Current Market Value-Experts assess yours, or other's collectible King item

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

A buddy of mine bought a storage locker and found a bunch of King books.
Among them were Book Club copies of the Viking 2003 hardcover reissues, I, II, and III, in very nice shape.
I told him they were only worth a couple bucks apiece, and am just checking to make sure I didn't underestimate the value, if any.

[Randall Flagg]

Readers only. Negligible value.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Thanks, Jerome, that's what I thought.

[herbertwest]

Any idea of the selling value for PS's books : The Dead Aone, Needful Things and Cujo?
(Basic not lettered)

[mmalling]

Any idea of the selling value for PS's books : The Dead Aone, Needful Things and Cujo?
(Basic not lettered)

They seem to be floating around $200-$250 for what I have seen. At least this is NT & Cujo.

[herbertwest]

Thanks

[biomieg]

Hi all, it's been a while since I posted anything on the forum!

Quick question: what would a full set of King US 1st/1st hardcovers set you back these days? I haven't kept up with market values after selling my collection a while ago. And a set of the Big Five, 1st/1st in decent condition? I am not getting back into collecting but I do miss having those nice shelves with just the regular hardcover editions! So if anyone is selling, I might be interested.

[Curly]

Hi all, it's been a while since I posted anything on the forum!

Quick question: what would a full set of King US 1st/1st hardcovers set you back these days? I haven't kept up with market values after selling my collection a while ago. And a set of the Big Five, 1st/1st in decent condition? I am not getting back into collecting but I do miss having those nice shelves with just the regular hardcover editions! So if anyone is selling, I might be interested.

Prices have tripped since you sold yours.

[swintek]

Anyone got a ballpark on KNOWING DARKNESS, the "regular" slipcased edition? I only see one sold on eBay, in Feb, for less than $500 ("Offer Accepted"). Literally asking for a friend, who wants to sell his copy. Mine (both editions) are going nowhere.

[biomieg]

Hi all, it's been a while since I posted anything on the forum!

Quick question: what would a full set of King US 1st/1st hardcovers set you back these days? I haven't kept up with market values after selling my collection a while ago. And a set of the Big Five, 1st/1st in decent condition? I am not getting back into collecting but I do miss having those nice shelves with just the regular hardcover editions! So if anyone is selling, I might be interested.

Prices have tripped since you sold yours.

Looks like I might not be starting a small new collection after all...

[mmalling]

Anyone have a ballpark value range for the following ARCs in VG condition?
- Eyes of the Dragon
- IT

Thanks!

[Ben Mears]

Thoughts on:

-The Drawing Of The Three unsigned. Legal page indicates Grant First Edition. Dust jacket price $30.
-The Wastelands unsigned. Legal page indicates Grant First Edition. Dust jacket price is $38.
-Wizard & Glass Unsigned. Legal page indicates Grant First Edition. Dust jacket price is $45.
-Song Of Susannah unsigned. Legal page indicates First Trade Edition distributed by Scribner. Dust jacket price is $30.
-The Dark Tower Legal page indicates First Trade Edition distributed by Scribner. Dust jacket price is $35.
-Desperation Legal page indicates Grant First Edition. Dust jacket price is $75.
-Insomnia Ziesing Gift Edition. Legal page indicates First Edition. Dust jacket price is $75.
-The Talisman first printing.
-The Regulators first printing.
-Dreamcatcher first printing.
-From A Buick 8 first printing.
-Lisey's Story first printing.
-Rose Madder first printing.
-Duma Key first printing
-Cell first printing.
-Mr. Mercedes first printing.
-Finders Keepers first printing.
-Revival first printing.

As I tend to err on the side of conservative all books are in good+ condition. Likely better but I'm not an expert.

[Randall Flagg]

Thoughts on:

Drawing Of The Three, The Wastelands and Desperation Grant gift editions. All in good condition.
Insomnia Zeising Gift Edition in good condition.
The Talisman, Wizards & Glass, Song Of Susannah and The Dark Tower first printings all in good condition.
The Regulators, Rose Madder & Cell first printings all in good condition.

The first 2 books you mention are not "Gift Editions".
They are second printings IIRC.

[Randall Flagg]

It would be best when asking about 4 or more books, if you bullet pointed each, as in a list.
Much easier to respond to one or more books, but not all of them.

[Ben Mears]

It would be best when asking about 4 or more books, if you bullet pointed each, as in a list.
Much easier to respond to one or more books, but not all of them.

Updated. Thanks for the recommendation.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Anyone have an idea what a near-mint copy of FEAR ITSELF, one of the 225 copies that were signed by King, Leiber and others, would go for these days?
Not asking to sell, but for a friend.

[Randall Flagg]

Anyone have an idea what a near-mint copy of FEAR ITSELF, one of the 225 copies that were signed by King, Leiber and others, would go for these days?
Not asking to sell, but for a friend.

For whatever reasons, not a highly sought after book. Probably because no books were numbered, and for most people the only compelling reason to collect is King's signature.


$300-$350

[Curly]

Anyone have an idea what a near-mint copy of FEAR ITSELF, one of the 225 copies that were signed by King, Leiber and others, would go for these days?
Not asking to sell, but for a friend.

The last signed one that sold in May 2023 went for $225 at Betts. That was a trade inscribed "to Vicky".

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Thanks guys, I thought it was worth more, but I can also see why it wouldn't be.

[Johnny007]

They don't show up all that often -- for whatever reason. I last saw one about 12-15 months ago on ABE. It went for $600 or $650. Listed in all-around Fine condition and sold. I think that might have been my first signed King book. It reminds me of a time when life was simpler. I'm looking for another copy.

Best,
John

[jtcook]

Hi,

Would it be possible for someone to give me a rough value for the Viking press advance proof of Different Seasons ?

Many thanks

[herbertwest]

I think I saw one last week going for sale at roughly 150-200 usd

[Honvie]

Hi all, what would be a fair value for Dark Man lettered PC edition?

[jtcook]

Thanks for the help Herbert

[Lot guy]

Hi,

Would it be possible for someone to give me a rough value for the Viking press advance proof of Different Seasons ?

Many thanks

Interested in Different Seasons Proof, are you selling?