slight wearing on the front cover and yellowing of the interior pages. Bidding starts at $100. Send your bid to info@gauntletpress.com with "Monkey" in the subject by Friday, September 19th. One bid per customer please. Happy bidding!

[Patrick]

Thanks, Jerome and Bev.

That seller of the magazines also has an S/L of 'Salem's Lot for sale. No bids as yet.

[gsvec]

Anybody ever seen this before? Didn't know Time/Life did anything with SK.

Langoliers (http://cgi.ebay.com/HC-Book-Stephen-King-Langoliers-Time-Life-Digest-Rare_W0QQitemZ220284236128QQihZ012QQcategoryZ377QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

[gsvec]

Calling all original art collectors!!

Wrightson original sketches (http://cgi.ebay.com/Berni-Wrightson-Creepshow-4-Concept-Illustrations_W0QQitemZ110290826500QQcmdZViewItem? hash=item110290826500&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

[herbertwest]

Anybody ever seen this before? Didn't know Time/Life did anything with SK.

Langoliers (http://cgi.ebay.com/HC-Book-Stephen-King-Langoliers-Time-Life-Digest-Rare_W0QQitemZ220284236128QQihZ012QQcategoryZ377QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)


Never seen that one before... it is in Justin's book, but i guess it is quite scarce...

[Patrick]

Calling all original art collectors!!

Wrightson original sketches (http://cgi.ebay.com/Berni-Wrightson-Creepshow-4-Concept-Illustrations_W0QQitemZ110290826500QQcmdZViewItem? hash=item110290826500&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)
Pretty cool, especially for any fans of Ghostbusters out there.

[lophophoras]

Anybody ever seen this before? Didn't know Time/Life did anything with SK.

Langoliers (http://cgi.ebay.com/HC-Book-Stephen-King-Langoliers-Time-Life-Digest-Rare_W0QQitemZ220284236128QQihZ012QQcategoryZ377QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

I have seen it on Ebay at different times.

[wizardsrainbow]

Wrightson original art from The Stand back for one last chance....price down to a more "reasonable" $3,000:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-Kings-Stand-original-illo-by-Bernie-Wrightson_W0QQitemZ140271362202QQcmdZViewItem?hash =item140271362202&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Two 'Rainy Season' signed/limited pictures on eBay at the same time at vastly different prices.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370089914935&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=024

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150295421960&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005

[Fsmdr]

Phil Hale original painting for Gunslinger on auction:

http://comics.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=7001&Lot_No=89051

[e_taylor]

Phil Hale original painting for Gunslinger on auction:

http://comics.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=7001&Lot_No=89051

Come claim it Bob!

[Randall Flagg]

For some reason, although it is a stunning piece, Hale's work never "moved" me.

[carlosdetweiller]

Phil Hale original painting for Gunslinger on auction:

http://comics.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=7001&Lot_No=89051

Come claim it Bob!

I have had my eye on it for over two months. It was first listed as a preview quite a while ago but it had no picture in the listing. I checked the website daily for several weeks hoping they would finally put a picture in the listing. When they finally did I was quite disappointed. It just doesn't appeal to me. I've wanted a Hale painting from The Dark Tower for years but I don't think it will be this one.

[oy-the-brave]

Phil Hale original painting for Gunslinger on auction:

http://comics.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=7001&Lot_No=89051

Come claim it Bob!

I have had my eye on it for over two months. It was first listed as a preview quite a while ago but it had no picture in the listing. I checked the website daily for several weeks hoping they would finally put a picture in the listing. When they finally did I was quite disappointed. It just doesn't appeal to me. I've wanted a Hale painting from The Dark Tower for years but I don't think it will be this one.


I agree it's not an appealing painting but the temptation to own another piece from one of the books is strong still but am I reading the description right is this painting not the original painting used in the book?

Here is the description:

This piece was done as a private commission, after the Donald M. Grant book illustration for the The Dark Tower: Gunslinger series novel by Stephen King. From the Frank Collection.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

is this painting not the original painting used in the book?

Here is the description:

This piece was done as a private commission, after the Donald M. Grant book illustration for the The Dark Tower: Gunslinger series novel by Stephen King. From the Frank Collection.

The description states its not the original but one done for a private buyer after the original.

[carlosdetweiller]

is this painting not the original painting used in the book?

Here is the description:

This piece was done as a private commission, after the Donald M. Grant book illustration for the The Dark Tower: Gunslinger series novel by Stephen King. From the Frank Collection.

The description states its not the original but one done for a private buyer after the original.

That's the way I understand it too. I think that Robert Weiner owns all of the original paintings from the second edition and most of the ones from the first edition.

[Ari_Racing]

Anyone purchased anything/something from this seller?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-1st-EDITION-LIMITED-CHRISTINE-RARE_W0QQitemZ180292758169QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 180292758169&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A4|65%3A3|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I'm about to purchase this book and well...better to ask first.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Anyone purchased anything/something from this seller?

I have bought several books from her without any problems.

[e_taylor]

Anyone purchased anything/something from this seller?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-1st-EDITION-LIMITED-CHRISTINE-RARE_W0QQitemZ180292758169QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 180292758169&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A4|65%3A3|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I'm about to purchase this book and well...better to ask first.

Keep in mind that theres a blind stamp on the title page. For me personally, that'd be a show stopper. And her price doesn't really reflect this defect (IMO).

