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

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Didn’t I read somewhere that someone knows King? I’m sure he wouldn’t mind authenticating it himself lol

You'd be better off getting the opinions of the experienced members of this forum...seriously man, use this thread for its intended purpose...receiving help on questionable signatures in books you are considering, pointing out bs artists on ebay etc. I could be wrong but I doubt anyone here wants to "authenticate" anything for you and issue you a COA so that you can slap their seal of approval stamp on it and list in your ebay store.. If all you are after is the warm and fuzzies of a sticker then you probably are better off with the JSA,DNA,PSA whatever nonsense...

Damnit! I was hoping for an official TDT.org COA :cry: I mean, the sight has business cards and bookmarks, so why not!

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[The Library Policeman]

Haha :D

[Brian861]

:rofl:

[peripheral]

Man, I like that idea of a TDT COA!! And if, say, a bookseller wants to repeatedly use the TDT thread / expertise to authenticate a King signature in order to help them sell that book onto a customer ("buy with confidence, authenticated by TDT"), then TDT could charge a fee which goes back into running costs for the site... (I think a TDT COA - the only one worth anything on the planet - could fetch, say, 10% - 20% of the final sale)...


:sharepopcorn:

Flagg... Make it happen. :cool:

[Randall Flagg]

I'll get right on it.


:nope:

[Garrell]

I'll get right on it.


:nope:

Agree, can of worms waiting to happen...

[knightmare]

David agreed to do it for free, what a nice person.

[Cook]

David agreed to do it for free, what a nice person.

David who? (just out of curiosity)

[Randall Flagg]

I'm going to guess David from Betts.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Here is a real beaut
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Richard-Bachman-Signed-The-Regulators-1st-Beckett-Auto-RARE-1-1/202746820449?hash=item2f34a6f761:g:PMQAAOSwTUpdQdV C

[herbertwest]

I've seen an article online about a french hotel that has celeb's signature in their guestbook.

Note to self, the article : https://www.ledauphine.com/vaucluse/2019/08/01/les-mots-laisses-par-stephen-king-jackie-kennedy-johnny-hallyday-et-tant-d-autres-sur-les-livres-d-or-avignonnais

The pic :
> https://cdn-s-www.ledauphine.com/images/F8D6B807-F16E-4194-B5ED-A7A2771E8213/LDL_v1_03/le-mot-laisse-par-l-ecrivain-stephen-king-dans-le-livre-d-or-de-l-hotel-d-europe-photo-le-dl-christophe-agostinis-1564599108.jpg

This looks WAY OFF to me, right?
And... i dont think that Steve would have come to France in september 2000, one year after his accident.
Any thoughts on this signature?
Thanks


https://cdn-s-www.ledauphine.com/images/F8D6B807-F16E-4194-B5ED-A7A2771E8213/LDL_v1_03/le-mot-laisse-par-l-ecrivain-stephen-king-dans-le-livre-d-or-de-l-hotel-d-europe-photo-le-dl-christophe-agostinis-1564599108.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

Definite fake, Jeremy.

[Bev Vincent]

Everything about that is wrong. That's just two days before the guy who struck King was found dead.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Is this another color blind test? I don't see a King signature....hahahahahahaha.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

My new stamp of approval:


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564684672-Stamp.png

[Brian861]

My new stamp of approval:


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564684672-Stamp.png

Love it. Should be made into a Smilie such as the catalog is your friend.

[Randall Flagg]

And my rejection stamp:


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564685819-Stamp%20rejected.png

[Randall Flagg]

Love it. Should be made into a Smilie such as the catalog is your friend.
Yes, but then anyone could use it. I'd prefer if it was used only by me as it represents my personal opinion.

[Brian861]

And my rejection stamp:


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564685819-Stamp%20rejected.png

:thumbsup:

[Brian861]

Love it. Should be made into a Smilie such as the catalog is your friend.
Yes, but then anyone could use it. I'd prefer if it was used only by me as it represents my personal opinion.

Gotcha.

[The Library Policeman]

Ha. Love it :thumbsup:

[peripheral]

And my rejection stamp:


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564685819-Stamp%20rejected.png


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNTau6iVthg

[herbertwest]

Supposedly signed in Paris, during his signing event
Any thoughts on this signature?

Seems rushed but he signed about 330 books that day

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qvgAAOSwQOxdRX81/s-l1600.jpg


Here is a signature I got in Paris that was given to me by the french publisher. But it was probably signed in his hotel room or something, not rushed in the signing event
https://club-stephenking.fr/wp-content/uploads/images/NEWS/FRANCE/le-grand-rex/private-cocktail/00.JPG

[herbertwest]

And how much is a signature worth, on its own? About 250€ usually?

[Randall Flagg]

If I didn't witness the first signature in person, I wouldn't want it.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Supposedly signed in Paris, during his signing event
Any thoughts on this signature?

Seems rushed but he signed about 330 books that day

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qvgAAOSwQOxdRX81/s-l1600.jpg


Here is a signature I got in Paris that was given to me by the french publisher. But it was probably signed in his hotel room or something, not rushed in the signing event
https://club-stephenking.fr/wp-content/uploads/images/NEWS/FRANCE/le-grand-rex/private-cocktail/00.JPG

Fugly but legit IMO

[herbertwest]

The more I look at that signature, and compare it to the 4 signatures I got in Paris (below) and the signature official catalog (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+Signatures+1980-Present), the more I am dubious about the signature.

I am not sure whether it's fake or fugly but legit, but I have several issues about it.
- The loop isnt really "clear", and do not compare to the other loops I can see : are there exemples of loops that are similar-ish?
- The S seems quite far from the following T (Stephen)
- The K of King is hardly distinctable
- If King was tired or rushing, why faffing about with a loop feature on the bottom line?
Does King sometimes do a loop? I think i've only seen straight lines, no?
- In the auction, the seller, who seems a specialist of signed books, says that it was signed with a fountain pen.... I dont think that it was the case, it would be a bit surprising and not efficient, would it? I tend to think that he signs with a pen, not a fountain pen



Would be interesting to get other signatures from that day, like closer to the hand of his signatures.... anyone else was there?



Below are the 4 signatures I got in person when he was in Paris
The pix are a bit blur, I should take new ones, but that gives an overview


https://club-stephenking.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/stephenking-signatures-paris-2013.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564941854-Rejected%20Christine.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

The more I look at that signature, and compare it to the 4 signatures I got in Paris (below) and the signature official catalog (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+Signatures+1980-Present), the more I am dubious about the signature.

I am not sure whether it's fake or fugly but legit, but I have several issues about it.
- The loop isnt really "clear", and do not compare to the other loops I can see : are there exemples of loops that are similar-ish?
- The S seems quite far from the following T (Stephen)
- The K of King is hardly distinctable
- If King was tired or rushing, why faffing about with a loop feature on the bottom line?
Does King sometimes do a loop? I think i've only seen straight lines, no?
- In the auction, the seller, who seems a specialist of signed books, says that it was signed with a fountain pen.... I dont think that it was the case, it would be a bit surprising and not efficient, would it? I tend to think that he signs with a pen, not a fountain pen



Would be interesting to get other signatures from that day, like closer to the hand of his signatures.... anyone else was there?



Below are the 4 signatures I got in person when he was in Paris
The pix are a bit blur, I should take new ones, but that gives an overview


https://club-stephenking.fr/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/stephenking-signatures-paris-2013.jpg

Here’s mine from Paris:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/moli2ytirqp6d6q/Photo%2004-08-2019%2C%2019%2056%2026%20%281%29.jpg?raw=1

[herbertwest]

Thanks !

Where were you, roughly, in the line?


Someone, supposedly among the last 5 to get a signature, shared to me their signature. And it has nothing to do with the one for sale.
Here is there's.

https://scontent.fcdg2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/67639639_1323143067835712_8531253218338930688_n.jp g?_nc_cat=106&_nc_oc=AQl5LIJelk49Xldr8P0pqhftV2zgg-O5N4iovZ9dzMEjfI49X6-pNAhHBudt-R32SFw&_nc_ht=scontent.fcdg2-1.fna&oh=9e0a38c0b2fe56a65e9d335d11668ecf&oe=5DDC3AF8

And someone among the last 5 persons to get a signature
https://scontent.fcdg2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/67641061_2348272955210073_7590786931068239872_n.jp g?_nc_cat=103&_nc_oc=AQnzN3QxRmkVyf-mtc8qAadelYwv3CwCQaj2no66bLPWeszqyI19I89pXyVtEqJLd E8&_nc_ht=scontent.fcdg2-1.fna&oh=30f798e7b7f173f9d1e926b184d29241&oe=5DE93DFF





So it's obviouslt the seller's word against others, but it does seem, to me, that the signature is wayyyy off

[The Library Policeman]

I think I was in the middle of the line that day, Jeremy. Approximately #340 or so they wrote it on my hand as far as I remember.

[herbertwest]

Thanks

[Randall Flagg]

SIGNED STEPHEN KING 1985 The Bachman Books - Hardcover Book DJ Richard Signature

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1985-The-Bachman-Books-Hardcover-Book-DJ-Richard-Signature/193032610467?hash=item2cf1a3e2a3:g:2KIAAOSwIPZdSIX c)Pre-Owned
$449.99
Aug-5 12:39or Best Offer
+$9.30 shipping






https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/2KIAAOSwIPZdSIXc/s-l225.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564940853-Rejected%20202x202.png

[Randall Flagg]

Stephen King Eyes Of The Dragon Signed

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Eyes-Of-The-Dragon-Signed/163807065832?hash=item2623a976e8:g:iG4AAOSwY8ldSeP x)Pre-Owned
$170.00
Aug-6 13:34or Best Offer
+$3.79 shipping




http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564940853-Rejected%20202x202.png

[lotuz]

I am not sure why but I really dig the RF seal of dis/approval

[Randall Flagg]

11 22 63 hardback autographed book signed by Stephen King

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-hardback-autographed-book-signed-by-Stephen-King/352744883957?hash=item52213bc6f5:g:kC4AAOSwb5FdSDx ~)$0.99
Aug-6 20:150 bids
+$6.00 shipping








https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BrQAAOSwyJNdSDyE/s-l500.jpg




http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564940853-Rejected%20202x202.png

[Patrick]

I am not sure why but I really dig the RF seal of dis/approval
Agreed!

