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

[Cook]

Does this seller just have a million bookplates? Something seems wrong, all of the bookplate shots are/were the same:
Cujo by Stephen King SIGNED (1982, Paperback) #WS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cujo-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-1982-Paperback-WS-/390565859975?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item5aef8a1287)

He never stops:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED REGULATORS Richard Bachman 1st FIRST LIMITED RARE DUTTON MT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REGULATORS-Richard-Bachman-1st-FIRST-LIMITED-RARE-DUTTON-MT-/140941904244?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d0cac974)

Actually, "The Reculators" looks pretty good, but I'm a neophyte.

What worries me is if Brennan is selling all these books and then the people that bought them start selling them we lose the origin of Brennon Books. i can't buy any books from EBAY! Unless they are S/L

I agree 100%, it's really not worth the risk.

[ChristineB]

I don't like the "S", or the "T" at all:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Rose Madder~First edition first print 1st/1st Very Fine/New (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Rose-Madder-First-edition-first-print-1st-1st-Very-Fine-New-/221207714165?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338101d975)

I agree with that.

[redsoxfan565]

I don't like the "S", or the "T" at all:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Rose Madder~First edition first print 1st/1st Very Fine/New (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Rose-Madder-First-edition-first-print-1st-1st-Very-Fine-New-/221207714165?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338101d975)

Agree. The seller also has three other King books for sale currently on eBay and they are all forgeries. I'm no expert on Obama's signature but I'll bet that copy of DREAMS FROM MY FATHER is forged too.

The Obamas this seller has up and has sold are horrible forgeries.

[sgc1999]

I don't like the "S", or the "T" at all:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Rose Madder~First edition first print 1st/1st Very Fine/New (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Rose-Madder-First-edition-first-print-1st-1st-Very-Fine-New-/221207714165?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338101d975)

Agree. The seller also has three other King books for sale currently on eBay and they are all forgeries. I'm no expert on Obama's signature but I'll bet that copy of DREAMS FROM MY FATHER is forged too.

The Obamas this seller has up and has sold are horrible forgeries.

that ones no good.

[Randall Flagg]

May have already mentioned this one:
STEPHEN KING - BOOK SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-BOOK-SIGNED-/370085119552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item562acac640)

[carlosdetweiller]

May have already mentioned this one:
STEPHEN KING - BOOK SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-BOOK-SIGNED-/370085119552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item562acac640)

I think $25 for shipping is outrageous.

[Merlin1958]

May have already mentioned this one:
STEPHEN KING - BOOK SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-BOOK-SIGNED-/370085119552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item562acac640)


Amazing!! All that jibber jabber in the listing and he's selling a fake!!! Look folks, nothing up my sleeve!!! LOL LOL

[cit74]

May have already mentioned this one:
STEPHEN KING - BOOK SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-BOOK-SIGNED-/370085119552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item562acac640)


Amazing!! All that jibber jabber in the listing and he's selling a fake!!! Look folks, nothing up my sleeve!!! LOL LOL

If you want to see the most outrageous prices on ebay - just check out his store and list from highest to lowest - they have items for 450K :ft:

[Johnny007]

May have already mentioned this one:
STEPHEN KING - BOOK SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-BOOK-SIGNED-/370085119552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item562acac640)

I think $25 for shipping is outrageous.

But it's expedited shipping!

[Randall Flagg]

I emailed and asked for reduced shipping. He hasn't responded yet.

[Randall Flagg]

STEPHEN KING -"THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON" AUTOGRAPHED 1ST ED- VERY GOOD! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-GIRL-WHO-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-AUTOGRAPHED-1ST-ED-VERY-GOOD-/271182217731?pt=AU_Antiquarian_Collectable_Books&hash=item3f23b84203)

[Ben Staad]

It looks like he was running from the book while he was signing it.

[ChristineB]

May have already mentioned this one:
STEPHEN KING - BOOK SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-BOOK-SIGNED-/370085119552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item562acac640)

I think $25 for shipping is outrageous.

LOL

[Randall Flagg]

May have already mentioned this one:
STEPHEN KING - BOOK SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-BOOK-SIGNED-/370085119552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item562acac640)

I think $25 for shipping is outrageous.


I emailed and asked for reduced shipping. He hasn't responded yet.




May have already mentioned this one:
STEPHEN KING - BOOK SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-BOOK-SIGNED-/370085119552?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item562acac640)

I think $25 for shipping is outrageous.

LOL
Finally received a reply:

"Hello,

Thank you for your interest in this item. I have spoken with the sales department and they have OK'd your request. What that have specified is that you pay the price as listed on eBay with shipping and they will in-turn refund the shipping amount once the purchase occurs. Let us know if you have any questions. Also, after purchase, please email us your complete shipping address along with a daytime telephone number to be used for shipping purposes as FedEx will not ship without one.

Regards,
Russell Turner "

[Randall Flagg]

No closeup image available, so difficult to truly say:
Stephen King's Insomnia-autographed copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-Insomnia-autographed-copy-/221209120229?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3381174de5)

[TwistedNadine]

Anyone else notice Brennan is gone again?
Maybe it will stick this time

[WeDealInLead]

He's stocking up. He'll be back. I emailed him about that signed pic with the cat and straight up told him it was a fake and that it was unsigned in his "feedback left for others." He replied he gets collectors to sign things for him or he buys signed books. He went on to say he'll take it down and try to get a refund from the seller. Real amateur hour comedy shit here. He ended up relisting it and I dropped him a line saying "Did you think I'm not watching?" and that I had eBay phone # in another tab. He then explained he forgot to return the picture and took it down again.

The guy's a scumbag.

[TwistedNadine]

Such a scumbag. Cant believe he's gotten away with it for so long. Fucking ebay

[Randall Flagg]

Kill this seller (metaphorically)
STEPHEN KING "DOLORES CLAIBORNE" 1ST ED- PRESENTATION COPY! VERY GOOD! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-DOLORES-CLAIBORNE-1ST-ED-PRESENTATION-COPY-VERY-GOOD-/271183307674?pt=AU_Antiquarian_Collectable_Books&hash=item3f23c8e39a)

[Bad Penny]

Nope, go for the jugular, forget about metaphorical, straight to literal !!! :arg:

[killbourne]

He's stocking up. He'll be back. I emailed him about that signed pic with the cat and straight up told him it was a fake and that it was unsigned in his "feedback left for others." He replied he gets collectors to sign things for him or he buys signed books. He went on to say he'll take it down and try to get a refund from the seller. Real amateur hour comedy shit here. He ended up relisting it and I dropped him a line saying "Did you think I'm not watching?" and that I had eBay phone # in another tab. He then explained he forgot to return the picture and took it down again.

The guy's a scumbag.
He is already back. Does he ship his books via USPS? If he does then he has some balls or he is just ignorant(my guess).

[Tito_Villa]

We ought to bombard one ebay seller a week with messages, if nothing else it should piss them off

[WeDealInLead]

He's gotten bolder too. I reported the "signed" books but not much more can be done. If more people reported his books, eBay would take them down.

[Randall Flagg]

Crap:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Dark Half~First edition first print 1st/1st Very Fine/New (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Dark-Half-First-edition-first-print-1st-1st-Very-Fine-New-/221209586801?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33811e6c71)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Needful Things~First edition 1st print 1st/1st Very Fine/New (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Needful-Things-First-edition-1st-print-1st-1st-Very-Fine-New-/221209615630?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33811edd0e)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Insomnia~First edition first print 1st/1st Very Fine/New (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Insomnia-First-edition-first-print-1st-1st-Very-Fine-New-/221209582138?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33811e5a3a)

[Randall Flagg]

The book is legit, but brennan never goes away (he has posted quite a few books):
STEPHEN KING SIGNED Salem's Lot 1st Edition Q37 Traycase LIMITED 1975 SUPER RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Salems-Lot-1st-Edition-Q37-Traycase-LIMITED-1975-SUPER-RARE-/130880866993?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e791b8ab1)


Father Cody MISPRINT




Time left: A
Two more from brennan:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED THE STAND 1st HC Very FINE RARE FIRST Custom Slipcase MINT! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-THE-STAND-1st-HC-Very-FINE-RARE-FIRST-Custom-Slipcase-MINT-/130880871165?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e791b9afd)

STEPHEN KING SIGNED MISERY US & UK Autograph FIRST 1st RARE SCARCE HORROR MINT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MISERY-US-UK-Autograph-FIRST-1st-RARE-SCARCE-HORROR-MINT-/140946386741?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d10f2f35)

[bdwyer19]

He's gotten bolder too. I reported the "signed" books but not much more can be done. If more people reported his books, eBay would take them down.

One of his latest is a 'signed' 2nd state Salem's Lot. When I saw the listing, I was incredibly upset that he would add a fake sig to that book. Turns out it's a loose signed bookplate. Still fake, obviously, but he's trying to get $1,300 for it!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Salems-Lot-1st-Edition-Q37-Traycase-LIMITED-1975-SUPER-RARE-/130880866993?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e791b8ab1#ht_780wt_958

[Randall Flagg]

I don't like this:
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Signed by Stephen King hardcopy book-First Ed. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-Signed-by-Stephen-King-hardcopy-book-First-Ed-/390570412291?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5aefcf8903)


WTF?
STEPHEN KING...GENUINE HAND SIGNED BOOKPLATE PHOTGRAPH.RARE. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-GENUINE-HAND-SIGNED-BOOKPLATE-PHOTGRAPH-RARE-/400454338805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3cf048f5) http://pics.ebaystatic.com/aw/pics/s.gif


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-GENUINE-HAND-SIGNED-BOOKPLATE-PHOTGRAPH-RARE-/00/s/OTYwWDk2MA==/$T2eC16F,!zUE9s38-OEgBR(ETZyWhg~~60_12.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

No. I don't like either one. Both forgeries.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I think they are both forgeries as well.

[surly]

may i get an opinion on this one. the inscriptions looks okay to me but i can't match the signature to any other 90's that i've seen.
the 'King' in particular looks off to me:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/IMG-20130403-00508_zps536739ec.jpg

i'd feel a lot better with input from others.
appreciate you taking the time to look.
j

[Kingfan24]

Personally it looks pretty good to me but im not a huge expert like some of the others

[killbourne]

may i get an opinion on this one. the inscriptions looks okay to me but i can't match the signature to any other 90's that i've seen.
the 'King' in particular looks off to me:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/IMG-20130403-00508_zps536739ec.jpg

i'd feel a lot better with input from others.
appreciate you taking the time to look.
j

I have my doubts about it.

