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

[Randall Flagg]

I know how to tell a First Edition, first printing, but how do you know if it is a 2nd printing?

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mu1GpOqGRyr-DWKAFeuS-MQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-THE-STAND-Signed-First-Edition-Second-Printing-dj-HC-/321048782161?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4abfffa551) http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif Stephen King THE STAND Signed First Edition Second Printing dj/HC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-THE-STAND-Signed-First-Edition-Second-Printing-dj-HC-/321048782161?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4abfffa551)

[ELazansky]

They're probably assuming that since the T39 was the first printing (39th week of the year), then the T45 was 6 weeks later, making it a 2nd printing. Just speculating...

[AKC]

:biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/stephen-king-signed-collectors-addition-/281045312213?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416f9b22d5

This is the Book Club Edition that came with a lithograph poster!

Signed Collectors "Addition" my ass......

Really?

[WeDealInLead]

HOLY SHIT!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-1st-edition-ONE-DAY-BID-/251207326750?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7d1f9c1e

[Merlin1958]

:biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/stephen-king-signed-collectors-addition-/281045312213?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416f9b22d5

This is the Book Club Edition that came with a lithograph poster!

Signed Collectors "Addition" my ass......

Really?

What makes him think it is signed? LOL He never even opened it!! LOL

[Randall Flagg]

HOLY SHIT!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-1st-edition-ONE-DAY-BID-/251207326750?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7d1f9c1e
Hard to believe it's up to $87.

[AKC]

:biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1::biggrin1:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/stephen-king-signed-collectors-addition-/281045312213?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416f9b22d5

This is the Book Club Edition that came with a lithograph poster!

Signed Collectors "Addition" my ass......

Really?

REDUCED to $100.00!!!

Still $90.00 overpriced!!!!

[Cook]

HOLY SHIT!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-1st-edition-ONE-DAY-BID-/251207326750?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7d1f9c1e

I think I'm in the wrong business ??? FN people will buy anything.
I should have my name legally changed to Stephen King, sign every worthless copy out there & retire a gazillionaire selling them on ebay.

[ChristineB]

HOLY SHIT!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-1st-edition-ONE-DAY-BID-/251207326750?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7d1f9c1e
Hard to believe it's up to $87.

$91 now with 17 bids... can anyone say shill bidding?

[Merlin1958]

HOLY SHIT!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-1st-edition-ONE-DAY-BID-/251207326750?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7d1f9c1e
Hard to believe it's up to $87.

$91 now with 17 bids... can anyone say shill bidding?

Wonders never cease!!!

[EXPLORER]

HOLY SHIT!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-1st-edition-ONE-DAY-BID-/251207326750?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7d1f9c1e
Hard to believe it's up to $87.

$91 now with 17 bids... can anyone say shill bidding?

YES>>>> The second highest bidder was shown as "private" and has bid on 9 items with 100% of them with this seller. Imagine that.
and if you look at the sellers history This same "private" bidder has been involved in bidding up all sorts of this sellers unrelated items......and was invloved in the auction where the seller got serious negative feedback. Clearly a SHILL

[Merlin1958]

HOLY SHIT!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-1st-edition-ONE-DAY-BID-/251207326750?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7d1f9c1e
Hard to believe it's up to $87.

$91 now with 17 bids... can anyone say shill bidding?

YES>>>> The second highest bidder was shown as "private" and has bid on 9 items with 100% of them with this seller. Imagine that.

Does anyone know what that "Private Listing" bidder crap is all about? Ebay bids are always private. Is that the owner bidding? As always, I am confused!!

[Randall Flagg]

Brennan2984 is back:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/brennan2984/m.html?item=130828825823&pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e760174df&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[ChristineB]

I wonder how this guy has not been put in a rubber room yet. His pricing is always ridiculous, he's a bit delusional.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Carrie-trade-edition-hardcover-later-printing-Nice-Gift-/160936394237?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25788e7dfd

[Randall Flagg]

I think he is a she. She has a lot of stuff up at high prices, and just keeps re-listing. Her prerogative.

[bdwyer19]

Brennan2984 is back:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/brennan2984/m.html?item=130828825823&pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e760174df&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

If anything, I’m surprised that he has the same User ID. I would think that if he opened a new account with a new ID, he might fly under the radar a little bit, but with the same ID he just makes it fairly obvious that he’s back in the business of selling fakes.

[ChristineB]

Her prerogative.

True that, RF.

[neosatus]

Brennan2984 is back:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/brennan2984/m.html?item=130828825823&pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e760174df&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Ha, just saw his new listings and was going to post them but you beat me by a long shot. Good eye. And I'm reporting all the "signed" stuff.

[Merlin1958]

I wonder how this guy has not been put in a rubber room yet. His pricing is always ridiculous, he's a bit delusional.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Carrie-trade-edition-hardcover-later-printing-Nice-Gift-/160936394237?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25788e7dfd

Weathervane is good people. I've actually met her and she is a down to earth good person. She may list high, but you can count on quality!!! Like you say, it's her opinion. Besides, if you are nice you can usually talk her down a few bucks!!! She's a Class Act!!!

[Earth's Militant Mind]

No offense if this is someone on here but figured I would point this out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secretary-of-Dreams-Volume-Two-/160945766106?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25791d7eda

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secretary-of-Dreams-Volume-Two-Remarqued-by-Glenn-Chadbourne-/160945765713?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25791d7d51

Both books are from the same seller and it shows the tray case in the background as if advertising it was a S/L and not a gift. Now he/she does have a limited for sale and maybe they were just too lazy to change the pic out but I would say too close to a misrepresentation of what is being sold buyers beware.

[Roseannebarr]

No offense if this is someone on here but figured I would point this out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secretary-of-Dreams-Volume-Two-/160945766106?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25791d7eda

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secretary-of-Dreams-Volume-Two-Remarqued-by-Glenn-Chadbourne-/160945765713?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25791d7d51

Both books are from the same seller and it shows the tray case in the background as if advertising it was a S/L and not a gift. Now he/she does have a limited for sale and maybe they were just too lazy to change the pic out but I would say too close to a misrepresentation of what is being sold buyers beware.

It looks to me as if both are gift editions. they just have one that is remarked and selling for a higher price. the gift edition without the remark is $95 the gift edition with remark $275. I read the descriptions and didnt even notice the case until you pointed it out!

[Merlin1958]

No offense if this is someone on here but figured I would point this out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secretary-of-Dreams-Volume-Two-/160945766106?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25791d7eda

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secretary-of-Dreams-Volume-Two-Remarqued-by-Glenn-Chadbourne-/160945765713?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25791d7d51

Both books are from the same seller and it shows the tray case in the background as if advertising it was a S/L and not a gift. Now he/she does have a limited for sale and maybe they were just too lazy to change the pic out but I would say too close to a misrepresentation of what is being sold buyers beware.

That's a bit paranoid. From what I can see both are listed as "GE" one with a remarque by Chadbourne. I'm all for the "Faker's" out there being exposed, but this one seems legit. Plus, I could swear I have seen that remarque here in someone's collection so, I am inclined to call it "Good". They're not all "Scumbags" just most of them!!! LOL LOL

[Earth's Militant Mind]

No offense if this is someone on here but figured I would point this out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secretary-of-Dreams-Volume-Two-/160945766106?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25791d7eda

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secretary-of-Dreams-Volume-Two-Remarqued-by-Glenn-Chadbourne-/160945765713?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25791d7d51

Both books are from the same seller and it shows the tray case in the background as if advertising it was a S/L and not a gift. Now he/she does have a limited for sale and maybe they were just too lazy to change the pic out but I would say too close to a misrepresentation of what is being sold buyers beware.

That's a bit paranoid. From what I can see both are listed as "GE" one with a remarque by Chadbourne. I'm all for the "Faker's" out there being exposed, but this one seems legit. Plus, I could swear I have seen that remarque here in someone's collection so, I am inclined to call it "Good". They're not all "Scumbags" just most of them!!! LOL LOL

In no way was I intending to suggest that they were a "scumbag" just suggesting its misrepresenting what is being sold due to the pic. More falling under the questionable item category of this thread, as I did notice the gift edition in the written description.

[Merlin1958]

No offense if this is someone on here but figured I would point this out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secretary-of-Dreams-Volume-Two-/160945766106?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25791d7eda

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secretary-of-Dreams-Volume-Two-Remarqued-by-Glenn-Chadbourne-/160945765713?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25791d7d51

Both books are from the same seller and it shows the tray case in the background as if advertising it was a S/L and not a gift. Now he/she does have a limited for sale and maybe they were just too lazy to change the pic out but I would say too close to a misrepresentation of what is being sold buyers beware.

That's a bit paranoid. From what I can see both are listed as "GE" one with a remarque by Chadbourne. I'm all for the "Faker's" out there being exposed, but this one seems legit. Plus, I could swear I have seen that remarque here in someone's collection so, I am inclined to call it "Good". They're not all "Scumbags" just most of them!!! LOL LOL

In no way was I intending to suggest that they were a "scumbag" just suggesting its misrepresenting what is being sold due to the pic. More falling under the questionable item category of this thread, as I did notice the gift edition in the written description.

Well then, My bad. Please accept mu apologies!!!

[CurtSeattle]

I wonder how this guy has not been put in a rubber room yet. His pricing is always ridiculous, he's a bit delusional.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Carrie-trade-edition-hardcover-later-printing-Nice-Gift-/160936394237?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25788e7dfd

Weathervane is good people. I've actually met her and she is a down to earth good person. She may list high, but you can count on quality!!! Like you say, it's her opinion. Besides, if you are nice you can usually talk her down a few bucks!!! She's a Class Act!!!

Weathervane is the Seller that got me into Stephen King Collecting!!!

I've always read Stephen King and I was looking for a new book that was coming out or something like that on Ebay and realized there was a collectible market and bought some things from her after chatting with her on one of the auctions. She gave me MORE than I won in the auctions...really cool throw ins and even lowered her pricing on the stuff I did buy.

I've since collected a lot of stuff and even sold some of the things I got from her at good deals to people on this site. :) Ari_Racing filled up some major holes in his needed issues of the Castle Rock Newsletter series for a good price and I got many of those from Weathervane.

I can only speak for my experience but I can't think of a better seller in all of my Ebay years and I have 100% positive feedback from 1999 join date....OLD SCHOOL! hehe! :)

I rarely speak out against or for real people in online forums, but felt compelled to stick up for my interaction with Weathervane as she sparked my "fire" for collecting King.

[Earth's Militant Mind]

I wonder how this guy has not been put in a rubber room yet. His pricing is always ridiculous, he's a bit delusional.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Carrie-trade-edition-hardcover-later-printing-Nice-Gift-/160936394237?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25788e7dfd

Weathervane is good people. I've actually met her and she is a down to earth good person. She may list high, but you can count on quality!!! Like you say, it's her opinion. Besides, if you are nice you can usually talk her down a few bucks!!! She's a Class Act!!!

Weathervane is the Seller that got me into Stephen King Collecting!!!

I've always read Stephen King and I was looking for a new book that was coming out or something like that on Ebay and realized there was a collectible market and bought some things from her after chatting with her on one of the auctions. She gave me MORE than I won in the auctions...really cool throw ins and even lowered her pricing on the stuff I did buy.

I've since collected a lot of stuff and even sold some of the things I got from her at good deals to people on this site. :) Ari_Racing filled up some major holes in his needed issues of the Castle Rock Newsletter series for a good price and I got many of those from Weathervane.

I can only speak for my experience but I can't think of a better seller in all of my Ebay years and I have 100% positive feedback from 1999 join date....OLD SCHOOL! hehe! :)

I rarely speak out against or for real people in online forums, but felt compelled to stick up for my interaction with Weathervane as she sparked my "fire" for collecting King.

