The Gunslinger Metal cases

[Randall Flagg]

I have one of the 3 first black proto types. Got a signed 1st/1st in it

Is this one of the new cases from this year with the Dameron art?

Cook, were there 3 black prototypes of the cases with Dameron art?

[Cook]

I have one of the 3 first black proto types. Got a signed 1st/1st in it

Is this one of the new cases from this year with the Dameron art?

Cook, were there 3 black prototypes of the cases with Dameron art?

My apologies Jerome, but the question was for scg1999.
I was curious because the word "prototype" was used.

[Randall Flagg]

I have some inquiry's about the gunslinger cases, so this is where I'm at....
This year I finished the long process of finishing a project from a few years ago that was shelved for various reasons, mostly lack of art.
Jerome was able to acquire donated art from Dameron with the understanding that one of the finished cases would be donated to the Haven fund.
Jerome is the sole owner of the black cases he's referenced "righty".
The red & grey "righty" cases belong to me.
In addition there were a few "lefty" cases, one of which is the sole "green case" (this previously mentioned case is the one I donated to the haven fund)
The other "lefty" cases are mine as well.
For the record.... In all, there will never be more than 11 cases with the Dameron art produced.
(a few of the eleven are in limbo)

P.S. The previously posted Red Dameron case is no longer available.

P.S.S To Jerome, thank you for your help.

Thanks to all that inquired.
The lucky few that own one of these cases (1st generation or 2nd) know how great they are.

[webstar1000]

I have some inquiry's about the gunslinger cases, so this is where I'm at....
This year I finished the long process of finishing a project from a few years ago that was shelved for various reasons, mostly lack of art.
Jerome was able to acquire donated art from Dameron with the understanding that one of the finished cases would be donated to the Haven fund.
Jerome is the sole owner of the black cases he's referenced "righty".
The red & grey "righty" cases belong to me.
In addition there were a few "lefty" cases, one of which is the sole "green case" (this previously mentioned case is the one I donated to the haven fund)
The other "lefty" cases are mine as well.
For the record.... In all, there will never be more than 11 cases with the Dameron art produced.
(a few of the eleven are in limbo)

P.S. The previously posted Red Dameron case is no longer available.

P.S.S To Jerome, thank you for your help.

Thanks to all that inquired.
The lucky few that own one of these cases (1st generation or 2nd) know how great they are.

I agree. I am a larger fan of the original personally and hope we do not see anymore on the market as I find this to be a very valuable and wodnerful item to house my 1st Slinger. It just screams coolness... When the one went for $550 I was not surprised. I would say they are worth no less than $500 and I would value the original 6 even a tad more. Great project guys... just great!

[fernandito]

I'm a noob when it comes to this stuff, but Gd that black case is beautiful.

[Cook]

There is currently a Gunslinger Case for sale on eBay.

[Lookwhoitis]

Price is too damn high on this second generation of cases.

I'd be willing to shell out for one for the original price ($270-$300) but there is no way im paying twice that.

[Cook]

Price is too damn high on this second generation of cases.

I'd be willing to shell out for one for the original price ($270-$300) but there is no way im paying twice that.

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[skyofcrack]

I'm selling my original case for $500. if anyone is interested.

[AKC]

Would be interesting to see what the 3rd Variant/Generation of this metal case would sell for....

But, we will never know. The 3rd Generation is like The Fight Club. Cant' talk about The Fight Club, unless you've seen The Fight Club.

[Randall Flagg]

I'm not seeing the auction. Did it sell?

[Lookwhoitis]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231977419352...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

no.

Listed at $649 with a buy it now of $849

[Lookwhoitis]

It just seems like there is a lot of demand for this product. Everyone likes them, and I want one but I am not rich enough (or foolish enough) to pay double what they were originally solicited for.

Even though I think the cases are cool, I do not think they are $600 cool. I would be in for one at the original price ($249+ shipping) but of course that was four years ago.

I feel for the craftsman who produces these. At a $300 price point he could probably sell 50 of them over time.

[webstar1000]

It just seems like there is a lot of demand for this product. Everyone likes them, and I want one but I am not rich enough (or foolish enough) to pay double what they were originally solicited for.

Even though I think the cases are cool, I do not think they are $600 cool. I would be in for one at the original price ($249+ shipping) but of course that was four years ago.

I feel for the craftsman who produces these. At a $300 price point he could probably sell 50 of them over time.

Thing do go up in value though.. Almost every King collectable has if you look at it. I have one and gotta say... it is cool as a cucumber. I paid $375 or $385 for mine... have to check my records though. I have one of the original 6... which are the ones I think that have the best "look" and are most collectable.

[stroppygoblin]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231977419352...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

no.

Listed at $649 with a buy it now of $849

You didn't mention that the listed price includes a 2nd edition gunslinger in pretty much perfect condition. That alone has got to be worth $250-300 of the asking price, which brings the case down closer to your $300 price point.

