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Post by codeman123 on Apr 4, 2009 1:39:47 GMT -6
I have been searching for a set of the 3lbb for awhile now to no luck (at least within a price range i can afford!) is there any other places to buy a set other then ebay? I think i would be willing to drop at maximum a 100$ thats all i really can afford and being a huge d&d enthusiast it's a must have for me!
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Post by Zulgyan on Apr 4, 2009 1:44:42 GMT -6
I bought mine through amazon.com. Try there.
Another option is Nobleknight.com, but it can get quite expensive there.
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Post by codeman123 on Apr 4, 2009 1:47:31 GMT -6
thanks i will give it a spin any other tips on acquiring these?
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Post by codeman123 on Apr 4, 2009 2:14:07 GMT -6
J083 D&D Collector's Edition (white box, starburst edition)
what does anyone know about this set?
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Post by waysoftheearth on Apr 4, 2009 3:17:28 GMT -6
Codeman, there is a white box set for sale on e-bay, currently at US$61, with one day to go. It is ebay item number 260385050751.
The seller doesn't specify which print it is, but it looks to be the OCE (6th edition) print. The books appear to be in really great condition from the one photo supplied.
There's every chance it will run to over $100, but it may be worth your while keeping an eye on it.
Good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2009 4:13:13 GMT -6
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Post by waysoftheearth on Apr 4, 2009 4:55:15 GMT -6
I haven't been watching very carefully or for very long, but it seems to me that most of the OD&D boxed sets that have graced ebay in recent times have had rather larger asking prices. US$100 to US$300 is not uncommon -- at least among the ebay stores. Buying from a private seller may be a different matter, however.
Take right now, for example. There are currently 8 boxed sets for auction. One is from a private seller, at $61 (referenced in my previous post). The other 7 are all from ebay stores, and currently asking $421, $192, $600, $525, $300, $317, and $2065 -- for a wood grained box!
Whether they actually sell at these prices is anyone's guess. However, it is worth keeping in mind that even ebay stores need to make sales to survive. Some of those prices may be open to negotiation.
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Post by machfront on Apr 4, 2009 6:14:49 GMT -6
You'll usually have better luck grabbing a set of the books without the box. On eBay those usually go for as little as 40 or 50 bucks. I got my 3LLBs for $41 a couple of months ago. Another set of the three went for about $37 a few days back. As with all things D&D on eBay, you'll need to expand your search terms. Try lots of different combos: dungeons dragons original; dungeons dragons 1974; dungeons dragons booklets, d&d 1974; d&d first rulebooks... things like that. Note also that many folks are selling them not knowing anything about how to list them. They use rather generic terms like: old; vintage; first edition (and not for AD&D1E), rules; rule books; rule booklets, TSR rules, etc. Plus, shopping eBay, to find a good deal on a specific product, is something you have to, for lack of a better term, "dedicate" youself to. You need to do multiple searches with multiple terms every single day...for weeks if need be. But it'll pay off. You can find good deals. You just need to seek them out. Good luck!  |
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Post by Finarvyn on Apr 4, 2009 6:18:57 GMT -6
Yeah, I think the big question is "how much do you need an actual set?"
You can get PDF copies for $5 each and that will contain all of the information you need, if that's all you want.
I say this, but I have 3 copies myself. My "in really great shape" copy of LBB plus supplements, my 5th printing "has Hobbits and Ents" edition, and a later "reading" copy. I know that it's more fun to have the actual books.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Apr 4, 2009 6:34:44 GMT -6
Hell yeah! I have two sets myself -- one for reading and one that is still shrink wrapped. Even though I can't even look at the utterly pristine contents, just noticing it occasionally and "knowing" it is sitting there is absolutely the best. Highly recommended.
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Post by Finarvyn on Apr 4, 2009 9:36:49 GMT -6
You'll usually have better luck grabbing a set of the books without the box. On eBay those usually go for as little as 40 or 50 bucks. I got my 3LLBs for $41 a couple of months ago. Another set of the three went for about $37 a few days back. And if you really want a box that badly, I might be able to spare one. My "reading" copy has a somewhat battered box but at least it is an official box. I've been carrying them around without the box, so I probably don't need it that badly. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2009 9:52:52 GMT -6
I got my boxed set from eBay for around $60 US. The box is a bit worn but in decent condition. The books, on the other hand, were in very good condition. No frayed edges, no writing or highlighting on the pages, no creased or bent covers, all corners nice and square. Around that time several other sets in similar condition sold in the same range. I can't say sets always go for that price but I'm willing to bet with a little time and care most folks could find a similar deal.
