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harami2000
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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 3:25 pm

Deadlord36 wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... gory=44112

This is by far the most descriptive auction I've ever seen..........

Damn... they only ship to the States. :cry:

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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 3:28 pm

$330 for 19 modules...wow.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... RK:MEWA:IT

"What can I get for $10?"

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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 3:44 pm

Terminal_Frost wrote:$330 for 19 modules...wow.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... RK:MEWA:IT

I was watching that one earlier when the cougar first put his nose in.
Kinda predictable what's happening, there (and will be surprised if he gets burned).

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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 4:25 pm

Yep, I did the math on that one early on. No where near that total...

There are some nice modules that generally go for good bucks, but you could buy every one of those separately pay separate shipping for less than $330.

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 4:33 pm

I'm guessing my highly aggressive snipe of $165 is not going to be admitted.
:lol:

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Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 4:41 pm

Well I guess it still isnt as bad as that $300 grenadier giant heh.

bbarsh wrote:Yep, I did the math on that one early on. No where near that total...

There are some nice modules that generally go for good bucks, but you could buy every one of those separately pay separate shipping for less than $330.

"What can I get for $10?"

"Mint Rare and Shrinkwrapped-just pick that bar of soap up for us pls, we love you long time!"

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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 2:20 am

What the hell? That's over $20.00 an item. . . (take a look at the bid history).

cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem& ... 5&rd=1

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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 2:22 am

Again I say! What is going on here? (bid history). Even at $15.00 each it doesn't break even. . . .

cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem& ... eName=WDVW

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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:12 am

beyondthebreach wrote:Again I say! What is going on here? (bid history). Even at $15.00 each it doesn't break even. . . .

cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem& ... eName=WDVW

Typical bloody cougar ...

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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 8:53 am

beyondthebreach wrote:What the hell? That's over $20.00 an item. . . (take a look at the bid history).

cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem& ... 5&rd=1

I just took another hard look at this one.

If you are a reseller, no way. Yes, you can get $20-35 for a few of those items, assuming they are mint.

If you are a collector...it is a tough call...If the condition is as advertised, it might be worth it. You can grab a bunch of modules that generally go for higher prices...It is high, but not so much so that someone who doesn't want to hunt for a year might make a stab.

The other auctions (Same seller) was crazy. Those modules simply are not worth the price...no way...no how....

And I could've bought these damn modules off the 1$ rack!!!

New modules for your Old School game http://pacesettergames.com/

Everything Pacesetter at http://pacesettergames.blog.com/

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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 12:33 pm

makes my own personal collection look like its worth a lot more then it is or ever will be.......

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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 9:40 am

this doesn't quite full under silly auction price, but i just love the auction description. not only is this I6 rare, it also seems to be "HOT"...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 5927743763

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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 6:23 pm

Either I'm missing something, or my auction here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... RK:MESE:IT deserves a mention in this thread.

I didn't expect to get half this much for the issue. Does it normally go this high? (And if any of you are bidding on it, thanks)

Carl

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Posted: Sat Oct 16, 2004 6:56 pm

I have 4 copies of issue #6 I've picked up in lots over the years (paid about $2 each), and I recintly won issue #1 in mint for $28. Your guess is as good as mine as to why it's that high of a bidding war.

Mike

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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:12 am

The less welcome side of stuff being dug out of people's archives, owing to anniversary coverage...

"Celebrate 30 years of D&D by adding this book to your collection. Outstanding artistry, great fun"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 2278939994
early 9th print Wizard PHB; $99 start with $110 BIN.

Erm, I'll pass.... (and on the others the seller has, too).

d.

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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:20 am

Wow, did you see that sticker on the front cover? Never seen it, that must be a super rare edition of the PHB!! Now, quick, before someone else gets this first...

:roll:

Seriously: Another hot candidate for the most ridicolous auction price of this year. What leads people to believe that they'll find someone THAT stupid to buy that shit? What a moron ...

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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:20 am

Wow, I just had to message that guy.

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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:28 am

Deadlord36 wrote:Wow, I just had to message that guy.

Let me guess, you offered him $9 each for his super rare items? :lol:

Be careful Frank! Did you see the scribbling on his supposedly mint DMG? Maybe he gives you a discount on that one...

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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:17 am

Hehe. I saw that too, Ralf. Amazing what people consider mint, isn't it?
The reply:

Dear eyeamgawd,

You asked:
"A hundred dollars?"

eyeamgawd, I'm sure you're an avid D&D player, so you know how much new books cost. This book was priced based on the condition, age, and demand for a collectible. However, to be honest, I am still new at pricing collectibles on eBay, so if you have a reasonable offer, I am willing to entertain it and change the price accordingly. Thank you for your interest. vr, Seat

OK, so if it was based on condition, age and demand, should I offer him my brown box for $20,000? Or is that a bit low?

If you hit a Rowsdower, you get to keep it.

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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 1:00 pm

Deadlord36 wrote:eyeamgawd, I'm sure you're an avid D&D player, so you know how much new books cost. This book was priced based on the condition, age, and demand for a collectible. However, to be honest, I am still new at pricing collectibles on eBay, so if you have a reasonable offer, I am willing to entertain it and change the price accordingly. Thank you for your interest. vr, Seat

Prices reduced across the board. $25 start, $30 BIN for the PHB.
Bargain... ermm... not.

Now, had their Deities & Demigods been Cthuloid that wouldn't have lastest long at the new price.

Deadlord36 wrote:OK, so if it was based on condition, age and demand, should I offer him my brown box for $20,000? Or is that a bit low?

Nah, I can undercut that...

(Not that I sell, of course!)

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