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[peripheral]

I would have bought them all at those prices.

I think it's closer to $75 for each book.

I agree, I know of some local sales of it for $250+ for all three: matching, signed, slipcased, as new condition.

[peripheral]

Market value for the Fantasy and Science Fiction magazine set of the Gunslinger?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Market value for the Fantasy and Science Fiction magazine set of the Gunslinger?

Condition is vital...
Fantasy & Science Fiction series complete Gunslinger stories (5 issues) Oct 78, Apr 80, Feb 81, July 81, Nov 81 - Near Fine condition...some with address/mailing labels as is common - $105
Fantasy & Science Fiction "The Gunslinger" set of 5 books; book 1 has mailing label on the cover all NF - $125

[webstar1000]

Hey, is it just me or is Gunslinger 1st's going for around $900 now?

[Aronstg]

Hey, is it just me or is Gunslinger 1st's going for around $900 now?

I'm not sure. Obviously condition is key. I tend to think it's going for less. I saw that the Gunslinger with 2 extra DJ's sold for $1050. Assuming they get a couple hundred bucks for each Fine DJ that book sold for $650. I'm not sure if that is a good gauge of value or not though. I've seen some nice copies stay stagnant at $900. I tend to think they are still market at less but the exact amount, I wouldn't be able to tell you that. Im sure more knowledgeable collectors will chime in here.

[Brian861]

Hey, is it just me or is Gunslinger 1st's going for around $900 now?

I paid that for mine last Fall, Kris in almost perfect condition though with The Collector's slipcase included. It'd have to be pretty damn near pristine IMO for $900.

[webstar1000]

I just seen one sell for $900 that was not perfect and I heard of another one but your right Aron I did see that one with the jackets go for $1050... the only issue is they were folded jackets (rolled unfolded fetch large monies as we know... but hey I would agree they would grab $200ish each... For sure. I always thought the right number for a NF-F was about $750ish... but anyways just wondering what others were seeing! I paid about $800 for mine.. just checked my records....

[Aronstg]

I just seen one sell for $900 that was not perfect and I heard of another one but your right Aron I did see that one with the jackets go for $1050... the only issue is they were folded jackets (rolled unfolded fetch large monies as we know... but hey I would agree they would grab $200ish each... For sure. I always thought the right number for a NF-F was about $750ish... but anyways just wondering what others were seeing! I paid about $800 for mine.. just checked my records....

Assuming it's a nice copy. I think $750-$800 is a good price. Yeah that double jacket slinger was not a good example. I think someone potentially got a great deal on that. Not sure whta the recent Betts sales have been on them. I'd be interested to see that.

[peripheral]

Market value for the Fantasy and Science Fiction magazine set of the Gunslinger?

Condition is vital...
Fantasy & Science Fiction series complete Gunslinger stories (5 issues) Oct 78, Apr 80, Feb 81, July 81, Nov 81 - Near Fine condition...some with address/mailing labels as is common - $105
Fantasy & Science Fiction "The Gunslinger" set of 5 books; book 1 has mailing label on the cover all NF - $125

Thanks again Mr RT

[Randall Flagg]

I don't think $800+ is out of range.

[firemonkey66]

I just seen one sell for $900 that was not perfect and I heard of another one but your right Aron I did see that one with the jackets go for $1050... the only issue is they were folded jackets (rolled unfolded fetch large monies as we know... but hey I would agree they would grab $200ish each... For sure. I always thought the right number for a NF-F was about $750ish... but anyways just wondering what others were seeing! I paid about $800 for mine.. just checked my records....

Assuming it's a nice copy. I think $750-$800 is a good price. Yeah that double jacket slinger was not a good example. I think someone potentially got a great deal on that. Not sure whta the recent Betts sales have been on them. I'd be interested to see that.

I think sometimes you have to take recent sales with a grain of salt. I agree that in the last few months there have been a few Gunslingers that have been selling for surprising prices considering their condition, but sometimes people just overpay, as simple as that. Less than 2 months ago somebody paid 2800 dollars for a fine unsigned copy of Night Shift (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING...kAAOSwd4tUBnxe), but I don't think that shifts the general market value at all. I just think the buyer overpaid...severely in that particular case.

And if everything was 'on the up and up' with that triple jacket Gunslinger, I think it sold for cheap. If the person that won that takes the time and picks up 2 copies with beat up jackets for 350-400, puts the better jackets on them and turns them over for 650-700, then the fine copy they keep was about 400 bucks net. And that's being relatively conservative.

[peripheral]

I just seen one sell for $900 that was not perfect and I heard of another one but your right Aron I did see that one with the jackets go for $1050... the only issue is they were folded jackets (rolled unfolded fetch large monies as we know... but hey I would agree they would grab $200ish each... For sure. I always thought the right number for a NF-F was about $750ish... but anyways just wondering what others were seeing! I paid about $800 for mine.. just checked my records....

Hi Webstar! Just checked my own records, and got a NF-NF (4mm closed tear on back) Gunslinger for $650 few months back.

[webstar1000]

Thanks for the great discussion folks! Just was wondering what your thoughts were just seem to see a lot changing hands lately.

[webstar1000]

Thanks for the great discussion folks! Just was wondering what your thoughts were just seem to see a lot changing hands lately.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I don't think $800+ is out of range.

...for an hour with a hooker?

[bdwyer19]

What is the current value of the Insomnia S/L?

[firemonkey66]

What is the current value of the Insomnia S/L?

Based on recent sales, I would say 325-350. Could go as high as 400 on a good day.

[bdwyer19]

Thanks. Appreciate the info.

[becca69]

I would agree. I've been watching them and the average sale is $325.

[becca69]

I hope we aren't watching the same book??

[bdwyer19]

I hope we aren't watching the same book??

Maybe... But you're just watching. I'm looking to buy

[peripheral]

Hi guys, value for a S/L Joyland? One sold at betts for $325 recently. That a reasonable ballpark?

[bdwyer19]

I hope we aren't watching the same book??

If you're watching what I'm watching on eBay, I would say that it's out of range.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Hi guys, value for a S/L Joyland? One sold at betts for $325 recently. That a reasonable ballpark?

That's about right. (Betts have sold a couple cheaper.)

[mkberger]

Looking for a reference retail price on a high-grade (fine in NF jacket) for the Viking EYES OF THE DRAGON.

The book itself is unread, tight and sharp; the jacket is brilliant but has a touch of wear at the corners and like wear--with a very small chip/closed tear--to top and bottom of rear jacket. I've seen the book itself in NF several times recently, but this is the best jacket that I've seen in many years.