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

[Jimimck]

HAHAHA
I was looking for a fake signature or something that warranted that price tag lol!

Offered him $1. Lets see what is reply is.

**EDIT** LOL $94 counter offer. Lets Try $.50c

[Dan]

I don't think you can pass on that for only $94.

[Stockerlone]

A ´signed´ Thinner
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Buch-signiert...item3cc7e0864e

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

That was Stephen King's German brother who signed that!

[Stockerlone]

That was Stephen King's German brother who signed that!

DRUNKEN and Blind brother

[carbinworld]

I took a gamble & made a deal with the seller on this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...vip=true&rt=nc

... does it look real? Was it worth $59? Any ideas?

[Randall Flagg]

I think the letter and sig are legit.

[carbinworld]

RF, thanks for your lightning quick reply What do you think about the price? Did I over-pay for a sig?

[Randall Flagg]

I would wait to hear from others before you get too excited, but $59 for a King sig on a form letter is IMO, a decent price.

[carbinworld]

DEFINITELY not too excited, more worried that I spent too much. I will be more than happy as long as it was a reasonable deal (since that will only make #3 for a sig).

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't recall all the details but wasn't the real signature on a special card or book mark? And the letter is a facsimile signature? I've got that set at home and can check later. Maybe he did some one way and some the other.

[sentinel]

Sorry, the letter is a facsimile. Bob is right, there was a bookmark or a postcard included that had a real signature, usually in blue pen.
I've got the set too.

[carbinworld]

At least it was only $59

[tippy4]

Just found this discussion.....

I saw this auction on Saturday and I contacted the seller and told him the letter was a copy.

The letter CLEARLY states that the enclosed "flyer" has the real signature.

Seller said he never got the "flyer" (really a bookmark).

I told the seller it was worthless without the original signature.

Here is what the "flyer" (bookmark) looks like:



Sorry...you got taken...from a seller who was told he was selling shit.

Here is my entire conversation:


Dear tippy4,

Thanks.



Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 13:41:00 -0700
From:
To:
Subject: Re: Other: tippy4 sent a message about Black House by Peter Straub and Stephen King (2001, Hardcover) SIGNED!! #261052316504



Dear amerturk,

Without a REAL signature.....it's mostly worthless.

Check your book...maybe the flyer is in it?????

If you send me your email adress....i can send u a picture of the flyer.

- tippy4


From: amerturk
To: tippy4
Subject: Re: Other: tippy4 sent a message about Black House by Peter Straub and Stephen King (2001, Hardcover) SIGNED!! #261052316504
Sent Date: Jun-23-12 13:34:49 PDT

Dear tippy4,

Thanks again for the info. I just assumed the letter was the enclosed flyer. Do you think the price is too high? If so, what do you think is a fair price for this. I'm only asking because it appears you are better informed on these then myself.

Kind Regards,

- amerturk


From: tippy4
To: amerturk
Subject: Re: Other: tippy4 sent a message about Black House by Peter Straub and Stephen King (2001, Hardcover) SIGNED!! #261052316504
Sent Date: Jun-23-12 13:26:39 PDT

Dear amerturk,

The letter calls the bookmark "the enclosed flyer".

Shame you did not get that.

- tippy4


From: amerturk
To: tippy4
Subject: Re: Other: tippy4 sent a message about Black House by Peter Straub and Stephen King (2001, Hardcover) SIGNED!! #261052316504
Sent Date: Jun-23-12 11:56:28 PDT

Dear tippy4,

Thanks for the information. I never received a bookmark. The book was shipped in a paper mailer btw which I thought was odd because it was from his wife written by hand (on the mailer).

- amerturk


From: tippy4
To: amerturk
Subject: Other: tippy4 sent a message about Black House by Peter Straub and Stephen King (2001, Hardcover) SIGNED!! #261052316504
Sent Date: Jun-23-12 11:53:53 PDT

Dear amerturk,

The signature on the letter is not an original...I have the exact same letter.

However, King should have included a card with the letter that looks like a book mark. THAT has an original signature on it.

