Re: [DML] SS Illusion value
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Re: [DML] SS Illusion value



I was browsing Amazon.com a day or two ago, and they claim to have a 
new copy of Stainless Steel Illusion for under 200 bucks. What 
really got me is a copy of the same book under the fair conditon 
bracket was like 250. What gives?

Just for your info.

Tom Porter
Vin: Summer 2003


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Dick Ryan <deloreanbiker@xxxx> wrote:
> Mark
> 
> As the owner of a bookstore and the owner of a
> pristine copy of SSI, here are my thoughts.
> 
> Yes, a reissue will have an adverse effect upon the
> value of SSI. The amount of such an adverse impact
> will depend upon a number of things.
> 
> If the reprint is identical to the original in every
> way, (cover, dust jacket, paper quality, etc.) the
> impact will probably be significant. If however, the
> reprint is of a lesser quality (as such reprints often
> are), the impact will be less.
> 
> I suspect that most first editions are in the hands of
> DeLorean owners and enthusiasts. A few are owned by
> collectors who simply specialize in automotive books. 
> Those types of collectors will still want first
> editions and, frankly, will pay even more for a
> pristine copy.
> 
> I think only time will tell. In the future I can see
> listings for DeLoreans which might say "Rare first
> edition of SSI included". Heck, that might even add
> $100/$200 to the value of the car. I know that my
> personal collection of DeLorean memorabilia will only
> be sold with my car when I finally am no longer able
> to drive it.
> 
> Dick Ryan
> 
> 
> 
> In any event, my copy is not for sale.
> 
> 
> 
> --- Mark Noeltner <mark@xxxx> wrote:
> > I have a question for those of you who know books
> > fairly well.
> > 
> > With the new version of Stainless Steel Illusion
> > coming out soon, what will
> > that do to the value of the original version? I know
> > the original will
> > still be rare, but I've always felt that at least a
> > portion of it's value
> > was just due to the fact that DeLorean owners and
> > fans wanted a copy for
> > the information in the book. Once the new one comes
> > out that value will be
> > gone and only the rarity of a hard cover first
> > edition will be left.
> > 
> > What's your opinion?
> > 
> > Mark N
> > VIN 6820
> > 
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