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Is this Book really worth $66. The Current Bid on ebay.

I know one of Inosanto's book is out of print.

Just curious
 

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The price is not out of line. I've seen it similarly priced before. It is out of print.

Is it worth that? Well, it certainly has historical value.
 

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$71 now....
Well, I wouldn't give up my copy for $71; of course mine is signed by the author.
With three days to go it willl top out higher. Is it worth it as a technique book; I don't think so. As a piece of history; yeah.

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Like others have said, the high price is because it is out of print. I got mine at a used bookstore for cover price or less, if I remember correctly. Some time back, I saw it on some rare book webstore for around $300. If you're willing to shell out the bread for it, then it is worth it for you...other people's mileage may vary.

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Mine is priceless because it was the first thing to introduce me to FMA.

A friend of mine sold it with two escrima sticks for $10. 00 back in the day!!!:)
 
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Well, maybe if I could skim through a person's copy with them present of course, I would then see what I might want. ;)
 

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If you are serious about finding a copy at a decent price I would haunt the used books stores. While you can always find things on ebay some jackass always pushes the cost too high. :D

As I recall from a brief and, um, befuddled, trip through many years ago Ann Arbor has quite a few decent book shops.
 
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Originally posted by dearnis.com
Rich-
If you are serious about finding a copy at a decent price I would haunt the used books stores. While you can always find things on ebay some jackass always pushes the cost too high. :D

As I recall from a brief and, um, befuddled, trip through many years ago Ann Arbor has quite a few decent book shops.

Yes my local town has a couple, and Ann Arbor is the Capitol of the Used Book Market in the area. It is a matter of time and investment. If I read it and find it to my liking then I can add it to my list. I beleive ihave browsed it before, yet I ahve to make sure, since I have read soo much, and I do not want to make mistakes.

As to Ebay, I have my reasonable price and I do not go over it for no reason. I can find it elsewhere or wait for all teh crazies to to get their copy first.

Thanks Chad and Tim
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If you find a copy at the right price you owe it to yourself....at least that is how I always look at it.
But then I have a powerful book addiction for which I will not apologize.
 
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Originally posted by dearnis.com
If you find a copy at the right price you owe it to yourself....at least that is how I always look at it.
But then I have a powerful book addiction for which I will not apologize.

I also have a great addiction, and I used to have a decent collection. I have replaced many a book in the last few years though. Yet, right now I am limiting it to those I read and re-read or want to read as new.

Good points though
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Some time back, I saw it on some rare book webstore for around $300.

It's a great book ... BUT... I'd sell my copy for $300.

Any takers ?
:shrug: :confused: ;)
 

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I am glad to see you stint in time out has not mellowed you.....
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 
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Final Price was just over $152



And Yes, Chad, Paul does not do well in timeouts ;)

Hi Paul :wavey:
 

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If you put in some nekkid pics of yourself as a bookmark, then I'll send a check over right away!

You ain't got that much money pal !

Now be nice or I'll
say the B word
and frighten you.
 

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