Very Fine Books has a copy (http://www.veryfinebooks.com/Stephen_King_Christine_Signed_Limited_Edition_p/sk128.htm&Click=169) for $875... the extra $75 would be worth it to me. Although, I'm sure if you shop around you can probably find a fine/fine copy even cheaper.

[Sir_Boomme]

aaaargh!!!!

i hate seeing where dumbass people ruin otherwise great books by writing in them, stamping them etc.
and this is a limited edition for pete's sake!

i've seen a 1st edition carrie where grandma wrote happy birthday to her grandson in it. stupid! that's what cards are for.

[jhanic]

I've gotten a few items from Tina in the past. I find her auctions are usually rather overpriced, though, and she doesn't really seem to want to bargain. She's always been very accurate in her descriptions of her items.

I agree that the stamping on the Christine lowers the value substantially, too.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Alright, then I´ll wait for another one.

Does anyone have one for sale?

[Patrick]

I've bought one book from Tina and the transaction was handled just fine.


Just curious, where would you guys set the value on that Christine S/L given that it has that raised stamp in the corner of one page?

[Rahfa]

I've bought one book from Tina and the transaction was handled just fine.


Just curious, where would you guys set the value on that Christine S/L given that it has that raised stamp in the corner of one page?

My opinion only, but to me a book with any sort of flaw like that is unbuyable at any price. It's something that can't be fixed and will always be an annoying defect.

Easton Press sends out the ugliest bookplates and it baffles me that some people actually use themmm...this embossed stamp is in the same category. Destroys the book for me.

But...my opinion is WAY harsher than most!

[jhanic]

I think I'd avoid it also, unless I wanted a "place-holder". I doubt VERY much I'd go more than $100 for it, though.

John

[e_taylor]

My two cents -

I don't think it actually decreases the value per se. The book itself is still fine, its just a show stopper. I think you could still get market value for it, but it would take a long long time to find the buyer who isn't put off by the embossed stamp.

[turtlex]

Folks -

Is this real : http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=576701168&searchurl=an=Stephen+King&kn=inscribed&sgnd=on&sortby=1&x=50&y=15

Seems an excessively LONG signature... writing.

http://pictures.abebooks.com/HOWARDBP/576701168.jpg

[jhanic]

Looks like you got the same email from ABEBooks that I did. I think the inscription and signature are okay, but the thing is WAY overpriced.

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=576701168&searchurl=an=Stephen+King&kn=inscribed&sgnd=on&sortby=1&x=50&y=15

John

[Rahfa]

Way overpriced...but pretty cool...the longer the inscription, the better, I think...and this one is def. real.

[turtlex]

Yup, John! ABE for sure. :)
I saw it and my first thought was ... how LONG did it take for Sai King to sign that? Weren't there other people in line waiting ?!?

[tippy4]

I've gotten a few items from Tina in the past. I find her auctions are usually rather overpriced, though, and she doesn't really seem to want to bargain. She's always been very accurate in her descriptions of her items.

John

I too have purchased a few items from Tina H., and yes, her auctions tend to be a bit on the high side, but I was able to negotiate a little on my most recent purchase which was the Insomnia Portfolio.

She really has/had an extensive collection.

She has always been very pleasant with me, and prompt in returning emails.

[gsvec]

Here's a first. I was just searching on eBay for Just After Sunset, and I found this text in the auction body:


THIS NEW NOVEL MAY BE EITHER A BOOK CLUB EDITION, A FIRST PRINT OR A FIRST EDITION. ALL BOOKS ARE COMPLETE TEXT, DUST JACKET. THERE'S VERY LITTLE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE THREE. THEY ALL ARE THE SAME AS FAR AS THE FULL STORY AND DUST JACKET, THE BOOK CLUB EDITION IS AN INCH SHORTER AND A HALF INCH LESS IN WIDTH AND NOT PART OF THE FIRST RUN OR FIRST EDITION.

WTF?? :unsure:

[The Lady of Shadows]

very little difference between the three? what the fucking hell? where is that listing gretchen?

[gsvec]

very little difference between the three? what the fucking hell? where is that listing gretchen?

Just After Sunset (http://cgi.ebay.com/JUST-AFTER-SUNSET-Stephen-King-Ships-Nov-21-Free-Shippg_W0QQitemZ320310190653QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em320310190653&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

I just think it's hilarious! :lol:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

very little difference between the three? what the fucking hell? where is that listing gretchen?

This is the listing she's talking about:

http://cgi.ebay.com/JUST-AFTER-SUNSET-Stephen-King-Ships-Nov-21-Free-Shippg_W0QQitemZ320310190653QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em320310190653&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A13 18&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

The seller is making it sound like she isn't guaranteeing what edition you will get. It could be a book club, or a first print.

The first clue of a seller that possibly doesn't know what she's talking about is the big fat ZERO next to her Ebay name.

Order from Amazon. If your order goes over $25 you get free shipping.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[gsvec]

And she actually has a bidder. :wtf:

[carlosdetweiller]

And she actually has a bidder. :wtf:

I don't know. If you just wanted to read the story then the auction will be a good deal for someone. You get a bookclub edition (probably) for as little as a buck and a lot of good reading. Much cheaper than a paperback.

[Patrick]

I don't know. If you just wanted to read the story then the auction will be a good deal for someone. You get a bookclub edition (probably) for as little as a buck and a lot of good reading. Much cheaper than a paperback.And free shipping.

