Nov 11 2008
Potter Nut
I’ve never been one for frivolous expenses. In fact, I can be quite cheap. Still, there some things in this world that put my self-control to the test, like this:
For the uninitiated, in Book 7 of the Harry Potter series, a very important book figured in the story. JK Rowling actually handmade the damned book. There are only 7 original copies in existence, and one was sold in a Sotheby’s action for a whopping £1,950,000 (that’s pounds sterling, mind you).
Now, as much as I want to shell out almost 2 million quid for a book, I can’t. (Unless, of course, I marry Donald Trump, but I’m not his type. Or invent a cure for eczema.) I can, however, probably, possibly get the mass-produced collector’s edition version.
So the big question is: Do I have it in me to spend $100 on a book that I will probably read three times a year for the rest of my life? I have until the 4th of December to find out.
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Dear Lord, that’s P4,700 under the current exchange rate. Waaah! You gone mad, girl. You gone mad. Hahaha.
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But it’s Harry Potter, Chin. Harry F**kin’ Potter!
hundred bucks for HP book?? Are you sure?? Dam that sounds ridiculous. Why don’t you just steal a copy from the library. I have library books at my house from about 15 years ago LOL
heya… wow.. that’s a whole lot of money!
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hi iris! got here through chin (as usual). hehe.
OMG. i didn’t know it is that expensive! i saw this at national bookstore online but i never thought it would cost that much. i had my husband promise to buy this for me this christmas. but if it’s gonna be that expensive…
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@Kaith: I believe there’s a cheaper version in a plain, old, boring paperback with the stories merely printed. That would do, if one just wants to read ‘em, but if one is a serious collector….
oh, that’s a relief! haha. lemme know if ever you’ll buy one of those special prints. then perhaps i can just touch and smell it, if you’d let me. hehe.
hey, can i link you up again? hehe.
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@Kaith: Sure, on both counts! You’re off to my blogroll, as well.