becca69 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 In that case you might want to try here before you go to Ebay. You can also list it on TheDarkTower.org. There are tons of limited edition book collectors there who collect Martin also. There is a dedicated GRRM thread there too and a classifieds section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsyDRB Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Yeah eBay also increased their take on high $$$ items in the last 4-5 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
althanis Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I sold a book for $400 a couple days ago and the fees came in to $40. Quite ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eRome Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I sold a book for $400 a couple days ago and the fees came in to $40. Quite ridiculous. 10% seems reasonable to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eRome Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 There's a lettered edition (II) of ADWD on eBay right now for anyone interested. It's at $1500 with one bid, closing in 16 hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
`SerPounce Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Cool thanks for the info guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Wolfbrother Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I cant find that Dance With Dragons :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreywt Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 ADWD lettered: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151076951307?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 And the third alleged attempt to sell these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380673593286?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evogeler Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 ADWD lettered: http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1438.l2649 And the third alleged attempt to sell these: http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1438.l2649 At this point there's got to be something fishy going on. Third attempt? Two buyers back out? Not likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becca69 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Yes, it seems as though the seller isn't happy with the final price maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eRome Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 $2700 is impressive for a lettered ADWD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpianko Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 $2700 is impressive for a lettered ADWD... It included the rights to purchase the future books with that letter. I think that's a large part of the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoogs Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 It included the rights to purchase the future books with that letter. I think that's a large part of the price. I ended up losing the auction, but that was my justification for bidding. As soon as the AGOT reissue is released that price won't seem bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rook12de Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 The seller listing http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1438.l2649 is obviously a scammer. Shill bidding, and fake retractions. He also claims it could cost as much as 300 pounds to ship...right..... I've had 1-2 day, fully insured ups express delivery from an auction house in the UK for about the same weight, cost=100 pounds. And traditional auction houses make you cover every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eRome Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I ended up losing the auction, but that was my justification for bidding. As soon as the AGOT reissue is released that price won't seem bad. True, but what are the chances of EVER finding "II" ASOS and AFFC? I'd say not bloody likely. Unless he's already go them....or he just wants lettered edition and doesn't care about a matching set... Damn it, now I wish I had bid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eRome Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 The seller listing http://www.ebay.com/...984.m1438.l2649 is obviously a scammer. Shill bidding, and fake retractions. He also claims it could cost as much as 300 pounds to ship...right..... I've had 1-2 day, fully insured ups express delivery from an auction house in the UK for about the same weight, cost=100 pounds. And traditional auction houses make you cover every penny. I was a bidder the first time it was posted, about a month and a half ago. I was outbid in the last couple seconds by someone who obviously backed out. Felt like the saddest guy in the world for about a day... Everything worked out though as I found someone selling a complete set! The Seven were certainly watching over me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoogs Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 True, but what are the chances of EVER finding "II" ASOS and AFFC? I'd say not bloody likely. Unless he's already go them....or he just wants lettered edition and doesn't care about a matching set... Damn it, now I wish I had bid... To be honest, I would have sold them in a couple of years after the AGOT and ACOK reissues were out. Likely could have finished my regular S/L set with those funds and still had some left to bank. No regrets though. I bid what I was willing to pay and someone else wanted them more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecurringAwesome Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I was wondering if anyone has gotten a numbered set double signed. I will have the opportunity soon and was planning on getting them doubled. It would only raise the prices right? Let me know what you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evogeler Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I was wondering if anyone has gotten a numbered set double signed. I will have the opportunity soon and was planning on getting them doubled. It would only raise the prices right? Let me know what you guys think. Actually, if you're looking at resale value, double signing might be detrimental. I'm not sure an extra signature would do anything to the price other than potentially lower it. Worse, if he personalized it to you, it would actually probably drop the value of the book. Of course, if you could convince George to write a short story on the cover page, it might make it a bit unique. All that said, you might want to contact a handful of rare book sellers in your area to see what they think. They'll probably give you a straight up, and much more well-informed, answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becca69 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I would probably stick with getting a non-signed book signed instead. Depending on who's buying, the second signature is not always a plus. Many collector's want the book as published unless you don't care about resale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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