Low numbers - Do they really make a difference

[RJK1981]

And strangely, I never see #1s or #2s for sale

I actually did see a #1 for sale a few months ago of a hard to find CD book that they were asking a large amount for compared to other numbers I'd seen for sale. Think it was Operator "B", but not completely sure. Other than that book, I don't think I've seen a #1 for sale before.

[bsaenz24]

Low numbers only matter to people who are selling books with low numbers......

[Tommy]

Low numbers only matter to people who are selling books with low numbers......

And of course to those people looking to buy low numbers

[Martin]

I prefer numbered books, even though I do not care what number I get, because I feel more comfortable that the book publisher stuck to the number that way. If a book says 1 of 999 it would be harder to confirm an extra out there then if it is numbered.

And of course to those people looking to buy low numbers, otherwise what is the point of numbering the books in the first place?

[Tommy]

I prefer numbered books, even though I do not care what number I get, because I feel more comfortable that the book publisher stuck to the number that way. If a book says 1 of 999 it would be harder to confirm an extra out there then if it is numbered.

I feel similarly, prefer numbered editions but don't really care which number, the collectors' market however does tend to put higher values on lower numbered books but I guess I am not telling you guys anything you don't already know

[srboone]

But, of course, I someone felt they needed to pay more for a #1 that I was selling, I'd let (and probably encourage) them!

[bookworm 1]

Me to.Only if I am the seller.

But, of course, I someone felt they needed to pay more for a #1 that I was selling, I'd let (and probably encourage) them!

[Tommy]

But, of course, I someone felt they needed to pay more for a #1 that I was selling, I'd let (and probably encourage) them!

and on the flip-side of that, as a buyer I love numbered editions because I can pay less, sometimes a lot less, for a higher number and get the exact same book far cheaper than the lower numbered ones

[saginawhorror]

The lowest I have is a #8.

[rusty23]

What's everyone's opinions of PC editions? It's the same book as a numbered edition...

[divemaster]

Sure it is the same book, but not the same limitation. If I have number, say, #331, I know that no one else has that number. If I have a book with a blank line or "PC" then any number of shmucks out there could have the same thing.

I collect King S/L'd editions. I have no use or desire for PC or blank-line books.

[Tommy]

Sure it is the same book, but not the same limitation. If I have number, say, #331, I know that no one else has that number. If I have a book with a blank line or "PC" then any number of shmucks out there could have the same thing.

I collect King S/L'd editions. I have no use or desire for PC or blank-line books.

But tell us how you really feel

[Tommy]

Personally I kinda like PC copies, sure they are usually the last of Lettered or Numbered editions to sell but you can get them cheaper and like with my PC copy of the Lettered He Is Legend, I asked the publisher how many there were and only about 13 were for sale compared to the 52 lettered, depends on how you look at it I guess, PC copies also are what wind up in the hands of the people directly involved with the production of the book were as lettered and numbered ones are for the public, same signatures, same production value, only difference is a few pen strokes

[jhanic]

I avoid PC editions, mainly for the same reason as divemaster. I like the uniqueness of the numbered copy.

John

[Tommy]

I do prefer the numbered/lettered editions to PC's but I don't avoid PC's as a rule, especially if my choice is between nothing and a PC