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TheHistorian
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 2:19 pm

smarmy1 wrote:Box top anyone? Anyone?

One man's trash is another man's... no, this is just trash.

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TheHistorian
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:20 pm

This one is interesting to me because a few years ago, this would have been an attractive price. Today, it's probably 30-40% too high. And I'm not sure why that severe of a change happened. These haven't been reprinted; I don't recall if there are scans out there (I have originals so I don't care).

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Kingofpain89
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:48 pm

TheHistorian wrote:
smarmy1 wrote:Box top anyone? Anyone?

One man's trash is another man's... no, this is just trash.

There is that rare Barry Manilow album though. And its even shrinkwrapped! I didnt think an unopened one actually existed since everyone pulled off the wrap immediately after getting it home to listen to it. It's still there so I guess Smarmy already has it?

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smarmy1
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:58 pm

Kingofpain89 wrote:
TheHistorian wrote:
One man's trash is another man's... no, this is just trash.

There is that rare Barry Manilow album though. And its even shrinkwrapped! I didnt think an unopened one actually existed since everyone pulled off the wrap immediately after getting it home to listen to it. It's still there so I guess Smarmy already has it? :P

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Blackmoor
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:51 pm

TheHistorian wrote:This one is interesting to me because a few years ago, this would have been an attractive price. Today, it's probably 30-40% too high. And I'm not sure why that severe of a change happened. These haven't been reprinted; I don't recall if there are scans out there (I have originals so I don't care).

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That is still a good price for those, they look to be in great condition.

There is a printing of Slaves to Darkness that has a dust jacket (Bill has one

)

There are a few printings of each, I have two of each plus first printings authors copies

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killjoy32
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Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:20 pm

Blackmoor wrote:
There are a few printings of each, I have two of each plus first printings authors copies :)

you just would, would'nt you

Are we nearly there yet?

TheHistorian
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:50 pm

Even as a complete set in shrink, this isn't going to happen:

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I'd say more like $100-125, maybe a bit more.

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bujoojoo
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:06 am

TheHistorian wrote:Even as a complete set in shrink, this isn't going to happen:

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I'd say more like $100-125, maybe a bit more.

Happened.

TheHistorian
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:21 am

Well, at least it didn't happen at the original $400. But this is still nuts. These are not hard to find, even in shrink.

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Raddu
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:04 am

SimperingToad wrote:Which is worse? The price, or the description?

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He dropped his price down to $45 and it sold. Ha

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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:15 am

Raddu wrote:He dropped his price down to $45 and it sold. Ha

That's a pity. I had this on my watch list for months, but didn't notice the price drop. The catalog is one of the few things I still need for my Holmes collection.

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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 4:10 am

sauromatian wrote:
Raddu wrote:He dropped his price down to $45 and it sold. Ha

That's a pity. I had this on my watch list for months, but didn't notice the price drop. The catalog is one of the few things I still need for my Holmes collection.

Let me check: i remember i have a spare one somewhere on my shelves...

rhynne
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Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 6:06 pm

Hey everyone,

So I think this one belongs here...

VF - PREMIER EDITION - TSR Dragon Magazine RARE 1 st Ed Vol 1 1976 D&D Role Play

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There isn't even an issue number 1 in the list...

Best regards,
Ronald

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Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 7:06 pm

rhynne wrote:Hey everyone,

So I think this one belongs here...

VF - PREMIER EDITION - TSR Dragon Magazine RARE 1 st Ed Vol 1 1976 D&D Role Play

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There isn't even an issue number 1 in the list...

Best regards,
Ronald

It is a matter of wording. They are saying edition and volume rather than issue number. The mention of 'premier' refers to issues from the first or premier volume. A deceptive way to catch attention and make you look. A good way to make money if you are a huckster charging an entrance fee, but very disappointing to customers when the come looking for live nude girls or a Dragon #1 and find only some less attractive ancient magazines.

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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:01 pm

rhynne wrote:Hey everyone,

So I think this one belongs here...

VF - PREMIER EDITION - TSR Dragon Magazine RARE 1 st Ed Vol 1 1976 D&D Role Play

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There isn't even an issue number 1 in the list...

Best regards,
Ronald

Even if there was an issue number 1 in that group, it would still be way too high...

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Ragwaine
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:02 am

Yea right, I'm gonna jump on that one.

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le Rahib
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Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:17 am

UA autographed...

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"Book is in acceptable pre-owned condition. Pages are free of rips, tears, pen marks etc. [...] May have some loose pages.

Comes with everything seen in photos."

So loose pages included.

TheHistorian
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Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 9:13 pm

Okay, this one I'm sure is too high!

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