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David, the only obstacle I see to you selling that nicely done book out instantly is the price. Anything in the $30 range would be a great deal for collectors, a giveaway really, but would also be a "Sure why not" price for casual shooters. $60 or so will thin the ranks to us hardcores. Not complaining, just talking out loud. I'm sure you're doing what needs to be done to be successful and that's the way it is. I'm just hoping your book sells much higher numbers than your 500 initial run. On the other hand, sales of only 500 would make your book highly collectible, and we're all about that too!
We can't lose, anyway you slice it, I can't wait to read it cover to cover.
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Thanks guys. I am planning to do book signings at the following collectors gun shows in 2016:
May 7 and 8. Ohio Gun Collectors Association show, Roberts Center, Wilmington, Oh
May 21 and 22. Colorado Gun Collectors Association show, Denver Mart, Denver
May 28 and 29, Wyoming Weapons Collectors Gun Show, Fremont Center, Lander, Wy
July 29 - 31, Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association show, KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, Mo.
October 8 and 9, Utah Gun Collectors Association, Weber County Fairgrounds, Ogden, Ut
December 17 and 18, South Carolina Arms Collectors Association, TD Convention Center, Greenville, S.C.
This is a tentative list. I may add others later.
I'll sign books at these shows that people bought elsewhere but they won't be numbered. Quite a few gun show book dealers will be selling my book.
David Maybe, if I remember a year from now. I'll see you at the SC show as before.  Also, my funds are on the way to you. I'd like 18 if it's not reserved. Best regards, Steve
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Steve, 18 is reserved for a guy I met at the Ogden gun show in Oct. He had picked out several numbers including 18 and said he would pay for them shortly. I haven't heard anything more from him so 18 may come available.
I missed all the SCACA shows this past Winter due to needing trailer space to bring household goods from the house we moved out of in Georgia. We will visit my family in Georgia next Christmas and attend the Greenville show. I may not drive. If so, I won't be able to bring my display but will have books shipped there for sale at the show. There's a lot of good people at that show and I really missed going there this year.
How about a backup number in the 20's or 243?
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Added potential place holder... Thanks guys. I am planning to do book signings at the following collectors gun shows in 2016: May 7 and 8. Ohio Gun Collectors Association show, Roberts Center, Wilmington, Oh May 21 and 22. Colorado Gun Collectors Association show, Denver Mart, Denver May 28 and 29, Wyoming Weapons Collectors Gun Show, Fremont Center, Lander, Wy July 29 - 31, Missouri Valley Arms Collectors Association show, KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, Mo. August - TBD Savage Fest 
September - TBD Savage Fest October 8 and 9, Utah Gun Collectors Association, Weber County Fairgrounds, Ogden, Ut December 17 and 18, South Carolina Arms Collectors Association, TD Convention Center, Greenville, S.C. This is a tentative list. I may add others later. I'll sign books at these shows that people bought elsewhere but they won't be numbered. Quite a few gun show book dealers will be selling my book. David
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243 Works for me.
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I had been wondering about Savage Fest 2016. I'll be there with a bunch of books! The books sold there will have a special inscription mentioning Savage Fest 2016. Do you have a location yet? If it's in the midwest first weekend in August would work great. I'll already be more than half way there for the Missouri show the weekend before. David
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David, you have a bunch of friends over here on the East Side, and nice little group in MD. Maybe I can get a couple together to make a road trip to Ohio? I'd also jump at a chance to talk to Steve, Sbrown, so maybe we could swing down through NC, to the SC show. If it's OK I'll get the payment out for the 2 books I ordered the day after Christmas. My Mom always gives me $100, and my in laws always give each of their 4 kids $1000 and each spouse $1000. This year is the first year in 32 years I get to keep my $1000. No college, no carpet, no tile bathrooms. That's only a couple weeks, Joe.
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It would be great to see you guys at either or both places and Savage Fest too. I would like to go to a collector's show further North than South Carolina on the East coast but don't feel safe taking them through New York or Massachusetts.
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If a potential Fest is held up in the Maine or New Hampshire region  I can boot on over from the Miramichi place. 
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I made a mistake on my book signing schedule, The Wyoming collectors show is in Riverton.
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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Rick R., I tried to PM you that your check had arrived but it keeps saying user not found. I used Southern_WI_Savage. Is that right? David
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Rick R., I tried to PM you that your check had arrived but it keeps saying user not found. I used Southern_WI_Savage. Is that right? David No changes here. Typo? All's well that ends well.
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The Barnes & Noble website is also offering the book for pre-order. Rory, are you able to email me the image from your Dec 10 post? wyomingsavage1895  gmail.com. The Utah Gun Collector's newsletter printed the picture of the book's cover in their Dec issue so it's available somehow that escapes my limited internet abilities. Thanks, David
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Was able to enlarge (but not copy) Barnes & Noble's image or the book's cover. That shadowy rifle just under the title is Fug1899's 1895 musket.
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Guys, got some checks today. I need your campfire alias and a legible name and USPS address. The one I can't read clearly looks like D Mathis in Il.
Things are going along well with the book. I talked to Schiffer's marketer yesterday. I can release a few pics now. We've got an on-line newspaper here in Pinedale called pinedaleonline.com. An article on the book will be out in a few days with some pics from the book. Thanks, David
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Guys, got some checks today. I need your campfire alias and a legible name and USPS address. The one I can't read clearly looks like D Mathis in Il.
Things are going along well with the book. I talked to Schiffer's marketer yesterday. I can release a few pics now. We've got an on-line newspaper here in Pinedale called pinedaleonline.com. An article on the book will be out in a few days with some pics from the book. Thanks, David David, that is me, D.Mathis in Illinois. I'll pm ya.. dave
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Got the PM, thanks, David
wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]
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Got an email from my editor today, they're in the design stage. I think that's where they fit all the pics into the text to minimize wasted space but still keep the pics close to the relevant text.
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I got the layout copy of the book yesterday. It looks good. They used a lot of Savage red for chapter headings and other lettering that needs to stand out. They used one of Gary's vintage photos on the first page of each chapter.
I won't be able to finish reviewing it until next week. I'm getting ready to go to the Utah Gun Collector Association gun show this weekend. I'm building a display to go behind my sales table to help promote book sales. It will contain some of the rifles that appear in the book.
Anyone who is around Ogden this weekend come by to visit.
David
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I'm on my way over....... I wish I could. it's a long drive from Maine .. thanks for update David
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