[Bev Vincent]

This is from a post on Shocklines (http://shocklinesforum.yuku.com/topic/7383)

Hey there everyone. I'm doing some cleaning and came across these custom matted and framed original Australian Daybills for a hand full of Stephen King movies. The listings start real cheap. I had these hanging in my home before I got married and had kids. Now with 2 little ones running around these don't seem to be the appropriate wall decor (according to the wife!). Anyway, I caved so here they are for you to enjoy! Thanks! Ryan W.

Contact me if you are interested in them and don't want to go through eBay.

Oh, and I wanted to let everyone know, because I've had a few questions, the posters are creased where they were folded. The daybills were sent to the theaters in envelopes and not rolled tubes. If you see a daybill with no creases it is probably a reproduction. I think it's neat to relize these posters were displayed outside the theaters during the first showings of these films. A few of them have the ratings stickers affixed to them. NEAT!

Seller's store (http://stores.ebay.com/Catskill-Country-Cupboard)

[The Lady of Shadows]

very little difference between the three? what the fucking hell? where is that listing gretchen?

This is the listing she's talking about:

http://cgi.ebay.com/JUST-AFTER-SUNSET-Stephen-King-Ships-Nov-21-Free-Shippg_W0QQitemZ320310190653QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em320310190653&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A13 18&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

The seller is making it sound like she isn't guaranteeing what edition you will get. It could be a book club, or a first print.

The first clue of a seller that possibly doesn't know what she's talking about is the big fat ZERO next to her Ebay name.

Order from Amazon. If your order goes over $25 you get free shipping.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA


i simply had to send her a question asking her what in the world she was talking about (okay, i was nicer about it) since this was the first offering of this book. this is her answer:


It may be coming from a book club or from a book wholesaler...The BCE is an inch shorter and half inch less in width. The wholesale's books are full size, but not first editions. Since it's not a First Edition, and you're a collector, I say- Don't Bid...

[Ari_Racing]

Bob, check this out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BERNI-WRIGHTSON-color-art-ORIGINAL-Comic-Art-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ110295679202QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em110295679202&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Bob, check this out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BERNI-WRIGHTSON-color-art-ORIGINAL-Comic-Art-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ110295679202QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em110295679202&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I love Bernie's stuff. However, the auction states original art. I'm thinking (could be wrong) that Bernie did all the original sheets for Creepshow on canvas, not cardboard stock.

Again, could be wrong. Anyone know for sure?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob, check this out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BERNI-WRIGHTSON-color-art-ORIGINAL-Comic-Art-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ110295679202QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em110295679202&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I love Bernie's stuff. However, the auction states original art. I'm thinking (could be wrong) that Bernie did all the original sheets for Creepshow on canvas, not cardboard stock.

Again, could be wrong. Anyone know for sure?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Thanks, Ari. I had seen this (the seller has another piece from the same story) but decided to pass. The acetate overlay that has the words is missing on this piece and it just looks weird that way to me.

Bernie painted all of these on something called Bainbridge board and I have no reason to believe the piece at auction is not authentic.

BTW, for those who are interested, Bernie is selling a piece of Creepshow artwork on his website for $800 (also without the acetate overlay). Liz told me that artwork from each story is still available directly from Bernie but he has no more with the acetate overlay.

I've decided, for now, not to buy any without the words superimposed via the acetate overlay. I've got a few intact pieces framed and hanging and I just think that pieces without the acetate would look too different hanging next to them. Just my personal feelings. I think that $800 is a very good price for original Creepshow artwork.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Bob, check this out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BERNI-WRIGHTSON-color-art-ORIGINAL-Comic-Art-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ110295679202QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em110295679202&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I love Bernie's stuff. However, the auction states original art. I'm thinking (could be wrong) that Bernie did all the original sheets for Creepshow on canvas, not cardboard stock.

Again, could be wrong. Anyone know for sure?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Thanks, Ari. I had seen this (the seller has another piece from the same story) but decided to pass. The acetate overlay that has the words is missing on this piece and it just looks weird that way to me.

Bernie painted all of these on something called Bainbridge board and I have no reason to believe the piece at auction is not authentic.

BTW, for those who are interested, Bernie is selling a piece of Creepshow artwork on his website for $800 (also without the acetate overlay). Liz told me that artwork from each story is still available directly from Bernie but he has no more with the acetate overlay.

I've decided, for now, not to buy any without the words superimposed via the acetate overlay. I've got a few intact pieces framed and hanging and I just think that pieces without the acetate would look too different hanging next to them. Just my personal feelings. I think that $800 is a very good price for original Creepshow artwork.

Excellent info. Bainbridge board is a foam style board that artist use frequently for originals and artist proofs. I was confused by the cardboard stock comment in the auction.

It all sounds legit. I do agree the missing acetate sort of brings value down. IMO.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[jhanic]

It's a nice binding job, but 500 euros??? :orely:

The Plant (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-THE-PLANT_W0QQitemZ230300688985QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m230300688985&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1309&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

John

[gsvec]

If you have magazine holes to fill, here's Rolling Stone and 2 Penthouses.

Link to eBay auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/Steven-King-originals-Penthouse-Rolling-Stone_W0QQitemZ260299147489QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m260299147489&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Wasn't sure where to put this and I'm sure someone here already posted this. Sorry if it's a duplicate post.

Publisher Dark Horse is redoing Frankenstein with Bernies Art and Kings intro in hardback. It's hard to find the original release of this book. Maybe this will be interesting to some:

Amazon.com: Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Bernie Wrightson: Books

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[turtlex]

It's a nice binding job, but 500 euros??? :orely:

The Plant (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-THE-PLANT_W0QQitemZ230300688985QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m230300688985&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1309&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

John

Um, any clue what the description says?

