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Unread 02-15-2023, 02:09 PM   #1
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When I wrote and compiled The Life and Times of Fred Kimble, I sold copies for $15.00 plus shipping. There were two editions and I published 500 copies of each. I am now left with two copies of each edition. Guess my daughters, Scout and Parker, will get those. I saw a first edition copy on Ebay described as "signed" and "rare". They have a buy it now for $175.00. I wish.
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If there is such a thing, you should have" reserved royalty rights".

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John, I would not sell mine for three times that price. However, I did not buy the 'Gun". Did you?
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John, I would not sell mine for three times that price. However, I did not buy the 'Gun". Did you?
Alas, I did. Had not intended to but........
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Glad I got my copy at the original price !
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I also have a copy signed by the author. $175 is a steal. If you don’t have one better act fast.
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Alas, I did. Had not intended to but........
I kinda thought that the case Congratulations
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I also have a copy signed by the author. $175 is a steal. If you don’t have one better act fast.
At $175 a copy, my girls can do without.
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I also have a copy signed by the author. $175 is a steal. If you don’t have one better act fast.
I agree.
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At $175 a copy, my girls can do without.
John John John , money is not everything ! I suspect if you ask the young ladies they’d rather have an original signed copy of their fathers book over $175 . Money comes and goes memories are forever
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