I concur and must say I made most of my early purchases from Weathervane. A great seller, very honest and communicates very well. If you find the prices high it may be that its because the market has gone down a bit so maybe she’s just refusing to take a loss. I often price items at around my cost or small profit unless I have some dire need for money.

[cit74]

Have to agree with above sentiments about weathervane. I just purchased two first editions of 20th century ghosts (both signed) and they were at a very reasonable price - I negotiated with the make an offer option. She then sent a very nice email once things were ready to ship - very pleasant to work with.

[TwistedNadine]

weathervane is a good honest seller. Great communication too so dont hesitate to ask her questions about her listings

[ChristineB]

Glad to hear it. I guess it is me that is behind the times, an 11th printing of Carrie is really worth around $150 now days?

[Merlin1958]

I wonder how this guy has not been put in a rubber room yet. His pricing is always ridiculous, he's a bit delusional.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Carrie-trade-edition-hardcover-later-printing-Nice-Gift-/160936394237?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25788e7dfd

Weathervane is good people. I've actually met her and she is a down to earth good person. She may list high, but you can count on quality!!! Like you say, it's her opinion. Besides, if you are nice you can usually talk her down a few bucks!!! She's a Class Act!!!

Weathervane is the Seller that got me into Stephen King Collecting!!!

I've always read Stephen King and I was looking for a new book that was coming out or something like that on Ebay and realized there was a collectible market and bought some things from her after chatting with her on one of the auctions. She gave me MORE than I won in the auctions...really cool throw ins and even lowered her pricing on the stuff I did buy.

I've since collected a lot of stuff and even sold some of the things I got from her at good deals to people on this site. :) Ari_Racing filled up some major holes in his needed issues of the Castle Rock Newsletter series for a good price and I got many of those from Weathervane.

I can only speak for my experience but I can't think of a better seller in all of my Ebay years and I have 100% positive feedback from 1999 join date....OLD SCHOOL! hehe! :)

I rarely speak out against or for real people in online forums, but felt compelled to stick up for my interaction with Weathervane as she sparked my "fire" for collecting King.

She lives here in Arizona and just two towns away from me. I ordered a Barrister Bookcase from some place and they inadvertently sent me two. She was in the market for a new case and I contacted her and said if she can pick it up, she can have it!!!! So I met her and her husband, we had coffee and henceforth I unofficially got a "friend" discount from her!! However, she always made me dicker!!! LOL She actually maintains two collections as her daughter is a King collector as well and she is always looking out for her.

She also has a veritable menagerie at the house. Several Dogs, Cats, Chickens etc. which she invariably had to go and feed!!! Really good people!!!

Come to think of it, Since I have completed my US 1/1 collection, I haven't communicated with her in a while. I should rectify that!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Interesting story. Thoughts as to the veracity of their claim (and to the signature)?
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/ms8aTOeUAkWUwRSIpKmB0Sg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-INSOMNIA-Poster-/130829665953?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e760e46a1) Newly listedStephen King Autographed INSOMNIA Poster (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-INSOMNIA-Poster-/130829665953?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e760e46a1)

[Pasiuk57]

very interesting!

[neosatus]

Glad to hear it. I guess it is me that is behind the times, an 11th printing of Carrie is really worth around $150 now days?

Not even close.

[ChristineB]

Not a BS but does anyone know what is up with seeing "private listing - bidders' identities protected" on the bid histories in ebay?
I thought it might be something with the new look, but some of the auctions I am watching still have the m***m stuff as usual, but one I am watching only shows the above for bidding history. Just curious if anyone knows what is up with this.

[TwistedNadine]

Glad to hear it. I guess it is me that is behind the times, an 11th printing of Carrie is really worth around $150 now days?

LOL - I said she was a good and honest seller, didnt say all her prices were good. But she is open to communication and my guess is that if she can drop the price on an item to move it she will.

[TwistedNadine]

I think an ebay seller can choose to have the auction "private" meaning the bidders identities are not disclosed. Not certain, but I think when feedback is left on one of these "private" auctions you cant see the original listing though you can read the feedback.
I also think - but again not certain - that a bidder can choose to be "private" and his ebay handle is not displayed.
Ive never used the "private" option as a buyer or seller but I think thats how it works.


Not a BS but does anyone know what is up with seeing "private listing - bidders' identities protected" on the bid histories in ebay?
I thought it might be something with the new look, but some of the auctions I am watching still have the m***m stuff as usual, but one I am watching only shows the above for bidding history. Just curious if anyone knows what is up with this.

[ChristineB]

Thanks TN ;)

[surly]

This inscription and signature look weird. Almost dot matrix...
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mlegO84LI2gfyLof5OFY8UQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SALEMS-LOT-First-UK-British-Edition-signed-dated-dedicated-/300839947188?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460b754bb4) http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif Stephen King SALEM'S LOT First UK British Edition signed dated & dedicated (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SALEMS-LOT-First-UK-British-Edition-signed-dated-dedicated-/300839947188?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460b754bb4)

this seller has another for sale with a similar look with the writing. weird.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHT-SHIFT-signed-RARE-first-edition-hardcover-with-dustjacket-/300842511784?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460b9c6da8

[Joe315]

The seller says the signature is in pen but it looks like pencil to me.


this seller has another for sale with a similar look with the writing. weird.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHT-SHIFT-signed-RARE-first-edition-hardcover-with-dustjacket-/300842511784?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460b9c6da8

[TwistedNadine]

Hi Surly! Been a while..
This seller has four signed King books he's selling and each one has a similar odd carbon paper like signature. What throws me is the Night Shift sig that's bleeding through, but it isnt bleeding through like a sharpie or gel pen ink would.
Im sure these are all copied somehow but curious to know how he did it.



This inscription and signature look weird. Almost dot matrix...
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mlegO84LI2gfyLof5OFY8UQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SALEMS-LOT-First-UK-British-Edition-signed-dated-dedicated-/300839947188?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460b754bb4) http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif Stephen King SALEM'S LOT First UK British Edition signed dated & dedicated (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SALEMS-LOT-First-UK-British-Edition-signed-dated-dedicated-/300839947188?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460b754bb4)

this seller has another for sale with a similar look with the writing. weird.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHT-SHIFT-signed-RARE-first-edition-hardcover-with-dustjacket-/300842511784?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460b9c6da8

[Randall Flagg]

This one hurts my eyes:

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mQhnlb8jwe1j5rrcaq2KgVA.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nightmares-Dreamscapes-by-Stephen-King-Scarce-Signed-First-Edition-/130830315515?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76182ffb) Newly listedNightmares & Dreamscapes by Stephen King**Scarce Signed First Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nightmares-Dreamscapes-by-Stephen-King-Scarce-Signed-First-Edition-/130830315515?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76182ffb)


Seller also has a Night Shift 1st signed. The NS is interesting...

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mmW2r3eap-fSktQpFKownhQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHT-SHIFT-signed-RARE-first-edition-hardcover-with-dustjacket-/300842511784?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460b9c6da8) http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif Stephen King NIGHT SHIFT signed RARE first edition hardcover with dustjacket (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHT-SHIFT-signed-RARE-first-edition-hardcover-with-dustjacket-/300842511784?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460b9c6da8)

[Randall Flagg]

Rotten tripe:

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mZUpFdddurdCyRJ84L5wA6A.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Cell-SIGNED-1st-1st-/330853073545?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item4d08614289) Stephen King - Cell; SIGNED 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Cell-SIGNED-1st-1st-/330853073545?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item4d08614289)

[Stockerlone]

A GERMAN signed second printing 1996 ....
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMDE3/$T2eC16dHJIkE9qU3lQhoBQ5su7WBL!~~60_12.JPG

[CurtSeattle]

A GERMAN signed second printing 1996 ....
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMDE3/$T2eC16dHJIkE9qU3lQhoBQ5su7WBL!~~60_12.JPG

That German signed book looks like a legit signature to me (assuming the signature isn't a stamp or whatever and is actually signed)

[TwistedNadine]

Dont see a lot of German editions signed.


A GERMAN signed second printing 1996 ....
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMDE3/$T2eC16dHJIkE9qU3lQhoBQ5su7WBL!~~60_12.JPG

[tippy4]

Interesting story. Thoughts as to the veracity of their claim (and to the signature)?
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/ms8aTOeUAkWUwRSIpKmB0Sg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-INSOMNIA-Poster-/130829665953?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e760e46a1) Newly listedStephen King Autographed INSOMNIA Poster (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-INSOMNIA-Poster-/130829665953?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e760e46a1)

I think it is real.

Saw this one earlier in the week and meant to let David at Bett's know about it.

Unless your name is David, I would not think it is something you would want to display on your wall.

[neosatus]

More from brennan2984...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-FAITHFUL-RARE-DUAL-AUTOGRAPH-FIRST-1st-Stewart-ONan-REDSOX-/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/$T2eC16Z,!)kE9s4,BD1oBQ7!cB3eh!~~60_3.JPG
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-FAITHFUL-RARE-DUAL-AUTOGRAPH-FIRST-1st-Stewart-ONan-REDSOX-/140904150328?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20ce8ab538


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-POP-UP-SL-LIMITED-RARE-GWLTG-1st-/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/$(KGrHqRHJFcFDT!1UV)nBQ7!KcboGw~~60_3.JPG
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-POP-UP-SL-LIMITED-RARE-GWLTG-1st-/130832010687?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76320dbf


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LISEYS-STORY-UK-2006-FIRST-1st-SUPER-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-HORROR-/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/$T2eC16Z,!yME9s5qHtDoBQ7!UMrnUg~~60_3.JPG
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LISEYS-STORY-UK-2006-FIRST-1st-SUPER-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-HORROR-/130832012380?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7632145c

[Randall Flagg]

Thoughts?

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mIB-r_luO2q-sEMLqlN7Z_Q.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-The-Dead-Zone-paperback-book-totally-unique-/190782040039?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c6b7ee7e7) Newly listedAutographed - Stephen King - The Dead Zone - paperback book - totally unique ! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-The-Dead-Zone-paperback-book-totally-unique-/190782040039?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c6b7ee7e7)

[Randall Flagg]

He just won't go away:

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mV3XC7XIFTO8_TBmroQW6dg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LISEYS-STORY-UK-2006-FIRST-1st-SUPER-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-HORROR-/130832012380?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7632145c) Newly listedSTEPHEN KING SIGNED LISEY'S STORY UK 2006 FIRST 1st SUPER RARE AUTOGRAPH HORROR (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LISEYS-STORY-UK-2006-FIRST-1st-SUPER-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-HORROR-/130832012380?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7632145c)

[carlosdetweiller]

Thoughts?

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mIB-r_luO2q-sEMLqlN7Z_Q.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-The-Dead-Zone-paperback-book-totally-unique-/190782040039?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c6b7ee7e7) Newly listedAutographed - Stephen King - The Dead Zone - paperback book - totally unique ! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-The-Dead-Zone-paperback-book-totally-unique-/190782040039?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c6b7ee7e7)

I don't like that one at all.

[Randall Flagg]

Not only do I dislike the sig, but the story seems familiar in a rather pungent way (I was a limo driver...blah blah blah).

[Roseannebarr]

sucker born every minute. for 10 dollars i put a bid on it. then i come here and see it might be fake. I am soooo stupid.

[AKC]

Thoughts?

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mIB-r_luO2q-sEMLqlN7Z_Q.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-The-Dead-Zone-paperback-book-totally-unique-/190782040039?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c6b7ee7e7) Newly listedAutographed - Stephen King - The Dead Zone - paperback book - totally unique ! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-The-Dead-Zone-paperback-book-totally-unique-/190782040039?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c6b7ee7e7)

Bad, bad, bad......

