The eBay BS Game: Questionable items, Stephen King signatures, sellers

[lophophoras]

I sent a message to the seller and told him that he should contact King and complain because he spelled his last name wrong.

:wtf:

[lophophoras]

This is the response I got from the seller:

"Check any of his autographs; anywhere, and you will notice that this is how he signs his name. For what reason; I don't know. It was signed not long after the release of this book in Massechusetts or New England, or one of those upper states, in a bookstore. This was a gift from my brother-in-law who attended the book-signing while on a trip."

I responded back with : Stephen KING does not spell his last name "KAIG".

[Brice]

:lol:

I'm surprised at you people. Clearly what happened here is the seller's brother-in-law made a time machine and travelled back to a time when King was doing an especially copious amounts of drugs, got the signature, and then gave it away. Now the recipient is selling this fine book WITH a COA. A COfuckin'A! Some people just don't want to believe. :nope:

[lophophoras]

That's got to be it Brice!

I am so ashamed I doubted that seller.

:nope:

:P

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

... when King was doing an especially copious amounts of drugs...

...which, along with the beer, produced his best works! :)

[Brice]

Definitely some of them.

[Rahfa]

I asked where this was signed to the seller and he sent back this in reply:
"...it was signed in a bookstore in New England, or Massachusetts. I can call him when he gets back from his business trip, tomorrow, to be sure. He travels quite a bit, and actually saw the sign about the book signing when he drove by, and thought it would be cool just to go in and see him..." He also mentions his brother has a COA for it too, like that matters.

So...

huh...so he stumbled by some random signing...

...thought it would be cool...

...and the bookstore wasn't content with the signing, but also handed out COAs apparently to!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

:angry::pullhair:

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-STEWART-ONAN-x2-signed-1st-w-DJ-FAITHFUL_W0QQitemZ130353349704QQcmdZViewItemQQptZA ntiquarian_Collectible?hash=item1e59aa4448

Not a whole lot to say about this one

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[gsvec]

Good Onan :D bad King :shoot:

[Brice]

Yeah, I couldn't say either way regarding O'nan's sig, but that King is just terrible.

[Patrick]

My 3rd grader could fake King's sig better than that.

And he doesn't even know cursive.

[willie3]

I like how this bidder, k***r, bids to find the high bid amount then retracts his bid.
13 bid retractions in the last 30 days, 2 on the Stand S/L, 1 yesterday & 1 today.
Talk about BS :onfire:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300381019404&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220531837923&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Karl

[SkippyD023]

Maybe he needs a keyboard with bigger number keys so he stops entering the wrong amount each time. I could see how once might be an honest mistake but to do it 13 times in 30 days, come on!!!

[tippy4]

Anyone see this?

AUTHOR STEPHEN KING SIGNED GUNSLINGER BOOK ON TAPE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170423890135&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123)

The signature looks good to me, but autograph dealers make me cringe.

I think someone got a good deal.

This is not the signed/numbered edition, but a good deal just the same.

[turtlex]

Anyone see this?

AUTHOR STEPHEN KING SIGNED GUNSLINGER BOOK ON TAPE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170423890135&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123)

The signature looks good to me, but autograph dealers make me cringe.

I think someone got a good deal.

This is not the signed/numbered edition, but a good deal just the same.

Wow! Yeah, that is a deal. A great deal.
It's not a S/L - those had the number right below Sai King's autograph.

[Rahfa]

Signed in the same silver ink as the s/l though...probably an unnumbered variant from that edition...

Yeah, good deal for an authentic signature...but can't say I'd be that excited about it at any price.

[burial]

So what do you thing about it?

Different Seasons (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-1ST-EDITION-DIFFERENT-SEASONS-1982_W0QQitemZ280444630289QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item414bcd7511)

Is it legit?

[jhanic]

So what do you thing about it?

Different Seasons (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-1ST-EDITION-DIFFERENT-SEASONS-1982_W0QQitemZ280444630289QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item414bcd7511)

Is it legit?

There's something that just doesn't look right to me. I could be mistaken, though.

John

[Sam]

So what do you thing about it?

Different Seasons (http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-1ST-EDITION-DIFFERENT-SEASONS-1982_W0QQitemZ280444630289QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item414bcd7511)

Is it legit?

Even if it IS legit, I think the current price is too high for a book in such poor condition.

[Rahfa]

It's def. legit...sig. matches the style from that time, as does the inscription.

But you'd need to spend the money for a first edition to get a dustjacket w/a price...if you wanted a signed edition, it's still not a bad price...not a great one either. The book's kind of beat up, but a decent d/j would cover that up.

[Sam]

If it were just a case of a beat up looking book, I would agree with you Rahfa, but it looks to me that the actual binding of the book has been compromised along the interior of the spine. The last picture clearly shows where the endpapers have started to spilt and this indicates a seperation of the spine from the book. Plus there is obvious water damage to the pages when you see the edge of the book. It may not be extensive damage, but I feel it's enough to warrant a lower price than it currently has. However, that's MY price. Someone obviously feels the book is worth that much and as long as they are happy with the purchase when the auction is over, that's really all that matters.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

I like how this bidder, k***r, bids to find the high bid amount then retracts his bid.
13 bid retractions in the last 30 days, 2 on the Stand S/L, 1 yesterday & 1 today.
Talk about BS :onfire:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300381019404&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220531837923&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Karl

Just curious, Is it odd that this copy of The Stand is an unnumbered S/L edition. Meaning that it says this is copy #________ of (whatever). But there is no number written in that space. Is that common.

[Rahfa]

If it were just a case of a beat up looking book, I would agree with you Rahfa, but it looks to me that the actual binding of the book has been compromised along the interior of the spine. The last picture clearly shows where the endpapers have started to spilt and this indicates a seperation of the spine from the book. Plus there is obvious water damage to the pages when you see the edge of the book. It may not be extensive damage, but I feel it's enough to warrant a lower price than it currently has. However, that's MY price. Someone obviously feels the book is worth that much and as long as they are happy with the purchase when the auction is over, that's really all that matters.

You're right...I didn't look closely enough to see that damage...

Still an 'okay' price for a legit signed first, but not one I'd ever go for.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Just curious, Is it odd that this copy of The Stand is an unnumbered S/L edition. Meaning that it says this is copy #________ of (whatever). But there is no number written in that space. Is that common.

According to Barry Levin there were approx 20 copies.

"This book was originally limited to 52 LETTERED copies and 1,250 NUMBERED copies. With about 20 out-of-series (unlettered and unnumbered) copies produced to provide back-up in case of damage to in-series copies."

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Sooooo, that would make an out-of-series volume more rare than an lettered copy.:orely:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Sooooo, that would make an out-of-series volume more rare than an lettered copy.:orely:

Rarer yes, but no market for it, so its worth less.

[Sam]

It's kinda like finding a '65 Shelby that was accidently made without the side view mirror. You know it was made and sold like this, but that doesn't change it from anything besides a mistake.

[Patrick]

I like how this bidder, k***r, bids to find the high bid amount then retracts his bid.
13 bid retractions in the last 30 days, 2 on the Stand S/L, 1 yesterday & 1 today.
Talk about BS :onfire:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300381019404&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220531837923&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Karl
Maybe he needs a keyboard with bigger number keys so he stops entering the wrong amount each time. I could see how once might be an honest mistake but to do it 13 times in 30 days, come on!!!

21 bid retractions over the past six months, 12 within the last 30 days.

k***r (148 ) (http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBidderProfile&mode=1&item=220531837923&aid=k***r&eu=XlFi4376fBn5R3kwNWMwZk%2FYjtdkANGqwI7Ej908SE4%3 D&view=NONE&ssPageName=PageBidderProfileViewBids_None_ViewLink )

I'm surprised that eBay doesn't boot this person off the system. I wonder if they've been reprimanded.

(I don't read the small print in eBay's policies, I just agree to them.)

