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

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Operation "Bring Down The Wall" update:

What happened to brennan2984 EBay listings?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/brennan2984/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2654

Ralph

[bdwyer19]

Great work! It's not the first time he's taken down listings, but it sounds like enough evidence has finally been presented to bring him down for good.

[surly]

Documentation has been filed, and I have been in touch with three different agents.

More information to come on project "BRING DOWN THE WALL"

Ralph

You are my hero, Sir.
I'd love to see this guy nailed to the wall (nailed to his wall?). PM me if there is anything I can do to help

hero isn't a big enough word; you sir, are a god amongst mortals. even if they can't nail him, it certainly sends a message.
i wish we had a like button.

[remyzaguan]

I'm in awe, Room 217 Caretaker! I have seen this brennan's listings on eBay an they have never felt right. Great work! All of you seem so well versed in King's signatures, I would like to get an opinion of one I am seriously considering. I lean toward legit, but the "b" and the "g" trouble me. Forgive me if I am not posting this right (none of my grandkids are here to help!)

I copied the URL from the image, and here it is: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-FOUR-PAST-MIDNIGHT-Inscribed-Dated-1st-Ed-1st-Print-Very-Good-/00/s/NzY4WDgxOQ==/z/-QoAAOxyHt9R0sRN/$(KGrHqIOKo8FGswgkF23BR0sRMrYvg~~60_57.JPG

Thank you.

[tippy4]

I cannot hear/read the word 'wanker' without thinking of Chip, er Chet, the name is Chet.

Was that a Weird Science reference?

Nice work Ralph!

[subie09lega]

Was that a Weird Science reference?

That's right, a movie often viewed growing up.

[Br!an]

we should seriously have a post for who finds the absolute worse frauds on ebay.
This would definitely be a contender :emot-roflolmao:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Four-Past-Midnight-SIGNED-1st-ed-HC-/200944384493?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2ec937f9ed

I like his description as well - if you don't like it and return it then buyer needs to pay shipping fees (which were listed as $13 for economy to Cali - outrageous) and 20% restocking fee equal to bin price - which makes no sense - so basically to return it you'd have to pay twice for the crappy book - would anyone here contact this person and just tell them to take it down?

I just messaged him telling him I am reporting the forgery and that he is committing a felony.

Let's see what happens.

He isn't as bad as brennan, but still one less forgery is a victory.

Taken down:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Four-Past-Midnight-SIGNED-1st-ed-HC-/200944384493?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2ec937f9ed

[carlosdetweiller]

Ralph, this is really an impressive effort on your part. I can't wait to see how this is going to eventually turn out. You deserve a tremendous amount of credit and a big "Thank You" from all of us. Another message board I frequent has a "Hall of Fame" section and I think that your part in this deserves a spot if we ever start one here....no matter how it turns out with law enforcement. Great effort! Thanks!

[Joe315]

I wonder how many of these sellers are knowingly selling forgeries and how many believe what they have is legit but lack the knowledge to know otherwise.

And nice work Ralph. Can't wait to hear the results of all this.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I wonder how many of these sellers are knowingly selling forgeries and how many believe what they have is legit but lack the knowledge to know otherwise.

And nice work Ralph. Can't wait to hear the results of all this.

Great question Joe315. I spend a ton of time monitoring Ebay, Abe Books, etc. looking for possible forged books. Not to nail someone but to educate myself better on signatures. When someone is professionally confronted/questioned about a signature, the sellers that lack the knowledge seem to be genuine sorry and want to learn more. However, those who flat out know they are selling forged books (no matter if they create the forgery themselves, have someone do the forgery, or knowingly buy one to resell) get combative, aggressive, name calling, and flat out nasty.

It has been my experience in the past with known forgers, they don't think, or act like they are doing anything wrong. If they knew just half the laws on this, especially mailing a forged book, they wouldn't even consider doing it again after the first warning.

Ralph

[Randall Flagg]

I'm in awe, Room 217 Caretaker! I have seen this brennan's listings on eBay an they have never felt right. Great work! All of you seem so well versed in King's signatures, I would like to get an opinion of one I am seriously considering. I lean toward legit, but the "b" and the "g" trouble me. Forgive me if I am not posting this right (none of my grandkids are here to help!)

I copied the URL from the image, and here it is: http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-FOUR-PAST-MIDNIGHT-Inscribed-Dated-1st-Ed-1st-Print-Very-Good-/00/s/NzY4WDgxOQ==/z/-QoAAOxyHt9R0sRN/$(KGrHqIOKo8FGswgkF23BR0sRMrYvg~~60_57.JPG

Thank you.
Looks fine to me.

[Randall Flagg]

Documentation has been filed, and I have been in touch with three different agents.

More information to come on project "BRING DOWN THE WALL"

Ralph

You are my hero, Sir.
I'd love to see this guy nailed to the wall (nailed to his wall?). PM me if there is anything I can do to help

hero isn't a big enough word; you sir, are a god amongst mortals. even if they can't nail him, it certainly sends a message.
i wish we had a like button.
We have the add reputation button.

[TwistedNadine]

remyzaguan I think its good. Welcome to the boards!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/KGrHqIOKo8FGswgkF23BR0sRMrYvg_60_57.JPG

[TwistedNadine]

We have the add reputation button.

I think Ive used that thing only twice but I DID use it just now for Ralph. Well Deserved Positive Rep

[EXPLORER]

I wonder how many of these sellers are knowingly selling forgeries and how many believe what they have is legit but lack the knowledge to know otherwise.
.
You do have a point and I am sure it occurs on occasion, However repeat offenders are too common.

It is too obvious when on a regular basis we can see Brennan has bought a book then resold it a month later with a signature.....
and when they are back dated he makes the evidence abundantly clear that he knows what he is doing and is a total aggressive fraud.

RAPLH.. So many here appreciate your efforts !!!!!

[EXPLORER]

We have the add reputation button.

I think Ive used that thing only twice but I DID use it just now for Ralph. Well Deserved Positive Rep

Apparently I have used the rep button on Ralph recently and it won't allow again. Again we appreciate your efforts!

[bdwyer19]

We have the add reputation button.

I think Ive used that thing only twice but I DID use it just now for Ralph. Well Deserved Positive Rep

Apparently I have used the rep button on Ralph recently and it won't allow again. Again we appreciate your efforts!

Where is the Rep button? I can see what's been added to my account, but not how to add it to others.

[bdwyer19]

We have the add reputation button.

I think Ive used that thing only twice but I DID use it just now for Ralph. Well Deserved Positive Rep

Apparently I have used the rep button on Ralph recently and it won't allow again. Again we appreciate your efforts!

Where is the Rep button? I can see what's been added to my account, but not how to add it to others.

Nevermind... saw it as soon as I posted.

[Randall Flagg]

We have the add reputation button.

I think Ive used that thing only twice but I DID use it just now for Ralph. Well Deserved Positive Rep

Apparently I have used the rep button on Ralph recently and it won't allow again. Again we appreciate your efforts!

Where is the Rep button? I can see what's been added to my account, but not how to add it to others.
Underneath the member's avatar and info is a six point star. Click on that and insert comment.

[bdwyer19]

We have the add reputation button.

I think Ive used that thing only twice but I DID use it just now for Ralph. Well Deserved Positive Rep

Apparently I have used the rep button on Ralph recently and it won't allow again. Again we appreciate your efforts!

Where is the Rep button? I can see what's been added to my account, but not how to add it to others.
Underneath the member's avatar and info is a six point star. Click on that and insert comment.

Thank you, sir!

[redsoxfan565]

Thank you for the work on this Ralph.

[Randall Flagg]

Two words: Nope

(http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-Stephen-King-Signed-Limited-POP-UP-book-/330961471780?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4d0ed74924)

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-/300936566831?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item461137982f)
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-THINNER-SIGNED-Special-ABA-Edition-w-COA-1st-Softcover-NF-/00/s/MTA4NFg5NjI=/z/AI4AAMXQvJVRS7Xz/$T2eC16VHJG8E9nyfnfYiBRS7(zREng~~60_12.JPG





























Just seeing if you were paying attention. Don't rip my ass for the one word.

[remyzaguan]

Thank you, Randall Flagg and TwistedNadine! I appreciate your help. I'm really loving this place.

[TwistedNadine]

Thank you, Randall Flagg and TwistedNadine! I appreciate your help. I'm really loving this place.
And we're glad to have you here!


Two words: Nope
Just seeing if you were paying attention. Don't rip my ass for the one word.

Someone's bored

[Cook]

New fakes in town or is this a repeat offender?

ebay: garysautog

[Br!an]

New fakes in town or is this a repeat offender?

ebay: garysautog

STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-1st-1st-CELL-SCARCE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-1st-1st-CELL-SCARCE-/231020034133?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item35c9ddf855)http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-1st-1st-CELL-SCARCE-/00/s/MTAyNFgxMjgw/z/aosAAMXQUDZR7Cnd/$(KGrHqZ,!qwFHmDqNjFMBR7CndLDsQ~~60_57.JPG

STEPHEN-KING-Early-SIGNED-1st-1st-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-SCARCE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Early-SIGNED-1st-1st-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-SCARCE-/231020029691?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item35c9dde6fb)http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-Early-SIGNED-1st-1st-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-SCARCE-/00/s/MTAyM1gxMjgw/z/UvsAAOxydgZR7CmT/$T2eC16ZHJHMFH!e8jNJEBR7CmTFVYg~~60_57.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

Both are junk.

