I notice alot of people are complaining about the box that the books are in because it's cardboard. Some people can just never be satisfied. So if you're picky and never satisfied than heed those reviews. I'm pleased with the box set. It has the hardcover books which fit snuggly inside and as some people said there are stickers in there too, which I've not used yet because I do not want to waste them.

Just awesome, this collectors edition is a must have for hardcore Harry Potter fans. The box is made of cardboard, which is not my favorite but meh, it's beautiful anyways. The books are the hardcover editions, and it comes with a sheet full of stickers to use how ever you want to use them. I personally think that a wooden box would have made it perfect, but let's face it, forests are dying as it is, and I for one don't want the end of the world to be on my consciousness. This is definitely my favorite purchase.

I purchased this for my daughter, an avid fan, who was a little disappointed that the box itself was little more than a flimsy cardboard product. Something more lasting would have been in order.

This is a great boxed set of the Harry Potter books. I had really hoped that the "trunk" would be made out of something more substantive than just cardboard, but after consideration, I'd rather have a cardboard trunk with stickers than just a boring cardboard box with a logo on it.

It's a great way to keep all of my Harry Potter volumes together and it looks interesting on the bookshelf!

I live in england but i decided to purchase the american versions of the books as i love the design of the covers and the pictures that head each chapter.
I also liked the design of the box, instead of the box that the english versions come in, which to be honest is quite bland.
I really love this set of harry potter books, the detail of the trunk is great and the stickers that are included in the set to decorate the trunk are brilliant quality.
This would be an amazing gift for any harry potter fan, i have many items in my collection, such as film prop replicas, cards etc. and i've got to say that this is the best item i have in my collection.
I have two young children and it will be a great family heirloom to pass down through the generations, as i know they will love these books as much as i do and the magical atmosphere that they set when you are reading them is truly captivating.
Overall, if you are deliberating on whether or not to buy this item, i think you definitely should because in my opinion it will be one of the best things you could ever buy and it is a great thing to own

I was very happy to receive the box with the full collection of Harry Potter. It looks very nice and the books are in good quality.

This set is a fun way to get to know/read all of the Harry Potter books. All of the books are hardcover so they are keepsakes that will last many years. The heavy cardboard "trunk" they come in helps keep them organized and is meant to remind you of Harry's trunk that he takes with him each year he attends, "The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry". Various stickers having to do with Harry and "Hogwarts" come with the set, allowing you to decorate the "trunk", which I found to be lots of fun. The books when you read them speak for themselves, of course. This book set is perfect for Harry Potter memorabilia collectors.

I was very happy about receiving all the books in one case, but i was disappointed that the case is made from cardboard. i was under the impression this would be a sturdy box made from some other materials. aside from that disappointment, this is an excellent product.

Ok so i read the first book before i got this boxset but i'm so glad i did, these books are amazing and the box it comes with is NOT as bad as people make it sound it is cardboard but so what its pretty cool actully and people say it will brake easy blah blah blah well so long as you dont play with it it should be fine and it looks cool so dont listen to those people with bad ratings because of some box and BUY THIS ITEM you won't regret it...... (i got this for my birthday in april but i was to lazy to post a review lol)

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This was a great set of hardcovered books I was very plesed with them. The box could have been better but you really pay for just the books.

This Harry Potter complete set will be enjoyed by most young Harry Potter fans. The seller could have made it even better by having made available the child's name and chosen address written on the box's shipping tag done by an experienced calligrapher, and even perfect if each book would have been autographed by the author, with perhaps a special letter from her to the child. Most parents or grandparents would have been willing to shoulder the extra costs of making this item a treasured heirloom for years to come.

This review is for the books, not necessarily the packaging this particular set is sold with.

When the Harry Potter hype first started, I was a little annoyed. I just couldn't understand the big deal. But, of course, I hadn't read any of the books yet. In fact, it wasn't until book five came out that I finally started reading them. I became interested after having seen a portion of the first movie while channel surfing.

It's so obvious it shouldn't be necessary, but as a practicing witch I feel compelled to mention that the "magic" practiced in Harry Potter is not real... obviously. True magick is far more subtle and much less reliant on wands and special ingredients. But make not mistake: The enchantment Harry places on the reader is quite real. It is impossible not to fall in love with Harry, Dumbledore, Hagrid.... all of whom feel so real to me.

Rowling's extensive knowledge of mythology is formidable and the moral lessons woven within the plot make this epic tale a definite read for children and adults of all faiths. It is all about the classic struggle between good and evil, right and wrong. Now we Christians who rail against the books haven't read them. The architects of the bible dictates that all witchcraft is evil only because they didn't want any competition. How is a priest walking through a congregation waving a censor filled with burning incense and reciting verses in latin any different than a Pagan burning incense and reciting a spell? There's no difference. Just that the Christians believe it is their divine right to practice magic and anyone else who does is evil.