[Calla_Wolf]

Sooooo, that would make an out-of-series volume more rare than an lettered copy.:orely:

Rarer yes, but no market for it, so its worth less.

But a dream for the unscrupulous dealer. How easy it would be to pop a " 1 " or an " A " into that blank space. Or even " Author's Copy " or " Artist's Copy "

You get the idea

Not only do I say it could be done, I'm willing to bet it HAS been done.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Do lettered copies of the stand have that same page, or do they say "This is letter ____"

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

But a dream for the unscrupulous dealer. How easy it would be to pop a " 1 " or an " A " into that blank space. Or even " Author's Copy " or " Artist's Copy "

You get the idea

Not only do I say it could be done, I'm willing to bet it HAS been done.

There is a well known forgery of this that Barry R Levin has been trying to sell for years...

"The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition. New York: Doubleday, 1990. First edition thus, FORGED LETTERED STATE. Signed by King and Bernie Wrightson, the book's illustrator. This book was originally limited to 52 LETTERED copies and 1,250 NUMBERED copies. With about 20 out-of-series (unlettered and unnumbered) copies produced to provide back-up in case of damage to in-series copies. This copy was one of the rare (20 or less) out-of-series back-up copies to which someone added the letters "AP" to the limitation page, in an attempt to make this copy look like one of the 52 "LETTERED" copies. The forger did not know that the lettered copies had been marked "A" to "Z" and "AA" to "ZZ". No "AP" copy was ever produced. What we have here is an authentic limited edition, with authentic autographs, but which is a FORGED "LETTERED" state (or an authentic but altered rare out-of-series copy)."

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Do lettered copies of the stand have that same page, or do they say "This is letter ____"

Exactly the same page.

[Calla_Wolf]

But a dream for the unscrupulous dealer. How easy it would be to pop a " 1 " or an " A " into that blank space. Or even " Author's Copy " or " Artist's Copy "

You get the idea

Not only do I say it could be done, I'm willing to bet it HAS been done.

There is a well known forgery of this that Barry R Levin has been trying to sell for years...

"The Stand: The Complete and Uncut Edition. New York: Doubleday, 1990. First edition thus, FORGED LETTERED STATE. Signed by King and Bernie Wrightson, the book's illustrator. This book was originally limited to 52 LETTERED copies and 1,250 NUMBERED copies. With about 20 out-of-series (unlettered and unnumbered) copies produced to provide back-up in case of damage to in-series copies. This copy was one of the rare (20 or less) out-of-series back-up copies to which someone added the letters "AP" to the limitation page, in an attempt to make this copy look like one of the 52 "LETTERED" copies. The forger did not know that the lettered copies had been marked "A" to "Z" and "AA" to "ZZ". No "AP" copy was ever produced. What we have here is an authentic limited edition, with authentic autographs, but which is a FORGED "LETTERED" state (or an authentic but altered rare out-of-series copy)."

:scared::scared::scared:
Wow...look at that asking price
Nuts

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Wow...look at that asking price
Nuts

That's why it has been on sale for years. It will never sell at that price.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

21 bid retractions over the past six months, 12 within the last 30 days.
I'm surprised that eBay doesn't boot this person off the system. I wonder if they've been reprimanded.


This person needs a kick up the a*se and reported to ebay.

This person's ID is: killbourne_kram

[Calla_Wolf]

Wow...look at that asking price
Nuts

That's why it has been on sale for years. It will never sell at that price.

Attempted piracy, I'd call that :pirate:

There used to be a time when dealers set the price and the market. That changed when ebay, and similar sites, took off. Now it's the buyers who set market value, a fact that sellers ignore at their peril. Knowledgeable buyers will always steer clear of inflated prices, and the number of knowledgeable buyers is growing every year. They will, of course, happily pay a marked up price as long as it remains in the realms of reasonableness, but when confronted by silly prices, they will vote with their feet and go elsewhere.

[burial]

Does anyone know the seller thecomicmonster (http://myworld.ebay.com/thecomicmonster/)?

He's got plenty comics signed by Robin Furth, Peter David and some stuff singed by Bernie Wrightson...

[turtlex]

Does anyone know the seller thecomicmonster (http://myworld.ebay.com/thecomicmonster/)?

He's got plenty comics signed by Robin Furth, Peter David and some stuff singed by Bernie Wrightson...

Hey burial, I can't get to this link from work - but it's not out of the question that he got those sigs at a comic con, or even had a signing. Does the seller list an actual brick and mortar comic shop?

Robin signs for several places - including The Signed Page. Both Peter and Bernie do the bigger comic conventions. And Robin's been known to do one or two as well.

ETA: though this isn't probably the thread to get into details - a signed comic which is NOT CGC graded/certified isn't worth a lot on the comic collectors market.

[DavidK44]

Does anyone know the seller thecomicmonster (http://myworld.ebay.com/thecomicmonster/)?

He's got plenty comics signed by Robin Furth, Peter David and some stuff singed by Bernie Wrightson...

He's well-known in the comic art collecting groups as an eBay flipper. He has a lot of people working for him who stand in line at conventions to purchase commissions, get autographs, etc., and then immediately re-sell on eBay.

The art collecting contingent get upset because the flippers take spots that might have gone to real fans. The flippers argue that they're providing a service to those who can't make it to conventions.

I haven't heard anything to suggest that any of his material is not genuine.

[Sam]

Robin signs for several places - including The Signed Page. Both Peter and Bernie do the bigger comic conventions. And Robin's been known to do one or two as well.

ETA: though this isn't probably the thread to get into details - a signed comic which is NOT CGC graded/certified isn't worth a lot on the comic collectors market.

It has been some years since I was involved in the retail side of the comic world, but I know that signatures often add little value to a comic book UNLESS 1) the signer is not a prolific signer, or 2) the signer is dead, or 3) the signer is an uber-famous person at that moment. Case in point, Todd McFarlane at one time did a signing for the HeroesCon. Due to his immense popularity there was a HUGE turnout. So big that signatures were limited to only two items per person. McFarlane signed (four hours if I remember, maybe more) for all the people in line, but no one was allowed back in line. Because of the limitation, those signatures gained by flippers immediately went on the selling floor at a premium. I even saw one seller had a sign up stating he had McFarlane signed books "No lines, no wait". Today though, I doubt those books are worth anything close to the values at that time (1993/94).

I have no idea how a CGC grading would affect the value of any comic since around my way, a CGC grading adds no value at all.

[turtlex]

I have no idea how a CGC grading would affect the value of any comic since around my way, a CGC grading adds no value at all.


Sam - CGC actually has a Signature Series where they send a rep and that rep is with you when the comic is signed and then sent to CGC. It gaurantees that date of the signature and that the signature is real. They're very good investments. ( CGC Signature Series or SS, is a yellow label )

[Sam]

That's a very good way to guarantee the validity of signatures.:thumbsup: However, what I meant was that none of the comic shops around me deal with CGC graded books. Two of them won't even buy CGC graded books because their customers won't buy them. If I were to take a CGC graded book to either of those two stores right now, I wouldn't be able to sell or trade it for anything more than the trade value of a loose copy of the book in the same condition. That's what I mean when I say that a CGC grading adds no value in my area.

[Rahfa]

So funny....because CGC is all that sells on ebay...

But...it make sense that there's a difference...if I walk into a comic store and buy some rare/old comic, I'm going to want to take it out and read it at least once. If I buy on ebay maybe it's not as personal an experience, and I'm happy to have it entombed on a slab.

I like the concept behind CGC, but not the actual practice...since the book can't ever be read again it just makes no sense to me.

[SkippyD023]

Take a look at this listing. I didn't know this book was so valuable. They are supposedly selling for "well over $1000 ... more if signed"

http://cgi.ebay.com/Carrie-Salems-Lot-the-Shining-by-Stephen-King-2002_W0QQitemZ170430033468QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item27ae6bee3c

I should feel real happy, I picked up my copy for less than $5. Maybe it's time to sell!!