[Kingfan24]

why do you have doubts?

[killbourne]

why do you have doubts?
1) with best wishes, especially the w in "with" and "wishes"
2) stephen, esepcially the "hen" and the "n" and beginning of the loop
3) King..well, the whole thing

Those things bother me. It also bothers me that there isnt really anything about the signature that I feel confident about as a whole. I know that his signatures can get "wild" sometimes due to being tired or being rushed. So, when comparing, I like to see more "points" in the signature that matches up to what we have examples of in the gallery, especially around the same timeline( if something is really strange, I look for an example outside the timeline to see if he has done something similiar). That's my method when judging his signature.

[Randall Flagg]

may i get an opinion on this one. the inscriptions looks okay to me but i can't match the signature to any other 90's that i've seen.
the 'King' in particular looks off to me:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/IMG-20130403-00508_zps536739ec.jpg

i'd feel a lot better with input from others.
appreciate you taking the time to look.
j
If it is a fake, I'll eat my hat. The "b" in "best" and the "w" in wishes match exactly most of Kings inscriptions from that time frame.

[Kingfan24]

that was my thought to Rf - there are too many consistencies that I saw to make me think otherwise

[Randall Flagg]

I will move this to "Intriguing" if need be.
I haven't seen a lot of "Bachman" sigs, and fewer still where King puts his name in parenthesis.
Thoughts?

Bachman Richard (Stephen King) The Long Walk First British edition, Inscribed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bachman-Richard-Stephen-King-The-Long-Walk-First-British-edition-Inscribed-/221209862254?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338122a06e)



http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Bachman-Richard-Stephen-King-The-Long-Walk-First-British-edition-Inscribed-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/p0IAAMXQAx9RXLew/$T2eC16FHJG!E9nm3pv9EBR(Levp8DQ~~60_57.JPG

[killbourne]

I will move this to "Intriguing" if need be.
I haven't seen a lot of "Bachman" sigs, and fewer still where King puts his name in parenthesis.
Thoughts?

Bachman Richard (Stephen King) The Long Walk First British edition, Inscribed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bachman-Richard-Stephen-King-The-Long-Walk-First-British-edition-Inscribed-/221209862254?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338122a06e)



http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Bachman-Richard-Stephen-King-The-Long-Walk-First-British-edition-Inscribed-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/p0IAAMXQAx9RXLew/$T2eC16FHJG!E9nm3pv9EBR(Levp8DQ~~60_57.JPG

Interesting. Anyone care to put a value on it?

[Randall Flagg]

WTF?
$5 to "preview" the trailer...
2013 SDCC WONDERCON CBS UNDER THE DOME STEPHEN KING PROMO PREVIEW CARD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-SDCC-WONDERCON-CBS-UNDER-THE-DOME-STEPHEN-KING-PROMO-PREVIEW-CARD-/400455263075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3cfe6363)

[Merlin1958]

WTF?
$5 to "preview" the trailer...
2013 SDCC WONDERCON CBS UNDER THE DOME STEPHEN KING PROMO PREVIEW CARD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-SDCC-WONDERCON-CBS-UNDER-THE-DOME-STEPHEN-KING-PROMO-PREVIEW-CARD-/400455263075?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3cfe6363)

You're avatar change is not acceptable, very sorry. Crow man!!!!

[mcdonaldj]

I will move this to "Intriguing" if need be.
I haven't seen a lot of "Bachman" sigs, and fewer still where King puts his name in parenthesis.
Thoughts?

Bachman Richard (Stephen King) The Long Walk First British edition, Inscribed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bachman-Richard-Stephen-King-The-Long-Walk-First-British-edition-Inscribed-/221209862254?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338122a06e)



http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Bachman-Richard-Stephen-King-The-Long-Walk-First-British-edition-Inscribed-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/p0IAAMXQAx9RXLew/$T2eC16FHJG!E9nm3pv9EBR(Levp8DQ~~60_57.JPG

Interesting. Anyone care to put a value on it?

Less than $425. I'd pay ~$175 because paperbacks just don't do it for me.

[WeDealInLead]

It's a unique inscription and also signed by "Bachman". The Long Walk is my favourite Bachman so I'd pay $200 for this. Maybe a little more if there was a bidding was at the end.

[Tito_Villa]

Very cool, if i was still collecting signature i would be very interested

[Jimimck]

I think having bachmans signature is pretty cool. Especially on The Long Walk too. At least $200 for me.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I think having bachmans signature is pretty cool. Especially on The Long Walk too. At least $200 for me.

It's better on a Lettered Regulators :)

[Brice]

I am holding off on the individual Bachman books until I can find pristine copies. I would probably happily pay a LOT if I could find a nice pristine Rage.

[Jimimck]

I think having bachmans signature is pretty cool. Especially on The Long Walk too. At least $200 for me.

It's better on a Lettered Regulators :)

Can't argue with that :biggrin:

[TwistedNadine]

I think it's legit and very cool. Interesting how the inscription and Bachman sig look so much better (less sloppy) then the King signature. He must really be sick and tired of signing his name. It's a UK edition so to me not worth the 400+ he had it listed for but I would pay around 200 or so.


I will move this to "Intriguing" if need be.
I haven't seen a lot of "Bachman" sigs, and fewer still where King puts his name in parenthesis.
Thoughts?

Bachman Richard (Stephen King) The Long Walk First British edition, Inscribed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bachman-Richard-Stephen-King-The-Long-Walk-First-British-edition-Inscribed-/221209862254?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338122a06e)

[TwistedNadine]

Im not an expert but I agree with RF. Curious to hear other opinions. Always trying to sharpen my skills on these sig evaluations



may i get an opinion on this one. the inscriptions looks okay to me but i can't match the signature to any other 90's that i've seen.
the 'King' in particular looks off to me:
i'd feel a lot better with input from others.
appreciate you taking the time to look.
j
If it is a fake, I'll eat my hat. The "b" in "best" and the "w" in wishes match exactly most of Kings inscriptions from that time frame.

[killbourne]

may i get an opinion on this one. the inscriptions looks okay to me but i can't match the signature to any other 90's that i've seen.
the 'King' in particular looks off to me:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/IMG-20130403-00508_zps536739ec.jpg

i'd feel a lot better with input from others.
appreciate you taking the time to look.
j
If it is a fake, I'll eat my hat. The "b" in "best" and the "w" in wishes match exactly most of Kings inscriptions from that time frame.

RF, im trying to find some signatures with/without incrsiptions along the same timeline, I would greatly appreciate the help in pointing me in the right direction.

[AKC]

may i get an opinion on this one. the inscriptions looks okay to me but i can't match the signature to any other 90's that i've seen.
the 'King' in particular looks off to me:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/IMG-20130403-00508_zps536739ec.jpg

i'd feel a lot better with input from others.
appreciate you taking the time to look.
j
If it is a fake, I'll eat my hat. The "b" in "best" and the "w" in wishes match exactly most of Kings inscriptions from that time frame.

RF, im trying to find some signatures with/without incrsiptions along the same timeline, I would greatly appreciate the help in pointing me in the right direction.

NOPE......the K is awful...the entire King even worse....looks just like other bad eBay auctions from AllStarBooks. Who is the Seller?

[surly]

appreciate all the thoughts.
the 'king' throws me off, but when you remove it from the equation i wouldn't really have any issue with it:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/IMG-20130403-00508_zps72fd26d3.jpg
i'm leaning towards good but rushed.

[killbourne]

appreciate all the thoughts.
the 'king' throws me off, but when you remove it from the equation i wouldn't really have any issue with it:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/IMG-20130403-00508_zps72fd26d3.jpg
i'm leaning towards good but rushed.

I still wouldnt mind seeing some more examples from this time period. Nothing wrong with learning more about his sig.

[carlosdetweiller]

I agree that the inscription writing is passable but the signature itself is troublesome. The "King" of course is terrible and now that it has been cropped out I don't really like the "Stephen" much either. Just a feeling. If it were me I would leave this one alone. I'm just not sure.

[killbourne]

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Here are some examples near the timeline that I could find in the gallery.
-many thanks to those people whose pictures I have posted.

[carlosdetweiller]

The Night Shift inscription/signature is worrisome.

[Randall Flagg]

RF, im trying to find some signatures with/without incrsiptions along the same timeline, I would greatly appreciate the help in pointing me in the right direction.
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1365344174-1994.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't like the one that is "For Vicki" and I'm not too sure about the one in the UK Nightmares And Dreamscapes (it is too small to tell for sure).

What is this RF? A test?

[Randall Flagg]

I don't like the one that is "For Vicki" and I'm not too sure about the one in the UK Nightmares And Dreamscapes (it is too small to tell for sure).

What is this RF? A test?
In a way. Just a small test run.

People have submitted quite a few (100+) dated inscriptions. Before I create a thread/post with them in calendar order, I will need to solicit opinions so that I reduce the chances of posting a bogus signature.

[Randall Flagg]

I don't like the one that is "For Vicki" and I'm not too sure about the one in the UK Nightmares And Dreamscapes (it is too small to tell for sure).

What is this RF? A test?
http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1365346081-1994%202_15%20UK%20N%20and%20D.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

I think the UK N&D is good. Which is surprising to me because I don't think I have ever seen a King inscription with "Boo!" in it that wasn't bogus.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I say the UK N&D is good. I would buy that one.

[TwistedNadine]

The Night Shift inscription/signature is worrisome.

I thought the same thing.
The UK N&D with "Boo" is mine. Way back when Shibus gave me his stamp of approval before I bought it so Im glad you guys agree its legit.
Looking at some of those images posted really shook up my confidence in being able to tell good from bad. If they are all legit theres so much variation!

[killbourne]

The Night Shift inscription/signature is worrisome.

Well, that is the one that is giving me the most problem. Im on the fence about it, but leaning towards it being ok. One persons' opinion of course.