[Ari_Racing]

I am not sure why but I really dig the RF seal of dis/approval
Agreed!

+1!

[Randall Flagg]

Several things just feel wrong:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/INSOMNIA-by-Stephen-King-Beautiful-HAND-SIGNED-1ST-1ST-Not-a-Bookplate/183915226627?epid=201677583&hash=item2ad233a603:g:Tt0AAOSwzOxcrMXE


https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RiwAAOSws0ZcrMXa/s-l1600.jpg

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

[emoji90]


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[peripheral]

Oh yeah, that’s a steaming pile...

[Randall Flagg]

Officially:


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564940853-Rejected%20202x202.png

[Randall Flagg]

SIGNED Stephen King IT Book Paperback

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-IT-Book-Paperback/283577387404?hash=item420687898c:g:~GQAAOSwFVldUDD w)$195.00
Aug-11 08:16or Best Offer
+$5.00 shipping






https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/~GQAAOSwFVldUDDw/s-l225.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564940853-Rejected%20202x202.png

[firemonkey66]

Any thoughts on this signature? I can’t decide one way or the other. This is the same seller that Tippy got that awesome signed IT first, and I had no doubt about that one.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F13 3140187517

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ah123/tony8379/0/2b507dc3-0067-4bfd-9b81-741ff9593274-original.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

[webstar1000]

Any thoughts on this signature? I can’t decide one way or the other. This is the same seller that Tippy got that awesome signed IT first, and I had no doubt about that one.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F13 3140187517

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ah123/tony8379/0/2b507dc3-0067-4bfd-9b81-741ff9593274-original.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

I bid on it. Then went from my phone to my PC.... then decided not to bid anymore. Not sure but something I’m not a fan of with this signature


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[HONKYTONKSMASH]

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[Room 217 Caretaker]

I vote no. Someone ruined a decent Carrie first edition.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

Too large, too level, swoop from "N" looks like Frankenstein's forehead.


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564940853-Rejected%20202x202.png

[webstar1000]

This book was bought from a member of my King group (not signed) a week ago. They just said so... what a piece of shit this guy is.


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[The Library Policeman]

swoop from "N" looks like Frankenstein's forehead.

:lol:

[Uncommon]

I am the eBay seller of this signed first edition Carrie book that's in question.

I bought the unsigned copy of the book from the member of your group (Shane)for the BOOK JACKET- you can ask him; my signed copy didn't have one.
I initially asked him to let me buy the dustjacket & custom case only, without the book. He wouldn't sell them separately; I had to buy the book also.

I have pictures of both copies of the books together, and I'm also selling his copy without the book jacket on eBay now as well.

I have been sent a barrage of cuckoo messages, name calling, and threats over this. If anyone had taken one second to ask me about this, I could have explained why I bought his copy before I sold mine, and proven with pictures before all of this started.

It is an authentic, hand-signed Stephen King book. It's an extremely rare and valuable part of a large collection that I'm selling for very personal and painful reasons. To have people slander me and my auction over their own preconceived misconception is unfair. It's fine if you don't like my items, or doubt the veracity, but harassing me on eBay and swearing at me and calling me names shouldn't be acceptable from this community.

[The Library Policeman]

Without calling you any names - It is not an authentic Stephen King signature.

[webstar1000]

I am the eBay seller of this signed first edition Carrie book that's in question.

I bought the unsigned copy of the book from the member of your group (Shane)for the BOOK JACKET- you can ask him; my signed copy didn't have one.
I initially asked him to let me buy the dustjacket & custom case only, without the book. He wouldn't sell them separately; I had to buy the book also.

I have pictures of both copies of the books together, and I'm also selling his copy without the book jacket on eBay now as well.

I have been sent a barrage of cuckoo messages, name calling, and threats over this. If anyone had taken one second to ask me about this, I could have explained why I bought his copy before I sold mine, and proven with pictures before all of this started.

It is an authentic, hand-signed Stephen King book. It's an extremely rare and valuable part of a large collection that I'm selling for very personal and painful reasons. To have people slander me and my auction over their own preconceived misconception is unfair. It's fine if you don't like my items, or doubt the veracity, but harassing me on eBay and swearing at me and calling me names shouldn't be acceptable from this community.

Who cares??? The book your selling is fake as shit. You are being called out because you are trying to pass off something that is totally not real to rip someone that may not know off.... So yes... you sir... are a douche.

[Randall Flagg]

FWIW, I never contacted you on ebay, and I would hope people that did could be professional when doubting the legitimacy of the signature. BTAIM, people feel very strongly about those who "knowingly" sell a fake King signature.

[Randall Flagg]

Not questioning the signature, but book described as "Like New" should not have a bookplate in it.


*SIGNED* Stephen King "Misery" 1993 Hardcover Book. Mint Condition. In Plastic.

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-Misery-1993-Hardcover-Book-Mint-Condition-In-Plastic/163814514784?hash=item26241b2060:g:tBgAAOSwT55dHqo B)New (Other)
$299.99
Aug-11 19:300 bids
or Best Offer
+$10.56 shipping

[Johnny007]

Sad to see that there are 5 people bidding on this item. The signature raises many red flags and RF and others got into those specifics. I believe it to be a fake and I would not want it in my collection even if it was given to me for free.

John

[peripheral]

Unfortunately for the bidders, it is not an authentic signature on Carrie. And yet another First Edition is defaced.

[webstar1000]

This book also has white markings in the pastedowns from rubbing? Either way, he shows that it’s clean yet look closely.... he painted them with marker. The seller of the first book showed a side by side on Facebook. If it sells he is reporting him to State Police for mail fraud. This guy could actually do time if he goes through with the sale with the proof that the seller has!


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[Randall Flagg]

This book also has white markings in the pastedowns from rubbing? Either way, he shows that it’s clean yet look closely.... he painted them with marker. The seller of the first book showed a side by side on Facebook. If it sells he is reporting him to State Police for mail fraud. This guy could actually do time if he goes through with the sale with the proof that the seller has!


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Thus his claim that he only bought the book for the DJ to be used on a different copy doesn't make sense. I guess it's going to work out fine for him as people have bid it up to over $1K.


Unfortunately, federal or local authorities take little or no interest in a $1K ebay auction.

[tippy4]

This has my Spidey Sense tingling.....

Finders Keepers & End of Watch - Stephen King - 1st/1sts - Hardcovers - Signed (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Finders-Keepers-End-of-Watch-Stephen-King-1st-1sts-Hardcovers-Signed/273964793005?hash=item3fc992fcad:g:BrYAAOSwBfJcx5y Z)

Seller has several legit items...and several questionable items.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

This has my Spidey Sense tingling.....

Finders Keepers & End of Watch - Stephen King - 1st/1sts - Hardcovers - Signed (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Finders-Keepers-End-of-Watch-Stephen-King-1st-1sts-Hardcovers-Signed/273964793005?hash=item3fc992fcad:g:BrYAAOSwBfJcx5y Z)

Seller has several legit items...and several questionable items.

Yep, those have been around for quite a while...wouldnt touch them

[Cook]

This has my Spidey Sense tingling.....

Finders Keepers & End of Watch - Stephen King - 1st/1sts - Hardcovers - Signed (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Finders-Keepers-End-of-Watch-Stephen-King-1st-1sts-Hardcovers-Signed/273964793005?hash=item3fc992fcad:g:BrYAAOSwBfJcx5y Z)

Seller has several legit items...and several questionable items.

I'm not sure which "legit" items your referencing.
Unless you mean the bookplates, I would not own any of them, not worth a dollar.

[tippy4]

This has my Spidey Sense tingling.....

Finders Keepers & End of Watch - Stephen King - 1st/1sts - Hardcovers - Signed (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Finders-Keepers-End-of-Watch-Stephen-King-1st-1sts-Hardcovers-Signed/273964793005?hash=item3fc992fcad:g:BrYAAOSwBfJcx5y Z)

Seller has several legit items...and several questionable items.

I'm not sure which "legit" items your referencing.
Unless you mean the bookplates, I would not own any of them, not worth a dollar.

I think his Joyland is good....and the S/Ls :tongue:

[Randall Flagg]

Feels all wrong:


*SIGNED* The Bill Hodges Trilogy: End of Watch by Stephen King (2016, Hardcover)

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-The-Bill-Hodges-Trilogy-End-of-Watch-by-Stephen-King-2016-Hardcover/383102312884?epid=219173102&hash=item5932ad61b4:g:rNcAAOSwsvJdUx5v)Brand New
5.0 out of 5 stars.
63 product ratings (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DBill%2DHodges%2DTrilogy%2DEnd%2Dof%2DWatch%2 Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2016%2DHardcover/219173102?iid=383102312884#UserReviews)

[tippy4]

Feels all wrong:


*SIGNED* The Bill Hodges Trilogy: End of Watch by Stephen King (2016, Hardcover)

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-The-Bill-Hodges-Trilogy-End-of-Watch-by-Stephen-King-2016-Hardcover/383102312884?epid=219173102&hash=item5932ad61b4:g:rNcAAOSwsvJdUx5v)Brand New
5.0 out of 5 stars.
63 product ratings (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DBill%2DHodges%2DTrilogy%2DEnd%2Dof%2DWatch%2 Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2016%2DHardcover/219173102?iid=383102312884#UserReviews)

I think it is good......but would like to see a close up of the signature.

[PennyUnwise]

Feels all wrong:


*SIGNED* The Bill Hodges Trilogy: End of Watch by Stephen King (2016, Hardcover)

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-The-Bill-Hodges-Trilogy-End-of-Watch-by-Stephen-King-2016-Hardcover/383102312884?epid=219173102&hash=item5932ad61b4:g:rNcAAOSwsvJdUx5v)Brand New
5.0 out of 5 stars.
63 product ratings (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DBill%2DHodges%2DTrilogy%2DEnd%2Dof%2DWatch%2 Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2016%2DHardcover/219173102?iid=383102312884#UserReviews)

I think it is good......but would like to see a close up of the signature.

