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Gunslinger Value?

Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2013 11:36 pm
by jimimck
Hi team,
I have been given an opportunity to purchase a 1st Gunslinger. I've been provided these photos to help determine a fair price.

Now I know I'm not looking at a perfect copy, and the price on offer reflects its condition, so just hoping you experts out there could give your thoughts as to its value:

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Re: Gunslinger Value?

Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 6:52 am
by TheCollector
Hey Jimimck,

Hmm, well I'd put a bookstore retail price range of $450 - $525. I'm not quite sure from the pic if I see light water damage, or some other kind of staining where that discoloration is.

Re: Gunslinger Value?

Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:00 pm
by jimimck
Hey Tomas.
Yeah it is some staining on the page block itself, as well as an owner stamp.

I asked the same question on DT.org, and prices ranged from don't buy it at all its crap, through to a range of $250-500. The most comments had it around the $300-350 mark.

Good news for me is the seller took all the comments on board, and we agreed on $250!

I think it's a great deal at that, as I'd never be able to lay down the kinda coin required for a fine copy, so now I have a first Gunslinger in my collection! Yay me.

Re: Gunslinger Value?

Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 4:54 am
by systemcrashoverride
Congrats Jimimck,

I bought the only copy I've ever seen in person (a 1st/ 2nd printing) and mine's got scotch tape all over the dust jacket edges, lol. When it comes to early Grant editions, I take what I can get. Suffice it to say that yours is in much nicer shape than mine, so congrats again.

Re: Gunslinger Value?

Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 1:31 pm
by TheCollector
That's a great price, congratulations! Private sale usually winds up being less than "retail" but in any setting $250 for a 1st/1st that has an intact (if ripped) DJ is a great price.

Re: Gunslinger Value?

Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 5:43 pm
by jimimck
Thanks guys.
Yeah I'm wrapped with the price.

I know have a first, second and third edition. Might have to invest in another of your cases Tomas, as my third edition will be relegated out of one now...