Finders Keepers - collecting thread

[Dano]

The Montana store where I ordered ONE just cancelled my order...

Dan

[Kingfan24]

Same.

[zelig]

Well this is fun...

[Dano]

Now that the stores recognize their secondary market demand, I wonder how much the mark-up will be on Ebay with the ones they hold back?

Dan

[Merlin1958]

The Montana store where I ordered ONE just cancelled my order...

Dan

Same.

Me too. Oh well, I really tried folks!!! Sorry to let you all down.


You could still deposit $10 in the HF widget and get good karma and a chance at a signed book by, King!!!!

[Kingfan24]

Now I wonder if stores will even allow people to buy more than one in-store.

[jhanic]

I just got my order canceled also.

John

[bdwyer19]

Now I wonder if stores will even allow people to buy more than one in-store.

It's definitely possible. The stores are bound to selling the promo items in-store only. How they sell in-store is probably up to them. Just speculation though.

[mae]

Is the handwritten text an excerpt from the novel?

[wolfehr]

What I had read is that it started out as California Independent Bookstore Day, but this year they got other regional Independent Bookstores Associations on board. I'm going to be on vacation May 2nd and am hoping there's a participating independent bookstore in the area!

http://independentbookstoreday.com/

Edit 1: Just looked up my trip schedule, and the wedding I'm attending is May 2nd :/

Edit 2: Participating independent bookstore 15 minutes from the hotel

[Dano]

The Montana book store wrote me and said that their listing was a mistake and that it will be for in store only.

Dan

[Merlin1958]

Well, Jerome called it despite what "PC" concerns there may be he nailed it on the head.

[bdwyer19]

What I had read is that it started out as California Independent Bookstore Day, but this year they got other regional Independent Bookstores Associations on board. I'm going to be on vacation May 2nd and am hoping there's a participating independent bookstore in the area!

http://independentbookstoreday.com/

Edit 1: Just looked up my trip schedule, and the wedding I'm attending is May 2nd :/

Edit 2: Participating independent bookstore 15 minutes from the hotel

Are they carrying the broadsheet? The bookstore near me is also participating, but did not order all the promo items.

[Roseannebarr]

The Montana book store wrote me and said that their listing was a mistake and that it will be for in store only.

Dan

Although I too would like to blame Br!an for ruining this for ALL of us! The bookstore was onto everyone way before Br!an screwed this up. It was always intended to be a in store promo item with very little quantities. Even 2 is more than they were prepared to handle! My store said they have gotten several calls yesterday about the broadsheet from around the country and the world. They suggested that we get there before noon on the 2nd. I plan on lining up before they open.

I am now going to blame Br!an for global warming, the fact that King only has two books coming out this year and all the snow on the east coast.

and before I forget, Br!an is also to blame for the fact that I only got 12 signed copies of revival in Florida.



Can we BAN Br!an from this site, publically shame him and hold him responsible for the riots in Ferguson as well?

Thanks!

[Bev Vincent]

Is the handwritten text an excerpt from the novel?

Yes.

[Rahfa]

I don't have a dog in this fight, so I'm sorry but this is just hysterical.

[sharki69]

1. Each store who ordered this item will have at least 5 copies - Sold wholesale in packs of 5 with packaging for $15 (75% discount).

2. What we need to ask our self is - how we found out about this 3-4 months after it was initially offered to bookstores ?

3. Last year's CBD "hot" item was Neil Gaiman's The Sleeper and the Spindle - sold for $16. Now $70 - $100 on ebay.

[wolfehr]

What I had read is that it started out as California Independent Bookstore Day, but this year they got other regional Independent Bookstores Associations on board. I'm going to be on vacation May 2nd and am hoping there's a participating independent bookstore in the area!

http://independentbookstoreday.com/

Edit 1: Just looked up my trip schedule, and the wedding I'm attending is May 2nd :/

Edit 2: Participating independent bookstore 15 minutes from the hotel

Are they carrying the broadsheet? The bookstore near me is also participating, but did not order all the promo items.

Grah, good catch. I should probably call them first...

[Dano]

Goodness gracious! I thought I was helping a small bookstore with a small buy of something that would have ended up tacked on my refrigerator. Not really a rare or desired collectible, IMHO.

Dan

[jhanic]

I actually feel a bit sorry for the bookstores involved. I'm sure they had no idea what this announcement would entail.

John

[bdwyer19]

I actually feel a bit sorry for the bookstores involved. I'm sure they had no idea what this announcement would entail.

John

What... That Stephen King collectors are a crazy bunch of people??

[Randall Flagg]

I called a store that I've done business with before and the person was kind enough to hold two for me (must be picked up in person 5/2/2015). Good part is they are very near several good brewpubs and tap-houses.

[Ben Staad]

I did some checking today and there are no independent bookstores in my area that will have these...thanks Br!an.

[Randall Flagg]

I don't have a dog in this fight, so I'm sorry but this is just hysterical.

It is. I spoke with ****** at Book Portal in San Francisco and they were perplexed. They normally come in and find 3-5 internet orders. There were orders for >200.
I did apologize for our members gluttony, but we also laughed. I explained that we have members from around the world, and sometimes we get a bit desperate.
All good fun.
I did find a store that will have >20, but most stores are doing a first come first serve limit 1 per person. If they don't sell out Saturday, then on Sunday (still must buy in person), then the limit is lifted (capped by quantity on hand).

[herbertwest]

Is the handwritten text an excerpt from the novel?

Yes.

But a fac simile I guess.