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

[Tommy]

Dragon Rebound
EotD lettered + matching lettered portfolio
Firestarter rebound
IT rebound
All matching letters

Would like a rough estimate for insurance purposes. I've never insured anything in my collection before but I think it might be a wise idea at this point.

For insurance purposes, which is normally cost to replace, then I would say $7-8k. IF you can find someone willing to sell of course!

Thanks! Like I say, I've never insured anything in my collection and probably won't get around to doing that until next year after I get a bunch of loans paid off. I know there's a thread or discussion around here somewhere about the best ways to do it.

[stroppygoblin]

Dragon Rebound
EotD lettered + matching lettered portfolio
Firestarter rebound
IT rebound
All matching letters

Would like a rough estimate for insurance purposes. I've never insured anything in my collection before but I think it might be a wise idea at this point.

For insurance purposes, which is normally cost to replace, then I would say $7-8k. IF you can find someone willing to sell of course!

Thanks! Like I say, I've never insured anything in my collection and probably won't get around to doing that until next year after I get a bunch of loans paid off. I know there's a thread or discussion around here somewhere about the best ways to do it.

Worth checking with your current contents insurance. Here in the U.K. I contacted my home insurer and I had it confirmed that I am covered for loss and damage of any SINGLE item up to a value of £2000 (~$2.7k) so as long as none of my books are valued higher than that, all my collection is covered.

The only books I have that come close are S/L copies of IT and The Stand.

[Randall Flagg]

I think $7K is correct.

[Tommy]

I think $7K is correct.

Thanks!

[Zidan]

Does a 1st Canadian edition (2nd printing) of The Running Man have any value? It looks identical to the US one (apart from the slight change in the CP). Found one at a bookstore today with no creases and in great condition for $2.

Not much beyond that $2 (and the good story within)...

Thought so. Thanks!

[Hunchback Jack]

Is a first Plume printing ( Sept 1988 ) of The Gunslinger worth anything? I got sent one instead of a U.K. Edition by a disreputable seller, and I want to check its value before sending it back for refund.

HBJ

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Is a first Plume printing ( Sept 1988 ) of The Gunslinger worth anything? I got sent one instead of a U.K. Edition by a disreputable seller, and I want to check its value before sending it back for refund.

HBJ

They sell for $5 on ebay and also Betts.

[Hunchback Jack]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

[Br!an]

Is a first Plume printing ( Sept 1988 ) of The Gunslinger worth anything? I got sent one instead of a U.K. Edition by a disreputable seller, and I want to check its value before sending it back for refund.

HBJ

They sell for $5 on ebay and also Betts.

They are about $20-25 for a fine copy.

[Hunchback Jack]

Thanks, Brian. This is a VG copy at best. No creases to spine or covers, but there are chips and rubbing to the covers, and the whole book has a "wave" in it from being shipped in a plastic sleeve.

It's actually a fairly nice copy for its age, if not particularly collectible. It's just not the edition I wanted.

I will be returning it. Thank you all for your assessment.

HBJ

[biomieg]

Before returning the book, first check if it isn't one of the ARCs with slightly different cover art (check the pics in the Proofs catalog). Small chance but you never know

[Hunchback Jack]

Mine doesn't have a cover illustration at all, actually. It's just plain orange with the title in black on the front cover.








Just kidding. It's a standard 1/1, from the looks. Not an ARC. Thanks for the suggestion, though!

HBJ

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Mine doesn't have a cover illustration at all, actually. It's just plain orange with the title in black on the front cover.

[zelig]

You had me going there.

[Br!an]

That was really funny. Even the word funny is funny.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Speaking of funny, what's the orange Plume proof for The Dark Tower II going for? Twice as much as The Gunslinger?

[jhanic]

Speaking of funny, what's the orange Plume proof for The Dark Tower II going for? Twice as much as The Gunslinger?

I'd say between $100-150 in fine condition. It's relatively common.

John

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Thanks John! One more question: the yellow SKELETON CREW US proof?

[jhanic]

Thanks John! One more question: the yellow SKELETON CREW US proof?

That one's a lot harder to find, especially in fine condition. I'd say $350+.

