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

[Beverly Marsh]

Hey all. I'm not sure where else to ask this but could some of you give me some tips on the best way to sell on eBay? NO, I am not selling my books or opening an eBay business. I have a whole mess of vinyl records that are mostly horror soundtracks that I'm thinking of selling. I just don't listen to them enough(most have never been listened to) and would rather put my money elsewhere(books!). I want to sell them as a lot and not individually because there are too many and I don't have the time. I sold some DVD's and stuff a few years ago just to clear them out but I'm no expert by far on the matter. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

[Pasiuk57]

I sell a bunch on there. It's real easy to get started. Especially if you have a paypal account.
Just go to Ebay.com and click on selling.
Real easy!

[Randall Flagg]

Vinyl is heavy. Shipping is expensive and grading is tough.
I'd look for a local shop first.
If not, then look on ebay for what you consider to be the 10 most valuable.
Don't look at for sale prices, look at actual sold prices.

[Rahfa]

I'm not sure this is the best thread to ask this question!

"Hey, I'm going to be a questionable seller, so what tricks can I use to scam people..." Haha

But, seriously, another thing to think about is do you want to sell them as ONE big lot that will probably make you less money, but will let you sell them all at once and be done with it...OR do you sell them as single albums which makes more money, but over a longer time and with the added hassle of multiple shipments.

Neither is better or worse, but something to consider about what your time's worth to you.

[becca69]

Guy bought it for $340 last week....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Thr...sAAOSwHoFXsdjz

Wonder if ever sold the Plant set he scored awhile back?

Blatant, un-apologetic gouging......Hope it sits there forever. For that price, likely will.

The set with the scribbled out names? He lowered the price to $8500 and relisted it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-PLANT-Vo...oAAOSwbYZXcb0T

He also has this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHARLIE-THE-...oAAOSwtnpXoR5Q

Not sure how he can say the other two signatures are part of the book.

But hey, its on sale for $100 off.

Why would they destroy a perfectly good limited edition book?? And was the King sig cut out of a book too?

[Beverly Marsh]

I'm not sure this is the best thread to ask this question!

"Hey, I'm going to be a questionable seller, so what tricks can I use to scam people..." Haha

But, seriously, another thing to think about is do you want to sell them as ONE big lot that will probably make you less money, but will let you sell them all at once and be done with it...OR do you sell them as single albums which makes more money, but over a longer time and with the added hassle of multiple shipments.

Neither is better or worse, but something to consider about what your time's worth to you.

Lol, after going through this thread over the past few months one certainly would learn how to scam!
I took Jerome's advice and checked for local shops and while there were a couple it was either store credit or way underpriced. I decided to list them as a lot because I just don't have the time to list each one individually and while I will undoubtedly get less money that way I am just not a frequent seller and when I'm ready to get rid of something I want it GONE. It's already up to a decent amount with 18 watchers and 5 days left so we'll see how it plays out......
Thanks for chiming in fellas!

[Randall Flagg]

Feels odd. King didn't usually (if at all) do his "G" that way circa 1992.

STEPHEN KING THE DARK HALF - HAND SIGNED FIRST EDITION (Not a Bookplate) 1st/1st

[Cook]

Feels odd. King didn't usually (if at all) do his "G" that way circa 1992.

STEPHEN KING THE DARK HALF - HAND SIGNED FIRST EDITION (Not a Bookplate) 1st/1st

[carlosdetweiller]

I agree. No bueno.

[surly]

What do you think of this one? I don't love it, but i've been wrong before:

[Fsmdr]

What do you think of this one? I don't love it, but i've been wrong before:
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I think that's a fake.

[jsmcmullen92]

To Quote Mr Jackson "No bueno."

[Randall Flagg]

虚假

[becca69]

What do you think of this one? I don't love it, but i've been wrong before:

If it's fake, it's very good.

[Beverly Marsh]

Let me start by apologizing twice here..
First, if these items have already been posted I apologize. A lot of pictures don't show up on my work computer.
Second, also due to my work computer I cannot get on eBay(apparently the government doesn't like auctioning during work hours as you can see it doesn't stop me from here!) Anyway, there are two signed Cell's up right now but I can't post the links. If one or two kind souls have a minute could you check and see what you think of the sigs? One has a starting bid of around $50 I believe and the other is a BIN of $599(which I would NOT pay, I would make an offer)This one also has a pic of SK signing but ya never know.....
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks! I missed the one David had so am in search of another.....
Speaking of eBay there is a Frankenstein S/L up for over $800 This is one I've been after for quite some time but that's too much for that. Thought about making an offer of under $500 but that practically cuts it in half so pretty sure the answer will be NO. Lol.

[Br!an]

Lori, the tiggermew one is definitely not authentic. All of their sold books are forgeries too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing

I don't much like the other one either. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE

[peripheral]

Lori, the tiggermew one is definitely not authentic. All of their sold books are forgeries too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing

I don't much like the other one either. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE

I'm with Brian. I have no doubt the first is fake. The second is rushed and messy, but may be authentic - I still wouldn't want it in my collection.

[Beverly Marsh]

Thanks so much guys. That first one looked pretty sketchy and I was uneasy with the second one as well but wanted to get some opinions to be sure. Much appreciated!

[divemaster]

I think the second one is probably legit. But it is rushed and fugly.

[Randall Flagg]

Anyone have successful transactions with this seller?
Singapore seems a strange place to have so many King books.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/honvie/m.htm...p2047675.l2562

[peripheral]

Anyone have successful transactions with this seller?
Singapore seems a strange place to have so many King books.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/honvie/m.htm...p2047675.l2562

I thought the same thing. I've not purchased from him, but I've messaged him re an item that's now sold. He seems to have appropriate knowledge of his King stuff and his ebay feedback is good.

[webstar1000]

Anyone have successful transactions with this seller?
Singapore seems a strange place to have so many King books.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/honvie/m.htm...p2047675.l2562

I stayed away... shipping is crazy to Canada even though some of the books are going for GOOD prices.

[amd013]

Lori, the tiggermew one is definitely not authentic. All of their sold books are forgeries too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing

I don't much like the other one either. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE

I'm with Brian. I have no doubt the first is fake. The second is rushed and messy, but may be authentic - I still wouldn't want it in my collection.

I am pretty sure the book for sale, and the book Stephen is signing in the picture aren't the same, as he is clearly signing at an angle, whereas the signature in the book for sale is parallel to the title.

[RC65]

Lori, the tiggermew one is definitely not authentic. All of their sold books are forgeries too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing

I don't much like the other one either. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE

I'm with Brian. I have no doubt the first is fake. The second is rushed and messy, but may be authentic - I still wouldn't want it in my collection.

I am pretty sure the book for sale, and the book Stephen is signing in the picture aren't the same, as he is clearly signing at an angle, whereas the signature in the book for sale is parallel to the title.

Good eye. Even if that is his stock photo, that alone would be enough for me to stay away since it's clear he's representing that particular book as the one signed in the photo. Where there's smoke there's fire, and he's already suspicious out of the gate.

[tippy4]

What do you think of this one? I don't love it, but i've been wrong before:

If it's fake, it's very good.

I do not love this signature, and would not buy it.