HPB usually pays 10% or less. So if they looked it up and thought it was worth $4000, then they paid the person $400, or less, because their managers get a commission
based on sales so they pay as little as possible for anything of value. Sadly, some person didn't know what they had and were thrilled to get that much cash.
Could have been an estate sale or something like that, books are often boxed up and sold by lots for a few dollars or dumped.
Yeah, I get that. But seriously, if they want to sell it, make the price reasonable.
Obscure, and pricey. I have no idea if it's worth it.
Article on STEPHEN KING in November 1985 MOVIELINE (Local Los Angeles only mag)
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You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
Stephen King The Green Mile Limited Edition (Gift Set) SUBTERRANEAN PRESS
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$27.80
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I edited my post to line out the item.
Just noticed this auction for a lettered and numbered Suntup Haunting of Hill House. Looks like the lettered was the PC prize copy from when the book was first released.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F133005557236
Looking for:
- Philtrum Press Eyes of the Dragon RED #165
- Fine Viking Eyes of the Dragon proof
$54.83 including shipping (cheaper than has been offered by members here):
Under The Dome STEPHEN KING Collector's Gift Edition Sealed w/cards Scribner
Brand New
4.0 out of 5 stars.
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6 brand new from $50.00
Stephen King's IT 25th Anniversary Art Portfolio Brand New # 65 of 500 Very Rare
Brand New
$51.00
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Stephen King The Shining Slipcased Gift Edition Sealed Cemetery Dance
Brand New
$36.00
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Wired Magazine Nov 2011 Features Muppets, Time Travel, Stephen King
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$1.99
Apr-3 18:170 bids
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Retails for $150:
Stephen King - The Dark Tower Complete Book Set - Brand New
Brand New
$50.00
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Even with bookstore stamps, this will likely go for over $400:
Stephen King Richard Bachman RAGE 1977 First Printing Paperback Book Collectible
$132.50
Apr-4 19:503 bids
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Good shape for $7. True 1st printing.
Stephen King Different Seasons vintage horror 1983 1st printing PB August 1983
Pre-Owned
$7.00
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Not quite as nice as the recent orange cover:
Different Seasons by Stephen King 1st Signet Print BLUE COVER 1983 Paperback
Pre-Owned
5.0 out of 5 stars.
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5 pre-owned from $3.79
The Talisman Stephen King Peter Straub Signed Numbered 2 Volumes Slipcased
Pre-Owned
$300.00
Apr-7 18:001 bid
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Stephen King The Green Mile Limited Edition (Gift Set) SUBTERRANEAN PRESS
Pre-Owned
$27.80
Apr-8 00:170 bids
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?? Why was it relisted?