One Ring - Worth it? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Rindoien, elf of Lothlorien · 12-06-2003, 04:53 PM

On Ebay at the moment there is a gold coloured solid metal official One Ring. It is 'Buy it now' at 3.99 and the p&p is 1.50. I can afford it but is it really worth it? Any answers v. much appreciated.

Luthien_ Tinuviel · 12-06-2003, 05:33 PM

I think it would be cool to have, but it's really up to you.

The Perky Ent · 12-07-2003, 10:45 AM

Take opportunities when you get them! Buy the ring. I mean, it's not like your buying an X-box box or something. What's to go wrong, it's only $4.00 dollars?[ 12:01 PM December 07, 2003: Message edited by: The Perky Ent ]

Silmiel of Imladris · 12-07-2003, 10:48 AM

If it is truely official it is a very cheap price. You can buy the official on Noble Collection for about $200 so I say if this is real you are getting a great deal.

The Perky Ent · 12-07-2003, 02:24 PM

Seriously, those things don't come cheap!

doug*platypus · 12-07-2003, 05:46 PM

In my opinion I would say NO it isn't worth it. Now that the movies are out, this kind of merchandise is EVERYWHERE!A friend of mine has a version of the One Ring given to him by his girlfriend about two years before the Fellowship movie came out. He's a longtime fan of the Lord of the Rings, and the ring was specially chosen and engraved with the elvish text. The engraver did an amazing job, by the way.I think that there's too many "One Rings" out there now for them to be special. There's probably better things you could get to show your appreciation of the movie, that are a bit more unique or personal. Maybe something to do with your favourite character? I dunno...

Shire Flower · 12-07-2003, 11:12 PM

Sure, why not, buy the One Ring. It's only a few dollars. However, you might regret it when you end up like Gollum, living in a cave, eating fish and talking constantly to yourself about your "precioussssss..." to pass the time (Sorry, I couldn't resist!)

Gorwingel · 12-08-2003, 01:04 AM

Hey doug! Long time no see I kind of have to agree about the whole rings everywhere thing. I have four one rings (a silver one, the bookmark one, the applause one, and a light up one). But I don't know, the one that they are selling on ebay is probably one that they either took off of one of the bookmarks or it is a really cheap one. I would probably instead try to search for one at a store in your area, support local businesses, they are around. The silver one I got came from a booth at Bumbershoot, a festival in Seattle. I would not spend my money on the 300 dollar ones thought. I think if I bought another one I would save my money and buy the non-engraved one from the jeweler in New Zealand who made the ones for the film (hopefully during a trip, that I will hopefully take sometime in the future).

Elladan and Elrohir · 12-08-2003, 08:54 PM

I think you should wait until you see a version of Sting on Ebay that glitters blue whenever Orcs are near.

Knight of Gondor · 12-08-2003, 09:55 PM

I wouldn't want the symbol of Evil and Temptation, wrought by the Dark Lord's hand! Let me know if you find a good Ring of Barahir in size 13, please. That's the baby I'm really looking for.

The Only Real Estel · 12-08-2003, 10:55 PM

Go for it. If it's only $4, you really can't go wrong. Although keep in mind that it's probably not the offical $200 verison that was mentioned above . But seriously, even a cheaper replica goes for $75-$150, & if it's cheaper than that, it's still worth the 4 bucks . Go for it!

ArathorofBarahir · 12-09-2003, 03:15 PM

Yeah buy it. But only buy it if you want it. Don't buy it just to be buying it just because it is the One Ring.

Fire-Galad · 12-11-2003, 08:03 PM

I agree. If you really want the ring, get it it's all up to you.

Eol Telemnar · 12-12-2003, 07:15 AM

I say you should get it. It does not come around to find "The One Ring" For $4! They are usually over $200! Go For It.

Finnguala · 12-15-2003, 01:21 PM

Yeah, buy it! It's only $5.49! So it doesn't matter if there's something wrong with it! ^^[ 2:21 PM December 15, 2003: Message edited by: Finnguala ]

12-06-2003, 04:53 PM	#1
Rindoien, elf of Lothlorien Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wales...hrumph, wish it was Lorien.. Posts: 89	One Ring - Worth it? On Ebay at the moment there is a gold coloured solid metal official One Ring. It is 'Buy it now' at 3.99 and the p&p is 1.50. <P>I can afford it but is it really worth it? Any answers v. much appreciated. __________________ "And he sang to them, now in the Elven tongue, now in the speech of the West, until their hearts, wounded with sweet words, overflowed, and their joy was like swords, and they passed in thought out to regions where pain and delight flow together and tears are the very wine of blessedness."

