Thanks for the tip, I've already spent too much for this few months.
However, now I have a nice small collection to begin with :), including first edition LOTR set with DJs from U.K , ACE set and a nice set of Tolkien interviews. I have a feeling calendars will also be on the list :). Thank you Jeremy for the info, I see the price is always in few hundred dollars range, I hope it won't go any higher than that before I manage to buy one.
However, now I have a nice small collection to begin with :), including first edition LOTR set with DJs from U.K , ACE set and a nice set of Tolkien interviews. I have a feeling calendars will also be on the list :). Thank you Jeremy for the info, I see the price is always in few hundred dollars range, I hope it won't go any higher than that before I manage to buy one.
Just an FYI noted on the eBay seller's listing for the Tim Kirk calendar:
So it sounds like this particular batch of nice condition calendars is running low, and afterwards the market will return to the occasional (one per year plus/minus) showing up for sale.
eBay Item #111234304943
FYI: we have sold seven copies in VF plus since this trove was discovered and this is the last in this good shape
We still have a few copies in fine shape
So it sounds like this particular batch of nice condition calendars is running low, and afterwards the market will return to the occasional (one per year plus/minus) showing up for sale.
eBay Item #111234304943
As to the 1969 Ken Rudolph calendar: Two are currently listed on eBay by different sellers. Am wondering if the market for these is somewhat saturated as several recent listings went calling and were relisted. As uncommon (preceding the marketing of Ken Rudolph's hoard, I would have said rare) as these are, there are only so many collectors of Tolkien calendars (specifically) or Tolkienalia (in general.)
Updated Compleat Gyde to Tolkien Calendars site today. Changed out the "Calendar of the Month" (which is a misnomer as it's often up for several months before I do so again.) Recent updates have included pages displaying the monthly illustrations for many of the more recent calendars. Am working my way backwards (now around 2011) and slowly forwards (just made the 1981 Ballantine the CotM feature) on these. Monthly illos are now available for 99 of the multipage calendars.
Happy Spring to all! Hope your Tolkien Reading Day was fun!
Parm
Updated Compleat Gyde to Tolkien Calendars site today. Changed out the "Calendar of the Month" (which is a misnomer as it's often up for several months before I do so again.) Recent updates have included pages displaying the monthly illustrations for many of the more recent calendars. Am working my way backwards (now around 2011) and slowly forwards (just made the 1981 Ballantine the CotM feature) on these. Monthly illos are now available for 99 of the multipage calendars.
Happy Spring to all! Hope your Tolkien Reading Day was fun!
Parm
Thank you for info Parmastahir!
My girlfriend got Ken Rudolph 1969 calendar from that hoard for a bit over 300 dollars. It was one of the first that was sold from that hoard so it is in near mint condition. It really is beautiful.
My girlfriend got Ken Rudolph 1969 calendar from that hoard for a bit over 300 dollars. It was one of the first that was sold from that hoard so it is in near mint condition. It really is beautiful.
Prices for near mint calendars were around 275-350 dollars.
Later ones are described as fine and near fine so probably one of the reasons why the price dropped. The second reason is oversaturation of the market because a lot of them hit the market simultaneously.
Later ones are described as fine and near fine so probably one of the reasons why the price dropped. The second reason is oversaturation of the market because a lot of them hit the market simultaneously.
In the end, a "good" price is one that the buyer and seller are both happy with. Yes, we're all thrilled when we get what we perceive as a bargain. But most transactions are "I'm happy if you are."
Updated The Compleat Gyde to Tolkien Calendars with the new 2016 issues that are coming out. Entries are not all complete as I don't yet have physical possession of all of them. If anyone knows of any new (or old!) issues not found therein, please contact me. Thanks all and Happy New Year!
www.tolkiencalendars.com
www.tolkiencalendars.com