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| pwent |
Posted - 14 Apr 2003 : 05:22:03
Wouldn't it be great if candlekeep started a forgotten realms auction site if anyone in the community (heaven forbid) would want to get rid of any of their gear. I'm getting sick of going on ebay and paying overprice or having to buy huge lots with doubles of books i already have to get the out of print realms novels. i can't get a book i need without having to buy 3 other salvatore books with it (no offense, love him to death, but have all of his books) Probably won't happen, but wouldn't it be great?  |
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 10 Jun 2003 : 21:27:16
Thanks, but all I've done is list 'em. I haven't bought anything. So, if people want these books, they should ask for them before someone else gets them. Especially the ones in 'Excellent' condition.
Since I have several holes in my collection, I might get some myself after I start my teaching job next month (if they're still there) and I get some extra cash. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 10 Jun 2003 : 10:47:33
This is certainly a very good listing Bookwyrm. Especially considering the older/out-of-print, harder to find trilogies. I only wish now that I could take advantage of this, hence I no longer have any concerns in replacing my copies.
Although I hope some of the other scribes who are missing these books make the effort, and take advantage of this great offer of assistance.
Bookwyrm, this is a very generous notion on your part. You should be commended.
May your learning be free and unfettered
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 10 Jun 2003 : 05:27:52
Well, it's been a while since I made that promise on the previous page, and I have to admit that I haven't gone to that particular store that I referred to. However, there's another store that's near to my college, one that is 33.3% owned by a family friend. (It's a sort of joint store -- three dealers that share the same retail space. Makes finding a book strange (you have to look in three different areas) but I like the place.)
Anyway, I stopped in there today (yesterday now) right before a class. It turned out that there was far more in the way of Forgotten Realms than I had at all expected; I didn't have time to write down all the information. That is, I got the names and conditions, but didn't have time for prices. However, except for two, they'll all be in the $3-4 range.
Table of Conditions
Horrible: Falling apart (not going to appear on any list in the future).
Bad: Not taken care of very well, even for a used book, but not falling apart.
Fair: Average for a used book.
Good: Better than average for a used book.
Excellent: Looks like it was still on a retail shelf.
Arcane Age: Netheril Trilogy
Book 2: Dangerous Games (Condition: Good)
Book 3: Mortal Consequences - Condition: Good)
Avatar Trilogy
Book 1: Shadowdale (Copies: 2) (Condition: Good, Good/Fair)
Book 3: Waterdeep (Copies: 2) (Condition: Good, Good)
Cleric Quintet
Book 3: Night Masks (Condition: Good)
Book 4: Fallen Fortress (Condition: Good)
Dark Elf Trilogy
Book 1: Homeland (Copies: 2) (Condition: Good, Fair)
Book 2: Exile (Copies: 2) (Condition: Good, Good)
Book 3: Sojourn (Condition: Excellent)
Druidhome Trilogy
Book 1: Prophet of Moonshae (Condition: Good)
Book 3: Druid Queen (Condition: Excellent)
Empires Trilogy
Book 1: Horselords (Condition: Good)
Evermeet: Island of Elves (hardback) (Condition: Good/Fair) (Cover wrinkled)
Harpers
Book 4: Night Parade (Condition: Good)
Icewind Dale Trilogy
Book 2: Streams of Silver (Copies: 3) (Condition: Good, Good, Fair)
Book 3: The Halfling’s Gem (Copies: 2) (Condition: Fair, Fair)
Icewind Dale Trilogy Box Set (Condition: Excellent)
Maztica Trilogy
Book 2: Viperhand (Condition: Good)
Moonshae Trilogy
Book 1: Darkwalker on Moonshae (Condition: Good)
Book 2: Dark Wizards (Condition: Good)
Book 3: Darkwell (Condition: Excellent)
Realms of the Arcane (Condition: Good)
Realms of the Deep (Condition: Good)
The Threat from the Sea
Book 2: Under Fallen Stars (Condition: Good)
If you want any of these, contact me at Pawn_of_Prophecy@hotmail.com. Identify yourself in the subject line; I get a lot of junk mail, and I don't want to delete a 'good' letter.
Books are on a first-come, first-serve basis. In the case of multiple copies, those in best conditions go first. You will pay all expenses, but (as I mentioned) there will be no middleman charge on my part. All I want is to not have to pay for it myself. I'm not looking for any sort of profit: this is all as a service to my fellow scribes. |
| Bellua Aeneus Lacerta |
Posted - 04 Jun 2003 : 23:47:22
Maybe I was searching wrong, or their search engine doesn't work right. Either way, I couldn't find anything. |
| Mournblade |
Posted - 04 Jun 2003 : 23:36:03
Ok I will look for these things and tell them to add to their online mass!
