Originally Posted by pickle
Your conversion was perfect.
Cheers
Mulleins
Cumberland VA
Cheers
Mulleins
Cumberland VA
wow that wasnt bad for a guesslol, maybe i am starting to learn stuff lol
... From the keyboard of Kevin
"A gunslinger knows pride - that invisible bone that keeps the neck stiff."
"Officer Benzyck! It's good to see you and there's some jam right there on your collar, praise God!"- Rev. Earl Harrigan
Reported each of the eleven Stephen King auctions.I know we've already talked about this seller:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-Kings-Ba...3A1|240%3A1318
allbookedup
I just want to make sure none of the bidders on his auctions are our friends on this site.
Just looking out for each other
Mulleins
Cumberland VA
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
I always hesitate and eventually walk (or navigate) away if it seems a starting bid is ridiculously low--I mean, of course I'd love to pay 20 bucks and get a great peice for my collection, but someone "parting with" their "beleoved colelction" due to hardship & need of cash would at least TRY to make some money on it, right?
YOU MUST CHILL. I HAVE HIDDEN YOUR KEYS.
I don't think starting bids count for much. Sometimes it's a good strategic move to start bidding at a really low price, I think.
I always hesitate and eventually walk (or navigate) away if it seems a starting bid is ridiculously low--I mean, of course I'd love to pay 20 bucks and get a great peice for my collection, but someone "parting with" their "beleoved colelction" due to hardship & need of cash would at least TRY to make some money on it, right?
I agree... the lower the starting bid, the more people you get involved and the more "lookers" you attract... it gets put on more "watch lists" etc. It's a good strategy, so long as you have a reserve, just in case.
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
Remember, Remember, The Fifth of November, The Gunpowder, Treason, and Plot.
Actually, I don't bother with 'reserve' auctions myself...because then it's obviously not selling for a cheap price, so I don't bother trying to guess the seller's intentions...
allbookedup auctions are no longer running. All are gone not just the King auctions. And now their status is Not a registered user
*sings that queen song*
Another one bites the dust...
... From the keyboard of Kevin
"A gunslinger knows pride - that invisible bone that keeps the neck stiff."
"Officer Benzyck! It's good to see you and there's some jam right there on your collar, praise God!"- Rev. Earl Harrigan
Yes!!!
John
That's FANTASTIC news Hutch and good job bringing this guy to our attention.
Excellent kudos goes to everyone here who took the time to share feelings of concern with Ebay. We can't win all of them all the time but we can go to bed thinking we've helped save some people from grief.
A Christmas present they won't know they've received.
Merry Christmas
Mulleins
Cumberland VA
Score one for the good guys.
Way to go!
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260338132491
Just reported this one. Obvious fake.
reported too
... From the keyboard of Kevin
"A gunslinger knows pride - that invisible bone that keeps the neck stiff."
"Officer Benzyck! It's good to see you and there's some jam right there on your collar, praise God!"- Rev. Earl Harrigan
Um....
That is FUNNY !!!!!!
The Man In Black Fled Across The Desert...
...And The Gunslinger Followed.
“I’m always on the Batman rule, sir.” - Kate Kane / Detective Comics 857
"It is the story, not he who tells it." Except to us collectors who have to put limits somewhere. - jhanic
That really was one of the worst attempts i have seen in a while
... From the keyboard of Kevin
"A gunslinger knows pride - that invisible bone that keeps the neck stiff."
"Officer Benzyck! It's good to see you and there's some jam right there on your collar, praise God!"- Rev. Earl Harrigan
reported.
UPDATE:He did respond to my request. I got caught up in getting ready for family and Christmas. Sending the signature and story his way today.
As soon as I hear back, I'll post the identical information here, and a day later post the REAL story behind it all.
Just having some fun. It's worth the $4
Mulleins
Cumberland VA
The Ebay signature guru never got back with me.
So, I am going to post the same information that was sent to him, starting tomorrow morning. Let's have some fun with this. I know the true story behind this signature.
Rules of the game:
1. Don't just respond with it's a fake or it's real. Defend your feelings on it.
2. No one is going to judge your decision. Defend your feelings with freedom.
I will reveal the story on January 1st of how this King signature came about.
So, let's play "Is it Real or Is it Fake?" Stay tuned for more information.
Mulleins
Cumberland VA
Is it REAL or is it FAKE game
It's time to play "Is it REAL or is it FAKE?
The following story of this signature came from a very well known book seller in the collecting world of Stephen King:
Stephen King did a signing for “On Writing” at BookMarc’s bookstore in Bangor October 26th 2000.
King signed my copy of “On Writing” as seen sitting on the table in front of him (see picture), but he also graciously signed my Insomnia gift edition, also seen in picture being handed to him. This picture from the signing is being used by LilJas Library in the story of the signing that took place in October.
King signed my copy of Insomnia with a Sharpie. After King signed it, he stood up and pointed out that it’s the worst King signature he’s ever done. King, recognizing it was a gift edition and not something he could just turn around and offer his signature again in another book, apologized. I told him, with a smile, I will take this book with this signature. It has character.
Just as a side note. The Insomnia in discussion is the gift edition as shown in the picture being handed to King.
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I say bullshit. I don't like how the T has a "stall" in it and I don't like the fact the swoop from the end of the N in Stephen does not make the correct arc, and also doesn't continue over at least to, if not past the K in King.
I say no way. Mostly because of the way he transitions from the "K" to his "i" in King
Let me know when I can jump in with a couple sigs...
It looks good to me. The S and the K are what I am basing my judgment from. They look good. The rest of his signature looks rushed.
I know that my signature is never the same. The two prominent first letters of my signature are usually consistent but the rest of the letters tend to vary.
It will be interesting to find out the truth.
Life is a garden...dig it!
All I can say for certain is that the signature raises my bullshit button. It is conceivable that the story is true, but for some reason I cannot articulate, it doesn't ring right. Allowing the guy to get his book signed (King might would but his publisher likely would not), the convienience of the picture , the sharpie, all of it just seems... wrong. Forget the signature for a moment, the story doesn't seem right.
The signature looks horrible also, but I've made some winners in my life too. The way it stutters at the bottom of the "T", the "N" in King doesn't look right, and add that to the story? I don't buy it and wouldn't spend my money. I cry fake.
Oh, that and the fact that I can't find the picture on the site referenced.
Margaret Emmie Mackey Catoe, you are, have been, and always will be my soulmate, and I love you.
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I'm no good at saying why. I generally just go with instinct or a feeling. I think it's real, although a bad signature. The story does sound a little false though...maybe embellished.
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