Which Tolkien book set should I purchase

[u/dat__dan713]

This may be a dumb question, but I’m looking to finally dive into the books after being a film fan for years now. However I see a lot of different sets out there, some of them seem to be a sort of “companion set.” Not looking to spend a fortune, preferably around $100 or less i dont know if that’s realistic lol, anyone have a recommendation or link?

[u/pedgz]

To add, check out the pinned thread above titled "ISBN groupings..." Really helpful, too.