
30 Apr, 2013
2013/4/30 19:26:11 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
2013/4/30 19:26:11 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
Morgan wrote:
Concerning the framed letter: I was quickly glancing at newly listed Tolkien items at eBay and saw this sale. After just reading the title, checking the seller's feedback and quickly looking at the photos, I instantly proceeded to make a purchase, suspecting everybody here would soon be trying to get their hands on a rare gem (and that each second therefore was of vital importance). My heart was beating fast (hoping for a lucky find), while something in the back of my head was poking "go back and carefully read the auction details", which to my later great horror said "note: this is a reprint" and that 4 copies were available.Luckily (and kindly) the seller just now refunded my money -- although I would in any case have sent the item back.
And yes, Trotter, this is certainly a case of trying to make money out of Tolkien which would require the Estate's permission (and I doubt they would give permission for something like this).
Probably not going to be a rare gem for "US $69.00 Approximately £44.53" and one sold (or probably not).
Obviously I also looked at buying this gem before everybody else on the board, but decided against it




30 Apr, 2013
2013/4/30 21:12:32 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
2013/4/30 21:12:32 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
It's not a reprint - how do you 'reprint' a hand-written letter? It's a bleedin' printout off the net!

30 Apr, 2013
2013/4/30 23:57:11 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
2013/4/30 23:57:11 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
Trotter wrote:
garm wrote:
It's ba-ack! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Want-to-own ... h=item232a66a47d#viTabs_0
I think this one will be hanging about for decades, until or if they find a complete idiot to buy it.
Or until the price drops down to a level most suited to a generic fairly ugly fireplace...

1 May, 2013
(edited)
2013/5/1 12:59:51 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
Edited by Laurin666 on 2013/5/1 13:11:42
2013/5/1 12:59:51 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Fellows ... ks_UK&hash=item589f89815f
A worn second edition of FotR in a first edition facsimile dj plus a photocopied last will of Tolkien for only £ 175.........I suggest the facsimile dj is the most "valuable" here.

And here is another one......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1st-1st-The ... ks_UK&hash=item589e656036
A worn second edition of FotR in a first edition facsimile dj plus a photocopied last will of Tolkien for only £ 175.........I suggest the facsimile dj is the most "valuable" here.

And here is another one......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1st-1st-The ... ks_UK&hash=item589e656036

10 May, 2013
2013/5/10 6:24:38 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
2013/5/10 6:24:38 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Lord-of ... Books&hash=item41732c937e
I bought this set two weeks ago for 18€

I bought this set two weeks ago for 18€


12 May, 2013
2013/5/12 21:35:47 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
2013/5/12 21:35:47 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
Whit!?
(Starting bid: £300)
Not sure I'd even pay £30 for it...
BH


Seller: bill_bombadil
(340)
Ended May 22, 2013
This item ended more than 90 days ago

Not sure I'd even pay £30 for it...
BH


13 May, 2013
2013/5/13 1:03:00 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
2013/5/13 1:03:00 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
Khamûl wrote:
Whit!?
(Starting bid: £300)Seller: bill_bombadil(340)Ended May 22, 2013This item ended more than 90 days ago![]()
Not sure I'd even pay £30 for it...
BH
Looks pretty grotty for 30 quid...

13 May, 2013
2013/5/13 18:47:05 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
2013/5/13 18:47:05 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia

13 May, 2013
(edited)
2013/5/13 20:02:41 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
Edited by Kham�l on 2013/5/15 20:26:22
2013/5/13 20:02:41 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
You know, we laugh at the funny Buy-it-now auctions; but they're only funny because sellers are asking for such high prices. They undoubtedly don't actually sell...
But when open auctions climb to £100+ for ten-a-penny book club editions --then you really do have to wonder...
J R R Tolkien - The Silmarillion - Vintage Retro Edition - Fine Scarce
Winning bid: £102!!
BH

But when open auctions climb to £100+ for ten-a-penny book club editions --then you really do have to wonder...
J R R Tolkien - The Silmarillion - Vintage Retro Edition - Fine Scarce
Winning bid: £102!!

BH