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| Bellua Aeneus Lacerta |
Posted - 04 Jun 2003 : 23:34:22
Tell them to put the FR, Spelljammer, Al Quadim, and Ravenloft books in their online inventory. Thank you |
| The Sage |
Posted - 04 Jun 2003 : 13:30:17
Well, since you asked,
I would like to replace my copies of the Moonshae Trilogy, and maybe #4, and #8 of the Harper's series.
Can you help?.
May your learning be free and unfettered
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| Mournblade |
Posted - 04 Jun 2003 : 00:49:48
Yes Bookwyrm they have VERY OLD CLASSIC SCI FI BOOKS 
Just tell me what you need SAGE I will see what I can do!
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 03 Jun 2003 : 07:38:00
Oh, very good format, Sage. Wish I'd thought of that. I'll have to remember it . . . .
 Grr . . . I can see the sign for 'science fiction' in the corner of one of those pictures . . . . so tantalizing . . . .  |
| The Sage |
Posted - 03 Jun 2003 : 07:11:03
Thanks for the information Mournblade. As it turns out, I have a friend who lives very close to that particular bookshop. Now if I can just get him to do a 'little' favor for me .
And Mournblade, if you want to post a hyperlink, just use this format for the link in your message post - [*="addresshere"]linkwordhere[/*]. Just replace the two asterisk with the word URL in the example for the link to work.
Hope that helps,
May your learning be free and unfettered
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 03 Jun 2003 : 06:23:24
New Jersey, eh? [rubs chin thoughtfully] I suppose that's within some reasonable distance. My father occasionally drives my brat I mean sister up there for swim meets. Perhaps I'll tag along next time . . . .
Edit:
I forgot to add this. Mournblade, to find out how to hyperlink, go the the FAQ page to see how. Or, just click 'quote' on any message that contains a hyperlink (such as this one) to see the code that was typed in.
I tried to do an example of this using pieces of the code, with spaces so that it wouldn't be activated, but the message went all screwy. Sorry. |
| Mournblade |
Posted - 02 Jun 2003 : 22:22:08
Well if you are going to Teleport....
221 Glenridge Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-783-3630
888-987-6880 (out of NJ, and US! Just dial a 1)
http://www.montclairbookcenter.com/ I have no idea how to post links...
I will be going there probably around thursday or so, So I will see what they have.
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| The Sage |
Posted - 02 Jun 2003 : 11:34:58
::The Sage suddenly drops his quill after reading this message, then quickly gathers his traveling robes and prepares himself for a quick jaunt to Sigil, then back to the material plane appear near a certain used bookstore located in a place call USA.::
Thanks for that Mournblade, I look forward to hearing from you.
May your learning be free and unfettered
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| Mournblade |
Posted - 02 Jun 2003 : 04:59:20
quote:
Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Bookwyrm, hearing of this Nirvana of used books, begins to drool all over Mournblade's new Learned Sage badge. Catching himself, he quickly casts prestidigitation and spiffens it up in seconds.
Sorry . . . it's just the thought of that many used books . . . all waiting for someone to come along . . . .
[Bookwyrm drifts off in daydream.]
Wow I'm a learned sage now!!!!
Begins to memorize his POWER WORD: KILL and METEOR SWARM
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 02 Jun 2003 : 04:24:08
Bookwyrm, hearing of this Nirvana of used books, begins to drool all over Mournblade's new Learned Sage badge. Catching himself, he quickly casts prestidigitation and spiffens it up in seconds.
Sorry . . . it's just the thought of that many used books . . . all waiting for someone to come along . . . .
[Bookwyrm drifts off in daydream.] |
| Mournblade |
Posted - 01 Jun 2003 : 23:08:20
I will let you know soon. They just 'expanded' and now are selling books from pre 1920's. They have some ORson Welles I have been meaning to meander over. This book center is 2 floors of ALL used books, and the 1st floor is current and old. They are the ONLY bookstore able to compete with the Franchise Giants around here. This is NOT a small store, so it is 3 HUGE floors. I love it and have watched it expand since I was in 5th grade.
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| The Sage |
Posted - 01 Jun 2003 : 12:46:10
Actually Mournblade, if you do happen to create that list, I wouldn't mind seeing it. There are a few FR novels in my collection that I wouldn't mind replacing due to unfortunate damage that some of the novels have sustained over the years.
May your learning be free and unfettered
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 01 Jun 2003 : 11:06:55
quote:
Originally posted by Sage of Perth
Mournblade said -
quote:
This sage can get so side tracked by pubs...
A failing shared by many-a sage here methinks,
Pubs?  Never been in one.
