Tonight was the first time I felt that little twinge of "did I just go overboard?" after winning an auction.  Granted it wasn't a world shaking amount but I feel like I might have let the moment get the better of me.  I'm pretty sure that if it comes down to it I can break even on a resell for most of this lot so I'm getting over the buyer's remorse part of it.  Now all I have to do is convince the spousal unit that I'm not daft.    



The big question is should I get used to this feeling (i.e. its common) or is this something abnormal (i.e. find a 12 step program and learn to like coffee)?

While this lot is not a great buy, I don't think it would be in the ridiculous prices thread either.  The big question is the condition of the stuff, which is kind of tough to tell from the pics (except the DMG, that looks rough).  If it is in any decent shape, you should be able to at least break even.  The supermods and greyhawk set are the only things with real value, but assuming they are complete and in decent shape, you could probably get $100 total listing them separately, maybe even more than that.  Everything else is pretty much a $5 item, so overall, you ought to be able to make your money back.

As far as going overboard, that is probably something everybody does every once in a while.  As a collector, the key (I feel) is to come to a reasonable estimate as to the value of an auction, and determine your bidding strategy well in advance.  Then if you end up outbid - don't deviate from your strategy, accept your loss and move on to the next item.  Patience is king.  Particularly with the lot in question, those items are quite common, and you can always bid on the next one that comes up.

It looks like close to a break even lot - maybe a bit over maybe a bit under.

TheMilford wrote:I used to have that Fantasy Wargaming book but I sold it in the early days of eBay...

Here's a great review:
http://siskoid.blogspot.com/2007/07/rpg ... aming.html

That was definitely worth the read!    I will have to take the time to read this book now.

SoulCatcher78 wrote:
That was definitely worth the read!    I will have to take the time to read this book now.

I bought this book off of Ebay for a couple bucks (might have been a .99 single bidder win, don't recall the details, only that I figured it was worth a look), and though I have not read it cover to cover, I concur with the reviewer:  It stinks.

SoulCatcher78 wrote:I understand what you mean about watching something early on.  I watched this one from the beginning (or close to it) but only really took a look at it today with an eye for value (somehow I missed the Scourge of the Slavelords the first time I looked at it).  I went a bit higher in the end than I wanted to but I talked myself into it anyway (pro and con were chattering away, lol).  It's good to know that I'm not crazy (well you know what I mean) with the hesitation after the fact.

I wanted to ToEE for myself (since it's unlikely that I'll find one reasonably this was the best shot at one...not that that makes much sense, lol) and the rest of it might turn out to be handy in the end (esp. Scourge if it's complete).  I might have to scrounge up parts for the Wolrd of Greyhawk but that's a different discussion altogether.

Always remember, Soul, not to bid against others...and don't bid against yourself. Evaluate the lot, pick a price, and stick to it.  You'll lose a few, but you'll very rarely pay more than it's worth if you don't allow outside factors to influence your bidding.

Mike B.

benjoshua wrote:I think all of us have experienced this at one point or another.  You'll learn more about what kinds of purchases usually cause this over time.  Fortunately, you'll like get most, if not all, of your money back on this, especially if the TOEE and Scourge items are in excellent shape.

My thoughts exactly if those two are complete and in great shape; $35-50 a piece easy.

More I looked at that lot, I'd figured "alot" more than some other estimates I just read; if the hard backs aren't all doodled in and what not say $10-15 a piece at BIN prices. Except that housed ass copy of the DMG...

And the Greyhawk World box if complete and real nice have closed pretty high in the past.

Unfortunately the Wargaming book ain't all that, sat on my shelf forever, although I got $20 for mine at auction, 3 years ago.

Looks like you got a good deal as a collector, not as a reseller. best of circumstances maybe $200+