John

[lotuz]

Any idea of what is reasonable for a signed 1st trade TGWLTG (assuming the signature is authentic, of course)?

[lotuz]

Correcting my earlier post after checking emails not sure why I had 12.5k in my head but 11.5k is correct number, sorry.
My RED ROMAN NUMERAL 'Salem's Lot was about 11.5k after each side paid our fees for facilitating the deal. This was also a couple of years ago when an SL was 1.5k. The black Roman Numeral was sold to the public where the Red Roman Numeral copies were King's personal copies to disperse. I would still say a Black 1-15 would be 12.5k+ and a Red 1-10 would be 15k+, I know I've been offered 15k for my Red Roman Numeral and turned it down. Hope maybe this helps I'm only going off my own experience with this book and prices Ive paid and offers made to me.
Besides the EXTREMELY RARE Centipede 'Salem's Lot that consisted of only 2 copies which is a work of art, the Roman Numeral copies are absolutely gorgeous bound in full leather.

I tried to PM but Lot guy's bin is full...

Anyone have any details about the edition of 2 copies?

I have the unsigned and regular limited edition, and have seen (but not owned ) the roman numeral copies. I've also seen what I thought was a rebound version in maroon leather. But this is the first I've read about this edition...

I'm sorry I'm late to the party: I'm new and have been bored and reading lots of old threads...

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Any idea of what is reasonable for a signed 1st trade TGWLTG (assuming the signature is authentic, of course)?

$225-250

[stroppygoblin]

Correcting my earlier post after checking emails not sure why I had 12.5k in my head but 11.5k is correct number, sorry.
My RED ROMAN NUMERAL 'Salem's Lot was about 11.5k after each side paid our fees for facilitating the deal. This was also a couple of years ago when an SL was 1.5k. The black Roman Numeral was sold to the public where the Red Roman Numeral copies were King's personal copies to disperse. I would still say a Black 1-15 would be 12.5k+ and a Red 1-10 would be 15k+, I know I've been offered 15k for my Red Roman Numeral and turned it down. Hope maybe this helps I'm only going off my own experience with this book and prices Ive paid and offers made to me.
Besides the EXTREMELY RARE Centipede 'Salem's Lot that consisted of only 2 copies which is a work of art, the Roman Numeral copies are absolutely gorgeous bound in full leather.

I tried to PM but Lot guy's bin is full...

Anyone have any details about the edition of 2 copies?

I have the unsigned and regular limited edition, and have seen (but not owned ) the roman numeral copies. I've also seen what I thought was a rebound version in maroon leather. But this is the first I've read about this edition...

I'm sorry I'm late to the party: I'm new and have been bored and reading lots of old threads...

Jerad at Centipede Press commissioned two very special versions of this book in 2004. Bound in black goatskin leather in the mid 15th century gothic style by Forrest Jackson, the books had silk headbands designed and sewn by David John Lawrence.
The book was finished with brass fore edge clasps that were hand made by Jim Croft. The book also featured gold tooling by Stuart Brockman. Internally the book was printed on Mohawk Superfine paper and included the photographs by Jerry Uelsmann

The two copies are designated 'First of two' and Second of two'.

[wizardsrainbow]

I have seen with my own eyes one of these two Salem's copies and it is breathtaking!!!

I think I posted pics of this once, but I own Jerad's personal Lettered copy...it actually is blank, but it came with all the original legal correspondence between lawyers, the Shining "pitch book" (there are only 4), an original letter from King praising Jerad for this work, full set of prints....it is a beauty to be sure...could not even put a value on it today.

[lotuz]

I have seen with my own eyes one of these two Salem's copies and it is breathtaking!!!

I think I posted pics of this once, but I own Jerad's personal Lettered copy...it actually is blank, but it came with all the original legal correspondence between lawyers, the Shining "pitch book" (there are only 4), an original letter from King praising Jerad for this work, full set of prints....it is a beauty to be sure...could not even put a value on it today.

I would very much like to see pictures of this! It sounds like the Salem's Lot set could be the true holy grail of Centipede Press books...

The other top contender in my mind is the deluxe roman numeral set of The Urth of the New Sun, which I have never seen and only heard about from carlosdetweiler's posts, but clearly there are other rarities that I've not heard of...!