[Randall Flagg]

Terrible:
STEPHEN KING* hand signed "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" HC book. Nice. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-hand-signed-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-HC-book-Nice-/380615674657?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item589e764b21)

[Randall Flagg]

First edition? B.S.:
THE SHINING Stephen King First Ed with Dust Jacket Clean 1977 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-SHINING-Stephen-King-First-Ed-with-Dust-Jacket-Clean-1977-/200913450281?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2ec75ff529)

[ChristineB]

First edition? B.S.:
THE SHINING Stephen King First Ed with Dust Jacket Clean 1977 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-SHINING-Stephen-King-First-Ed-with-Dust-Jacket-Clean-1977-/200913450281?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2ec75ff529)

Obviously a BCE, are they considered 1st editions since it's the same book on the inside, or is the fact the DJ is different and it has different boards enough to make it a different edition?

[erxbooks]

I am guessing that this is fake, but I am very new to the validating signatures game

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Dark-Tower-5-Wolves-of-the-Calla-autograph-Hardcover-/151024276080?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2329bf9270#ht_177wt_1129

[Randall Flagg]

I am guessing that this is fake, but I am very new to the validating signatures game

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Dark-Tower-5-Wolves-of-the-Calla-autograph-Hardcover-/151024276080?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2329bf9270#ht_177wt_1129
I was unsure of that one. I posted in another thread: "Another oddity. Perhaps the most "open" "p" I have seen recently. Not even sure anymore."

[ChristineB]

I am guessing that this is fake, but I am very new to the validating signatures game

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Dark-Tower-5-Wolves-of-the-Calla-autograph-Hardcover-/151024276080?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2329bf9270#ht_177wt_1129

I think it is authentic, but so ulgy it hurts the eyes.

[carlosdetweiller]

I am guessing that this is fake, but I am very new to the validating signatures game

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Dark-Tower-5-Wolves-of-the-Calla-autograph-Hardcover-/151024276080?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2329bf9270#ht_177wt_1129

I think it is an authentic King signature.

[wizardsrainbow]

Real versus fake is a true dilemma I think for all of us. After the signatures that King did last summer at the last Rock Bottom Remainders concert (truely a NIGHTMARE), that threw me into a spin! Those RBR signatures were so damned awful if you had plopped almost any of those in front of me I'd have said fake without a second glance...but I'd have been dead wrong. I had members here obtain two signatures for me in two key books in my collection (for which I am FOREVER grateful) but I almost wish I'd have waited to get them signed at another time. I have no provenence thay are real (to put with the books) other than the knowledge that my friends obtained the "real deal" for me last summer.

Also, while there are some really atrocious fakes still out there on eBay etc....there clearly are some books out there where a lot of the inscription/sig looks fine, but there is one word, several letters etc. that give rise to questioning....and we've seen members here (with good eyes for this sort of thing) split between good and bad votes on some sigs. Without a doubt, I'd say some sigs wse all say are legit are actually fakes and vice versa. I bet we as a group get it 90%+ right, but as many of you state..."it all comes down to whether you are comfortable having it in your own collection." If there is that niggling doubt in the back of your brain, you are always looking for a better copy for yourself.

And as for Betts, I will say this....I'm NOT perfect. I like to think I get it right better than 90% of the time (and I have gone to some of you for opinions many times), but have any "clever" fakes made it by me...I'd have to say yes. I WILL SAY THIS (and I think you all know this anyway)...IF YOU BUY SOMETHING FROM ME AND ARE NOT TOTALLY SATISFIED, I WILL TAKE IT BACK AND REFUND YOU YOUR MONEY...NO QUESTIONS ASKED. And you know this too...I would NEVER willingly sell a fake to anyone...that would just be stupid on my part.

Just had to say these things....BE CAREFUL out there! I am eternally grateful for all of you and your opinions regarding King signatures. We have to help each other out because no one here can get it right 100% of the time.

[jhanic]

Well said, David.

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Well said, David.

John

+1

[Merlin1958]

Real versus fake is a true dilemma I think for all of us. After the signatures that King did last summer at the last Rock Bottom Remainders concert (truely a NIGHTMARE), that threw me into a spin! Those RBR signatures were so damned awful if you had plopped almost any of those in front of me I'd have said fake without a second glance...but I'd have been dead wrong. I had members here obtain two signatures for me in two key books in my collection (for which I am FOREVER grateful) but I almost wish I'd have waited to get them signed at another time. I have no provenence thay are real (to put with the books) other than the knowledge that my friends obtained the "real deal" for me last summer.

Also, while there are some really atrocious fakes still out there on eBay etc....there clearly are some books out there where a lot of the inscription/sig looks fine, but there is one word, several letters etc. that give rise to questioning....and we've seen members here (with good eyes for this sort of thing) split between good and bad votes on some sigs. Without a doubt, I'd say some sigs wse all say are legit are actually fakes and vice versa. I bet we as a group get it 90%+ right, but as many of you state..."it all comes down to whether you are comfortable having it in your own collection." If there is that niggling doubt in the back of your brain, you are always looking for a better copy for yourself.

And as for Betts, I will say this....I'm NOT perfect. I like to think I get it right better than 90% of the time (and I have gone to some of you for opinions many times), but have any "clever" fakes made it by me...I'd have to say yes. I WILL SAY THIS (and I think you all know this anyway)...IF YOU BUY SOMETHING FROM ME AND ARE NOT TOTALLY SATISFIED, I WILL TAKE IT BACK AND REFUND YOU YOUR MONEY...NO QUESTIONS ASKED. And you know this too...I would NEVER willingly sell a fake to anyone...that would just be stupid on my part.

Just had to say these things....BE CAREFUL out there! I am eternally grateful for all of you and your opinions regarding King signatures. We have to help each other out because no one here can get it right 100% of the time.

Just so you know, the "member's" you are referring to CUT THE LINE!!!! LOL Dirty line cutters!! LOL

Oh, and is there a faint smell of urine on your books? LOL

[WeDealInLead]

Is Brennan (real name Don) reading this forum? I ask because of this inscription:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Salems-Lot-1st-Edition-Q37-Traycase-LIMITED-1975-SUPER-RARE-/140951946668?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d16405ac

I'm pretty sure we at some point discussed an inscription to someone named Peggy. Or maybe he even lifted it from one of the books about King. The name definitely seems familiar.

[Randall Flagg]

I have no image of an inscription to "Peggy". But the inscription and sig look legit to me-albeit it on a glued piece of paper in the book.
I still wouldn't patronize him.

[WeDealInLead]

It's just weird that he would either go over with a signed bookplate or that she'd have them lying around the house. She could've presented him with a book to sign when he was picking up the kids. I've never spoken to King in my life so I can't guarantee what he would do but, it doesn't seem likely he'd just show up with a signed bookplate.

[Randall Flagg]

Utter rubbish by our friend:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED REGULATORS Richard Bachman 1st FIRST LIMITED RARE DUTTON MT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REGULATORS-Richard-Bachman-1st-FIRST-LIMITED-RARE-DUTTON-MT-/130886256589?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e796dc7cd)

[Merlin1958]

Utter rubbish by our friend:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED REGULATORS Richard Bachman 1st FIRST LIMITED RARE DUTTON MT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REGULATORS-Richard-Bachman-1st-FIRST-LIMITED-RARE-DUTTON-MT-/130886256589?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e796dc7cd)

Really? I wouldn't buy from him in any case, but that one looks good to me.

[killbourne]

may i get an opinion on this one. the inscriptions looks okay to me but i can't match the signature to any other 90's that i've seen.
the 'King' in particular looks off to me:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/IMG-20130403-00508_zps536739ec.jpg

i'd feel a lot better with input from others.
appreciate you taking the time to look.
j

This looks alot like allstarbooks2010 work. Here is a recent allstarbooks2010 on ebay at the moment. Compare and tell me what you think. If this is from allstarbooks2010..why wasnt this information included. This guy has already been ousted as a faker. He is even trying to fake some McCarthy books by the look of it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIGHTMARES-AND-DREAMSCAPES-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-1ST-1993-HC-DJ-/111030697335?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19d9f1fd77

[killbourne]

may i get an opinion on this one. the inscriptions looks okay to me but i can't match the signature to any other 90's that i've seen.
the 'King' in particular looks off to me:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/King%20Pics/IMG-20130403-00508_zps536739ec.jpg

i'd feel a lot better with input from others.
appreciate you taking the time to look.
j
If it is a fake, I'll eat my hat. The "b" in "best" and the "w" in wishes match exactly most of Kings inscriptions from that time frame.

RF, im trying to find some signatures with/without incrsiptions along the same timeline, I would greatly appreciate the help in pointing me in the right direction.

NOPE......the K is awful...the entire King even worse....looks just like other bad eBay auctions from AllStarBooks. Who is the Seller?

BINGO..

[surly]

It wasn't AllStar but a really appreciate all the thoughts and feedback.
jim

[killbourne]

It wasn't AllStar but a really appreciate all the thoughts and feedback.
jim

Well, to my eyes, these two signatures share the same origin, and i dont think its king.

[Randall Flagg]

I don't like this sig:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Dark Half~First edition first print 1st Very Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Dark-Half-First-edition-first-print-1st-Very-Fine-Make-Offer-/221212653955?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33814d3983)

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't like this sig:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Dark Half~First edition first print 1st Very Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Dark-Half-First-edition-first-print-1st-Very-Fine-Make-Offer-/221212653955?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33814d3983)

No. I don't either. The likelihood that it is a forgery is probably reflected in the relatively low BIN price.

[surly]

Is it just me or do fakes seem to be improving?
Enough things on this one that I don't like and wouldn't add it to my collection.

[WeDealInLead]

Is it just me or do fakes seem to be improving?
.

That and King's singature is getting worse. Those signatures from last year's Bottom Rock Remainders look like a bad joke. I'd never guess they were real.