[Randall Flagg]

Not bad fakes, but not even close. The "smell test' works on these. No scratch and sniff, they just stink.

[tippy4]

They are either ugly and legit, or good fakes.

Either way, I would not want them in my collection unless I had seen King sign them myself.

[Randall Flagg]

$745 and no pics.....:
Needful Things Stephen King Signed First Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Needful-Things-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-/380683237645?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item58a27d390d)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Operation "BRING DOWN THE WALL"

Update:

I've been in touch with the agent in charge. They are asking for anyone that has bought suspect signed books inside or outside of Ebay from brennan2984
to contact me through PM. I will need Paypal transaction information, Ebay auction ID (if Ebay was used), First Name, Last Name, and anything else you think might help.

I need this information by Friday of this week. Please do not post the information on this thread due to outside people reading these threads. Only through PM.

Ralph Mulleins

[redsoxfan565]

I think FINEFIRSTEDITIONS (http://myworld.ebay.com/finefirsteditions?_trksid=p2047675.l2559) and brennan2984 are the same person.

I doubt they are the same person.. but anyways, I was going over some Obama listings, and came across this horrible signature:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/President-Barack-Obama-SIGNED-Of-Thee-I-Sing-Signature-Autograph-1st-First-Print-/221254593872?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3383cd2d50

I had remembered someone posted finefirsteditions on here recently, figured I would add that the Obama(s) he has sold are no good as well.

[neosatus]

Operation "BRING DOWN THE WALL"

Update:

I've been in touch with the agent in charge. They are asking for anyone that has bought suspect signed books inside or outside of Ebay from brennan2984
to contact me through PM. I will need Paypal transaction information, Ebay auction ID (if Ebay was used), First Name, Last Name, and anything else you think might help.

I need this information by Friday of this week. Please do not post the information on this thread due to outside people reading these threads. Only through PM.

Ralph Mulleins

That's awesome. Makes me wish I HAD bought something from him so I could help, lol. I've been selectively reporting him to ebay for awhile, but nothing ever seemed to come of it. Huge kudos to you for getting shit done in that respect.

Have you been contacting people from his feedback that have bought items from him?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Operation "BRING DOWN THE WALL"

Update:

I've been in touch with the agent in charge. They are asking for anyone that has bought suspect signed books inside or outside of Ebay from brennan2984
to contact me through PM. I will need Paypal transaction information, Ebay auction ID (if Ebay was used), First Name, Last Name, and anything else you think might help.

I need this information by Friday of this week. Please do not post the information on this thread due to outside people reading these threads. Only through PM.

Ralph Mulleins

That's awesome. Makes me wish I HAD bought something from him so I could help, lol. I've been selectively reporting him to ebay for awhile, but nothing ever seemed to come of it. Huge kudos to you for getting shit done in that respect.

Have you been contacting people from his feedback that have bought items from him?

I haven't been contacting buyers from his feedback, another person assigned to the case is. I offered to gather
Information from our family here to help build the case.

Speaking of building a case, this won't happen over night. I had no idea everything involved in putting a case together. Some really great news.......Lou, the seller that Brennan bought Book of the Dead from and buyer turned around and placed a forged King signature in it is 100% behind what we are doing. Even though Brennan pulled the auction and didnt sell it, he still posted a forged signature on Ebay. That is a big NO NO.

Ralph

[TwistedNadine]

That's awesome. Makes me wish I HAD bought something from him so I could help, lol. I've been selectively reporting him to ebay for awhile, but nothing ever seemed to come of it. Huge kudos to you for getting shit done in that respect.


What he said

[Randall Flagg]

Probably legit, but hard to tell:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED AUTOGRAPH JOYLAND 1ST EDITION/1ST PRINT BOOK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINT-BOOK-/161072561148?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2580ac3bfc)

same thing....crappy sig...
STEPHEN KING SIGNED!!!! Joyland (2013, Paperback) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Joyland-2013-Paperback-/321170527911?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4ac74156a7)

[TwistedNadine]

He sold this one earlier today and it looks legit but I have my doubts about the sharpie sig active listing..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINT-BOOK-W-PROOF-/151087301115?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232d8141fb

[redsoxfan565]

Unfortunately, he did not have a pen on him at the time, and grabbed someone's sharpie. You take what you get from King. This one I also obtained in sharpie:
http://www.nicksportsautographs.com/ebay/pics/Celeb/book/skijoybk3.1.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Probably legit, but hard to tell:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED AUTOGRAPH JOYLAND 1ST EDITION/1ST PRINT BOOK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINT-BOOK-/161072561148?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2580ac3bfc)
I did say Probably legit, so keep that in mind on this one.

[TwistedNadine]

Unfortunately, he did not have a pen on him at the time, and grabbed someone's sharpie.

A law should be passed that no sharpies are to be within a 100 yard radius of an author event / signing

[Randall Flagg]

New crap:
Christine **Signed** By Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Christine-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/121148980192?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c350abbe0)

"Dolores Claiborne" ** signed by Stephen King ** (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-signed-by-Stephen-King-/121148979664?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c350ab9d0)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Any member here buy from Ebay brennan2984? I need to confirm a physical address for the investigation.

This must be done through PM.

Ralph Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

Weird "G". Thoughts?:
CARRIE by STEPHEN KING SIGNED BY AUTHOR 1974 DOUBLE DAY HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/CARRIE-by-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-1974-DOUBLE-DAY-HC-DJ-/380685677957?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58a2a27585)

[divemaster]

In my opinion, that is *not* a valid sig or inscription.

[carlosdetweiller]

No good.

[mosheprigan]

Hi guys
What do you say about this inscription/signature and the price?
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11021.m43.l3160/7?euid=f0f15ade114343d58719803f25ead2ab&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll %3FViewItem%26item%3D330968138644%26ssPageName%3DA DME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A3160&exe=10017&ext=100035&sojTags=exe=exe,ext=ext

[divemaster]

Hi guys
What do you say about this inscription/signature and the price?
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11021...xe=exe,ext=ext

The sig and inscription look good to me. As for price, I don't know. I don't follow the market for flatsigned books.

[jhanic]

The book isn't flatsigned--it has an inscription and date. Funny, my dad was named John and my mother was Dorothy!

John

[Randall Flagg]

Hi guys
What do you say about this inscription/signature and the price?
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11021.m43.l3160/7?euid=f0f15ade114343d58719803f25ead2ab&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll %3FViewItem%26item%3D330968138644%26ssPageName%3DA DME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A3160&exe=10017&ext=100035&sojTags=exe=exe,ext=ext
If it was flatsigned and not inscribed it would be worth $200. There aren't a lot of signed copies of "Cell" out there.

[divemaster]

The book isn't flatsigned--it has an inscription and date. Funny, my dad was named John and my mother was Dorothy!

John

That's true; I misspoke. What I meant was "not a S/L'd edition"

[Randall Flagg]

Strange "S". Could be mistaken, thoughts?:
Stephen King signed The Gunslinger Dark Tower Book 1 1st autograph paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback-/151089756739?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232da6ba43)

[carlosdetweiller]

No. I don't like it at all.

[mosheprigan]

And the loop, FAR from being the typical King's loop I have learnt to recognize at first look.

[Randall Flagg]

I think if you buy this you will "get burned':
STEPHEN KING~ Early SIGNED +Quote "Don't get burned!" ~FIRE-STARTER~RARE~B/C ed. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Early-SIGNED-Quote-Dont-get-burned-FIRE-STARTER-RARE-B-C-ed-/370863559334?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item565930d2a6)

[jhanic]

I think if you buy this you will "get burned':
STEPHEN KING~ Early SIGNED +Quote "Don't get burned!" ~FIRE-STARTER~RARE~B/C ed. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Early-SIGNED-Quote-Dont-get-burned-FIRE-STARTER-RARE-B-C-ed-/370863559334?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item565930d2a6)

I agree. Yech!

John

[AKC]

Strange "S". Could be mistaken, thoughts?:
Stephen King signed The Gunslinger Dark Tower Book 1 1st autograph paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback-/151089756739?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232da6ba43)

No good...

[Merlin1958]

Strange "S". Could be mistaken, thoughts?:
Stephen King signed The Gunslinger Dark Tower Book 1 1st autograph paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback-/151089756739?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232da6ba43)

No good...

No? I thought it was good. Shows what I know....

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Strange "S". Could be mistaken, thoughts?:
Stephen King signed The Gunslinger Dark Tower Book 1 1st autograph paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback-/151089756739?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232da6ba43)

No good...

No? I thought it was good. Shows what I know....

I completely agree with AKC......no good.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

Pretty bad:
On Writing : A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (2000, Hardcover) SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/On-Writing-A-Memoir-of-the-Craft-by-Stephen-King-2000-Hardcover-SIGNED-/360706154847?pt=US_Texbook_Education&hash=item53fbc3215f)

Even worse:
SIGNED Stephen King ~ The Talsiman (1984) 1st Edition Hardcover (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Talsiman-1984-1st-Edition-Hardcover-/370863633959?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item565931f627)

[Randall Flagg]

She just won't quit:
Stephen King, "The Eyes of the Dragon", First Ed., Signed, Very Good condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Eyes-of-the-Dragon-First-Ed-Signed-Very-Good-condition-/221260523817?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338427a929)

[tippy4]

What do we think of this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-Pop-Up-Book-1st-1st-Signed-by-Stephen-King-/181186930854?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2f9528a6

I just bought a different signed title from this seller.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liseys-Story-by-Stephen-King-First-Edition-Signed-/181182839009?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2f56b8e1&nma=true&si=rFzUu0nLSnWAeNdP8D4QfcSISWE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[carlosdetweiller]

What do we think of this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-Pop-Up-Book-1st-1st-Signed-by-Stephen-King-/181186930854?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a2f9528a6


It seems off to me but I am just not sure. I think I would pass on it if it were me. Just doesn't feel quite right. What do you think?

