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    The Early Church Fathers, 38 Volumes

    The Early Church Fathers, 38 Volumes

    I have always wanted this set and I might be getting closer to being able to afford it. I know CBD prices fluctuate, how low does the price for the Church Fathers get?

    Also, is this set worth getting? (I know it's available online, I don't like reading online as much.) What I mean is: Would be better to get more up-to-date translations?

    I've seen these new Hendrickson volumes and they appear to be bound nice enough and the print is readable.

    Thanks for your tips!
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    Casey,

    I've seen them cheaper, even through CBD. I seem to recall seeing this set on sale for $299.00 on CBD before.

    I have been waiting for this set to get back down to that price before I buy it. This collection is a deep well of Christian thought, devotion and exegesis from which the reformers drank. Why shouldn't we?

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    I've also seen the set at $300, but I can't remember the last time it was that low. And I get confused, because they'll send me two different catalogues relatively close to each other, but they'll have different prices for the same item.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CaseyBessette View Post
    I've also seen the set at $300, but I can't remember the last time it was that low. And I get confused, because they'll send me two different catalogues relatively close to each other, but they'll have different prices for the same item.
    Is there a code number on the catalog which you can enter when you order to get the price listed in that particular advertisement?
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    I think so, but it's been a while since I've seen it at that price. How are you supposed to find out about their special sales/codes?
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    I got my set for $270 back in june of 2006 from CBD. I went back and found the email confirmation for them shipping.

    I had to order them as three separate sets.

    Antenicene 10 vol - 69.99
    Post nicene 1 14 vol - 99.99
    Post nicene 2 14 vol - 99.99
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    Hmm, maybe they'll see this thread and lower their price down to that again and make a quick sale.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CaseyBessette View Post
    Hmm, maybe they'll see this thread and lower their price down to that again and make a quick sale.

    Maybe...

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    I got mine on clearance for $125 about 2 years ago at the seminary bookstore. I reference them a lot. I believe there is a CD version of the set that is less expensive than the hardbacks.
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    Once I get a paying job this will be one of my first purchases. I have complete access right now from PTS's library and reference them often.
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    Less than 12 months ago, CBD had them for 199.99. Then they went up to 249.99, and has kept going. I'm still kicking myself for not scrounging up $200 when they were that cheap.
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    I got a package of ECF (38 vol), Schaffs Church History ( 8vol) & Church Creeds (3vol) for $300+s&h. This was either a 2001 or 2002 deal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rich Koster View Post
    I got a package of ECF (38 vol), Schaffs Church History ( 8vol) & Church Creeds (3vol) for $300+s&h. This was either a 2001 or 2002 deal.
    That was an amazing deal you got!
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