[Randall Flagg]

Trying to decide on the signature. It doesn't look like any of Kings sigs from 2011-2012 I may need to move the post.
$1 starting. No idea of the reserve:
11/22/63 1st Edition w/ Collector's Case - Signed By Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-1st-Edition-w-Collectors-Case-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/290896998197?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item43bacfef35)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/11-22-63-1st-Edition-w-Collectors-Case-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/00/s/MTA2M1gxNjAw/z/jVgAAMXQ1PNRZvIu/$T2eC16RHJIkE9qU3kVqfBRZvIto,ng~~60_57.JPG

[Tito_Villa]

Trying to decide on the signature. It doesn't look like any of Kings sigs from 2011-2012 I may need to move the post.
$1 starting. No idea of the reserve:
11/22/63 1st Edition w/ Collector's Case - Signed By Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-1st-Edition-w-Collectors-Case-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/290896998197?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item43bacfef35)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/11-22-63-1st-Edition-w-Collectors-Case-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/00/s/MTA2M1gxNjAw/z/jVgAAMXQ1PNRZvIu/$T2eC16RHJIkE9qU3kVqfBRZvIto,ng~~60_57.JPG

I don't like it

[idlewarnings]

Trying to decide on the signature. It doesn't look like any of Kings sigs from 2011-2012 I may need to move the post.
$1 starting. No idea of the reserve:
11/22/63 1st Edition w/ Collector's Case - Signed By Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-1st-Edition-w-Collectors-Case-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/290896998197?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item43bacfef35)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/11-22-63-1st-Edition-w-Collectors-Case-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/00/s/MTA2M1gxNjAw/z/jVgAAMXQ1PNRZvIu/$T2eC16RHJIkE9qU3kVqfBRZvIto,ng~~60_57.JPG

Fake.

[sgc1999]

Am I the only one who thinks that sig looks sketchy?

[carlosdetweiller]

No good.

[AKC]

Bad....

[Randall Flagg]

Stephen King~SIGNED~Tommyknockers~First edition first print 1st Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Tommyknockers-First-edition-first-print-1st-Fine-Make-Offer-/221213477685?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338159cb35)

King~SIGNED~Four Past Midnight~First edition 1st print V Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Four-Past-Midnight-First-edition-1st-print-V-Fine-Make-Offer-/221213497535?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33815a18bf)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon~first edition 1st print Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-first-edition-1st-print-Make-Offer-/221213439256?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3381593518)

[carlosdetweiller]

Stephen King~SIGNED~Tommyknockers~First edition first print 1st Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Tommyknockers-First-edition-first-print-1st-Fine-Make-Offer-/221213477685?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338159cb35)

King~SIGNED~Four Past Midnight~First edition 1st print V Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Four-Past-Midnight-First-edition-1st-print-V-Fine-Make-Offer-/221213497535?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33815a18bf)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon~first edition 1st print Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-first-edition-1st-print-Make-Offer-/221213439256?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3381593518)

I wouldn't make an offer on any of them. finefirsteditions is giving brennan and allstarbooks a run for their money.

[tippy4]

Stephen King~SIGNED~Tommyknockers~First edition first print 1st Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Tommyknockers-First-edition-first-print-1st-Fine-Make-Offer-/221213477685?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338159cb35)

King~SIGNED~Four Past Midnight~First edition 1st print V Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Four-Past-Midnight-First-edition-1st-print-V-Fine-Make-Offer-/221213497535?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33815a18bf)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon~first edition 1st print Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-first-edition-1st-print-Make-Offer-/221213439256?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3381593518)

I wouldn't make an offer on any of them. finefirsteditions is giving brennan and allstarbooks a run for their money.

The problem I see, is that a couple of them look legit (the Four Past Midnight for instance)....but I am with you...because of my doubt on some.....I would stay away from this seller completely. Also....look a his COMPLETED LISTINGS (http://www.ebay.com/sch/finefirsteditions/m.html?item=221213439256&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3381593518&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562).

[Randall Flagg]

Terrible "g" amongst other imperfections...
Fear 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-/140954904336?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d1912710)

[carlosdetweiller]

Stephen King~SIGNED~Tommyknockers~First edition first print 1st Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Tommyknockers-First-edition-first-print-1st-Fine-Make-Offer-/221213477685?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338159cb35)

King~SIGNED~Four Past Midnight~First edition 1st print V Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Four-Past-Midnight-First-edition-1st-print-V-Fine-Make-Offer-/221213497535?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33815a18bf)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon~first edition 1st print Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-first-edition-1st-print-Make-Offer-/221213439256?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3381593518)

I wouldn't make an offer on any of them. finefirsteditions is giving brennan and allstarbooks a run for their money.

The problem I see, is that a couple of them look legit (the Four Past Midnight for instance)....but I am with you...because of my doubt on some.....I would stay away from this seller completely. Also....look a his COMPLETED LISTINGS (http://www.ebay.com/sch/finefirsteditions/m.html?item=221213439256&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3381593518&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562).

I think that every one of his current listings and completed listings (for King books) are forgeries. As I have said in the past I don't know Obama's signature but I'll bet the Obama signed books he has sold are forgeries too.

[Randall Flagg]

So bad it is laughable:
STEPHEN KING -"FIRESTARTER" AUTOGRAPHED RARE 1ST ED- VERY GOOD! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-FIRESTARTER-AUTOGRAPHED-RARE-1ST-ED-VERY-GOOD-/271190002106?pt=AU_Antiquarian_Collectable_Books&hash=item3f242f09ba)

[Randall Flagg]

A legitimate item, but the seller "borrowed" my Catalog photo without permission.
STEPHEN KING signed limited deluxe traycased SECRETARY OF DREAMS vol 1 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-signed-limited-deluxe-traycased-SECRETARY-OF-DREAMS-vol-1-/251261193930?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a80558eca)

[Randall Flagg]

I'll move this if the sig is deemed valid. Thoughts:
Stephen King SIGNED Tommyknockers First edition first print Good Condition! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Tommyknockers-First-edition-first-print-Good-Condition-/151029010178?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232a07cf02)

[Randall Flagg]

$230?. Clueless:
The Shining by Stephen King 1977 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Shining-by-Stephen-King-1977-/111054137673?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19db57a949)

[frik]

I'll move this if the sig is deemed valid. Thoughts:
Stephen King SIGNED Tommyknockers First edition first print Good Condition! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Tommyknockers-First-edition-first-print-Good-Condition-/151029010178?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232a07cf02)

Doesn't get my vote of confidence.

sk

[ChristineB]

I'll move this if the sig is deemed valid. Thoughts:
Stephen King SIGNED Tommyknockers First edition first print Good Condition! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Tommyknockers-First-edition-first-print-Good-Condition-/151029010178?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232a07cf02)

Fake

[TwistedNadine]

I'll move this if the sig is deemed valid. Thoughts:
Stephen King SIGNED Tommyknockers First edition first print Good Condition! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Tommyknockers-First-edition-first-print-Good-Condition-/151029010178?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232a07cf02)

Gross

[Randall Flagg]

Our friend brennan is back:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED THE STAND 1st HC Very FINE RARE FIRST Custom Slipcase MINT! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-THE-STAND-1st-HC-Very-FINE-RARE-FIRST-Custom-Slipcase-MINT-/130890208703?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e79aa15bf)

STEPHEN 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-/130890208713?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e79aa15c9)


STEPHEN KING SIGNED Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Autograph FIRST 1st RARE SCARCE MT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-Autograph-FIRST-1st-RARE-SCARCE-MT-/130890208711?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e79aa15c7)

STEPHEN KING SIGNED Dolores Claiborne Autograph FIRST 1st VERY RARE LIMITED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Dolores-Claiborne-Autograph-FIRST-1st-VERY-RARE-LIMITED-/140956233887?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d1a5709f)

[Randall Flagg]

This one kept we awake...
Stephen King's Insomnia-autographed copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-Insomnia-autographed-copy-/221215660842?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item33817b1b2a)

[Randall Flagg]

Does this guy print these up and sign them himself, or does he just have an unlimited supply of truly signed bookplates?
Three $39.95 BIN auctions:
Stephen King's Different Seasons includes The Body SIGNED (Softcover 1983) #WS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-Different-Seasons-includes-The-Body-SIGNED-Softcover-1983-WS-/370799105887?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item565559575f)

Stephen King's Christine SIGNED (Softcover 1983) #WS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-Christine-SIGNED-Softcover-1983-WS-/230965195236?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item35c69931e4)

Stephen King's Pet Sematary SIGNED (Softcover 1984) #WS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-Pet-Sematary-SIGNED-Softcover-1984-WS-/390579508744?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item5af05a5608)

[Robert Fulman]

The same seller has a limited copy of "Dark Dreamers" for $125 (LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Dreamers-Conversations-with-Masters-of-Horror-Stanley-Wiater-SPECIAL-ED-WS-/230958583481?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item35c6344eb9)), but says "During our looking through the book we could not identify the Number or any Signatures in this copy, although it is part of the Special Edition Series it seems to be left out of any of those quality markings.", which I imagine is code for "this copy isn't signed by Stephen King, but we're not just going to tell you that."

[Randall Flagg]

The same seller has a limited copy of "Dark Dreamers" for $125 (LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Dreamers-Conversations-with-Masters-of-Horror-Stanley-Wiater-SPECIAL-ED-WS-/230958583481?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item35c6344eb9)), but says "During our looking through the book we could not identify the Number or any Signatures in this copy, although it is part of the Special Edition Series it seems to be left out of any of those quality markings.", which I imagine is code for "this copy isn't signed by Stephen King, but we're not just going to tell you that."
We shall see.

[Robert Fulman]

I'm quite proud of my self-restraint; I take pleasure in finding good deals and then resisting the urge to capitalize on them myself.

[Randall Flagg]

This is fascinating.
It will be interesting to see the result.

[Randall Flagg]

The same seller has a limited copy of "Dark Dreamers" for $125 (LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dark-Dreamers-Conversations-with-Masters-of-Horror-Stanley-Wiater-SPECIAL-ED-WS-/230958583481?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item35c6344eb9)), but says "During our looking through the book we could not identify the Number or any Signatures in this copy, although it is part of the Special Edition Series it seems to be left out of any of those quality markings.", which I imagine is code for "this copy isn't signed by Stephen King, but we're not just going to tell you that."
It is still an interesting example.

[Randall Flagg]

Ruined a good book:
Stephen King THINNER **SIGNED Special ABA Edition w/ COA** 1st Softcover NF+/ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-THINNER-SIGNED-Special-ABA-Edition-w-COA-1st-Softcover-NF-/300892615907?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item460e98f4e3)

[Randall Flagg]

Seller with zero feedback. Hard to tell the size of the signature...
$98.36:
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-/221216406653?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3381867c7d)

[ChristineB]

Seller with zero feedback. Hard to tell the size of the signature...
$98.36:
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-/221216406653?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3381867c7d)

Are you suggesting that sig is not good? It looks spot on to me, is that the sticker the bookstore in Florida uses when he pops in and sigs a few books on the shelves?