[tippy4]

I think it is one of those Sharpie signatures that is tough to make a call on.

I think it is legit..but not staking my life on it.

What about the Lisey's story I have in the post above?

I had no doubts when I bought it....but now that I see that Sharpie signature...I am at 99%.

[carlosdetweiller]

I think it is one of those Sharpie signatures that is tough to make a call on.

I think it is legit..but not staking my life on it.

What about the Lisey's story I have in the post above?

I had no doubts when I bought it....but now that I see that Sharpie signature...I am at 99%.

I think that one is probably OK. The "p" in Stephen looks like it doesn't go down as far as usual but I can't find much else wrong with it. Not the best but likely legit.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I think it is one of those Sharpie signatures that is tough to make a call on.

I think it is legit..but not staking my life on it.

What about the Lisey's story I have in the post above?

I had no doubts when I bought it....but now that I see that Sharpie signature...I am at 99%.

I think that one is probably OK. The "p" in Stephen looks like it doesn't go down as far as usual but I can't find much else wrong with it. Not the best but likely legit.

Agreed, I hate Sharpie signatures. The Lisey's story is fine though.

Mulleins

[thegunslinger41]

She just won't quit:
Stephen King, "The Eyes of the Dragon", First Ed., Signed, Very Good condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Eyes-of-the-Dragon-First-Ed-Signed-Very-Good-condition-/221260523817?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item338427a929)


Good thing she has kept this copy if a glass bookcase and all...definitely wouldn't want this book to be damaged or anything...or maybe have her toddler scribble someone's name on the inside.

G

[Randall Flagg]

Persistent seller:
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-/300942683841?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item461194eec1)

[Randall Flagg]

Very odd "G":
STEPHEN KING~ Early SIGNED 1st/1st ~THE TOMMYKNOCKERS~ SCARCE!! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Early-SIGNED-1st-1st-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-SCARCE-/370868297181?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5659791ddd)

[carlosdetweiller]

Very odd "G":
STEPHEN KING~ Early SIGNED 1st/1st ~THE TOMMYKNOCKERS~ SCARCE!! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Early-SIGNED-1st-1st-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-SCARCE-/370868297181?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5659791ddd)

No good.

[Br!an]

Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback-/151089756739?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232da6ba43)
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback-/00/s/MTM2OFg5MjI=/z/j6wAAMXQDDZR30vc/$(KGrHqFHJBkFHJ3RhYdvBR30vcBkww~~60_57.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback-/151089756739?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232da6ba43)


It's a stinker all right.

[Br!an]

Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-Book-1-1st-autograph-paperback-/151089756739?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232da6ba43)


It's a stinker all right.

Some are hard to tell...

some not so hard. :wtf:

[Randall Flagg]

Even if legit (possibly), not worth $20 IMO:
stephen king signed autograph 3x5 green index card COA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/stephen-king-signed-autograph-3x5-green-index-card-COA-/251315109383?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a838c3e07)

[Randall Flagg]

I don't like this one:
STEPHEN KING~ SIGNED 1st/1st ~ CELL ~ SCARCE SIGNED Not Inscribed! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-1st-1st-CELL-SCARCE-SIGNED-Not-Inscribed-/231028208443?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item35ca5ab33b)

[Br!an]

I don't like this one:
STEPHEN KING~ SIGNED 1st/1st ~ CELL ~ SCARCE SIGNED Not Inscribed! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-1st-1st-CELL-SCARCE-SIGNED-Not-Inscribed-/231028208443?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item35ca5ab33b)

I don't like much of what that guy sells.

[Randall Flagg]

Maybe it's just the lighting, but the ink color is odd (as is the sig):
11/22/63 Signed by Stephen King First Edition w/COLLECTORS CASE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-Signed-by-Stephen-King-First-Edition-w-COLLECTORS-CASE-/290956773891?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item43be600a03)

[Randall Flagg]

Someone else please opine. The swoop looks wrong, the "g" is weird and the "93" is off.
If I am wrong, I'll move the post.
Stephen King - NIGHTMARES AND DREAMSCAPES 1st Ed / 1st Prtg in DJ SIGNED & DATED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHTMARES-AND-DREAMSCAPES-1st-Ed-1st-Prtg-in-DJ-SIGNED-DATED-/370871454149?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5659a949c5)

[Jimimck]

Someone else please opine. The swoop looks wrong, the "g" is weird and the "93" is off.
If I am wrong, I'll move the post.
Stephen King - NIGHTMARES AND DREAMSCAPES 1st Ed / 1st Prtg in DJ SIGNED & DATED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NIGHTMARES-AND-DREAMSCAPES-1st-Ed-1st-Prtg-in-DJ-SIGNED-DATED-/370871454149?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5659a949c5)

I like having a go before the respected opinions are voiced.

I agree, no good. The S looks a bit off to me...

[divemaster]

I say "no go" as well.

[idlewarnings]

Fake

[Randall Flagg]

Pathetic:
Christine **Signed** By Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Christine-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/121155987473?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c3575a811)

"Dolores Claiborne" ** signed by Stephen King ** (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-signed-by-Stephen-King-/121155987032?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c3575a658)

[Merlin1958]

Pathetic:
Christine **Signed** By Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Christine-Signed-By-Stephen-King-/121155987473?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c3575a811)

"Dolores Claiborne" ** signed by Stephen King ** (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-signed-by-Stephen-King-/121155987032?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c3575a658)

Wow!! Those are really bad!!

[Randall Flagg]

Terrible:
Misery 1st Ed 1st Printing SIGNED by Stephen King Rare Presentation copy HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Misery-1st-Ed-1st-Printing-SIGNED-by-Stephen-King-Rare-Presentation-copy-HC-DJ-/221265161871?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33846e6e8f)

[dnemec]

Thoughts on this signature?

http://r.ebay.com/IEuPLH

[jhanic]

Thoughts on this signature?

http://r.ebay.com/IEuPLH

Probably okay.

But it's pretty ugly.

John

[Randall Flagg]

Legit signature. If you can get the book (paperback, thus only worth the signature) and promo stuff for $13.13 (current price), that is a steal. I wouldn't pay more than ~$100 for it all.

[dnemec]

Legit signature. If you can get the book (paperback, thus only worth the signature) and promo stuff for $13.13 (current price), that is a steal. I wouldn't pay more than ~$100 for it all.

I thought I'd watch it at that price. I'm not in love with it, but I figured if the signature was good, it's worth keeping an eye on!

[Tommy]

Terrible:
Misery 1st Ed 1st Printing SIGNED by Stephen King Rare Presentation copy HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Misery-1st-Ed-1st-Printing-SIGNED-by-Stephen-King-Rare-Presentation-copy-HC-DJ-/221265161871?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item33846e6e8f)

whoever did that signature didn't even try to emulate King's in any way, one of the more audacious fakes I've seen, it being a "presentation copy" gives me a little giggle as well, I hope nobody buys that crap

[Randall Flagg]

More junk:
STEPHEN KING -"DOLORES CLAIBORNE"- RARE FIRST 1992 -PRESENTATION COPY (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-DOLORES-CLAIBORNE-RARE-FIRST-1992-PRESENTATION-COPY-/271254955681?pt=AU_Antiquarian_Collectable_Books&hash=item3f280e26a1)

Doesn't feel right, thoughts?:
DUMA KEY by STEPHEN KING SIGNED BY AUTHOR 2008 Scribner 1st Ed 1st Print HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUMA-KEY-by-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-2008-Scribner-1st-Ed-1st-Print-HC-DJ-/380695503321?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58a33861d9)

[neosatus]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-SHINING-by-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-1977-DOUBLEDAY-HC-DJ-/380695374871?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58a3366c17

[Randall Flagg]

Ugly:
Stephen King - The Eyes of the Dragon-SIGNED- (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Eyes-of-the-Dragon-SIGNED-/130965132181?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e7e215395)


Sealed? Really?:
4 Sealed Since Production Stephen King Pet Sematary Different Seasons The Dead (http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Sealed-Since-Production-Stephen-King-Pet-Sematary-Different-Seasons-The-Dead-/161083587515?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2581547bbb)

[tippy4]

Doesn't feel right, thoughts?:
DUMA KEY by STEPHEN KING SIGNED BY AUTHOR 2008 Scribner 1st Ed 1st Print HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUMA-KEY-by-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-2008-Scribner-1st-Ed-1st-Print-HC-DJ-/380695503321?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58a33861d9)

I think this is right...but not like his usual signature.

Perhaps a different pen, and not rushed as it usually is.

[TwistedNadine]

I dont like it and he sells a lot of fakes




Doesn't feel right, thoughts?:
DUMA KEY by STEPHEN KING SIGNED BY AUTHOR 2008 Scribner 1st Ed 1st Print HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUMA-KEY-by-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-2008-Scribner-1st-Ed-1st-Print-HC-DJ-/380695503321?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58a33861d9)

I think this is right...but not like his usual signature.

Perhaps a different pen, and not rushed as it usually is.

[tippy4]

Yeah....now that you mention it...He has three King books either for sale, or sold...and none "feel right"

So either they are good but odd looking, or they are the work of a pretty good forger.

Either way, I would pass.

