bluboxer Posted January 20, 2010 Report Posted January 20, 2010 Just in case someone was looking for a set; here is the paperback edition on Masamunebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT Alan Quote
mattr Posted January 21, 2010 Report Posted January 21, 2010 These went for ~$500 Does the fact that they are the commemorative edition justify the cost? Quote
bridgeofdreams Posted January 21, 2010 Report Posted January 21, 2010 The "commemorative edition" was nothing more than the "3rd" edition, somewhat revised from the large single-volume brown edition, issued to celebrate what would have been Hawley's 100th birthday. As I recall, there were pre-order copies sold and those people (including yours truly) are acknowledged in the front matter in Volume 1. This set is still listed on the Hawley website, though others have reported they have not been responsive to orders or inquiries for some time. I myself have not tried. The price is over the top in my opinion, but typical for eBay - people pay goofy prices sometimes for things that are obtainable elsewhere for less. At the same time it seems like a few books like this are the ones that everyone wants and comparatively few collectors bother to pursue more advanced texts. Am I allowed to mention my 50% off sale? Thanks to all who have gotten some great books at bargain prices, but for the number of people that I think are on the board, the response has been surprisingly low. I see the same thing when Grey and others offer good books at fair prices. -Craig Quote
mattr Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 I guess $500 is a bargain compared to the $886 on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... dition=new) Thanks again for the sale Craig, Im looking forward to receiving my copy of Shinto Bengi Oshigata. For those of you that havent taken a look, there are some great deals to be had. Quote
ottou812 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 I think I picked up a set from Paragon a short while back for $250. I also got the 1981 edition. Quote
Takahashi Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 I was also astonished by the price of 500 $ on ebay but the books are sold for even more in Germany (750 $) Therefore 250 $ sounds like a good deal although the books are still listed for 160 $ on the wmhawley website. Quote
Jacques Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 Hi, No comment http://www.japanesesword.de/?site=books ... 6e608si2r3 Quote
John A Stuart Posted January 22, 2010 Report Posted January 22, 2010 I have some of those books at 1/5 the price when I bought them. Wow!!! John Quote
ottou812 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 I was also astonished by the price of 500 $ on ebay but the books are sold for even more in Germany (750 $) Therefore 250 $ sounds like a good deal although the books are still listed for 160 $ on the wmhawley website. I don't think anyone has been able to get in touch with the estate to buy the books for quite a while. I know I've tried and I'm within driving distance from the estate. Quote
nihonto1001 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Posted January 23, 2010 Makes me wish I took better care of mine. Hi, No comment :steamed: http://www.japanesesword.de/?site=books ... 6e608si2r3 This site is affiliated with Tom Schneider. Jon Quote
Ted Tenold Posted January 25, 2010 Report Posted January 25, 2010 I have some of those books at 1/5 the price when I bought them. Wow!!! John It's ironic that the value in my collection of books has increased more over the years than swords and fittings I've owned. Quote
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