tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post8951445488351676002..comments2024-03-29T00:32:33.920-04:00Comments on GROGNARDIA: Gygax Collection Up For AuctionJames Maliszewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-60533605602957618592010-12-21T20:07:42.155-05:002010-12-21T20:07:42.155-05:00I'm sure most, if not all, of the items were p...I'm sure most, if not all, of the items were part of accumulated collection. Having been to his house many a time, I was able to see a lot of things that companies sent to him gratis. Having been in the gaming arena for all those years, he's bound to have "gathered" of few things. I'm sure it's all legit.Deogolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703358269224914324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-90120367515070275552010-12-17T04:51:42.666-05:002010-12-17T04:51:42.666-05:00"Me, I'd be happy just to get a reasonabl...<i>"Me, I'd be happy just to get a reasonably intact version of the game."</i><br /><br />I found my copy, in rather good condition, at a thrift store.faoladhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03691952430041394614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-8075370970174865352010-12-16T18:59:43.725-05:002010-12-16T18:59:43.725-05:00What made me uncomfortable was the auctions don...What made me uncomfortable was the auctions don't really make it clear whether Gygax even possessed these items before he passed away, or whether they were given to the estate later. Were any of the items donated to Gail more recently? Castle Zagyg wasn't released until August 2008, and Gygax passed away in March 2008. (I also note the auction indicated some wear to the item as if it had been used). I mentioned this on the Acaeum, but P. Stormberg didn't respond despite making other posts in the thread.Zenopushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423199583499955572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-36584281595162938552010-12-16T16:17:55.172-05:002010-12-16T16:17:55.172-05:00I wonder if I can sell my shrink wrapped copy of &...<i>I wonder if I can sell my shrink wrapped copy of "Gangbusters" for $205 ?</i><br /><br>You'd be surprised the prices stuff like that goes for nowadays. Me, I'd be happy just to get a reasonably intact version of the game.James Maliszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00341941102398271464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-30713175694497686292010-12-16T15:00:03.865-05:002010-12-16T15:00:03.865-05:00unshrinkwrapped copies--heavily used and possibly ...unshrinkwrapped copies--heavily used and possibly with marginalia--now, those would be interesting. Or old character sheets and drafts of dungeons.blobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17844885464613063496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-56524036774119679022010-12-16T08:32:52.673-05:002010-12-16T08:32:52.673-05:00Ditto -- she can do whatever she pleases with that...Ditto -- she can do whatever she pleases with that money and it's no one's business. These are a family's personal possessions - not national treasures and relics. I've told my own wife many times "when I die, sell all my crap and go take yourself a trip".White Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364560315934410923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-84063342941779844182010-12-16T03:23:32.312-05:002010-12-16T03:23:32.312-05:00I'm with Melissa. Lord knows it's not easy...I'm with Melissa. Lord knows it's not easy being married to a game designer, even if he happens to be a legend in his field.richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517340075234811323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-1512548166379963882010-12-15T21:33:24.933-05:002010-12-15T21:33:24.933-05:00It would be nice to see all of the cash these item...<i>It would be nice to see all of the cash these items will bring go to a good charity. Like toys for tots or make a wish found foundation. </i><br /><br />Hey, what's wrong with Gail Gygax making some money off of this stuff? I'm sure she and Gary weren't rich!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01378805534826189399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-41454217998146768022010-12-15T21:14:45.717-05:002010-12-15T21:14:45.717-05:00And people wonder why we chartered a non-profit co...And people wonder why we chartered a non-profit corporation to keep the Aethervox Gamers' Tekumel collections intact for the future. The same thing happened to Forrest J. Ackerman's equally huge collection of F/SF items dating from the 1920s onwards.chirine ba kalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089801259918671141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-46050964944766409762010-12-15T20:09:31.096-05:002010-12-15T20:09:31.096-05:00Of course it being posted on several blogs now pro...Of course it being posted on several blogs now probably means a flood of bids. It will be interesting to see where the bubble is at the end of the auction.Chris Kutalikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414743509426875792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-3524625079233015602010-12-15T18:56:04.915-05:002010-12-15T18:56:04.915-05:00Look for more sales along these lines, I think. Th...Look for more sales along these lines, I think. This is not the "good stuff." Notably absent are any Avalon Hill games, which I am certain formed at least a portion of Gygax's library. Still, there are a few SPI games I might take a stab at, before the bidding ends tonight.Greyhawk Grognardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929743865700766901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-48446539816573647222010-12-15T18:31:29.126-05:002010-12-15T18:31:29.126-05:00It would be nice to see all of the cash these item...It would be nice to see all of the cash these items will bring go to a good charity. Like toys for tots or make a wish found foundation.Mark Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14043010692931832448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-28003860854740414002010-12-15T17:57:42.642-05:002010-12-15T17:57:42.642-05:00I wonder if I can sell my shrink wrapped copy of &...I wonder if I can sell my shrink wrapped copy of "Gangbusters" for $205 ?Rick Krebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02455824039524230156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-44042345612224180302010-12-15T15:49:43.595-05:002010-12-15T15:49:43.595-05:00Snit's Revenge! A classic. Those Bolotomi neve...Snit's Revenge! A classic. Those Bolotomi never stood a chance. <br />Somehow I'm having a hard time seeing him playing it. But that Tom Wham was a genius with an excellent name.richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517340075234811323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-27136750306221145552010-12-15T14:34:19.413-05:002010-12-15T14:34:19.413-05:00Interestingly enough, at the end I see the Knightm...Interestingly enough, at the end I see the Knightmare Chess and Tile Chess sets I bought as a gift for him in 2007.JRThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028363896728357260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487871339000666216.post-52180979045757194232010-12-15T13:20:15.576-05:002010-12-15T13:20:15.576-05:00These items also come with a Certificate of Authen...These items also come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by EGG's widow Gail, and stamped with his signature stamp from BITD.<br /><br />The bids on many of these are ridiculously high at this point--well beyond what the items would normally go for.metamorphosissigmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163514061779555557noreply@blogger.com