[Randall Flagg]

Seller with zero feedback. Hard to tell the size of the signature...
$98.36:
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-/221216406653?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3381867c7d)

Are you suggesting that sig is not good? It looks spot on to me, is that the sticker the bookstore in Florida uses when he pops in and sigs a few books on the shelves?
I just wanted a frame of reference for scale purposes.
The sticker on the book is not the Barnes & Noble "Signed" one I have seen before.

[Randall Flagg]

Another Misery(able) attempt:
SIGNED Misery by Stephen King (1987, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Misery-by-Stephen-King-1987-Hardcover-/121098238996?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item1c32047c14)

[Randall Flagg]

WTF?:
Monkey Shines Stephen King Print Young Allan 1988 artist unknown (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monkey-Shines-Stephen-King-Print-Young-Allan-1988-artist-unknown-/300893629298?pt=Art_Prints&hash=item460ea86b72)

[Bad Penny]

WTF?:
Monkey Shines Stephen King Print Young Allan 1988 artist unknown (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Monkey-Shines-Stephen-King-Print-Young-Allan-1988-artist-unknown-/300893629298?pt=Art_Prints&hash=item460ea86b72)

Wow, that's awesome isn't it ??? This guy got it wrong on pretty much every count (I've a couple of Glenn's original pieces that he did for SoD V 2's "The Monkey" and most of this art was completed back in 2009/10) ... Should I buy it ???? :evil:

Nah, probably not - anyone that signs themselves up on eBay as "scab53" needs far more help than the purchase of this major work of art would provide him/her ...

[Randall Flagg]

I personally will stay a mile away from this one....
SIGNED STEPHEN KING ISAAC ASIMOV RAY BRADBURY ROBERT BLOCH MARIO PUZO LEON URIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-ISAAC-ASIMOV-RAY-BRADBURY-ROBERT-BLOCH-MARIO-PUZO-LEON-URIS-/111056914015?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19db82065f)

[Randall Flagg]

Utter bullshit.


The book was never issued in shrinkwrap
The 1st edition has a UPC bar code on the back cover. The book in this auction does not.

Catalog entry (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Sta nd+The+Complete+and+Uncut+-+Trade+HC)


Auction:
THE STAND ~ COMPLETE AND UNCUT VERSION ~ STEPHEN KING ~ HB ~ BRAND NEW IN WRAP (http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-STAND-COMPLETE-AND-UNCUT-VERSION-STEPHEN-KING-HB-BRAND-NEW-IN-WRAP-/161012287464?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item257d1487e8)

[EXPLORER]

Another Misery(able) attempt:
SIGNED Misery by Stephen King (1987, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Misery-by-Stephen-King-1987-Hardcover-/121098238996?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item1c32047c14)

Some one should put that Blind Horse out of his Misery............... Glue factory time

[ChristineB]

I informed the seller of this book, it is a BCE and s/he changed the listing to include that info, although it still starts at $19 *rolleyes*


Utter bullshit.


The book was never issued in shrinkwrap
The 1st edition has a UPC bar code on the back cover. The book in this auction does not.

Catalog entry (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+First+Editions:Sta nd+The+Complete+and+Uncut+-+Trade+HC)


Auction:
THE STAND ~ COMPLETE AND UNCUT VERSION ~ STEPHEN KING ~ HB ~ BRAND NEW IN WRAP (http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-STAND-COMPLETE-AND-UNCUT-VERSION-STEPHEN-KING-HB-BRAND-NEW-IN-WRAP-/161012287464?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item257d1487e8)

[bdwyer19]

I have my doubts on this, but would appreciate the experts help...

http://imageshack.us/a/img16/6310/christinesig.jpg

[ChristineB]

For me, which I am no expert, that looks horrible, so many things wrong there it's hard to know where to start. But again, I am no expert.

[carlosdetweiller]

It is really bad.

[bdwyer19]

Thanks for the validation, Christine and Bob. Even though the seller has an actual store, I think it's just a gigantic warehouse. So the fake signatures just got lost among the other books. If a legit bookstore was actually selling that, it would truly be shameful.

[Randall Flagg]

Just keeps popping up.
Terrible:
STEPHEN KING "DOLORES CLAIBORNE" 1ST ED- PRESENTATION COPY! VERY GOOD! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-DOLORES-CLAIBORNE-1ST-ED-PRESENTATION-COPY-VERY-GOOD-/271194291747?pt=AU_Antiquarian_Collectable_Books&hash=item3f24707e23)

[Randall Flagg]

Called a "misprint", but really just a production error:
Needful Things by Stephen King hardback Book 1st Ed. -Misprint Error Dust Jacket (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Needful-Things-by-Stephen-King-hardback-Book-1st-Ed-Misprint-Error-Dust-Jacket-/121099767417?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item1c321bce79)

[Jimimck]

I'm only posting this here because of the asking price.

$550 for an IT art portfolio? Really?
Um, I think I'd rather have the signed limited book for a bit more thank you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-IT-25th-Anniversary-Special-Edition-Art-Portfolio-Make-an-OFFER-/160985663200?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item257b7e46e0

[Randall Flagg]

Weird gap between the p and h:
The Eyes of the Dragon Signed by Stephen King hardcopy book-First Ed. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Eyes-of-the-Dragon-Signed-by-Stephen-King-hardcopy-book-First-Ed-/390584659240?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5af0a8ed28)




Sticker or not, it is bogus:
Stephen King SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED Book RARE ORIGINAL (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-Book-RARE-ORIGINAL-/251266150474?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a80a1304a)

Terrible g:
Stephen King Four Past Midnight Signed Hardcover Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Four-Past-Midnight-Signed-Hardcover-Book-/251266165100?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a80a1696c)

[ChristineB]

I may have to disagree or at least question that Four Past Midnight. the close up looks very fluid to me, and we all know his newer sigs are looking really bad, if this was just a drive by "please sign my book" in a hotel this could be real.

[tippy4]

Terrible g:
Stephen King Four Past Midnight Signed Hardcover Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Four-Past-Midnight-Signed-Hardcover-Book-/251266165100?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a80a1696c)


I may have to disagree or at least question that Four Past Midnight. the close up looks very fluid to me, and we all know his newer sigs are looking really bad, if this was just a drive by "please sign my book" in a hotel this could be real.

I too disagree about the FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT...I think it is legit.

[frik]

Think so too!

sk

[EXPLORER]

Terrible g:
Stephen King Four Past Midnight Signed Hardcover Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Four-Past-Midnight-Signed-Hardcover-Book-/251266165100?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a80a1696c)


I may have to disagree or at least question that Four Past Midnight. the close up looks very fluid to me, and we all know his newer sigs are looking really bad, if this was just a drive by "please sign my book" in a hotel this could be real.

I too disagree about the FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT...I think it is legit.

I am hesitant to say it looks real good... I get why RF notes g is potential concern.... and then I read who is seller.... may not be our "Friend" however could be just a bad omen when it states, "VIP Autographs, LLC. is a New York City based company founded by John Brennan, in-person autograph collector for over 30 years."
I also would not consider that a realistic price...

[Randall Flagg]

So bad I feel like I have been handcuffed to a bed for a month...
GERALD'S GAME 1st edition 1st printing STEPHEN KING Signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GERALDS-GAME-1st-edition-1st-printing-STEPHEN-KING-Signed-/171030767039?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item27d23a65bf)

[tippy4]

Terrible g:
Stephen King Four Past Midnight Signed Hardcover Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Four-Past-Midnight-Signed-Hardcover-Book-/251266165100?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a80a1696c)


I may have to disagree or at least question that Four Past Midnight. the close up looks very fluid to me, and we all know his newer sigs are looking really bad, if this was just a drive by "please sign my book" in a hotel this could be real.

I too disagree about the FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT...I think it is legit.

I am hesitant to say it looks real good... I get why RF notes g is potential concern.... and then I read who is seller.... may not be our "Friend" however could be just a bad omen when it states, "VIP Autographs, LLC. is a New York City based company founded by John Brennan, in-person autograph collector for over 30 years."
I also would not consider that a realistic price...

No...not a realistic price, but I would buy it if it was at $200....In fact that was the offer I made.

Feels right to me...but I get your concers with an autograph dealer.....too many bad ones out there.

[EXPLORER]

and the name Brennan lingers

[tippy4]

You think it is the same guy?

[Robert Fulman]

The other one isn't named John, and lives in New Hampshire.

[Randall Flagg]

I say it is terrible, should be spontaneously combusted...
STEPHEN KING signed book "Fire Starter" 1980 Viking Press New York ~ near fine! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-signed-book-Fire-Starter-1980-Viking-Press-New-York-near-fine-/190831362185?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2c6e6f8089)

Complete bullshit:
FIRST EDITION 1975 SALEM'S LOT Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRST-EDITION-1975-SALEMS-LOT-Stephen-King-/271196917188?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f24988dc4)

[Joe315]

Complete bullshit:
[/B]FIRST EDITION 1975 SALEM'S LOT Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRST-EDITION-1975-SALEMS-LOT-Stephen-King-/271196917188?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f24988dc4)

I love that they are wearing cloth gloves.

[sgc1999]

Complete bullshit:
[/B]FIRST EDITION 1975 SALEM'S LOT Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRST-EDITION-1975-SALEMS-LOT-Stephen-King-/271196917188?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f24988dc4)

I love that they are wearing cloth gloves.



The gloves are to hide his fingerprints from the criminal activity he is currently engaged in by trying to pass this book off as anything but a reading copy:)

[divemaster]

Complete bullshit:
[/B]FIRST EDITION 1975 SALEM'S LOT Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRST-EDITION-1975-SALEMS-LOT-Stephen-King-/271196917188?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f24988dc4)

I love that they are wearing cloth gloves.



The gloves are to hide his fingerprints from the criminal activity he is currently engaged in by trying to pass this book off as anything but a reading copy:)

I actually bought his first book. When he sent it he enclosed a sincere-sounding hand-written note. It seems he's got a bunch of SK books on his shelf he bought a "long time ago." I believe he just doesn't know what a real First is or how to suss one out. In any event, I sent him a very polite e-mail letting him know that there are specific ways to tell a First and that, so far, that's not what he has. I specifically mentioned that the 'Salem's Lot was not a First. I also invited him to contact me if he wanted any pointers or had any questions.

I haven't heard back, and I guess his 'Salem's is still up, so I'm not sure what he thought of my information. I have the feeling he's an older gentleman.

