stratochamp wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay:I've said this before, but generally speaking we as game collectors have not yet established that items in extremely nice shape (NM or even better) should be worth 5 times as much (for instance) as an item in merely fine shape. That's how it works in comic collecting and sports card collecting. I think we will get there one day, but we are not there yet. I think it possible that the reason this auction went so high is because a few folks thought that this might be one of their few chances to get this item in extremely nice shape. How many of us have a Guidon DGUTS in NM condition?
stratochamp wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay: Speaking just for myself, I have about 140 "older" items on my want list. I could knock off probably a third of them in a month if I would be willing to accept a place holder copy of that item. But I'm patient. I want to find an outstanding example of the item (while keeping my out out for a better one).
Mister Yuk wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay:I thought I saw a topic post a while back asking us to lay out exactly how-what-why each of us wants our collection to be. I've been debating to dig that up or start a new one - I would be really interested in what any of you thought about my goals and would love to see what all of your's are. What's your opinion? Should I do that or is there a better site for discussions like that.
benjoshua wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay:Mister Yuk wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay:I thought I saw a topic post a while back asking us to lay out exactly how-what-why each of us wants our collection to be. I've been debating to dig that up or start a new one - I would be really interested in what any of you thought about my goals and would love to see what all of your's are. What's your opinion? Should I do that or is there a better site for discussions like that.Since this thread is primarily about "Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay," I'd recommend starting a new thread or reviving a thread that you find most relevant to your collecting philosophy question. Here are three possibilities.Collecting GoalsReflections of a low level RPG collectorLooking for adviceI hope this helps. 8)
stratochamp wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay:I took no offense at anything that you presented Jeff. I have made my thoughts known before and I try (I really do try) not to go on at length when the majority of our members have read my thoughts ad nauseum. Thanks for joining the Acaeum, and keep posting.
Prufrock wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay:I'm nauseated with both of you, already!!! :)Martin
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stratochamp wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay:But on the other hand one needs to be able to pull the trigger on something truly rare regardless of the condition. I never thought I'd find an actual 1st print from 1979 of the Ironhedge book, but it just arrived. It is not in very good shape (maybe good-, I'm going to look at it further) but John Brooke, the author told me he only made 100 of them, none of his friends have one and he knows of no extant copies. So while I will keep looking for a nicer copy, I'm glad I picked up this one, because I truly do not know if I'll find another one.
Mister Yuk wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay:stratochamp wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay:But on the other hand one needs to be able to pull the trigger on something truly rare regardless of the condition. I never thought I'd find an actual 1st print from 1979 of the Ironhedge book, but it just arrived. It is not in very good shape (maybe good-, I'm going to look at it further) but John Brooke, the author told me he only made 100 of them, none of his friends have one and he knows of no extant copies. So while I will keep looking for a nicer copy, I'm glad I picked up this one, because I truly do not know if I'll find another one.It can be tough sometimes if the price is high (or higher than expected). Especially when something is so rare that there's no info online to guide you. Just ran into an old wargame last week - I can't find anything on it except it's copyright entry.
tool wrote in Interesting Non-TSR Items Currently on eBay:Which wargame?