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Post Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:18 pm 
 

Hi there - and my first post - I have a copy of each of the UK printings of the above.  The shrink is torn in a number of places but clearly this must be because the "shrink has shrunk" over the years.  The shrink still has the original Games Workshop price tickets on and the modules are a bit warped (the shrunken shrink again  :) ).  From a condition perspective clearly they are not perfect but they are nice and crisp looking if a bit curvy....  as fellow collectors how would you rate the value of these?

  

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Post Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:22 pm 
 

The condition is important so if you have a module that is twisted and wavy with torn shrink then it is NOT MINT and NOT NEAR MINT it is god to very good with old shrink.  Describe it honestly for best results.


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Post Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:57 pm 
 

Some of the hardest things to value are desirable items in much less than perfect condition. Whether it's a broken Tiffany Lamp, a million dollar postage stamp that's ripped almost in half, or whatever.

It really depends on how it's sold, who's there to buy it, etc. Even if you find a sold example that is very similar to yours, it doesn't guarantee anything - could be higher or lower for you.

The Huge Shrink premiums seem to mostly be for completely intact shrink. Torn shrink will probably be more desirable than no shrink, considering the book condition is similar - but by how much, I wouldn't think a lot but that's just a guess by me. No offense but without pictures to show HOW MUCH the books are damaged isn't going to get you any kind of a reliable estimate.

  
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