[east-tennessee]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-THINNER-Autograph-FIRST-1st-BCE-RARE-SCARCE-Richard-Bachman-/130894960627?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e79f297f3#ht_831wt_1421

brennan :evil:

[Randall Flagg]

I don't think it's any good:
Stephen King Signed The Regulators Bachman 1st edition autographed book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-The-Regulators-Bachman-1st-edition-autographed-book-/271198257794?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f24ad0282)

[jhanic]

I agree.

John

[sgc1999]

I don't like it either.

[Randall Flagg]

A recurring nightmare:
SIGNED BY Stephen King 1987 Misery 1st Ed HC w/ DJ Book Viking Penguin Very Good (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-BY-Stephen-King-1987-Misery-1st-Ed-HC-w-DJ-Book-Viking-Penguin-Very-Good-/171032945717?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item27d25ba435)

[tippy4]

I don't think it's any good:
Stephen King Signed The Regulators Bachman 1st edition autographed book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-The-Regulators-Bachman-1st-edition-autographed-book-/271198257794?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f24ad0282)


I agree.


I don't like it either.


I am on the fence about this one.

It is questionable to be sure....but something about it makes me think it could be legit.

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't think it's any good:
Stephen King Signed The Regulators Bachman 1st edition autographed book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-The-Regulators-Bachman-1st-edition-autographed-book-/271198257794?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f24ad0282)


I agree.


I don't like it either.


I am on the fence about this one.

It is questionable to be sure....but something about it makes me think it could be legit.

It is one that I would like to see the whole page to judge size and positioning. I, too, am on the fence. My gut says it is fake. If you look at her other listings there are some other questionable items but I am not familiar enough with the other signatures to say for sure. I do think that the Mickey Mantle signed book is fake though.

[Randall Flagg]

Just not right:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Desperation~First edition first print DJ Fine 1st Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Desperation-First-edition-first-print-DJ-Fine-1st-Make-Offer-/221222625047?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3381e55f17)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Nightmares and Dreamscapes~first 1st print DJ Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Nightmares-and-Dreamscapes-first-1st-print-DJ-Make-Offer-/221222624862?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3381e55e5e)

[carlosdetweiller]

No. I wouldn't buy either of those.

[mcdonaldj]

No. I wouldn't buy either of those.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Talisman-1st-edition-first-printing-FINE-HB-DJ-Make-Offer-/221223135864?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3381ed2a78

This one's a better looking fake by the same seller - improving with practice. I was wondering (and hopeful) since I love this book but of course the low price was a red flag and I always check here first. I prefer the more amateur attempts since they're easier to spot.

[Fsmdr]

Could this be legit?.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Dark-Tower-5-Wolves-of-the-Calla-autograph-Hardcover-/151035074220?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232a6456ac&nma=true&si=WlGOcyiPoNPxxZ8AYJyhkHThDD0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[tippy4]

Could this be legit?.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Dark-Tower-5-Wolves-of-the-Calla-autograph-Hardcover-/151035074220?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232a6456ac&nma=true&si=WlGOcyiPoNPxxZ8AYJyhkHThDD0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

It has been listed several times,....I think it may have been previously discussed.

I am on the fence about it.

[tippy4]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-signed-book-Fire-Starter-1980-Viking-Press-New-York-near-fine-/190831362185?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2c6e6f8089&nma=true&si=btjEXOsGFR2qctdgUTFdiuso46o%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Somebody got ripped-off good.

[mcdonaldj]

Could this be legit?.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Dark-Tower-5-Wolves-of-the-Calla-autograph-Hardcover-/151035074220?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232a6456ac&nma=true&si=WlGOcyiPoNPxxZ8AYJyhkHThDD0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

It has been listed several times,....I think it may have been previously discussed.

I am on the fence about it.

Sold now. I hope it is legit for the buyers sake.

[Randall Flagg]

I love this:

In my opinion, this copy has everything someone wants in a first edition book. Perfect for the Stephen King collector.

PET SEMATARY STEPHEN KING 1983 True First/1st Edition with Code Inside (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PET-SEMATARY-STEPHEN-KING-1983-True-First-1st-Edition-with-Code-Inside-/290911605433?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item43bbaed2b9)

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mVF6uWxYc4PYezP4i8TmB9A.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

I think they just had the wrong photo for the listing. It seems correct now.

[Randall Flagg]

I think they just had the wrong photo for the listing. It seems correct now.
Certainly I've messed up listings, but at the moment I found it, there was a bit of humor(at least to me).

[carlosdetweiller]

I think they just had the wrong photo for the listing. It seems correct now.
Certainly I've messed up listings, but at the moment I found it, there was a bit of humor(at least to me).

It looked like something from Franklin editions or maybe the International Collectors Library.

[Randall Flagg]

One of the worst sigs I have ever seen:
Pet Sematary by Stephen King 1983; Hardcover -1ST edition - SIGNED!- ACCEPTABLE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pet-Sematary-by-Stephen-King-1983-Hardcover-1ST-edition-SIGNED-ACCEPTABLE-/221224873071?pt=US_Texbook_Education&hash=item338207ac6f)

No DJ,water stains, but a deal at $399:
CARRIE by STEPHEN KING 1st PRINTING (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARRIE-by-STEPHEN-KING-1st-PRINTING-/261213137287?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cd1842987)

[carlosdetweiller]

No DJ,water stains, but a deal at $399:
[/B]CARRIE by STEPHEN KING 1st PRINTING (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARRIE-by-STEPHEN-KING-1st-PRINTING-/261213137287?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cd1842987)

I looked at that and wondered if it was really a good price or not. I have a spare CARRIE dj and would be interested in an unjacketed copy but I am really turned off by water damage of any type. For me any signs of moisture damage are a deal breaker. I don't think he is showing the water staining for a reason (unless that is some that I see under and to the left the first edition statement on the copyright page). I would ask for more pictures if considering this book.

[Randall Flagg]

"Never Opened". How the hell did they separate the cards from the book and still wish to assert "Never Opened"
Not only that, but the price is ludicrous:
Under the Dome, signed by Stephen King, Collector's edition-never opened (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Under-the-Dome-signed-by-Stephen-King-Collectors-edition-never-opened-/261213436325?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd188b9a5)

[Randall Flagg]

Cock-knocker quotes from the CR page, but the book is a 3rd printing:
The Bachman Books : 4 Early Novels by Stephen King - 1st Omnibus Printing '85) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Bachman-Books-4-Early-Novels-by-Stephen-King-1st-Omnibus-Printing-85-/140973259417?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d2a93a99)

[Scoogs]

I'm sure the name on the COA will set off a few alarm bells.
Stephen King The Best American Short Stories of 2007 SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Best-American-Short-Stories-of-2007-SIGNED-/271205095596?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f251558ac)

[tippy4]

Yeah...but the signature is good.

Tim Miller bought a lot of these signed copies....over 100 in fact. He then rebound 100 of them in leather and marketed them as a "limited edition".

[Randall Flagg]

Yeah...but the signature is good.

Tim Miller bought a lot of these signed copies....over 100 in fact. He then rebound 100 of them in leather and marketed them as a "limited edition".
Shred the COA, but if that is the signed book received, it's legit.

[Randall Flagg]

A waste of money for $3.69. let alone $369
The Shining Classic Horror (Glass Slide ) 1980 Rare Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Shining-Classic-Horror-Glass-Slide-1980-Rare-Stephen-King-/121109190646?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c32ab97f6)

[Scoogs]

Yeah...but the signature is good.

Tim Miller bought a lot of these signed copies....over 100 in fact. He then rebound 100 of them in leather and marketed them as a "limited edition".

Oh wow, I forgot all about that.

[tippy4]

AND NOW THE SELLER KICKED THE PRICE UP $50.

[Kingfan24]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-by-Stephen-King-2011-Hardcover-Autographed-Special-/151044467937?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232af3ace1

Are people seriously this misinformed?

2195.00 opening bid on the 11/22/63 s/l

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-by-Stephen-King-2011-Hardcover-Autographed-Special-/151044467937?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232af3ace1

Are people seriously this misinformed?

2195.00 opening bid on the 11/22/63 s/l
I have sent 25 emails back and forth with this seller...

[Ivo]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-by-Stephen-King-2011-Hardcover-Autographed-Special-/151044467937?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232af3ace1

Are people seriously this misinformed?

2195.00 opening bid on the 11/22/63 s/l

The seller probably is not misinformed, Its the person who pays for it that is.

[tippy4]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-by-Stephen-King-2011-Hardcover-Autographed-Special-/151044467937?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232af3ace1

Are people seriously this misinformed?

2195.00 opening bid on the 11/22/63 s/l

I don't think this item should be posted here...as it appears to be a legitimate item offered by a legitimate (although delusional) seller.

[Jimimck]

Price an item like that, and you become a questionable seller to me....

[mcdonaldj]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-by-Stephen-King-2011-Hardcover-Autographed-Special-/151044467937?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232af3ace1

Are people seriously this misinformed?

2195.00 opening bid on the 11/22/63 s/l
I have sent 25 emails back and forth with this seller...

?...25 emails - to what purpose pray tell?

[Rahfa]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-by-Stephen-King-2011-Hardcover-Autographed-Special-/151044467937?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232af3ace1

Are people seriously this misinformed?

2195.00 opening bid on the 11/22/63 s/l

I don't think this item should be posted here...as it appears to be a legitimate item offered by a legitimate (although delusional) seller.

Exactly - if the guy wants to list it at a totally waste-of-time price, let him....it's not anyone's business what people list for at ebay, and if some moron buys it, good for him.

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-by-Stephen-King-2011-Hardcover-Autographed-Special-/151044467937?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232af3ace1

Are people seriously this misinformed?

2195.00 opening bid on the 11/22/63 s/l
I have sent 25 emails back and forth with this seller...

?...25 emails - to what purpose pray tell?
Inside jokes are tough....sorry.

[Scoogs]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/THE-EYES-OF-THE-DRAGON-by-Stephen-King-1987-Hardcover-SIGNED-Exc-Cond-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/9rAAAMXQslhRkw8d/$(KGrHqJ,!rYFE37(0QwzBRkw8dQgww~~60_57.JPG

Good?

And it's gone. $100 BIN.

[CurtSeattle]

Looked good to me and seller was selling off other legit items so I figure the seller believes it to be real. I hope it is real! :)

It was an impulse buy all the way.

[herbertwest]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-by-Stephen-King-2011-Hardcover-Autographed-Special-/151044467937?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232af3ace1

Are people seriously this misinformed?