[jhanic]

No, I don't understand Italian. Maybe someone else?

John

[Bev Vincent]

It gives the publication history of The Plant, given to friends in the 1980s and then released on the web for download. An incomplete work, etc. I think the final sentence is something like "this is a book that you won't find on any bookcase"

[turtlex]

Thanks Bev !!

[herbertwest]

It gives the publication history of The Plant, given to friends in the 1980s and then released on the web for download. An incomplete work, etc. I think the final sentence is something like "this is a book that you won't find on any bookcase"

about the last sentence, i'd say : a unique item that you wont find in any library...

[Fsmdr]

Here's one you don't see too often.

http://cgi.ebay.com/King-Wrightson-Cycle-of-the-Werewolf-LTD-29-of-350_W0QQitemZ130263979536QQihZ003QQcategoryZ29223Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

No description given. It looks to be number 29?. Also the sketch looks like there might be some fingerprints on it.

[carlosdetweiller]

Just a reminder to wash your hands and clean under your fingernails before you take your photos for your eBay listing. Look at the next to last image.

http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Shining-True-1st-ed-first-edition-77-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ220298081370QQihZ012QQcategoryZ377QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[jhanic]

So true! :wtf:

John

[Randall Flagg]

That reminds me of the tea kettle auction with a nude reflection.
Warning: Link shows Reflectoporn! Snopes (http://www.snopes.com/photos/risque/kettle.asp)

[gsvec]

:rofl: that guitar one . . . :rofl:

[turtlex]

Who the hell takes photos for ebay naked?!?
What the flip?!?

[Randall Flagg]

Who the hell takes photos for ebay naked?!?
What the flip?!?
Read the link. It would seem to me that the people receive some prurient pleasure by posting the "ad".

[turtlex]

Read the link. It would seem to me that the people receive some prurient pleasure by posting the "ad".


ew.

[carlosdetweiller]

Kinda neat.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Stephen-King-The-Dark-Tower-Hoodie-sweatshirt_W0QQitemZ270291856508QQihZ017QQcategory Z377QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Randall Flagg]

That is a cool shirt. I wish the picture was larger so I could see how each animal was depicted.

[wizardsrainbow]

That is a cool shirt. I wish the picture was larger so I could see how each animal was depicted.

Jerome-

Try here, the site lets you zoom in on the image:

http://www.cafepress.com/dtcstore.38965126

Cafepress is attached to The Dark Tower Compendium site run by the infamous "Antman." There is an old history of animosity between the Antman and some members from the old TDT.net site but I don't remember why.

[alinda]

Some really cool stuff there. if only I had some extra $ :cry:

[Randall Flagg]

David, thanks for the link.

[Randall Flagg]

Stephen King Rare Promo Duma Key Tennis Balls Sealed! (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Rare-Promo-Duma-Key-Tennis-Balls-Sealed_W0QQitemZ290270471261QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em290270471261&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

3 Pack in tube. Starts @ $75

[Fsmdr]

This seller has a lot of really nice quality King's books:

http://search.stores.ebay.com/Bloody-Rare-Books-and-Posters_stephen-king_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfsnZBloodyQ20RareQ20Book sQ20andQ20PostersQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ14720035Q QsofpZ0

Their prices are astonomical, but it's still fun to window shop.8)

[wizardsrainbow]

This seller has the a lot of really nice quality King's books:

http://search.stores.ebay.com/Bloody-Rare-Books-and-Posters_stephen-king_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfsnZBloodyQ20RareQ20Book sQ20andQ20PostersQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ14720035Q QsofpZ0

Their prices are astonomical, but it's still fun to window shop.8)

Is there a word that means something larger than astronomical? Holy Moly!

[CRinVA]

$2,500 for a signed Creepshow 1st! Give me a break! I'd pay maybe $100!

Startling Myster Stores - The Glass Floor for $1,500. Geesh - maybe $150!

A signed The Shining (1st) for $6,000! Holy Crap Batman! I am sure it's worth maybe $500 or so!

And this person sure has a lot of nice stuff and they have a 367 positive feedback rating of 100%!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't imagine buying anything form this seller! Anyone heard of (or dealt with) him/her and Bloody Rare Books?

[carlosdetweiller]

Can't imagine buying anything form this seller! Anyone heard of (or dealt with) him/her and Bloody Rare Books?


I have heard of them only in the past 2 to 3 months. They have been taking out a full page color ad in FIRSTS magazine for at least that length of time. About the same length of time their books have been showing up in the usual online sites.

I agree about their prices. They would make Lloyd Currey blush.

[carlosdetweiller]

What do ya'll think of these prices. I don't keep up with reprints but just can't see this set of DT books being worth the winning bid. Now it looks like it was mostly just 2 bidders going at it but do these books go for this much?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=280279709783

[e_taylor]

What do ya'll think of these prices. I don't keep up with reprints but just can't see this set of DT books being worth the winning bid. Now it looks like it was mostly just 2 bidders going at it but do these books go for this much?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=280279709783

Bob -

If they are actually all 1st printings, then its high, but not outrageous. I don't think I've seen a set like that go for much less than $200, and a few times for as much as $400. About $300 is probably average, but, like you I don't follow these.

[e_taylor]

Although now that I open my eyes I see only Drawing of the Three and Wizard and Glass were 1st prints ... so yah, way too high!