[Randall Flagg]

sucker born every minute. for 10 dollars i put a bid on it. then i come here and see it might be fake. I am soooo stupid.
Just withdraw the bid. It shows up somewhere on ebay, but unless you withdraw numerous bids I doubt it will matter.

[redsoxfan565]

Not only do I dislike the sig, but the story seems familiar in a rather pungent way (I was a limo driver...blah blah blah).


I was going to say he has had the same driver up here in Boston for many years, but I didn't notice the description of the lady being in Utah.

[Merlin1958]

Not only do I dislike the sig, but the story seems familiar in a rather pungent way (I was a limo driver...blah blah blah).


I was going to say he has had the same driver up here in Boston for many years, but I didn't notice the description of the lady being in Utah.

I think I HATE you!!!! LOL LOL LOL

[redsoxfan565]

More from brennan2984...


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-POP-UP-SL-LIMITED-RARE-GWLTG-1st-/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/$(KGrHqRHJFcFDT!1UV)nBQ7!KcboGw~~60_3.JPG
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-POP-UP-SL-LIMITED-RARE-GWLTG-1st-/130832010687?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76320dbf



Someone I know got this pop-up book signed by King, (Obviously not this actual copy that Brennan has up) but what was funny was that King didn't know what to do with it, and refused to sign it at first as he didn't know where to sign. The next day, my friend gave him a sharpie and he reluctantly signed it, but I'd have to figure he hasn't signed too many copies of the pop-up edition.

[carlosdetweiller]

Someone I know got this pop-up book signed by King, (Obviously not this actual copy that Brennan has up) but what was funny was that King didn't know what to do with it, and refused to sign it at first as he didn't know where to sign. The next day, my friend gave him a sharpie and he reluctantly signed it, but I'd have to figure he hasn't signed too many copies of the pop-up edition.

More than you might think. King did a formal signing for the book in December 2004 at Book Marc in Bangor. My copy from that signing is done just like that one. He sat and signed copies all afternoon with a silver sharpie on the cover.

[namelessnpoor]

Someone I know got this pop-up book signed by King, (Obviously not this actual copy that Brennan has up) but what was funny was that King didn't know what to do with it, and refused to sign it at first as he didn't know where to sign. The next day, my friend gave him a sharpie and he reluctantly signed it, but I'd have to figure he hasn't signed too many copies of the pop-up edition.

More than you might think. King did a formal signing for the book in December 2004 at Book Marc in Bangor. My copy from that signing is done just like that one. He sat and signed copies all afternoon with a silver sharpie on the cover.

I also have one that looks just like that, silver sharpie on the front cover.

[bdwyer19]

So, even though this is a Brennan book, and chance the sig is legit??

[Randall Flagg]

So, even though this is a Brennan book, and chance the sig is legit??
The Pop-up TGLTG looks like all other legit silver ink/sharpie King sigs I have seen.

[TwistedNadine]

That may be but I wouldnt buy from him. He specializes in fakes - why support him and help keep him in business?



So, even though this is a Brennan book, and chance the sig is legit??
The Pop-up TGLTG looks like all other legit silver ink/sharpie King sigs I have seen.

[redsoxfan565]

Someone I know got this pop-up book signed by King, (Obviously not this actual copy that Brennan has up) but what was funny was that King didn't know what to do with it, and refused to sign it at first as he didn't know where to sign. The next day, my friend gave him a sharpie and he reluctantly signed it, but I'd have to figure he hasn't signed too many copies of the pop-up edition.

More than you might think. King did a formal signing for the book in December 2004 at Book Marc in Bangor. My copy from that signing is done just like that one. He sat and signed copies all afternoon with a silver sharpie on the cover.

Oh ok sweet, I didn't know that.

[Randall Flagg]

That may be but I wouldnt buy from him. He specializes in fakes - why support him and help keep him in business?



So, even though this is a Brennan book, and chance the sig is legit??
The Pop-up TGLTG looks like all other legit silver ink/sharpie King sigs I have seen.
I did not want to encourage people to buy from him-no matter how great the price might be for a legitimate item. I only rendered my 2 cents as to the how that signature looked to me. Your mileage may vary.:P

[bdwyer19]

I have no intention of buying from him, even if it is legit. I was just curious what others thought of the signature. I've actually already reported back to eBay a couple of the other books he's posted.

[TwistedNadine]

Well it appears Brennans mileage is fairly steady. Thot we had finally got rid of him
I have to agree that the sig looks legit, but I also hope that because he's a slimy f.. members stay away



That may be but I wouldnt buy from him. He specializes in fakes - why support him and help keep him in business?



So, even though this is a Brennan book, and chance the sig is legit??
The Pop-up TGLTG looks like all other legit silver ink/sharpie King sigs I have seen.
I did not want to encourage people to buy from him-no matter how great the price might be for a legitimate item. I only rendered my 2 cents as to the how that signature looked to me. Your mileage may vary.:P

[TwistedNadine]

Oh good.


I have no intention of buying from him, even if it is legit. I was just curious what others thought of the signature. I've actually already reported back to eBay a couple of the other books he's posted.

[EXPLORER]

Someone I know got this pop-up book signed by King, (Obviously not this actual copy that Brennan has up) but what was funny was that King didn't know what to do with it, and refused to sign it at first as he didn't know where to sign. The next day, my friend gave him a sharpie and he reluctantly signed it, but I'd have to figure he hasn't signed too many copies of the pop-up edition.

More than you might think. King did a formal signing for the book in December 2004 at Book Marc in Bangor. My copy from that signing is done just like that one. He sat and signed copies all afternoon with a silver sharpie on the cover.

I also own one just like this. I found it on my trip to Bangor to buy the Explorer. I dropped into a store nearby where he did the signing and when speaking to the owner he recalled the event and remembered he had a copy in the back room he had gotten from the event. He sold it to me for about $50. Since then, I am never shy about speaking of S. King when traveling around Maine.

[EXPLORER]

Well it appears Brennans mileage is fairly steady. Thot we had finally got rid of him
I have to agree that the sig looks legit, but I also hope that because he's a slimy f.. members stay away



That may be but I wouldnt buy from him. He specializes in fakes - why support him and help keep him in business?



So, even though this is a Brennan book, and chance the sig is legit??
The Pop-up TGLTG looks like all other legit silver ink/sharpie King sigs I have seen.
I did not want to encourage people to buy from him-no matter how great the price might be for a legitimate item. I only rendered my 2 cents as to the how that signature looked to me. Your mileage may vary.:P

I totally am behind you on that. Who knows what you'll wind up with?

[namelessnpoor]

Legit or not I would not purchase anything from them either. As stated above...why support someone who is known to sell fakes even if they throw up a legit sig once and awhile....plus, and not that i know this has happened, but I would worry about a switcheroo !! as was also stated above..who knows what you may actually get in the mail !

[Roseannebarr]

good or bad? Thanks for the help!
Listed by Weathervane.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Peter-Straub-Signed-Black-House-1st-1st-Nice-Condition-Gift-/110999380272?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d8142130

[carlosdetweiller]

good or bad? Thanks for the help!
Listed by Weathervane.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Peter-Straub-Signed-Black-House-1st-1st-Nice-Condition-Gift-/110999380272?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d8142130

I think it is a legit signature. I would question the seller as to whether or not the "First Edition" statement is present on the copyright page. She is right that the number line begins with "2" on first editions but they also have to have "First Edition" stated (otherwise it is a second printing).

[ChristineB]

good or bad? Thanks for the help!
Listed by Weathervane.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Peter-Straub-Signed-Black-House-1st-1st-Nice-Condition-Gift-/110999380272?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d8142130

FWIW, looks good to me, like all his cramped and quick sigs of late, but I am no expert

[Randall Flagg]

How nice of King to sign this book "at a walmart store".

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mMHjhmdDUBq2l_B-d0wpGvw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330857064245?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d089e2735) Newly listedStephen King 2 signed books Four past midnight - (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330857064245?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d089e2735)

[EXPLORER]

How nice of King to sign this book "at a walmart store".

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mMHjhmdDUBq2l_B-d0wpGvw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330857064245?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d089e2735) Newly listedStephen King 2 signed books Four past midnight - (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330857064245?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d089e2735) He must have slipped in to do some shopping just after midnight.

12:04

[Randall Flagg]

Flotsam

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mcaBDybaa379Q-Q8YPQ9Syw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-THE-GIRL-WHO-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-1ST-ED-HC-DJ-/110999080672?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d80f8ee0) STEPHEN KING SIGNED~THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON~1ST ED.HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-THE-GIRL-WHO-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-1ST-ED-HC-DJ-/110999080672?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d80f8ee0)

[cit74]

How nice of King to sign this book "at a walmart store".

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mMHjhmdDUBq2l_B-d0wpGvw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330857064245?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d089e2735) Newly listedStephen King 2 signed books Four past midnight - (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330857064245?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d089e2735) He must have slipped in to do some shopping just after midnight.

12:04

He pulled it off of eBay already - maybe Walmart wanted their copy back

[Randall Flagg]

Thoughts on this signature?:

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mmW2r3eap-fSktQpFKownhQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHT-SHIFT-signed-RARE-first-edition-hardcover-with-dustjacket-/300846206454?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460bd4cdf6) Newly listedStephen King NIGHT SHIFT signed RARE first edition hardcover with dustjacket (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHT-SHIFT-signed-RARE-first-edition-hardcover-with-dustjacket-/300846206454?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460bd4cdf6)

[Randall Flagg]

Even if it is a legit O'Nan sig, it sure is an ugly signature.
http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mn2_JuNQlFckJZ0ne08dq-A.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEWART-ONAN-SIGNED-FAITHFUL-RED-SOX-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-1ST-A-NO-RESERVE-/111000029331?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d81e0893) Newly listedSTEWART O'NAN SIGNED "FAITHFUL" (RED SOX, STEPHEN KING) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEWART-ONAN-SIGNED-FAITHFUL-RED-SOX-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-1ST-A-NO-RESERVE-/111000029331?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d81e0893)

1ST/1ST/A+/NO RESERVE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEWART-ONAN-SIGNED-FAITHFUL-RED-SOX-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-1ST-A-NO-RESERVE-/111000029331?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d81e0893)


Intentionally blurred sig photo?

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mXKAuy5wsQ5eZ-0qCFrCROg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-FROM-A-BUICK-8-1ST-1ST-A-NO-RESERVE-/110999977040?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d81d3c50) Newly listedSTEPHEN KING SIGNED "FROM A BUICK 8" 1ST/1ST/A+/NO RESERVE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-FROM-A-BUICK-8-1ST-1ST-A-NO-RESERVE-/110999977040?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d81d3c50)

[Randall Flagg]

Pig slop:

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mybZlwGHYyyxwvUzj701K9g.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Fiction-Author-STEPHEN-KING-His-Book-Dark-Tower-IV-Signed-1st-Ed-/271136930624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f21053b40) Horror Fiction Author STEPHEN KING - His Book, Dark Tower IV Signed, 1st Ed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Fiction-Author-STEPHEN-KING-His-Book-Dark-Tower-IV-Signed-1st-Ed-/271136930624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f21053b40)

[ChristineB]

What is up with these sigs that look like they were done in pencil lately? I mean the sig looks good to me but who has someone this famous use a pencil to sign something? But, hey it may have been all they had at the time.