12-06-2003, 05:33 PM	#2
Luthien_ Tinuviel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2002 Location: A very lovely tree-hut in the Chunnel. Posts: 804	I think it would be cool to have, but it's really up to you. __________________ I am a nineteen-year-old nomad photographer who owns a lemonade stand. You know what? I love Mip.

12-07-2003, 10:45 AM	#3
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Take opportunities when you get them! Buy the ring. I mean, it's not like your buying an X-box box or something. What's to go wrong, it's only $4.00 dollars?<p>[ 12:01 PM December 07, 2003: Message edited by: The Perky Ent ] __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

12-07-2003, 10:48 AM	#4
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	If it is truely official it is a very cheap price. You can buy the official on Noble Collection for about $200 so I say if this is real you are getting a great deal. __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?

12-07-2003, 02:24 PM	#5
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Seriously, those things don't come cheap! __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

12-07-2003, 05:46 PM	#6
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	In my opinion I would say NO it isn't worth it. Now that the movies are out, this kind of merchandise is EVERYWHERE!<P>A friend of mine has a version of the One Ring given to him by his girlfriend about two years before the Fellowship movie came out. He's a longtime fan of the Lord of the Rings, and the ring was specially chosen and engraved with the elvish text. The engraver did an amazing job, by the way.<P>I think that there's too many "One Rings" out there now for them to be special. There's probably better things you could get to show your appreciation of the movie, that are a bit more unique or personal. Maybe something to do with your favourite character? I dunno... __________________ But Gwindor answered: 'The doom lies in yourself, not in your name'.

12-07-2003, 11:12 PM	#7
Shire Flower Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 25	Sure, why not, buy the One Ring. It's only a few dollars. However, you might regret it when you end up like Gollum, living in a cave, eating fish and talking constantly to yourself about your "precioussssss..." to pass the time (Sorry, I couldn't resist!)

12-08-2003, 01:04 AM	#8
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	Hey doug! Long time no see <BR>I kind of have to agree about the whole rings everywhere thing. I have four one rings (a silver one, the bookmark one, the applause one, and a light up one). But I don't know, the one that they are selling on ebay is probably one that they either took off of one of the bookmarks or it is a really cheap one. I would probably instead try to search for one at a store in your area, support local businesses, they are around. The silver one I got came from a booth at Bumbershoot, a festival in Seattle. I would not spend my money on the 300 dollar ones thought. I think if I bought another one I would save my money and buy the non-engraved one from the jeweler in New Zealand who made the ones for the film (hopefully during a trip, that I will hopefully take sometime in the future). __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

12-08-2003, 08:54 PM	#9
Elladan and Elrohir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Halls of Mandos Posts: 332	I think you should wait until you see a version of Sting on Ebay that glitters blue whenever Orcs are near. __________________ "If you're referring to the incident with the dragon, I was barely involved. All I did was give your uncle a little nudge out of the door." THE HOBBIT - IT'S COMING

12-08-2003, 09:55 PM	#10
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	I wouldn't want the symbol of Evil and Temptation, wrought by the Dark Lord's hand! Let me know if you find a good Ring of Barahir in size 13, please. That's the baby I'm really looking for. __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

12-08-2003, 10:55 PM	#11
The Only Real Estel Raffish Rapscallion Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Far from the 'Downs, it seems :-( Posts: 2,835	Go for it. If it's only $4, you really can't go wrong. Although keep in mind that it's probably <B>not</B> the offical $200 verison that was mentioned above . But seriously, even a cheaper replica goes for $75-$150, & if it's cheaper than that, it's still worth the 4 bucks . Go for it!

12-09-2003, 03:15 PM	#12
ArathorofBarahir Wight Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crickhallow Posts: 247	Yeah buy it. But only buy it if you want it. Don't buy it just to be buying it just because it is the One Ring. __________________ King of the Dead: The dead do not suffer the living to pass. Aragorn: You will suffer me.

12-11-2003, 08:03 PM	#13
Fire-Galad Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: a labtop in Elessar's throne room Posts: 49	I agree. If you really want the ring, get it it's all up to you. __________________ It's right here, between you and Jack.

12-12-2003, 07:15 AM	#14
Eol Telemnar Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At my house, on my computer (where else would I be? Posts: 89	I say you should get it. It does not come around to find "The One Ring" For $4! They are usually over $200! Go For It. __________________ Eol Telemnar, The Dark Elf , Has Spoken, Heed My words well. Peace go with you.

12-15-2003, 01:21 PM	#15
Finnguala Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 124	Yeah, buy it! It's only $5.49! So it doesn't matter if there's something wrong with it! ^^<p>[ 2:21 PM December 15, 2003: Message edited by: Finnguala ] __________________ ~'Autha Lun Tana Voima Te Vereni Vahve Maksi'~