[The Lady of Shadows]

This seller has the a lot of really nice quality King's books:

http://search.stores.ebay.com/Bloody-Rare-Books-and-Posters_stephen-king_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfsnZBloodyQ20RareQ20Book sQ20andQ20PostersQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ14720035Q QsofpZ0

Their prices are astonomical, but it's still fun to window shop.8)

Is there a word that means something larger than astronomical? Holy Moly!

galaxian?

::faints::

[herbertwest]

I need to sell extra items from my collection... so i did put them on ebay with really low starting prices:
most of them are french 1st editions, but there are couple of interesting one for international collectors..


THE GREEN MILE, FRENCH LIMITED, 300 COPIES 'signed' (starting from 1€! really low reserve!) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270297350547&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017)


FICTION 302 317 327 332 333 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270297343529&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017) (the french equivalents of the magazine of fiction & science fiction, with the true 1st french publishing of The Dark Tower - The Gunslinger !)


CARRIE – STEPHEN KING – GALLIMARD, 1976 – 1st édition (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270297344603&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017)

SHINING/ L’ENFANT LUMIERE, ALTA 1979 - 1st édition (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270297345904&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017)

SHINING/ L’ENFANT LUMIERE, ALTA 1980 - 1st édition, reprint (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270297346775&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017)

NIGHTSHIFT COLLECTION (ALTA, 1st édition): french title is Danse Macabre (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270297348064&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017)

RIDING THE BULLET, STEPHEN KING, PROMO/GIFT EDITION, RARE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270297342168&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017)

ANTIHERO 1994 SPECIAL VILLAIN, STEPHEN KING, INTRODUCTION (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=270297340523&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=017)

[The Lady of Shadows]

wow, i'm sorry you have to see those things go but that carrie is too good not to bid on! :)

[carlosdetweiller]

This is odd. Kind of neat....but odd.

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-CUSTOM-BOX-SET-6-HC-3-FIRSTS-UNIQUE-RARE_W0QQitemZ310098389177QQihZ021QQcategoryZ377QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Randall Flagg]

This is odd. Kind of neat....but odd.

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-CUSTOM-BOX-SET-6-HC-3-FIRSTS-UNIQUE-RARE_W0QQitemZ310098389177QQihZ021QQcategoryZ377QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Definately odd, but cool. Hard to tell what materials were used to make the box.
Also looks like hinges are some form of a strap.

[herbertwest]

that's pretty cool!
although it is annoying to do not being able to see which book you are first grabbing...


I also wanted to say that this week end, i'll add on ebay the UK limited edition of the key ring that was available with Duma Key... with a fac simile of signature... (and i naggued so much my girlfriend for grabbing one.. and i sell it.. :cry: )

[herbertwest]

the keyring is now on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270299655596&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38.l1313%26_nkw%3D270299655596%2509 %26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1). starting price : 0,99€
ebay¨# 270299655596

[turtlex]

the keyring is now on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270299655596&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38.l1313%26_nkw%3D270299655596%2509 %26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1). starting price : 0,99€
ebay¨# 270299655596


Looks cool. I see you are the high bidder.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

the keyring is now on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270299655596&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38.l1313%26_nkw%3D270299655596%2509 %26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1). starting price : 0,99€
ebay¨# 270299655596


Looks cool. I see you are the high bidder.

hehehe....I think he's the seller :)

[turtlex]

the keyring is now on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270299655596&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38.l1313%26_nkw%3D270299655596%2509 %26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1). starting price : 0,99€
ebay¨# 270299655596


Looks cool. I see you are the high bidder.

hehehe....I think he's the seller :)

Duh! Thank you for pointing that out!

Then I'm bidding !!!!

[The Lady of Shadows]

the keyring is now on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270299655596&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38.l1313%26_nkw%3D270299655596%2509 %26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1). starting price : 0,99€
ebay¨# 270299655596


Looks cool. I see you are the high bidder.


**AHEM**

><

[turtlex]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250322177552&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Not sure how this can be called a signed first edition, since the signature is on a piece of paper and not the book....

[e_taylor]

For those audiobook collectors out there:

Lot of 27 audiobooks:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Stephen-King-Lot-of-27-Audiobooks-22-Different-Titles_W0QQitemZ310098661201QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em310098661201&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318

And for the novice ARC collector, this could be a nice set to start a collection off:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Stephen-King-ARC-Proof-lot-Rose-Lisey-Hearts-Geralds_W0QQitemZ260311499383QQcmdZViewItem?hash=i tem260311499383&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318

[wizardsrainbow]

Although now that I open my eyes I see only Drawing of the Three and Wizard and Glass were 1st prints ... so yah, way too high!

I traded several e-mails with this seller, educating her on how to tell what is a first edition, first printing. Eventually she figured it out and told me that only 2 of the books were first printings.

So, yes, way too high a price.

That said, you would be surprised at how hard it is to find a Viking 1st/1st set these days. I had 2 complete sets, one signed and one not. Sold the unsigned set to Juliana. Was curious afterward about replacing them, only to find it VERY difficult to find particularly The Wastelands. Anybody know what the print run was on these Viking books?

[e_taylor]

Although now that I open my eyes I see only Drawing of the Three and Wizard and Glass were 1st prints ... so yah, way too high!

I traded several e-mails with this seller, educating her on how to tell what is a first edition, first printing. Eventually she figured it out and told me that only 2 of the books were first printings.

So, yes, way too high a price.

That said, you would be surprised at how hard it is to find a Viking 1st/1st set these days. I had 2 complete sets, one signed and one not. Sold the unsigned set to Juliana. Was curious afterward about replacing them, only to find it VERY difficult to find particularly The Wastelands. Anybody know what the print run was on these Viking books?