Thoughts on this signature?:

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mmW2r3eap-fSktQpFKownhQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHT-SHIFT-signed-RARE-first-edition-hardcover-with-dustjacket-/300846206454?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460bd4cdf6) Newly listedStephen King NIGHT SHIFT signed RARE first edition hardcover with dustjacket (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHT-SHIFT-signed-RARE-first-edition-hardcover-with-dustjacket-/300846206454?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item460bd4cdf6)

[Merlin1958]

Even if it is a legit O'Nan sig, it sure is an ugly signature.
http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mn2_JuNQlFckJZ0ne08dq-A.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEWART-ONAN-SIGNED-FAITHFUL-RED-SOX-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-1ST-A-NO-RESERVE-/111000029331?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d81e0893) Newly listedSTEWART O'NAN SIGNED "FAITHFUL" (RED SOX, STEPHEN KING) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEWART-ONAN-SIGNED-FAITHFUL-RED-SOX-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-1ST-A-NO-RESERVE-/111000029331?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d81e0893)

1ST/1ST/A+/NO RESERVE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEWART-ONAN-SIGNED-FAITHFUL-RED-SOX-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-1ST-A-NO-RESERVE-/111000029331?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d81e0893)


Yeah, we should BURN it!!!!!


:emot-flame::emot-flame::emot-flame:

[erxbooks]

Well, reading this thread has been enlightening. I have a feeling I have been suckered on few signed book purchases. Well, live an learn. As soon as I can post pictures I will be posting some of the signatures on books I have purchased to get your opinions. I have a feeling I will be throwing a few books in the recycling in the near future

[Randall Flagg]

Once you have 5 posts, you should be able to post images and hyperlinks.

[Randall Flagg]

Thoughts on this sig:
http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mxNjc_Go_jBWC-dJ2BZL4sw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Bag-of-Bones-1st-Ed-SIGNED-by-the-AUTHOR-/111000662235?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19d827b0db) Stephen King Bag of Bones 1st Ed SIGNED by the AUTHOR!!!!!! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Bag-of-Bones-1st-Ed-SIGNED-by-the-AUTHOR-/111000662235?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19d827b0db)

Putrid:

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mMHjhmdDUBq2l_B-d0wpGvw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330858094380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d08addf2c) Stephen King 2 signed books Four past midnight - (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330858094380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d08addf2c)

[EXPLORER]

Well, reading this thread has been enlightening. I have a feeling I have been suckered on few signed book purchases. Well, live an learn. As soon as I can post pictures I will be posting some of the signatures on books I have purchased to get your opinions. I have a feeling I will be throwing a few books in the recycling in the near future

Hopefully anything bogus was bought at reading copy prices.

[Roseannebarr]

Well, reading this thread has been enlightening. I have a feeling I have been suckered on few signed book purchases. Well, live an learn. As soon as I can post pictures I will be posting some of the signatures on books I have purchased to get your opinions. I have a feeling I will be throwing a few books in the recycling in the near future

Everytime i am tempted to buy a book on ebay, i come to this thread and i have come to the conclusion that unless it is a S/L I am not buying from Ebay.

[TwistedNadine]

The BOB looks good imho, Not a bad price either if it really is a 1st. But who the hell names their child "Rem"??



Thoughts on this sig:
http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mxNjc_Go_jBWC-dJ2BZL4sw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Bag-of-Bones-1st-Ed-SIGNED-by-the-AUTHOR-/111000662235?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19d827b0db) Stephen King Bag of Bones 1st Ed SIGNED by the AUTHOR!!!!!! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Bag-of-Bones-1st-Ed-SIGNED-by-the-AUTHOR-/111000662235?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19d827b0db)

Putrid:

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mMHjhmdDUBq2l_B-d0wpGvw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330858094380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d08addf2c) Stephen King 2 signed books Four past midnight - (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330858094380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d08addf2c)

[erxbooks]

Well, Here goes. I see some embarrassment coming my way, but we learn through our mistakes. At elast ehat is what I am telling myself. :lol1: Here are my the signatures I have on my Non S/N Limited King books. I have some confidence in 2 of the books and the rest are a fingers crossed, money gone feeling.

Thanks for your feedback in advance

Gunslinger 1st

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/gunslinger7.jpg

The Stand 1st

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/The_stand3.jpg

The Talisman First

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/talisman1.jpg

Wind through the Key Hole 1st

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Key_Hole.jpg

Dark Tower First

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Dark_tower.jpg

It

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/It1.jpg

Gunslinger Graphic Novel

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gunslinger_Graphic.jpg

[TwistedNadine]

Oh oh - No pics.
Try again please!

[Roseannebarr]

Well, Here goes. I see some embarrassment coming my way, but we learn through our mistakes. At elast ehat is what I am telling myself. :lol1: Here are my the signatures I have on my Non S/N Limited King books. I have some confidence in 2 of the books and the rest are a fingers crossed, money gone feeling.

Thanks for your feedback in advance

Gunslinger 1st

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11435&title=gunslinger-1st&cat=500

The Stand 1st

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11436&title=the-stand-1st&cat=500

The Talisman First

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11441&title=taliman&cat=500

Wind through the Key Hole 1st

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11437&title=wtkh-1st&cat=500

Dark Tower First

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11438&title=dark-tower-1st&cat=500

It

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11440&title=it-first-edition&cat=500

Gunslinger Graphic Novel

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=11439&title=gunslinger-grapic-novel&cat=500

I dont see the books. :(

[bdwyer19]

Erxbooks - If you haven't yet, your best bet would be to upload the pictures to imageshack, or some similar site, and then insert the url links into your post. Then we'd definitely be able to see the pictures.

[Randall Flagg]

I edited the post and fixed the links.
FYI, when you post a link to a gallery image that is too large, the pic exceeds post parameters and doesn't show. Best way is to right click on image and copy image location, and post that URL using the Insert Image icon.

[Randall Flagg]

FWIW, I think the first 5 are good. I won't render an opinion on the last two felt pen/sharpie sigs as I don't have a lot of comparisons.

[divemaster]

Here's my 2 cents worth:

The Stand: good example of a 1979 sig

The Wind through the Keyhole: typical crappy recent sig (i.e., genuine but ugly)

The Talisman: I take it this was signed in the last year or so? Same comment as TWTTK

It: horrible; I say no good

Gunslinger graphic novel: probably no good; hard to tell with that thick silver pen

Gunslinger 1 and Dark Tower: not sure, but I'd lean toward good

[Merlin1958]

Well, Here goes. I see some embarrassment coming my way, but we learn through our mistakes. At elast ehat is what I am telling myself. :lol1: Here are my the signatures I have on my Non S/N Limited King books. I have some confidence in 2 of the books and the rest are a fingers crossed, money gone feeling.

Thanks for your feedback in advance

Gunslinger 1st

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/gunslinger7.jpg

Looks good to me

The Stand 1st

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/The_stand3.jpg

Also looks good

The Talisman First

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/talisman1.jpg

Wind through the Key Hole 1st

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Key_Hole.jpg

Dark Tower First

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Dark_tower.jpg

It

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/It1.jpg

I don't think so, but I am not the expert others are.

Gunslinger Graphic Novel

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Gunslinger_Graphic.jpg

They all appear genuine to me except, the "IT" sig. However, I am certainly not the expert others here are.

[erxbooks]

Hey thank you all. I feel much better. I was pretty sure about the Gunslinger first and The Stand. I can live with It maybe not being real, but I bought it and the Talisman from the same place. Thanks for fixing the images and helping out the Newbie. I have signed up for ImageShack to make this easier in the future. I am looking forward to digging deeper into this community and hopefully becoming a contributing member.

Erik

[CurtSeattle]

Need more info... Which ones did you get from SAME seller/store? Any of them? :) For some reason, I'm not feeling the Talisman and TWTK ones, but if signed in a super hurry for whatever reason ("please sign two more for me!" situation that flusters him) then they look close enough. Hard without knowing the "story" on how/where signed sometimes. :(

Edit: After reading about the "new" King signature, I looked around and I guess he is kinda sloppier now. Gonna be REALLY hard to tell fakes if they make any effort. sigh....

[WeDealInLead]

Did you buy The Gunslinger Born on eBay from brennan? He sold a fake one once.

[CurtSeattle]

I just jumped on Ebay and look who just listed something.... BRENNAN!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Skeleton-Crew-SL-Poster-PROMO-Print-LIMITED-RARE-HARD-2-FIND-/130835530701?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7667c3cd

Actually a cool item though. doh!

[neosatus]

IT definitely looks horrible. Talisman looks fishy. The rest look good.

[idlewarnings]

The only one I have any doubt about is the IT. I could maybe be convinced by the IT if I stared at it long enough. It's a Sharpie sig done crazy fast right on the dust jacket, like he was signing things as fast as possible, maybe while being ambushed by a crowd coming out of an appearance. The lead in to the 'p' and the loop on the 'h' in Stephen look fairly consistent with his handwriting.

[ChristineB]

It is getting harder to tell a fake from real these days with his cramped/hurried "I am signing 500 books in 2 hours" (if you do the math on this 500 in 120 minutes is just scary) sigs of late. Then add in all those people that mob him before/after events for a sig, and the fact that he is not as young as he used to be (my sig has gone to crap over the years, I see stuff I signed from when I was 20 and go "I signed that? can't have been me") and those people that will ask him for a sig in the bathroom and you have a recipe for crappy sigs big time. :(

[erxbooks]

No. But I bought the graphic novel from him. Writing that one off as a loss.

I bought The Talisman and It from ggstadium and now I have my doubts about those two.

[Randall Flagg]

I just jumped on Ebay and look who just listed something.... BRENNAN!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Skeleton-Crew-SL-Poster-PROMO-Print-LIMITED-RARE-HARD-2-FIND-/130835530701?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7667c3cd

Actually a cool item though. doh!
That looks legit. Potter's signature looks good.

[Randall Flagg]

and those people that will ask him for a sig in the bathroom and you have a recipe for crappy sigs big time. :(
Hey now, Patrick and I resemble that remark. And tippy4 has the DNA pen.

[ChristineB]

LOL RF

[cit74]

Okay - this is king unrelated; but still along the lines of eBay BS and I was interested in your thoughts or if you have seen this before.
There was a seller I watched a few months back - that was selling some rare Gaiman signed items (seller: floodfund - from the Philippines) - had a bunch of items listed, and a signed print from Craig Thompson (of his blankets cover) - that was in the thousands - once that item closed...all of the other remaining auctions ended as well. So low and behold I do a search for Melinda and Gaiman - and it is the same seller, book, description that I saw a few months back (or it might have been weeks). I sent them a question as to this "fishiness" so I will see if they respond at all - but I was curious as to your thoughts.

Here was the url to one of the items that I copied (not sure if this link will work - sorry)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281049760966?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[jhanic]

Sounds too fishy for me. I'd avoid him.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Probably profiling, but I would avoid any seller from the Philippines.

[cit74]

I am happy that i waited till the end to try and bid - and the one i watched was pulled early - so i did not get sucked in (and learned a lesson the easy way)

[idlewarnings]

No. But I bought the graphic novel from him. Writing that one off as a loss.

I bought The Talisman and It from ggstadium and now I have my doubts about those two.

The Talisman is 100% legit.

[erxbooks]

I looked at both of the books and they look legit (I have copies of both). Not quite sure how he plans on having Gaiman personalize the books.

[Randall Flagg]

I wish carlosdetweiller would chime in.

[carlosdetweiller]

I wish carlosdetweiller would chime in.

I think y'all are doing just fine. I agree with most that the first five are OK. I do not like the signature on the Gunslinger Born....pretty sure that one is fake....but not certain. I just can't tell on IT. I think it is fake. Even if it was legit I would try to get rid of it. It is just too terrible to look at.

[cit74]

I looked at both of the books and they look legit (I have copies of both). Not quite sure how he plans on having Gaiman personalize the books.