Good luck to you in your hunt. Keep us posted on how you're doing.
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Post by verhaden on Apr 4, 2009 11:50:56 GMT -6
I saw one go by a few weeks ago for $41--well, that was without the box. I was going to bid on it, but completely forgot about it by the time the auction came due.
I've noticed a general price increase across the board for D&D books, though. I remember buying a set of the 3 core AD&D 2e books for $10. Bought some B\X books for $10. Now, I'm lucky to find an Expert book selling for less than $20.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2009 11:58:45 GMT -6
Verhaden's post reminds me of an eBay tool you can use. Instead of bidding right away on a product you want, "watch" the item (you'll have to be signed in to your account to request this service).
Four hours before the auction ends, eBay will e-mail your a reminder ... wait for a bit, then go online before the end of the auction with the maximum amount you wish to spend, then put in a low bid for the item with auto-bid enabled to your budgeted max bid.
Bidding early tends to drive prices higher, or at least is has always seemed that way to me.
I'm typing this in a hurry so I hope it makes sense.
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Post by geoffrey on Apr 4, 2009 16:20:15 GMT -6
I seem to remember Jeff Rients mentioning that he Frankensteined his 1974 set. In other words, he over time bought each of the 3 booklets individually. That should save you money.
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Post by benoist on Apr 4, 2009 16:55:44 GMT -6
Bought mine (along with Supp. I and III) from Monte Cook. My advice would be to look for auctions on eBay. Keep an eye on the bids, be patient, bid strong at the very last moment, and you might win for a reasonable price. You could have a look at the Acaeum as well and fish for information/ask around. |
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Post by codeman123 on Apr 4, 2009 17:08:45 GMT -6
Well i have all the pdfs just being the vintage collector i am i would be estatic to have a real copy of the books i do not care if they are in the box or not. Thanks everyone for the tips and Fin if you have extras i would be more then willing to buy them off you.
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Post by harami2000 on Apr 4, 2009 17:10:52 GMT -6
Concerning eBay, most of the white box sets I've seen seem to go for around 60-80 USD. Unfortunately some people don't seem to be paying attention to that.  Had thought $100-150 was still pretty much "order of the day" although I can see one slightly beat up box set did come in lower, recently. codeman123: yeah, patience is a good idea. They ain't scarce but they are "valued" and suboptimal listings do occur. If possible, don't compromise for missing ref. sheets (unlikely to find those by themselves) and possibly try for an earlier OCE set, with the full pricelist at the back - those go for about the same price as they're an "unlisted" printing difference. d. |
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Post by benoist on Apr 4, 2009 17:19:27 GMT -6
Unfortunately some people don't seem to be paying attention to that. Well, a completely MINT boxed set that's been rarely if ever used... that doesn't go for $80 for sure. Personally, I'd be ready to pay in that range for a near-perfect, complete set. The sets you see at $60 are in fine condition, Nth printing, lack the box etc. |
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Post by codeman123 on Apr 4, 2009 17:25:01 GMT -6
Just put a bid up for that box on ebay... we will see how that goes thanks waysoftheearth..
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Post by Finarvyn on Apr 4, 2009 17:36:43 GMT -6
We'll probably have everyone from this board bidding against each other and not know it. :-(
In the old days of e-bay I could look at an auction and say "Hey, ___ is bidding on this. Maybe I'll back off and not get into a war with him." Now they scramble the names so you can't tell if it 's a friend or foe on the other end of the bidding. Darned e-bay.