Well, I suppose Domminic's up the road would be like that, but that's also a restaurant, and 'family-friendly.' The only reason I've ever gone there is for the pizza. Very good stuff. Haven't been there for a while.
'Course, I also seem to have this near-allergy to the smells of beer, wine, and coffee.  They make me sick to my stomach. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 01 Jun 2003 : 08:48:24
Mournblade said -
quote:
This sage can get so side tracked by pubs...
A failing shared by many-a sage here methinks,
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| Zaknafein |
Posted - 01 Jun 2003 : 04:09:41
quote:
Originally posted by Mournblade
I have a GIANT used book store down the block from me. Their scifi section is SWELLING with old Forgotten Realms books from Darkwalker on.
wow...i hope you know how lucky you are...lol My Half Priced Books store really lacks in both FR and DL series novels. |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 01 Jun 2003 : 02:56:45
quote:
Originally posted by Mournblade
. . . GIANT used book store . . .
::drool::
 'Scuse me.
I'm beginning to wish I lived in Montclair -- wherever that is. |
| Mournblade |
Posted - 31 May 2003 : 17:15:13
I have a GIANT used book store down the block from me. Their scifi section is SWELLING with old Forgotten Realms books from Darkwalker on. I may be by there today and I will try to make a list of some of what they have. If I get there...
This sage can get so side tracked by pubs...
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| The Sage |
Posted - 31 May 2003 : 08:28:48
This is a great idea Bookwyrm, and something I think should be actively encouraged here by all the sages and scribes of Candlekeep. I might do the same here for all the forum users and visitors here in Australia.
Good learning...
- The Sage of Perth: For all your Realms Lore needs
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| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 31 May 2003 : 08:23:48
You know, I know a shop that has several used editions of earlier FR books. I keep thinking of this shop whenever I hear of someone talking about how rare certain books are (such as Maztica).
What I'd like to do, since others are already doing similar work, is ask if anyone has any particular 'wishlists' they might want to dangle out. I'm not doing this just for me -- it's just it would be nice if we all cooperated on this front.
I'd do the same; whenever I go someplace, I'd take along that wishlist. (PDAs make cut & paste lists so easy!) If I see the book in question, I'll ask the shopkeeper (or manager, if it's a retail store) to put it on hold. I'd then contact the particular person and ask if this edition, condition, and price are all acceptable. Cost (in my case at least) would be replacement cost. No special finder's fee; however, costs are to be handled by the buyer. I'd just be the middle man.
I'm not in this to make a profit, and I'm not going out of my way for something unless I do. (I'm not entirely altruistic here!) This would only be for the times when I'm out anyway. No special trips just to look for something, unless I'm already in the area.
So, post on here what you're looking for. I, and hopefully others as well, will take that list. Don't depend on us though -- you might find it faster. Oh, and if you don't care about the looks, say so; otherwise I, at least, will only look at what I consider reasonable condition. I hate ragged books myself, and I'll assume you do too.
Yes, I think this is a good idea. |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 30 May 2003 : 16:47:09
quote:
Originally posted by Zaknafein
hehe Rad, i haven't read Cormyr Saga and i wouldn't mind having a HC Death of the Dragon
Sure. If youre interested in Death of the Dragon, then please email me and we can discuss pricing. |
| Zaknafein |
Posted - 26 May 2003 : 22:43:08
i think it would be great if there was an auciton site in Candlekeep. I highly doubt i would sell my goods, but i will definately be throwing my coin left and right
hehe Rad, i haven't read Cormyr Saga and i wouldn't mind having a HC Death of the Dragon |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 26 May 2003 : 10:37:59
Anyone interested in buying hardcover versions of Daughter of the Drow and Death of the Dragon novels? Ive got them here in mint condition.
Just thought id let you all have first refusal before they hit eBay |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 18 May 2003 : 10:59:25
I dont think that theres any harm in a bit of trade of FR products on this site. Much like our local copper dragon has done in an attempt to sell a copy of Red Magic over here.
What do you all think? Just like a Classified Ads type of thing rather than an auction. A friendly trade between just us scribes of Candlekeep. |
| Lazerrus |
Posted - 13 May 2003 : 14:19:07
Sell my Forgotten Realms wares upon the open market? NEVER! These are items that I have adventured far and wide to find out there upon the realms of used book stores. It has taken me great strides and many battles to procure such treasures. Blasphamy! However gold talks and bs walks and every thing has it's price |
| eilinel |
Posted - 07 May 2003 : 16:06:42
ok... but speak in French a bit, make us laughing, i like hearing americans trying to speak French, so funny!
But we are talking in english here, so...
i will improve mine, since i am going to California for 6 months next year.
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