Just a Hello! - A Meeting of Minds

Deanne · Sep 28 2009, 01:09 AM

Hello all! I haven't been here for awhile but haven't forgotten everyone......I've all but gotten out of the book trade as it seems you can barely give away even nice copys these days. I have been slowly selling out my general stock of good hardback sci-fi and fantasy books in lots of 6 - 9 books at very low prices just to clear them out. This does not include my personal collection which I intend to keep. I have several that I would be hard pressed to replace. Things are jsut not selling unless they are very cheap. Books that once sold easily for $50.00 or more you can be lucky to sell for half as much now! I just another "Dragon Wagon" pin along with a paperback copy of Dolphins of Pern for $5.50! I already have one but couldn't pass up getting one so cheap.....especially as I can remember selling one a couple of years ago for about $50.00 on auction. It's a great time for buyers though.....if you are trying to add to your collection the prices are at an all time low. I have noticed some of the rare books are not coming up on auction so much, I guess most people would rather hang onto these instead of letting them go cheaply and I can't blame them. Someday if the economy improves the prices might go back up. Anyway, enough of all that. I hope everyone is well and I have wondered often lately how Anne is doing.....time shows no mercy to anyone. Hope to check back soon!

***Hans*** · Sep 28 2009, 02:35 AM

Yeah, I've noticed prices going don. How about an Easton Press Dragonflight for $25

Great time for buyers, as you said. NO I didn't buy the Easton Press, I don't like their books.

And is doing well but still having health and especially energy problems. The last Pern book seems to be on an almost definite hold

She was planning to travel to the US once this year but even that I heard she had to cancel.
Like you said, time shows no mercy adn Anne is definitely feeling that she's in her eighties. But the last few years we've lost many who were younger than she is now, so in that respect she's doing great.

It is sad you're going out of business so to speak. You were one of the best AMC sellers. I hope you are doing alright in all other respects. Welcome back!

jube · Sep 28 2009, 06:04 AM

I was always quite happy to purchase off you if there was something I was interested in. A shame that you've decided to "back off" for awhile selling books. Hope it picks up.

Lady Maelin · Sep 28 2009, 10:14 PM

Oh this is a shame that you're going out of the book selling business on ebay, as I have been one of your customers several time in the past...and was always thrilled at what I recieved from you. Good Luck in your new projects...I hope they turn out great for you!!!

P.S. what in the world is a *Dragon Wagon Pin*??? It sounds very interesting indeed

Becky · Sep 28 2009, 11:22 PM

Maelin - I believe you may already own one of the Dragon Wagon Pins.

I remember (vividly) when you won an auction for a bumper sticker that says "Get On The Dragon Wagon" (still

over that!) and I believe you got the pin too. It was all in association with the release of The White Dragon. The pin is a blue background with a white dragon on the front. I'm not sure but you may have gotten a note pad too. (more

) I've got the pin but not the other goodies!

***Hans*** · Sep 29 2009, 02:28 AM

Same here, Becky

I got the pin too but after Maelin won that bumper sticker I have never (again) seen one (which also goes for the tshirt that is supposed to exist).

But I do love the fact Maelin has one

**Cheryl** · Sep 29 2009, 07:40 AM

Deanne! Lovely to see you back here!

Sorry though to hear the book selling isn't working for you now, that's really a shame!

Lady Maelin · Sep 29 2009, 10:32 PM

Oh you mean this pin/button. I had forgotten what it said...I should probably give my old head a good smack!!

And then of course...Hans...were you remembering this little beauty...

!!!

This is the tablet that Becky mentioned, but it doesn't say *DragonWagon* on it...but
as you can see it does mention the *White dragon*

Becky · Sep 29 2009, 10:41 PM

::where the heck IS that drool rag!!!::

Deanne! Welcome back to you, by the way! Sorry I got distracted with the Dragon Wagon stuff and neglected to say hello! So......HELLO and WELCOME BACK!!!! Hope to see more of you around.

Lady Maelin · Sep 29 2009, 10:53 PM

Becky

...here's a bath towel,

for that much D

R

O

L...a rag just won't do...

P'ter · Sep 30 2009, 02:16 PM

For that much drool you need a chin-nappy!

mawra · Sep 30 2009, 10:15 PM

I want! More drool rags needed. I had never heard of the Dragon Wagon stuff.

Becky · Sep 30 2009, 11:06 PM

Thanks everyone, I probably need a combination of all to contain the flood!!!

jube · Oct 1 2009, 02:33 AM

I think I better bring a bucket or 2 and join in too! Maelin, I didn't realise what great finds you had lurking in the background.

DragonBuddy · Oct 2 2009, 06:03 PM

Sorry to hear you are closing you store!

I think I bought a lovey lot of Freedom's from you at some point! And you directed me to this forum in one of you emails! I'm glad you did b/c I've really enjoyed it! My collection is growing really fast. I'm totally taking advantage of the low book prices! Do you have any signed books left?