David -

There were 60,000 1st printings of the Revised Gunslinger, so my guess would be 60,000 of the rest, at the most.

[wizardsrainbow]

Although now that I open my eyes I see only Drawing of the Three and Wizard and Glass were 1st prints ... so yah, way too high!

I traded several e-mails with this seller, educating her on how to tell what is a first edition, first printing. Eventually she figured it out and told me that only 2 of the books were first printings.

So, yes, way too high a price.

That said, you would be surprised at how hard it is to find a Viking 1st/1st set these days. I had 2 complete sets, one signed and one not. Sold the unsigned set to Juliana. Was curious afterward about replacing them, only to find it VERY difficult to find particularly The Wastelands. Anybody know what the print run was on these Viking books?

David -

There were 60,000 1st printings of the Revised Gunslinger, so my guess would be 60,000 of the rest, at the most.

Eric. Thank you. That's actually really small. I think I gave Juliana a good deal then.

[carlosdetweiller]

There were 60,000 1st printings of the Revised Gunslinger, so my guess would be 60,000 of the rest, at the most.

Eric. Thank you. That's actually really small. I think I gave Juliana a good deal then.

I should have paid more attention when they were being published. I bought Book 1 The Gunslinger only because it had the new introduction. The rest I just considered reprints. Now I wish I had finished the set. Oh, well.

[jhanic]

I did the same.

John

[Fsmdr]

They still shows up occationally on Ebay. I recently bought a Viking 1st DOTT for $38 shipped. A complete set of 4 books usually sells for about $150 - $175 on Ebay in Fine condition.

and yes, thanks to David I have a set now.

[wizardsrainbow]

They still shows up occationally on Ebay. I recently bought a Viking 1st DOTT for $38 shipped. A complete set of 4 books usually sells for about $150 - $175 on Ebay in Fine condition.

and yes, thanks to David I have a set now.

And, Juliana, I am happy to have sold them to you.

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't recall this being a promotional item for BAG OF BONES. Is this BS or is it a fact?

http://cgi.ebay.com/BAG-OF-BONES-COLLECTIBLE-STEPHEN-KING-SKELATON-NICE_W0QQitemZ220310080363QQihZ012QQcategoryZ377QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Brice]

Bob, I don't think that has anything to do with Stephen King, nor any of his books or movies. I may be proven wrong though.

[Hutch]

I seem to recall either the Stephen King Book Club or Stephen King Library offering it within the last 10 years or so. I'm not sure if it was that title ... or just with a new membership.


I don't recall this being a promotional item for BAG OF BONES. Is this BS or is it a fact?

http://cgi.ebay.com/BAG-OF-BONES-COLLECTIBLE-STEPHEN-KING-SKELATON-NICE_W0QQitemZ220310080363QQihZ012QQcategoryZ377QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Bev Vincent]

I have one of those hanging on my desk. Just the skeleton, not any of the fancy stuff in the background of that photo that looks like a coffin. If you asked me where I got it, I couldn't have told you, but I think the story isn't so farfetched.

[The Lady of Shadows]

i call bullshit. these are all over ebay with the note that they're from the bag of bones selling. how is that possible?

caveat: unless it was done overseas. i'm not so good with the overseas stuff. of course, the other alternative is a small, independent bookstore gave them out but i can't see that happening.

[Hutch]

to me it looks as if the seller laid the item between two side facing bricks to take the image. I don't think the brick background comes with the item... It would raise hell on the shipping costs.


I have one of those hanging on my desk. Just the skeleton, not any of the fancy stuff in the background of that photo that looks like a coffin. If you asked me where I got it, I couldn't have told you, but I think the story isn't so farfetched.

[The Lady of Shadows]

is somebody from here bidding on this? i only ask because i'm bidding and i don't want to further increase the price if you are bidding as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270297344603


is that okay to ask? am i breaking any rules or anything?



ETA: sorry, it's herbertwest's french edition of carrie

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The skeleton was a new membership perk for joining Stephen King Library. I sort of remember the old TV commercial it was on. It wasn't a Bag of Bones promo, it's much older than that. I'm thinking right around the 83 or 84 era with Pet Symatary and Eye's of the Dragon.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Update: My paperwork shows 88 or 89.

[Randall Flagg]

is somebody from here bidding on this? i only ask because i'm bidding and i don't want to further increase the price if you are bidding as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270297344603


is that okay to ask? am i breaking any rules or anything?

I don't feel you are breaking any rules here. We have had these type of discussions before.
There is no sense in running up the price, however a fellow member is selling the item and one wishes him the best in obtaining the highest price.

[The Lady of Shadows]

thanks r.f. :) now if i could just make sure i'm not making another member crazy with my constant bidding before the auction ends in 30 minutes. :wtf:

[jhanic]

As Ralph said, the skeleton was a perk for joining the SK Library way before Bag of Bones. I've got one floating around here somewhere.

Good luck on your bidding, turtlesong! Hope you get it!

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

As Ralph said, the skeleton was a perk for joining the SK Library way before Bag of Bones. I've got one floating around here somewhere.

Good luck on your bidding, turtlesong! Hope you get it!

John

well, if it's someone from here and i beat them out they can be assured it's going to a good home. the big give that is. if they beat me then i will simply have to kill them and bury them behind the castle. :evil:

:lol:

[jhanic]

Well, turtlesong, did you get it?