I believe the books are legit - just not the seller - they had the same items in previous auction that was pulled and now they reappeared, plus when asked questions this seller does not respond - so I think the whole thing is a sham

[Randall Flagg]

Pretty damn bad:
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mOeCvL2ZBtfUkhd4hQGHLMA.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-3-Stephen-King-First-Printings-Dark-Half-Cujo-One-Signed-/121053291246?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c2f56a2ee) Newly listedLot of 3 Stephen King First Printings Dark Half Cujo One Signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-3-Stephen-King-First-Printings-Dark-Half-Cujo-One-Signed-/121053291246?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c2f56a2ee)

[Randall Flagg]

Our good friend brennan:
http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mkt1wVBTrwGFMRHcvB_RZUg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-STAND-UNCUT-Autograph-FIRST-1st-X-RARE-LIMITED-1990-PRESS-/140906420435?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20cead58d3) STEPHEN KING SIGNED STAND UNCUT Autograph FIRST 1st X-RARE LIMITED 1990 PRESS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-STAND-UNCUT-Autograph-FIRST-1st-X-RARE-LIMITED-1990-PRESS-/140906420435?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20cead58d3)

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/muZfixuwyp2bQrmq8p4sJkw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-Autograph-FIRST-1st-RARE-Slipcase-LIMITED-/140906418921?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20cead52e9) STEPHEN KING SIGNED FULL DARK NO STARS Autograph FIRST 1st RARE Slipcase LIMITED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-Autograph-FIRST-1st-RARE-Slipcase-LIMITED-/140906418921?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20cead52e9)

[cit74]

Pretty damn bad:
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mOeCvL2ZBtfUkhd4hQGHLMA.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-3-Stephen-King-First-Printings-Dark-Half-Cujo-One-Signed-/121053291246?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c2f56a2ee) Newly listedLot of 3 Stephen King First Printings Dark Half Cujo One Signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-3-Stephen-King-First-Printings-Dark-Half-Cujo-One-Signed-/121053291246?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c2f56a2ee)

By pretty damn bad - you mean the red sig by king isn't good?

[stkmw02]

I have to agree with cit here. I expect the photos and descriptions are accurate representations of existing legit books, but I highly doubt this seller actually has them. If they send anything at all, it would most likely a bait-and-switch type of deal. :(

[cit74]

I have to agree with cit here. I expect the photos and descriptions are accurate representations of existing legit books, but I highly doubt this seller actually has them. If they send anything at all, it would most likely a bait-and-switch type of deal. :(

I am not as familiar with all of the scammers out on ebay - or easily picking them out - as it seems like many of you have a good eye (or know of stories from past dealings). So in cases where the price is too low for a signed first edition - the assumption is it is NOT legit. So if you went through with something like this you would then have the hassle of dealing with ebay protection to cover such a purchase?

[Stockerlone]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqR,!qgFCr,u9TqBBQ-Di2YI+!~~48_72.JPG

[jhanic]

Fake.

John

[Stockerlone]

Fake.

John

A badder fake is hardly possible.

[EXPLORER]

Fake.

John TOTALLY BOGUS SIG on picture from Alanta... Ghost Brothers Event.

[stkmw02]

cit, I'm most definitely not an expert on this. lol I can usually figure out if something is a forgery because I'm accustomed to seeing students fake their parent signatures. :lol: As far as my personal experience, I have seen one King signature in person (accidentally, thanks to Bill ;) ) and have never felt the need to purchase any. So I wouldn't be the best person to ask on this one... however, I do know that ebay protection is indeed a hassle and it is always best to consult the wise and kind DT members prior to snatching up such a deal. And if it is an issue of "I don't want to alert others people who might raise the bid" then it's a risky bet you just have to take on your own. Of course, for the most part, the community seems to respect each other enough not to "fight" over a find like that.

The one time I asked about a possibly too-good-to-be-true ebay find, I actually got a PM from a member offering me an even better deal!! ;)

[Randall Flagg]

Pretty damn bad:


By pretty damn bad - you mean the red sig by king isn't good?
Yes. IMO.

[Randall Flagg]

Sewage. I love the comment "No marks or disfiguring flaws."




http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mNRGu_zeW5_2xTvtR2sDZbw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Pet-Sematary-First-Edition-/271140424248?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f213a8a38) Newly listedStephen King, Signed Pet Sematary, First Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Pet-Sematary-First-Edition-/271140424248?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f213a8a38)

[Randall Flagg]

Nice job cutting off the signature. How can one tell?

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m6UCPsSfa9BX2LWnQJQR-9w.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nightmares-and-Dreamscapes-by-Stephen-King-Signed-Copy-/121053693889?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c2f5cc7c1) Newly listed"Nightmares and Dreamscapes by Stephen King --Signed Copy-- (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nightmares-and-Dreamscapes-by-Stephen-King-Signed-Copy-/121053693889?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c2f5cc7c1)

[ChristineB]

Well it is "signed"... lol

Sewage. I love the comment "No marks or disfiguring flaws."




http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mNRGu_zeW5_2xTvtR2sDZbw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Pet-Sematary-First-Edition-/271140424248?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f213a8a38) Newly listedStephen King, Signed Pet Sematary, First Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Pet-Sematary-First-Edition-/271140424248?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f213a8a38)

[TwistedNadine]

Was this one posted already?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-2-signed-books-Four-past-midnight-/330858094380?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d08addf2c

[TwistedNadine]

Another one from the same seller

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-king-signed-Book-first-edition-With-photo-proof-Rare-1st-printing-/330860326601?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4d08cfeec9

[Randall Flagg]

Both are terrible.

[Randall Flagg]

Seller not only stole my photo from the Catalog, but he stole the S/L image but is selling the Gift edtion.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130838495257&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

[Randall Flagg]

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m9_aik_YZ9PqpX-i3WthLxQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-king-signed-book-club-editon-THINNER-RARE-/330861577634?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d08e305a2) Newly listedStephen king signed book club editon THINNER RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-king-signed-book-club-editon-THINNER-RARE-/330861577634?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d08e305a2)

[WeDealInLead]

ha. ha. ha.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-by-Stephen-King-2004-Hardcover-Revised-Expurgated-/200883145662?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item2ec5918bbe

[cit74]

ha. ha. ha.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-by-Stephen-King-2004-Hardcover-Revised-Expurgated-/200883145662?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item2ec5918bbe

I imagine they went out of business trying to sell books with sigs like that - here was the description for that one:


This book was purchased at a used book store in Sarasota, FL that went out of business a few years ago.

I am not sure if the autographs of Stephen King and Michael Whelan are authentic or not, thus I am NOT SELLING this as an autographed book, but I am including a picture of what the signatures inside of the book look like so you exactly what you are getting.

[Randall Flagg]

ha. ha. ha.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-by-Stephen-King-2004-Hardcover-Revised-Expurgated-/200883145662?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item2ec5918bbe
The book is valuable because according to the description it is "expurgated"

[carbinworld]

Any thoughts on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-with-FREE-Cemetery-Dance-Slipcase-/181067069323?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2870378b

[carlosdetweiller]

Any thoughts on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-with-FREE-Cemetery-Dance-Slipcase-/181067069323?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2870378b

I think it is good.

[WeDealInLead]

Brennan has some new goodies listed. I'm sure at this point he'd take requests.

[ChristineB]

Looks just like mine, he signed so many of these they all seem to be ugly sigs.


Any thoughts on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-with-FREE-Cemetery-Dance-Slipcase-/181067069323?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2870378b

[Room 217 Caretaker]

It's legit

Mulleins

[EXPLORER]

Any thoughts on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-with-FREE-Cemetery-Dance-Slipcase-/181067069323?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2870378b That looks like one of the so many books , so little time signature that came from those event signings. Nice that it comes with a Free slipcase thrown in (even if dinged).

[carbinworld]

Thanks all :)

[bdwyer19]

My copy of 11/22/63 has a very similar looking signature. I think it's good.

[EXPLORER]

Any thoughts on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-with-FREE-Cemetery-Dance-Slipcase-/181067069323?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2870378b

I think it is good.


It's legit

Mulleins



Any thoughts on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-with-FREE-Cemetery-Dance-Slipcase-/181067069323?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2870378b That looks like one of the so many books , so little time signature that came from those event signings. Nice that it comes with a Free slipcase thrown in (even if dinged).

It also looks just like the sigs from when Sai King walked into Sarasota B&N and signed a stack..... like http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Autographed-Dark-Tower-The-Wind-Through-The-Keyhole-1st-1st-/290847961328?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item43b7e3b0f0 which I know is authentic.

[Roseannebarr]

Brennan has some new goodies listed. I'm sure at this point he'd take requests.

Great IDea! Do you think we should send him our books for signature? Maybe he could go on tour!

[WeDealInLead]

Brennan has some new goodies listed. I'm sure at this point he'd take requests.

Great IDea! Do you think we should send him our books for signature? Maybe he could go on tour!

For a few dollars more, he sends the books back in time to King to inscribe with the date of your choosing.

[Roseannebarr]

Brennan has some new goodies listed. I'm sure at this point he'd take requests.

Great IDea! Do you think we should send him our books for signature? Maybe he could go on tour!

For a few dollars more, he sends the books back in time to King to inscribe with the date of your choosing.

Makes sense, I think he stole that Idea from 11/22/63. What a service.

[Randall Flagg]

Nauseating:

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m9_aik_YZ9PqpX-i3WthLxQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-king-signed-book-club-editon-THINNER-RARE-/330863250077?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d08fc8a9d) Newly listedStephen king signed book club editon THINNER RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-king-signed-book-club-editon-THINNER-RARE-/330863250077?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d08fc8a9d)

[Randall Flagg]

Our favorite charlatan:
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mV3XC7XIFTO8_TBmroQW6dg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LISEYS-STORY-UK-2006-FIRST-1st-SUPER-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-HORROR-/130839350777?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76a20df9) STEPHEN KING SIGNED LISEY'S STORY UK 2006 FIRST 1st SUPER RARE AUTOGRAPH HORROR (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LISEYS-STORY-UK-2006-FIRST-1st-SUPER-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-HORROR-/130839350777?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76a20df9)

King apparently signs his name with a "heart" in the last "G"

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mPlu9hqUmXS1DApQESmeksQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Dark-Tower-VI-Song-Of-Susannah-Dual-AUTOGRAPH-FIRST-1st-RARE-/130839348370?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76a20492) STEPHEN KING SIGNED Dark Tower VI Song Of Susannah Dual AUTOGRAPH FIRST 1st RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Dark-Tower-VI-Song-Of-Susannah-Dual-AUTOGRAPH-FIRST-1st-RARE-/130839348370?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76a20492)

[Randall Flagg]

Bile creating:
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mNjfAoNNZvHDlKScAx27UXA.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-BOOK-SIGNED-/370085119552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item562acac640) STEPHEN KING - BOOK SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-BOOK-SIGNED-/370085119552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item562acac640)

[Randall Flagg]

Thoughts?
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mybZlwGHYyyxwvUzj701K9g.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Fiction-Author-STEPHEN-KING-His-Book-Dark-Tower-IV-Signed-1st-Ed-/271136930624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f21053b40) Horror Fiction Author STEPHEN KING - His Book, Dark Tower IV Signed, 1st Ed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Fiction-Author-STEPHEN-KING-His-Book-Dark-Tower-IV-Signed-1st-Ed-/271136930624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f21053b40)

[Roseannebarr]

Thoughts?
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mybZlwGHYyyxwvUzj701K9g.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Fiction-Author-STEPHEN-KING-His-Book-Dark-Tower-IV-Signed-1st-Ed-/271136930624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f21053b40) Horror Fiction Author STEPHEN KING - His Book, Dark Tower IV Signed, 1st Ed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Fiction-Author-STEPHEN-KING-His-Book-Dark-Tower-IV-Signed-1st-Ed-/271136930624?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f21053b40)

Too expensive. :)

[bdwyer19]

Our favorite charlatan:
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mV3XC7XIFTO8_TBmroQW6dg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LISEYS-STORY-UK-2006-FIRST-1st-SUPER-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-HORROR-/130839350777?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76a20df9) STEPHEN KING SIGNED LISEY'S STORY UK 2006 FIRST 1st SUPER RARE AUTOGRAPH HORROR (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LISEYS-STORY-UK-2006-FIRST-1st-SUPER-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-HORROR-/130839350777?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76a20df9)

King apparently signs his name with a "heart" in the last "G"

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mPlu9hqUmXS1DApQESmeksQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Dark-Tower-VI-Song-Of-Susannah-Dual-AUTOGRAPH-FIRST-1st-RARE-/130839348370?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76a20492) STEPHEN KING SIGNED Dark Tower VI Song Of Susannah Dual AUTOGRAPH FIRST 1st RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Dark-Tower-VI-Song-Of-Susannah-Dual-AUTOGRAPH-FIRST-1st-RARE-/130839348370?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e76a20492)

What's with the heart? Is Brennan getting sloppy???