[jhanic]

At most, he should be asking $10 for this. I wish I was in the same dream world as he is.

John

[Patrick]

But, John, he takes Best Offers!

[Ricky]

Wow. Even it it were signed twice, I wouldn't pay $1,000. For something that's just a regular book, what makes him believe it's worth that much? :|

[lophophoras]

Wow. Even it it were signed twice, I wouldn't pay $1,000. For something that's just a regular book, what makes him believe it's worth that much? :|

He's probably smoking something.

:orely:

[artan]

The image isn't clear enough...and I can't understand if it is ok...what do you think about this?

Stephen-King-Under-The-Dome-Autographed-Book (http://cgi.ebay.it/Stephen-King-Under-The-Dome-Autographed-Book_W0QQitemZ390124309359QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5ad5388b6f)

[at_one]

The image isn't clear enough...and I can't understand if it is ok...what do you think about this?

Stephen-King-Under-The-Dome-Autographed-Book (http://cgi.ebay.it/Stephen-King-Under-The-Dome-Autographed-Book_W0QQitemZ390124309359QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5ad5388b6f)

Even if the sig is legit it is fugly!!!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The image isn't clear enough...and I can't understand if it is ok...what do you think about this?

Stephen-King-Under-The-Dome-Autographed-Book (http://cgi.ebay.it/Stephen-King-Under-The-Dome-Autographed-Book_W0QQitemZ390124309359QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5ad5388b6f)

IMO :nope:

We have our first fake Under the Dome making an appearance on Ebay. It was just a matter of time.

If it is real, King was having a rough night.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Randall Flagg]

Pure rubbish.

[Hutch]

I think it is real. Albeit real sloppy. There sometimes comes a point when an authentic signature is too sloppy to resell. This one may have crossed that point. The bottom line is that if I was looking to buy a signed UTD....I'd have to pass on this one.


The image isn't clear enough...and I can't understand if it is ok...what do you think about this?

Stephen-King-Under-The-Dome-Autographed-Book (http://cgi.ebay.it/Stephen-King-Under-The-Dome-Autographed-Book_W0QQitemZ390124309359QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5ad5388b6f)

[artan]

If it is real, King was having a rough night.
Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Ahahahahha :wtf:



We have our first fake Under the Dome making an appearance on Ebay. It was just a matter of time.
Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Maybe the first one but not the last one I think....
Look this one...

STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-IN-PERSON-UNDER-THE-DOME-1ST-EDITON_ (http://cgi.ebay.it/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-IN-PERSON-UNDER-THE-DOME-1ST-EDITON_W0QQitemZ330385573582QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4cec83c6ce)

[Ricky]

That's a tough one. I'd say fake though due to the "g" being too swoopy and "complete". The underline is too long and signature too slanted.

[jhanic]

I agree, it's pretty bad. I'd ask the seller for more details and proof of when and where it was signed. Without a definite answer, I'd avoid it.

John

[gsvec]

ETA: That second auction is suspect though, based solely on the 'g'.

None of the signatures I've seen on UTD are that great, IMO. Poor guy's gotta have writer's cramp with the signing tour, plus age, etc., are starting to take their tolls. Here are the 4 sigs I have on UTD copies - I think I might question some of them if I didn't personally know they were legit. Sorry about the crappy pic quality . . .

SK Trades - gray & white

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/B%20-%20SK%20Trade%20Editions/Signed/UTDGr-Sig.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/B%20-%20SK%20Trade%20Editions/Signed/UTDWh-Sig.jpg

S/L - UK & US

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/A%20-%20SK%20Limited%20Editions/Signed/UTDSL-UKSig.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/A%20-%20SK%20Limited%20Editions/Signed/UTDSL-USSig.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

ETA: That second auction is suspect though, based solely on the 'g'.

None of the signatures I've seen on UTD are that great, IMO. Poor guy's gotta have writer's cramp with the signing tour, plus age, etc., are starting to take their tolls. Here are the 4 sigs I have on UTD copies - I think I might question some of them if I didn't personally know they were legit. Sorry about the crappy pic quality . . .

SK Trades - gray & white

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/B%20-%20SK%20Trade%20Editions/Signed/UTDGr-Sig.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/B%20-%20SK%20Trade%20Editions/Signed/UTDWh-Sig.jpg

S/L - UK & US

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/A%20-%20SK%20Limited%20Editions/Signed/UTDSL-UKSig.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e73/gsvec/Stephen%20King%20Collection/A%20-%20SK%20Limited%20Editions/Signed/UTDSL-USSig.jpg

I would take any of your signatures over this one in the auction

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/Questionable_Sig.jpg

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Rahfa]

Yeah, that one's real...but I'd never want it.

[Patrick]

Clearly both of those auction items' signatures are real. They each come with a COA.





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[Room 217 Caretaker]

OK. Real

Let me ask our members this

If you received this signature at a signing would you ask King to redo it or just walk away after standing in line for 3 hours?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Randall Flagg]

OK. Real

Let me ask our members this

If you received this signature at a signing would you ask King to redo it or just walk away after standing in line for 3 hours?

Mulleins
Cumberland VA
I'd put it on ebay.:P

[Rahfa]

Haha...you'd be hustled along so fast you'd never have the chance to ask again...

However, I'd just take it and be happy...it would have been signed "to" me and that's acceptable.

[Sam]

Get back in line and try for another sig. Sell the worst one on ebay.

[lophophoras]

Get back in line and try for another sig. Sell the worst one on ebay.

Ditto...

[Room 217 Caretaker]

:wtf::wtf::wtf:

All good answers.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[artan]

After standing in line for 3 hours...I could think...I could do it better

:rofl::wtf::rofl:

And at the end I don't like these signature....even if they are real...I think.

I know that some authors use STAMPS...
(i.e. Chuck Palahniuck)

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8773/immaginevog.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/immaginevog.jpg/)

...I think it could reduce the number of fake signatures...
Would you like the signature with stamp for a SK book?

[Sam]

IF an author is known to use stamps or some other type of mark to guarantee the signature is authentic, I don't think there's really any problem with that. For example, King had several books signed and sold through the Haven Foundation. If the Haven Foundation had used some sort of stamp or permanent sticker to mark them as authentic AND from the Haven Foundation, I don't think there would have been any real problem with it.

[Patrick]

Ralph's question: I wouldn't think you'd have another chance, but if so, I would get a second book signed rather than the first one twice. Ultimately I would keep the book anyway if he signed it right in front of me - that in and of itself would make it special to me and I wouldn't care what the secondary market thought of it.



I think Palahniuk uses custom stamps because they are cool and fun. It's only a bonus side effect that they also help with authenticity.

[SkippyD023]

Can anyone tell me if this is a legit Bernie Wrightson signature. I tried comparing it to others I found online but they all seem different. Any help would be appreciated.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/SkippyD023/BernieWSig.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Can anyone tell me if this is a legit Bernie Wrightson signature. I tried comparing it to others I found online but they all seem different. Any help would be appreciated.

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx254/SkippyD023/BernieWSig.jpg

That looks OK to me. :)

[Patrick]

Related questions: Does Wrightson's signature get faked much? Should that be a concern to watch for? I was not under the impression that his signature adds enough value to items to bother. Perhaps I am mistaken.

[Hutch]

these are not the original endpages... they have been replaced.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-RARE-SIGNED-1st-CARRIE-Tabitha-Tabby-Book_W0QQitemZ380197620335QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item58858b4a6f

[jhanic]

Thanks, Hutch. Of course, look who the seller is!

John

[Randall Flagg]

What an absolute attempt to mislead. Sorry Flatsigned, but in my opinion you are a person I would recommend avoiding.

[turtlex]

I sent a question through eBay asking about the end papers - wonder if he'll reply?


Dear Flatsigned - It appears that this book has had the endpapers replaced. The one's pictured here are not original. Your auction doesn't mention this fact. Please advise.

