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2 May, 2021
2021-5-2 6:39:52 AM UTC

huan68 wrote:

This is my one. The book as I said is in great condition, but the slipcase is scruffy as shown


That slipcase isn't too bad, to be honest. They are very rarely in non-scruffy condition, as the paper coating is the opposite of durable.
2 May, 2021
2021-5-2 7:31:49 AM UTC

Ligandil wrote:

I saw this one today for $80 including shipping. Condition is not great, though. Some erasing on the cover and spine.

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It seems it lacks the slipcase/box, am I right?
In the description the seller writes "Deluxe Edition - this is the ninth Impression (Which apparently didn't include the slip case)": I don't know he/she's referring specifically to his/her book or broadly to the 9th impression of this edition (but according to http://www.tolkienbooks.net/php/details2.php?id=438 the 9th impr was issued in a box).
2 May, 2021
2021-5-2 7:50:44 AM UTC

Mauro D86 wrote:

Ligandil wrote:

I saw this one today for $80 including shipping. Condition is not great, though. Some erasing on the cover and spine.

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It seems it lacks the slipcase/box, am I right?
In the description the seller writes "Deluxe Edition - this is the ninth Impression (Which apparently didn't include the slip case)": I don't know he/she's referring specifically to his/her book or broadly to the 9th impression of this edition (but according to http://www.tolkienbooks.net/php/details2.php?id=438 the 9th impr was issued in a box).

Yes, that copy is lacking the box it was issued in. I'd suggest waiting for a better copy (and possibly spending £10 - 20 more)
2 May, 2021
2021-5-2 7:56:25 AM UTC
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2 May, 2021
2021-5-2 12:16:49 PM UTC

Stu wrote:

Mauro D86 wrote:

Ligandil wrote:

I saw this one today for $80 including shipping. Condition is not great, though. Some erasing on the cover and spine.

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Seller: the7thstar
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It seems it lacks the slipcase/box, am I right?
In the description the seller writes "Deluxe Edition - this is the ninth Impression (Which apparently didn't include the slip case)": I don't know he/she's referring specifically to his/her book or broadly to the 9th impression of this edition (but according to http://www.tolkienbooks.net/php/details2.php?id=438 the 9th impr was issued in a box).

Yes, that copy is lacking the box it was issued in. I'd suggest waiting for a better copy (and possibly spending £10 - 20 more)

These come up all the time, for very affordable prices, esp the later boxed ones. I have a boxed and a slipcased edition and both I were able to bargain down for under 50 USD...actually the one that is hard to find is the later UnwinHyman LOTR. That one I'm still looking for.
2 May, 2021
2021-5-2 11:00:42 PM UTC
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4 May, 2021
2021-5-4 11:00:31 PM UTC
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4 May, 2021
2021-5-4 11:09:13 PM UTC

TCGBot wrote:

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I've been following this bid. It went from $0.99 to $30 in 13 hours!
5 May, 2021
2021-5-5 2:42:58 AM UTC
Part of the price jump is that they are in a complete set and in not too bad of shape. The ACE editions are interesting to me as I see them listed for all sorts of prices from two to four figures in price.

It's like dealers don't quite know how to pin down the market value for them.
5 May, 2021
2021-5-5 4:59:10 AM UTC

Mr. Underhill wrote:

Part of the price jump is that they are in a complete set and in not too bad of shape. The ACE editions are interesting to me as I see them listed for all sorts of prices from two to four figures in price.

It's like dealers don't quite know how to pin down the market value for them.

I don't think this is a dealer, is it? It's just a popular set. Tends to go for $50-75 from what I've seen (if they're are in ok shape, which they often aren't). Please tell me if I'm wrong.
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