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Post Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 2:33 pm 
 

On the San Francisco episode of Pawn Stars do America, somebody brought in a basic D&D set still in shrink.  His asking price was a little high.  I was wondering when something would show up on this show.  

The scene starts around the 40 minute mark of the show.

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Post Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:19 pm 
 

Corey: "What do you want for it?"
Seller: "2500"

Corey:  "Uh, I'll give you about 200 bucks."

lol.  This would probably be the last place I would try to sell this.  Definitely won't get top dollar and more than likely won't get bottom dollar either.


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Post Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:35 pm 
 

I'm not unconvinced that some or all shows like that aren't scripted.


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Post Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:53 pm 
 

Deadlord wrote in Dungeons & Dragons on Pawn Stars do America:I'm not unconvinced that some or all shows like that aren't scripted.


The talk shows where the guests get into fistfights are as real as wrestling, & the guests themselves might be actors playing 'real people.' On a documentary/journalism-style show like Pawn Stars, the hosts & guests likely discuss what they're going to say beforehand, but won't script every word, in order to make it look more spontaneous. Average, ordinary non-actors display their faces scrunched up for the camera in ways that can be made to look like they are reacting dramatically to the bidding war, when in fact they are actually that ugly during every moment of their lives.

  


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Post Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 1:52 am 
 

Who would buy a Moldvay Basic Set with water damage? I think the guy should have taken the $300 offer.
I did like the Dundracon reference instead of GenCon. The guy was showing his left coast roots.


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Post Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:22 pm 
 

I think it would sell for $300 quick on ebay. Its still nicer than most copies. I am guessing the staples would still be rusted, so that would be bad. Mint books and sealed dice would be worth it to some though.

  

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Post Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 6:11 am 
 

Tszii wrote in Dungeons & Dragons on Pawn Stars do America:I think it would sell for $300 quick on ebay. Its still nicer than most copies. I am guessing the staples would still be rusted, so that would be bad. Mint books and sealed dice would be worth it to some though.


That is really a crapshoot with not being able to see the contents.  I don't think the sum of the parts would approach $300 for resale if someone wanted to go that route.

I stay away from anything that looks to have water issues.  Mold (or possibility of it) is not something I would chance.  I'm sure the dice are fine.

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