[willie3]

Check this one out...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Joe-Hill-20th-Century-Ghosts-HC-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ320474058322QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMag azines?hash=item4a9dbe0e52

Looks like it is one of the "Only 48 of these special commissioned books will be signed, numbered, lined & dated by Joe" for 'kickbuttbooks'.

Proven by Ralph Mulleins to be FAKE.


Karl

[Randall Flagg]

Fraudulent.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

That's one of the fraudulent copies.

I'll contact the seller and explain. Wish me luck.

mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Rahfa]

What was the backstory of that? I can't find the original post...

[willie3]

What was the backstory of that? I can't find the original post...

Last page of the mulleins collections thread.

Karl

[Randall Flagg]

What was the backstory of that? I can't find the original post...

Last page of the mulleins collections thread.

Karl
Thanks Karl.
Over time the last page of Mulliens thread will change. the post # is 209 in this thread (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=9183&page=9).

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

kinda sad that 8 people have already bid on this.

ocean front property (http://cgi.ebay.com/Signed-1st-Edition-Dolores-Claiborne-by-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ150413141795QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item2305526723)

[Sam]

Screw that. Even if it were real, I'd need a better look at the signature before I'd bid.

[Brice]

Strange that he doesn't mention it being "signed" twice.

[ChristineB]

Even with the bad pictures it looks like a fake to me. *sigh*

[artan]

kinda sad that 8 people have already bid on this.

ocean front property (http://cgi.ebay.com/Signed-1st-Edition-Dolores-Claiborne-by-Stephen-King_W0QQitemZ150413141795QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item2305526723)

I'm not a super expert, but I don't like it too...

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Thoughts about this sig? (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-BEST-AMERICAN-SHORT-STORIES-Book_W0QQitemZ380204877639QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item5885fa0747)

[jhanic]

My gut feel is that it's probably okay, but considering the seller, I'd avoid it anyway.

http://thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?t=8889

John

[ChristineB]

Thoughts about this sig? (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-BEST-AMERICAN-SHORT-STORIES-Book_W0QQitemZ380204877639QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item5885fa0747)

Looks just like the one out of my UTD.

[Brice]

Better check your bookshelf then. :P

[namelessnpoor]

This an awful sig !!! A fake UTD !!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Under-the-Dome-1-1_W0QQitemZ290402692935QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Ficti on_Books?hash=item439d596f47

[jhanic]

This an awful sig !!! A fake UTD !!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Under-the-Dome-1-1_W0QQitemZ290402692935QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Ficti on_Books?hash=item439d596f47

That one IS terrible!

John

[namelessnpoor]

This an awful sig !!! A fake UTD !!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Under-the-Dome-1-1_W0QQitemZ290402692935QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Ficti on_Books?hash=item439d596f47

That one IS terrible!

John

I contacted the guy and told him the sig was fake and he should end the auction, and surprisingly enough he already ended it. Might be a good person !

[Patrick]

Thoughts about this sig? (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-BEST-AMERICAN-SHORT-STORIES-Book_W0QQitemZ380204877639QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item5885fa0747)
Looks just like the one out of my UTD.
The sig looks good to me.

[frik]

Thoughts about this sig? (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-BEST-AMERICAN-SHORT-STORIES-Book_W0QQitemZ380204877639QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item5885fa0747)
Looks just like the one out of my UTD.
The sig looks good to me.

And to me.

sk

[ChristineB]

Better check your bookshelf then. :P

*bounds to her bookshelf and frantically checks her one true treasure in the collection--out of breath she states:* Oh thank the gods it's still there!

The funny part about your statement is that he lives about 5 miles from me...

[ChristineB]

This an awful sig !!! A fake UTD !!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Under-the-Dome-1-1_W0QQitemZ290402692935QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Ficti on_Books?hash=item439d596f47

That one IS terrible!

John

I contacted the guy and told him the sig was fake and he should end the auction, and surprisingly enough he already ended it. Might be a good person !

Well, I have to say that with the below on the listing I don't think I will ever trust him, since he put this sig up for auction at all.


AUTHENTICITY: I am a member of UACC (Universal Autograph Collectors Club). As a collector, I am very particular of the quality of autographs that I both sell and collect. You can always be guaranteed that when you purchase one of my items, you are getting a nothing but the best authentic autograph. I have built a solid reputation as selling only authentic autographs for almost 20 years. Bid with absolute confidence.

[Sam]

However, the fact that he originally may not have known it was a fake says nothing. If he collects autographs, he may not be familiar with King's like we are. That he removed the listing and has not, so far, relisted it speaks volumes.

[namelessnpoor]

This an awful sig !!! A fake UTD !!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Under-the-Dome-1-1_W0QQitemZ290402692935QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Ficti on_Books?hash=item439d596f47

That one IS terrible!

John

I contacted the guy and told him the sig was fake and he should end the auction, and surprisingly enough he already ended it. Might be a good person !

Well, I have to say that with the below on the listing I don't think I will ever trust him, since he put this sig up for auction at all.


AUTHENTICITY: I am a member of UACC (Universal Autograph Collectors Club). As a collector, I am very particular of the quality of autographs that I both sell and collect. You can always be guaranteed that when you purchase one of my items, you are getting a nothing but the best authentic autograph. I have built a solid reputation as selling only authentic autographs for almost 20 years. Bid with absolute confidence.


He actually emailed me back and thanked me for letting him know. He said after i emailed him he researched it and realized it did not match Kings signature so he pulled the auction immediately. He said he was glad i pointed it out to him and that he was emabarassed for even listing it. He claims he bought it from someone and basically he was duped himself.
Could all be true, could be a cover but atleast he pulled it and hasn't relisted it.

[Brice]

Better check your bookshelf then. :P

*bounds to her bookshelf and frantically checks her one true treasure in the collection--out of breath she states:* Oh thank the gods it's still there!

The funny part about your statement is that he lives about 5 miles from me...


:lol:

[Calla_Wolf]

This makes me VOMIT :onfire::onfire:

JUNK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STEPHEN-KING-IT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING_W0QQitemZ110501262576QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bo oks_Fiction_GL?hash=item19ba6374f0)

And THIS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-Author-Signed-Everythings-Eventual_W0QQitemZ110501486625QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU S_Fiction_Books?hash=item19ba66e021) isn't much better

[Tito_Villa]

They make me sad :(

[jhanic]

The second one has been removed.

John

[gsvec]

What was that 2nd one, Ceri? I only ask because I reported one yesterday that was absolutely terrible and had one of those illustrious COAs from a reputable company. Although if you LOOKED at the COA, it wasn't even for the book in the auction! :pullhair: Hoping it was the one removed (but I can't even remember which SK book it was).

And I reported the first one. Ridiculous.

[Darkmaniscoming]

srry i dont have regular internet access to remove them any more, i will try to do my best to still kill 'em when i can...:(

[Calla_Wolf]

This makes me VOMIT :onfire::onfire:

JUNK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STEPHEN-KING-IT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING_W0QQitemZ110501262576QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bo oks_Fiction_GL?hash=item19ba6374f0)

And THIS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-Author-Signed-Everythings-Eventual_W0QQitemZ110501486625QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU S_Fiction_Books?hash=item19ba66e021) isn't much better

BOTH GONE

<GRIN>

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

This makes me VOMIT :onfire::onfire:

JUNK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STEPHEN-KING-IT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING_W0QQitemZ110501262576QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bo oks_Fiction_GL?hash=item19ba6374f0)

And THIS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-Author-Signed-Everythings-Eventual_W0QQitemZ110501486625QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU S_Fiction_Books?hash=item19ba66e021) isn't much better

BOTH GONE

<GRIN>

I didn't see them before they were removed, but they couldn't be worse than this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-1975-1ST-EDITION_W0QQitemZ280473051595QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item414d7f21cb

...and the seller is called, "authenticsignedfirsteditions". Cheeky!

