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  1. August 6th, 2010, 02:46 PM #1
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    How much $ have you spent on Harry Potter?

    I was just organizing my audiobook rack in our computer room and realized I sure have a lot of Harry Potter stuff!.. which got me to thinking just how much have I spent over the years on HP merchandise.

    an estimated breakdown...

    1. All Seven Audiobooks - $160
    2. Leatherbound Book#2 - $70
    3. Special Edition Book#4 - $50
    4. Special Edition Book#7 - $50
    5. DVD Movies/Rentals - $100
    6. Keychain - $5

    total - $435


    Can anyone beat that?
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  2. August 6th, 2010, 03:03 PM #2
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    I can beat it:

    I have all 7 books in US editions, books 1-3 in UK editions. I can't remember exactly, but I was given at least three of them, probably more like 5 of them. Out of the ones I bought, I spent no more than $10 a piece. I have neither seen at the theater, rented, or bought any of the movies. I do not own a key chain. So I've spent something less than $70, probably less than $50 on Harry Potter.
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  3. August 6th, 2010, 03:18 PM #3
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    I joined the series as a young'un after watching a bit about the books on Blue Peter around 1999. All I've ever bought is the books. So, I've spent what? 50 quid?
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  4. August 6th, 2010, 03:38 PM #4
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    Let's see...

    I listened to the first book on audio but I got it for free when I worked at a used book store about ten years ago. I've seen two or three of the movies and watched them via a Netflix or Blockbuster account. And that's about it. So we're talking...

    $0. Maybe $1-2 if you consider the "slot" for the movie rentals.
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  5. August 6th, 2010, 04:33 PM #5
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    I've thought about the same question, but regarding The Lord of the Rings.

    I have several versions of ALL Tolkien's books, several versions of the DVDs, books on the artwork, a large collection of the action figures, various other miniatures and merchandise, and have seen the films multiple times in the theatres.

    I'm sure it's well over $1,000.

    I've spent a decent amount on Harry Potter as well (the DVDs and books), but nowhere close to LOTR.
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  6. August 6th, 2010, 04:57 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Evil Agent View Post
    I've thought about the same question, but regarding The Lord of the Rings.

    I have several versions of ALL his books, several versions of the DVDs, books on the artwork, a large collection of the action figures, various other miniatures and merchandise, and have seen the films multiple times in the theatres.

    I'm sure it's well over $1,000.

    I've spent a decent amount on Harry Potter as well (the DVDs and books), but nowhere close to LOTR.

    Yeah, in a close second place would be Hobbit/LotR...
    Special edition leatherbound books - $150
    BBC Audio productions - $100
    Sword - $160


    Next would be Alice in Wonderland, Sherlock Holmes, War of the Worlds...
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  7. August 6th, 2010, 05:03 PM #7
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    Who wants to take the lead?
    http://cgi.ebay.com/J-K-ROWLING-HARR...ht_1335wt_1138
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  8. August 7th, 2010, 12:49 AM #8
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    zero. never read the books, only seen three of the movies and the only one I saw in theaters I snuck into after Monsters Inc.
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  9. August 7th, 2010, 01:00 AM #9
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    Umm about $50 bucks on HP but a couple of thousand(Aus $) on WoT books and stuff
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    I'm not sure... Maybe $12 or $14 renting two of the movies; I forget which ones, perhaps the first and fourth.

    That's it for me. I don't think my wife has ever read any of the books either.
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  11. August 7th, 2010, 07:51 AM #11
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    Not a contender for that title

    I checked volumes 1-4 out of the library.

    The only money I spent on it was movie tickets for eps 1-4 and 6.

    Hooray for public libraries.

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  12. August 7th, 2010, 09:29 AM #12
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    Interesting question. I am curious myself.

    American editions:
    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1, Collector's Edition), £40
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2, Collector's Edition), £31


    UK Editions:

    Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince (Harry Potter 6) [Adult Edition] [Hardcover], £10
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) [Adult Edition] [Hardcover], £9
    Harry Potter [Adult Edition] [Hardcover] Books 1-6, £59

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1): Special Edition [Hardcover]
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2): Special Edition [Hardcover], £23
    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3): Special Edition [Hardcover]
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4): Special Edition [Hardcover], £28
    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5): Special Edition [Hardcover], £20
    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6): Special Edition [Hardcover], £20
    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) (Special Edition [Hardcover], £23

    The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition (Offered Exclusively by Amazon) [Hardcover], £50

    DVDs:
    Harry Potter 1-4 (Box Set), £24

    Total: £317 books and £24 DVDs

    Roughly £340!?!?!? ($510)???!!!

    Omg I wish you never asked me the question.
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  13. August 7th, 2010, 09:34 AM #13
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    Let me pause for reflection...

    Zero.
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  14. August 7th, 2010, 09:35 AM #14
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    And pleeeeeeeeeeeeease don't ask the same about the Lord of the Rings!!!
    I will have a heart attack if you do.
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  15. August 7th, 2010, 01:37 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Astra_ View Post
    And pleeeeeeeeeeeeease don't ask the same about the Lord of the Rings!!!
    I will have a heart attack if you do.
    Yup. I did a quick calculation in my head, and I'm sure my LOTR spending is more than $1,200.
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