Marlith wrote:I wonder if the reseller gig is their only means of income. It is possible that they do something else that allows them to work from home or something. It is also possible that they have a significant other that is providing some level of fallback income. If anyone reading this is making a living with reselling on the web as your sole means of income I would like to know.

Well, I have been reselling for awhile now, but it is not my sole means of income. . . I certainly have been making greater profits the more auctions and effort I put forth, but I do have a full-time job.  Only that isn't enough money. . . especially with the wife staying at home to take care of our daughter and only working (very) part time.  

So, at this point, I make about $700-800 a month profit - just enough to pay the house mortgage.  That's not too bad, especially considering that I only sell about 100-150 items per month.  I figure that it is a part time job that I can do from home. . . heck, my daughter loves playing with Flat Rate envelopes, pieces of cardboard, bubble wrap and that damn tape  

If I quit my job and devoted all my time to reselling?  I guess I could triple my profits if I could manage to win enough lots on eBay - that would be more than I make at my regular job. . .

But, I also have put in a lot of hard work - I am sure my auctions sell for more than the average based on reputation, pictures, grading and descriptions.  It should also be noted that D&D is not enough. . . not by a long shot.  The market is too saturated and  lots/collections go for a higher price.  I branch out to all RPGs - the absolute best money is made with BattleTech.  I also do pretty good with White Wolf and Warhammer (when I can get it).  Still, even Rifts & GURPS can be profitable - I just go by the $5.00 rule.  The $5.00 rule is I can sell almost anything in Very Good or better condition for at least $5 - so, total up the items and divide it out. . . at $5.00 each will I make at least 50% profit? (figure at least a few will sell for more).

Plus, I have been bored with every job I have ever had. . . at least this one is fun.  

Anyone want one of these? I don't think I've got one.

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The legendary ultra rare Dungeons & Dragons Big Box. I thought they were just a myth.  

killjoy32 wrote:there was a big box? wasnt it big enough already? didnt even know there was one, although i have 2 diff basic boxes, but theyre just normal A4 size.....maybe they are referring to one of them?

would have been handy to see a pic of it tho....not that i wanted it mind, just to see

Hmm, I guess this is where I become an old school snob.  If it isn't 13th printing (the final Red Box printing) or earlier, throw it out*.  

I believe the "Big Box" was either:

an attempt to revitalize D&D for a younger generation
a cash grab directed at completists
an attempt to "dumb down" D&D for a video-game obsessed demographic
all of the above

* The Rules Cyclopedia is exempt, as it's actually useful.

Get this: "BEST DAMN MODULE EVER! WELL WORTH THE 200 DOLLARS!"

Now, what module might that be? Let's have a look ...

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Notice he uses that old cover shot that never made it into production. It is incredible how people try to rip us off ... and a $200 BIN for such a common (and mediocre at best) module is nothing else. Funny, he even made sure to use the book several times, because it's so great ...

Duuudes ...

i know temple of elemental evil generally sells well n stuff, but its hardly rare tho surely! see loads of em about!

For $10 including shipping for a mod that I can't find here, I'll go for it. No more $200 for him.

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wow! now THAT is what i call optimism!!!

Ummm....    Somebody please 'splain how.
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the game emporium used to pop those suckers at a minimum of $150 and a few times sold them at $200 with buy it nows.

I think this one had really nice looking books and partial shrink so it wasnt a slop fest like most of the rest that get auctioned and sell for $60.00

Blackmoor wrote:

deimos3428 wrote:Ummm....    Somebody please 'splain how.
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Must be a new collector!!