[namelessnpoor]

This makes me VOMIT :onfire::onfire:

JUNK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STEPHEN-KING-IT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING_W0QQitemZ110501262576QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bo oks_Fiction_GL?hash=item19ba6374f0)

And THIS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-Author-Signed-Everythings-Eventual_W0QQitemZ110501486625QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU S_Fiction_Books?hash=item19ba66e021) isn't much better

BOTH GONE

<GRIN>

As soon as i saw your post, i looked at both ads and i reported both to ebay. Hopefully that helped remove them also !!! they were horrible

[biomieg]

This 'lovely' signed first edition (http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-1975-1ST-EDITION_W0QQitemZ280473051595QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item414d7f21cb) burns my retinas and hurts my brain...

[jhanic]

This 'lovely' signed first edition (http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-1975-1ST-EDITION_W0QQitemZ280473051595QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item414d7f21cb) burns my retinas and hurts my brain...

And it's not a first edition.

John

[turtlex]

This 'lovely' signed first edition (http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-1975-1ST-EDITION_W0QQitemZ280473051595QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item414d7f21cb) burns my retinas and hurts my brain...



This 'lovely' signed first edition (http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-1975-1ST-EDITION_W0QQitemZ280473051595QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item414d7f21cb) burns my retinas and hurts my brain...

And it's not a first edition.

John

:rofl:

[Brice]

This makes me VOMIT :onfire::onfire:

JUNK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STEPHEN-KING-IT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING_W0QQitemZ110501262576QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Bo oks_Fiction_GL?hash=item19ba6374f0)

And THIS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-Author-Signed-Everythings-Eventual_W0QQitemZ110501486625QQcmdZViewItemQQptZU S_Fiction_Books?hash=item19ba66e021) isn't much better

BOTH GONE

<GRIN>

I didn't see them before they were removed, but they couldn't be worse than this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-1975-1ST-EDITION_W0QQitemZ280473051595QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item414d7f21cb

...and the seller is called, "authenticsignedfirsteditions". Cheeky!


Apparently that's because the seller name lousyf*ck*ngfrauds was taken.

[biomieg]

This 'lovely' signed first edition (http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-1975-1ST-EDITION_W0QQitemZ280473051595QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item414d7f21cb) burns my retinas and hurts my brain...

And it's not a first edition.

John

Indeed.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Apparently that's because the seller name lousyf*ck*ngfrauds was taken.

:lol:

[gsvec]

Another irritating fake. (http://cgi.ebay.com/SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING_W0QQitemZ130362718078QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item1e5a39377e) Reported. Grrr

[jhanic]

That one IS terrible. Also reported.

John

[Sam]

No, no. It actually IS signed. Just not by Stephen King.

Of course, the seller obviously doesn't believe it.

[dubrosa22]

Another irritating fake. (http://cgi.ebay.com/SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING_W0QQitemZ130362718078QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item1e5a39377e) Reported. Grrr

:wtf: I'd love to own a kicked around copy of Tommyknockers signed by none other than "Steven Stiger"

Mostly embarassing I feel... :orely:

[Brice]

Here's the question I sent him:

Do you have any idea how horribly fake that signature is? Do you realize that IF it were real (it's not) you still couldn't expect to get five dollars for it on that mangled book. I'll send you five dollars though to remove this hideous fraud from the internet though. LOL

[CurtSeattle]

Haha! You crack me up! I will pay you $5 to take it down. :wtf:

[Brice]

Oh, I mean it. :lol:

[gsvec]

:wtf: That's why I love ya, Brice. :wub:

Can't wait to hear if you get a reply!

[Eric719691]

What do you think of this one, would be nice to see the signature bigger as it looks like SK was drunk when he signed it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/stephen-King-SIGNED-Bag-of-Bones-RARE-UK-Ed-1st-1st-HC_W0QQitemZ190377880364QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fict ion_Books?hash=item2c5367eb2c

[gsvec]

What do you think of this one, would be nice to see the signature bigger as it looks like SK was drunk when he signed it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/stephen-King-SIGNED-Bag-of-Bones-RARE-UK-Ed-1st-1st-HC_W0QQitemZ190377880364QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fict ion_Books?hash=item2c5367eb2c
Ick, ick, triple-ick. Clicking on the enlarge button and seeing it a little bigger makes me lean even more toward thinking it's fake, although there is some semblance to the real thing. Even if it IS real, though, I don't think I'd want it. Did I say ick?

ETA: The sig itself just plain doesn't look right - lots of things wrong with it. But "with best wishes" and the little squiggle are what gives it some possible merit, IMO.

[Randall Flagg]

Really bad. Pass.

[Brice]

:wtf: That's why I love ya, Brice. :wub:

Can't wait to hear if you get a reply!

Here's his reply-100% MONEY BACK IF NOT HAPPY

My response (I forget my exact words...this is the general idea though)-You should have taken me up on the offer of five dollars to pull it. Now I'm reporting you for selling this fake. No five dollars for you and hopefully your auction will be pulled for you very soon. Have a nice day! :)

[lophophoras]

Looks like someone named Steve S. was the book owner at one time possibly.

I have a Uncle named Steve, maybe I should get him to sign a few and then sell them on ebay...

:orely:

[wizardsrainbow]

I think this seller was discussed, maybe not...but what do people think of the eBay seller camelot_si. Theyu have had several signed King books up for sale. I have found some blatently fake but a few looked very legit. They have two up for sale now...was looking at the 1st edition Shining

[gsvec]

Shining looks legit to me, but not HIA. Looking at the seller's feedback, though, Greg's (Shibus) purchased a couple of books from him.

[Sam]

The Shining looks legit.
Here. (http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Shining-Stephen-King-Signed_W0QQitemZ320501605095QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAnt iquarian_Collectible?hash=item4a9f6262e7)

I have my doubts about their copy of Hearts in Atlantis.
Here. (http://cgi.ebay.com/Hearts-in-Atlantis-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-1st_W0QQitemZ320501620581QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqu arian_Collectible?hash=item4a9f629f65)
The "g" looks too big and the "Stephen", I can't put my finger on why, but it doesn't look right.

Here's a question though, did Steve have any signings during 2000 when The Shining is dated? It's a little close to his accident, so I thought the question should be asked.

[Fsmdr]

Some of their signed book does look good to me too. I just don't see how the seller, if they are a serious collector, could explain owning this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320495162988

[Sam]

That sig actually doesn't look bad and the fact that the entire page is black would explain why the sig is in silver Sharpie, BUT I still think it's more fake than Pamela Anderson's breasts.

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Pam's breasts are fake?!?!?!?!?:panic:

[wizardsrainbow]

Some of their signed book does look good to me too. I just don't see how the seller, if they are a serious collector, could explain owning this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320495162988

EXACTLY! I remember seeing that one and thought sheesh! I'd really love to own a signed Shining, but I'm nervous about this seller.

[Calla_Wolf]

Some of their signed book does look good to me too. I just don't see how the seller, if they are a serious collector, could explain owning this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320495162988

EXACTLY! I remember seeing that one and thought sheesh! I'd really love to own a signed Shining, but I'm nervous about this seller.

Hey matey - I've just had a look through and I can't believe that Pammy's breasts are fake :pullhair::pullhair:

As for the sigs.......I wouldn't buy from this guy.

[Calla_Wolf]

Some of their signed book does look good to me too. I just don't see how the seller, if they are a serious collector, could explain owning this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320495162988

EXACTLY! I remember seeing that one and thought sheesh! I'd really love to own a signed Shining, but I'm nervous about this seller.

Hey matey - I've just had a look through and I can't believe that Pammy's breasts are fake :pullhair::pullhair:

As for the sigs.......I wouldn't buy from this guy.