I'd be worried about an obscure Ebay handle with zero feedback selling an item like that though.

[Cook]

This has my Spidey Sense tingling.....

Finders Keepers & End of Watch - Stephen King - 1st/1sts - Hardcovers - Signed (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Finders-Keepers-End-of-Watch-Stephen-King-1st-1sts-Hardcovers-Signed/273964793005?hash=item3fc992fcad:g:BrYAAOSwBfJcx5y Z)

Seller has several legit items...and several questionable items.

I'm not sure which "legit" items your referencing.
Unless you mean the bookplates, I would not own any of them, not worth a dollar.

I think his Joyland is good....and the S/Ls :tongue:

I will agree with both of your examples, I admit I did not look at the p-back at all because I don't collect p-backs (not my thing)
Lol, you got me on the S/L's :doh:

[tippy4]

Feels all wrong:


*SIGNED* The Bill Hodges Trilogy: End of Watch by Stephen King (2016, Hardcover)

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-The-Bill-Hodges-Trilogy-End-of-Watch-by-Stephen-King-2016-Hardcover/383102312884?epid=219173102&hash=item5932ad61b4:g:rNcAAOSwsvJdUx5v)Brand New
5.0 out of 5 stars.
63 product ratings (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DBill%2DHodges%2DTrilogy%2DEnd%2Dof%2DWatch%2 Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2016%2DHardcover/219173102?iid=383102312884#UserReviews)

I think it is good......but would like to see a close up of the signature.

I'd be worried about an obscure Ebay handle with zero feedback selling an item like that though.

Every seller at one time or another had a zero rating....myself included.

When I started selling on ebay 20 years ago....there was very little protection.....now you're wrapped in Kevlar.

[PennyUnwise]

Feels all wrong:


*SIGNED* The Bill Hodges Trilogy: End of Watch by Stephen King (2016, Hardcover)

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-The-Bill-Hodges-Trilogy-End-of-Watch-by-Stephen-King-2016-Hardcover/383102312884?epid=219173102&hash=item5932ad61b4:g:rNcAAOSwsvJdUx5v)Brand New
5.0 out of 5 stars.
63 product ratings (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DBill%2DHodges%2DTrilogy%2DEnd%2Dof%2DWatch%2 Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2016%2DHardcover/219173102?iid=383102312884#UserReviews)

I think it is good......but would like to see a close up of the signature.

I'd be worried about an obscure Ebay handle with zero feedback selling an item like that though.

Every seller at one time or another had a zero rating....myself included.

When I started selling on ebay 20 years ago....there was very little protection.....now you're wrapped in Kevlar.

I'm aware but I have been burned twice by accounts with zero feedback selling rare items. You're protected, but it's still a hassle of a process to get a refund.

[redsoxfan565]

Feels all wrong:


*SIGNED* The Bill Hodges Trilogy: End of Watch by Stephen King (2016, Hardcover)

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-The-Bill-Hodges-Trilogy-End-of-Watch-by-Stephen-King-2016-Hardcover/383102312884?epid=219173102&hash=item5932ad61b4:g:rNcAAOSwsvJdUx5v)Brand New
5.0 out of 5 stars.
63 product ratings (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DBill%2DHodges%2DTrilogy%2DEnd%2Dof%2DWatch%2 Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2016%2DHardcover/219173102?iid=383102312884#UserReviews)

The signature is good, but the seller jacked the photo from another ebay listing and seller, so I would be skeptical of what they will actually send you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Author-STEPHEN-KING-signed-END-OF-WATCH-2016-Hard-Cover-Book-COA/322539415938?hash=item4b18d8e982:g:fB4AAOSws5pZMKc R:sc:USPSPriority!03824!US!-1

[Br!an]

Feels all wrong:


*SIGNED* The Bill Hodges Trilogy: End of Watch by Stephen King (2016, Hardcover)

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-The-Bill-Hodges-Trilogy-End-of-Watch-by-Stephen-King-2016-Hardcover/383102312884?epid=219173102&hash=item5932ad61b4:g:rNcAAOSwsvJdUx5v)Brand New
5.0 out of 5 stars.
63 product ratings (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DBill%2DHodges%2DTrilogy%2DEnd%2Dof%2DWatch%2 Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2016%2DHardcover/219173102?iid=383102312884#UserReviews)

The signature is good, but the seller jacked the photo from another ebay listing and seller, so I would be skeptical of what they will actually send you.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Author-STEPHEN-KING-signed-END-OF-WATCH-2016-Hard-Cover-Book-COA/322539415938?hash=item4b18d8e982:g:fB4AAOSws5pZMKc R:sc:USPSPriority!03824!US!-1

No shit, right?

[Randall Flagg]

I'm uncomfortable with this:


Rage

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rage/401849514589?hash=item5d9018fa5d:g:6IEAAOSwB0xdVs9 u)$340.00
Aug-16 01:480 bids
or Best Offer
+$3.27 shipping

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I think it looks good. Anything in particular on it bother you?

Besides the way its listed etc haha

[webstar1000]

I think it looks good. Anything in particular on it bother you?

He has 0 feedback and will not show the copyright page too. I asked. NOR will he state where it was signed or how he got it.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I think it looks good. Anything in particular on it bother you?

He has 0 feedback and will not show the copyright page too. I asked. NOR will he state where it was signed or how he got it.

Ahhhh well yeah theres that...Just sig-wise...i think its fine. Other stuff could throw up red flags certainly

[tippy4]

I think it looks good. Anything in particular on it bother you?

He has 0 feedback and will not show the copyright page too. I asked. NOR will he state where it was signed or how he got it.

It is good.

Had I seen it first I would have jumped on this.......without asking a single question.

[webstar1000]

Full disclosure. I bought it. She sent me the copyright page and it checked out. I think sig is real... book not the best but for $325 (what I got it for shipped) we SHALL see. IF legit... I think it is a SCORE. If not, I start the bullshit process of getting my damm $$ back. lol

[tippy4]

Well Kris......we know the signature is legit....it comes with a COA after all :lol1:........

Congrats.....and I hate you.

[webstar1000]

Well Kris......we know the signature is legit....it comes with a COA after all :lol1:........

Congrats.....and I hate you.

LOL sorry brother... for what it is worth.. I still 'heart' you:) haha

[amd013]

Well, I am not a signature expert, and rarely ever offer my opinion, but, I am wondering about something. It looks like a newer signature, and I thought king doesn't like to sign Rage, or am I wrong?

[webstar1000]

Well, I am not a signature expert, and rarely ever offer my opinion, but, I am wondering about something. It looks like a newer signature, and I thought king doesn't like to sign Rage, or am I wrong?

He sighed RF’s a couple years back... so not entirely true.

[tippy4]

Well, I am not a signature expert, and rarely ever offer my opinion, but, I am wondering about something. It looks like a newer signature, and I thought king doesn't like to sign Rage, or am I wrong?

He sighed RF’s a couple years back... so not entirely true.

King has stopped the publication of this book.

I am aware of him signing a copy five years ago.

[Garrell]

He signed one in DC at the George Mason event in 2011

[Lot guy]

He has signed a copy for me a few back, as "Stephen King aka Richard Bachman", I think it depends

[redsoxfan565]

That's another stolen listing. Signed book is still available here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-RAGE-Book-Richard-Bachman-First-Edition-1977-Paperback-w-COA/172715253928?hash=item2836a1a0a8:g:B00AAOSwKytZNbM-

[lotuz]

That's another stolen listing. Signed book is still available here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-RAGE-Book-Richard-Bachman-First-Edition-1977-Paperback-w-COA/172715253928?hash=item2836a1a0a8:g:B00AAOSwKytZNbM-

Oh damn - good eye. Explains the weird cropping.

That sucks :frown2:

[tippy4]

Well Kris......looks like you took a bullet for us.......condolences......odds are you will be able to get your money back after jumping through a few hoops.

Like I said....If I had seen it first I would have done the same.

EDIT....I see the original listing has been pulled.

[webstar1000]

Well Kris......looks like you took a bullet for us.......condolences......odds are you will be able to get your money back after jumping through a few hoops.

Like I said....If I had seen it first I would have done the same.

EDIT....I see the original listing has been pulled.

Yeah total bullshit. Should have known:(


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[webstar1000]

I’ve been refunded full amount. The idiot provided a fake tracking number so eBay just gave it back to me. Easy!


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[Randall Flagg]

Good for you. Another scumbag bites the dust.

[Lot guy]

I am the eBay seller of this signed first edition Carrie book that's in question.

I bought the unsigned copy of the book from the member of your group (Shane)for the BOOK JACKET- you can ask him; my signed copy didn't have one.
I initially asked him to let me buy the dustjacket & custom case only, without the book. He wouldn't sell them separately; I had to buy the book also.

I have pictures of both copies of the books together, and I'm also selling his copy without the book jacket on eBay now as well.

I have been sent a barrage of cuckoo messages, name calling, and threats over this. If anyone had taken one second to ask me about this, I could have explained why I bought his copy before I sold mine, and proven with pictures before all of this started.

It is an authentic, hand-signed Stephen King book. It's an extremely rare and valuable part of a large collection that I'm selling for very personal and painful reasons. To have people slander me and my auction over their own preconceived misconception is unfair. It's fine if you don't like my items, or doubt the veracity, but harassing me on eBay and swearing at me and calling me names shouldn't be acceptable from this community.

Who cares??? The book your selling is fake as shit. You are being called out because you are trying to pass off something that is totally not real to rip someone that may not know off.... So yes... you sir... are a douche.

Looks like he's going to keep up with these fake signed by himself books. He has a Doctor Sleep that doesn't even come close to matching signatures from the tour, it does however match his pathetic attempt he made on the Carrie first edition. It's so sad to think some fan/collector not knowing anything gave this ass over $1.5k for that Carrie which had been doctored and not signed by Mr. King.

[Br!an]

I am the eBay seller of this signed first edition Carrie book that's in question.