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Post by benoist on Apr 4, 2009 17:47:11 GMT -6
In the old days of e-bay I could look at an auction and say "Hey, ___ is bidding on this. Maybe I'll back off and not get into a war with him." Now they scramble the names so you can't tell if it 's a friend or foe on the other end of the bidding. Darned e-bay. Same thing here. I hate these hidden names they got now. |
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Post by harami2000 on Apr 4, 2009 18:47:23 GMT -6
Well, a completely MINT boxed set that's been rarely if ever used... that doesn't go for $80 for sure. Personally, I'd be ready to pay in that range for a near-perfect, complete set. Yeah, rare enough but a pain for everyday use. (That $300+ recent sale noted above had a mess of sticker residue, bowed box and tape which the seller claimed was original to keep it closed for original sale. Obviously no shrinkwrap in 1980?). The sets you see at $60 are in fine condition, Nth printing, lack the box etc. Lacking the box is key but even then can be hit-or-miss to pick up for a decent price, which is a shame for those just wanting the books to use (even if casually). Had won on a large lot to which someone had added the original set, sans box, which had obviously been stored in a different environment with hints/suspicion of mildew. Rather than shipping and not wishing that on anyone I asked them to keep those and relist honestly if they wished, which they did... and went for $50+.  |
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Post by stonetoflesh on Apr 4, 2009 20:21:11 GMT -6
I would also counsel patience, and close observation of Amazon Marketplace; I picked up a decent OCE box there for $20 last year. PDF is way better for everyday use though, and much cheaper to replace!
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Post by harami2000 on Apr 4, 2009 21:04:03 GMT -6
I picked up a decent OCE box there for $20 last year. Erm, that's crazy-cheap. I'd've thought dealers were a bit more likely to carry out at least a casual check on prices, but between that and the woodgrain box set listed at $75 I'm not so sure, sometimes... PDF is way better for everyday use though, and much cheaper to replace! Tsk, tsk... with such a reduced instruction set might've hoped that would all fit in the brain computer, even.  (Got a smile to be reading that recollection of Gary DMing and virtually never referring to any of the books at all). |
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Post by codeman123 on Apr 4, 2009 23:43:34 GMT -6
Yeah i hardly ever look at them ever either except as a good inspiration during a game or before lol. But i just really want these as part of my collection...
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Post by coffee on Apr 4, 2009 23:52:07 GMT -6
I have been searching for a set of the 3lbb for awhile now to no luck (at least within a price range i can afford!) is there any other places to buy a set other then ebay? I think i would be willing to drop at maximum a 100$ thats all i really can afford and being a huge d&d enthusiast it's a must have for me! I have a 6th (or possibly 7th) printing I'd be willing to let go of for $100. The box is pretty beat up, and Monsters and Treasure has come away from its cover (and Men and Magic nearly so), and they have my name written inside them, but I'm still willing to let them go. I do still have the reference sheets, too. Let me know. |
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Post by machfront on Apr 5, 2009 6:02:29 GMT -6
In the old days of e-bay I could look at an auction and say "Hey, ___ is bidding on this. Maybe I'll back off and not get into a war with him." Now they scramble the names so you can't tell if it 's a friend or foe on the other end of the bidding. Darned e-bay. Same thing here. I hate these hidden names they got now. Hm. And if anyone here has ever been sniped at the last second on any Tunnels & Trolls stuff by "m*******t".... it wasn't me. |
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Post by machfront on Apr 5, 2009 6:09:14 GMT -6
I saw one go by a few weeks ago for $41--well, that was without the box. I was going to bid on it, but completely forgot about it by the time the auction came due. I've noticed a general price increase across the board for D&D books, though. I remember buying a set of the 3 core AD&D 2e books for $10. Bought some B\X books for $10. Now, I'm lucky to find an Expert book selling for less than $20. Amazon is tricky in a similar way to eBay. Though there are listings that most folks post their sales under, there are usually mulitples. Poking around with search terms, you'll easily find a page for, say, Holmes, where most of the books only are going for $20 and up and another where the majority of them are around the $2-$10 mark. Likewise for Moldvay/Cook-Marsh. In fact: Moldvay BasicCook/Marsh ExpertA few in "Very Good" condition well under $10. |
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Post by coffee on Apr 5, 2009 17:35:02 GMT -6
Exactly. I found a copy of The Traveller Book for something like five dollars, but the three (!) other listings for it all started at like 20 or so. Amazon is weird.
Plus, they tick me off because you can't just search for an author. At least, I can't. You get that author, sure, but he's buried in among every other author with either of his names (this is much worse if they're common names).
But sometimes it's the only way to find a certain book.
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