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

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Operation "Bring Down The Wall" update:

What happened to brennan2984 EBay listings?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/brennan2984/...84.m1423.l2654

Ralph

[bdwyer19]

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

[surly]

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

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

Ralph

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

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

[remyzaguan]

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

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

Thank you.

[tippy4]

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

Was that a Weird Science reference?

Nice work Ralph!

[subie09lega]

Was that a Weird Science reference?

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

[Br!an]

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

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King...item2ec937f9ed

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

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

Let's see what happens.

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

Taken down:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King...item2ec937f9ed

[carlosdetweiller]

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

[Joe315]

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

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

[Room 217 Caretaker]

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

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

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

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

Ralph

[Randall Flagg]

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

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

Thank you.

Looks fine to me.

[Randall Flagg]

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

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

Ralph

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

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

We have the add reputation button.

[TwistedNadine]

remyzaguan I think its good. Welcome to the boards!

[TwistedNadine]

We have the add reputation button.

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

[EXPLORER]

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

You do have a point and I am sure it occurs on occasion, However repeat offenders are too common.

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

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

[EXPLORER]

We have the add reputation button.

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

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

[bdwyer19]

We have the add reputation button.

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

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

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

[bdwyer19]

We have the add reputation button.

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

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

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

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

[Randall Flagg]

We have the add reputation button.

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

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

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

Underneath the member's avatar and info is a six point star. Click on that and insert comment.

[bdwyer19]

We have the add reputation button.

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

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

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

Underneath the member's avatar and info is a six point star. Click on that and insert comment.

Thank you, sir!

[redsoxfan565]

Thank you for the work on this Ralph.

[Randall Flagg]

Two words: Nope



Stephen King THINNER **SIGNED Special ABA Edition w/ COA** 1st Softcover NF+/






























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

[remyzaguan]

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

[TwistedNadine]

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

And we're glad to have you here!

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

Someone's bored

[Cook]

New fakes in town or is this a repeat offender?

ebay: garysautog