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A Rebel's Ramblings

by: FAN4YRS

date posted: Aug 25, 2008 4:11 PM

Sometimes the Bonuses are Best

Recently I purchased Droids #7 & 8 (from the Star/Marvel Comics series; this completes my collection) and Ewoks #10 from a seller on eBay. Today these items arrived.

Along with them came what I thought was just packaging. I almost throw it out, thinking it was old newspaper. Well, to an extent, that's exactly what it is. It happens to be a complete copy of #1 of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Newspaper, the issue is simply entitled "Star Wars". Although it does have other articles on Sci-Fi Spacecrafs and "Star Trek", the bulk of the issue is "Star Wars".

The fanzine has illustrations of the Mos Eisley cantina creatures as well as blueprints of C-3PO and R2-D2 and an article on the spaceships of "Star Wars".

It's not in mint condition, but it is 31 yeas old. There are also articles on Jawas, Wookiees, and Sandpeople that I am sure will be a treat to read.

I was surprised that the seller sent this item as a bonus, since I have seen it priced at $25 by itself in antique and collectible shops. I feel like I was given a piece of "Star Wars" fandom history.

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	The Stooge Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: Aug 25, 2008 4:30 PM I hope you gave him/her great feedback!

	FAN4YRS A Rebel's Ramblings
date Posted: Aug 25, 2008 4:35 PM "Yousa coulds be sayin dat," as Jar Jar might say.

	kyle228 Truly Wonderful, the Mind of a Child Is...
date Posted: Aug 25, 2008 4:36 PM That's incredible! You are one lucky man. Enjoy!

	FAN4YRS A Rebel's Ramblings
date Posted: Aug 25, 2008 4:48 PM It came VERY close to ending up in the trash. I'm glad I gave it a second look.

	Jedi Temple Acolyte Idealistic Crusade
date Posted: Aug 25, 2008 6:45 PM Hey, congrats on completing your collection! That's gotta feel great. Makes me wish I would complete my vintage card sets. And that's so cool about the unexpected bonus! I have no clue about that kind of stuff, but I'm glad it made its way into the hands of someone who can truly appreciate it.

	Jedijake2010 "The ability to speak does not make you intelligent."
date Posted: Aug 25, 2008 7:50 PM Hey thats pretty sweet!

	zach starwalker
date Posted: Aug 25, 2008 8:45 PM This is why I dont like ebay along with other things but good find.

	Green Am I Mudhole? Slimy?! My blog this is!
date Posted: Aug 25, 2008 10:38 PM That's completely cool. Good for you!

	FAN4YRS A Rebel's Ramblings
date Posted: Aug 26, 2008 5:57 AM Ironically, Zach Starwalker, I will probably NOT be shopping on eBay again. I did also have a bad experience there recently. Still, I have had a lot of good experiences.

	amidalooine The Emotional Galaxy
date Posted: Aug 26, 2008 7:07 AM Very cool, FAN4YRS!! I have never purchased anything on eBay, but this story actually makes me less wary! I love to read stuff that was written at the time of any given event...always fascinating.

MomOf2YoungPadawan
Mamadala's Lair

date Posted: Aug 26, 2008 8:33 AM

Wow - that is so awesome!

I'm an avid e-Bay-er, and there are some great sellers out there. It's a community - just like this one - so yes, you will run into the poodoo scum every once in a while; for the most part, though I've had great experiences there.

I always look at the packaging - newspapers and such - I love seeing how different things are in other parts of the country...what's making headlines, the local flavor of wherever it came from, etc. You REALLY scored on yours, though!!

	gencrs Technical Manuals from The GFFA
date Posted: Aug 26, 2008 10:50 AM That's cool!! Getting surprise gifts from frineds is one thing, but getting something good from a total stranger is even better. Congrats on the surprise.

	FAN4YRS A Rebel's Ramblings
date Posted: Aug 26, 2008 2:57 PM It was a good experience. I need to take the time to read the whole thing cover to cover. I'm still smiling over the spelling of "Wookie".

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