Books & media

The Lord of the Rings extended edition DVD box set

The four-disc-per-film extended editions in the slipcase, still a steady seller now that the discs are out of print in this form. Complete sets with all inserts and undamaged cases get the better prices.

Estimated resale range (used)

$25 – $55

A ballpark, not a quote. Condition moves this number a lot, and so does who turns up to buy it. It isn't an appraisal and it isn't a dealer's offer.

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What matters when you check it

  • Count the discs — each film's set should have four, and missing documentary discs drop it to the low end
  • Check the outer slipcase for crushed corners and split seams, and confirm the inner cases latch
  • Note the region coding and whether the set is the theatrical or extended cut, since buyers search for the extended version specifically

Where the number comes from

Watching what these go for, not a record of sales. The range is a judgement call from what the same thing fetches secondhand. When an item has real sources behind it, they'll be printed here with the date they were checked.

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