I bought the unsigned copy of the book from the member of your group (Shane)for the BOOK JACKET- you can ask him; my signed copy didn't have one.
I initially asked him to let me buy the dustjacket & custom case only, without the book. He wouldn't sell them separately; I had to buy the book also.

I have pictures of both copies of the books together, and I'm also selling his copy without the book jacket on eBay now as well.

I have been sent a barrage of cuckoo messages, name calling, and threats over this. If anyone had taken one second to ask me about this, I could have explained why I bought his copy before I sold mine, and proven with pictures before all of this started.

It is an authentic, hand-signed Stephen King book. It's an extremely rare and valuable part of a large collection that I'm selling for very personal and painful reasons. To have people slander me and my auction over their own preconceived misconception is unfair. It's fine if you don't like my items, or doubt the veracity, but harassing me on eBay and swearing at me and calling me names shouldn't be acceptable from this community.

Who cares??? The book your selling is fake as shit. You are being called out because you are trying to pass off something that is totally not real to rip someone that may not know off.... So yes... you sir... are a douche.

Looks like he's going to keep up with these fake signed by himself books. He has a Doctor Sleep that doesn't even come close to matching signatures from the tour, it does however match his pathetic attempt he made on the Carrie first edition. It's so sad to think some fan/collector not knowing anything gave this ass over $1.5k for that Carrie which had been doctored and not signed by Mr. King.


I'm selling for very personal and painful reasons.

He signed them personally and it's painful for the buyers.

[webstar1000]

I am the eBay seller of this signed first edition Carrie book that's in question.

I bought the unsigned copy of the book from the member of your group (Shane)for the BOOK JACKET- you can ask him; my signed copy didn't have one.
I initially asked him to let me buy the dustjacket & custom case only, without the book. He wouldn't sell them separately; I had to buy the book also.

I have pictures of both copies of the books together, and I'm also selling his copy without the book jacket on eBay now as well.

I have been sent a barrage of cuckoo messages, name calling, and threats over this. If anyone had taken one second to ask me about this, I could have explained why I bought his copy before I sold mine, and proven with pictures before all of this started.

It is an authentic, hand-signed Stephen King book. It's an extremely rare and valuable part of a large collection that I'm selling for very personal and painful reasons. To have people slander me and my auction over their own preconceived misconception is unfair. It's fine if you don't like my items, or doubt the veracity, but harassing me on eBay and swearing at me and calling me names shouldn't be acceptable from this community.

Who cares??? The book your selling is fake as shit. You are being called out because you are trying to pass off something that is totally not real to rip someone that may not know off.... So yes... you sir... are a douche.

Looks like he's going to keep up with these fake signed by himself books. He has a Doctor Sleep that doesn't even come close to matching signatures from the tour, it does however match his pathetic attempt he made on the Carrie first edition. It's so sad to think some fan/collector not knowing anything gave this ass over $1.5k for that Carrie which had been doctored and not signed by Mr. King.


I'm selling for very personal and painful reasons.

He signed them personally and it's painful for the buyers.

I wish someone would stop this guy. He is a total piece of shit.

[Randall Flagg]

If enough members report the item as fake (I did), ebay will at least stop the auction.

[webstar1000]

If enough members report the item as fake (I did), ebay will at least stop the auction.

I had over 45 (last count) from my post on the FB group say they reported that Carrie... and it sold. WTF. Waste of time I think reporting it unless seller takes it down:(

[Randall Flagg]

I'm a bit surprised that 45+ didn't get it pulled. That is a shame.

[surly]

I thought THIS ONE (https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Nightmares-and-Dreamscapes-First-Ed-1st-print-Hc-w-Dj-NF-F/293195870587?hash=item4443d5f17b:g:he8AAOSwVzpdOQm q) was worth sharing just for the description:
This is a nice copy. Inscribed,signed, and dated in the year of publication on the title page. The DJ is unclipped, fine, and protected in mylar.Strong binding and clean of any ownership markings. The cloth spine is nice. The boards have a couple of gentle bumps. The signature is a slight variant from most others I have handled, though I find the "Best wishes" and the structure of the date 11/16/93 to be spot on. In any case, I guarantee the authenticity for life - and I have priced it accordingly.

'a slight variant from most others I have handled...' Ha! and it even has a bid. Very sad.

[Br!an]

I thought THIS ONE (https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Stephen-King-SIGNED-Nightmares-and-Dreamscapes-First-Ed-1st-print-Hc-w-Dj-NF-F/293195870587?hash=item4443d5f17b:g:he8AAOSwVzpdOQm q) was worth sharing just for the description:
This is a nice copy. Inscribed,signed, and dated in the year of publication on the title page. The DJ is unclipped, fine, and protected in mylar.Strong binding and clean of any ownership markings. The cloth spine is nice. The boards have a couple of gentle bumps. The signature is a slight variant from most others I have handled, though I find the "Best wishes" and the structure of the date 11/16/93 to be spot on. In any case, I guarantee the authenticity for life - and I have priced it accordingly.

'a slight variant from most others I have handled...' Ha! and it even has a bid. Very sad.

That's just sad. He certainly put in the effort with the description though.

Same seller has this beauty (another variant no doubt.)

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DVgAAOSwRJZdM62U/s-l1600.jpg

[The Library Policeman]

King signed that one on a roller coaster.

[surly]

I just went through their sold list, and in the past couple of months they have sold almost $2,000 in King stinkers alone.
Shameful.

[webstar1000]

He has about 6 fakes up. What a POS. Man that shit drives me...


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[sullichin]

This ended, i'm thinking fake but curious thoughts from the experts?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-034-The-Dark-Half-034-1st-Ed-1st-Print-w-Dust-Jacket-Clean-/283583121132?nma=true&si=FEIRgbRz9Zk5W65AamyWxoGafiY%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I thought about it but then remembered I should definitely check here first (long time lurker!)

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah that’s a bad one.

[sullichin]

Thanks! I'm glad I asked. I know there's a lot of fakes on ebay but reading back through this thread I didn't know how bad it was. The only thing that stands out to me is if something seems priced a little too low. I can't diagnose the signature unless it's pretty obvious. Good to know that COAs are bullshit too. If the collectors on this forum think that a signature is real, that's really a much better source of truth!

[Randall Flagg]

Good thing you avoided that one.

[Randall Flagg]

BLACK HOUSE SIGNED by STEPHEN KING 1st Ed/1st Printing Like New

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-HOUSE-SIGNED-by-STEPHEN-KING-1st-Ed-1st-Printing-Like-New/333304333683?hash=item4d9a7c8573:g:jCYAAOSwUY9dJ-qH)$105.00
Aug-22 14:000 bids
+$4.00 shipping






http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564940853-Rejected%20202x202.png

[Randall Flagg]

Need a better pic of the signature. It looks legit, except the sig is pixelated, looking to be traced. Could be legit, but really feels odd.


New ListingHand Signed "The Outsider" by Stephen King

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Signed-The-Outsider-by-Stephen-King/362740774267?epid=239635655&hash=item547508f57b:g:Z6MAAOSwgHZdabDX)New (Other)
5.0 out of 5 stars.
44 product ratings - Hand Signed "The Outsider" by Stephen King (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DOutsider%2Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2018%2DHard cover/239635655?iid=362740774267#UserReviews)
$99.00
Aug-30 16:310 bids
or Best Offer
+$3.79 shipping



29 brand new from $2.00 (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DOutsider%2Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2018%2DHard cover/239635655?iid=133145479444&opts=opick)


https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Z6MAAOSwgHZdabDX/s-l1600.jpg

[Br!an]

Sketchy.

[Johnny007]

Need a better pic of the signature. It looks legit, except the sig is pixelated, looking to be traced. Could be legit, but really feels odd.


New ListingHand Signed "The Outsider" by Stephen King

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Signed-The-Outsider-by-Stephen-King/362740774267?epid=239635655&hash=item547508f57b:g:Z6MAAOSwgHZdabDX)New (Other)
5.0 out of 5 stars.
44 product ratings - Hand Signed "The Outsider" by Stephen King (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DOutsider%2Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2018%2DHard cover/239635655?iid=362740774267#UserReviews)
$99.00
Aug-30 16:310 bids
or Best Offer
+$3.79 shipping



29 brand new from $2.00 (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DOutsider%2Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2018%2DHard cover/239635655?iid=133145479444&opts=opick)


https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Z6MAAOSwgHZdabDX/s-l1600.jpg

I compared the signature in the ebay listing to my own copy. There are subtle differences between my copy and the ebay one that make me feel that it was NOT signed by Stephen King. Just my humble opinion.

John

[OneFathom]

Need a better pic of the signature. It looks legit, except the sig is pixelated, looking to be traced. Could be legit, but really feels odd.


New ListingHand Signed "The Outsider" by Stephen King

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Signed-The-Outsider-by-Stephen-King/362740774267?epid=239635655&hash=item547508f57b:g:Z6MAAOSwgHZdabDX)New (Other)
5.0 out of 5 stars.
44 product ratings - Hand Signed "The Outsider" by Stephen King (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DOutsider%2Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2018%2DHard cover/239635655?iid=362740774267#UserReviews)
$99.00
Aug-30 16:310 bids
or Best Offer
+$3.79 shipping



29 brand new from $2.00 (https://www.ebay.com/p/The%2DOutsider%2Dby%2DStephen%2DKing%2D2018%2DHard cover/239635655?iid=133145479444&opts=opick)


https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Z6MAAOSwgHZdabDX/s-l1600.jpg

I compared the signature in the ebay listing to my own copy. There are subtle differences between my copy and the ebay one that make me feel that it was NOT signed by Stephen King. Just my humble opinion.

John

It's traced. You can see where the dude had to go over his handiwork a couple of times. Trash.

[peripheral]

Yep, that's traced...

