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Post Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:20 pm 
 

smarmy1 wrote:
Very nice G monos.  Excellent win. :)


The question is can I get the stickers off without ruining them?


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Post Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:09 am 
 

TheHistorian wrote:
The question is can I get the stickers off without ruining them?


My advice is don't try.


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Post Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:15 am 
 

TheHistorian wrote:The question is can I get the stickers off without ruining them?


They do kind of look like ones that would peel of nice but them again those covers are more papery than gloss and can tear easily.

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Post Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:16 am 
 

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** expired/removed eBay auction **


The G1 is a 2nd, but the others are 1sts.  And they're gorgeous and clearly unused.  So I was pretty happy with that!




Agree with above.

I would not even try to remove the stickers.

IMO:

1. They do not detract from the condition enough to lessen the value.

2. Taking them off might damage the covers.


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Post Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:43 am 
 

TheHistorian wrote:
The question is can I get the stickers off without ruining them?


Even if you get them off, you are going to have a square discolored section of cover where the tag covered up the cover. Those covers have faded from age - even though they look like new - and the glue on the tag will discolor the section, typically darker.
Don't remove them.
If you can't resist the dark side of the force, use a hair dryer to heat the tag area to soften the glue and cross your fingers. :wink:


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Post Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:37 pm 
 

I've been looking for a nice EPT box set, but have always been outbid.  Finally, found one, for a decent price.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWNX:IT



It's a first print, all of the box corners are solid, and the maps and book appear unused.  Now, if I can learn how to speak snake, maybe I can run a campaign in Tekumel!   :lol:


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Post Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:24 pm 
 

ssssssssthup........ssssthup.....ssss

  

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Post Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:37 pm 
 

Bracton wrote:I've been looking for a nice EPT box set, but have always been outbid.  Finally, found one, for a decent price.


** expired/removed eBay auction **


It's a first print, all of the box corners are solid, and the maps and book appear unused.  Now, if I can learn how to speak snake, maybe I can run a campaign in Tekumel!   :lol:




nice set! good price too man! :)


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Post Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:23 pm 
 

Bracton wrote:I've been looking for a nice EPT box set, but have always been outbid.  Finally, found one, for a decent price.


** expired/removed eBay auction **


It's a first print, all of the box corners are solid, and the maps and book appear unused.  Now, if I can learn how to speak snake, maybe I can run a campaign in Tekumel!   :lol:




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Post Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:25 pm 
 

Can't have this dropping to page 2.



Lookie what I found in the back rooooooow.



LINKY



Now I just need a decent box, insert and foam to pull a full set together.

  

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:05 pm 
 

SimperingToad wrote:Lookie what I found in the back rooooooow.

LINKY


Nice!  Those li'l guys are hard to find.

  

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:40 pm 
 

I'm beginning to think a box and insert in decent shape are harder to find.  :D

  

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Post Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:41 pm 
 

SimperingToad wrote:Can't have this dropping to page 2.

Lookie what I found in the back rooooooow.

LINKY

Now I just need a decent box, insert and foam to pull a full set together.




For us non-miniatures guys...what is it?


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Post Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:05 pm 
 

Looks like the gold-plated Grenadier Orc Shaman. Nice pickup at that price.


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Post Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 11:59 pm 
 

Once upon a time, my mother in law bought out a bunch of s/w d&d at the px.  I thought she gave it all to my brother in law years ago.

Imagine my surprise when I received a gift in the mail....  S/W blue expert box set.  Apparently, she has found some more of the d&d from the px purchase!  

Apparently, they couldn't sell it for the original clearance price of 3.47 so they marked it down to 2.67.  She thinks she paid much less, lol.

Lucky me!

No word yet on whether or not there are any s/w white boxes left in the lot.  I would love to own one or even just examine one to see if it looks like original or aftermarket shrink.


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Post Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:07 pm 
 

Any takers?



http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-AFA-AD-D-TSR-D ... 5244wt_922



8O



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Post Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:24 am 
 

Chucho68 wrote:Any takers?


** expired/removed eBay auction **


8O

Hector.




Ridiculous price thread is down the way buddy. :)



Wow, When I see stuff like this I think "GOOD LUCK Fellow Collector" but the LJN toys just don't interest me at all.  They aren't "really" D&D in my particular definition and I just can't see someone else thinking they are worth that much, but, GOOD LUCK Fellow Collector!  My crap that's valuable to me is looked on with disinterest by a large portion of society as well. :)


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Post Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 11:57 am 
 

GamesGuy wrote:
Ridiculous price thread is down the way buddy. :)


I agree with you, of course, but I wasn't sure if it was a Fun Find, or Silliest Price or a Laughable Description. Maybe all three! :roll:

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