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

Well, turtlesong, did you get it?

John


no and i'm pissed as hell. i was watching that auction like a f'n hawk and somebody swooped in at the last second (and i do mean that) and outbid me. as i hit the submit button to raise my bid the auction closed. :pullhair:

all i can say is it had better be somebody from here. :lol:

or maybe not since i have easy access to the grounds behind the castle. :wtf:

on the bright side, the price was nice and high! :D

[Randall Flagg]

no and i'm pissed as hell. i was watching that auction like a f'n hawk and somebody swooped in at the last second (and i do mean that) and outbid me. as i hit the submit button to raise my bid the auction closed. :pullhair:

Don't feel bad. Someone here (I think it was rafha, apologies if I am wrong. Please excuse the paraphrasing.) had great advice about bidding in this market.
"Bid 85% of the maximum you would pay for the item and walk away from the auction. If your bid prevails, not only do you have what you wanted, but you also got a deal on it."

[The Lady of Shadows]

no and i'm pissed as hell. i was watching that auction like a f'n hawk and somebody swooped in at the last second (and i do mean that) and outbid me. as i hit the submit button to raise my bid the auction closed. :pullhair:

Don't feel bad. Someone here (I think it was rafha, apologies if I am wrong. Please excuse the paraphrasing.) had great advice about bidding in this market.
"Bid 85% of the maximum you would pay for the item and walk away from the auction. If your bid prevails, not only do you have what you wanted, but you also got a deal on it."


:orely:

not bad advice at all. i'll have to try that next time. i wonder if that works with ocd people like me? :lol:

seriously, though thanks for the advice. :rose:

[turtlex]

Slightly off topic - my girlfriend and I had a conversation about this last night - what it came down to was that we decided that part of the fun of collecting is the hunt, the finding and bidding and gathering and hoping to win, etc. Otherwise, it would just be a purchase. Of course, we'd just won an auction for a DT comic at the time. :unsure:

Sorry, t/song - maybe next time :rose:.

[herbertwest]

is somebody from here bidding on this? i only ask because i'm bidding and i don't want to further increase the price if you are bidding as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270297344603


is that okay to ask? am i breaking any rules or anything?



ETA: sorry, it's herbertwest's french edition of carrie

apparently it's a frenchy guy, and it could have increased more as he put couple bidding in the end.. at least you tried ;-)
but i still have the french limited in my hands.. am honnestly surprised : may shouldnt have tell the reserve...
and i also still have the antihero... will may give it away if there is a big giveaway like last year

rf : that seems a really good advice actually!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I have a question on this auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-JOE-HILL-MATHESON-He-Is-Legend-Galley_W0QQitemZ150308563247QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_ Fiction_Books?hash=item150308563247&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Now this is me just asking a question. Do not take this as complaining about the publisher selling it's own item.

Here is the question. For some reason, I always thought it was actually illegal for a publisher company to SELL it's own ARC or PROOF. Am I wrong? Is this me being goofy?

I remember offering to buy an ARC from a publisher a few years ago and was told they aren't allowed to sell ARC copies. They can be given away I was told, but not sold.

Anyone know?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[jhanic]

Because he's the publisher, he can pretty much do whatever he wants with his proofs--they're his property.

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

now i thought the publisher couldn't sell them. my arc's say they can't be sold - of course we as collectors do it all the time. but i thought publisher's couldn't. or is that just kind of a "wink, wink, nudge, nudge" kind of thing.

if that is the case, why do they even bother printing that it can't be sold or transferred on the arc? :unsure:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Because he's the publisher, he can pretty much do whatever he wants with his proofs--they're his property.

John

Hello John,

Hope you start feeling better :)

I understand it's his property as the publisher. I don't know why, but I thought it was a publisher creed or something not to sell the ARC.

It's just me being goofy.

Thanks for your input.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Rahfa]

In this case, it's a small publisher owned by one guy, so he has created the proofs, owns the rights, etc.

If it was Random House, Simon and Shuster, etc., it's not that simple...no "one" person owns them, and they are the property of the rights division or whatever.

So, some proofs can legitimately be sold, others can't (or at least aren't supposed to be...)

[Bev Vincent]

The "legality" of the sale of ARCs isn't a clear issue. There's no statue on the books that says it's not legal to sell something that has come into your possession. The publisher isn't going to call the cops on someone who sells one. If your a regular recipient of ARCs from a publisher and it becomes known that your selling them, you might find yourself off the list. If you try to sell or auction one in a public forum before publication date, they can get it squelched. After publication date, they're unlikely to be successful. The Strand bookstore in Manhattan, mere blocks from most of the major publishers, is a great place to go to get ARCs, many of them prior to publication--and it's not a secret, and not illegal.

Publishers claim that the books remain their property and they can ask for them back, but I doubt that would stand up anywhere. As odd as it may sound, major publishers don't sell books, neither trade editions or ARCs. Not on an individual copy basis. You can't go to Scribner's web site and buy a copy of Just After Sunset, for example -- they aren't set up for that kind of transaction.

[Ari_Racing]

Now this is odd...
I asked two days ago for an arc for the review in the magazine and got the response that he ran out.

And then he auctiones them?

If he prefers not to give them away, he can simply say that...:arg:

Or am I wrong?

[herbertwest]

My The Green Mile, french limited, is back on ebay.
The reserve is still settled at 100€

ebay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270301938061&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38.l1313%26_nkw%3D%2B270301938061%2 6_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1)
number : 270301938061

[e_taylor]

Not terribly intriguing, more so a shameless plug for an auction. The two comics in my sig on eBay http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=290274781905 starting price of $10!