[Cook]

Yeah....now that you mention it...He has three King books either for sale, or sold...and none "feel right"

So either they are good but odd looking, or they are the work of a pretty good forger.

Either way, I would pass.



Look at his completed recent sales, total bullshit.
Have you ever noticed how many "suspect" fakes are never premium books.
The 5 DD's are always later trades or bookclubs.
Or... 1st ed's trades that had a 1st printing of one billion.

[Randall Flagg]

That is why I tirelessly search the internet (mostly ebay), to bring you the most current frauds.

[Tito_Villa]

Thoughts on this ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-1st-1st-CHRISTINE-SCARCE-/231028017832?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item35ca57caa8
Sorry if it's already been discussed

[TwistedNadine]

The "y" in Stay - doesnt he normally have the odd loop like in his "g"s? The "g" is also missing the loop
Not sure on this one.

[Tito_Villa]

Me neither

[Br!an]

That seller has had several of his books on this thread. I wouldn't risk it.

[Randall Flagg]

At least he says he has serious doubts about the signature:
Insomnia-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-First Edition/1st Printing-FINE condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insomnia-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-First-Edition-1st-Printing-FINE-condition-/251319592878?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a83d0a7ae)

Felt pens make it difficult:
Signed -The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Pop-Up Book 1st/1st Signed by Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-Pop-Up-Book-1st-1st-Signed-by-Stephen-King-/181195539588?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a30188484)

[subie09lega]

Christine **Signed** By Stephen King
Whereas this person seems to have no doubts

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121155987473?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_453wt_1194

[carlosdetweiller]

Felt pens make it difficult:
[/B]Signed -The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Pop-Up Book 1st/1st Signed by Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-Pop-Up-Book-1st-1st-Signed-by-Stephen-King-/181195539588?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a30188484)

This has been listed before. The more I look at it the more I am convinced it is fraudulent.

[dnemec]

At least he says he has serious doubts about the signature:
Insomnia-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-First Edition/1st Printing-FINE condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insomnia-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-First-Edition-1st-Printing-FINE-condition-/251319592878?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a83d0a7ae)

Saw this one this morning and was waiting for you to post it. Wow is that bad!

[TwistedNadine]

Christine **Signed** By Stephen King
Whereas this person seems to have no doubts

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121155987473?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_453wt_1194

Wow that book is ugly. Gross condition and gross sig. And someone actually put in a bid at 120??

[TwistedNadine]

Felt pens make it difficult:
[/B]Signed -The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Pop-Up Book 1st/1st Signed by Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-Pop-Up-Book-1st-1st-Signed-by-Stephen-King-/181195539588?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a30188484)

This has been listed before. The more I look at it the more I am convinced it is fraudulent.

My Sharpie sigs from Rock Bottom Remainders are worse. Im not saying its a real Im just saying Ive seen real ones that look worse

[Br!an]

You better hurry! It won't last long at this price!
/s

Dark Tower III, The Wastelands, Special edition, 1st edition, Stephen King (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281148276743&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)

[subie09lega]

You better hurry! It won't last long at this price!

Dark Tower III, The Wastelands, Special edition, 1st edition, Stephen King (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281148276743&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)

And there's five listed below it in the People who viewed this item also viewed section for <$75.00. High expectations.

[dnemec]

You better hurry! It won't last long at this price!

Dark Tower III, The Wastelands, Special edition, 1st edition, Stephen King (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281148276743&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123)

And there's five listed below it in the People who viewed this item also viewed section for <$75.00. High expectations.

I was thinking the same thing. I did a little research, then listed mine for $70. The price seems a little delusional.

[becca69]

I have been watching this and just now realized that they say it's only signed by the artist not SK. It's a numbered copy not a PC, so I'm wondering if it wasn't signed by mistake and the original owner never checked? Too bad :(

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171097829340?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Randall Flagg]

Nope:
Rose Madder SIGNED by STEPHEN KING hardcopy book-First Ed. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rose-Madder-SIGNED-by-STEPHEN-KING-hardcopy-book-First-Ed-/390644679386?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5af43cc2da)

[Br!an]

Nope:
Rose Madder SIGNED by STEPHEN KING hardcopy book-First Ed. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rose-Madder-SIGNED-by-STEPHEN-KING-hardcopy-book-First-Ed-/390644679386?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5af43cc2da)

What about this one by the same seller? Not that I'm interested in buying it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Misery-SIGNED-INSCRIBED-by-STEPHEN-KING-hardcopy-book-First-Ed-/271255868565?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f281c1495

[carlosdetweiller]

I think the Misery inscription looks just fine. The Rose Madder is definitely bad.

[Randall Flagg]

I think the Misery inscription looks just fine. The Rose Madder is definitely bad.
I agree. The Misery is for "J.R. Perry". Pretty small market for that.

[Randall Flagg]

Signed Dreamcatcher by Stephen King 1st/1st Like New Autographed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Dreamcatcher-by-Stephen-King-1st-1st-Like-New-Autographed-/181197457966?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a3035ca2e)



Signed 1st/1st The Dark Half by Stephen King Like New Autographed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-1st-1st-The-Dark-Half-by-Stephen-King-Like-New-Autographed-/181197464319?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a3035e2ff)

[Br!an]

Signed Dreamcatcher by Stephen King 1st/1st Like New Autographed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Dreamcatcher-by-Stephen-King-1st-1st-Like-New-Autographed-/181197457966?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a3035ca2e)



Signed 1st/1st The Dark Half by Stephen King Like New Autographed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-1st-1st-The-Dark-Half-by-Stephen-King-Like-New-Autographed-/181197464319?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a3035e2ff)

He's selling a Tommyknockers and pop up Tom Gordon too.

[Randall Flagg]

"Possibly" signed:
Insomnia-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-First Edition/1st Printing-FINE condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insomnia-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-First-Edition-1st-Printing-FINE-condition-/251323238906?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a840849fa)




Time left:

[Br!an]

"Possibly" signed:
Insomnia-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-First Edition/1st Printing-FINE condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insomnia-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-First-Edition-1st-Printing-FINE-condition-/251323238906?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a840849fa)


He sold this for $150.

Pet-Sematary-Stephen-King-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pet-Sematary-Stephen-King-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing-/251302222335?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a82c799ff&nma=true&si=P9SQH3inLKJ4i46aTZyR6gWro14%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

[Kingfan24]

:scared::doh:

[Randall Flagg]

SIGNED Misery by Stephen King (1987, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Misery-by-Stephen-King-1987-Hardcover-/111148703998?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item19e0faa0fe)

Stephen King signed The Gunslinger Dark Tower autograph 1st edition paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-The-Gunslinger-Dark-Tower-autograph-1st-edition-paperback-/151105529225?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item232e976589)

[Br!an]

What's up with these?

Stephen-King-Signed-Book-Salems-Lot-Illustrated-Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-Salems-Lot-Illustrated-Edition-/111091833538?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19dd96dac2)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-Salems-Lot-Illustrated-Edition-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/yPQAAOxy4c5Rsdrb/$T2eC16NHJIkE9qU3jcL9BRsdrbEDhg~~60_57.JPG

Stephen-King-Signed-Book-1st-Edition-The-Tommyknockers (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-1st-Edition-The-Tommyknockers-/380655577098?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item58a0d7280a)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-1st-Edition-The-Tommyknockers-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/B88AAOxyFrNRsRdT/$T2eC16NHJHQFFh3wTjZtBRsRdTD1GQ~~60_57.JPG

Stephen-King-Signed-Book-DUMA-KEY (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-DUMA-KEY-/111091483620?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19dd9183e4)
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-DUMA-KEY-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/bNwAAOxy4c5RsRY2/$T2eC16J,!zUE9s38-IyNBRsRY14+Ow~~60_57.JPG

[TwistedNadine]

Tough to tell with the Sharpie but all three might be legit. The Salems Lot looks like it was very rushed. Interested to hear what others think about these...

[Randall Flagg]

I am going out on a limb and say they are legit (but overpriced).

[EXPLORER]

What's up with these?

Stephen-King-Signed-Book-Salems-Lot-Illustrated-Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-Salems-Lot-Illustrated-Edition-/111091833538?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19dd96dac2)

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-Salems-Lot-Illustrated-Edition-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/yPQAAOxy4c5Rsdrb/$T2eC16NHJIkE9qU3jcL9BRsdrbEDhg~~60_57.JPG

Stephen-King-Signed-Book-1st-Edition-The-Tommyknockers]/b] (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-1st-Edition-The-Tommyknockers-/380655577098?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item58a0d7280a)


http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-1st-Edition-The-Tommyknockers-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/B88AAOxyFrNRsRdT/$T2eC16NHJHQFFh3wTjZtBRsRdTD1GQ~~60_57.JPG

[b]Stephen-King-Signed-Book-DUMA-KEY (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-DUMA-KEY-/111091483620?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19dd9183e4)
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Signed-Book-DUMA-KEY-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/bNwAAOxy4c5RsRY2/$T2eC16J,!zUE9s38-IyNBRsRY14+Ow~~60_57.JPG

When I saw these pics here I guessed where they may have been from and had to go to the listing to see if seller stated.
I remembered someone standing outside the Colbert show June 6th with a copy like that of Salem's Lot and others with the shown misc. titles.
These guys were with the crew obviously not collectors of King; just obnoxious collectors of sigs.
The sigs look rushed as books were being shoved in front of King as fast as they could while he was attempting to walk in the entrance.
They are signed at an angle, very slanted unlike sigs when King is seated. This can be what one gets when books are signed on the go.
I hate to endorse these as legit however when I checked the listing, sure enough he states they came from exactly where I was assuming.