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I'm in agreement with the traced also. I've seen some quick King signatures with a few shaky waves, but not to this degree. Traced.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

!RARE SIGNED STEPHEN KING 1985 The Bachman Books Hardcover Book DJ Signature VGC

(https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-1985-The-Bachman-Books-Hardcover-Book-DJ-Signature-VGC/193084811937?hash=item2cf4c06aa1:g:8dMAAOSwdS1dSIQ j)New (Other)
$389.99
Sep-4 14:21or Best Offer
+$3.27 shipping






https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/g/8dMAAOSwdS1dSIQj/s-l225.jpg


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1564940853-Rejected%20202x202.png

[Beverly Marsh]

I can't get the picture thing down, lol.
If some of you wouldn't mind going to my gallery I posted a picture of a (possibly) signed Elevation and need some sig opinions. Please and thank you. And that is the best pic I could get of it. Took it from the 'net

[Cook]

I can't get the picture thing down, lol.
If some of you wouldn't mind going to my gallery I posted a picture of a (possibly) signed Elevation and need some sig opinions. Please and thank you. And that is the best pic I could get of it. Took it from the 'net

Based on what I can see, it looks good to me.
If the price is right and you want it.... well, you know the rest :)

[Br!an]

I can't get the picture thing down, lol.
If some of you wouldn't mind going to my gallery I posted a picture of a (possibly) signed Elevation and need some sig opinions. Please and thank you. And that is the best pic I could get of it. Took it from the 'net

:rose:

Looks okay to me.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Screenshot_20190921-172841_Facebook.jpg

[tippy4]

At a glance it looks ok.....but I would like to see a close up of the pic.

[Beverly Marsh]

Thank you all for the replies and to Brian for posting the pic for me :)
I've now seen it in person and also now possess it. It's good and it's listed in the classifieds. I REALLY wish I liked the story better but I just didn't :(

[sullichin]

General question about this one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-THE-STAND-1st-Ed-1st-Print/233348679080?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649

Weary about the price clipped jacket... is it possible to actually verify that the dust jacket is from the 1st edition if it's price clipped? It says:
however, it contains the 1st/1stISBN of the book, located on the rear dust jacket flap

But I don't know if that actually proves anything (would have to ask for a picture anyway). I don't want a price clipped DJ but....do I want to spend more money on one with a shittier jacket that's not?

[Br!an]

General question about this one
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-THE-STAND-1st-Ed-1st-Print/233348679080?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649

Weary about the price clipped jacket... is it possible to actually verify that the dust jacket is from the 1st edition if it's price clipped? It says:
however, it contains the 1st/1stISBN of the book, located on the rear dust jacket flap

But I don't know if that actually proves anything (would have to ask for a picture anyway). I don't want a price clipped DJ but....do I want to spend more money on one with a shittier jacket that's not?

The page block has dropped too. If you are interested, ask for more pictures.

You might be happy to have this as a placeholder. You might not want this in a permanent collection.

[sullichin]

Good call on the page block. I'd rather hold out and buy one from someone here at one point. Just thought it was interesting (and maybe a little shady) that the price is clipped & there was no picture of the rear jacket. My first thought was that it was a 1st edition book in a non-1st jacket. But, based on the sellers other listings I don't think they're shady (1st Carrie, Shining, 2nd state 'salems look legit)

[Terrymorton]

This would be my biggest purchase yet. I need the expert opinions first. Thank you

https://imgur.com/gallery/3lU8ACp

[Randall Flagg]

Looks good to me. Not sure which book it is, but hope the book is the proper state, and in the proper condition for the price you are considering.

[Terrymorton]

Looks good to me. Not sure which book it is, but hope the book is the proper state, and in the proper condition for the price you are considering.

2nd state Salem’s lot. Restored dust jacket. I am able to make payments so it works out. I wanted a non signed 2nd state in fine condition but I can’t find anyone willing to take payments.

[Randall Flagg]

What do you mean by "restored dust jacket"?

[Terrymorton]

What do you mean by "restored dust jacket"?

I mean, it says “has professional restoration done”.

[Terrymorton]

Here is all of the pictures, how much is this worth?

https://imgur.com/gallery/six9Cp8

[Merlin1958]

Here is all of the pictures, how much is this worth?

https://imgur.com/gallery/six9Cp8

Man, IDK about this book. Sure looks like there was a major rip to the jacket in the back. IDK what is being asked in price, but I don't think I'd want this in my collection. Just my opinion, FWIW of course.

[Randall Flagg]

There really is no such thing as a "restored" dustjacket. There are "repaired" dustjackets, but not restored.

Restored implies the dustjacket is returned to its original condition. That is in most cases impossible.

I suggest you proceed with great caution as a person who represents a DJ as "restored" either doesn't understand the definition, or might be trying to take advantage of a novice buyer.

[lotuz]

How much do Fine second-state jackets go for (if they can be found)?

The book itself looks solid, outside of some foxing, and the inscription sure is pretty...

FWIW I don't think the dustjacket looks bad at all (the front looks great!) but I am less of a stickler than some!

With a book of this magnitude, it's hard - the difference between a nice copy with some small issues and a perfect copy could be the difference between what you can afford and what you can't...

If you think you'd get this book, and it would make you happy to have it in your collection, and bring you some pleasure when you take it off the shelf and look at it, then go for it :)


To second RF, I'd get a picture of the first edition points inside the book and I also wouldn't pay F&F for this one.

[Terrymorton]

How much do Fine second-state jackets go for (if they can be found)?

The book itself looks solid, outside of some foxing, and the inscription sure is pretty...

FWIW I don't think the dustjacket looks bad at all (the front looks great!) but I am less of a stickler than some!

With a book of this magnitude, it's hard - the difference between a nice copy with some small issues and a perfect copy could be the difference between what you can afford and what you can't...

If you think you'd get this book, and it would make you happy to have it in your collection, and bring you some pleasure when you take it off the shelf and look at it, then go for it :)


To second RF, I'd get a picture of the first edition points inside the book and I also wouldn't pay F&F for this one.

To clarify, it’s not labeled as f/f. I wanted an edition that was fine. This one is good+ but with the signature makes it the same price as a f/f unsigned I guess. Thank you for the answers guys!

I may just be being greedy and rushing things instead of saving up and being patient for the right copy.

[webstar1000]

There really is no such thing as a "restored" dustjacket. There are "repaired" dustjackets, but not restored.

Restored implies the dustjacket is returned to its original condition. That is in most cases impossible.

I suggest you proceed with great caution as a person who represents a DJ as "restored" either doesn't understand the definition, or might be trying to take advantage of a novice buyer.

I 100% agree with RF here. I would be VERY careful with this jacket. I have seen some Salems with the aftermarket ones that are reprints and not real at all. Thus KILLING the value of this book.

[Garrell]

So my experience with Waterstone has been terrible. After waiting almost 2 weeks for them to respond as to why they sent a normal version of The Institute instead of the sprayed version I ordered, their response was they can't guarantee which cover I get, they are random. So I called them this morning and they tell me that I ordered a normal version, which I did not. I tell them look at the dates and you see that I ordered the normal on the day it was available and the sprayed version the date they made that one available. End result was no help and I gotta mail back one on the incorrect copies. Good news is they are getting the damage one back that was damaged by their crappy packaging.

[Terrymorton]

There really is no such thing as a "restored" dustjacket. There are "repaired" dustjackets, but not restored.

Restored implies the dustjacket is returned to its original condition. That is in most cases impossible.

I suggest you proceed with great caution as a person who represents a DJ as "restored" either doesn't understand the definition, or might be trying to take advantage of a novice buyer.

I 100% agree with RF here. I would be VERY careful with this jacket. I have seen some Salems with the aftermarket ones that are reprints and not real at all. Thus KILLING the value of this book.

I decided not to rush into it. I’m just going to wait until i find one in the condition I want. I’ve set my sights on a different book but Anything Stephen king doesn’t seem to last long on the internet. I get paid in a week but it will probably be gone by then.

[Garrell]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191004/aae738efb900203cee5aadf47813df50.jpg
Thoughts on this one?


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[The Library Policeman]

Looks bad to me. Don’t like the loop. Like Frankensteins forehead as RF would say.

[OneFathom]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191004/aae738efb900203cee5aadf47813df50.jpg
Thoughts on this one?


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No brainer. Trash.

[peripheral]

Fugazi

[sgc1999]

I couldn't know for sure but i have never seen a King signature with a round swoop on the s. I have looked at a thousand of them as im sure many here have seen many more. I have never seen that o shape on the S of Stephen. JMO

[Garrell]

Thanks guys

[Garrell]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191005/2856e60c81fffcd86531fc4a057cc389.jpg
Did we decide on this one ever?


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[Cook]

Obviously a couple-a-things "I" don't like about it but.. Actually... I think its legit.
Risky as hell, (wonder if the seller has a story to go with it)


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191005/2856e60c81fffcd86531fc4a057cc389.jpg
Did we decide on this one ever?


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[surly]

not only do i think it good, but i think its pretty cool and would have no issues adding it to my collection.

[Br!an]

Did we decide on this one ever?


Obviously a couple-a-things "I" don't like about it but.. Actually... I think its legit.
Risky as hell, (wonder if the seller has a story to go with it)




It's problematic for me.

It might be legitimate.

I have issues with it though. The most glaring issue being the lack of the loop crossing the t which King was using by that date.

[vincent]

I'd also say it's legit. It fits on a lot of levels: it was done during (or just after) a week-long tour for firestarter in August 1980, done with the same black pen as the others, nice and big.

If it's a fake, it's a very curious one, why fake Stephen with three S'es? Why take such a risk? The fact that it doesn't have the loop could have been because of the triple S thing, which would have thrown the automatic signature off.

Would be great if the seller had a story to go along with it.

[Garrell]

I'd also say it's legit. It fits on a lot of levels: it was done during (or just after) a week-long tour for firestarter in August 1980, done with the same black pen as the others, nice and big.

If it's a fake, it's a very curious one, why fake Stephen with three S'es? Why take such a risk? The fact that it doesn't have the loop could have been because of the triple S thing, which would have thrown the automatic signature off.

Would be great if the seller had a story to go along with it.

These were my thoughts on it but wanted a few other opinions, thx

[tippy4]

It is JSA certified....so it must be good.