I'm still in mourning after reading the last of the series. These books were a big part of our lives (mine and my children's) for several years. If you haven't read Harry Potter yet, please do. If you're a parent, please don't deny your children this experience. As time moves on, Harry Potter will be counted among the other classics in literature.

I believe coming out with a box set was a wonderfull idea and i had been waiting for a boxset. My only problem was that the box the books were in wasnt better quality. I belive they should have made it out of something else other than carbord.

Harry Potter is a phenomenon with witches, warlocks, treachery, flying chickens, and more! Now that you've read all of HP books what can you read that is of the same genre, quality, and passion?? Type in Robert E. Howard in Amazon search and start with 'The Coming Of Conan The Cimmerian' by Del Rey with the first story The Phoenix on the Sword, The Frost-Giant's Daughter, The God in the Bowl, and to the last story a full novel called The Devil in Iron. It's beautifully illustrated every few pages by Mark Schultz which adds value and more!

Excerpt on back of book 'Conan is one of the greatest fictional heroes ever created--a swordsman who cuts a swarth across the lands of the Hyborian Age, facing powerful sorcerers, deadly creatures, and ruthless armies of thieves and reavers.

Collected in this volume, profusely illustrated by artist Mark Schultz, are Howard's first 13 Conan stories, appearing in their original versions--in some cases for the first time in more than 70 years--and in order Howard wrote them.'

'Howard was a true storyteller--one of the first, and certainly among the best, you'll find in heroic fantasy. If you've never read him before, you're in for a real treat.'

Highly Recommend all of the Del Rey books of REH Conan's, Kull, Bran Mak Morn, Solomon Kane, Crimson Shadows, The Best of REH Vol 1 & 2, The Last of the Trunk and Selected Letters of REH Foundation, Blood & Thunder, The Life & Art of REH by Mark Finn, One Who Walked Alone by Novalyne Price, and The Beast from the Abyss about cats -my favorite. Enjoy!!

I bought this set for my brother-in-law and he loved it! He's a HUGE Harry Potter fan (as am I) and bought them for him as a surprise after I had marred a few of his hardcover books.
They come in a cute trunk. Like I mentioned earlier: perfect for any Muggle!

I love the Harry Potter Series. JK Rowling created a world for me to escape to, and I'm thankful for that. Harry Potter is good for the soul. I recomend that you buy this product, however the box is only made of cardboard. So if you already have all 7 books in hardback, you don't really need this. The case will still be fun to display, especially if you have other Harry Potter merchandise. It even comes with stickers!

Harry Potter Boxset Books 1-7Very pleased with the overall product although I thought that the chest would have been made of a more substantial material.I think that it is good value for money.

Books are really nice hardbacks, but sheesh you figured the amount of money you spent to buy them they would put them in a nicer keepsake box instead of a crappy cardboard one.

The box of books arrived swiftly, well packaged with no damage. The 'collectible' Harry Potter 'trunk' is okay, but being printed cardboard, will probably get worn and torn quickly. The clasp is NOT self explanatory (unless, of course your name is Harry).

It's Harry Potter so you already know what to expect here. Hardcover, Unabridged, in a decorated Box. Buy the lot together is like buy 6 get 7th free, pretty decent deal. I enjoy the series.

So maybe I was the only person on earth that had not a single one of the Harry Potter books on my shelves, but now thanks to this wonderful set I have all seven, and in hardback!

The quality of the books is a given. All seven volumes in original hardback with original cover art. What's not to love.

It showed up in the box that it was shipped from at the manufacturer and inside is the collector's chest. Not really much more than a Point of Sale container in my opinion, but a decent effort was put into the art work to make the experience of recieving and opening it fun. I keep my books in the case just for kicks, but it should certainly not be the reason you decide to make this purchase, especially if you already have all the books.

Each book was individually shrink wrapped inside the chest and it also included a fun sticker book that any kid under age 7 is gonna love.

great value, great product, amazing stories (I am only half way through the 1st book, but already in love with the characters)

J.Vaughn

Perfect condition and one of the few sets that came with the decorative trunk to hold the books. Great transaction.

Well i like it and it is great my books are safe and they won't get damaged at all. I would tell more then a friend about it. I am gonna order from here again.

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.

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!!

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!!

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.

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.

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

We got this for my 11 year old Daughter for Christmas ( 2007 ). She was totally suprised to see all the books in 1 "chest". She is a huge HP fan. Even tho she has read all the books (But book 7 ) She thought this was the tops of all her presents. The Chest is a nice added bonus for storage of the books. My 11 year has really taken good care to not rip or tear up the chest. I'm really glad we got this for her.

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.

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.

good deal with box although its made of cardboard, but better then the regular set priced at $200 at indigo and with no box!

It goes without saying that the Harry Potter books are great. Everyone knows that so I really can't add much there; however, the special box that the books comes in is what makes the difference with this package.

If I were rating this on just the packaging, I would probably give it 1 or 2 stars at best. But the books are part of the deal so I didn't go that low. My wife got this as a present for me and I'm looking forward to sharing these books with my little son one day. In the meantime I had to put it away because he could destroy the whole package in a few minutes. The flimsy lock on the front is a joke.