The Shining does look genuine enough tho....but I'd ask for a lot more photos

[Calla_Wolf]

THIS (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stephen-King-Signed-US-First-Edition-Book-Desperation_W0QQitemZ260568888242QQcmdZViewItemQQp tZUK_Books_Fiction_GL?hash=item3cab1db3b2) <----- is horrible

[jhanic]

Reported.

John

[CurtSeattle]

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-HEARTS-IN-ATLANTIS-1ST-EDITION-SUPERB_W0QQitemZ320504645811QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_ Antiquarian_Collectable_Books?hash=item4a9f90c8b3

Fake sig?

[Fsmdr]

Yes, definitely.

[Sam]

It certainly looks fake to me.

[CurtSeattle]

I'm learning! I'm really learning! hehehe!

What about this one? I think it looks good, but I would hate to tell someone it's real and have it not be. Being that it's on a Salem's Lot so obviously affects value (a BCE Salem's Lot though, so not too much).

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7550/slotsignature.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/slotsignature.jpg/)

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm learning! I'm really learning! hehehe!

What about this one? I think it looks good, but I would hate to tell someone it's real and have it not be. Being that it's on a Salem's Lot so obviously affects value (a BCE Salem's Lot though, so not too much).

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7550/slotsignature.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/slotsignature.jpg/)

I think this one could be legit but I would like to see a larger, clearer image and, preferably, one that included the entire page that the signature is on. While probably legit I have some lingering suspicion of this one.

[carlosdetweiller]

I found a signed and dated (in the year of publication) copy of SKELETON CREW on ABE. I have long looked for such a copy. SKELETON CREW is one of the few books by King that I do not have signed.

I asked the seller for a scan of the signature and here is what I got. I know what I think but told the seller I would submit it to the group for a collective opinion.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/skeletoncrewsig.jpg

[namelessnpoor]

I found a signed and dated (in the year of publication) copy of SKELETON CREW on ABE. I have long looked for such a copy. SKELETON CREW is one of the few books by King that I do not have signed.

I asked the seller for a scan of the signature and here is what I got. I know what I think but told the seller I would submit it to the group for a collective opinion.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/skeletoncrewsig.jpg




i don't consider myself any type of expert, i always ask here before buying any signed book that is not coming from one of you. But i would say that is NOT a good sig !

[jhanic]

I agree. There are too many letters in King.

John

[shibus]

I don't like it. And this is the closest I've been able to get to YOP. I've been looking as well.

http://usera.ImageCave.com/shibus/skelcrew1a.JPG

[Room 217 Caretaker]

This is an 85 sig I have. Maybe it will help compare:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/Kingsignature.PNG

Ralph

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Side by Side comparison:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/Signature_in_Question.jpg

Ralph

[Sam]

Bob, I wouldn't invest my money in that one. There are several flags on the sig. The first is the name King has too many swoops. Then there is the "K" in King. The bottom is very far apart while other examples from that year have the bottom of the "K" being MUCH closer together. Finally, the name Stephen is very loopy while Sai King's name is usually very straight with his "t", "p", "h", and even the "S". That's three major flags and while (with the exception of the entire first name not looking right) the flags can be explained as just a rushed sig, the presence of all three flags suggest a possible forgery.

[gsvec]

I don't like it. Period.

[Patrick]

Perhaps it's real, but I don't like it and wouldn't buy it.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

King's genuine signature nearly always looks like he signs it "Knig".

[Calla_Wolf]

That Skeleton Crew one is drivel

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Anyone want a book signed by Stephen Rug?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Desperation-1st-1st-HB-DJ-HAND-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ270554251385QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAnt iquarian_Collectible?hash=item3efe4a4079

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Patrick]

Anyone want a book signed by Stephen Rug?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Desperation-1st-1st-HB-DJ-HAND-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ270554251385QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAnt iquarian_Collectible?hash=item3efe4a4079

Mulleins
Cumberland VA
Wow, hard to beat that one!

[Hutch]

I found a signed and dated (in the year of publication) copy of SKELETON CREW on ABE. I have long looked for such a copy. SKELETON CREW is one of the few books by King that I do not have signed.

I asked the seller for a scan of the signature and here is what I got. I know what I think but told the seller I would submit it to the group for a collective opinion.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/skeletoncrewsig.jpg

it's both huge and ugly. Some may point out the numbering on the date look good.... but are the numbers the easiest part to forge it thus inclined. The signature just doesn't look right. There is no part of it that would justify a claim of perhaps a rushed signature. I guess the bottom line is ... is this one you would be proud to have in your own collection?

[Darkmaniscoming]

shyte no doubt.

[Sam]

Anyone want a book signed by Stephen Rug?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Desperation-1st-1st-HB-DJ-HAND-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ270554251385QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAnt iquarian_Collectible?hash=item3efe4a4079

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

I've told the seller it's a fake (of course he didn't pull the listing) and reported it to ebay. Two people have bid on it already, but the price isn't high for a trade yet. Either way, it's still too much for a forged book.

[Calla_Wolf]

This sucks (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170396352610&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR4 0%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D170396352610%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1)

[Randall Flagg]

Pure rubbish, and a bad photo to boot.

[Sam]

Nope, nope, and nope!!

[Randall Flagg]

Thoughts:

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7757/stevekings.jpg

Ebay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-SHINING-Inscribed-by-Stephen-King-1st-pb-edition_W0QQitemZ380218451467QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item5886c9260b)

[Sam]

Fake. I've never seen King make so personal a note in a book and not put the person's name in it. PLUS, it's signed "Steve" and so would have been to a friend, obviously. I cry bullshit.

[jhanic]

I'm just not sure. It sure seems consistent with King's 1978 signatures. But, as Sam says, it is not personalized with the name of the recipient. It seems pricey, too. I'd avoid it without more proof of provenance.

John

[Randall Flagg]

The 'Drinking' part of the inscription could mean King was a bit buzzed when signing.
Inscription:
"With best wishes for the drinks and the company---thanks---Stephen King January 10, 1978."

[carlosdetweiller]

I am leaning towards authentic.

[Lenny]

I don't know if it is real or not but I just don't think I could spend $750 on a paperback.

[Randall Flagg]

$750 is far-fetched, but it is an interesting inscription.

[Bev Vincent]

I would say it's real.

[Hutch]

authentic without fault

Thoughts:

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7757/stevekings.jpg

Ebay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/THE-SHINING-Inscribed-by-Stephen-King-1st-pb-edition_W0QQitemZ380218451467QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAn tiquarian_Collectible?hash=item5886c9260b)

[EXPLORER]

I think the sig looks good and the writing looks like other I have from that time...
I thought I had seen inscriptions before without the name .... however checked several in my collection and all have a name.....so far.
Still would consider it is most likely authentic.

[EXPLORER]

I think the sig looks good and the writing looks like other I have from that time...
I thought I had seen inscriptions before without the name .... however checked several in my collection and all have a name.....so far.
Still would consider it is most likely authentic.

However too pricey for a paperback.....at least for my collection.
Same seller also has a PB Carrie inscribed $750

[Sam]

Way overpriced for me as well, but without the name I'm very suspect. The whole thing looks legit, but the lack of the name is what really bothers me. Besides the price I mean.

[Patrick]

Looks legit to me - and that was my opinion before seeing what all you experts posted. :lol:

[CurtSeattle]

Maybe he was using his signature to get a girls name.

Have some clever conversation, a drink or two, a little more idle chit chat, hey I see you happen to be reading MY book kind of thing, a quick little note scribbled in her copy.

"Hey! You didn't even write it to me?!"

"Oh, my bad, I didn't catch your name."

hehehe! Just kidding.

[Rahfa]

I think the sig looks good and the writing looks like other I have from that time...
I thought I had seen inscriptions before without the name .... however checked several in my collection and all have a name.....so far.
Still would consider it is most likely authentic.

Def. authentic...overpriced, but real...the extra words match style from a couple inscriptions I have from that time as well....

