see, this kind of shit pisses me off. i am trying to save up to afford a signed rose madder or bag of bones and this fucktard comes along and probably signes his own copy of rose madder and puts it out there. and thinks that because he puts that fucking "disclaimer" on the listing that makes it okay?Originally Posted by Hutch
i reported every single item and had a little chat session with an ebay rep.
yeah, i'm a vindictive bitch!
This current batch came from some guy's ex-wife, I remember about a month ago it was from a local book dealer. He's sold about five copies of each title, so I'm fairly confident if his collection was that large, we'd know who he is, no?see, this kind of shit pisses me off. i am trying to save up to afford a signed rose madder or bag of bones and this fucktard comes along and probably signes his own copy of rose madder and puts it out there. and thinks that because he puts that fucking "disclaimer" on the listing that makes it okay?
i reported every single item and had a little chat session with an ebay rep.
yeah, i'm a vindictive bitch!
Actually, you're doing the right thing and being a responsible collector.yeah, i'm a vindictive bitch!
I swear, I'm scared to death to buy some stuff off eBay because I'm so unsure.
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Well I bit the bullet and bought this. I paid too much ($117 shipped), but I wanted it.Well, just by itself, I don't think the flyer would be worth more than $50 or so. IIRC, they were sent to people on the waiting list for signatures from King's office. In order to get rid of the backlog King sent everyone on the waiting list a first edition of BLACK HOUSE. Inside each book was a letter from King explaining what he was doing and the flyer with the signature.
At least that is the way I remember it. I was not on the waiting list so I didn't get one first hand but I did buy a set (book, letter, signed flyer) on eBay.
There are two versions of this piece.
One is "bookmark-shaped" and one is "postcard-shaped"
I now have both.
You are correct Bob in that there was a copy of Black House and a letter that came with this. About a year ago, a guy on ebay had just the letter and book for sale (he did not have the signed card), and he assured me the letter had an original signature. Well, when it arrived, I could clearly see the letter did not contain an original signature, and after several emails, I was able to convice him and got my money back.
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
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WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
Congratulations! I did not know about the two versions. Thanks for pointing that out.
My copy of BLACK HOUSE has the "bookmark-shaped" version. Do you know how King distributed the "postcard-shaped" version and to whom?
Hey turtlesong, I have a signed copy of Bag of Bones for sale. Check out my signature. I would even take payments as long as you promise not to be a vindictive bitch to me!see, this kind of shit pisses me off. i am trying to save up to afford a signed rose madder or bag of bones and this fucktard comes along and probably signes his own copy of rose madder and puts it out there. and thinks that because he puts that fucking "disclaimer" on the listing that makes it okay?
i reported every single item and had a little chat session with an ebay rep.
yeah, i'm a vindictive bitch!
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
.
.
WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
I do not.Congratulations! I did not know about the two versions. Thanks for pointing that out.
My copy of BLACK HOUSE has the "bookmark-shaped" version. Do you know how King distributed the "postcard-shaped" version and to whom?
As far as I can tell, they are identical in wording and images. They only differ in size.
I have never seen another "postcard-shaped" version like this, so that's why I was willing to pay a little more for it. I have seen three or four of the "bookmark-shaped" versions on ebay in the last year or so.
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
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.
WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
Hey turtlesong, I have a signed copy of Bag of Bones for sale. Check out my signature. I would even take payments as long as you promise not to be a vindictive bitch to me!see, this kind of shit pisses me off. i am trying to save up to afford a signed rose madder or bag of bones and this fucktard comes along and probably signes his own copy of rose madder and puts it out there. and thinks that because he puts that fucking "disclaimer" on the listing that makes it okay?
i reported every single item and had a little chat session with an ebay rep.
yeah, i'm a vindictive bitch!
I am a vindictive bitch to everyone! a vindictive turtlebear bitch to be precise!
payments you say?
(oops, did that slip out?) let me speaketh with my better half and see what he has to say.
::wanders away eating cookies and grumbling - unless he wants to sleep on the couch he better KNOW what to say Mr."I now own three mustangs"::
$325 hunk of junk
here's a $325 hunk of junk
http://cgi.ebay.com/CHRISTINE-Stephe...d=p3286.c0.m14
Yup. Reported
This collecting stuff is a sickness! ~Patrick
somebody actually bought that p.o.s. using buy it now.
That sucks.
This collecting stuff is a sickness! ~Patrick
Yup, gotta agree
By the way folks, I am alive and WELL. I know some of you guys have been asking after me (and I genuinely love ya for it) but my nightmares are fiscal, not health. Fighting to repel boarders at the moment, though mortgage is taking front of stage.
And gsvec - I think your "signature" of your father is inspired and very touching.
Calla Wolf
Thanks, Ceri.I've missed ya!
This collecting stuff is a sickness! ~Patrick
Well, MY life is complete. All that has gone before was merely a prelude to the momentous event of today. It appears I have made Tim Miller's (flatsigned.com) mailing list!
A short while ago I received, in my e-mail inbox, TIM MILLER'S FLATSIGNED HOT SHEET. The disclaimer identifies ME as a "FlatSigned Customer or Subscriber." WTF?
In the current issue, which promises "weekly updates on Closing FlatSigned Book Auctions for Avid Collectors," he offers up a later printing of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, signed by Barack Obama. I kid you not. Here is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Barack-Obama-SIG...QQcmdZViewItem
Is anyone else as confused as to Obama's connection to this book as I am?
Too bad we can't tell who those two bidders are or we could email them and ask, cuz I don't get it either!!
Oh, and congrats on being added to the best mailing list of all times!!
This collecting stuff is a sickness! ~Patrick
$4550 and the reserve not met is a lot of money! I can't figure out the attraction either.
John
The book deals with Race issues and Obama is of African American descent.
Still, it adds no value in my eyes.
Um ... that's weird. Just saying.
A true firewasp ninja would never wear such a ridiculous sweater.
There's logic in nonsense.
Give me all the bacon and eggs you have.
Never guess what I found in my spam folder - Flatsigned's newsletter! Although I'm honored to be considered in a class with Bob, I could've lived without this one.How on earth did I get on the list?
This collecting stuff is a sickness! ~Patrick
wow. i am jealous of your obvious importance to the collecting world. YOU are a FlatSigned Customer/Subscriber! ::swoons:: will you die happy now?
I was wondering if anyone else got that email. I too somehow managed to get on that list, though i never recall signing up for any such thing from Flatsigned !!
I too wondered about the Obama signed To Kill a Mckingbird, i knew race was a issue of the book, but still kind of a stretch !!
Yeah, I get that. It just seems almost demeaning to have asked him to sign it. I mean, I can't see Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, etc. signing that book, knowing that the only reason they were asked to sign it is because they were Black. I wonder if Obama even looked at what he was being asked to sign? No way of knowing, of course, just something I am wondering about. Would Obama feel honored if I asked him to sign my copy of ROOTS? I guess I just don't like Tim Miller and like to find faults with his books.The book deals with Race issues and Obama is of African American descent.
Assuming Obama did sign itYeah, I get that. It just seems almost demeaning to have asked him to sign it. I mean, I can't see Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, etc. signing that book, knowing that the only reason they were asked to sign it is because they were Black. I wonder if Obama even looked at what he was being asked to sign? No way of knowing, of course, just something I am wondering about. Would Obama feel honored if I asked him to sign my copy of ROOTS? I guess I just don't like Tim Miller and like to find faults with his books.The book deals with Race issues and Obama is of African American descent.
Here I was feeling left out so I checked my spam folder and there was the Flatsigned newsletter. I KNOW I've never dealt with them. I left it in the folder.
John
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