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

[bdwyer19]

One of our most watched forgers has returned

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-GIRL-WHO...item1c4beb287f

Mulleins

Wow... not even appearing under a new name. Well, I reported him already.

[AKC]

One of our most watched forgers has returned

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-GIRL-WHO...item1c4beb287f

Mulleins

Wow... not even appearing under a new name. Well, I reported him already.

Listed a few more....he's on a roll.

[F1racefan]

Wow. The sigs don't look far off to me. I am not sure i would have known they were fakes.

[Merlin1958]

Wow. The sigs don't look far off to me. I am not sure i would have known they were fakes.

Same here. I would have said they were "good". Very glad for the folks here!!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Wow. The sigs don't look far off to me. I am not sure i would have known they were fakes.

Same here. I would have said they were "good". Very glad for the folks here!!!

The signature is deliberately out of focus in the photographs, but if you look closely you can make out several hesitations in the loop.

It's a clear fake and the seller is utter scum!!!

[Lookwhoitis]

Here is a funny item:

A copy of Insomnia signed (supposedly) by ROBIN WILLIAMS

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSOMNIA-STE...item19f32d883f

Pretty cool, huh? Except King's Insomnia was not made into a film LOL and Robin Williams starred in the Christopher Nolan version of Insomnia which itself was an adaptation of a Norwegian film.

The guy offering this for sale hawks it with a "COA" but one isnt pictured and also sells autographed sports memorabilia. LOL

Let's just say I wouldnt feel to safe buying sigs of any type from this clown.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Here is a funny item:

A copy of Insomnia signed (supposedly) by ROBIN WILLIAMS

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSOMNIA-STE...item19f32d883f

Pretty cool, huh? Except King's Insomnia was not made into a film LOL and Robin Williams starred in the Christopher Nolan version of Insomnia which itself was an adaptation of a Norwegian film.

The guy offering this for sale hawks it with a "COA" but one isnt pictured and also sells autographed sports memorabilia. LOL

Let's just say I wouldnt feel to safe buying sigs of any type from this clown.

This has been listed by the same seller before (see post #7267) and it's an obvious fake...

[burial]

1 bid, $50. Seek opinions on sig:

Signed Everything's Eventual by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover)

1 bid, $50 seek opionions on sig:
[/B] Autographed (Signed) Needful Things by Stephen King (1991, Hardcover)

So what do you think about these sigs?

[frik]

Everything's Eventual: authentic King signature.
Needful things: looks good to me as well...but less certain than EE.

sk

[Br!an]

I like the Everything's Eventual.

I don't like the Needful Things.

[burial]

I like the Everything's Eventual.

I don't like the Needful Things.

don't you think that if one is fake... than buying the other one is risky?

[Br!an]

I won't buy from anyone selling anything sketchy.

The more I look at the Everything's Eventual, the less I like it.

I think you can do better. BTW this seller had this listed previously:

[jhanic]

Terrible.

John

[bdwyer19]

The seller said that he was given the books as a gift BH a friend who has since passed away. That sounded sketchy to me. Now, seeing the copy of Tommyknockers, I know to stay away.

[Stockerlone]

Something from Germany....

Spoiler:

German TGWLTG published 2000

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Something from Germany....

Spoiler:

German TGWLTG published 2000

Yuk! Terrible signature.

[jhanic]

Something from Germany....

Spoiler:

German TGWLTG published 2000

Yuk! Terrible signature.

Agreed.

John

[burial]

I won't buy from anyone selling anything sketchy.

The more I look at the Everything's Eventual, the less I like it.

I think you can do better. BTW this seller had this listed previously:

Br!an... where did you got his previous listing?

[OneFathom]

I won't buy from anyone selling anything sketchy.

The more I look at the Everything's Eventual, the less I like it.

I think you can do better. BTW this seller had this listed previously:

Before we burn this guy at the stake, I actually contacted this seller about this particular book. I said, quite frankly, that it was a terrible forgery and should be taken down. After having a conversation with him through ebay and showing him other examples of legit King sigs (via Tom Folio's site), he also agreed it was bad and took down the posting, thanking me for bringing it to his attention. He was very appreciative of the insight. Just my two cents on the matter...

[Merlin1958]

Fair enough I would suppose.

[Br!an]

I won't buy from anyone selling anything sketchy.

The more I look at the Everything's Eventual, the less I like it.

I think you can do better. BTW this seller had this listed previously:

Br!an... where did you got his previous listing?

Here's the listing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-...p2047675.l2557

[goheat]

Everything's Eventual: authentic King signature.
Needful things: looks good to me as well...but less certain than EE.

sk

Looks like someone got Everything's Eventual for $190.00. Good deal if authentic!

