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Post Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 3:23 am 
 

Hello everyone new user here.

I posted to the other forum but apparently this is better for replies and ideas.

I have modules R1, R2, R3 and R4 for sale. I had no idea they were valuable until I chanced upon this site. The condition is what I'd call excellent with no marks inside and minimal marks to the covers. I’m in the UK and have lots of photos on request.

A couple of members (thanks!) kindly advised that auctioning them separately starting low is a better option than an all for one cash sale (which was my initial preference) so I have removed the listing whilst I consider my best option.

I'm not an eBay auction expert as I'm concerned of getting a low outcome and reserves look expensive. Also i assumed  that someone would prefer all 4 and a set was optimal?

Any advice anyone can give me about selling them would be most welcome. Do you guys sell / buy on here as well; if so pm me for an offer.

Thanks so much Edward

  


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Post Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 6:56 am 
 

Welcome to the Acaeum Edward!

I think that is basically good advice. If you list them separately, then people who have one or two already and are keen to build a set will bid on individual auctions. And people who want all four will, well, bid on all of them. :)

You could list them as buy-it-now on ebay if you are worried that you will not get a good price at auction. Personally, I (mostly) like the auction format as its all done quite quickly, and over time you usually get good prices. But if you are more patient (than me!) you could list them as buy-it-now at a price you would be happy to get, with a "make offer" option, and see what offers you get. The fees are a wee bit higher I think, but you have peace of mind. Also, the bulk of the roleplaying auction activity is in the US (i guess, maybe 80% or more), so make sure listings are set for international visibility. Posting overseas is really easy as the Post Office /Parcelforce have a bunch of insured options. But make sure you charge for that (off the top of my head, a tracked light package to the US, insured for £500 is going to be £25+).

Personally I am not in the market for these particular modules, but if you find anything else from the old golden days of D&D, do post it here! Good luck!


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Post Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 10:01 am 
 

Thanks that's helpful.

I unearthed lots of ancient fantasy stuff that's been in my loft for several decades. Mostly early d&d and games workshop stuff ( 1st edition warhammer). These modules appear to be the only grail items.

  

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Post Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 10:11 am 
 

Dragon wrote in D&D modules R1, R2, R3 and R4:Hello everyone new user here.

I posted to the other forum but apparently this is better for replies and ideas….


Thanks so much Edward


Welcome to the Acaeum, Edward.  The Classified section is only for posting ‘selling’ and ‘in search of’ requests.  Replies are generally done via PMs.  Posting for advice here is the way to go.   Have you listed the modules already?

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Post Posted: Sat May 11, 2024 2:33 pm 
 

praps you should give them back to me?

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Post Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 2:04 am 
 

:lol:

  

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Post Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 8:38 am 
 

Dragon wrote in D&D modules R1, R2, R3 and R4:Any advice anyone can give me about selling them - together or separately - would be welcome. Do you guys sell on here or use eBay?


Some use eBay, some use here, some use RPG Markplace on Facebook, and other people use other places/platforms.  I would guess that most people use eBay, but I could be wrong.   8)


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Post Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 9:50 am 
 

We've gotten some of these to grade at CGC. In fact, someone just sent in R1 & R2 on Thursday. Maybe grade them and you might get more money.  :D

  

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Post Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 9:41 pm 
 

Did you list these on eBay?  Coincidently noticed the following sale in the UK:


** expired/removed eBay auction **

  


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Post Posted: Wed May 15, 2024 2:30 am 
 

I want to thank you all so much for your messages and advice. What a great community.

I’m going to use eBay over the summer and get familiar with how it works then when I have learned the ropes I will list the modules as 4 separate auctions in the autumn (fall) all at the same time for 10 days, starting on a Friday afternoon and ending on a Monday. Using a US-friendly time zone (so late UK time!)

I’m not sure I can start them at 0.99 but if I get braver I’ll try! My current thinking is 300 each as a start point just to give myself a safety net.

  


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Post Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 9:44 am 
 

To be perfectly frank I think your actual best return would be to get these pressed and graded then sell them at the Heritage RPG only auction that's happening in August.

I expect this auction will bring MANY record and surprising auction results, especially as it comes on the heels of the Comic Link RPG auction that ends in July.

It's a bit of a risk to be sure as this is the first auction of its kind,  though certainly you will not end up with a "poor" result if you go this route.

Heritage has a wide audience of wealthy collectors and the auction will be very well advertised.

PM me if you want more details.

  


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Post Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:30 am 
 

The 4 modules, R1, R2, R3 and R4 will go up on eBay late on 7th November as four separate auctions. Thank you for your kind advice.

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Post Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:01 am 
 

Please post links to your auctions in the Classifieds.

They should do well.

  
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