In conclusion, if you want all the books in the series without fuss this is for you. If you want them in a sturdy, long-lasting case, you might want to look elsewhere.

Wow - what else can I say - the box set is exquisitely presented with all books in beautiful covers and condition - the box is cardboard, and the rope string on either side is very strong. I actually did think that the box was going to be wood, but it's still very impressive nonetheless. It also comes with a little activity kit with some harry potter stuff in it.

A good buy for someone wanting a collector's item - I unwrapped my books, which came in a solid plastic wrap around all seven - but if you want to keep them in collector's condition, I would consider keeping them sealed in if you already have other copies of the books. The box is a nice, snug fit around the books, so there's no damage, room for creasing or snagging. An excellent buy.

Very pleased with the quality of the product and the fast delivery. Thank you AmazonHarry Potter Boxset Books 1-7

To maintain a cohesive focus for a series this long, and this complex takes diligence, determination and a focus of a true hero. I hear we can expect no less for Lynn Hardy's new series Prophecy of the Flame: Love's Dawning. Some are calling it "the evolution of Harry Potter.

I think this is a must have for any young reader. My 8 y/o loves this set because of the trunk. I wish it could have been wood and the latch seems a bit flimsy but it looks good and has stickers that you can decorate it with.

Okay. I was probably expecting too much. After all, we are talking about a set that includes 7 hardcover books for a little over $100. However, the pictures on the web site made the "trunk" look way more substantial than it really is. This case is not worth more than a couple of bucks. So, if you can get the books individually for less, I would.

This set looks fantastic, and I love the stickers that come with it.

I couldn't give it 5 stars because unfortunately the artwork on the individual dust covers, while done in wonderful colour and style, is atrocious.

This is a great price for a really nice set of hardcover books. It looks great and will last a long time with good care.

The chest was a really great idea; but thank God Amazon had the set for cheaper than retail. I would have truly been irritated if I'd paid anything more than what the books could be purchased for individually. The chest is really cute, but not very good quality. Had a FANTASTIC time reading all the books though. I am 35 years old, work a "full-time" job, and still managed to read all 7 books in 3 weeks. I had to! I have 4 nephews and a niece who were bound to let the ending slip. Super stories, sad to see the end.

EXCELLENT OVERALL! The only disappointment was the TRUNK is actually just cardboard. So, they're charging all of this extra $ for a "cardboard" storage box. Great though!

Super fast shipping during the holiday season brought this product into our home. The item was in perfect condition upon arrival and was just as described.
Would purchase from this seller again! Very happy customer :)

THIS IS THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANYONE WHOSE A HARRY POTTER FAN. MY WIFE THANKED ME SO MUCH WHEN I PRESENTED IT TO HER AS A GIFT. AND IT ALSO COMES WITH A COLLECTABLE BOX THAT LOOKS LIKE HARRY'S TRUNK IIN THE MOVIE.

The package of almost 8 kilograms contains the complete book set in the style box and also a set of Hogwart's stickers. Everything is of a great quality and it has surprised me to get the set of such a style and magic atmosphere! It is very easy to take out each book from the box, because there is enough space. But not too much for books to move unwillingly. Each book is bound in a cloth and over it, there is a splendid paper cover with a glossy, plastic title. The text inside is perfectly readable. I would like to recommend it to real fans as a brilliant peace of magic into your book-case.

I had eyed the paperback copies of this series (6 of 7 books) but prefer the hardback version which in this case contained all 7. That fact is why I settled on this set. I was disappointed with the cardboard box which is part of the cost of this set. I was really hoping for something to keep my books packed closely together that would last. The publisher really dropped the ball on that as it is one of those times that two versions of the series would have been best. I think they should have put out a cheap version of the box (this one) for those that just want to pick up the books together and a quality box for those that want the whole package. I know I would have gladly paid more for a good display box. Another fact to note is that those looking for first editions will find that Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix is a second edition. Overall though, it is a convenient way to pick up all 7 books and usually cheaper this way.

I first saw the book set at wal-mart and there boxes were all bent and one even had a hole in it. When I got it from amazon the box was in perfect shape. I only have one complaint. The part that acts like the hinge rips when you open it. Once I found this out I have not opened it since. I am just going to have it for show because that was my original plan. And the next time I open it I am just going to open it up enough just to get the books out. not all the way.

This item was beautiful and in great condition. It also arrived much sooner than I expected, which was nice. My only complaint is that one book (book 5) was rather seriously damaged. It looked like a manufacturing fault - like something had gone wrong during binding which caused the cover to buckle.

I have been so happy with my boxed set of all 7 Harry Potter books. I read all seven of them in 33 days. It is something that I will keep and pass down to my grandchildren as a collector's item. I was very pleased with the time it took to get them. They were shipped on a Friday and I received them the following Monday. I was very happy with the amount of time it to took for the books to get to me.

A very satisfied costumer.