Harry Potter Boxset Books 1 7 :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Speaking for adult Harry Potter fans...

2008-05-11
My grown daughter and I are both big Harry Potter fans. We had looked forward, for months, to the complete hardback set coming out, only to be sadly disappointed when it did, because of packaging that is an insult to the quality of the stories. Because so many people feel the same, I'm very surprised that a second set hasn't been released.

Collectible sets should not be marketed for affordability alone, nor for children alone; those interested in merely affordability can buy the individual paperbacks, or probably already have them. The collectible sets should be of a high enough quality to LAST. If there were a complete set of leather-bound Harry Potter books in a leather case (or even leather-LIKE... anything but cardboard and paper covers!), I have NO doubt that there would be a large market for them. Might I also suggest a better, less cartoony, more inspiring illustrator for the more expensive set, perhaps one of the Hildebrandt brothers?

There is a lot of money to be made here, Mr. Publisher.

MISSING 50 PAGES!

2008-05-10
I bought the set as a gift - it took a few months to get it to the intended - and when she got to THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, more than 50 pages were missing!! And Amazon won't exchange or return because it's past the 30 days....FOR SHAME AMAZON!!

Best books ever

2008-05-05
This box set is so beautiful, I almost feel bad reading the books. You really feel like a wizard with your own trunk. Just open this box and you really feel like you're going to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry!!! YAY!!

People need to chill out just a bit......

2008-04-27
First off, I understand why people are pissed off about this. The box does look like crap. But step back a second and do some math people. You're acting like you got ripped off. Amazon is offering this set for 122 dollars. That averages to 17.43 a book. Now, considering the cheapest I found the actual books was 16.99 a book (I'm sure amazon may have them a bit cheaper now--this was when they were first released mind you), it's not like you're paying anything extra. Thats 3.08 extra dollars above buying the books separately. I think a bit of cardboard and a book of stickers certainly makes up for that. Did you actually EXPECT to get a finely crafted solid wood box for 3.08???? Seriously, people. Think just a little bit before you buy and complain. I understand that the pictures may have been misleading, but so are the pictures on the side of burger king. Don't be mad because you were too lazy to go out and LOOK at a 122 dollar investment before you decided to purchase. Don't be mad because you just ASSUMED you were getting something really special for a couple extra bucks. Give it time, I'm sure they'll come up with a box thats all wood, with brass handles and one of those massive padlocks where each set has its own unique key, and secret compartments that only open upon the voice code "alohamora" and what not.

But it's gonna be a little more than 122 freakin' dollars.

The best series in the world

2008-04-23
I have been collecting Harry Potter since 2000. I love the series. All of the books are so carefully written and carefully set out. The only down-part was *spoiler alert* Mad-Eye Moody didn't get a very good death scene in No. 7.

Well Worth the Money.

2008-04-19
HARRY POTTER BOXED SET 1-7 includes the seven phenomenal Harry Potter hardcover books by best selling author J. K. Rowling. These books are housed in a collectible trunk-like box with sturdy handles and privacy lock. Bonus decorative stickers are included in each boxed set.

Fanastic

2008-04-19
Fanastic book series. Chest is made of cardboard. The box will last with good care.

Absolutely Magical

2008-04-17
As complete Harry Potter geeks, my girlfriend and I decided to buy this box set for a friend, as a birthday present. We KNEW she would immediately get sucked into the adventure and she certainly did.

The box itself is nice looking although it may be a little flimsy, but if handled with care, I don't think it will fall apart in the foreseeable future. Plus, who cares? It's not about the case, it's about the books!

I hadn't bought a Harry Potter book yet....

2008-04-10
If you haven't bought books 1-7 yet, regardless if it's a cheap cardboard trunk, it's still $5 cheaper than buying the books individually.

Harry Potter

2008-04-08
I had to wait a little bit but it came right on time. It was worth it to buy this because in the store it cost a lot more and with free shipping... you can't do better then that.