With the addition of our newest member and looking at our unspent balance, I felt some pressure to get more books into the pipeline, so I went shopping this morning and started a new project.
Project #3:
Blaze Carson 1 ($17.50)
Blaze Carson 3 ($18.50)
Blaze Carson 5 ($14.50)
Outlaw Kid 4 ($5.50)
Outlaw Kid 7 ($7.50)
Ringo Kid Western 8 ($7.50)
Ringo Kid Western 19 ($6.00)
Slim Morgan Brings Justice to Mesa City mini-comic ($6.00)
Two Gun Western (1st series) 9 ($9.49)
Western Outlaws 17 ($13.00)
Western Outlaws & Sherrifs 67 ($9.00)
Wyatt Earp 5 ($7.50)
Wyatt Earp 25 ($3.75)
Journey Into Mystery 65 ($6.50)
Patsy Walker 30 ($8.75)
The last two non-western books are purchases I made from sellers from whom we bought one book. I did this to amortize the shipping costs. I'll do this occasionally if I think it makes sense. I'll try for westerns first, but if I can't make that work I'll try and find any Timely/Atlas book that needs to be scanned.
As with the last project, I welcome editing volunteers!
Friday, February 22, 2008
New member / blog maintenance
Another new member has joined our project. The member wishes to remain anonymous.
Membership currently stands at 12. Huzzah!
Also did some editing to the post labels so that you can view the posts by Project, if for some reason you'd want to do that. I'll occasionally post updates for each project so members can see what's going on, in the event you don't bother with the excel file in the shared folder.
Membership currently stands at 12. Huzzah!
Also did some editing to the post labels so that you can view the posts by Project, if for some reason you'd want to do that. I'll occasionally post updates for each project so members can see what's going on, in the event you don't bother with the excel file in the shared folder.
Project #2: Random Westerns (update #2)
Project #2 status:
Tex Taylor 003 - received, scanned, distributed
Two Gun Kid 005 - received, scanned, distributed
Wild West 002 - received, scanned, distributed
Rawhide Kid 004 - received, scanned, distributed
Tex Taylor 007 - received, scanned, distributed
Two-Gun Western (1st series) 010 - (still waiting)
Tex Taylor 003 - received, scanned, distributed
Two Gun Kid 005 - received, scanned, distributed
Wild West 002 - received, scanned, distributed
Rawhide Kid 004 - received, scanned, distributed
Tex Taylor 007 - received, scanned, distributed
Two-Gun Western (1st series) 010 - (still waiting)
Project #1: Rawhide Kid (update #3) COMPLETED
Project #1 status:
Rawhide Kid #15 - received, scanned, distributed, sold
Rawhide Kid #17 - received, scanned, distributed, sold
Rawhide Kid #19 - received, scanned, distributed, sold
Ringo Kid #11 - received, scanned, distributed, sold
PROJECT COMPLETE
Rawhide Kid #15 - received, scanned, distributed, sold
Rawhide Kid #17 - received, scanned, distributed, sold
Rawhide Kid #19 - received, scanned, distributed, sold
Ringo Kid #11 - received, scanned, distributed, sold
PROJECT COMPLETE
Monday, February 18, 2008
Project #2: Random Westerns (update)
Here's the latest update on what's going on:
We have bought 6 assorted Westerns:
Tex Taylor 003 ($12.50)
Two Gun Kid 005 ($21.50)
Wild West 002 ($29.00)
Rawhide Kid 004 ($19.00)
Tex Taylor 007 ($13.00)
Two-Gun Western (1st series) 010 ($9.00)
I have received and scanned the first three books, still waiting on the last three.
For the scanned books, I completed the raws and people have volunteered to edit them. Teachbug took Two Gun Kid 005, and Tomander and Gambit expressed interest in editing the other two, although I haven't delivered the raws to them yet.
We do have one problem with Wild West 002-- the auction said the book was complete (and it is in beautiful shape), but there is a page torn out. I sent an email to the seller, but I haven't heard back yet. I don't expect them to accept a return-- reading their feedback, someone bitched about a $175 book and they wouldn't take it back. I can't imagine they're going to be accommodating for us, but we'll see.
