3rd Edition in Paperback?
 

Hello........... I'm stepping out of the ranks of lurker with this post. During the past year and a half I've gone about collecting all 7 editions of TGM. My quest was completed a few weeks back when I finally obtained a 5th edition copy of TGM. One question though - my 3rd edition is a paperback- is this kosher? Any help would be appreciated.
Hats off to all involved with this site ... especially Yoda!

Welcome Aboard, Walker . . .
 

. . . and thanks for signing on with Lynn Blake Golf!

:salut:

Congratulations on your completed collection. Very few have all seven editions.

Regarding your 3rd edition . . . Hang in there.

I have the hardback, courtesy of Bucket who nabbed it (somehow) and made it happen for me. Thanks, Bucket!

And who knows, Walker . . . maybe your paperback 3rd will prove to be the most elusive!

Until then, I suggest marking up that baby to your heart's content. That's what I've done with all mine, without apology, from the 1st to the 7th.

Old joke:

Mr. Rich has topped new ball after new ball into the lake.

Caddie: Mr. Rich, this time, let's use an old ball.

Mr. Rich: Gimme another, son. Let my heirs use the old balls!

:laughing9

That worked out for Bucket too! You're most welcome . . . and thanks to you too MachinusMagnus!

How can I start collecting all 7 editions?
 

Guys,
Can some one put me on the right path to start collecting all 7 editions; I have the 7th edition and I went to the public library and they had the 6th edition and I purchased it when they had a used book sale. So where do I start my quest for the first five?
R/
Step :salut:

Amazon

Ebay

Used book stores

You can do a google search on used books and you'll get a bunch of different web based deals.

A third edition signed can run you $500 or more . . . be prepared for sticker shock.

Thanks
 

Bucket,
Thanks I will get started today, I will be sure to prepare my wife for that sticker shock. LOL!
R/
Step:)

Alibris.com, from time to time, has 4th and 5th editions. The search for earlier editions (1st - 3rd) has proven elusive, for me. A tip from Drewitgolf, contact the seller to make sure that the edition listed is actually the one they are selling. He says that sometimes a seller will use the same description, for a copy from a different edition. His experience is that the seller is not trying to mislead the buyer, but it is expedient to use a previous ad. You will save time, return shipping and disappointment by confirming that it is the edition you desire. Good Luck in your search

I am interested in how Walker acquired them .......Walker?

UPP in freezing Ohio

My technique for acquiring all 7 editions of TGM is not earth shattering: I just searched used book sites(alibris, abebook, bookfinder, powells, amazon etc..) for 1st thru 5th editions and just kept searching these sites until I found all editions.
One tip- edition of books are sometimes mislabelled - check the number of pages if provided. (1st/2nd contain 149 pages, 3rd contains 150 pages and 4th/5th contain 232 pages)
Best of luck!

Thanks
 

Thanks, Walker. :salut:

I appreciate it.

UPP in freezing Ohio

Seeking the 3rd Edition
 

:) I need the 3rd Edition to complete my collection of all seven. If anyone has one for sale, please contact me:)

I am still in search of the 1st and 2nd editions...:crybaby:

I have all 7 editions. They're in new condition and I never paid more than $35 for any one of them. In fact the 3rd edition was the last one I obtained and I paid the most for it, $35. It's unsigned though.

You have to be patient and be in the right place at the right time.

Nice! Define "right place."

Way to go!

Then again I bought a Homer Kelley signed copy for 500 bucks from a friend of this web site. I wear white linen gloves when I read it. It is sealed away with a note to my "survivors" telling them that this yellow book has extreme value.

"The Hunt for Yellow October"
 

Those of you that have PM'ed me about the early editions you are looking for, I still have you on the list. Demand for these earlier editions has grown in the last few years :study: . Fear not, I will keep looking and let you know when something turns up.

It took me awhile to get all of the editions (never paid three figures for any of them), especially a signed first edition. But, the truth is out there. We just have to remain patient.

In speaking with the owner of TGM, he said one of his future projects includes a reprint of all editions and to sell them as one collection. If and when that happens remains to be seen.

Regularly search the used book sites on the web. That's what I did and caught a 3rd edition right after it was listed. To be honest, when I saw the publish date of 1975 I thought it was a mistake and I couldn't be that lucky, but for $35 I was willing to take a chance. While I was waiting for it to arrive I kept thinking it's probably a 4th or 5th edition. When it did arrive I immediately opened the cover and saw the last copyright date was 1975. My search was finally over and my collection complete! :hello2:

ive given up the quest for all 7 and instead am going after the signatures

Sometimes the quest is more fun than its completion.

FYI - 3rd edition alert
 

I was surfing the net and stumbled on a 3rd edition of TGM for sale
on abebooks.com. I hope this information helps someone.

Regards,
walker

Gone With the LBG Wind
 

I went there, but no good. Gone already.

Whoooooosh!

:)

Thats because it's headed my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:read:

Bow Wow
 

Figured as much, kebeal . . .

You dog.

:)

Ebay Fun
 

You can always check ebay...:)

6 days left on that one.

Going...going...
 

Wow -

Here's an example of the market for the 3rd. Congrats to whoever snagged this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-GOLFING-MACH...6.c0.m14.l1318

What are the publishing dates for the first 5 editions? The used book sites only list the publishind date but not which version they are selling.

1st edition - 1969
2nd edition - 1971 still looking for this one
3rd edition - 1975 hard to find - managed to get a paperback edition
4th edition - 1979
5th edition - 1980
6th edition - 1982 most commonly available
7th edition - 2006

fairly sure on the years. check with the seller to make sure you are getting the edition you're seeking. the seller is may not be aware of the difference in the editions and for convienence descriptions are not change. good luck in your search. happy golfing and collecting.

Thanks Sligo:salut:

My pleasure. And again Good Luck in your Search

Coming soon to a book store near you...
 

You might want to keep your eye out for this one, too:

http://www.amazon.com/Homer-Kelleys-...6815841&sr=1-5

The Golfing Machine - 7th ed.
 

Recently ordered the book, just joined the forum. Looking forward to continuing my journey of learning, laboring and laughing.

Editions 3 - 5 - 6 -7
 

I have editions, one #3 - three #6 and one #7

#6 has 231 pages, #3 has 149

My #3 edition was a softcover, I have been asked if I would sell it but not sure of the "value", Softcover is gone but all other pages intact. One owner, I have had #3 since 1976 and I have highlighted some pages.

What is a well used #3 worth?

A Soft Market
 

Based on my experience with golf book dealers and collectors (usually on a weekly basis), I would estimate $50.00.