- tippy4

[carbinworld]

Tippy,

Thanks for adding that! I was on the fence about this; I haven't yet sent my PayPal money. Until you sent this I was fully prepared to send him the $59, I knew it wasn't "signed in ink" as he described it, but figured it was an honest mistake on his part, so I was going to pay. Now I know otherwise. Screw him, I just sent him a message telling him that I wasn't paying for that. The money wouldn't break me, but he pissed me off! Not knowing & selling is one thing, but knowing he had misrepresented this and not pulling the auction isn't cool at all. I guess he'll be the pissed off one now!

[stkmw02]

If he has been contacted and chose to continue the auction anyway, you should also see if there's a way to warn the other interested bidders/buyers. Usually if the winner/buyer declines, the seller will either re-list or contact a runner up. Perhaps we can save someone else the $59 too??

[carbinworld]

He replied to my "cancellation" while I was driving to work. Boy was he pissed off! He will probably try to re-list, I'm gonna keep a watch on him. If he does, I will notify Ebay if his auction text is misleading in any way. I would have been OK if he had put in some kind of disclaimer after Tippy notified him. Tippy probably wasn't the only one. If he had said "may be facsimile signature" it would have been one thing, but "signed in black ink" was innacurate & he knew that Saturday at the latest. I was going to just suck it up & pay, but not after finding out that he had a chance to change his wording but choose not to. Caveat Emptor. Thanks to all here for saving me $59

[shnnrc01]

i bought the S/L 11/22/63 when it was released in November and have yet to receive it !!! i think the member is waiting for me to collect it in the flesh!

[stkmw02]

Ouch. I would definitely remind the seller you've paid for the item and politely ask when you might expect it, or request a refund if you're tired of waiting. If there hasn't been much/any communication between the purchase and now, there might have just been a misunderstanding?? Hopefully that can get resolved!

[tippy4]

Tippy,

Thanks for adding that! I was on the fence about this; I haven't yet sent my PayPal money. Until you sent this I was fully prepared to send him the $59, I knew it wasn't "signed in ink" as he described it, but figured it was an honest mistake on his part, so I was going to pay. Now I know otherwise. Screw him, I just sent him a message telling him that I wasn't paying for that. The money wouldn't break me, but he pissed me off! Not knowing & selling is one thing, but knowing he had misrepresented this and not pulling the auction isn't cool at all. I guess he'll be the pissed off one now!

And now the seller just emailed me and told me to go and fuck myself.

Hope you did not tell him it was me.

[Ben Staad]

Tippy,

Thanks for adding that! I was on the fence about this; I haven't yet sent my PayPal money. Until you sent this I was fully prepared to send him the $59, I knew it wasn't "signed in ink" as he described it, but figured it was an honest mistake on his part, so I was going to pay. Now I know otherwise. Screw him, I just sent him a message telling him that I wasn't paying for that. The money wouldn't break me, but he pissed me off! Not knowing & selling is one thing, but knowing he had misrepresented this and not pulling the auction isn't cool at all. I guess he'll be the pissed off one now!

And now the seller just emailed me and told me to go and fuck myself.

Hope you did not tell him it was me.

Ouch! Sounds like a pleasant fellow.

[stkmw02]

I could contact eBay customer service to report the seller and the listing. The listing is a fraudulent item, as it is not accurately described. The seller did not disclose all information regarding the item. The seller has now engaged in harassment against another eBay member. Since you did not BUY the item, you have no option to leave negative feedback. BUT carbinworld, you should certainly leave honest feedback for others to read.

[bdwyer19]

I could use some opinions on this signature please. I think it's legit, but just want to make sure. Also, $200 for a signed Pet Sematary with the dj in VG condition at best. Is that a good deal?

[Randall Flagg]

$200 for a VG+ Pet Sematary signed by King is a good price-IF the sig is not only legit, but consistent with King's signature at the time of release. It would be even more if dated close to the (believed to be) November 14, 1983 release.
I won't render an opinion on the sig-I have to go look up King's sig from that era.

[carlosdetweiller]

I have some reservations about that PET SEMATARY signature. I don't think I like it but would really like to see a larger picture if possible. My initial gut response is negative.