[burial]

how about this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/CARRIE-BY-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-HC-W-JACKET-1974 (http://cgi.ebay.com/CARRIE-BY-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-HC-W-JACKET-1974_W0QQitemZ270560174799QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item3efea4a2cf)

[Randall Flagg]

I don't like it. Not even looking at the signature, the 'To Ron' part looks wrong.

[Rahfa]

Fake...

[jhanic]

I don't like it either.

John

[gsvec]

Garbage.

[CurtSeattle]

Sig looks bad to me too, but weird that you would include the name of the person on a fake one. Why not flatsign?

Didn't check if it was a 1st/1st or not...I guess if it is a BCE, then no worries as it makes it look more legit. 1st/1st seems crazy that you would risk screwing it up. Plus, it would go for more than it was listed for ...$750 is really low for a signed 1st/1st

What's a flatsigned BCE (like one of the old BCE ones smaller size I think) Carrie worth by the way?

[Randall Flagg]

Didn't check if it was a 1st/1st or not...

What's a flatsigned BCE (like one of the old BCE ones smaller size I think) Carrie worth by the way?
Obviously not a 1st.

From the Catalog:
1974
State: Octavo Trade First Edition Issue Price $5.95
Comments: On copyright page: “First Edition”. Gutter code: P6 on page 199. Maroon boards with black pastedowns. Print run: 30,000 copies. King’s first published novel.

[Calla_Wolf]

how about this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/CARRIE-BY-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-HC-W-JACKET-1974 (http://cgi.ebay.com/CARRIE-BY-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-HC-W-JACKET-1974_W0QQitemZ270560174799QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiq uarian_Collectible?hash=item3efea4a2cf)

'Tis a great pile of poo

[demorgan]

I need some people's opinion about the signature and if its legit. Thanks in advance.
ebay item # 270559834779

[Tito_Villa]

My untrained eye would say that its legit, i have been watching it but didn't make a bid!

[jhanic]

I'd say it's probably okay.

John

[demorgan]

Thanks, i was wondering because I wasnt sure how often King gets to the UK. Many thanks for the opinions.

[carlosdetweiller]

I need some people's opinion about the signature and if its legit. Thanks in advance.
ebay item # 270559834779

I think it is legit.

[Tito_Villa]

Could i please have opinions on this ... http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-MISERY-Signed-Copy-June-1987_W0QQitemZ350338876182QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item5191d30316

I Know its not made out to me (i would have only been 2 when it was signed) but i would really like it, so my question is ... is it legit???

[carlosdetweiller]

Could i please have opinions on this ... http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-MISERY-Signed-Copy-June-1987_W0QQitemZ350338876182QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item5191d30316

I Know its not made out to me (i would have only been 2 when it was signed) but i would really like it, so my question is ... is it legit???

The inscription/signature look legit. I'd ask some questions to find out if it is a first edition/first printing before spending too much on it. It has that "bookclub" look to me although it is impossible to tell for sure without looking for a price on the dj, etc.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Signature is good, but do as Bob says, ask the seller about printing.

[jhanic]

I'd also agree with all the above. Looks legit, but...

John

[CurtSeattle]

http://cgi.ebay.com/SALEMS-LOT-BY-STEPHEN-KING-FIRST-EDITION-Q37-CODY-HC-DJ_W0QQitemZ230461970361QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqua rian_Collectible?hash=item35a89a97b9

[divemaster]

LOL, I wonder how long it will take them to realize they linked to the wrong picture?

[Patrick]

Could i please have opinions on this ... http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-MISERY-Signed-Copy-June-1987_W0QQitemZ350338876182QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Fi ction_Books?hash=item5191d30316

I Know its not made out to me (i would have only been 2 when it was signed) but i would really like it, so my question is ... is it legit???

The inscription/signature look legit. I'd ask some questions to find out if it is a first edition/first printing before spending too much on it. It has that "bookclub" look to me although it is impossible to tell for sure without looking for a price on the dj, etc.
It closed at only $57. Were you the winner, Tom?

[Tito_Villa]

No unfortunately even after agreeing with the seller that he would send the book to a friend in the US (because he wouldn't ship to the UK) when i bid about 1hour before it ended ebay said i wasn't allowed to bid .... so i guess the seller didn't change the listing allowing me to bid :( oh well im sure i will find something else to bid on :)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

It's been a while since we've cranked up the Ebay BS meter:


Looks like we have our next contestant in "Let's Play Ebay BS"

:clap: Seller antiqueshere COME ON DOWN:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1994-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-INSOMNIA-HC-DJ_W0QQitemZ380225277934QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqua rian_Collectible?hash=item5887314fee

Pay real close attention to the practice page the seller is saying scribble. Sure looks like the same pen to me.

OK DT members...you set the BS meter.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Randall Flagg]

BS level:
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:wxnNRBca0fnJvM:http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.19773454.jpg

[alinda]

lol, good one, the dial...not the sig.

[Sam]

Total piece of crap.

Even if the sig were authentic (and I don't think it is) I wouldn't have that book in my collection for fear of it lowering the property value of my house.

[Brice]

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/fatuhiva/bsmeter-1.gif

[Calla_Wolf]

It's been a while since we've cranked up the Ebay BS meter:


Looks like we have our next contestant in "Let's Play Ebay BS"

:clap: Seller antiqueshere COME ON DOWN:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1994-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-INSOMNIA-HC-DJ_W0QQitemZ380225277934QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiqua rian_Collectible?hash=item5887314fee

Pay real close attention to the practice page the seller is saying scribble. Sure looks like the same pen to me.

OK DT members...you set the BS meter.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

:wtf::wtf::wtf::wtf:
Someone has BID on this
What a cock

[jemaher]

what a bookturd!

[burial]

here's something new... new because it's a first seller from Pland who is selling signed photo

please look at this on Allegro (http://allegro.pl/show_item.php?item=1008663098)

150zł (for "buy now") is about $50... Do you think that it would be worth this much even if it would be legit?

[carlosdetweiller]

here's something new... new because it's a first seller from Pland who is selling signed photo

please look at this on Allegro (http://allegro.pl/show_item.php?item=1008663098)

150zł (for "buy now") is about $50... Do you think that it would be worth this much even if it would be legit?

It is a fake signature.

[jhanic]

Definitely fake.

John

[Calla_Wolf]

here's something new... new because it's a first seller from Pland who is selling signed photo

please look at this on Allegro (http://allegro.pl/show_item.php?item=1008663098)

150zł (for "buy now") is about $50... Do you think that it would be worth this much even if it would be legit?

If it were genuine, depending on the photo, I'd pay up to $130 give or take a few $$

This particular example, however, is only good for burning

[jemaher]

kindling for sure!

[Tito_Villa]

Has anyone else seen the Ebayer ... missysbuddy? Im sure she/he has been posting fake sigs for a while now, what do you guys think of this ... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270566939645

[Brice]

I'd say even if that really were king's sig (it's not, of course) that book is in such pitiful shape as to make it worthless.

[Tito_Villa]

The seller has been making me so angry trying to sell alot of, in my opinion, fake sigs i sent a question saying that the sig was a fake and this is the reply i got ...

IM SORRY SIR BUT YOUR VERY WRONG! I HAVE SOLD SEVERAL DIFFERENT BOOKS AND ANTIQUES ON HERE AND THERE NOT FAKE SIR, SO PLZ DONT MAKE COMMENTS WHICH YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT!!I PURCHASE OR WIN ALL MY ITEMS AT AUCTIONS, YARDSALES , GARAGE SALES, STORAGE BINS AND HOUSE CALLS, THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS!!

Sorry about the caps but thats how the message was sent to me!

[Brice]

Well, obviously the seller is as good at judging autographs as they are with the english language. Clearly you were wrong to question them. ;)

[jhanic]

Fake.

John

[Tito_Villa]

I sent another message back saying that they are fake, end of story and still the seller claims that they are legit :pullhair: ...