PS: None of these morons had the sense to bring a copy of Joyland to be signed which had just been released two days prior JUNE 4TH..
I was the only one prepared and who walked away with Joyland signed there (along with various GBODC items).

[Br!an]

Thanks for the responses.

I'm very leery now about flatsigned & inscribed signatures after having bought a probable forgery.

These looked almost right to me. The felt pen was a red flag though. As was the less than stellar selection of novels. I could tell that the same person signed all three, but wasn't certain it was King.

They are certainly overpriced.

[EXPLORER]

PS: None of these morons had the sense to bring a copy of Joyland to be signed which had just been released two days prior JUNE 4TH..
I was the only one prepared and who walked away with Joyland signed there (along with various GBODC items).

and....... My wife was smart enough to see King had a pen (not felt tip) in his hand before signing our Joyland.

[TwistedNadine]

PS: None of these morons had the sense to bring a copy of Joyland to be signed which had just been released two days prior JUNE 4TH..
I was the only one prepared and who walked away with Joyland signed there (along with various GBODC items).

and....... My wife was smart enough to see King had a pen (not felt tip) in his hand before signing our Joyland.

Thanks Explorer. Kudos to you and your wife for not only being prepared but for also treating King like a human being and not a dollar sign

[Merlin1958]

PS: None of these morons had the sense to bring a copy of Joyland to be signed which had just been released two days prior JUNE 4TH..
I was the only one prepared and who walked away with Joyland signed there (along with various GBODC items).

and....... My wife was smart enough to see King had a pen (not felt tip) in his hand before signing our Joyland.

Thanks Explorer. Kudos to you and your wife for not only being prepared but for also treating King like a human being and not a dollar sign

Jim and his wife are quite the team and absolutely wonderful people to boot!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Dolores Claiborne-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-TRUE First Edition/1st Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing-/251324321184?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a8418cda0)

[carlosdetweiller]

Dolores Claiborne-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-TRUE First Edition/1st Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing-/251324321184?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a8418cda0)

It is not only "Possibly SIGNED?" it is signed. Just not by the author.

[Randall Flagg]

Just doesn't feel right:
Just after Sunset by Stephen King (2008, Hardcover) SIGNED! NO RESERVE! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Just-after-Sunset-by-Stephen-King-2008-Hardcover-SIGNED-NO-RESERVE-/271262941608?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f288801a8)

Terrible:
Stephen king Cell signed RARE collectible (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-king-Cell-signed-RARE-collectible-/271263029195?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f288957cb)

[TwistedNadine]

Just doesn't feel right:
[B]Just after Sunset by Stephen King (2008, Hardcover) SIGNED! NO RESERVE! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Just-after-Sunset-by-Stephen-King-2008-Hardcover-SIGNED-NO-RESERVE-/271262941608?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f288801a8)


I was going to ask about this one. It doesnt feel right to me either - what do others think?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I would need a clearer picture, but I am thinking its okay.

[TwistedNadine]

I would need a clearer picture, but I am thinking its okay.

Maybe not clearer but bigger.. Im thinking it might be ok too

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/KGrHqJ_ooFILfu8Wr0BSFmRf1tfQ_60_57.JPG

[carlosdetweiller]

I think it is OK.

[EXPLORER]

I restrained myself from commenting ................... as was considering bidding if it goes that cheap...... however when I went to check against my signed JAS, I see I have three already... with very similar sigs.

[Merlin1958]

I would need a clearer picture, but I am thinking its okay.



I would need a clearer picture, but I am thinking its okay.

Maybe not clearer but bigger.. Im thinking it might be ok too

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/KGrHqJ_ooFILfu8Wr0BSFmRf1tfQ_60_57.JPG


I think it is OK.


I restrained myself from commenting ................... as was considering bidding if it goes that cheap...... however when I went to check against my signed JAS, I see I have three already... with very similar sigs.

Yeah, it looks like a typical rushed recent signature.

[Randall Flagg]

Pretty bad:
Autographed Stephen King Everything's Eventual Hardback Book Signed In Person (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-Everythings-Eventual-Hardback-Book-Signed-In-Person-/261270963938?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd4f686e2)

[Scoogs]

Stephen King - The Eyes of the Dragon-SIGNED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Eyes-of-the-Dragon-SIGNED-/141045219924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d6f34254)

:emot-roflolmao:

[jhanic]

My gosh, that's terrible!

John

[Br!an]

Not even a fine copy of the third printing.

Firestarter-Stephen-King-1980-SIGNED-Hardcover-Book-Viking-Press (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firestarter-Stephen-King-1980-SIGNED-Hardcover-Book-Viking-Press-/281156453829?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item41763b05c5)

[Randall Flagg]

$1,200 BIN for this POS:
Thinner "Signed" Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thinner-Signed-Stephen-King-/130975223514?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7ebb4eda)

[Merlin1958]

$1,200 BIN for this POS:
Thinner "Signed" Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thinner-Signed-Stephen-King-/130975223514?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7ebb4eda)

Looks good to me!!


:wtf::wtf::wtf:

[tippy4]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-Everythings-Eventual-Hardback-Book-Signed-In-Person-/261275000955?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd534207b

Signature obtained in person my ass.

[Merlin1958]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-Everythings-Eventual-Hardback-Book-Signed-In-Person-/261275000955?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd534207b

Signature obtained in person my ass.

LOL You, sir, are correct!!! LOL

[Cook]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-Everythings-Eventual-Hardback-Book-Signed-In-Person-/261275000955?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd534207b

Signature obtained in person my ass.


Maybe Stiphm was seriously drunk or forgot how to spell his name... it's possible.:confused1:

[Randall Flagg]

Terrible:
Insomnia-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-First Edition/1st Printing-FINE condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insomnia-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-First-Edition-1st-Printing-FINE-condition-/251328363069?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a84567a3d)



Questionable:
Christine SIGNED by STEPHEN KING hardcopy book-First Ed. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Christine-SIGNED-by-STEPHEN-KING-hardcopy-book-First-Ed-/390651199779?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5af4a04123)

[carlosdetweiller]

Questionable:
Christine SIGNED by STEPHEN KING hardcopy book-First Ed. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Christine-SIGNED-by-STEPHEN-KING-hardcopy-book-First-Ed-/390651199779?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5af4a04123)

Forgery.

[Br!an]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-Everythings-Eventual-Hardback-Book-Signed-In-Person-/261275000955?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd534207b

Signature obtained in person my ass.

I wrote him and asked who Stephm King is.

He replied: "Trying to be funny? Lol yeah I put that on there showing it wasn't a reproduction or some kind of fake. It was a gift from my Grandmother who is the one that obtained it in person.

- olddepotresale"

[bdwyer19]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-Everythings-Eventual-Hardback-Book-Signed-In-Person-/261275000955?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd534207b

Signature obtained in person my ass.

I wrote him and asked who Stephm King is.

He replied: "Trying to be funny? Lol yeah I put that on there showing it wasn't a reproduction or some kind of fake. It was a gift from my Grandmother who is the one that obtained it in person.

- olddepotresale"

Using the dear old Grandma angle. Ha!!

[tippy4]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-Everythings-Eventual-Hardback-Book-Signed-In-Person-/261275000955?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd534207b

Signature obtained in person my ass.

I wrote him and asked who Stephm King is.

He replied: "Trying to be funny? Lol yeah I put that on there showing it wasn't a reproduction or some kind of fake. It was a gift from my Grandmother who is the one that obtained it in person.

- olddepotresale"
Gramma is a lying whore.

[Brice]

:wtf:

[Randall Flagg]

Utter bullshit:
Stephen King Cujo Sealed Since Production (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Cujo-Sealed-Since-Production-/151111724681?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232ef5ee89)

[Randall Flagg]

If it's legit, the "K" is as ugly as I have ever seen.
Hand signed Dreamcatcher by Stephen King 1st/1st Like New Autographed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-signed-Dreamcatcher-by-Stephen-King-1st-1st-Like-New-Autographed-/181203660126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a30946d5e)

[divemaster]

If it's legit, the "K" is as ugly as I have ever seen.
Hand signed Dreamcatcher by Stephen King 1st/1st Like New Autographed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-signed-Dreamcatcher-by-Stephen-King-1st-1st-Like-New-Autographed-/181203660126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a30946d5e)

What a terrible signature. But I actually think it's legit.

[Randall Flagg]

So bad it is almost good:

The Dark Half by Stephen King (1989, Hardcover) AUTOGRAPHED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Half-by-Stephen-King-1989-Hardcover-AUTOGRAPHED-/261272380151?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd50c22f7)

[Br!an]

So bad it is almost good:

The Dark Half by Stephen King (1989, Hardcover) AUTOGRAPHED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Half-by-Stephen-King-1989-Hardcover-AUTOGRAPHED-/261272380151?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd50c22f7)

Very groovy!

[Scoogs]

Was this signed with a calligraphy pen?
STEPHEN KING - Signed Authentic NEEDFUL THINGS BOOK HC/DJ - GAI GA GLOBAL COA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Signed-Authentic-NEEDFUL-THINGS-BOOK-HC-DJ-GAI-GA-GLOBAL-COA-/121168549588?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c363556d4)

[Randall Flagg]

STEPHEN KING -"DOLORES CLAIBORNE"- RARE FIRST 1992 -PRESENTATION COPY (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-DOLORES-CLAIBORNE-RARE-FIRST-1992-PRESENTATION-COPY-/271268984159?pt=AU_Antiquarian_Collectable_Books&hash=item3f28e4355f)

Gerald's Game Rare Signed Copy by Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Geralds-Game-Rare-Signed-Copy-by-Stephen-King-/121168815845?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c363966e5)

STEPHEN KING signed book ON WRITING PSA DNA auto horror writer carrie shining (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-signed-book-ON-WRITING-PSA-DNA-auto-horror-writer-carrie-shining-/261276443996?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd54a255c)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Real signature or Not, as soon as someone adds the PSA/DNA sticker to a book, it voids it out of my collection.

