Your New Pride and Joy!

[Crimson King]

Thanks all, and nice one, Sir Boomme. I keep going back to that and other Half Price Books in my area (it's a chain store) now, trying to find a similar deal, but I don't think that comes along too often. I did get a 1st/1st Christine that's in pretty nice shape (one small tear at the top spine of the dj) for $7 last week, so I guess that was OK...

I've always been more a reader and less a collector, so I'm starting my 1st edition collection late in the game.

[jhanic]

I've always been more a reader and less a collector, so I'm starting my 1st edition collection late in the game.

Beware, Crimson King, collecting IS addictive, and can be dangerous to your wallet!

John

[Matt]

That was me too CK--before all of this.

But the King collecting bug has bit me and now I have the cold shivers.

Be sure to check out [AUTOLINK]The King Collectibles Catalog[/AUTOLINK] for all kinds of great information.

[Chooch]

Most excellent stories..and congrat's to both of you. Just goes to show that there are still people that dont know who Richard Bachman is In the summer I am a big garage sale shopper...its amazing what you can pick up...just dont break out in cold sweat and shaking hands when you are paying for that treasure....

[Brice]

Oh, I love garage sales/yard sales/flea markets for books. No matter what I find no matter how cheaply I must try to talk them down. It could be a true first edition of 'Salem's Lot for two dollars and I'd try to make it one dollar.

[Rahfa]

That is a good story...my two big breaks are a s/l author's copy of DT II for $50....it came without the slipcase, and I assumed it was a normal trade...when I cracked it and saw the signature, I was like "this doesn't seem right..." I actually went so far as to have Grant Books verify it!

And...I got a really, really good price on a New Lt. Rap #'d s/l...so low I couldn't pay it in good conscience - I told the guy I'd give him $100 MORE than his asking price! THAT is how low it was!

Actually, the DT II s/l is what got me into collecting signed books in the first place, so I guess I could say it actually me $30,000...haha...

[Crimson King]

Yeah, it's going to be hard to try to become a real collector - with 2 very small kids at home, money isn't always in high supply.

I'd love to get 1st editions of all the DT series, so maybe I'll start there. I've been going a book at a time when I can, just to get the 1st ed's - I have a lot of King hardcovers, but most were picked up on the cheap throughout the years simply to read, so a lot are pretty beat up, or not true 1st's, etc.

Since getting the Rage book, I've bought first editions of Christine for $7, Danse Macabre for $15, and a couple of magazines, like Marvel Bizarre Adventures with The Lawnmower Man, the TV Guide with "Before The Play" in it, and a couple more.

[Matt]

We are having a HUGE site giveaway that includes some signed editions (and other collectors items) its a great way to start for those who donated a bit.

(Just $10.00 gets you in)

Giveaway List

[Crimson King]

We are having a HUGE site giveaway that includes some signed editions (and other collectors items) its a great way to start for those who donated a bit.

(Just $10.00 gets you in)

Giveaway List

Sweet, and for a good cause, too. I'm in.

[wizardsrainbow]

That is a good story...my two big breaks are a s/l author's copy of DT II for $50....it came without the slipcase, and I assumed it was a normal trade...when I cracked it and saw the signature, I was like "this doesn't seem right..." I actually went so far as to have Grant Books verify it!

And...I got a really, really good price on a New Lt. Rap #'d s/l...so low I couldn't pay it in good conscience - I told the guy I'd give him $100 MORE than his asking price! THAT is how low it was!

Actually, the DT II s/l is what got me into collecting signed books in the first place, so I guess I could say it actually me $30,000...haha...

On that Rap you bought, that is the one you have the envelope with, yes?
I am missing the envelope but have the peace sign necklace. We need to join forces!

[Matt]

We are having a HUGE site giveaway that includes some signed editions (and other collectors items) its a great way to start for those who donated a bit.

(Just $10.00 gets you in)

Giveaway List

Sweet, and for a good cause, too. I'm in.

Wow! Thanks Jesse

I believe that may be the quickest response I have ever gotten. I hope you win something really cool.

[Crimson King]

Me too!!

[Rahfa]

And...I got a really, really good price on a New Lt. Rap #'d s/l...so low I couldn't pay it in good conscience - I told the guy I'd give him $100 MORE than his asking price! THAT is how low it was!

...

On that Rap you bought, that is the one you have the envelope with, yes?
I am missing the envelope but have the peace sign necklace. We need to join forces!

Haha...correct, I have an envelope but no necklace...how strange you'd actually have the necklace without the envelope...that's definitley the rarer item, but I guess all three are required for the complete package!

[jhanic]

I've got the necklace also but no envelope. Oh, well. I figure one of these days...

John

[oy-the-brave]

I received my Dark Tower and Crimson King #19 prints today and this little gift was sent with them.



I can't believe the Whelan's generosity, I am soooo lucky

[Chooch]

Now that is very cool OY...Being a collector of the artist's also I am extremly jealous of you!

[jhanic]

Very nice, Oy. I'm also impressed!

John

[Chooch]

OK here is my new addition to the collection

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=014

I think it was a great price......

[Randall Flagg]

I would say that in today's market that is good buy.
Congratulations.

[Sir_Boomme]

Yeah, it's going to be hard to try to become a real collector - with 2 very small kids at home, money isn't always in high supply.

I'd love to get 1st editions of all the DT series, so maybe I'll start there. I've been going a book at a time when I can, just to get the 1st ed's - I have a lot of King hardcovers, but most were picked up on the cheap throughout the years simply to read, so a lot are pretty beat up, or not true 1st's, etc.

Since getting the Rage book, I've bought first editions of Christine for $7, Danse Macabre for $15, and a couple of magazines, like Marvel Bizarre Adventures with The Lawnmower Man, the TV Guide with "Before The Play" in it, and a couple more.

nice pic oy... congrads

crimson-
keep in mind that once you start collecting... it can become worse than a heroin addiction.
i know i have more invested in my book collection than i just paid for my new house.
and my collection - though estensive- pales in comparison to people like bob ... the biggest addict i know of - there's definitely other teminally ill people here...hutch, wiz, etc... but bob definitely takes the most addicted award in my view.

[herbertwest]

really nice Oy!

[carlosdetweiller]

but bob definitely takes the most addicted award in my view.

But you are saying that in a NICE way.....right?

[Sir_Boomme]

but bob definitely takes the most addicted award in my view.

But you are saying that in a NICE way.....right?

nice... but jealous/envious way

[NeedfulKings]

Very nice book cases, Needful. You seem to have the most common problem--no room left!

John

Oh, the "no room left" problem's even worse now! Imagine those shelves even more full and books stacked on top.

Oh well...I'll just have to buy another house with a bigger room.

[jhanic]

well...I'll just have to buy another house with a bigger room.

Your books will ALWAYS expand to more than the room you've allocated!

John