ATD first editions (WAS Re: Mason & Dixon 1st ed. hardbacks...)

Sat Oct 28 06:29:58 CDT 2006

Yesterday, I went to the Borders near my house and, while I was there, asked 
the manager if they had the editions of AtD in the building yet.  He said 
yes and, after looking on the computer, said they were starting with only 20 
copies.

The newest Stephen King novel started this week with over 60 in stock.

Since I know nothing about the publishing business, are such low starting 
numbers typical?  I guess J.K. Rowling is the only one blessed with 1000 
editions on day one.

> ....are plentiful, especially remaindered copies that
> have been marked as such, but...I talked with a book
> collector and seller today who told me he's holding
> onto a dozen pristine M&D 1st editions, he figures
> they will be worth plenty in another decade or so when
> most of the rest have faded away.
>