Low numbers - Do they really make a difference

[rusty23]

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

[saginawhorror]

The lowest I have is a #8.

[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

[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!

[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!

[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

[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]

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

And of course to those people looking to buy low numbers

[bsaenz24]

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

[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.

[srboone]

Party-Pooper!


HA!!!

[Dave1442397]

And possibly tongue in cheek.

I hope no one asks which cheek...

[Greenelk]

When I joined the collectors club for the Mansion House/Hard Gore books I ended up with 68 as 69 was gone. The only reason this meant something to me is because I'm a pervert.

That's quite a sad admission actually.

And possibly tongue in cheek. Though I did ask for number 69.

[Dan Hocker]

I think it's more of a personal preference thing as well as a common misconception among novice collectors. The lower number isn't technically more valuable, but there are typically more people wanting lower numbers so they are willing to pay more for a lower number. That and a lot of novice collectors are under the impression that the lower the number to more valuable to book is. If enough people think this way and are willing to pay more for a lower number, that makes the lower numbers worth more, even if they are physically identical to the higher numbers.

[ClydeUmney]

I think it's usually more desirable, but I don't think I'd pay that much more for it. But given the choice, of a #5 and a #740, I might pay $5-10 more or so if there was just a small price bump. If they were the same price I would definitely buy #5 over #740. And strangely, I never see #1s or #2s for sale, but then again I usually don't see the last number for sale either #750, so maybe it works at both ends of the spectrum and all that's left are the middle numbers!
I always find it strange, though, when you buy a book and it's missing a letter or a number and there's just a blank space. I assume these are mostly PC copies, but you never know!