TGWLTG Signed (https://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-GIRL-WHO-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-1999-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-JSA-CERT-1ST-EDITION/174054808925?hash=item2886799d5d:g:gVIAAOSwjDJdmSr N:sc:USPSPriority!92835!US!-1)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

This is what a trace job looks like (and not even a good one):

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-amp-Owen-King-Signed-Sleeping-Beauties-Book-/264500671448?hash=item3d9577f3d8%3Ag%3ASi0AAOSwM4x dfr5U&nma=true&si=vFrRYYkjnw9JUxIXEwkQ05sQ%252FJw%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Mulleins

[peripheral]

This is what a trace job looks like (and not even a good one):

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-amp-Owen-King-Signed-Sleeping-Beauties-Book-/264500671448?hash=item3d9577f3d8%3Ag%3ASi0AAOSwM4x dfr5U&nma=true&si=vFrRYYkjnw9JUxIXEwkQ05sQ%252FJw%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Mulleins

Bloody hell... 🤦🏻*♂️

[peripheral]

I messaged the guy. His response: “That’s okay, I got dooped by somebody so I’m trying to get rid of it. If it sells for $5 I’ll be happy.”

[zelig]

I messaged the guy. His response: “That’s okay, I got dooped by somebody so I’m trying to get rid of it. If it sells for $5 I’ll be happy.”

So he gets ‘dooped’ and has no problem doing the same to someone else.

[peripheral]

I messaged the guy. His response: “That’s okay, I got dooped by somebody so I’m trying to get rid of it. If it sells for $5 I’ll be happy.”

So he gets ‘dooped’ and has no problem doing the same to someone else.

Yep, I let him know what I thought about his moral fortitude.

[zelig]

And with each passing day the humanity is chipped away.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I really miss the eBay days we could contact the buyers and warn them. eBay decided the money is worth more than the honesty.

Mulleins

[webstar1000]

I really miss the eBay days we could contact the buyers and warn them. eBay decided the money is worth more than the honesty.

Mulleins

How do you mean Ralph?


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[Room 217 Caretaker]

I really miss the eBay days we could contact the buyers and warn them. eBay decided the money is worth more than the honesty.

Mulleins

How do you mean Ralph?


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Waaaaayyyyyyy back in the day on eBay we could actually communicate with a buyer of any auction and discuss the purchase they just made, even if we didn't have anything to do with the auction.

Hope that explains it.

Mulleins

[WeDealInLead]

I remember this only vaguely, but didn't that backfire on us once? One of us (probably a lot of us, though) messaged a buyer and pointed him to a thread here discussing the signed book he had just bought. The buyer registered and was defending both the seller and legitimacy of the signature. I couldn't have dreamed something this bizarre and ultimately inconsequential but I really can't remember any of the details.

That said, I know at least one buyer returned the book after I pointed out the discussion we were having here.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I remember this only vaguely, but didn't that backfire on us once? One of us (probably a lot of us, though) messaged a buyer and pointed him to a thread here discussing the signed book he had just bought. The buyer registered and was defending both the seller and legitimacy of the signature. I couldn't have dreamed something this bizarre and ultimately inconsequential but I really can't remember any of the details.

That said, I know at least one buyer returned the book after I pointed out the discussion we were having here.

We did have a few sellers and buyers come here to defend. The seller defended because they got caught, and the buyer defended because of embarrassment (but most of the time, also thanked us).

Mulleins

[Room 217 Caretaker]

This is his second highly suspect (forged) copies of The Institute:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Institute-First-Edition-Somerville-Event/283650690505?hash=item420ae60dc9:g:yusAAOSwWnRdrmk 2

Mulleins

[becca69]

This is his second highly suspect (forged) copies of The Institute:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Institute-First-Edition-Somerville-Event/283650690505?hash=item420ae60dc9:g:yusAAOSwWnRdrmk 2

Mulleins

Very, very suspect. Doesn't look like the signatures from the signing at all. They are also not including the event ticket/wristband with the book - probably because he is keeping it with the legit copy :nope:

[OneFathom]

This is his second highly suspect (forged) copies of The Institute:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Institute-First-Edition-Somerville-Event/283650690505?hash=item420ae60dc9:g:yusAAOSwWnRdrmk 2

Mulleins

All of this seller's recently sold King items are trash, too. All the evidence is there in order to stay far away from this and spread the word to those considering a purchase.

[peripheral]

This is his second highly suspect (forged) copies of The Institute:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Institute-First-Edition-Somerville-Event/283650690505?hash=item420ae60dc9:g:yusAAOSwWnRdrmk 2

Mulleins

All of this seller's recently sold King items are trash, too. All the evidence is there in order to stay far away from this and spread the word to those considering a purchase.

I've spread the word on Facebook a little - fair bit of debate going on.

[Br!an]

This is his second highly suspect (forged) copies of The Institute:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Institute-First-Edition-Somerville-Event/283650690505?hash=item420ae60dc9:g:yusAAOSwWnRdrmk 2

Mulleins

All of this seller's recently sold King items are trash, too. All the evidence is there in order to stay far away from this and spread the word to those considering a purchase.

I've spread the word on Facebook a little - fair bit of debate going on.

About whether these are shit or total shit?

[BadHatHarry]

This is his second highly suspect (forged) copies of The Institute:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Institute-First-Edition-Somerville-Event/283650690505?hash=item420ae60dc9:g:yusAAOSwWnRdrmk 2

Mulleins

I can post a picture of mine from the event later, but that doesn't look right at all.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

This is his second highly suspect (forged) copies of The Institute:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Institute-First-Edition-Somerville-Event/283650690505?hash=item420ae60dc9:g:yusAAOSwWnRdrmk 2

Mulleins

I can post a picture of mine from the event later, but that doesn't look right at all.

No need to post, we all know it's forged. This seller has a bad reputation for this.

"Highly Suspect" is code word here for forged. We had a seller a while ago make his way here and tried to cause trouble with the site over us saying "fake signature" "Forged" etc. So now, "highly suspect" just makes it more of an opinion (even though we pretty much know it's a fact).

Mulleins

[M_O_O_N]

This is his second highly suspect (forged) copies of The Institute:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Institute-First-Edition-Somerville-Event/283650690505?hash=item420ae60dc9:g:yusAAOSwWnRdrmk 2

Mulleins

I can post a picture of mine from the event later, but that doesn't look right at all.

No need to post, we all know it's forged. This seller has a bad reputation for this.

"Highly Suspect" is code word here for forged. We had a seller a while ago make his way here and tried to cause trouble with the site over us saying "fake signature" "Forged" etc. So now, "highly suspect" just makes it more of an opinion (even though we pretty much know it's a fact).

Mulleins


I have no doubt "a lively discussion ensued" at that time.

[Br!an]

This is his second highly suspect (forged) copies of The Institute:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Institute-First-Edition-Somerville-Event/283650690505?hash=item420ae60dc9:g:yusAAOSwWnRdrmk 2

Mulleins

I can post a picture of mine from the event later, but that doesn't look right at all.

No need to post, we all know it's forged. This seller has a bad reputation for this.

"Highly Suspect" is code word here for forged. We had a seller a while ago make his way here and tried to cause trouble with the site over us saying "fake signature" "Forged" etc. So now, "highly suspect" just makes it more of an opinion (even though we pretty much know it's a fact).

Mulleins


I have no doubt "a lively discussion ensued" at that time.

He started threatening legal action. It's easier to say "highly suspect," or "I wouldn't want it in my collection" and avoid the hassle of threats, however empty.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

This is his second highly suspect (forged) copies of The Institute:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-The-Institute-First-Edition-Somerville-Event/283650690505?hash=item420ae60dc9:g:yusAAOSwWnRdrmk 2

Mulleins

I can post a picture of mine from the event later, but that doesn't look right at all.

No need to post, we all know it's forged. This seller has a bad reputation for this.

"Highly Suspect" is code word here for forged. We had a seller a while ago make his way here and tried to cause trouble with the site over us saying "fake signature" "Forged" etc. So now, "highly suspect" just makes it more of an opinion (even though we pretty much know it's a fact).

Mulleins


I have no doubt "a lively discussion ensued" at that time.

He started threatening legal action. It's easier to say "highly suspect," or "I wouldn't want it in my collection" and avoid the hassle of threats, however empty.

His legal action threats went away from the boards and went personal towards me. He thought he was all that until my FBI contact sent an official letter explaining the Federal law and prison terms for sending a forged copy through the United States Post Office and the burden of proof of not forged will be all on him. He shriveled up and went away.

Good times.....good times indeed.

Mulleins

[surly]

Oh yeah, i forgot about that. That was awesome. I wish i could give you extra rep points for that, but it keeps telling me i have to spread them around first.

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah that one looks good.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Oh man....can't stop laughing at this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-AUTOGRAPHED-HAND-SIGNED-SONG-OF-SUSANNAH-THE-DARK-TOWER-6-BOOK/283655860574?hash=item420b34f15e:g:juMAAOSwPfBdtbv 3

Mulleins

[Merlin1958]

Oh man....can't stop laughing at this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-AUTOGRAPHED-HAND-SIGNED-SONG-OF-SUSANNAH-THE-DARK-TOWER-6-BOOK/283655860574?hash=item420b34f15e:g:juMAAOSwPfBdtbv 3

Mulleins


:wtf::wtf: Looks as if ol', Steve-o had a seizure right in the middle of the signing don't it? :wtf::wtf:

[Garrell]

Lol. I offered $1

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Am I reading this guys auction correct....is he saying King signed this. If so, that's upsetting because he knows it wasn't:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charlie-the-Cho-Choo-Slipcase-Hardcover-SIGNED-by-BERYL-EVANS-aka-STEPHEN-KING/303343127926?hash=item46a0a8cd76:g:R9QAAOSwThNduu-s

Mulleins

[MikeDuke]

Am I reading this guys auction correct....is he saying King signed this. If so, that's upsetting because he knows it wasn't:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charlie-the-Cho-Choo-Slipcase-Hardcover-SIGNED-by-BERYL-EVANS-aka-STEPHEN-KING/303343127926?hash=item46a0a8cd76:g:R9QAAOSwThNduu-s

Mulleins
I have seen this a few times where people say that King wrote the book under the name Beryl Evans, therefore, if Beryl signed it, it was really King who signed it. I think there is stuff
on the interwebs about this as well.