I HAVE LOOKED AT DIFFERENT BOOKS ON HERE SIR, AND I HAVE SEEN HIS SIGNATURES! I JUST WENT AND LOOKED AT SOME OF OTHER LISTINGS! LOOKS REAL TO ME SIR! I'M SORRY IF YOU THINK OTHERWISE.. THX

I think im going to report it!

[e_taylor]

I think im going to report it!

I did.

[lophophoras]

I reported it as well.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I reported that seller on many occasions. Ebay COULD CARE LESS though.

When she posts it, Ebay makes money
When she sells it, Ebay makes money
If the seller takes Paypal, Ebay makes money

Sort of from the movie Waterboy.....Ebay is the DEVIL

But I will continue to report because it makes feel good.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Patrick]

Under "Report Item," I have forgotten which series of drop-down choices to use for reporting fake sigs. :unsure:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Under "Report Item," I have forgotten which series of drop-down choices to use for reporting fake sigs. :unsure:

I use Counterfeits and Copyrights

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[CurtSeattle]

http://cgi.ebay.com/NIGHT-SHIFT-STEPHEN-KING-HC-DJ-1978-NO-RESERVE-/270566958406?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3eff0c2546

Ohhh....a cheap signed Night Shift I see without mentioning that it's signed which means I can get it for a low price....doh! It's your favorite seller!

[jhanic]

Reported.

John

[divemaster]

missysbuddy is certainly a skeevy seller, but at least on the Night Shift he/she makes no claim to a signature or the book being a first edition (it is not).

[EXPLORER]

missysbuddy is certainly a skeevy seller, but at least on the Night Shift he/she makes no claim to a signature or the book being a first edition (it is not).
However the lack of statement of having a signature in her description does not overide the selection of signed as an attrbute category.
Trying to evade being obvious..............

[Tito_Villa]

Looks like missysbuddy is back ... http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-ROSE-MADDER-SIGNED-1ST-ED-/270571249987?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3eff4da143 grrrrrrrrrrr :pullhair:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Looks like missysbuddy is back ... http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-ROSE-MADDER-SIGNED-1ST-ED-/270571249987?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3eff4da143 grrrrrrrrrrr :pullhair:

Did you notice the section of ripped page. That is where she ripped out the genuine signature. :)

[lophophoras]

Looks like missysbuddy is back ... http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-ROSE-MADDER-SIGNED-1ST-ED-/270571249987?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3eff4da143 grrrrrrrrrrr :pullhair:

I've reported this person a couple of times now. Her 'signatures' look like they are traced.

I've contacted her and she is very rude and has threatened to sue me if I contact her again.

[Tito_Villa]

Haha what can she sue you for ... showing her that she's comitting fraud :wtf:

[lophophoras]

LOL..trust me I didn't lose any sleep over it.

I told her that her books were sad forgeries and I couldn't believe she was trying to sell that rubbish to unsuspecting buyers.

:dance:

[Tito_Villa]

I think i might send her a similar message :D

[jhanic]

I don't bother with messages. I just report the item. My father always told me to never argue with fools.

John

[demorgan]

I don't bother with messages. I just report the item. My father always told me to never argue with fools.

John

LOL. so true.

[e_taylor]

Haha what can she sue you for ... showing her that she's comitting fraud :wtf:

I can't remember the ebay ID, but there was a woman with tons of fakes about 2 years ago. Her story was that she was a flight attendant and met authors all the time. (And apparently filled the cargo hold of the plane with books for them to sign).

Anyways, I pointed out that she was clearly selling fakes and making up a bad story to do so.

Her response was that she would have them all professionally authenticated - and then sue me for the cost because I was "forcing" her to do so.

[Tito_Villa]

Haha what can she sue you for ... showing her that she's comitting fraud :wtf:

I can't remember the ebay ID, but there was a woman with tons of fakes about 2 years ago. Her story was that she was a flight attendant and met authors all the time. (And apparently filled the cargo hold of the plane with books for them to sign).

Anyways, I pointed out that she was clearly selling fakes and making up a bad story to do so.

Her response was that she would have them all professionally authenticated - and then sue me for the cost because I was "forcing" her to do so.

Haha i guess that she never got back to you?

[e_taylor]

Haha what can she sue you for ... showing her that she's comitting fraud :wtf:

I can't remember the ebay ID, but there was a woman with tons of fakes about 2 years ago. Her story was that she was a flight attendant and met authors all the time. (And apparently filled the cargo hold of the plane with books for them to sign).

Anyways, I pointed out that she was clearly selling fakes and making up a bad story to do so.

Her response was that she would have them all professionally authenticated - and then sue me for the cost because I was "forcing" her to do so.

Haha i guess that she never got back to you?

haha obviously not.

[Brice]

Haha what can she sue you for ... showing her that she's comitting fraud :wtf:

I can't remember the ebay ID, but there was a woman with tons of fakes about 2 years ago. Her story was that she was a flight attendant and met authors all the time. (And apparently filled the cargo hold of the plane with books for them to sign).

Anyways, I pointed out that she was clearly selling fakes and making up a bad story to do so.

Her response was that she would have them all professionally authenticated - and then sue me for the cost because I was "forcing" her to do so.

Haha i guess that she never got back to you?

haha obviously not.

Surely she'd have crippled you financially with such a strong lawsuit. :wtf:

[Fsmdr]

Sometimes I wonder....have these people even SEEN a Stephen King signature before?.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-Kings-Autographed-Bag-Bones-/250626548578?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a5a81a362

[Cujo56]

probably not the wives, husbands, moms, grandparents, etc. that just want to get something signed by SK for a loved one. They probably have no idea what a SK signature looks like. Those are the people the seller is hoping will happen across their listings.

I also collect game worn hockey jerseys and see this all the time. Fake wear, fake tags, name plate changes, etc. It's all been done.

There's a saying in the game worn jersey community before purchasing a jersey.. "Do your homework".

Until Ebay cracks down on this crap, it will unfortunately continue.

[Randall Flagg]

It is 'Stephen King's Bag of Bones' and it probably was 'autographed' in 1998. :orely:

[Sam]

And it might have been Stephen King that signed it, but it weren't our Uncle Stevie.:nope:

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

Check out this awesome signed Needful Things.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Needful-Things-UK-1st-Ed-SIGNED-/130388285958?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Fiction&hash=item1e5bbf5a06

[herbertwest]

Sometimes I wonder....have these people even SEEN a Stephen King signature before?.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-Kings-Autographed-Bag-Bones-/250626548578?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a5a81a362

Could at least go on wikipedia before doing fakes... There is a pic of his signature...

[Tito_Villa]

Yeah i sent him a message saying that its nothing like Kings sig, as of yet i have had no reply :lol:

[Tito_Villa]

Oh another fake :angry: .... http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-GIRL-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-SIGNED-1ST-/270574365033?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3eff7d2969

[demorgan]

Oh another fake :angry: .... http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-GIRL-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-SIGNED-1ST-/270574365033?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3eff7d2969
On SK' site...a person was asking about this book. Asked the mod if this is legit. The mod expressed some concern, but eventually said its probably real....I posted that it was a fake. It may be beneficial to the person considering bidding on this fake to hear some more opinions other than mine. Hate to see someone get ripped off.

[Tito_Villa]

Oh another fake :angry: .... http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-GIRL-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-SIGNED-1ST-/270574365033?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3eff7d2969
On SK' site...a person was asking about this book. Asked the mod if this is legit. The mod expressed some concern, but eventually said its probably real....I posted that it was a fake. It may be beneficial to the person considering bidding on this fake to hear some more opinions other than mine. Hate to see someone get ripped off.

She/he has posted loads of fakes recently!

[demorgan]

I know...thats why i thought it was important to make sure that a true SK fan doestn get ripped off by this basterd/bitch.

[Cujo56]

I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't ask. What exactly is wrong with this signature? For fun I compared it to SK signatures in s/l and for the life of me, I can't see the differences.

I wouldn't buy anything from this seller after seeing what he/she has put on Ebay in the past thanks to you guys.