There are no incomplete stories (picture or text), so the missing page must have been ads. It was torn out so cleanly that I didn't even notice the damage when I flipped through it. I found it only because I took the book apart to avoid damaging the cover, and that's when I came across the half page. Even when I reassembled it I had trouble finding where the page should have been.
This leaves us in a spot-- when I sell the book, if I disclose the missing page, we won't get as much for the book, but if I don't, I might have to take the book back if someone notices. I personally think it should be disclosed.
In other news, RK19 sold, and after fees we ended up with about $49.00. Project spreadsheet has been updated accordingly.
We have bought 6 assorted Westerns:
Tex Taylor 003 ($12.50)
Two Gun Kid 005 ($21.50)
Wild West 002 ($29.00)
Rawhide Kid 004 ($19.00)
Tex Taylor 007 ($13.00)
Two-Gun Western (1st series) 010 ($9.00)
I have received and scanned the first three books, still waiting on the last three.
For the scanned books, I completed the raws and people have volunteered to edit them. Teachbug took Two Gun Kid 005, and Tomander and Gambit expressed interest in editing the other two, although I haven't delivered the raws to them yet.
We do have one problem with Wild West 002-- the auction said the book was complete (and it is in beautiful shape), but there is a page torn out. I sent an email to the seller, but I haven't heard back yet. I don't expect them to accept a return-- reading their feedback, someone bitched about a $175 book and they wouldn't take it back. I can't imagine they're going to be accommodating for us, but we'll see.
There are no incomplete stories (picture or text), so the missing page must have been ads. It was torn out so cleanly that I didn't even notice the damage when I flipped through it. I found it only because I took the book apart to avoid damaging the cover, and that's when I came across the half page. Even when I reassembled it I had trouble finding where the page should have been.
This leaves us in a spot-- when I sell the book, if I disclose the missing page, we won't get as much for the book, but if I don't, I might have to take the book back if someone notices. I personally think it should be disclosed.
In other news, RK19 sold, and after fees we ended up with about $49.00. Project spreadsheet has been updated accordingly.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Rawhide 15
Won Rawhide Kid 4 tonight for $15 plus shipping.
Rawhide 15 is in the repository.
I wasn't very good at math in school, but if there are 11 people involved in this group and some of the files have been downloaded 14 times, I'd say at minimum we have 4 new guests! Don't be shy, outsiders! Feel free to pop into the comments and say hi.
I'll probably scan Two Gun Kid and Tex Taylor this week, but I'm going to need someone to edit. My raws are big and sloppy, so download the test file I put up and see if you're up for the task and let me know.
Also, this 4shared place is picky about filenames. I updated the scan_project and scan_project_checklist files, but even though I deleted the originals I can't rename the new files, so they'll be dated from now on.
Rawhide 15 is in the repository.
I wasn't very good at math in school, but if there are 11 people involved in this group and some of the files have been downloaded 14 times, I'd say at minimum we have 4 new guests! Don't be shy, outsiders! Feel free to pop into the comments and say hi.
I'll probably scan Two Gun Kid and Tex Taylor this week, but I'm going to need someone to edit. My raws are big and sloppy, so download the test file I put up and see if you're up for the task and let me know.
Also, this 4shared place is picky about filenames. I updated the scan_project and scan_project_checklist files, but even though I deleted the originals I can't rename the new files, so they'll be dated from now on.
Friday, February 8, 2008
File Drop
To the right you will see a link under "Project Repository". This is where I will drop files from now on, including an Excel file with an up-to-date history of the project.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Project #2: Random Westerns
First off, below this one is a revised post with the latest updates on Project #1, so don't forget to read it.
Project #2 is sort of random. I put a call out to see what people wanted to work on next, and it was vaguely agreed upon by a handful of people that it should be "Timely Westerns".