PSA/DNA Sticker VS Patrick's Children with a crayon? I'll take the added value crayon artwork.

Mulleins

[Br!an]

Just doesn't feel right:
Just after Sunset by Stephen King (2008, Hardcover) SIGNED! NO RESERVE! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Just-after-Sunset-by-Stephen-King-2008-Hardcover-SIGNED-NO-RESERVE-/271262941608?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f288801a8)


Still time to buy it though. LOL

14 hours left and only $56.

Such a bargain!!!

[TwistedNadine]

If it's legit, the "K" is as ugly as I have ever seen.
Hand signed Dreamcatcher by Stephen King 1st/1st Like New Autographed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-signed-Dreamcatcher-by-Stephen-King-1st-1st-Like-New-Autographed-/181203660126?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a30946d5e)

What a terrible signature. But I actually think it's legit.

Ditto

[Fsmdr]

Opinions?. I don't like it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-The-Dark-Half-INSCRIBED-FIRST-EDITION-/190894856084?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2c72385794

[TwistedNadine]

Opinions?. I don't like it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-The-Dark-Half-INSCRIBED-FIRST-EDITION-/190894856084?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2c72385794

My first reaction was not legit but after a closer look Im thinking its good just rushed, messy and ugly.
Very curious to know what others think?

(Ill empty my box now Fsmdr)

[Randall Flagg]

It's legit.

[EXPLORER]

Opinions?. I don't like it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-The-Dark-Half-INSCRIBED-FIRST-EDITION-/190894856084?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2c72385794

My first reaction was not legit but after a closer look Im thinking its good just rushed, messy and ugly.
Very curious to know what others think?

(Ill empty my box now Fsmdr)

I believe it is way over priced... so not giving much thought even though looks good.

[Randall Flagg]

Pretty bad:
Richard Bachman "THINNER" "Signed" Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Richard-Bachman-THINNER-Signed-Stephen-King-/130980593008?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7f0d3d70)

PROBABLY not a true 1st:
Stephen King The Shining (1977, Hardcover) First Edition, Excellent Condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Shining-1977-Hardcover-First-Edition-Excellent-Condition-/281161135048?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item41768273c8)

[TwistedNadine]

Pretty bad:
[B]Richard Bachman "THINNER" "Signed" Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Richard-Bachman-THINNER-Signed-Stephen-King-/130980593008?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e7f0d3d70)


That one's hilarious. Grab a fifth print off the shelf, have your 8 year old sign it Stephen King and list it for $1000. Love it

[TwistedNadine]

Opinions?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/KGrHqVHJBsFIEvvpF48BSI-ruiIP_60_57.JPG

[Brice]

Utter bullshit:
Stephen King Cujo Sealed Since Production (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Cujo-Sealed-Since-Production-/151111724681?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232ef5ee89)

I suspect it's a later edition BOMC...sealed since production.


Real signature or Not, as soon as someone adds the PSA/DNA sticker to a book, it voids it out of my collection.

PSA/DNA Sticker VS Patrick's Children with a crayon? I'll take the added value crayon artwork.

Mulleins

I'm in the closet now with a roll of stickers. :P

[Fsmdr]

Opinions?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/KGrHqVHJBsFIEvvpF48BSI-ruiIP_60_57.JPG

I say that it's good.

[Br!an]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Stephen-King-Everythings-Eventual-Hardback-Book-Signed-In-Person-/261275000955?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3cd534207b

Signature obtained in person my ass.

I wrote him and asked who Stephm King is.

He replied: "Trying to be funny? Lol yeah I put that on there showing it wasn't a reproduction or some kind of fake. It was a gift from my Grandmother who is the one that obtained it in person.

- olddepotresale"

Auction ended. No bids.

[Lauterer]

Hi all, probably you can help me out. I bought this book from sgc @ ebay (a trusted seller usually). I posted the book in my collection-thread and became a pm from someone here beeing wary about the authencity of the signature and inscription. So i decided to post it here again. Please take a look and help me out...:


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25864113/books/King%20Stephen_The%20eyes%20of%20the%20dragon_1_1_ signed_US_front.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25864113/books/King%20Stephen_The%20eyes%20of%20the%20dragon_1_1_ signed_US_signature.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

The writing neither looks nor sounds like King.

[Randall Flagg]

Insomnia-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-First Edition/1st Printing-FINE condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insomnia-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-First-Edition-1st-Printing-FINE-condition-/251333379924?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a84a30754)

FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT~SIGNED~STEPHEN KING~1990~LATER PRINTING~HC/DJ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOUR-PAST-MIDNIGHT-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1990-LATER-PRINTING-HC-DJ-/111160263600?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19e1ab03b0)

[Br!an]

Please take a look and help me out...:

I'm certainly no expert, but YIKES!

[idlewarnings]

That's an obvious fake. sgc should know better.

[Lauterer]

So i should contact sgc. I really thought its genuine because its from him... damn!

[sgc1999]

I got an actual reply from the seller. Here it is:

I could write a letter documenting it's authenticity, detailing when and where it was signed if you would like. He signed it for me at Fenway Park earlier this year in Boston. As I'm sure you know, he is a very tough autograph, so this is a nice unique item signed by King. As you can see, it is also authenticated by PSA/DNA the leader in certifying authentic autographs.

:wtf:
"I could write a letter documenting it's authenticity". Hell, I could write a letter authenticating my Liberty Bell replica that's signed by Benjamin Franklin, but that don't mean he signed the damn thing.



But did he???

[sgc1999]

So i should contact sgc. I really thought its genuine because its from him... damn!

Hey just saw this. I sent a message via ebay. Let me know if you get it. also I will pm you my email.

[frik]

Hi all, probably you can help me out. I bought this book from sgc @ ebay (a trusted seller usually). I posted the book in my collection-thread and became a pm from someone here beeing wary about the authencity of the signature and inscription. So i decided to post it here again. Please take a look and help me out...:


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25864113/books/King%20Stephen_The%20eyes%20of%20the%20dragon_1_1_ signed_US_front.jpg


https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25864113/books/King%20Stephen_The%20eyes%20of%20the%20dragon_1_1_ signed_US_signature.jpg

....visable????? :confused:

sk

[SirFolio16]

Is this Legit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Joyland-Signed-1st-edition-1st-printing-new-and-unread-/111158020995?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19e188cb83

[SirFolio16]

Do these look legit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Joyland-Signed-1st-edition-1st-printing-new-and-unread-/111158020995?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19e188cb83

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-Under-the-Dome-by-Stephen-King-Paperback-Book-NEW-/350869853556?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item51b1791574

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINT-BOOK-/151114583528?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232f218de8

[erxbooks]

Any thought on the signature on this book? It looks legit to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151116463115?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

[bdwyer19]

Any thought on the signature on this book? It looks legit to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151116463115?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Looks ok to me. It seems to match his current signature.

[SirFolio16]

Sorry just want to bump this up...

Do these look legit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King...item19e188cb83

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-AUTOG...item51b1791574

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING...item232f218de8

[Randall Flagg]

Is this Legit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Joyland-Signed-1st-edition-1st-printing-new-and-unread-/111158020995?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19e188cb83
Yes.

[Randall Flagg]

Sorry just want to bump this up...

Do these look legit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King...item19e188cb83

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-AUTOG...item51b1791574

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING...item232f218de8
They don't show up.

[Randall Flagg]

Any thought on the signature on this book? It looks legit to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/151116463115?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Looks legit to me. Expensive, but legit.

[Tommy]

pretty sure this is crap

http://www.ebay.com/itm/InsomniaStephen-KingPossibly-SIGNEDFirst-Edition1st-PrintingFINE-condition-/251333379924

[Randall Flagg]

pretty sure this is crap

http://www.ebay.com/itm/InsomniaStephen-KingPossibly-SIGNEDFirst-Edition1st-PrintingFINE-condition-/251333379924
Pretty sure you are correct.

[bdwyer19]

pretty sure this is crap

http://www.ebay.com/itm/InsomniaStephen-KingPossibly-SIGNEDFirst-Edition1st-PrintingFINE-condition-/251333379924
Pretty sure you are correct.

That seller has fakes for sale all the time.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

pretty sure this is crap

http://www.ebay.com/itm/InsomniaStephen-KingPossibly-SIGNEDFirst-Edition1st-PrintingFINE-condition-/251333379924
Pretty sure you are correct.

That seller has fakes for sale all the time.

My favorite from this seller of fine forged King books is this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing-/251334067572?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a84ad8574

The seller states "Possibly Signed"...........by who? His Maid?

Mulleins

[TwistedNadine]

They all look legit to me but the sharpie one is butt ugly


Do these look legit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Joyland-Signed-1st-edition-1st-printing-new-and-unread-/111158020995?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19e188cb83

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-Under-the-Dome-by-Stephen-King-Paperback-Book-NEW-/350869853556?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item51b1791574

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINT-BOOK-/151114583528?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232f218de8

[Randall Flagg]

They all look legit to me but the sharpie one is butt ugly


Do these look legit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Joyland-Signed-1st-edition-1st-printing-new-and-unread-/111158020995?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19e188cb83

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-Under-the-Dome-by-Stephen-King-Paperback-Book-NEW-/350869853556?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item51b1791574

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINT-BOOK-/151114583528?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232f218de8
I agree. The sharpie one was likely aquired when King was rushed.

