Random thoughts...

[Ben Staad]

Anyone else here from North Florida? We just had a snow storm that dropped 8"s of snow in a day. Pretty sure that set records here.

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[Ben Staad]

RIP Bob Uecker. One of my favorite sports personalities over the years.

[Ben Staad]

Thanks for bringing his work to my attention. His writing reminds of the stuff I used to buy from Greg when MHB press was still open for business.

Just received my copy of Kristopher Triana's "Pure Evil". It turned out nicely and even has some illustrations. I know extreme horror isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I am very much looking forward to reading this one as I am a big fan of Triana's writing. His stuff reminds me so much of Jack Ketchum.

[sholloman81]

Just received my copy of Kristopher Triana's "Pure Evil". It turned out nicely and even has some illustrations. I know extreme horror isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I am very much looking forward to reading this one as I am a big fan of Triana's writing. His stuff reminds me so much of Jack Ketchum.

[mhatchett]

Happy Holidays! All the best for the New Year!!

[Sock Monkey]

Happy holidays, everyone!

[brlesh]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone at the forum!

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[Ben Staad]

Merry Christmas all. Hope you have a joyful holiday with loved ones.

[sholloman81]

Ditto!

[dannyboy121070]

Same to you and everyone else on the board. Hope you all have a great Holiday season.

[saginawhorror]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Hopefully everyone has a new book under the tree.

[Ben Staad]

Best of luck my friend.

I relate to your comments about the rise price across the market. I am seriously having to reconsider my approach moving forward starting in January. Before it was the occasional limited that broke $100 and lettereds hovered around the $200-300 mark. Now, its $100 is the norm and anything less is perceived as a "bargain" and lettered editions are $500+. I know that some of this has been demand from customers requesting a higher quality product and I do love some aspects of this. However, it makes it harder and harder to pull the trigger. This whole year I've know that this decision has been looming on the horizon, but now I'm getting to the point where significant choices are going to have to be made.

[Sock Monkey]

Either way I'm not a player in this. Every time these discussions come up it makes me feel a little sad. My first introduction to small press was Grant however that was quickly followed by Cemetery Dance. I spent many happy years snapping up new CD HC's.

With the rise in price across the market I quickly discovered I couldn't randomly keep buying. Then the delay's occurred, followed by the collapse of another publisher, and I've just lost all desire to spend my money on unknowns.

I relate to your comments about the rise price across the market. I am seriously having to reconsider my approach moving forward starting in January. Before it was the occasional limited that broke $100 and lettereds hovered around the $200-300 mark. Now, its $100 is the norm and anything less is perceived as a "bargain" and lettered editions are $500+. I know that some of this has been demand from customers requesting a higher quality product and I do love some aspects of this. However, it makes it harder and harder to pull the trigger. This whole year I've know that this decision has been looming on the horizon, but now I'm getting to the point where significant choices are going to have to be made.

[Ben Staad]

Either way I'm not a player in this. Every time these discussions come up it makes me feel a little sad. My first introduction to small press was Grant however that was quickly followed by Cemetery Dance. I spent many happy years snapping up new CD HC's.

With the rise in price across the market I quickly discovered I couldn't randomly keep buying. Then the delay's occurred, followed by the collapse of another publisher, and I've just lost all desire to spend my money on unknowns.

[Sock Monkey]

Thanks. Do they typically exclude using the certificates for SK related items?

Things have changed over the years, but traditionally there has not been any limitations on King items that I recall. However, there has been a shift towards items being offered via email with Venmo or PayPal as required payment which cuts off the ability to use credit towards those items. I'm not saying that new books would be offered this way. I'm just saying that there is a fluidity to the CD's business dynamics so I wouldn't bank on something without getting confirmation from CD first, especially if that is the PRIMARY reason for joining the CDCC.