[Garrell]

That is good ole Nightmare

[bdwyer19]

His response when I told him it was signed by an actress at Comic-Con, was to goggle “who is beryl evans”. Of course nothing says it was signed by him. I wrote back telling him to look at the Charlie the Choo Choo wiki page, which has the comic-con entry.

I’m now waiting for him to block me!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

His response when I told him it was signed by an actress at Comic-Con, was to goggle “who is beryl evans”. Of course nothing says it was signed by him. I wrote back telling him to look at the Charlie the Choo Choo wiki page, which has the comic-con entry.

I’m now waiting for him to block me!

He blocked me a long time ago.

Mulleins

[bdwyer19]

Wow, he actually pulled the listing after I sent him link from Lilja's page showing that the signature is not King's. But, of course, he is still had to get his digs in... this was his reply:

"Interesting, thanks. I’m going to pull this listing and do further research. Also, if you’re on TDT let them know Jerome is still blocked" :orely:

[webstar1000]

Wow, he actually pulled the listing after I sent him link from Lilja's page showing that the signature is not King's. But, of course, he is still had to get his digs in... this was his reply:

"Interesting, thanks. I’m going to pull this listing and do further research. Also, if you’re on TDT let them know Jerome is still blocked" :orely:

LOL really?

[amd013]

His response when I told him it was signed by an actress at Comic-Con, was to goggle “who is beryl evans”. Of course nothing says it was signed by him. I wrote back telling him to look at the Charlie the Choo Choo wiki page, which has the comic-con entry.

I’m now waiting for him to block me!

Actually this is the limited edition from Hodder not the one given out at SDCC. Although we know it wasn't Stephen King who signed it, do we know who signed it as Beryl Evens? Was it just some random intern?

[amd013]

Wow, he actually pulled the listing after I sent him link from Lilja's page showing that the signature is not King's. But, of course, he is still had to get his digs in... this was his reply:

"Interesting, thanks. I’m going to pull this listing and do further research. Also, if you’re on TDT let them know Jerome is still blocked" :orely:

That's pretty funny.

BTW, what is the current value of this book anyway?

[bdwyer19]

His response when I told him it was signed by an actress at Comic-Con, was to goggle “who is beryl evans”. Of course nothing says it was signed by him. I wrote back telling him to look at the Charlie the Choo Choo wiki page, which has the comic-con entry.

I’m now waiting for him to block me!

Actually this is the limited edition from Hodder not the one given out at SDCC. Although we know it wasn't Stephen King who signed it, do we know who signed it as Beryl Evens? Was it just some random intern?

Yeah, he did correct me on that, which I agree with. When I sent him the info that Lilja provided, that’s when he decided to pull the listing.

[webstar1000]

His response when I told him it was signed by an actress at Comic-Con, was to goggle “who is beryl evans”. Of course nothing says it was signed by him. I wrote back telling him to look at the Charlie the Choo Choo wiki page, which has the comic-con entry.

I’m now waiting for him to block me!

Actually this is the limited edition from Hodder not the one given out at SDCC. Although we know it wasn't Stephen King who signed it, do we know who signed it as Beryl Evens? Was it just some random intern?

Yeah, he did correct me on that, which I agree with. When I sent him the info that Lilja provided, that’s when he decided to pull the listing.

You should have said... "who is Jerome?" That is so unprofessional!

[Randall Flagg]

Yeah, who the hell is Jerome?

[bdwyer19]

I can respond with that. Should be fun!

[Br!an]

Stephen King has never signed his name as Beryl Evans. :nope:

[Lot guy]

Stephen King has never signed his name as Beryl Evans. :nope:

I have a copy he crossed out Beryl Evans and signed his name but I do believe he also signed his name aka Beryl Evans on another copy but I'll let that member share if they want to.

[Merlin1958]

Yeah, who the hell is Jerome?

I mean everyone knows you are Jerom-a-therapy, right? lol

[Br!an]

Stephen King has never signed his name as Beryl Evans. :nope:

I have a copy he crossed out Beryl Evans and signed his name but I do believe he also signed his name aka Beryl Evans on another copy but I'll let that member share if they want to.

Okay, but not simply, "Beryl Evans," correct?

[Lot guy]

Stephen King has never signed his name as Beryl Evans. :nope:

I have a copy he crossed out Beryl Evans and signed his name but I do believe he also signed his name aka Beryl Evans on another copy but I'll let that member share if they want to.

Okay, but not simply, "Beryl Evans," correct?

Correct, he didn't sign those prints I believe someone here confirmed with Hodder that an office worker did?

[Brian861]

Yeah, who the hell is Jerome?

Character in a SK novel if I'm not mistaken. Several novels actually. Maybe even a trilogy.

[Beverly Marsh]

I remember who you guys are talking about! What is his seller name on ebay so I can AVOID?

[webstar1000]

I remember who you guys are talking about! What is his seller name on ebay so I can AVOID?

Your probably already blocked! I think he said he has over 2000 people blocked! I think it is RedWhiteandBlue

[Beverly Marsh]

I remember who you guys are talking about! What is his seller name on ebay so I can AVOID?

Your probably already blocked! I think he said he has over 2000 people blocked! I think it is RedWhiteandBlue

hahaha! That's probably right Kris! And I've seen him on ebay so glad I asked!

[Garrell]

That is him aka Nightmare

[ChristineB]

Oh man....can't stop laughing at this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-AUTOGRAPHED-HAND-SIGNED-SONG-OF-SUSANNAH-THE-DARK-TOWER-6-BOOK/283655860574?hash=item420b34f15e:g:juMAAOSwPfBdtbv 3

Mulleins

At least he doesn't state it was signed by the author. LOL

[herbertwest]

Any opinions?

Thanks

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/l5AAAOSw4qZdzngw/s-l1600.jpg

[peripheral]

No bueno 👎🏽

[tippy4]

I am on the fence about this one......

[webstar1000]

No bueno 👎🏽

I am with you. No go.

[herbertwest]

I personnally agree that there are a few red flags for me
- The sig is BIG
- It's on a recent french magazine page... and I dont see how it could have been recently signed by King
- It's quite cheap for a signature
- The seller has a lot of signed items.
- When I asked the seller how it came to be signed, he didnt reply... but offered an half price discount

I think that it's a fake and that makes me think that that all of the celeb signatures that the seller has are likely to be fake.

[tippy4]

I am no longer on the fence.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

This is the perfect message for this thread (wait til you get a load of this guy and his responses to my questions):

He sells custom slipcases on eBay-

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-SLIPCASE-Stephen-King-THE-BACHMAN-BOOKS-1st-1st/293032505776?hash=item443a1931b0:g:TB0AAOSwfplcN02 J

I was interested in the above Bachman Paperback slipcase but I had concerns because my copy of Roadwork is a little taller than the other paperbacks (not by much but enough some cases being made don't fit the books). I know others have had issues with Roadwork paperback being slightly taller, so, here is the conversation:

Ralph: Josh, my Roadwork is a bit taller than the other three Bachman books, what height opening do you allow for the books to fit?

Josh: Hi Ralph. All the 1st printings should be the same size height wise. Literally identical. You might have a tiny variation i.e. 1/32 inch or half a millimeter with different machine set ups, but there should be no discernible difference in height. All book manufacturers use standard sizes for specific types of books - height and length wise, and that is the case in paperback and well as hardback volumes.

Ralph: My first edition Bachman of Roadwork is taller though. My question is, will it fit the case? What height opening have you allowed on the inside of the case? I would hate to get the case and can't use it. Sorry for all the questions just want to make sure.

Josh: I make cases for just about every single major King collector out there and I have to tell you that you're wrong. I've also made cases for King himself. Literally. Put bluntly, I know more about the sizes of collectible Stephen King books than probably anyone else in the country given that I've been making the for almost 20 years. Those four issues are the same size. Period. They are a four volume set. Period. It doesn't sound like you have a first edition.

thanks for the interest, but be told.

Ralph: No sir, my copy is a first with the full number line. Several collectors have had this discussion about it being slightly taller. I've been collecting since 1980, I know my first editions. Several King collectors have discussed this on many boards.

Josh: I don't care what some random guy from somewhere on the internet has posted. Or on what message board. I've made over thirty of these cases. Get it? Thirty cases for thirty full first edition sets. Now please go away and stop wasting my time, I have actual work to do for actual customers. Goodbye

Ralph: Josh, I'm just trying to find out the size to make sure if it would fit....your smugness and being rude isn't going to help your business model. I will share with my group this conversation so they are aware of you.

Josh: Please feel free to share whatever you like with your little group. Let me ask you...why on earth would any book publisher make one of of a 4 book set a different size? Why? Never seen that before. Ever.

Next you'll be telling me one of the Green Mile paperbacks is a different size. Or maybe one of the Dark Tower series. Or maybe the Goblet of Fire is a different height to all the rest of the Harry Potter books. Whats more likely...that the publishers did that for the first time in history for absolutely no reason or that you don't actually have a 1st printing? I'll leave that to you to work out.

And also feel free to take care. One can only hope this is the last message and yet more of my time will not be wasted. Grey_Fell_Art_and_Books. Joshua.



Wow! How can someone have a business like this and expect to continue to survive. I really tried to be nice and to simply see if my copy would fit before I purchased.

Well, there you go. A crazy conversation with a crazy eBay seller.

Mulleins

[Room 217 Caretaker]

In reference to the message above, The seller sent one more message (no, I didnt respond to his final message, he keeps messaging me now):

Sir,

This is my last message on the subject and hopefully it will put this to bed. I emailed the last three customers who have bought this case from me over the past year and asked them about the size of their books just in case my copy of Road Work has an issue.

Answer - Two have now gotten back to me. In the first set the copy of Rage is slightly smaller than the rest (less than 1/32 inch and accounted for by machine set up) In the second set the copies of Rage and The Long Walk are just a touch smaller than the other two...again less than 1/32 inch, and again, due to the machine set up in the printing process. In my set The Long Walk is also just a hint higher than the others. Again, less than 1/32 of an inch and again, due to the machine set up.