2195.00 opening bid on the 11/22/63 s/l

I don't think this item should be posted here...as it appears to be a legitimate item offered by a legitimate (although delusional) seller.

Exactly - if the guy wants to list it at a totally waste-of-time price, let him....it's not anyone's business what people list for at ebay, and if some moron buys it, good for him.

+ a waste of money, since i guess that there are consequent ebay fees. oh well, their problem

[Robert Fulman]

My (current) favorite BS listing is "Complete Dark Tower Series Stephen King Donald M Grant Artist Signed 1st edns (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Dark-Tower-Series-Stephen-King-Donald-M-Grant-Artist-Signed-1st-edns-/281076026238?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item41716fcb7e#ht_299wt_1255)" I suppose it's not the seller's fault that there isn't enough to write "Artist signed first editions, except that the first two aren't first editions and only the last three are signed by the artist".

[TwistedNadine]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-by-Stephen-King-2011-Hardcover-Autographed-Special-/151044467937?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232af3ace1

Are people seriously this misinformed?

2195.00 opening bid on the 11/22/63 s/l
I have sent 25 emails back and forth with this seller...

Snicker

[Randall Flagg]

Our friend is back:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED THE STAND 1st HC Very FINE RARE FIRST Custom Slipcase MINT! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-THE-STAND-1st-HC-Very-FINE-RARE-FIRST-Custom-Slipcase-MINT-/140980815666?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d31c8732)

[WeDealInLead]

reported

[bdwyer19]

Sadly, I'm not really sure reporting Brennan does anything. I've reported him many times as well, and he always finds his way back. I really don't know what it takes to see him stop selling for good on eBay, but reporting him doesn't seem to have much effect.

[WeDealInLead]

eBay takes his books down. It's happened before.

[bdwyer19]

eBay takes his books down. It's happened before.

Oh, I know. But he never really goes away. Same username, same feedback, same books.

[Randall Flagg]

It just feels good to report him....

[Randall Flagg]

So bad I actually like it...
SIGNED Misery by Stephen King (1987, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Misery-by-Stephen-King-1987-Hardcover-/121113729388?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item1c32f0d96c)

[hyraxia]

This raises an interesting point. If you buy a book from a member of a professional antiquarian bookseller's association such as the ABA in the UK or ABAA in the US, you have a guarantee that what is being offered is genuine to the best of the seller's knowledge, and if it turns out otherwise - you have recourse through the seller directly (failing that you can complain to the association). It's a badge of honour really.

The seller of the Misery above is a member of the IOBA, which doesn't carry the same weight / prestige as the ABAA or ABA, but has a similar code of conduct. It's worth bearing in mind, because they should address any concerns that a member of the public thinks they are selling fake signatures.

[tippy4]

Our friend is back:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED THE STAND 1st HC Very FINE RARE FIRST Custom Slipcase MINT! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-THE-STAND-1st-HC-Very-FINE-RARE-FIRST-Custom-Slipcase-MINT-/140980815666?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d31c8732)


reported


Sadly, I'm not really sure reporting Brennan does anything. I've reported him many times as well, and he always finds his way back. I really don't know what it takes to see him stop selling for good on eBay, but reporting him doesn't seem to have much effect.


eBay takes his books down. It's happened before.



Oh, I know. But he never really goes away. Same username, same feedback, same books.


It just feels good to report him....


I think that one is legit....and based on his price...he knows it.

Which is smart on his part....have a few good ones sprinkled in to confuse people.

[Randall Flagg]

I think it is bad:
Different Seasons by Stephen King (1982, Hardcover) - **SIGNED COPY** (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Different-Seasons-by-Stephen-King-1982-Hardcover-SIGNED-COPY-/300909143264?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item460f9524e0)


More bad Brennan stuff

STEPHEN KING SIGNED SONG OF SUSANNAH Autograph FIRST 1st LIMITED DARK TOWER RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-SONG-OF-SUSANNAH-Autograph-FIRST-1st-LIMITED-DARK-TOWER-RARE-/140980814177?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d31c8161)

[tippy4]

Somebody got ripped off....

Gerald's Game by Stephen King, 1992, 1st ed, HC/ Slipcover Signed
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Geralds-Game-by-Stephen-King-1992-1st-ed-HC-Slipcover-Signed-/261219301989?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cd1e23a65&nma=true&si=rFzUu0nLSnWAeNdP8D4QfcSISWE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

[TwistedNadine]

It always amazes me that a buyer will pull the trigger on 100+ item without doing their research

[WeDealInLead]

Brennan's The Stand just sold. I think he's getting better at forgeries but he uses the same signature style in all the books.

I'm not an expert on King's signatures but I think it was the inscription that doesn't sit well this time. He has all these "signed" books and the handwritting style is nearly identical, like he dropped off a stack of books with King... and King mimicked his own style completely forgetting it changed over the years.

[TwistedNadine]

Hate that guy. Really irks me when he sells something. Even more so when it looks like he's finally gone but then shows up again

[hyraxia]

Someone should offer him a couple of cheap books at a cheap price...mark them in some way...and see if they turn up signed a few weeks later...

[WeDealInLead]

Someone should offer him a couple of cheap books at a cheap price...mark them in some way...and see if they turn up signed a few weeks later...

A member on here found an unsigned Night Shift that later appeared signed and dated to 30 years ago. It was the same book.

He just bought a slipcase for Duma Key and a 'Salem's Lot 1st edition... we'll see what happens.

[hyraxia]

On a side note, I remember being offered a signed Ian Fleming book a few years back, signed "Ian Fleming, 22nd June 1966". It took me a while to realise it, but he died in 1964.

[Randall Flagg]

I could be mistaken, but it doesn't "feel" right.
MISERY~SIGNED STEPHEN KING~1ST ED.1ST PRINTING~1987~HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MISERY-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-ED-1ST-PRINTING-1987-HC-DJ-/111079302646?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19dcd7a5f6)

[tippy4]

I could be mistaken, but it doesn't "feel" right.
MISERY~SIGNED STEPHEN KING~1ST ED.1ST PRINTING~1987~HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MISERY-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-ED-1ST-PRINTING-1987-HC-DJ-/111079302646?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19dcd7a5f6)

All you have to do is look at the seller and it feels even worse.

[hyraxia]

I could be mistaken, but it doesn't "feel" right.
MISERY~SIGNED STEPHEN KING~1ST ED.1ST PRINTING~1987~HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MISERY-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-ED-1ST-PRINTING-1987-HC-DJ-/111079302646?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19dcd7a5f6)

The signature doesn't look bad to me - but the inscription and the slashes on the date seem a bit off compared to the 80s copies I've got here. On the fence, I think it's OK, but I aren't bidding.

[hyraxia]

I could be mistaken, but it doesn't "feel" right.
MISERY~SIGNED STEPHEN KING~1ST ED.1ST PRINTING~1987~HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MISERY-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-ED-1ST-PRINTING-1987-HC-DJ-/111079302646?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19dcd7a5f6)

All you have to do is look at the seller and it feels even worse.

Got to agree with you on that.

[carlosdetweiller]

I could be mistaken, but it doesn't "feel" right.
MISERY~SIGNED STEPHEN KING~1ST ED.1ST PRINTING~1987~HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/MISERY-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-ED-1ST-PRINTING-1987-HC-DJ-/111079302646?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19dcd7a5f6)

Pretty certain that that one is a forgery.

[tippy4]

And now the same seller has this piece of shit.....

FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOUR-PAST-MIDNIGHT-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-1ST-1990-HC-DJ-/121114735165?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c3300323d)

[Merlin1958]

So bad I actually like it...
SIGNED Misery by Stephen King (1987, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Misery-by-Stephen-King-1987-Hardcover-/121113729388?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item1c32f0d96c)

LOL LOL LOL!!!

Yeah, you kinda have to admire his "zeal"!! LOL

[Merlin1958]

And now the same seller has this piece of shit.....

FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOUR-PAST-MIDNIGHT-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1ST-1ST-1990-HC-DJ-/121114735165?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c3300323d)

LOL Rick, you're a "funny guy"!!! LOL LOL



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_DwZfyXAXI

[bdwyer19]

I'm not so sure I like this signature. Is this legit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Different-Seasons-by-Stephen-King-1982-Hardcover-SIGNED-COPY-/300909143264?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item460f9524e0

[The Library Policeman]

Looks fake to me.

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm not so sure I like this signature. Is this legit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Different-Seasons-by-Stephen-King-1982-Hardcover-SIGNED-COPY-/300909143264?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item460f9524e0

No good.

[Randall Flagg]

Legit item, but the book AND the slipcase are screwed up.
$200...sure.
1983 Stephen King Cycle of the Werewolf Hardcover with Slipcase Book 1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Stephen-King-Cycle-of-the-Werewolf-Hardcover-with-Slipcase-Book-1st-/310674820740?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4855a98e84)

[divemaster]

Damn, what'd they do? Drop it down a well?

[Merlin1958]

Legit item, but the book AND the slipcase are screwed up.
$200...sure.
1983 Stephen King Cycle of the Werewolf Hardcover with Slipcase Book 1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Stephen-King-Cycle-of-the-Werewolf-Hardcover-with-Slipcase-Book-1st-/310674820740?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4855a98e84)


Damn, what'd they do? Drop it down a well?

LOL It certainly has been ridden hard and put away wet!!! LOL

[Jimimck]

LOL It certainly has been ridden hard and put away wet!!! LOL


I had a girlfriend like that once

[Merlin1958]

LOL It certainly has been ridden hard and put away wet!!! LOL


I had a girlfriend like that onceSigh, haven't we all at one time or another? LOL

[hyraxia]

LOL It certainly has been ridden hard and put away wet!!! LOL


I had a girlfriend like that onceSigh, haven't we all at one time or another? LOL

Yeah, pretty sure I've got a couple down a well too...these things happen...

[Randall Flagg]

They don't feel right to me:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Bag of Bones~First edition first print 1st Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Bag-of-Bones-First-edition-first-print-1st-Fine-Make-Offer-/221232111397?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3382761f25)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Hearts In Atlantis~First edition 2nd print DJ Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Hearts-In-Atlantis-First-edition-2nd-print-DJ-Make-Offer-/221232107904?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3382761180)

[carlosdetweiller]

Agree that they are highly suspect. And if you look at his past sales there are many other forged King books.

