GriffonI92 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 So, couldn't find a previous post and get obscure articles with Google on this but old Codexes and Rulebooks (hell, even those data cards as of late), what do you do with them? I use to keep them for inspiration but after they have sat in a forgotten box for a few years I realize there isn't much. Has anyone made any money, even a few bucks, off of them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific81 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I've kept a handful of mine, either very old or standout (anything from Rogue Trader era, 4th edition chaos codex etc.) Everything else outdated goes to local charity shops - figure might get some other kids into the hobby, or people that can't afford the books otherwise. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5185508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Keep them if you're a collector or are interested at having old rules at hand to compare with current rules for discussions etc. I see old Codexes pop up on ebay regularly. Not sure how well they sell tho. Other than that you're probably stuck with just throwing them away if the above options aren't for you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5185526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkyHamHam Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I still have every book since 3rd onwards. They are massive inspiration for me. The front cover of the 3rd edition rulebook with the Templars really sums up 40k for me. My parents bought me the starter box with the marines and dark Eldar for Christmas as my first 40k models , and that piece of Templar art remains my desktop background on my computer. Usually once a year or so, I go flipping through the older books for nostalgia and to get ideas. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5185621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I've slowly been collecting them. Intending to have the majority if not all of them from 3rd edition going forward. Similarly for GW's other game. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5185646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 My experience in trying to sell them is that there is very little demand for out of date publications, even at minimal pricing, unless you have something particularly rare. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5185649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
justicarius6 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I've sold all my codices. They go out of date so fast I've stopped buying them and rely on pdfs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Christopher Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 , and that piece of Templar art remains my desktop background on my computer. Sorry for the off-topic, but do you happen to have it in high resolution? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yncarne Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Recycled. Wish I could do the same with the minis as I can’t get much money for them and hate to throw out all that investment. But the rules and paper products no longer have value for me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azekai Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 You can always play a game from an older edition for nostalgia's sake. See how marines performed back in 4th, or use some of the wacky chaos wargear options from 3rd.Alternatively, if you don't care about keeping the books intact, you can use the pages as wallpaper; just smear a bit of urea on them and they adhere straight to the wall, no mess, no fuss! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykes Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I tend to keep them around as inspiration (and a surprising number of me mates ask me 'is it just me or did X'). They have some fun bits of art, I still remember the Thunderhawk moonbase assault fluff piece at the very back of the 3E marines codex. Sure, the narrative fluff isn't as much fun as the 6E Warhammer fantasy stuff, but I still have them around. Honestly, they're likely not worth it to sell, too out of date to give away, to thin to be problematic, and I get a bit of an ego boost knowing I can paint juuuust about as well as those studio pics from back in the day. It's kind of a fun challenge. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific81 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Keep them if you're a collector or are interested at having old rules at hand to compare with current rules for discussions etc. I see old Codexes pop up on ebay regularly. Not sure how well they sell tho. Other than that you're probably stuck with just throwing them away if the above options aren't for you. Under what circumstances would you not give them to a charity shop or concern? (although - maybe that's a UK thing only) They may not have the up to date rules, but most of these books are full of lore, brilliant artwork etc. and will be wanted by someone. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Keep them if you're a collector or are interested at having old rules at hand to compare with current rules for discussions etc. I see old Codexes pop up on ebay regularly. Not sure how well they sell tho. Other than that you're probably stuck with just throwing them away if the above options aren't for you. Under what circumstances would you not give them to a charity shop or concern? (although - maybe that's a UK thing only) They may not have the up to date rules, but most of these books are full of lore, brilliant artwork etc. and will be wanted by someone. Well we don't have such things here. Also I don't really like the idea of letting people who have little money spend it on some outdated rules just so they get all excited and then learn what they bought isn't exactly useable anymore. Lore and artwork can be looked up on the internet for the most part to be fair. Not saying there's no point in giving them to charity, just that we don't have it here afaik and that I don't feel well doing so. I'd much rather donate some fresh Codexes if I'd care enough for such things. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Agreeing with sfPanzer on that Germany doesn't know what a charity shop is. There's more of those great treasure shops in my home town than bloody Supermarkets but I'll be dammed if I have found one in Germany in the 10 years I have lived here. Due to history, Germany is very different depending on where you are within it. Maybe it is different up in the North West? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Agreeing with sfPanzer on that Germany doesn't know what a charity shop is. There's more of those great treasure shops in my home town than bloody Supermarkets but I'll be dammed if I have found one in Germany in the 10 years I have lived here. Due to history, Germany is very different depending on where you are within it. Maybe it is different up in the North West? I'm pretty much north west so I guess not. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I still have mine from the start of the game through all editions. I still read them from time to time, self indulgent nostalgia I guess. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 If you collect enough of them you can always use them as a weapon when the Apocalypse decides to show up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5186760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkaniss Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Kept for nostalgic trips down memory lane - I would never sell them. The old artwork is fun to pore over from time to time, not to mention the old paint schemes from way back in 2nd Edition are a treat to look over again. Reading through old rules and stats and such is always entertaining to see how things have changed (and how some things haven't). I have to say it's only the 2nd Edition books I actually read through, the later books (I skipped 3rd Edition) all feel too 'recent' for nostalgia purposes for some reason? Maybe I'm just getting old :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5187091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Keep them! They're all treasures (pre-5th Edition of course) ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5187172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I kept all the Space Marine codexes, but recycled or gave away everything else to fellow collectors. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5187330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Shift Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I was thinking about this the other day as I have stacks of old books and frankly I don't have the space any more. Sad to see they don't make much money although last time around I had a clear out I think I just did a no reserve buyer collects bundle and ended up making a few quid. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5187549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Dicko Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I tracked down the 2nd ed chaos codex on eBay because I missed my copy, but otherwise I don’t really miss anything I got rid of. If you really want to make some space you could probably ask around or post a note at your local shop if anyone wants to trade or throw you a few bucks for them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5187566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I've enjoyed having them. Especially as New editions don't always have the things I grew up enjoying about the game/setting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5187841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukkiz Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 i miss the good old 3-3,5ed codexes with ton of lore and overal more play/modelling options... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5187872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific81 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Keep them if you're a collector or are interested at having old rules at hand to compare with current rules for discussions etc. I see old Codexes pop up on ebay regularly. Not sure how well they sell tho. Other than that you're probably stuck with just throwing them away if the above options aren't for you. Under what circumstances would you not give them to a charity shop or concern? (although - maybe that's a UK thing only) They may not have the up to date rules, but most of these books are full of lore, brilliant artwork etc. and will be wanted by someone. Well we don't have such things here. Also I don't really like the idea of letting people who have little money spend it on some outdated rules just so they get all excited and then learn what they bought isn't exactly useable anymore. Lore and artwork can be looked up on the internet for the most part to be fair. Ah that's interesting to know about Germany! UK has so many charity shops (almost more than normal shops in some places, which I suppose shows a bad state of affairs). I would argue though that an old GW book (or any rulebook actually) never actually becomes unusable. As a child I continued to play Rogue Trader despite 2nd edition being released (I couldn't afford all the new boxset and rules). I have just been having a lot of fun with my nephew playing 1st edition Space Hulk, he was absolutely enraptured by the 80s artwork and very basic minis. Not everything has to be new and shrink-wrapped to be enjoyed, as much as GW (or any other games producer, for that matter) would like to persuade you otherwise. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/350998-old-codexes-and-rulebooks/#findComment-5187944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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