To repeat, and after wasting over an hour of my time messaging people and answering these messages, along with checking my copies - All four volume should be the same size. Period.

No publisher is going to issue the third book in a four set series in a different size from the preceding two and the volume that follows.

End of conversation. - Joshua

So, again, what a strange character this guy is.

[kingfan2323]

In reference to the message above, The seller sent one more message (no, I didnt respond to his final message, he keeps messaging me now):

Sir,

This is my last message on the subject and hopefully it will put this to bed. I emailed the last three customers who have bought this case from me over the past year and asked them about the size of their books just in case my copy of Road Work has an issue.

Answer - Two have now gotten back to me. In the first set the copy of Rage is slightly smaller than the rest (less than 1/32 inch and accounted for by machine set up) In the second set the copies of Rage and The Long Walk are just a touch smaller than the other two...again less than 1/32 inch, and again, due to the machine set up in the printing process. In my set The Long Walk is also just a hint higher than the others. Again, less than 1/32 of an inch and again, due to the machine set up.

To repeat, and after wasting over an hour of my time messaging people and answering these messages, along with checking my copies - All four volume should be the same size. Period.

No publisher is going to issue the third book in a four set series in a different size from the preceding two and the volume that follows.

End of conversation. - Joshua

So, again, what a strange character thise guy is. My Long Walk is shorter and the other 3 are same size. I would not consider them "a set". I guess they are a set once collected but not at time of publication.

His slipcases are very nice. More robust and "special" (lack of a better term) than Mr. Whiley's great work. They are twice as much though. I have about 10 or so. With that said: He used to have 4 or 5 negative reviews that disappeared from Ebay, he does not respond to emails or messages in a timely manner, can be snippy, and messes up size often. Three different times for me actually.

Just my dumb feedback. Ha!



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[Garrell]

He messed up one for me and I just didn’t bother because of a damaged one he sent and took his time to replace after he said he would. eBay stepped in and he finally did. It is a shame because his cases are very nice.

[Brian861]

He keeps referring to the books as a set like they were all published at the same time, together. He's a numskull, nice cases or no.

[The Library Policeman]

Very rude. I was considering buying one of his cases for my signed Misery but don’t think I’ll bother now.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

On top of all his rudeness....he never once answered my simple question.....What is the measurement of the opening height so I can make sure my Roadwork will fit?

He's now blocked me from purchasing anything. What an absolute tool he his.

Mulleins

(to read the story start at thread #11204)

[webstar1000]

HE ALSO SELLS FAKE SIGNATURES. AVOID THIS POS.

[peripheral]

What a dicknose 😂😂

[zelig]

It’s really disgraceful. I have such a low tolerance for this sort of arrogance and rudeness. Life’s too short to spend any time on people like this. You asked a simple question and deserved a courteous response.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

It’s really disgraceful. I have such a low tolerance for this sort of arrogance and rudeness. Life’s too short to spend any time on people like this. You asked a simple question and deserved a courteous response.

I agree. The bummer of it all is, I really wanted that case for my Bachman books. Why would anyone selling an item not be grateful for a potential customer to ask a question. Good thing he doesn't sell cars or insurance.

Mulleins

[sullichin]

Wouldn't someone selling collectible SK-related merch... not want to be blacklisted by this forum? That's just bad business!

Glad I never bought one of his slipcases

[Garrell]

For Sale: Needful Things slipcase made by greyfell art and books. Doesn't fit book but sits empty in bookcase looking nice. :nana:

[Brian861]

Very rude. I was considering buying one of his cases for my signed Misery but don’t think I’ll bother now.

A great reason, if one was ever needed, to stick with Jeff. Great product from a great guy.

[The Library Policeman]

Very rude. I was considering buying one of his cases for my signed Misery but don’t think I’ll bother now.

A great reason, if one was ever needed, to stick with Jeff. Great product from a great guy.

Very true, Brian. Never a problem with Jeff!

[wizardsrainbow]

I bought 12 Greyfell slipcases and have not had a single problem.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I bought 12 Greyfell slipcases and have not had a single problem.

But, was it OK that I asked the question, "What's the height of the opening so I can verify that my Bachman paperbacks will fit?"

He all of a sudden got triggered that I asked. I've never seen one of his cases ( I really wanted to though). Why would he get triggered and start the drama? Why not simply send the opening measurements per my request? These Bachman paperbacks aren't cookie cut like he seems to say in his scathing message to my question. In a later comment, he said "obviously you don't know what a first edition is, if your paperback is a different size, you have a later print and that's final."

David, I copied the conversation in an above thread (#11204 & #11205). I think the issue isn't his cases but his attitude towards potential customers.

Mulleins

[tippy4]

Volume #3 of The Plant is a different size than Volumes #1 and #2.

[webstar1000]

Volume #3 of The Plant is a different size than Volumes #1 and #2.

its also perfect bound which makes a diff too

[Br!an]

Next you'll be telling me one of the Green Mile paperbacks is a different size. Joshua

Well Joshua, the Green Mile paperbacks are different sizes, both in height and in depth.

[Br!an]

Volume #3 of The Plant is a different size than Volumes #1 and #2.

No publisher is going to issue the third book in a... series in a different size from the preceding two.

End of conversation. - Joshua

[Merlin1958]

What a dicknose 😂😂

"Dicknose"? LOL That's a new one for me!!! LOL




Is that a valid medical condition? LOL

[wizardsrainbow]

I bought 12 Greyfell slipcases and have not had a single problem.

But, was it OK that I asked the question, "What's the height of the opening so I can verify that my Bachman paperbacks will fit?"

He all of a sudden got triggered that I asked. I've never seen one of his cases ( I really wanted to though). Why would he get triggered and start the drama? Why not simply send the opening measurements per my request? These Bachman paperbacks aren't cookie cut like he seems to say in his scathing message to my question. In a later comment, he said "obviously you don't know what a first edition is, if your paperback is a different size, you have a later print and that's final."

David, I copied the conversation in an above thread (#11204 & #11205). I think the issue isn't his cases but his attitude towards potential customers.

Mulleins

More than ok to ASK the question you did...no one is nicer than you Ralph! Am surprised at the response you got....obviously some people are "touchy."

[Randall Flagg]

Not to defend the seller, but I feel Ralph got into a lengthy debate (and a futile attempt to educate a stubborn seller) that could have been avoided by simply reiterating the question "How tall is the inside dimension of the case?". Everything after that is simply a waste of both parties time, and is unlikely to result in a positive experience.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Not to defend the seller, but I feel Ralph got into a lengthy debate (and a futile attempt to educate a stubborn seller) that could have been avoided by simply reiterating the question "How tall is the inside dimension of the case?". Everything after that is simply a waste of both parties time, and is unlikely to result in a positive experience.

Well, I did ask the size question......three times. Each time, the owner of this business would respond with an even longer response defending why he's the best, and that no one knows more than he. Joshua never responded with the measurements. Joshua made it clear that anyone that asks a question like this is wasting his business time.

I'm pretty sure he has the following on his office wall:

Rule #1 - Joshua is Right

Rule #2 - Joshua is Right and if you don't agree, refer them back to Rule #1 (and, that's final).

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

Signed Stephen King "Cell" First Edition,First Printing. 2006

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[Randall Flagg]

Wrong in every way.


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[herbertwest]

Any thoughts on this?


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[Garrell]

Gonna say no cause his new sig is usual on the same angle. Not curved downward

[Br!an]

I don't like it.

[webstar1000]

Noooooooo

[wizardsrainbow]

nope

[herbertwest]

Thanks !

[FlyerPhan0826]

Hi all, thoughts on this? Thanks in advance! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191205/cb4f22f7df324e1d8bd5d58585e810cf.jpg

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[Randall Flagg]

Not a high quality image, but I wouldn't have it.

[FlyerPhan0826]

Sorry, not sure what happened to the image but I was leaning no good. Thanks for the response!

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[webstar1000]

Do not buy that.


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[Bob Verdansky]

To me, very new to Stephen King, this looks pretty good but it has to be too good to be true based on price?:
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[Garrell]

Big no here

[bdwyer19]

That’s a definite forgery. The price also was a dead giveaway before even seeing the signature.

[Bob Verdansky]

Thanks. I was pretty sure it was a forgery based on price but it is often hard for me to tell.
I wonder if some of these people simply don't know they have forgeries?

[Br!an]

Thanks. I was pretty sure it was a forgery based on price but it is often hard for me to tell.
I wonder if some of these people simply don't know they have forgeries?

No doubt there are some who honestly believe they have an authentic signature. If the seller has only ever listed one signed King book for sale I might buy that. If the seller regularly lists signed books, then I think they know what they are doing.

This seller has previously sold forgeries questionable signatures.

[Bob Verdansky]

Thanks. I was pretty sure it was a forgery based on price but it is often hard for me to tell.
I wonder if some of these people simply don't know they have forgeries?

No doubt there are some who honestly believe they have an authentic signature. If the seller has only ever listed one signed King book for sale I might buy that. If the seller regularly lists signed books, then I think they know what they are doing.

This seller has previously sold forgeries questionable signatures.

The buy it now price just went to $185. It was $95.

[Br!an]

Thanks. I was pretty sure it was a forgery based on price but it is often hard for me to tell.
I wonder if some of these people simply don't know they have forgeries?

No doubt there are some who honestly believe they have an authentic signature. If the seller has only ever listed one signed King book for sale I might buy that. If the seller regularly lists signed books, then I think they know what they are doing.

This seller has previously sold forgeries questionable signatures.

The buy it now price just went to $185. It was $95.

He's probably reading this forum. :dick:

[darkseer]

I wonder if these dealers in questionable signatures talk to each other and offer advice on how to sell their books.

[Johnny007]

I wonder if these dealers in questionable signatures talk to each other and offer advice on how to sell their books.

Wouldn't that be Conspiracy to Commit Fraud?

John

[Bob Verdansky]

Now its $145. That’s three different buy it now prices since late this morning.
As Ive said, I’m new to SK, and I’m astonished at the amount of forged signatures.
I’ve bid on some S/L but they always go for something a tad outside my current price range.