how have you amassed your D&D mini collection?

[Zaukrie]

I believe Amazon (US) is having a sale on every booster right now. If you have the money, it may be a good way to start.

I've used both thecardvault and popularcollections. Both have the occassional very good price.

 

[smetzger]

People who buy cases: do you notice any distribution trend? I mean, do you tend to get a lot of dupes in a case or do they take pains to keep the rares spread out?

For Rares pre-GoL it was completly random. GoL and after they have been seeding the cases, you will get a uniform distrobution of Commons and Uncommons. I also believe it will be Rare to get duplicate Rares in a case. If you ask on Maxmini's I am sure someone can give you exact breakdowns of each set.

 

[GlassJaw]

I think getting a case is probably the quickest and most cost effective way of getting boatload of minis. I think I'll probably ending going that route.

 

[JoeGKushner]

I just buy mine at Suncoast when they go on clearance. I like painting my figures so it's not a big or even a medium priority to me. It's like I'm in the mall, I stop by Suncoast to see what's up and if they have some packs on sale, I'll buy 'em.

 

[Davelozzi]

In the past I've bought them by the pack, averaging one a week. I ordered a few specifics on ebay once, and it worked out fine so I'd do it again if need be. I haven't been buying any D&D minis in the past few months (though I've bought some metal ones from Reaper), so I don't have any Abberations yet, though I'm hoping to get a case at Christmas.

 

[KB9JMQ]

I start by buying a case of each set as it comes out (cept for Abberations just havent yet but I will).
Then I finish off my set from eBay. I try not to buy an individual mini but rather a booster box which list what mini's are in it.
Or buy small lots on eBay to get one or two that I need.
I don't mind getting extras because some I want hordes of the others I will sell.
I am almost finished with GOL and hope to get a case of Abberations for Xmas .

I don't do the trading thing but that is my preference. I think it is just fine to do so and see that many people are happy that way.

 

[Qlippoth]

Lots and lots and lots of money. Cases off eBay (using many of the sites listed above as guides and actually paying less, but spending centuries researching & bidding), singles off eBay, and most recently, a complete set via d20books.com (where I'll be going for Death Knell).

I can only wonder how puzzled some future archeologist will be when he/she uncovers my trove.