[Merlin1958]

Is this Legit?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Joyland-Signed-1st-edition-1st-printing-new-and-unread-/111158020995?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19e188cb83
Yes.

Agreed.

[Randall Flagg]

Crap:
Needful Things Rare Signed Copy by Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Needful-Things-Rare-Signed-Copy-by-Stephen-King-/121172643611?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c3673cf1b)



More crap:
The Dark Half Signed Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Half-Signed-Stephen-King-/121172635931?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c3673b11b)

[Randall Flagg]

Seller now has at least 3 fakes:
Gerald's Game Rare Signed Copy by Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Geralds-Game-Rare-Signed-Copy-by-Stephen-King-/121172877560?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c367760f8)

[Tommy]

pretty sure this is crap

http://www.ebay.com/itm/InsomniaStephen-KingPossibly-SIGNEDFirst-Edition1st-PrintingFINE-condition-/251333379924
Pretty sure you are correct.

That seller has fakes for sale all the time.

My favorite from this seller of fine forged King books is this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing-/251334067572?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a84ad8574

The seller states "Possibly Signed"...........by who? His Maid?

Mulleins

I emailed this joker and here's his response

Dear sir,
I appreciate your message and thank you for taking the time to write. Having been both a seller and buyer in the antiquarian business for over a decade, I take great pride in my reputation as an honest dealer. To be honest, I'm a bit confused as to why you would send me this message. Did you read the description I wrote? I realize it is a rather lengthy description but I would encourage you to take a moment and peruse it. After reading it, I suspect you will have a better understanding of my thoughts pertaining to the legitimacy of these signatures and why I am still offering them to anyone who may be interested. I would greatly appreciate any thoughts you have after reading it and do sincerely thank you for the message.
Warmest regards,

my thoughts remain that the signatures are crap and he should remove them but it would do no good to respond to someone like this, I realize that now

[Randall Flagg]

Same seller another terrible fraud:
Insomnia-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-First Edition/1st Printing-FINE condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insomnia-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-First-Edition-1st-Printing-FINE-condition-/251337846758?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a84e72fe6)




Time left:

[Randall Flagg]

Baseballs are hard to tell, but I think not:
Stephen King signed 2004 World series baseball autograph auto JSA LOA DOME @ SOX (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-2004-World-series-baseball-autograph-auto-JSA-LOA-DOME-SOX-/380716926500?pt=US_Autographs&hash=item58a47f4624)

[Merlin1958]

Baseballs are hard to tell, but I think not:
Stephen King signed 2004 World series baseball autograph auto JSA LOA DOME @ SOX (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-2004-World-series-baseball-autograph-auto-JSA-LOA-DOME-SOX-/380716926500?pt=US_Autographs&hash=item58a47f4624)


As big a fan as, King is known to be, it would seem ridiculous for them to have him sign a baseball commemorating their first series win in 86 years!!! Then again, maybe it was a "money grab". Still, I would be very hesitant, well I would never in any case, even if the sig was not extremely questionable.

If I was marketing it and had the rights, as I never would even if paid to do it, I would have draggeed out every deserving Boston player from the "drought" before I asked "Stephen King". No offense, just WTF?

[Br!an]

I know this guy's a member here, but almost nothing he sells looks right to me. Maybe I'm wrong.

STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-BOOK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-BOOK-/151121546834?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232f8bce52)
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-BOOK-/00/s/MTM1MFgxNjAw/z/fbwAAOxyFjNSM0Q4/$T2eC16RHJFsFFSIVuwj,BSM0Q4OHG!~~60_57.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

I think that is legit. Any time King signs with a felt pen, it's a lot tougher to gauge.

[redsoxfan565]

Obtained that with the other sharpie signature down in CT.

FYI also just spent about 20+ hours going for him a few weeks ago in Boston, and he was not easy.

Just as a reference point, here is a sharpie signature from that week in Boston from someone posted on Twitter:
http://oi40.tinypic.com/2gx4aqa.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

Any time King signs with a felt pen, it's a lot tougher to gauge.

I'll take it a step further and say that any time King signs with a felt tip pen it is an item that I will never buy.

[EXPLORER]

I know this guy's a member here, but almost nothing he sells looks right to me. Maybe I'm wrong.

STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-BOOK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-BOOK-/151121546834?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232f8bce52)
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-BOOK-/00/s/MTM1MFgxNjAw/z/fbwAAOxyFjNSM0Q4/$T2eC16RHJFsFFSIVuwj,BSM0Q4OHG!~~60_57.JPG

I DO NOT think this one is legit !!!!!!!!!!!!! No connection in his loop.. and other faults.. an attempt to copy... which I say failed !

I believe this guy sends crews out to events to get things signed for him and pay by the sig the provide......... perhaps they fooled him.

[redsoxfan565]

I know this guy's a member here, but almost nothing he sells looks right to me. Maybe I'm wrong.

STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-BOOK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-BOOK-/151121546834?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item232f8bce52)
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-JOYLAND-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-BOOK-/00/s/MTM1MFgxNjAw/z/fbwAAOxyFjNSM0Q4/$T2eC16RHJFsFFSIVuwj,BSM0Q4OHG!~~60_57.JPG

I DO NOT think this one is legit !!!!!!!!!!!!! No connection in his loop.. and other faults.. an attempt to copy... which I say failed !

I believe this guy sends crews out to events to get things signed for him and pay by the sig the provide......... perhaps they fooled him.

I'm not sure why you don't believe it to be authentic. Here was a sharpie signature that was deemed authentic by a few people on this website that matches perfectly:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-signed-Christine-Replica-License-Plate-PSA-DNA-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/EmYAAMXQO21RvLkL/$%28KGrHqN,!okFGpcHnHTHBRvLkLgS-!~~60_57.JPG

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Christine-Replica-License-Plate-PSA-DNA-/130929266378?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e7bfe0eca

As far as anything else goes, I obtain all of my autographs by myself. I don't pay people in other cities to get autographs that I don't see myself being signed. I have plenty of proof that I was in CT for the Hartford event, and got King numerous times down there.

Furthermore, as I stated above, I just saw him a few weeks ago and he was absurdly tough to obtain.

[Randall Flagg]

Looks like it took a couple of tries to fake the "g":
STEPHEN KING SIGNED THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON, FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-THE-GIRL-WHO-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-FIRST-EDITION-FIRST-PRINT-/111169786165?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19e23c5135)

[killbourne]

Any time King signs with a felt pen, it's a lot tougher to gauge.

I'll take it a step further and say that any time King signs with a felt tip pen it is an item that I will never buy.

+1

[Robert Fulman]

I'm not sure why you don't believe it to be authentic. Here was a sharpie signature that was deemed authentic by a few people on this website that matches perfectly:I have no opinion either signature, but I think that's a funny bit of logic. If I was going to fake a signature, I would take a recent one believed to be authentic and copy it as closely as possible.

[redsoxfan565]

I'm not sure why you don't believe it to be authentic. Here was a sharpie signature that was deemed authentic by a few people on this website that matches perfectly:I have no opinion either signature, but I think that's a funny bit of logic. If I was going to fake a signature, I would take a recent one believed to be authentic and copy it as closely as possible.

The whole point of posting recent signatures is to show and compare what I have received recently, to others in that time frame. Not many people on this forum have gone out and actually obtained King outside of a book event, or are familiar with his newer sloppier signatures so it is important to show these comparisons.

[bdwyer19]

Is this legit?? Definitely overpriced, if that's the case.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Fiction-Author-STEPHEN-KING-His-1984-Book-The-Gunslinger-Signed-/271277710092?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f29695b0c

[Randall Flagg]

Is this legit?? Definitely overpriced, if that's the case.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Fiction-Author-STEPHEN-KING-His-1984-Book-The-Gunslinger-Signed-/271277710092?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f29695b0c
I think it is legit.

[sentinel]

The whole point of posting recent signatures is to show and compare what I have received recently, to others in that time frame. Not many people on this forum have gone out and actually obtained King outside of a book event, or are familiar with his newer sloppier signatures so it is important to show these comparisons.

I strongly disagree. The folks on this forum have obtained hundreds if not thousands of signatures over the last 30 years in many different forums and a lot
of signatures most recently at several well attended events. I've got a dozen recent "sloppy" signatures, funny none are with a felt tip pen.
I am not saying whether the Joyland is legit or not but it sure helps credibility when you have some provenance.

[WeDealInLead]

So basically, "redsoxfan" can't win this argument. If his signatures are similar to the recent ones, and he provides examples of them, he could be faking them because why would he be faking an older style. If the signatures he obtains now differ from King's current style, then there will be people on here posting pictures of current signatures and saying his are fakes.

Sentinel, that's good for you but he is not the only forum member who has obtained a sharpie signature that was legit. I'm not arguing the legitimacy of that particular signature but our members have posted 100% legitimate signatures that they obtained (from the Rock Bottom Remainders gig) that were signed with a sharpie.

As far as provenance goes... what do you suggest? Short of someone snapping a picture of you while King is signing your book, there is no provenance IMO. You can provide a picture of King signing some book from the event you claim you were at, you can even provide a ticket to the event and none of that is proof enough that your signature is legitimate. The signature either looks and feel legit or it doesn't, "provenance" be damned.