*runs away to check your ebay store*

Deanne · Oct 6 2009, 10:00 PM

Thank you all for the warm wishes....Buddy I have many signed Anne books but they are not for sale right now other than a couple of Easton Press copys that I have listed on Ebay.....

Sep 28 2009, 01:09 AM	#1
Deanne Senior Member Eskay Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indiana Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Stranger in a Strange Land	Just a Hello! Hello all! I haven't been here for awhile but haven't forgotten everyone......I've all but gotten out of the book trade as it seems you can barely give away even nice copys these days. I have been slowly selling out my general stock of good hardback sci-fi and fantasy books in lots of 6 - 9 books at very low prices just to clear them out. This does not include my personal collection which I intend to keep. I have several that I would be hard pressed to replace. Things are jsut not selling unless they are very cheap. Books that once sold easily for $50.00 or more you can be lucky to sell for half as much now! I just another "Dragon Wagon" pin along with a paperback copy of Dolphins of Pern for $5.50! I already have one but couldn't pass up getting one so cheap.....especially as I can remember selling one a couple of years ago for about $50.00 on auction. It's a great time for buyers though.....if you are trying to add to your collection the prices are at an all time low. I have noticed some of the rare books are not coming up on auction so much, I guess most people would rather hang onto these instead of letting them go cheaply and I can't blame them. Someday if the economy improves the prices might go back up. Anyway, enough of all that. I hope everyone is well and I have wondered often lately how Anne is doing.....time shows no mercy to anyone. Hope to check back soon!

Sep 28 2009, 02:35 AM	#2
*Hans* Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Netherlands Fan of: Pern!	Re: Just a Hello! Yeah, I've noticed prices going don. How about an Easton Press Dragonflight for $25 Great time for buyers, as you said. NO I didn't buy the Easton Press, I don't like their books. And is doing well but still having health and especially energy problems. The last Pern book seems to be on an almost definite hold She was planning to travel to the US once this year but even that I heard she had to cancel. Like you said, time shows no mercy adn Anne is definitely feeling that she's in her eighties. But the last few years we've lost many who were younger than she is now, so in that respect she's doing great. It is sad you're going out of business so to speak. You were one of the best AMC sellers. I hope you are doing alright in all other respects. Welcome back! __________________ Hans, also known as Elrhan, Master Archivist Visit The Pern Museum & Archives for all your Pern and Anne McCaffrey News and Resources! The Pern Museum & Archives is the home of the Pern Encyclopedia and the Pern Bloodlines.

Sep 28 2009, 06:04 AM	#3
jube Dolphineer Journeywoman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Fan of: Dragons of Pern Now Reading: Puzzles and my thesaurus!	Re: Just a Hello! I was always quite happy to purchase off you if there was something I was interested in. A shame that you've decided to "back off" for awhile selling books. Hope it picks up. __________________ Dolphineer Journeywoman and part-time researcher.... Find me on ebay..... Here'tis!

Sep 28 2009, 10:14 PM	#4
Lady Maelin Master Artist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Fan of: Pern,The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Anne's Pern EVERYTHING !	Re: Just a Hello! Oh this is a shame that you're going out of the book selling business on ebay, as I have been one of your customers several time in the past...and was always thrilled at what I recieved from you. Good Luck in your new projects...I hope they turn out great for you!!! P.S. what in the world is a Dragon Wagon Pin??? It sounds very interesting indeed __________________ "To the Horsehead Nebula and back we shall make beautiful music"..."Together!" The stories of childhood leave an indelible impression,and their author always has a niche in the temple of memory from which the image is never cut out to be thrown on the rubbish heap of things that are outgrown and outlived........Howard Pyle

Sep 28 2009, 11:22 PM	#5
Becky Coelura Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington Fan of: Fav character - Lunzie Now Reading: Love reading Lanen's books too	Re: Just a Hello! Maelin - I believe you may already own one of the Dragon Wagon Pins. I remember (vividly) when you won an auction for a bumper sticker that says "Get On The Dragon Wagon" (still over that!) and I believe you got the pin too. It was all in association with the release of The White Dragon. The pin is a blue background with a white dragon on the front. I'm not sure but you may have gotten a note pad too. (more ) I've got the pin but not the other goodies! __________________ Becky aka Coelura1

Sep 29 2009, 02:28 AM	#6
*Hans* Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Netherlands Fan of: Pern!	Re: Just a Hello! Same here, Becky I got the pin too but after Maelin won that bumper sticker I have never (again) seen one (which also goes for the tshirt that is supposed to exist). But I do love the fact Maelin has one __________________ Hans, also known as Elrhan, Master Archivist Visit The Pern Museum & Archives for all your Pern and Anne McCaffrey News and Resources! The Pern Museum & Archives is the home of the Pern Encyclopedia and the Pern Bloodlines.