[AKC]

No good....love the "shaky" e and h in the Bag of Bones sig....

[Randall Flagg]

More junk:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Gerald's Game~First edition first print Very Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Geralds-Game-First-edition-first-print-Very-Fine-Make-Offer-/221232670247?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33827ea627)

Stephen King~SIGNED~The Regulators~Bachman first edition 1st print DJ Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-The-Regulators-Bachman-first-edition-1st-print-DJ-Make-Offer-/221232668211?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33827e9e33)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Rose Madder~First edition 1st print Very Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Rose-Madder-First-edition-1st-print-Very-Fine-Make-Offer-/221232661816?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33827e8538)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

More junk:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Gerald's Game~First edition first print Very Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Geralds-Game-First-edition-first-print-Very-Fine-Make-Offer-/221232670247?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33827ea627)

Stephen King~SIGNED~The Regulators~Bachman first edition 1st print DJ Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-The-Regulators-Bachman-first-edition-1st-print-DJ-Make-Offer-/221232668211?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33827e9e33)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Rose Madder~First edition 1st print Very Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Rose-Madder-First-edition-1st-print-Very-Fine-Make-Offer-/221232661816?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33827e8538)

Junk is right. This seller is at the top of the BS radar right now.

However, I do fault the buyers who support this person as well. A little research (not hard to do) and you can locate groups that would gladly help with opinions on signatures. Unfortunately, as long as buyers keep putting there money down, sellers like this will exist.

[ICry4Oy]

Probably been asked here before, but has anyone here messaged these sellers about their junk/fakes? Got a response?

[tippy4]

They know they are selling fakes most of the time.

[Randall Flagg]

Probably been asked here before, but has anyone here messaged these sellers about their junk/fakes? Got a response?
Multiple complaints to ebay will temporarily remove the item, but contacting the seller is kind of like telling a pimp his whore has crabs...he'll either ignore you or smack you.

[carlosdetweiller]

kind of like telling a pimp his whore has crabs...he'll either ignore you or smack you.

Do you speak from experience?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

He used to be a pimp (or was it a whore?)

[Randall Flagg]

kind of like telling a pimp his whore has crabs...he'll either ignore you or smack you.

Do you speak from experience?
I have smacked a few "Johns"...asshole (and I mean that in a warm and fuzzy way, I knew I set you up for a comment-who is the puppeteer now?). Pos rep to you, and no emoticons.

[carlosdetweiller]

I knew I set you up for a comment-who is the puppeteer now?.

You are right. It was too easy. I feel so used.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Probably been asked here before, but has anyone here messaged these sellers about their junk/fakes? Got a response?

Yes! I try to do it in a professional way but 98% of the time the seller will respond with.....

(real responses by they way)

"you are a bottom feeder and only want me to drop my price so you can resell it for a profit"

"what a poor excuse of a person you are, trying to tell me my business. I know a legit Stephen King signature when I see one"

"go to hell"

"thank you for the kind words, however you are sadly mistaken. How long have you collected King books Mr. Mulleins"

"will remove the listing. I should have known when I picked it up at a yard sale for $1"

"hopefully you won't mind if I report YOU to Ebay for harassing me with non-sense information"

"This is embarrassing. Thank you mulleins for taking the time to show me why you think the signature is a fake. Removing the listing now" (seller never did)

"and you think you are educated enough to tell me the difference between a real King signature and a fake"

AND MY FAVORITE

"it's because people like you I have decided to stop selling my books on Ebay, I'm closing my Ebay store and moving it to Abebooks.com"


I collected the responses and have several others. However, I stopped contacting Ebay, sellers, buyers, etc. I've come to the conclusion........I can't fix stupid.

By the way.....one of those responses above is from a person that visits/posts on this site often. He's a REAL NICE person......NOT.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

Probably been asked here before, but has anyone here messaged these sellers about their junk/fakes? Got a response?

Yes! I try to do it in a professional way but 98% of the time the seller will respond with.....

(real responses by they way)

"you are a bottom feeder and only want me to drop my price so you can resell it for a profit"

"what a poor excuse of a person you are, trying to tell me my business. I know a legit Stephen King signature when I see one"

"go to hell"

"thank you for the kind words, however you are sadly mistaken. How long have you collected King books Mr. Mulleins"

"will remove the listing. I should have known when I picked it up at a yard sale for $1"

"hopefully you won't mind if I report YOU to Ebay for harassing me with non-sense information"

"This is embarrassing. Thank you mulleins for taking the time to show me why you think the signature is a fake. Removing the listing now" (seller never did)

"and you think you are educated enough to tell me the difference between a real King signature and a fake"

AND MY FAVORITE

"it's because people like you I have decided to stop selling my books on Ebay, I'm closing my Ebay store and moving it to Abebooks.com"


I collected the responses and have several others. However, I stopped contacting Ebay, sellers, buyers, etc. I've come to the conclusion........I can't fix stupid.

By the way.....one of those responses above is from a person that visits/posts on this site often. He's a REAL NICE person......NOT.

Mulleins
Epic post. That pretty much nails what one can expect.

[Shannon]

Shannon: "What a poor excuse of a person you are, trying to tell me my business. I know a legit Stephen King signature when I see one."

And I thought you said you weren't going to post my messages publicly? ;)

[ICry4Oy]

Yikes! I kinda figured it wouldn't do any good but thanks for the responses. Maybe just one out of 1000 don't know they're selling crap?

[tippy4]

NEEDFUL THINGS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-INSCRIBED-BOOK-HC-DJ-NEEDFUL-THINGS-GAI-GV402364-/121117784561?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c332eb9f1)

I don't like it, but it could be real.....damn sharpie signatures.

If I saw the signature by itself, I would say NO for sure...but with the inscription...I am thinking hmmmmmmm?

The fact that a dealer is selling it makes me doubt it even more.

[hyraxia]

More junk:
Stephen King~SIGNED~Gerald's Game~First edition first print Very Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Geralds-Game-First-edition-first-print-Very-Fine-Make-Offer-/221232670247?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33827ea627)

Stephen King~SIGNED~The Regulators~Bachman first edition 1st print DJ Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-The-Regulators-Bachman-first-edition-1st-print-DJ-Make-Offer-/221232668211?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33827e9e33)

Stephen King~SIGNED~Rose Madder~First edition 1st print Very Fine Make Offer (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Rose-Madder-First-edition-1st-print-Very-Fine-Make-Offer-/221232661816?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33827e8538)

Ha, I just saw these, looked at the sig's and it reminded me of Calvin's Corner, so here I am. I *think* I asked this guy about the signatures I think it was a case of "I bought a collection off someone - I've not had any complaints"

[Randall Flagg]

NEEDFUL THINGS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-INSCRIBED-BOOK-HC-DJ-NEEDFUL-THINGS-GAI-GV402364-/121117784561?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c332eb9f1)

I don't like it, but it could be real.....damn sharpie signatures.

If I saw the signature by itself, I would say NO for sure...but with the inscription...I am thinking hmmmmmmm?

The fact that a dealer is selling it makes me doubt it even more.
That is a tough one. the "8" looks wrong, but I don't have anything to compare it with.

[Randall Flagg]

Joe Hill makes it tough-for collector's; easier for frauds.
Our friend has an overpriced JH "Heart Shaped Box" which looks to be legit,
Joe Hill dated some of the books with a "." and some with a "-". I have examples of both.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/Joe Hill Signed Heart Shaped Box FIRST 1st autograph 2007 RARE stephen king sonhttp://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mwP447Ql15Lif7DeEX2PfwQ.jpg

A most interesting "g"
STEPHEN KING SIGNED 11/22/63 JFK Novel 1st FIRST RARE HC MINT UNREAD AUTOGRAPH (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-11-22-63-JFK-Novel-1st-FIRST-RARE-HC-MINT-UNREAD-AUTOGRAPH-/140986062284?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d36c95cc)



http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-11-22-63-JFK-Novel-1st-FIRST-RARE-HC-MINT-UNREAD-AUTOGRAPH-/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/z/0f8AAMXQO21RpIsI/$(KGrHqJ,!lgFGjgt1YoEBRpIsIrF2Q~~60_3.JPG

[RandyinAK]

I think it is bad:
Different Seasons by Stephen King (1982, Hardcover) - **SIGNED COPY** (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Different-Seasons-by-Stephen-King-1982-Hardcover-SIGNED-COPY-/300909143264?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item460f9524e0)


More bad Brennan stuff

STEPHEN KING SIGNED SONG OF SUSANNAH Autograph FIRST 1st LIMITED DARK TOWER RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-SONG-OF-SUSANNAH-Autograph-FIRST-1st-LIMITED-DARK-TOWER-RARE-/140980814177?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20d31c8161)

I found this DT Edition like 15 minutes before it ended and I compared everything I could find in a short amount of time and it looked close but not quite right but the starting price was low enough, I thought what the Heck.... found this post and now realize I was almost the unlucky winner.

[ChristineB]

That 11/22/63 Looks fine to me, he did so many cramped and fast sigs in those books.

[sgc1999]

never saw one that color before.

[tippy4]

I'm not so sure I like this signature. Is this legit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Different-Seasons-by-Stephen-King-1982-Hardcover-SIGNED-COPY-/300909143264?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item460f9524e0


Looks fake to me.



This pile of shit just sold for $300

[Merlin1958]

I'm not so sure I like this signature. Is this legit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Different-Seasons-by-Stephen-King-1982-Hardcover-SIGNED-COPY-/300909143264?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item460f9524e0


Looks fake to me.



This pile of shit just sold for $300

Amazing!!!

[tippy4]

Another piece of shit.

UNDER THE DOME (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-UNDER-THE-DOME-1ST-1ST-A-/121119295511?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c3345c817)

[jhanic]

Another piece of shit.

UNDER THE DOME (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-UNDER-THE-DOME-1ST-1ST-A-/121119295511?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c3345c817)

Agree. Yechh!

John

[Merlin1958]

Another piece of shit.

UNDER THE DOME (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-UNDER-THE-DOME-1ST-1ST-A-/121119295511?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c3345c817)

That's bad!!! Even I know that!!!

[bdwyer19]

Another piece of shit.

UNDER THE DOME (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-UNDER-THE-DOME-1ST-1ST-A-/121119295511?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c3345c817)

The same seller that has the signed From a Buick 8 that I had been considering. I'm far less interested now.