[redsoxfan565]

The problem with King is, when he does finally sign you can get more than 1 book signed. It's very difficult to get video proof of him signing while trying to get more than 1 item done. Not to mention, he does not like to take photos with, so Ive never wanted to piss him off by taking a camera out. I've got a few clips of him signing in CT recently, but they only briefly show one of the books (Eye of the Dragon, which isn't even listed yet) getting done.

It is ironic though, the ones posting these comments are also the ones saying they won't comment on the authenticity of the signature.

I spend a lot of time and money obtaining authentic signatures. I've said before you guys can compare the signatures in my store to that of other authentic examples (not just King, and be satisfied that they match up). I specialize in a lot of high end signatures, especially Presidents, including signatures of President Obama. King is just one of those in recent years that I've had access to in/around Boston, and at various book events.

I wouldn't risk my reputation selling fake or forged autographs. If you want to believe that, or not that's on you. I appreciate all those who have said that they believe my signatures to be authentic and I'd hope that some of you who are on the fence judge for yourself by the signatures and not by any pre-conceived notions about autograph dealers, or whatever.

Thanks
Nick

[Randall Flagg]

In post #6204 I stated I thought it was legit.

[sentinel]

Actually, if you asked my opinion, I would say it is legit. That's not what I was disagreeing with.
I was challenging your statement that many people on here haven't acquired signatures outside of
events and hadn't obtained recent signatures.

[Randall Flagg]

Terrible:

Signed Stephen King The Dark Tower The GunSlinger 1st Plume Printing 1988 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Stephen-King-The-Dark-Tower-The-GunSlinger-1st-Plume-Printing-1988-/350876354997?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item51b1dc49b5)

Stephen King - The Eyes of the Dragon-SIGNED- (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Eyes-of-the-Dragon-SIGNED-/141063287584?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d806f320)

Dolores Claiborne-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-TRUE First Edition/1st Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing-/251340177800?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a850ac188)

[sgc1999]

Terrible:

Signed Stephen King The Dark Tower The GunSlinger 1st Plume Printing 1988 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Stephen-King-The-Dark-Tower-The-GunSlinger-1st-Plume-Printing-1988-/350876354997?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item51b1dc49b5)

Stephen King - The Eyes of the Dragon-SIGNED- (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Eyes-of-the-Dragon-SIGNED-/141063287584?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d806f320)

Dolores Claiborne-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-TRUE First Edition/1st Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing-/251340177800?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a850ac188)

The Plume Gunslinger has got to be the very worst I have ever seen. LOL!!!

[sharki69]

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/StephenKing.jpg

Hope this is the right thread to ask.

Thanks

[jhanic]

I don't like it.

John

[Br!an]

I don't like it.

John

Cosign

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't think it is legit either.

[sgc1999]

No Good.
Never saw a small "s" in his sig before either.

[EXPLORER]

At the risk of annoying another member.......... I will take the stand as saying I do not believe it legit. I would not have it.

FYI: If I recall properly that is a pic taken by Amy Guip...

[Room 217 Caretaker]

NO!

[sharki69]

NO!


At the risk of annoying another member.......... I will take the stand as saying I do not believe it legit. I would not have it.

FYI: If I recall properly that is a pic taken by Amy Guip...


No Good.
Never saw a small "s" in his sig before either.


I don't think it is legit either.



I don't like it.

John

Cosign


I don't like it.

John

Thanks guys ! Unanimously

[Randall Flagg]

Crap:
Needful Things Rare Signed Copy by Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Needful-Things-Rare-Signed-Copy-by-Stephen-King-/121177778003?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c36c22753)



More crap:
Gerald's Game Rare Signed Copy by Stephen King (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Geralds-Game-Rare-Signed-Copy-by-Stephen-King-/121177777859?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c36c226c3)

[TwistedNadine]

Is this legit?? Definitely overpriced, if that's the case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Fiction-Author-STEPHEN-KING-His-1984-Book-The-Gunslinger-Signed-/271277710092?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f29695b0c
I think it is legit.

Ditto


Actually, if you asked my opinion, I would say it is legit. That's not what I was disagreeing with.
I was challenging your statement that many people on here haven't acquired signatures outside of
events and hadn't obtained recent signatures.

What he said


So basically, "redsoxfan" can't win this argument.
As far as provenance goes... what do you suggest? Short of someone snapping a picture of you while King is signing your book, there is no provenance IMO.

But also what he said. If I were in the business of selling autographs I would make a point of resolving the provenance issue. I mentioned before you could have someone shadow you and his sole job is snapping picture after picture of him signing. Im not sure where the idea came from that King did not like his picture taken. Every event, meet and greet etc Ive been to he doesnt seem to have a problem with it at all (though the handlers demand the flash be turned off). Regardless, there are some sigs that are just too butt ugly to own whether they are legit or not. Here's one I obtained at the Rock Bottom event. Im ok with it in my collection because I watched him sign it but I would never touch this with a fifty foot pole if it was being offered for sale no matter what provenance was included.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/June_22_2012_062.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

The guy just doesn't quit:
Insomnia-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-First Edition/1st Printing-FINE condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insomnia-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-First-Edition-1st-Printing-FINE-condition-/251342162383?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a852909cf)

[Br!an]

The guy just doesn't quit:
Insomnia-Stephen King-Possibly SIGNED?-First Edition/1st Printing-FINE condition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Insomnia-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-First-Edition-1st-Printing-FINE-condition-/251342162383?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a852909cf)

It's the forgeries market. All you have to do is add a disclaimer.

[Randall Flagg]

ebay's policies actually forbid such disclaimers, but unless several people complain the fraudsters persist.

[WeDealInLead]

Reported.

[Br!an]

Reported.

Me too.

[Br!an]

I also reported this one:

Dolores-Claiborne-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing-/251340177800?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a850ac188)

[mosheprigan]

Brian, WeDealInLead
How I report on a seller's forgeries on eBay? I've found one villain who faked Umberto Eco (am fan of him too) sig.
I suggest here that when a seller tries to sell a fake signature on eBay - at least 5 members (we can choose a loyal team to do that) would report on him to eBay management, at least this would somehow decrease the tsunamy of fake sigs that kills our collecting hobby.

[Tommy]

I also reported this one:

Dolores-Claiborne-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-Stephen-King-Possibly-SIGNED-TRUE-First-Edition-1st-Printing-/251340177800?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a850ac188)

I also reported that one and the Insomnia one, the guy is a jerk and deserves to be shut down, all this "possibly signed" business is very tacky

[mosheprigan]

Tommy,
No, not shut down, but shot down!

[becca69]

I reported him too.

[Randall Flagg]

I reported his books. If ~5-10 people helped out and reported the item(s), he would probably stop (for a brief time). Still adds to his grief :thumbsup:

[SirFolio16]

I reported them as well.

[sharki69]

Reported x 2

[Br!an]

Brian, WeDealInLead
How I report on a seller's forgeries on eBay? I've found one villain who faked Umberto Eco (am fan of him too) sig.
I suggest here that when a seller tries to sell a fake signature on eBay - at least 5 members (we can choose a loyal team to do that) would report on him to eBay management, at least this would somehow decrease the tsunamy of fake sigs that kills our collecting hobby.

Look on the lower right of the title section of the ad, before the description. There will be a link to print and a link report an item. Click "Report and item." Select "Copyright and trademark" then "Counterfeit item or authenticity disclaimer" then "Counterfeit, fake, or replica items." You will then be able to give a brief description of the problem.

[Bad Penny]

Brian, WeDealInLead
How I report on a seller's forgeries on eBay? I've found one villain who faked Umberto Eco (am fan of him too) sig.
I suggest here that when a seller tries to sell a fake signature on eBay - at least 5 members (we can choose a loyal team to do that) would report on him to eBay management, at least this would somehow decrease the tsunamy of fake sigs that kills our collecting hobby.

Look on the lower right of the title section of the ad, before the description. There will be a link to print and a link report an item. Click "Report and item." Select "Copyright and trademark" then "Counterfeit item or authenticity disclaimer" then "Counterfeit, fake, or replica items." You will then be able to give a brief description of the problem.

Thanks for the instructions Brian ... My name can now be added to the list of reportees ...

[Randall Flagg]

Visual tutorial:
In the first image the red arrow and circle show where the "Report an item" is located.
The second image shows the proper drop-down box selection.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1379631467-ebay%20reporting%20page%201.jpg




http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1379631457-ebay%20reporting%20page%202.jpg

[mosheprigan]

Brian & Randall Flagg
Thank you for the very helpful instructions.
We MUST fight constantly those villains that simply kill our dear hobby. eBay has become a so dangerous place to get in due to their sabotage.

[dnemec]

I reported it too. I get tired of these people.

[bdwyer19]

Reported. I emailed the seller a few days ago, telling him it was a fake. This was his response...

"Dear sir,
I agree. Personally, I don't believe the signature is authentic.
If you read the lengthy description I wrote, you would already know this.
However, the professionals who I paid to authenticate this signature,
disagree with us and their determination is inconclusive. They, along with
the antiquarian book seller I purchased this book from, believe the
signature to be genuine and/or can't say with 100% certainty whether it is
or is not authentic. For that reason, I am selling this book but have gone
to great lengths to fully articulate how I do not think the signature is
genuine. I would urge anyone interested in this book to actually read what
I wrote and then make their own determination. I appreciate your message
and do applaud you for taking the initiative to write me with your
thoughts/opinion."

Hopefully he gets banned soon!