So yeah, Bev is correct. It seems all covers are the same. I went to the local Barnes & Noble, and every book on the shelf had the foil umbrella.Originally Posted by herbertwest
One interesting note is that I could not find a single copy in Fine condition. There were about 80 copies on the shelves, and every one had something wrong in terms of condition. The predominant issue seems to have been creasing of the DJ at the top and bottom of the spine.
I was standing there as they were bringing out the books and loading the shelves with Doctor Sleep and had to go through around 50 copies to find a good one. At the end I was taking them off of the cart myself, inspecting them and then placing them on display. The employees looked at me but never said a thing.So yeah, Bev is correct. It seems all covers are the same. I went to the local Barnes & Noble, and every book on the shelf had the foil umbrella.
One interesting note is that I could not find a single copy in Fine condition. There were about 80 copies on the shelves, and every one had something wrong in terms of condition. The predominant issue seems to have been creasing of the DJ at the top and bottom of the spine.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
Yeah, I was really surprised at this. I literally could not find a single copy that I would have been happy with in terms of quality.I was standing there as they were bringing out the books and loading the shelves with Doctor Sleep and had to go through around 50 copies to find a good one. At the end I was taking them off of the cart myself, inspecting them and then placing them on display. The employees looked at me but never said a thing.So yeah, Bev is correct. It seems all covers are the same. I went to the local Barnes & Noble, and every book on the shelf had the foil umbrella.
One interesting note is that I could not find a single copy in Fine condition. There were about 80 copies on the shelves, and every one had something wrong in terms of condition. The predominant issue seems to have been creasing of the DJ at the top and bottom of the spine.
For all those Costco members out there, make the trip to purchase it there. Here is the copy I bought today (release day) for $16.29. Can't complain too much about that price! (Of course, I have no problem spending hundreds of dollars on one book...)
Now I just need to finish the book I'm currently reading so I can start it!
Does anyone have an idea on the US print run?
John
The one place that would normally list that information (Publishers Weekly) doesn't.
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Author of The Road to the Dark Tower, Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences and The Dark Tower Companion. Co-editor with Stephen King of the anthology Flight or Fright.
Picked up my copies today from Walmart. Woot! It wasn't as good of a deal as Costco...
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Hi all, I hope you have all gotten your copies of Mr Mercedes by now and if you want to be part of a celebration of it's release you can do so here: http://www.liljas-library.com/mmspecial.php
I'm asking everyone who wants to join to send a photo of themselves with a copy of Mr Mercedes (along with the Town and country they are from). I then collect all those photos for everyone to see. I hope it will be a massive amount of photos once everyone gets their book.
So, join in if you like!
Lilja
Welllllll.. Sorry however need to brag on the deal I got at Barnes and Noble. Mr Mercedes marked 30% off today + 10% more off my with my B&N membership + coupon that came to members in the mail for additional 20% off an item.For all those Costco members out there, make the trip to purchase it there. Here is the copy I bought today (release day) for $16.29. Can't complain too much about that price! (Of course, I have no problem spending hundreds of dollars on one book...)
Now I just need to finish the book I'm currently reading so I can start it!
Brought my book down to $14.40
...and the receipt includes another coupon for $10 of a whole cheesecake. That could be a good snack to celebrate my purchase and also compliment my reading.
Darn! I forgot to use the coupon!
John
Chapters has the book for 40% in Canada. Wal-Mart is 50% off.
To echo what someone above said, it was hard to find a fine copy. I mean, they were fine but they weren't minty mint fine, you know what I'm saying? If I had bought one online and received it in the same condition they were in the store, I'd have been fine with that. If I'm buying them in person, they need to be absolutely flawless.
I didn't get a coupon. Maybe I need to look through the junk mail.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
Damn you!!! Does it count that I bought copious amounts of alcohol and baked goodies while at Costco?!Welllllll.. Sorry however need to brag on the deal I got at Barnes and Noble. Mr Mercedes marked 30% off today + 10% more off my with my B&N membership + coupon that came to members in the mail for additional 20% off an item.For all those Costco members out there, make the trip to purchase it there. Here is the copy I bought today (release day) for $16.29. Can't complain too much about that price! (Of course, I have no problem spending hundreds of dollars on one book...)
Now I just need to finish the book I'm currently reading so I can start it!
Brought my book down to $14.40
...and the receipt includes another coupon for $10 of a whole cheesecake. That could be a good snack to celebrate my purchase and also compliment my reading.
You guys (gals) are way too anal about this. Pick out a great copy or two, but if you get hung up on perfection, it will ruin the joy. It's a $20 book....de-stroke and don't screw it up for yourself.
Precisely what I was thinking. $20 book with a ~million first print run, does it matter that much?You guys (gals) are way too anal about this. Pick out a great copy or two, but if you get hung up on perfection, it will ruin the joy. It's a $20 book....de-stroke and don't screw it up for yourself.
I'm buying only the one copy which I'm going to read. I'd like it to be in best possible condition.Precisely what I was thinking. $20 book with a ~million first print run, does it matter that much?You guys (gals) are way too anal about this. Pick out a great copy or two, but if you get hung up on perfection, it will ruin the joy. It's a $20 book....de-stroke and don't screw it up for yourself.
RF makes a point but the whole ordeal, in-and-out was maybe four minutes tops. Not a big deal.
I bought a copy for $21 at Target. It was far more convenient than dealing with the crowds at Costco just to save a couple more bucks. Target's copies pretty much all looked Fine.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Fun idea, Lilja. I'll send a pic.
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"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Oddly, the Costco price in Southern California was $1.20 more at $17.49.
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I would prefer if you all went to Walmart....
Just sayin'......
I avoid Walmart at all costs... Sorry AKC
IMHO, it would be nice if everyone could go support a local bookshop and pay the retail price, rather than give more cash to the big box stores.
Not many around where I am unfortunately.
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