[Randall Flagg]

What's with the heart? Is Brennan getting sloppy???
No, I just think he is in love with himself and the money he is making.

[cit74]

Any thoughts on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-with-FREE-Cemetery-Dance-Slipcase-/181067069323?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2870378b

I think it is good.


It's legit

Mulleins



Any thoughts on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-with-FREE-Cemetery-Dance-Slipcase-/181067069323?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2870378b That looks like one of the so many books , so little time signature that came from those event signings. Nice that it comes with a Free slipcase thrown in (even if dinged).

It also looks just like the sigs from when Sai King walked into Sarasota B&N and signed a stack..... like http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Autographed-Dark-Tower-The-Wind-Through-The-Keyhole-1st-1st-/290847961328?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item43b7e3b0f0 which I know is authentic.

I am glad I am on here to listen to you all - so I bid on it over lunch again (don't tell my boss...wait thats me) - and was able to get it today. Figured it was less than the two over at Betts so I figured it was a good deal for me - thanks all

[Merlin1958]

Any thoughts on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-with-FREE-Cemetery-Dance-Slipcase-/181067069323?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2870378b

I think it is good.


It's legit

Mulleins



Any thoughts on this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-with-FREE-Cemetery-Dance-Slipcase-/181067069323?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2870378b That looks like one of the so many books , so little time signature that came from those event signings. Nice that it comes with a Free slipcase thrown in (even if dinged).

It also looks just like the sigs from when Sai King walked into Sarasota B&N and signed a stack..... like http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Autographed-Dark-Tower-The-Wind-Through-The-Keyhole-1st-1st-/290847961328?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item43b7e3b0f0 which I know is authentic.

I am glad I am on here to listen to you all - so I bid on it over lunch again (don't tell my boss...wait thats me) - and was able to get it today. Figured it was less than the two over at Betts so I figured it was a good deal for me - thanks all

Good for you!! Not a bad price either!!!

[Brice]

What's with the heart? Is Brennan getting sloppy???
No, I just think he is in love with himself and the money he is making.

Either that or he's trying to see how far he can push things before he gets busted. LOL

[Randall Flagg]

Fish guts:
http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mM5JzCEGu-iMvO3l_Q9YIiQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/signed-Stephen-King-The-Stand-read-details-/121057763237?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c2f9adfa5) Newly listedsigned Stephen King, The Stand, read details (http://www.ebay.com/itm/signed-Stephen-King-The-Stand-read-details-/121057763237?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c2f9adfa5)





Tripe:


http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/my9Dq1n5jq8XyR-MJE1eolg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Tommyknockers-SIGNED-By-Stephen-King-1ST-1ST-/251219518588?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7dd9a47c)
Newly listedThe Tommyknockers SIGNED By Stephen King 1ST/1ST (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Tommyknockers-SIGNED-By-Stephen-King-1ST-1ST-/251219518588?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7dd9a47c)



Entrails:

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mMUJtC5ZK38uxTXkLIc5FrA.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/signed-stephen-king-fire-starter-1978-read-details-/121057711403?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c2f9a152b) Newly listedsigned stephen king fire starter. 1978, read details (http://www.ebay.com/itm/signed-stephen-king-fire-starter-1978-read-details-/121057711403?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c2f9a152b)

[Randall Flagg]

I don't like this one:
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mNT4XMIpuA3VrPAe1CDiIjQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hearts-in-Atlantis-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-1999-Hardcover-FREE-SHIPPING-/321062572306?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item4ac0d21112) Newly listedHearts in Atlantis by Stephen King SIGNED (1999, Hardcover) FREE SHIPPING (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hearts-in-Atlantis-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-1999-Hardcover-FREE-SHIPPING-/321062572306?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item4ac0d21112)

[ChristineB]

I wonder if that isn't a facsimile sig, since it is on what looks like a promotional sticker.

I don't like this one:
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mNT4XMIpuA3VrPAe1CDiIjQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hearts-in-Atlantis-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-1999-Hardcover-FREE-SHIPPING-/321062572306?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item4ac0d21112) Newly listedHearts in Atlantis by Stephen King SIGNED (1999, Hardcover) FREE SHIPPING (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hearts-in-Atlantis-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-1999-Hardcover-FREE-SHIPPING-/321062572306?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item4ac0d21112)

[tippy4]

It is a facsimile signature on a promotional sticker.

I have never seen a HIA version before...but I have a BOB version.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/2564/boblm.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/687/boblm.jpg/)

[sgc1999]

Anybody else smell something foul?
There have been 3 fine/fine for a lot less for sale in the last 4 months and now 8 bids and over $1800???
beware this seller for future reference I would say.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Firestarter-Phantasia-Press-SIGNED-592-of-725-Slipcase-FINE-/221179047134?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item337f4c6cde

[divemaster]

Anybody else smell something foul?
There have been 3 fine/fine for a lot less for sale in the last 4 months and now 8 bids and over $1800???
beware this seller for future reference I would say.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Firestarter-Phantasia-Press-SIGNED-592-of-725-Slipcase-FINE-/221179047134?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item337f4c6cde

It does have the extra Whelan signature. Not sure how that ups the value to $1,900 though.

[Randall Flagg]

A pathetic attempt:
http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mn9xnNRxWaOxa_6yDRXsGNg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-NEEDFUL-THINGS-1ST-ED-PRESENTATION-COPY-VERY-GOOD-/271146162390?pt=AU_Antiquarian_Collectable_Books&hash=item3f219218d6) Newly listedSTEPHEN KING -"NEEDFUL THINGS" 1ST ED- PRESENTATION COPY! VERY GOOD! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-NEEDFUL-THINGS-1ST-ED-PRESENTATION-COPY-VERY-GOOD-/271146162390?pt=AU_Antiquarian_Collectable_Books&hash=item3f219218d6)



I don't like it:


http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mW1kgh2dMRKK9O6JK4Pavbg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-king-signed-book-The-tommyknockers-/330864922036?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d09160db4)
Newly listedStephen king signed book - The tommyknockers (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-king-signed-book-The-tommyknockers-/330864922036?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d09160db4)

[mikeyw]

seems like a sensible starting price for this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-SECRETARY-OF-DREAMS-VOLUME-TWO-SIGNED-LIMITED-EDITION-/281057221428?pt=Fiction&hash=item417050db34

[Randall Flagg]

Vomitous:

http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mrgl3VS0WwY64s_rGt2JJCw.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-BCA-First-Edition-The-Shining-Hardback-Book-/251221377208?pt=Fiction&hash=item3a7df600b8) Newly listedStephen King Signed BCA First Edition The Shining Hardback Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-BCA-First-Edition-The-Shining-Hardback-Book-/251221377208?pt=Fiction&hash=item3a7df600b8)

[Randall Flagg]

I vote
http://images.sodahead.com/polls/003468891/520974126_thumbs_down_answer_2_small.jpeg



http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mSXZBfgC1iFxBtEZAhYsWmg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Stand-autographed-by-the-author-/360578157126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item53f4220a46) Stephen King The Stand autographed by the author (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Stand-autographed-by-the-author-/360578157126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item53f4220a46)

[TwistedNadine]

Hmm I think that one might be legit? Crappy pic but from what I can see looks ok to me


I vote
http://images.sodahead.com/polls/003468891/520974126_thumbs_down_answer_2_small.jpeg



http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mSXZBfgC1iFxBtEZAhYsWmg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Stand-autographed-by-the-author-/360578157126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item53f4220a46) Stephen King The Stand autographed by the author (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Stand-autographed-by-the-author-/360578157126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item53f4220a46)

[surly]

I vote
http://images.sodahead.com/polls/003468891/520974126_thumbs_down_answer_2_small.jpeg



http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mSXZBfgC1iFxBtEZAhYsWmg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Stand-autographed-by-the-author-/360578157126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item53f4220a46) Stephen King The Stand autographed by the author (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Stand-autographed-by-the-author-/360578157126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item53f4220a46)


I almost bid on that one; I was thinking it was okay.

[Randall Flagg]

Who the heck would want a 3rd printing signed by Victor Mature?
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mxXNUuStTLeWi7PTx5FitdQ.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRE-STARTER-Stephen-King-SIGNED-3rd-Trade-Ed-HC-1980-Victor-Mature-VG-/290855120740?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item43b850ef64) FIRE STARTER, Stephen King , SIGNED, 3rd Trade Ed. HC, 1980, Victor Mature, VG (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRE-STARTER-Stephen-King-SIGNED-3rd-Trade-Ed-HC-1980-Victor-Mature-VG-/290855120740?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item43b850ef64)

[frik]

I vote
http://images.sodahead.com/polls/003468891/520974126_thumbs_down_answer_2_small.jpeg



http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mSXZBfgC1iFxBtEZAhYsWmg.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Stand-autographed-by-the-author-/360578157126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item53f4220a46) Stephen King The Stand autographed by the author (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Stand-autographed-by-the-author-/360578157126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item53f4220a46)


I almost bid on that one; I was thinking it was okay.

I'm still thinking it's ok....

sk

[AKC]

This pisses me off....this seller CONTINUES to list obvious fakes. Give them credit, the fake signatures are pretty consistent.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MISERY-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-ED-1ST-PRINTING-1987-HC-DJ-/111008367134?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d89d421e

Who would buy this shit?

[bdwyer19]

This pisses me off....this seller CONTINUES to list obvious fakes. Give them credit, the fake signatures are pretty consistent.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MISERY-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-ED-1ST-PRINTING-1987-HC-DJ-/111008367134?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d89d421e

Who would buy this shit?

Unfortunately I don't think allstarbooks will ever go away. Like Brennan, for some odd reason, people still buy from them.

[Randall Flagg]

Without a picture of inscription/signature, it is a great risk:
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m6-4isAKqbA6RENnOt5e1hA.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-2nd-Edition-Hardcover-IT-/281058499428?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4170645b64) Newly listedStephen King Autographed 2nd Edition Hardcover "IT" (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-2nd-Edition-Hardcover-IT-/281058499428?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4170645b64)

[bdwyer19]

Without a picture of inscription/signature, it is a great risk:
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m6-4isAKqbA6RENnOt5e1hA.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-2nd-Edition-Hardcover-IT-/281058499428?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4170645b64) Newly listedStephen King Autographed 2nd Edition Hardcover "IT" (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-2nd-Edition-Hardcover-IT-/281058499428?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4170645b64)

I emailed the seller a few hours ago for pics. If he follows through, I'll post them.

[bdwyer19]

Without a picture of inscription/signature, it is a great risk:
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m6-4isAKqbA6RENnOt5e1hA.jpg (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-2nd-Edition-Hardcover-IT-/281058499428?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4170645b64) Newly listedStephen King Autographed 2nd Edition Hardcover "IT" (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-2nd-Edition-Hardcover-IT-/281058499428?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4170645b64)

The seller added a picture of the inscription/signature. Looks legit to me, but I'm hardly an expert.

[Randall Flagg]

It looks good to me.

