Charlie The Choo Choo Sales

[jimbow]

Dave sold one for $149.95, $237.45 (my copy), $249.95 and he has another up for $249.95.

[Lilja]

So, how does all these copies rank among eachother. I would guess this:

1. Comic Con (did we decide if an unsigned or a signed was most valuable?)
2. The cancelled UK S&S edition
3. The limited UK signed edition
4. The trade US and UK edition (not sure if there is a way to decide which of these are most valuable)
5. The eBook version

Is this about right?

Lilja

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I love the paper and material used in the UK limited. Actually, nicely done in my opinion.

If you have both, take a moment and compare.

Mulleins

[Brian861]

Jon purchased one from eBay for £20.99.

Other recent ebay sales: $249.95, $237.45, $149.95. All by Dave from Overlook. And listed on Dave's site for $229.95. Not sure how many copies he has.

[Brian861]

So, how does all these copies rank among eachother. I would guess this:

1. Comic Con (did we decide if an unsigned or a signed was most valuable?)
2. The cancelled UK S&S edition
3. The limited UK signed edition
4. The trade US and UK edition (not sure if there is a way to decide which of these are most valuable)
5. The eBook version

Is this about right?

Lilja

I'd agree with that, Lilja. Although some may place the UK limited above the cancelled UK. IMO, Dave's sales are the anomaly as folks have reported only finding these copies at their local B&Ns, etc. And no telling how many have been picked up by non-collectors or for gifts, etc. at retail price.

[Roseannebarr]

So, how does all these copies rank among eachother. I would guess this:

1. Comic Con (did we decide if an unsigned or a signed was most valuable?) I prefer my signed copy by Stephen King and Beryl Evans. I like the Beryl Evans signature because that's the way it was issued. David sold an unsigned copy just last week for $999. Signed copies have dropped in price. I have both, a signed copy and an unsigned copy. but its definately the collectors preference.

2. The cancelled UK S&S edition. Love it! even better because i already owned it and almost bought one from Overlook!
3. The limited UK signed edition. Like it, but who signed it? driving me crazy!
4. The trade US and UK edition (not sure if there is a way to decide which of these are most valuable) UK edition even out yet? Mine is on back order.
5. The eBook version

Is this about right?

Lilja

My opinions listed above.

[Brian861]

I'd agree with your assessment also, Glenn. UK edition isn't due out til July of next year but is able for preorder. The one that is probably on back order for yourself.

[Cwalker]

My UK Limited arrived today, #634. It is very nice with a solid slipcase. Good production worth the money.

That being said, have we pretty much given up hope on finding out who signed it?
I agree that at this point, if it was Somebody and not "somebody" it would have been announced. Why have an A-List signature and not flaunt it? Either way it is a very nice book that looks good on my shelf.
And that is the important part.... right?

[Beverly Marsh]

From Marsha about 15 minutes ago on the SKMB:

"Hodder will be posting info about the signer but I want to give them the first opportunity before making the announcement here tomorrow"

[thegreattim]

From Marsha about 15 minutes ago on the SKMB:

"Hodder will be posting info about the signer but I want to give them the first opportunity before making the announcement here tomorrow"

Very, very interesting. That says to me it is a signature of some significance. Can't wait to find out!

[Theli]

Deeper down the rabbit hole we go!

[needfulthings]

FACTS...

Spoiler:

King has been with Hodder & Stoughton now for 30 years & has been signing bookplates for them since 1994.

[jimbow]

I'm not sure you can call it the UK 1st as its release was abandoned over here. We'll have to wait until July for the trade 1st and I assume the CP would be changed to 2017.
The CP page for the slipcase edition is totally different and is printed and bound in Italy.

Why couldn't it be described as "the relabeled version of the initially cancelled UK 1st Edition"?

Why not call it The derailed choo choo?

[needfulthings]

Spoiler:

[darkseer]

Spoiler:

[TCCBodhi]

Dang, I knew I should have ordered a copy, it seemed a reasonable enough price, but this whole book and the multi-editions just really got out of hand. It seems to be OOP at this point, at least I didn't have any luck finding it. Does anyone know any site that still has it available for US shipping for close to it's issue price?

[richardsrarebooks]

My copy (from Waterstones) is in Chicago. Hope to receive it this week. Getting more interesting all the time!

[sharki69]

No bar code ?!

Rare.... LOL - "This book has no barcode and was one of the extra copies not signed by Stephen King. Although from what I have read, even the 150 weren't signed by him, but by someone signing for Beryl Evans?"

" Being that it is not signed at all, it would be pretty cool to have this one signed by the real Stephen King making this 1 of 1 to be like that. Sure 1/150 signed by some other person is cool I guess."

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Charlie-the-...0AAOSwA3dYCR86

[Brian861]

No bar code ?!

Rare.... LOL - "This book has no barcode and was one of the extra copies not signed by Stephen King. Although from what I have read, even the 150 weren't signed by him, but by someone signing for Beryl Evans?"

" Being that it is not signed at all, it would be pretty cool to have this one signed by the real Stephen King making this 1 of 1 to be like that. Sure 1/150 signed by some other person is cool I guess."

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Charlie-the-...0AAOSwA3dYCR86

I made an offer on it for S&Gs. Seriously doubt it'll go for that (my offer).

[herbertwest]

From Marsha about 15 minutes ago on the SKMB:

"Hodder will be posting info about the signer but I want to give them the first opportunity before making the announcement here tomorrow"

Intriguing.

[jimbow]

Jon purchased one from eBay for £20.99.

Other recent ebay sales: $249.95, $237.45, $149.95. All by Dave from Overlook. And listed on Dave's site for $229.95. Not sure how many copies he has.

There is another derailed Charlie up on ebay for $230.00 free shipping.

[wizardsrainbow]

I bought one from Overlook

[zelig]

I checked one of my local B&N stores and no go.

[ELazansky]

There was a seller on eBay selling 6 copies of the UK limited edition for GBP 49.99 - someone bought all 6

[webstar1000]

There was a seller on eBay selling 6 copies of the UK limited edition for GBP 49.99 - someone bought all 6

CRAZY. I wish I had gotten one I could have used one with a slipcase. Oh well. I was given one by a GOOD friend from CD and I have to say.. what a wonderful little book. It really is