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Invincible Overlord
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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:20 am

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Hi all,

I listed a 3rd+ woodgrain OD&D boxed set today along with supplements that are either 1st or 2nd printing. All are in fairly good shape. Please don't hesitate to send me a note here or through ebay if you require additional pictures or more information.

eBay listings mdoZ

Thank you for looking.

Andy

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Just a heads up...

Looking at your ebay sale, I noticed you have a 4th Printing Men and Magic book for sale with the set. Could you see if the other books are 3rd or 4th printing as well please?

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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:46 am

Thanks for the Q. The books are fourth printing. I read under the 3rd+ printing description this:

This print is a hybrid print, with a wood-colored box matched with Fourth print booklets. Obviously, TSR tossed the first Fourth-print booklets into leftover/overprint Third print boxes, and called it a day. Two sets matching this description have so far been spotted, leading us to believe that it was more than a unique occurrence

This seems to exactly match the contents of the box.

Andy

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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 9:53 am

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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:03 pm

thanks. might have been idea to make more clear about 4th print books on auction perhaps as is unusual?? 2nd greyhawk interesting with that

does men + magic have address label pasted inside back under stock list??

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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:41 pm

I believe the 4th print set I just sold on ebay did have that label, but will check again.

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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:41 pm

Just checked, and indeed it does. I have another 4th print set, in much nicer condition than the one I just sold, and it also has the sticker.

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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:05 pm

Indeed, this Men & Magic does have the sticker on the last page below the product listing.

I did not mentioned the specific characteristics of a 3rd+ printing and maybe that was an oversight. I provided the link and hoped that people would use The Acaeum to understand what was being sold.

Thanks for the questions. I always appreciate all attempts to clarify what I am selling.

Andy

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Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:29 pm

I wish I had the money, but I just had a $1k expenditure to fix a busted car, so I'm way out of the potential loop on this one. Damn. Always so close and never able.

Good luck!

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Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:51 am

Boreas wrote:Indeed, this Men & Magic does have the sticker on the last page below the product listing.

was hoping might not have. worth asking + thanks for reply

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