[Randall Flagg]

Even IF the sig is legit (I have no idea), who the heck wants a Laserdisc? I had one in 1988, but it is long gone.
Newly listedCujo signed Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cujo-signed-Stephen-King-/350709161737?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item51a7e51f09)

[Randall Flagg]

Even in flu season this reaches new heights/depths of illness:
Newly listedNightmares and Dreamscapes, Signed First Edition by Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nightmares-and-Dreamscapes-Signed-First-Edition-by-Stephen-King-/321068108243?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4ac12689d3)

[Randall Flagg]

Our friend brennan
Newly listedSTEPHEN KING SIGNED On Writing FIRST 1st NM HORROR SUPER RARE LIMITED AUTOGRAPH (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-On-Writing-FIRST-1st-NM-HORROR-SUPER-RARE-LIMITED-AUTOGRAPH-/140913607007?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20cf1b015f)

[WeDealInLead]

Reported. How many would it take for eBay to take it down?

[surly]

Reported. How many would it take for eBay to take it down?


I don't know what, but I feel that as a community there must be SOMETHING real we can do about chronic offenders that might make them take notice (as opposed to just reporting to ebay).
Isn't forgery is a federal offence in the US or are there different degrees of the crime? Either way, it is a crime. Not only is it straight up stealing from inexperienced collectors (which is frustrating enough) but it harms long term futures. I read somewhere once that there are so many Confederate fakes of Civil War items flooding the market that even experienced collectors are just too gun-shy to purchase anything.

When you look at the number of fakes on ebay on any given day, it just seems that we could be on a path where a similar thing could happen to King collecting (if it hasn't already).

[Merlin1958]

Reported. How many would it take for eBay to take it down?


I don't know what, but I feel that as a community there must be SOMETHING real we can do about chronic offenders that might make them take notice (as opposed to just reporting to ebay).
Isn't forgery is a federal offence in the US or are there different degrees of the crime? Either way, it is a crime. Not only is it straight up stealing from inexperienced collectors (which is frustrating enough) but it harms long term futures. I read somewhere once that there are so many Confederate fakes of Civil War items flooding the market that even experienced collectors are just too gun-shy to purchase anything.

When you look at the number of fakes on ebay on any given day, it just seems that we could be on a path where a similar thing could happen to King collecting (if it hasn't already).

I hear ya, but I would think its just too hard to establish "intent" and "action" on ebay to prosecute. IMHO

[bdwyer19]

These sellers will likely never go away. Brennan was reported by several members here a month or so ago, and then all of his listings disappeared. Well, obviously he's back again. As much as I'd like to see him gone for good, I have serious doubts as to whether that's going to happen.

[thegunslinger41]

Well...one thing we could do is have people on here list stephen king items IDENTICAL to his but maybe slightly less in price. What this will do is bring those potential buyers that he is duping to "check out YOUR auction" as well...(because it's cheaper and stuff). And in your description you "slander" brennan" and pretty much tell potential SK buyers that all his shit is fake...and also redirect them to our website here....OR!...just link the "questionable items, fakes and questionable sellers.

What do you guys think???

G

We gotta hit this guy where it hurts!

SHIT...we can just make multiple ebay accounts and BUY all his shit but never pay...then just tell ebay that you DID pay...and just tie up all his items and Final auction value refunds for weeks///months!!!

[Merlin1958]

Well...one thing we could do is have people on here list stephen king items IDENTICAL to his but maybe slightly less in price. What this will do is bring those potential buyers that he is duping to "check out YOUR auction" as well...(because it's cheaper and stuff). And in your description you "slander" brennan" and pretty much tell potential SK buyers that all his shit is fake...and also redirect them to our website here....OR!...just link the "questionable items, fakes and questionable sellers.

What do you guys think???

G

We gotta hit this guy where it hurts!

SHIT...we can just make multiple ebay accounts and BUY all his shit but never pay...then just tell ebay that you DID pay...and just tie up all his items and Final auction value refunds for weeks///months!!!

I appreciate your "good intentions" and zeal, but wouldn't that be resorting to similar tactics, albeit with good intentions? I say we just keep reporting him and of course, bashing him here. It may have more affect than you think. Look at the site "online" numbers from the last two King releases!!! We are growing as a trusted resource!!! All Hail, RF, the catalog and our collective reputation!!! LOL LOL LOL

Excuse me, but can an old man get a hand climbing down from this soapbox????? LOL

[jhanic]

I agree with Merlin. The necessary tactics would diminish our credibility with the "real" SK collectors.

John

[Randall Flagg]

The best and most efficient thing we can do is be here for people who have questions about an item. It is fun to fantasize about fucking with fraudulent sellers but the effort involved over time is wasteful, and more importantly, futile.

[Coulrophobia]

While I personally am not qualified to write the FBI on this situation based on not knowing enough about Mr. Kings signature (The reason I joined this forum.). If someone with all the facts, and can identify the differences they can send an email to Baltimore@ic.fbi.gov to get the ball rolling to see what can happen. I say contact the Baltimore branch based on the fact the seller (Allstarbooks) from what I see is from Cumberland, Maryland.

[Randall Flagg]

The FBI has no interest, no time and no care about an ebay seller with a few "questionable" King sigs.
Homeland Security, however will protect the NFL brand.
http://www.dhs.gov/photo/agents-seize-counterfeit-nfl-jerseys-ice

[Merlin1958]

The FBI has no interest, no time and no care about an ebay seller with a few "questionable" King sigs.
Homeland Security, however will protect the NFL brand.
http://www.dhs.gov/photo/agents-seize-counterfeit-nfl-jerseys-ice

There ya go!!! It comes down to the $$$$ involved and the folks that want/have it!!!! LOL Of course, not the fucking "Jets"!!!! LOL LOL

[neosatus]

Yeah it sucks to see scumbags like Brennan, but there's only so much we can do. If we keep posting his garbage and a number of us here report his items when they go back up, that may keep his "damage" and profit to a minimum.
I think I'm actually going to call ebay and voice my concern over this. Reporting single items are one thing but there's no Report option that involves repeat offenders and obviously intentional fraud, and maybe talking to a person about it will have more weight.

[Jimimck]

Someone should direct him to this thread, so he knows there is a large group of people on to him. Might shame him in to stopping. Probably wont, but you never know.

[Randall Flagg]

Something about the "g" doesn't seem right. Thoughts?
Newly listedStephen King Author " It " Signed 3x5 Index Card AUTO (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Author-It-Signed-3x5-Index-Card-AUTO-/380574135575?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item589bfc7517)

[Brice]

My only question is who the hell forges on an index card. If I were going to do a forgery I'd do it on what the person was famous for ...book, art, record, whatever. It's not like people are gonna shell out thousands or hundreds even for an index card.

[Coulrophobia]

My only question is who the hell forges on an index card. If I were going to do a forgery I'd do it on what the person was famous for ...book, art, record, whatever. It's not like people are gonna shell out thousands or hundreds even for an index card.

When I looked at this auction yesterday the first thing that popped in my mind was a baseball card show I attended in the 80's, and there was a class on spotting fake signatures. They had photos of this workshop that had signatures in-between glass with like 6 lights under it, and all they did was fake index cards. The reason was for the index cards back then, and really even now is for framing purposes. The newer addition is having the index cards sent out for authentication, and grading. This kind of card would of been what they would of included in the frame with the Real Stephen King Roof Shingles.

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q715/RuleofSixes/9b05_12_zpsec68fa9f.jpg

[Brice]

An index card except perhaps in the case of a superrare signature would hold no appeal for me. Everyone's different though.

[Coulrophobia]

From all I heard over the years the term "Pure" signature was used the most when it came to blank (No Lines) index cards.

[Randall Flagg]

Newly listedDreamcatcher Original cast signed poster signed by 8 incvluding Stephen king (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dreamcatcher-Original-cast-signed-poster-signed-by-8-incvluding-Stephen-king-/170988240260?pt=UK_DVD_Film_TV_Autographs_CV&hash=item27cfb17d84)

Pretty bad:
Newly listedDEAD ZONE ~ STEPHEN KING ~ (1979, Viking Hardcover w/Orig. DJ) SIGNED EDITION (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEAD-ZONE-STEPHEN-KING-1979-Viking-Hardcover-w-Orig-DJ-SIGNED-EDITION-/350712539385?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item51a818a8f9)

[Randall Flagg]

I don't think so...
Newly listedSTEPHEN KING SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED BOOK THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE GAI COA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-BOOK-THE-WIND-THROUGH-THE-KEYHOLE-GAI-COA-/221188312745?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337fd9cea9)




Time left:

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mvJawkb7kqo1yQnVe84o_YQ.jpg

[Coulrophobia]

I don't think so...
Newly listedSTEPHEN KING SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED BOOK THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE GAI COA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-BOOK-THE-WIND-THROUGH-THE-KEYHOLE-GAI-COA-/221188312745?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337fd9cea9)




Time left:

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mvJawkb7kqo1yQnVe84o_YQ.jpg

I just checked that certification number here is the result. "We are unable to locate Cert Number: 694706 in our database."

[carlosdetweiller]

Even if they could locate Cert Number: 694706 in their database it would still be a terrible forgery.

[Coulrophobia]

Even if they could locate Cert Number: 694706 in their database it would still be a terrible forgery.

The reason I looked it up is I think even the certification is fake.

[carlosdetweiller]

Even if they could locate Cert Number: 694706 in their database it would still be a terrible forgery.

The reason I looked it up is I think even the certification is fake.

Good point. I just googled "Global Authentication" and found many, many sites discussing their lack of credibility and outright dishonesty.

And even if they were legit who the heck wants a book with that permanent sticker stuck in it? Yuck!

[Merlin1958]

Even if they could locate Cert Number: 694706 in their database it would still be a terrible forgery.

The reason I looked it up is I think even the certification is fake.

Good point. I just googled "Global Authentication" and found many, many sites discussing their lack of credibility and outright dishonesty.

And even if they were legit who the heck wants a book with that permanent sticker stuck in it? Yuck!

Good point!! Really "dumb" move!!!

[Randall Flagg]

I don't like this signature. Thoughts?
Newly listedFear Itself: The Horror Fiction of Stephen King**Signed by Stephen King**1st VGC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fear-Itself-The-Horror-Fiction-of-Stephen-King-Signed-by-Stephen-King-1st-VGC-/140916562091?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20cf4818ab)



http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mqe9s7VEd_92dJaNBjTdOwg.jpg

[divemaster]

I agree. Looks like a forgery to me.

[jhanic]

I don't like it either.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Definitely no good.

[Randall Flagg]

Perhaps I am wrong, and if so I will move post, but why a 3 day auction?
Newly listedCujo Signed & Dated by Stephen King hardcopy book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cujo-Signed-Dated-by-Stephen-King-hardcopy-book-/271155529058?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f22210562)

[Randall Flagg]

Club Paragon...1993...?
Newly listedSTEPHEN KING NIGHT SHIFT SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-NIGHT-SHIFT-SIGNED-/321072021693?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4ac16240bd)

[carlosdetweiller]

Perhaps I am wrong, and if so I will move post, but why a 3 day auction?
Newly listedCujo Signed & Dated by Stephen King hardcopy book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cujo-Signed-Dated-by-Stephen-King-hardcopy-book-/271155529058?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f22210562)

You are right. It is a stinker.

