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Post Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 11:42 am 
 

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Hmm...  This might be good deal for the right collector.  I would have rather seen it as an auction though.


I doubt he would get that price at auction.


I think that's been up for at least a year now, at about that price.  So NK isn't getting it as a BIN either.


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Post Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:07 pm 
 

Bracton wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Formerly on eBay:
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I doubt he would get that price at auction.


I think that's been up for at least a year now, at about that price.  So NK isn't getting it as a BIN either.


At most it has cost him $6 to list for the year and probably less than that for someone with a store. It works as advertising for him and he can't replace it (and doesn't need the money).

Years and years ago I did toy conventions and one of the things I had was a huge model of R2-D2 which I continually received offers for at every show. I set it at the corner of my table and it drew in people  at every show. It was worth far more to me as a draw than the offers I received for it. As a seller (rather than a collector selling their collection) not only is the draw important but you have to consider the cost to restock an item. He is waiting for the right customer.

Personally I feel that the RPG collectibles market will cool off when our generation of gamers stops buying but there will always be something of a market for them. I think NK is safe hanging onto this for the next 5 or 10 years without it losing its value so no rush for him to part with it unless he needs the money.


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Post Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 12:32 pm 
 

I've lost track of which items Aaron is actually still selling on behalf of other individuals but there have been a few higher price-tag listings in that category.

Agreed; a good draw for other sales, especially given the difficulty in stating definitively that a "unique" item is "overpriced". Anyhow, all it takes is one (new) buyer with very deep pockets for whatever reason, as has happened on various occasions before.

I do know there are other relative rarities where Aaron deliberately prices on the high side because he doesn't really want to sell such "draw" items unless a really good price is obtained. Personally I preferred the old "sell 'em quickly" approach for those but that goes without saying. ;)


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Post Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:02 pm 
 

I get the draw of having an R2-D2 at a convention booth.  I also understand that for the cost, Aaron doesn't really lose much by keeping the listing up for a long time.  What I don't see is the draw, for NK, of having some obscure rare items at very high prices on eBay or a website.  Does having the original Inferno manuscript really draw buyers to his website or eBay store?  I wouldn't think so, but I'm also not in retail.

Now, if Aaron is selling this on consignment, and the seller will only part with it for a given price, that I do understand.  I just think the seller may be a bit on the optimistic side.


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Bracton wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Formerly on eBay:What I don't see is the draw, for NK, of having some obscure rare items at very high prices on eBay or a website.  Does having the original Inferno manuscript really draw buyers to his website or eBay store?  I wouldn't think so, but I'm also not in retail.

(02c) Even if such mss. do not always sell, and I know some have, it is useful in its own right to have a visible reputation for being able to source unique, unusual and/or high value items. I've also been "reminded" to ask about other items and/or check the rest of their current stocklist in the past as a result.
Besides, if no-one else has an item for sale - even if it's not unique - optimism does sometimes pay off; e.g.

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Anyhow, we're talking about NKG yet again without any overt negative comments, so I guess that was a few cents well invested! ;)


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Post Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 1:50 pm 
 

faro wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Formerly on eBay:(02c) Even if such mss. do not always sell, and I know some have, it is useful in its own right to have a visible reputation for being able to source unique, unusual and/or high value items. I've also been "reminded" to ask about other items and/or check the rest of their current stocklist in the past as a result.


I was thinking from the perspective of a buyer.  But I can see that it might raise Aaron's profile for those looking to sell to him, or have him sell for them on consignment.  A reputation for connections and an inventory of high-end items could certainly help attract potential sellers.  Witness Paul's regular auctions for the who's who of old TSR.

faro wrote:Besides, if no-one else has an item for sale - even if it's not unique - optimism does sometimes pay off; e.g.

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Anyhow, we're talking about NKG yet again without any overt negative comments, so I guess that was a few cents well invested! ;)


Hmm.  An actual picture of the item up for sale.  What a great idea.   :P  :lol:


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Post Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:22 pm 
 

Bracton wrote:Witness Paul's regular auctions for the who's who of old TSR.

::sniff:: not part of the old-TSR 'who's who' any more I guess


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Here are some rarer DCC modules from Goodman Games  8)


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Post Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 2:47 pm 
 

Hi,

unfortunately, I don't think this will fit in my bedroom!

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PM-Knight wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Formerly on eBay:Here are some rarer DCC modules from Goodman Games  8)


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That is the DCC #0 2nd print I believe.


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Post Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:41 pm 
 

ExTSR wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Formerly on eBay:
Bracton wrote:Witness Paul's regular auctions for the who's who of old TSR.

::sniff:: not part of the old-TSR 'who's who' any more I guess


I didn't say that everyone who is a who's who of old TSR has sold through Paul.  Just that many of those who have, were.

And besides, Frank, you're not just old TSR,  you're also new Eldritch.   :)


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Versimilitude wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Formerly on eBay:Hi,

unfortunately, I don't think this will fit in my bedroom!

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That would look nice with my desk.  But shipping to the States would be a bit on the pricey side.


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