Based on that, I bid and won two auctions:
Tex Taylor #3 ($12.50)
Two Gun Kid #5 ($21.50)
With the shipping, it came to $40. Auctions have been paid for.
Project #2 is sort of random. I put a call out to see what people wanted to work on next, and it was vaguely agreed upon by a handful of people that it should be "Timely Westerns".
Based on that, I bid and won two auctions:
Tex Taylor #3 ($12.50)
Two Gun Kid #5 ($21.50)
With the shipping, it came to $40. Auctions have been paid for.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Project #1: Rawhide Kid (continued)
Okay, to keep everyone up to date, here's a recap of what's going on.
First, we have another new member, bringing our total membership to 11. In keeping with tradition, I won't reveal his more common "handle" unless it's something he's OK with. He's posted a reply to this thread, but not under his usual name.
(A few people have asked me what the deal is with this, and I explain it this way: participation in this group is always assumed to be anonymous unless you explicitly state otherwise. It's not necessary to post here under your "known" handle, although if I don't recognize you I may send you an email to find out who you are. It's not that we're involved in SUPER SECRET SPY STUFF SHHHH!, but not everyone wants to deal with the hassle of getting grilled by outsiders or griefers, etc.
Although identities may be hidden, finances are not. I will always keep everyone informed of how much money I have collected and exactly where it has been spent and/or recouped. Anyone participating in this project has the absolute right to demand accountability at any moment. This is your money you've all entrusted me with, and I promise you all complete transparency.)
Anyway, Project #1 is almost complete, here's where we stand:
Rawhide Kid #17 ($133) - scanned, distributed to members, in the process of recouping our money on this. Sorry about the vagueness here, email me for details if you need them.
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Rawhide Kid #19 ($60) - scanned, distributed to some members, currently trying to unload it on ebay.
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Ringo Kid Western #11 ($8) - scanned, distributed to some members, haven't tried to resell it yet.
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Rawhide Kid #15 ($40) - Purchased, paid for, still waiting for it to arrive
Total collected: $330
Total spent so far: $241
Total recouped so far: $0
Balance: $89
A final note about distribution: This isn't meant to be some elite squad. I want to see these books distributed publicly. I only ask that members refrain from passing them around too widely until we have recouped on each book. The only way this project can work long-term is if we can get most of our money back, and giving the book contents away for free isn't the best way to do that :)
First, we have another new member, bringing our total membership to 11. In keeping with tradition, I won't reveal his more common "handle" unless it's something he's OK with. He's posted a reply to this thread, but not under his usual name.
(A few people have asked me what the deal is with this, and I explain it this way: participation in this group is always assumed to be anonymous unless you explicitly state otherwise. It's not necessary to post here under your "known" handle, although if I don't recognize you I may send you an email to find out who you are. It's not that we're involved in SUPER SECRET SPY STUFF SHHHH!, but not everyone wants to deal with the hassle of getting grilled by outsiders or griefers, etc.
Although identities may be hidden, finances are not. I will always keep everyone informed of how much money I have collected and exactly where it has been spent and/or recouped. Anyone participating in this project has the absolute right to demand accountability at any moment. This is your money you've all entrusted me with, and I promise you all complete transparency.)
Anyway, Project #1 is almost complete, here's where we stand:
Rawhide Kid #17 ($133) - scanned, distributed to members, in the process of recouping our money on this. Sorry about the vagueness here, email me for details if you need them.
-----
Rawhide Kid #19 ($60) - scanned, distributed to some members, currently trying to unload it on ebay.
-----
Ringo Kid Western #11 ($8) - scanned, distributed to some members, haven't tried to resell it yet.
-----
Rawhide Kid #15 ($40) - Purchased, paid for, still waiting for it to arrive
Total collected: $330
Total spent so far: $241
Total recouped so far: $0
Balance: $89
A final note about distribution: This isn't meant to be some elite squad. I want to see these books distributed publicly. I only ask that members refrain from passing them around too widely until we have recouped on each book. The only way this project can work long-term is if we can get most of our money back, and giving the book contents away for free isn't the best way to do that :)
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