[skyofcrack]

That auction is for the case and a 2nd printing of the book.

[Lookwhoitis]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231977419352...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

no.

Listed at $649 with a buy it now of $849

You didn't mention that the listed price includes a 2nd edition gunslinger in pretty much perfect condition. That alone has got to be worth $250-300 of the asking price, which brings the case down closer to your $300 price point.

True, I forgot to notice that. But i already have a 1st print i want to put in one of those cases.

For this price I'd rather give Dolso my money

[Lookwhoitis]

It just seems like there is a lot of demand for this product. Everyone likes them, and I want one but I am not rich enough (or foolish enough) to pay double what they were originally solicited for.

Even though I think the cases are cool, I do not think they are $600 cool. I would be in for one at the original price ($249+ shipping) but of course that was four years ago.

I feel for the craftsman who produces these. At a $300 price point he could probably sell 50 of them over time.

Thing do go up in value though.. Almost every King collectable has if you look at it. I have one and gotta say... it is cool as a cucumber. I paid $375 or $385 for mine... have to check my records though. I have one of the original 6... which are the ones I think that have the best "look" and are most collectable.

That is understandable but it seems like the increase in value is due to more the purposeful keeping of the limitation low, instead of the actual craftsmanship of the work (which upon many recommendations is pretty good)

[Lookwhoitis]

I mean who knows? Was the price of the 2nd generation even disclosed? I know one sold for bookoo bucks in the Haven Fund auction and now one is listed on ebay for even more than that (it hasn't sold yet though and also contains a 2nd printing book)

[webstar1000]

Would be interesting to see what the 3rd Variant/Generation of this metal case would sell for....

But, we will never know. The 3rd Generation is like The Fight Club. Cant' talk about The Fight Club, unless you've seen The Fight Club.

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM..... inquiring minds want to know more

[Cook]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231977419352...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

no.

Listed at $649 with a buy it now of $849

You didn't mention that the listed price includes a 2nd edition gunslinger in pretty much perfect condition. That alone has got to be worth $250-300 of the asking price, which brings the case down closer to your $300 price point.

True, I forgot to notice that. But i already have a 1st print i want to put in one of those cases.

For this price I'd rather give Dolso my money

You seem grumpy or a little irritated?
If you want to buy just the case, maybe you should ask the guy who made them if he'll sell you just the case.. just say'n
or like you said give Dolso your money, he does very nice work.

[Lookwhoitis]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231977419352...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

no.

Listed at $649 with a buy it now of $849

You didn't mention that the listed price includes a 2nd edition gunslinger in pretty much perfect condition. That alone has got to be worth $250-300 of the asking price, which brings the case down closer to your $300 price point.

True, I forgot to notice that. But i already have a 1st print i want to put in one of those cases.

For this price I'd rather give Dolso my money

You seem grumpy or a little irritated?
If you want to buy just the case, maybe you should ask the guy who made them if he'll sell you just the case.. just say'n
or like you said give Dolso your money, he does very nice work.

Cook I am not trying to throw sour grapes at you of RF or anyone who has been involved with the production/distribution of these. (I haven't read the full thread seeing how the first go round was 4 years ago.)

I am appreciative of the fact that folks generate special projects on these boards and I myself have been able to buy in on a few of them.

I'm not irritated except for the fact that I really want one of the metal cases and i'm unlikely to get one because i doubt I will be willing (or able) to pay the premium price that these seem to be commanding (or are they really? I'm unsure the price is definitively set for the second generation because i haven't seen it advertised)

I guess if anything I am a little peeved that it seems to be a behind closed doors sale or that you may have to be part of the "good ole boys" network to get one. (and of course i could be completely wrong in my characterization of that)

The fact that the item seems to be hot and sought after yet it is still (perhaps purposefully) kept to a small limitation kind of perplexes me as well.

[Lookwhoitis]

You seem grumpy or a little irritated?

PS: there was also a giant mass murder half a mile away from my house a day and a half ago so the mood has been pretty somber and not flowery

[Randall Flagg]

Cook I am not trying to throw sour grapes at you of RF or anyone who has been involved with the production/distribution of these. (I haven't read the full thread seeing how the first go round was 4 years ago.)

Perhaps you should there are only ~5 pages. It shouldn't be tough.

I am appreciative of the fact that folks generate special projects on these boards and I myself have been able to buy in on a few of them.

i'm unlikely to get one because i doubt I will be willing (or able) to pay the premium price that these seem to be commanding

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[Randall Flagg]

There is a new case (one sold for the Haven Foundation for $500+) on ebay that INCLUDES a 2nd Gunslinger.
The market will dictate. Hang around. If there are no bids, you could snag the case and book for $649.
There is no inside deal, just buy it.