I could see making more $ piecing them out, but I think it would be damn cool for collectors to keep them all together.
That's the thing - Tippy's totally right that it's much easier to sell if they got broken up piecemeal...I mean, otherwise you're basically asking ONE collector to spend $17K+ for an entire set all at once, when a motivated collector will surely have duplicates in the set already. So that's asking an awful lot!
But it's like any other unique collectible - it can't be repeated, won't be repeated, and I've never seen a matching set with more than 5-6 of the most recent books matched up. This has older books like Christine, Danse, Night Visions (not that that matters) as the same # as the DT set, and many others. So it's basically one of a kind.
A true collector is going to appreciate that, like you point out.
Is that worth $17K+ to someone? Not too sure...haha
I'm not working TOO hard at trying to get matching numbers OUTSIDE of the series/sequences, but if I can, I will. I don't have much of a start on any particular # yet, but it at least adds a little interest to the game.
WANTED
US 1st Printings. I have THESE
#92 IT Portfolio (or the #95 IT to swap for the #92 that I have)
Any #95 SK-related Cemetery Dance Edition
Any #7 PS Publishing Edition
Sleeping Beauties: Signed Tour version.
Hi Bob - I've talked to Todd who ran Glimmer Graphics and he has told me on a couple of occasions that Hale only completed 6 or 7 of the requested drawings. I actually bought an unnumbered red portfolio, a black numbered portfolio, and the proof prints from him awhile ago.
This was discussed quite a long time ago "(4/29/2010). Update 4/29/10 Per Glimmer Graphics- Phil Hale submitted only ~ 7 of the 10 original art pieces requested. The original piece is not numbered, only added to a few Red folder editions."
The Catalog is your friend:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...ortfolio+-+S+L