#1051.Originally Posted by e_taylor
Hmmm... what # and what's your price?
I would go $925 plus shipping for the two.
Both are unread and in fine condition.
I would assume that when the S/L of the third installment in the series comes out (and King has said that there will be a third installment), you would be able to buy it direct from Grant Books and match up your number.
Yah, I have no doubt about that. I felt that I bid about half of what I'd normally be willing to pay (so I guess my estimate of $800 wasn't too far off), and figured worst case scenario, I have to file with PayPal and wait a month to get my money back. In the end though, the seller ended up being great -- he called me at home to let me know when it had been shipped, and packed the book very well.Yes, you did well. I assume this is the one you bought?I got mine recently for $380 - so I must have done very well.
Stephen King Dark Tower 3 The Wastelands
I considered bidding on this one, but that was too much to risk on a seller with zero feedback history.
I have no doubt it would have sold for 25%-40% more if the seller had a more desireable reputation.
Based on other sets available, I like your price - but not the #... thanks anyways!#1051.Hmmm... what # and what's your price?
I would go $925 plus shipping for the two.
Both are unread and in fine condition.
I would assume that when the S/L of the third installment in the series comes out (and King has said that there will be a third installment), you would be able to buy it direct from Grant Books and match up your number.
It is a good thing that the seller came through...because had he ripped you off, I doubt Paypal would have done anything because the seller's eBay feedback rating was less than 50.Yah, I have no doubt about that. I felt that I bid about half of what I'd normally be willing to pay (so I guess my estimate of $800 wasn't too far off), and figured worst case scenario, I have to file with PayPal and wait a month to get my money back. In the end though, the seller ended up being great -- he called me at home to let me know when it had been shipped, and packed the book very well.Yes, you did well. I assume this is the one you bought?I got mine recently for $380 - so I must have done very well.
Stephen King Dark Tower 3 The Wastelands
I considered bidding on this one, but that was too much to risk on a seller with zero feedback history.
I have no doubt it would have sold for 25%-40% more if the seller had a more desireable reputation.
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I didn't know this, tippy! I've never really paid THAT much attention to the seller's number of feedbacks. I sure will now. Of course, you can always challenge it through your credit card. That just makes more hassle, but it can be worth it!
John
I've actually found that disputing through my credit card is less hassle than going through eBay/PayPal. One phone call to my credit card and I get immediate credit for the charge and they handle the disputed charge. I've never had a dispute denied.
Long ago when I tried a couple of times to dispute through eBay I was hit with a $25 deductible, had to submit several online forms, supply additional info, etc. And didn't get a refund for about 60 days. And still I lost money with the $25 deductible.
I've currently got a complaint (about $23 total) pending with PayPal so I'm waiting to see how that goes. The seller has until 5/18 to reply and I don't think he will so I should get a refund. This is my first time going through PayPal.
I have never had any luck with a paypal refund, I have always managed to let the seller string me along (believing they will follow thru with their promises) and then before I know it 45 days have passed and paypal informs me sorry but I have taken to long to file a complaint.
So from now on I have no sympathy for a sellers excuses.
I did just help my Mom file a complaint and she did get a refund.
The bottom line-as Bob said is; It's best to charge it via Paypal and one call to your Credit Card company essentially ends the dispute.
I have received a Paypal "refund" before, but it was a terrible hassle and as I recall per their "small print" there was either a dedicible, or cap and I didn't receive a 100% refund.
I have disputed 3 or 4 via my credit card comapny and ALWAYS prevailed with a 100% refund and little hassle.
How much would a fine/fine 1st edition of The Shining be worth? I'm looking into buying a reasonably priced copy but I'm not going throw away $400 if it's not worth what I'm paying for?
Thoughts?
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I'd say if it's fine/fine, with all the proper first edition points (gutter code, etc.), $400 is not out of range.
John
Alright, that's good. So paying $400 wouldn't be too out there? I found some SK S/L's out there for the same price of the 1st Shining and didn't know if it would be best to just go for a signed item.
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That's up to you.
John
You would be doing well to get a fine/fine copy for $400.
I agree. Truly fine copies are difficult to find. There is usually some degree of spine fade to the dust jacket. The colors on the spine should perfectly match the colors on the front cover. The dust jacket is also prone to some creasing at the spine ends.
I have a signed copy of Moth I bought from a very reputable SK collector years ago.There's a light stain (wiped off coffee?) on the cover, but otherwise it's in great shape. Any thoughts on what it might be worth today? Here's a scan of the sig page:
And one of the cover showing the stain:
This collecting stuff is a sickness! ~Patrick
i thinking that if the book did not have the stain - with the signature it probably sell fast at 500.00I have a signed copy of Moth I bought from a very reputable SK collector years ago.
there are several unsigned listed on ABE in near fine condition between 400.00 and 750.00+ - but none of them are selling at those prices.
the stain, drops the condition and the value of course. i would think, listed properly (condition = good) on ebay and given the right moment/ set of bidders - you might get 350.00 to 375.00- maybe more if someone really was panting to get early king with signature.
of course if the sig. was also dated early (ie.near publication date), that would probably have boosted the value also.
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That coffee stain really devalues that magazine big time!
It's probably not worth much more than $25, but being as I am such a kind hearted soul, I'd give you $50 to take it off your hands!
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Spoiler:
I'll give you $51.
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OOOO - a bidding war!
I'm not actually looking to sell it - just curious what it might be worth since I've never come accross one signed. Sorry, guys!
This collecting stuff is a sickness! ~Patrick
What's the ballpark value of a UK S/L DTIV these days? Near fine due to a small bump on the upper right corner of the slipcase opening. #295/500 signed on that irritating bookplate. Thanks in advance!!
This collecting stuff is a sickness! ~Patrick
The collector has it listed as $375 - $475 which I think is quite fair, IMO.
I paid $306 (including shipping) for mine a few years ago, so I think a $375-$475 price range okay too.
John
What does anyone think would be a fair asking price for the following as a "package deal":
DT IV Grant Proof (perfect in shrinkwrap; no art or letter just the book)
DT V Grant Proof - Fine
DT VI Grant Proof - Fine
DT VII Grant Proof - NF+ slight soiling on page edges
Dragline : Nothin'. A handful of nothin'. You stupid mullet head. He beat you with nothin'. Just like today when he kept comin' back at me - with nothin'.
Luke : Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Nice package!!
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