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killjoy32
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:34 pm

wow man youre right! my feckin eyes are hurting now after looking at them! :?

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bclarkie
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Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:38 pm

Okay, it makes you wonder where the hell people get this stuff:

Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition | eBay

Do people just make this kind of crap on the fly to try and make their auction more interesting or is it me?

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killjoy32
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:16 am

bclarkie wrote:Okay, it makes you wonder where the hell people get this stuff:

Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition | eBay

Do people just make this kind of crap on the fly to try and make their auction more interesting or is it me?

i'm actually half-tempted to msg the guy asking him where he came across that kinda information. and what was the picture BEFORE that one?

maybe thats the rare edition we should all be collecting?!

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Lewisexi
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:03 am

killjoy32 wrote:
bclarkie wrote:Okay, it makes you wonder where the hell people get this stuff:

Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition | eBay

Do people just make this kind of crap on the fly to try and make their auction more interesting or is it me?

i'm actually half-tempted to msg the guy asking him where he came across that kinda information. and what was the picture BEFORE that one? maybe thats the rare edition we should all be collecting?!

Ahh, you refer, of course, to the infamous "naked DMG" a thankfully shortlived edition with some VERY dubious artwork

Beyondthebreach
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:14 am

Lewisexi wrote:
killjoy32 wrote:
i'm actually half-tempted to msg the guy asking him where he came across that kinda information. and what was the picture BEFORE that one? maybe thats the rare edition we should all be collecting?!

Ahh, you refer, of course, to the infamous "naked DMG" a thankfully shortlived edition with some VERY dubious artwork

Hey! That demon looks just like an efreeti!

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mbassoc2003
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:49 am

bclarkie wrote:Another nomination for the blurriest picture(s) of the year award:

Dungeons and Dragons 2 | eBay

Against The Giants: Games | eBay

Christ, they make your eyes hurt if you look at them too long.

Aww. Give the guy a break. He's selling off his life long collection and his hands are shaking. It can be really emotional parting with D&D stuff.

This week I've been mostly eating . . . The white ones with the little red flecks in them.

Kingofpain89
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:19 am

Pokemon 1st Edition Basic | eBay

I don't know anything about Dunegons and Dargons either. :D But it is a very clean basic set for anyone who might want one.

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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:44 am

Ad&d Miniatures | eBay

His description says "Trust me, you wont find a sealed Chainmail". If I am not mistaken there have been numerous SW copies up on Ebay in the last several months. I think maybe he needs to keep his collection and get a job to pay his tuition instead. :P

deimos3428
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:54 am

KingOfPain wrote: Ad&d Miniatures | eBay

His description says "Trust me, you wont find a sealed Chainmail". If I am not mistaken there have been numerous SW copies up on Ebay in the last several months. I think maybe he needs to keep his collection and get a job to pay his tuition instead.

SW Chainmails aren't common, but I've sold six of them this year. I think I saw one or two other copies as well. They went for roughly $30-$50 each.

Marlith
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 2:12 pm

deimos3428 wrote:
KingOfPain wrote: Ad&d Miniatures | eBay

His description says "Trust me, you wont find a sealed Chainmail". If I am not mistaken there have been numerous SW copies up on Ebay in the last several months. I think maybe he needs to keep his collection and get a job to pay his tuition instead. :P

SW Chainmails aren't common, but I've sold six of them this year. I think I saw one or two other copies as well. They went for roughly $30-$50 each.

The six you sold were all bought by you in one transaction were they not?

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deimos3428
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:59 pm

Marlith wrote:
deimos3428 wrote:SW Chainmails aren't common, but I've sold six of them this year. I think I saw one or two other copies as well. They went for roughly $30-$50 each.

The six you sold were all bought by you in one transaction were they not?

Yep, quite a find there.

Marlith
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:13 pm

deimos3428 wrote:
Marlith wrote:

The six you sold were all bought by you in one transaction were they not?

Yep, quite a find there.

Yes it was a good find. My point though was that because you sold six in one year, from a buy where you got all six at once, does not exactly lend support to its rarity or not. I know it is not super rare but your six could just as easily been one.

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deimos3428
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Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:00 pm

Marlith wrote:Yes it was a good find. My point though was that because you sold six in one year, from a buy where you got all six at once, does not exactly lend support to its rarity or not. I know it is not super rare but your six could just as easily been one.

Fair enough (and actually, it was eight, but who's counting). Anyway, the seller is suggesting they are "ultra rare", and that you won't find another copy in that condition, which is complete hyperbole. He also goes on to state that he paid twice what he's asking for it, which would only indicate he's quite unsavvy about this sort of thing. He seems to think overly highly of his S&S, too. :wink:

Marlith
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 12:53 am

deimos3428 wrote:
Marlith wrote:Yes it was a good find. My point though was that because you sold six in one year, from a buy where you got all six at once, does not exactly lend support to its rarity or not. I know it is not super rare but your six could just as easily been one.

Fair enough (and actually, it was eight, but who's counting). Anyway, the seller is suggesting they are "ultra rare", and that you won't find another copy in that condition, which is complete hyperbole. He also goes on to state that he paid twice what he's asking for it, which would only indicate he's quite unsavvy about this sort of thing. He seems to think overly highly of his S&S, too. :wink:

Apparently you were or are counting.

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fluffmaister
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:13 am

Try reading this one:

Dungeons and Dragons 2nd ED. | eBay

killjoy32
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 10:50 am

fluffmaister wrote:Try reading this one:

Dungeons and Dragons 2nd ED. | eBay

:D :D i like the "however, please bid with confidence" after his comments - thats really funny.

whats the bet, that every item being sold there, is incomplete in some way?

scary stuff!

Al

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ifearyeti
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Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:11 pm

Dungeon Game TSR | eBay

1989 Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Limited Edition Bonus pack: Dark and Hidden Ways, complete with original bonus pack folder. I am selling the rare Dungeoneer's Survival guide that went with this pack separately.

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Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:21 pm

They all look in VG condition, what got me smiling was the questions...

"hi, I am 5031 rated, a Titanium Powerseller ..."

Brette;)

killjoy32 wrote:
fluffmaister wrote:Try reading this one:

Dungeons and Dragons 2nd ED. | eBay

i like the "however, please bid with confidence" after his comments - thats really funny.

whats the bet, that every item being sold there, is incomplete in some way?

scary stuff!

Al

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