You have 10k to Spend on kings books. 1st editions? limiteds? Which ones you buying. Spend wisely. It might go quicker than you think.
10k to Spend
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It's a gorgeous thought but I just can't justify spending (anywhere near) that much money on books... even for pretend. All of my bills are screaming at me, "What are you thinking, Flakes?!"
Love SK; have been with him from the get go. I have just about all published novels and short story collections in either first edition hardcover or paperback since I bought them upon publication. That said, I would never seek out limited editions, signed copies, etc. and buy them. Just not interested. I'll take the 10k and spend it on travel, thank you. 
I would recommend spending that on signed limiteds. That way, you are guaranteed on getting authentic King signatures. Be sure you do your research on them, though. Some s/l editions hold their value (and often go up) while others just aren't worth as much as when they were issued. One of your first buys, should you decide to go this route, should be the s/l Stand. That one seems to keep going up and up, even though there were a relatively plentiful 1250 copies printed.
John
John
I'd fly to Ireland and buy any King book. Then onto England to buy a book. Then onto Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Alaska and Canada before returning home with my backpack of international books. Would probably take me a month. 
I'd buy 'em all used ( as many as I could find) then give the rest to charity. Not to help out the charity but just to make myself feel good.
I'm in the majority here. I have all Mr. King's books, and I love them, but I have what I need. If I had spend that money on something King-related, I'd donate it to the Haven Foundation.
I think i have all kings books and are not into limited and such. I would hear all the other bills whisper to me "Don't you dare spend all that money on books!!"
I'm assuming big Chief up there means one of those 'have to spend it on King' scenarios. Say, a ten-grand gift card for the imaginary 'Ultimate King Bookstore'. In which case we may justify blowing all that bread on books (I find this concept entirely reasonable, but anyhoo).
Gonna go with signed 1st editions of The Gunslinger, Carrie, Salems Lot. That's probably the load right there. Maybe they have a limited edition of Different Seasons inscribed to Ray Bradbury or something. I'm not into valuable editions of anything, I'm good with just having the words in whatever form, but dang--it'd be cool to have the above-mentioned books, sure. And maybe have fifty bucks left to eat burgers at the in-store Al's Diner. I mean, while we're dreaming.
Gonna go with signed 1st editions of The Gunslinger, Carrie, Salems Lot. That's probably the load right there. Maybe they have a limited edition of Different Seasons inscribed to Ray Bradbury or something. I'm not into valuable editions of anything, I'm good with just having the words in whatever form, but dang--it'd be cool to have the above-mentioned books, sure. And maybe have fifty bucks left to eat burgers at the in-store Al's Diner. I mean, while we're dreaming.
I would have to do Salems' Lot too.
The Ultimate Prize for Stephen King Collectors - AbeBooks
I had that! Must find a local goodwill. I know I have seen it again.
The Ultimate Prize for Stephen King Collectors - AbeBooks
I had that! Must find a local goodwill. I know I have seen it again.
First Edition "Father Cody" Salems Lot!
I'd love to have 1st editions of ALL of The Dark Tower books signed by the maestro himself......
First edition Talisman and Black House, signed by both Messrs. King & Straub.
And after that, I wouldn't spend the rest on a King book. I'd go looking for some of *his* faves that I haven't read.
And after that, I wouldn't spend the rest on a King book. I'd go looking for some of *his* faves that I haven't read.
Exactly. Wasn't meant to be a real world thing. Ofcourse we do much good with money. Just meant as something fun. Was interested in seeing what books they would buy. What books if any had repeats in readers choices. I definitely would have 1st 3dition carrie 8n there. Also 11/22/63 limited and signed w/ the traycase
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I haven't got a clue what special books are worth what, after I bought the cemetery dance special IT with the pictures it would just be randomly selecting books that looked the best. Even after buying IT, I still wouldn't throw away my £2.60 paper back copy which is battered and slightly dampened and has tape holding the back few pages in. It was my 1st.
I'd love to have 1st editions of ALL of The Dark Tower books signed by the maestro himself......
Me too, this is what I would buy first; then I would look for a first edition signed copy of The Stand, It, and Salem's Lot.
Oh wow, can't believe I forgot this one. Definitely would have 1st edition of the gunslinger. Close to mint as possible. I think they go around 500 but for a mint copy probably have to pop to 800 to 900.
A mint copy of just the 1st edition dust jacket can sell for up to $400-500 now!
John