Sep 29 2009, 07:40 AM	#7
Cheryl Master Archivist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Pronouns: She/her Fan of: Pern! Now Reading: Relentless Moon by MRKowal	Re: Just a Hello! Deanne! Lovely to see you back here! Sorry though to hear the book selling isn't working for you now, that's really a shame! __________________ Visit one of the other sites of Cheryl's Anne McCaffrey Triad: Sariel's Guide to Pern: a detailed guide to the series The Many Works of Anne McCaffrey: largest fan site about Anne and ALL of her works McCaffrey Quest: annual trivia contest.

Sep 29 2009, 10:32 PM	#8
Lady Maelin Master Artist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Fan of: Pern,The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Anne's Pern EVERYTHING !	Re: Just a Hello! Oh you mean this pin/button. I had forgotten what it said...I should probably give my old head a good smack!! And then of course...Hans...were you remembering this little beauty...!!! This is the tablet that Becky mentioned, but it doesn't say DragonWagon on it...but as you can see it does mention the White dragon __________________ "To the Horsehead Nebula and back we shall make beautiful music"..."Together!" The stories of childhood leave an indelible impression,and their author always has a niche in the temple of memory from which the image is never cut out to be thrown on the rubbish heap of things that are outgrown and outlived........Howard Pyle

Sep 29 2009, 10:41 PM	#9
Becky Coelura Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington Fan of: Fav character - Lunzie Now Reading: Love reading Lanen's books too	Re: Just a Hello! ::where the heck IS that drool rag!!!:: Deanne! Welcome back to you, by the way! Sorry I got distracted with the Dragon Wagon stuff and neglected to say hello! So......HELLO and WELCOME BACK!!!! Hope to see more of you around. __________________ Becky aka Coelura1

Sep 29 2009, 10:53 PM	#10
Lady Maelin Master Artist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Fan of: Pern,The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Anne's Pern EVERYTHING !	Re: Just a Hello! Becky...here's a bath towel, for that much D R O O O O L...a rag just won't do... __________________ "To the Horsehead Nebula and back we shall make beautiful music"..."Together!" The stories of childhood leave an indelible impression,and their author always has a niche in the temple of memory from which the image is never cut out to be thrown on the rubbish heap of things that are outgrown and outlived........Howard Pyle

Sep 30 2009, 02:16 PM	#11
P'ter Crafter Craftmaster Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Pronouns: He/him Fan of: Favorite? Now Reading: avidly	Re: Just a Hello! For that much drool you need a chin-nappy! __________________ "Truth is stranger than fiction: fiction has to make sense." Leo Rosten. "When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." C. S. Lewis "I find television very educational. Whenever somebody switches it on I go in the other room and read a book." (attributed to Groucho Marx) The Pedants are revolting! (against bad grammar)

Sep 30 2009, 10:15 PM	#12
mawra Dolphin Friend Craftmaster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CONCORD VA Fan of: PERN Now Reading: Dolphins of Pern and Queens ow	Re: Just a Hello! I want! More drool rags needed. I had never heard of the Dragon Wagon stuff. __________________ MEDDLE NOT IN THE AFAIRS OF DRAGONS, FOR YOU ARE CRUNCHY & GOOD WITH CHOCOLATE SO MANY BOOKS SO LITTLE TIME DRIVING SMART KEEPS YOU ALIVE

Sep 30 2009, 11:06 PM	#13
Becky Coelura Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington Fan of: Fav character - Lunzie Now Reading: Love reading Lanen's books too	Re: Just a Hello! Thanks everyone, I probably need a combination of all to contain the flood!!! __________________ Becky aka Coelura1

Oct 1 2009, 02:33 AM	#14
jube Dolphineer Journeywoman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Fan of: Dragons of Pern Now Reading: Puzzles and my thesaurus!	Re: Just a Hello! I think I better bring a bucket or 2 and join in too! Maelin, I didn't realise what great finds you had lurking in the background. __________________ Dolphineer Journeywoman and part-time researcher.... Find me on ebay..... Here'tis!

Oct 2 2009, 06:03 PM	#15
DragonBuddy Senior Member Linyaari Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dragonville, New Jersey Fan of: CS, Freedom, and Pern Now Reading: The Lady	Re: Just a Hello! Sorry to hear you are closing you store! I think I bought a lovey lot of Freedom's from you at some point! And you directed me to this forum in one of you emails! I'm glad you did b/c I've really enjoyed it! My collection is growing really fast. I'm totally taking advantage of the low book prices! Do you have any signed books left? runs away to check your ebay store __________________ Buddy When I get a little money, I buy books; and if any is left over, I buy food and clothes.~Desiderius Erasmus

Oct 6 2009, 10:00 PM	#16
Deanne Senior Member Eskay Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indiana Fan of: The Ship Who Sang Now Reading: Stranger in a Strange Land	Re: Just a Hello! Thank you all for the warm wishes....Buddy I have many signed Anne books but they are not for sale right now other than a couple of Easton Press copys that I have listed on Ebay.....