[Randall Flagg]

Movie script signatures always seem to be bogus:
Newly listedThe Stand Signed TV Script by 4 *Gary Sinise *Rob Lowe *Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-Signed-TV-Script-by-4-Gary-Sinise-Rob-Lowe-Stephen-King-/310596173802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4850f97fea)

[cit74]

Movie script signatures always seem to be bogus:
Newly listedThe Stand Signed TV Script by 4 *Gary Sinise *Rob Lowe *Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-Signed-TV-Script-by-4-Gary-Sinise-Rob-Lowe-Stephen-King-/310596173802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4850f97fea)

Yeah that looks pretty bad

[bdwyer19]

Movie script signatures always seem to be bogus:
Newly listedThe Stand Signed TV Script by 4 *Gary Sinise *Rob Lowe *Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-Signed-TV-Script-by-4-Gary-Sinise-Rob-Lowe-Stephen-King-/310596173802?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4850f97fea)

Most of the signed movie scripts for sale are typically facsimile signatures anyhow. This listing indicates right away that the script is a copy. Once I saw that, there was no point in reading any further.

[Fsmdr]

Talking about scripts and screenplays. Amy opinions on this?. Seller is Shocklines.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Green-Mile-Screenplay-STEPHEN-KING-FRANK-DARABONT-Signed-Super-Rare-1999-/150996504102?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232817ce26

[cit74]

Talking about scripts and screenplays. Amy opinions on this?. Seller is Shocklines.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Green-Mile-Screenplay-STEPHEN-KING-FRANK-DARABONT-Signed-Super-Rare-1999-/150996504102?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232817ce26

I have bought items from them before and they always have some rare signed items - seems like their online store went out of business and they are clearing things out on ebay. They had a ton of Gaiman signed books (sub press and hill house) the past few months. The owner also responds quickly to any email inquiries.

[Randall Flagg]

The script is a copy, but the signature appears (to me) legit. I would seek more opinions.

[carlosdetweiller]

Talking about scripts and screenplays. Amy opinions on this?. Seller is Shocklines.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Green-Mile-Screenplay-STEPHEN-KING-FRANK-DARABONT-Signed-Super-Rare-1999-/150996504102?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232817ce26

I think it is OK. It is photographed at an angle and I think that is what makes it look weird. Still.....I'd like to see a better photo of the signature to be sure. I'm not 100% on board with it.

[Fsmdr]

Talking about scripts and screenplays. Amy opinions on this?. Seller is Shocklines.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Green-Mile-Screenplay-STEPHEN-KING-FRANK-DARABONT-Signed-Super-Rare-1999-/150996504102?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232817ce26

I think it is OK. It is photographed at an angle and I think that is what makes it look weird. Still.....I'd like to see a better photo of the signature to be sure. I'm not 100% on board with it.

I don't like the 'g' and also the signature seems a bit large?.

[WeDealInLead]

Legit seller, legit name in small press horror. Drop him a line with Qs.

The signature looks fine.

[cit74]

Legit seller, legit name in small press horror. Drop him a line with Qs.

The signature looks fine.

Agree - seller is very responsive and would readily answer questions

[Randall Flagg]

Tough to tell without an image of the signature...
Bag of Bones by Stephen King Hand Signed by Steven King (1998, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bag-of-Bones-by-Stephen-King-Hand-Signed-by-Steven-King-1998-Hardcover-/170991409161?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item27cfe1d809)

[Randall Flagg]

Terrible loop over, and the "z" squiggle is different.
Opinions?
If consensus is that the sig is good, I will move post.
The Wind Through the Keyhole, Stephen King, Signed, 1st Edition/1st Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Through-the-Keyhole-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Edition-1st-Printing-/150997232636?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232822ebfc)

[carlosdetweiller]

Terrible loop over, and the "z" squiggle is different.
Opinions?
If consensus is that the sig is good, I will move post.
The Wind Through the Keyhole, Stephen King, Signed, 1st Edition/1st Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Through-the-Keyhole-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Edition-1st-Printing-/150997232636?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232822ebfc)

It does not look good to me.

[jhanic]

I agree.

John

[Merlin1958]

Terrible loop over, and the "z" squiggle is different.
Opinions?
If consensus is that the sig is good, I will move post.
The Wind Through the Keyhole, Stephen King, Signed, 1st Edition/1st Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Through-the-Keyhole-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Edition-1st-Printing-/150997232636?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232822ebfc)


It does not look good to me.


I agree.

John


So good you guys are around for consults. I would have said "good"!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

So bad that my face hurts from laughing:
STEPHEN KING THE REGULATORS SIGNED 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-REGULATORS-SIGNED-1st-1st-/251231626479?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7e9264ef)

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mGNu-dEdeJioqK-g7y4EYnw.jpg


STEPHEN KING SKELETON CREW SIGNED 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SKELETON-CREW-SIGNED-1st-1st-/251231621416?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7e925128)



http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mNSkn-32fgR8rMTxPmHLL-w.jpg

[Coulrophobia]

So bad that my face hurts from laughing:
STEPHEN KING THE REGULATORS SIGNED 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-REGULATORS-SIGNED-1st-1st-/251231626479?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7e9264ef)

http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mGNu-dEdeJioqK-g7y4EYnw.jpgSTEPHEN KING SKELETON CREW SIGNED 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SKELETON-CREW-SIGNED-1st-1st-/251231621416?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a7e925128)
http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mNSkn-32fgR8rMTxPmHLL-w.jpg

But he has the wrist band for proof. <_<

[Randall Flagg]

I am not impressed with this one:
Gerald's Game AUTOGRAPHED by Stephen King! Green Mile! The Dark Tower! Rare! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Geralds-Game-AUTOGRAPHED-by-Stephen-King-Green-Mile-The-Dark-Tower-Rare-/281067261636?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4170ea0ec4)




Time left: http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mBIloEn8WKC1NjK-TRp6a_Q.jpg

[TwistedNadine]

Could be one of the RBR sharpies but I wouldnt buy it

[Tito_Villa]

Looks like my dog wrote that whilst chasing a rabbit!

[Randall Flagg]

Says "Brand New":
Night Shift by Stephen King (1993, Hardcover) 1st PRINT w/dust jacket (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Night-Shift-by-Stephen-King-1993-Hardcover-1st-PRINT-w-dust-jacket-/370763824340?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item56533efcd4)

[Randall Flagg]

$300 for this POS???
Stephen King, Night Shift, First Edition, 1978 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Night-Shift-First-Edition-1978-/130854193325?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e778488ad)

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mUtK29M11mNTQN61uIibdRw.jpg

[Coulrophobia]

$300 for this POS???
Stephen King, Night Shift, First Edition, 1978 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Night-Shift-First-Edition-1978-/130854193325?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e778488ad)

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mUtK29M11mNTQN61uIibdRw.jpg

All I can say wow.

[Merlin1958]

$300 for this POS???
Stephen King, Night Shift, First Edition, 1978 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Night-Shift-First-Edition-1978-/130854193325?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e778488ad)

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mUtK29M11mNTQN61uIibdRw.jpg

Well now, hold on!!! I'm not defending this guy or anything, but a good 1/1 of this book goes for around $1,200 to $1,400, right? Admitted this is not a F/F copy in the least, but the price is somewhat fair if maybe $50 too expensive, no? Doesn't seem like the seller has stellar Photog skills. but the price, if negotiable seems fair for a "Poor man's copy". Just my 2 cents

Edit: Plus, copies of 1/1 of this title are becoming more and more difficult to find, no?

[Randall Flagg]

$300 for this POS???
Stephen King, Night Shift, First Edition, 1978 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Night-Shift-First-Edition-1978-/130854193325?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e778488ad)

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mUtK29M11mNTQN61uIibdRw.jpg

Well now, hold on!!! I'm not defending this guy or anything, but a good 1/1 of this book goes for around $1,200 to $1,400, right? Admitted this is not a F/F copy in the least, but the price is somewhat fair if maybe $50 too expensive, no? Doesn't seem like the seller has stellar Photog skills. but the price, if negotiable seems fair for a "Poor man's copy". Just my 2 cents

Edit: Plus, copies of 1/1 of this title are becoming more and more difficult to find, no?
If it pleases you, then spend $300+.
You will forever (until you spend more), be looking for a replacement.
Original crappy purchase:
$300+
Better copy: $400+
Best copy: $900+
Now you have spent $1,600+, go sell the POS copies....good luck.

[Merlin1958]

$300 for this POS???
Stephen King, Night Shift, First Edition, 1978 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Night-Shift-First-Edition-1978-/130854193325?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e778488ad)

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mUtK29M11mNTQN61uIibdRw.jpg

Well now, hold on!!! I'm not defending this guy or anything, but a good 1/1 of this book goes for around $1,200 to $1,400, right? Admitted this is not a F/F copy in the least, but the price is somewhat fair if maybe $50 too expensive, no? Doesn't seem like the seller has stellar Photog skills. but the price, if negotiable seems fair for a "Poor man's copy". Just my 2 cents

Edit: Plus, copies of 1/1 of this title are becoming more and more difficult to find, no?
If it pleases you, then spend $300+.
You will forever (until you spend more), be looking for a replacement.
Original crappy purchase:
$300+
Better copy: $400+
Best copy: $900+
Now you have spent $1,600+, go sell the POS copies....good luck.

Easy Cowboy!! I was just commenting is all. It's an affordable copy for the SK collector on a budget is all I was saying!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Could be legit, thoughts?
STEPHEN KING SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH Pet Sematary 8x10 Glossy photo AUTOGRAPH RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-PHOTOGRAPH-Pet-Sematary-8x10-Glossy-photo-AUTOGRAPH-RARE-/130854256762?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7785807a)

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m9XkIou_ynLOgZGT7tcPkHw.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Our friend...
STEPHEN KING SIGNED Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon POP UP SL LIMITED RARE GWLTG 1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-POP-UP-SL-LIMITED-RARE-GWLTG-1st-/140919293697?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20cf71c701)

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m82p124q-ewfyNH-5wGs_Ew.jpg

[Coulrophobia]

Could be legit, thoughts?
STEPHEN KING SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH Pet Sematary 8x10 Glossy photo AUTOGRAPH RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-PHOTOGRAPH-Pet-Sematary-8x10-Glossy-photo-AUTOGRAPH-RARE-/130854256762?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7785807a)

http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m9XkIou_ynLOgZGT7tcPkHw.jpg

This is the person with the "STEPHEN KING SIGNED Wind Through The Keyhole DarkTower 1st Slipcase LIMITED RARE", and he bought this picture off eBay unsigned (Jan 15th http://www.ebay.com/itm/330754387424).

[bdwyer19]

Besides reporting Brennan on eBay, has anyone ever sent him an email asking how he got those signatures? I'm curious what his response would be.

[Randall Flagg]

The fun never stops with this guy.

[Randall Flagg]

Bootleg Taiwan book:


Stephen King, The Talisman, Taiwan copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Talisman-Taiwan-copy-/290866856461?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item43b904020d)



http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mOS6Lpn40ZqJn3z898DiEtQ.jpg

[jhanic]

Bootleg Taiwan book:


Stephen King, The Talisman, Taiwan copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Talisman-Taiwan-copy-/290866856461?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item43b904020d)



http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mOS6Lpn40ZqJn3z898DiEtQ.jpg

From our own Rusty!

John

[WeDealInLead]

Brennan's response to my message:

Dear welcometolud,

i buy and sell tons of books. I have collectors that get items signed for me at events (local to new england and not local). I buy from many book stores and super collectors across the world.. you think this is the only place i buy items for my collection? anyways thanks for viewing my items, I have removed this item since you dont think its authentic and will be getting a refund from the guy i had it signed for me.
PS: please dont bid on my items if you have those concerns. thanks again


- brennan2984

It's bullshit but he did realize that we're not stupid. I told him that photo is in his feedback unsigned, I also mentioned that Night Shift paperback and basically said "we're on to you." He knows I wasn't bluffing so he took it down. He left the books up and frankly, the whole process can be tedious. If someone else wants to point out he has fakes, he might take them down.

[killbourne]

question: would you buy this for $112. Check out the photos, there is some water damage to the back.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190801005680&ssPageName=ADME:X:SCO:US:1123