I have owned or own all three. all great games. at 5K, in that good shape, I would buy it. If you dont like it, it would be an easy flip. I guess the problem is that you still wouldnt have your LOTR or STTNG. but IMHO, you wouldnt be disappointed with theTZ. awesome game with plenty to do. I personally love my LOTR and it is never leaving my collection. Of those three I think its the better game...(now how someone says they "cant stand it (LOTR) is beyond me , especially when they like TZ and STTNG, with deep rules etc, that are similar to LOTR in that sense. Unless they just hate the movie, i guess.) Go with the TZ and you wont be disappointed.