[wizardsrainbow]

Following in Eric's footsteps...a shameless plug for my two auctions on partial Dark Tower sets (both numbers under 500!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-IV-VII-matching-set-all-464_W0QQitemZ160297338461QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item160297338461&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-V-VII-matching-set-all-487_W0QQitemZ160297336589QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item160297336589&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

[CRinVA]

Following in Eric's footsteps...a shameless plug for my two auctions on partial Dark Tower sets (both numbers under 500!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-IV-VII-matching-set-all-464_W0QQitemZ160297338461QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item160297338461&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-V-VII-matching-set-all-487_W0QQitemZ160297336589QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item160297336589&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

I can only drool at this point in time! :(

[jhanic]

Stand Portfolio (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-Kings-The-Stand-Portfolio-Bernie-Wrightson_W0QQitemZ110312252756QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ LH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item110312252756&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)

John

[The Lady of Shadows]

gone!

thanks john! :rose:

[herbertwest]

i dont really have an opinion on this sig, but the auction is so crap anyway (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110309829383&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38.l1313%26_nkw%3D110309829383%2509 %26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1): the seller tells that it is a reprint, a copy of the original picture that he owns
is that me or the "G" of King, looks bizarre?

(what is weird, is that the same seller only sells other signed pictures of a LOT of people...)

[The Lady of Shadows]

:unsure:

the way i read it, this is a color copy of his (or someone's) original photo with a signature on it. whether or not the sig is real i don't know but i don't think the sig is on a photo - i think it's a copy of a photo with a sig.

that's my take on it.

:unsure:

[Hutch]

it's a copy of a signed photo.... and even though the "g" may look a bit odd, it is typical of items signed in the late 70's and early 80's. I don't doubt that the original signed photo is authentic.


i dont really have an opinion on this sig, but the auction is so crap anyway (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110309829383&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38.l1313%26_nkw%3D110309829383%2509 %26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1): the seller tells that it is a reprint, a copy of the original picture that he owns
is that me or the "G" of King, looks bizarre?

(what is weird, is that the same seller only sells other signed pictures of a LOT of people...)

[wizardsrainbow]

Following in Eric's footsteps...a shameless plug for my two auctions on partial Dark Tower sets (both numbers under 500!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-IV-VII-matching-set-all-464_W0QQitemZ160297338461QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item160297338461&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dark-Tower-V-VII-matching-set-all-487_W0QQitemZ160297336589QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item160297336589&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318


Auctions ended.
I sold the 4 book set for $2,380 (funny, the BIN price I set at the beginning was $2300)
The 3-book set I sold off-line after the auction ended to Steve Sargent in the UK. He's the guy that has put together the Colorado Kid remarqued sets. He is paying me $1000 + a set of books, so my asking price.

Now I have more than enough to pay for my Grant books.

[turtlex]

Awesome way to fund the new purchases, wiz!

Plus you're helping out other collectors, so cool. Congrats.

[wizardsrainbow]

Awesome way to fund the new purchases, wiz!

Plus you're helping out other collectors, so cool. Congrats.

Thanks Pam and sheesh, you're up at the crack o dawn even on weekends.

[turtlex]

Awesome way to fund the new purchases, wiz!

Plus you're helping out other collectors, so cool. Congrats.

Thanks Pam and sheesh, you're up at the crack o dawn even on weekends.


Well, I have decided to make a life change and have been going to the gym every morning before work. I want to keep it up on the weekends, at least for a while, and that means - rise and shine!

[The Lady of Shadows]

Awesome way to fund the new purchases, wiz!

Plus you're helping out other collectors, so cool. Congrats.

Thanks Pam and sheesh, you're up at the crack o dawn even on weekends.


Well, I have decided to make a life change and have been going to the gym every morning before work. I want to keep it up on the weekends, at least for a while, and that means - rise and shine!

:nope:

pretty sure both of those things are illegal. in every state and canada. :D

[turtlex]

:P yeah, well, if I'm ever going to own a complete S/N set, I'm going to have to save up ever penny, and live to be a grand old age, so I gotta do something about my health!

[Ari_Racing]

"N" Postcard:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Rare-Promo-Series-N-Just-After-Sunset_W0QQitemZ120327545239QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_ Fiction_Books?hash=item120327545239&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

[The Lady of Shadows]

"N" Postcard:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Rare-Promo-Series-N-Just-After-Sunset_W0QQitemZ120327545239QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_ Fiction_Books?hash=item120327545239&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18


do the bookcases come with the postcard? :lol:

[turtlex]

This is interesting... for a BOOTLEG copy of Misery: "Bootleg (unauthorized) limited edition of Stephen King's Misery, in hardback"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120334683049&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:US:1123

BIN : for $975 smackers.

[carlosdetweiller]

This is interesting... for a BOOTLEG copy of Misery: "Bootleg (unauthorized) limited edition of Stephen King's Misery, in hardback"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120334683049&ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:US:1123

BIN : for $975 smackers.

It's a pretty good price, I think. Like most King books the price on this one seems to have fallen over the past two years. It used to sell for $2000 or so, if you could find one for sale. I know I looked for quite a while before I found one for my collection.

I'm not sure the "bootleg" tag is correct though. I might be mistaken but I think she is confusing it with the limited edition of IT (ES) by Edition Phantasia and, even with that one, the publisher strongly denies that there was anything illegal or unauthorized about it.