I read a lot about the different collectors on here that have had books for many years or bought them new. Some King books were published before I was born, while some of my favorites when I was a child. I am always curious about whether or not anyone here bought Carrie or 'Salem's Lot on the day they were released.
My first King book that I bought on release day was The Wind Through the Keyhole. I had previous King books, but they were never bought in anticipation of digging into the latest book. They were purchased because I got a good deal or heard such and such was worth checking out.