[_PCC_]

Hello all,

A bit of information on this book. This is a First Edition Gunslinger with a near fine dust jacket, clean boards and a tight spine. It is a very good example of this book, with one exception. It was purchased by a friend of mine in Japan, in late 2003, from Tim Miller of Flatsigned.com I was not aware of her decision to purchase this or I would have strongly advised her against it. I am not sure if Tim is a member of this board, but he is scum, and should be in jail. I am only glad that my friend did not live long enough to know that there are unscrupulous sellers out there, or it would have broken her heart. Her collection notes were very detailed, and in the comment line for this item she wrote that the original website picture was different from the current copy. All attempts to return were unanswered.

I am 100% positive that the signature is fake, as I have examined it closely with a 7x magnifier to spot at least 12 hesitations that Stephen's signature/writing does not contain. You are all welcome to voice your opinions, but that is not why I am showing you this today. As the book has been left to me, there is no way I would include this in my collection, nor would I ever try to sell it as is with the indication that I am not sure about the signature. Everything in my collection is 100% authentic. Tim's reputation all but confirms that he peddles in garbage, and is a bottom dweller.

That being said, the book is rare and as it is 1 of 10,000, it should have a better fate than at the back of my fireplace. I would like your opinions on what you would do, if the situation was reversed. Would you cover it with a book plate? Cross out the inscription with a marker? Remarque the entire page to erase the offending words? Acetone does not work as it is over 10 years old and was a roller-ball. The ink is permanent. If this was a Revival, or something with a 1,000,000 print run, I wouldn't be having this dilemma. That would be kindling during this cold winter now. The Gunslinger is one of my favorite stories and I love Michael's art. I just can't do that.

That is what I had to say. Any comments, opinions, or matches would be appreciated.

Happy New Year everyone.
Take care.
Gerald

My suggestion would be to contact Donald M. Grant and ask if they used the same paper stock for the 3rd edition Gunslinger. If the page itself is identical I would use it in rebinding. DMG may even have an extra page lying around. But even if it was rebound it would be worth less. Whoever did this will rot in hell.

[RC65]

Hello all,

A bit of information on this book. This is a First Edition Gunslinger with a near fine dust jacket, clean boards and a tight spine. It is a very good example of this book, with one exception. It was purchased by a friend of mine in Japan, in late 2003, from Tim Miller of Flatsigned.com I was not aware of her decision to purchase this or I would have strongly advised her against it. I am not sure if Tim is a member of this board, but he is scum, and should be in jail. I am only glad that my friend did not live long enough to know that there are unscrupulous sellers out there, or it would have broken her heart. Her collection notes were very detailed, and in the comment line for this item she wrote that the original website picture was different from the current copy. All attempts to return were unanswered.

I am 100% positive that the signature is fake, as I have examined it closely with a 7x magnifier to spot at least 12 hesitations that Stephen's signature/writing does not contain. You are all welcome to voice your opinions, but that is not why I am showing you this today. As the book has been left to me, there is no way I would include this in my collection, nor would I ever try to sell it as is with the indication that I am not sure about the signature. Everything in my collection is 100% authentic. Tim's reputation all but confirms that he peddles in garbage, and is a bottom dweller.

That being said, the book is rare and as it is 1 of 10,000, it should have a better fate than at the back of my fireplace. I would like your opinions on what you would do, if the situation was reversed. Would you cover it with a book plate? Cross out the inscription with a marker? Remarque the entire page to erase the offending words? Acetone does not work as it is over 10 years old and was a roller-ball. The ink is permanent. If this was a Revival, or something with a 1,000,000 print run, I wouldn't be having this dilemma. That would be kindling during this cold winter now. The Gunslinger is one of my favorite stories and I love Michael's art. I just can't do that.

That is what I had to say. Any comments, opinions, or matches would be appreciated.

Happy New Year everyone.
Take care.
Gerald

My suggestion would be to contact Donald M. Grant and ask if they used the same paper stock for the 3rd edition Gunslinger. If the page itself is identical I would use it in rebinding. DMG may even have an extra page lying around. But even if it was rebound it would be worth less. Whoever did this will rot in hell.

I would take an easier route (and perhaps? less expensive). In the same way that new tattoos are often done to cover up old, unwanted tattoos, I would contact an artist (e.g. Glenn Chardbourne, et al) to do a remarque that covers that up by somehow incorporating its lines into new art. Example:




A remarque cover-up may not be as easy as a remarque cover-up, but I would think it's still feasible.

[stroppygoblin]

Gerald, I would try to attend a signing where SK is willing to sign any book (yes I know it doesn't happen often, but you are a patient man right?)
Show him the book - explain you know it's a forgery and ask him to cross it out and sign it as the 'real 'Stephen King'. Now the book is authentic, has a real signature and a nice story.