Intriguing Stephen King/King Related/Dark Tower Auctions-Sales

[tippy4]

I am puzzled.
Puzzled about the signature, puzzled about the whole matting and framing of the photo and nameplate idea...
Stephen King Autograph Display (Professionally Framed With Museum Glass)

I like the piece, but when I look at the seller's other items, I get nervous.

He has way too many signed books for sale.

His signed Cujo looks legit.

[carlosdetweiller]

I am puzzled.
Puzzled about the signature, puzzled about the whole matting and framing of the photo and nameplate idea...
Stephen King Autograph Display (Professionally Framed With Museum Glass)

The seller says he is open to questions.

[Randall Flagg]

I am puzzled.
Puzzled about the signature, puzzled about the whole matting and framing of the photo and nameplate idea...
Stephen King Autograph Display (Professionally Framed With Museum Glass)

The seller says he is open to questions.

Puzzled is different than inquiring. Although I did ask him where he gets his ideas from.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ms6dmtwE4

[carlosdetweiller]

I am puzzled.
Puzzled about the signature, puzzled about the whole matting and framing of the photo and nameplate idea...
Stephen King Autograph Display (Professionally Framed With Museum Glass)

The seller says he is open to questions.

Puzzled is different than inquiring. Although I did ask him where he gets his ideas from.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ms6dmtwE4

I got a good laugh from that the first time you posted it and it made me laugh again today. Thanks!

I see similar framing and mounting of cut signatures in touristy stores. Really popular in Cooperstown, NY in the stores close to the baseball Hall of Fame. Someone will take say Ty Cobb's signature from an old check or bill or something and mount it with a large photo of Cobb and maybe a ticket stub or something and price it really high. I think things like that really sell to the peripheral fan or impulse buyer. I've seen cut signatures from movie stars done that way a lot too.

[cit74]

I am puzzled.
Puzzled about the signature, puzzled about the whole matting and framing of the photo and nameplate idea...
Stephen King Autograph Display (Professionally Framed With Museum Glass)

The seller says he is open to questions.

Puzzled is different than inquiring. Although I did ask him where he gets his ideas from.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ms6dmtwE4

Cool video - and answer - that was the same bookstore Hugh was in during his tour (although I did not ask him that question).

[cit74]

I am puzzled.
Puzzled about the signature, puzzled about the whole matting and framing of the photo and nameplate idea...
Stephen King Autograph Display (Professionally Framed With Museum Glass)

The seller says he is open to questions.

Puzzled is different than inquiring. Although I did ask him where he gets his ideas from.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ms6dmtwE4

I got a good laugh from that the first time you posted it and it made me laugh again today. Thanks!

I see similar framing and mounting of cut signatures in touristy stores. Really popular in Cooperstown, NY in the stores close to the baseball Hall of Fame. Someone will take say Ty Cobb's signature from an old check or bill or something and mount it with a large photo of Cobb and maybe a ticket stub or something and price it really high. I think things like that really sell to the peripheral fan or impulse buyer. I've seen cut signatures from movie stars done that way a lot too.

So do you think the signature was taken (cut) from a book that was in horrible shape then? or just a signature they got on an index card

[Randall Flagg]

The clip never fails to amuse (if played ~2 years).

[Robert Fulman]

I ordered a Skeleton Crew proof from him yesterday when he had it listed for $25 .
A few hours later i got an email saying it was a typo , it should read $625
Now it seems the price is even higher .

During my recent communications with Copper Dragon Books I found Mark to be a nice guy, but one thing I noticed is that almost every book I inquired about seems to have been listed at the wrong price. For example the signed THINNER ARC had a price tag of $140 but the actual price will be $395, and the Sherlock Holmes anthology is listed at $100 but will go for $500 (including the stapled Doctor's Case 'proof addendum').

That said, I'm looking forward to seeing what he's going to list next (he said there will be more).

When the listings first appeared I saw a fine proof of CHRISTINE listed for $55. But when I put in in my shopping basket it was $455. I think that was a glitch in ABE rather than an error on Mark's part but something seems a little off here.

Bait and switch?

I guess you're right Bob. What I meant was that I hadn't considered that glitches in the ABE website could also affect the pricing, until you pointed it out.

I see what you are saying. It's odd though, isn't it? I've never seen anything similar with other ABE sellers.

I guess you're right Bob. What I meant was that I hadn't considered that glitches in the ABE website could also affect the pricing, until you pointed it out.

I see what you are saying. It's odd though, isn't it? I've never seen anything similar with other ABE sellers.

Here is the answer:

"We had the Homebase program glitch out on us a few times and it closed down while doing data entry on the books. Bringing it back up everything looked fine but when the listings were uploaded some of the prices came up wrong. I hope I have caught everything by now and we are doing shorter runs before uploading and the glitch has not repeated."

These posts are nearly a year old, but poor Copper Dragon is apparently having these same problems again. I bought a Plume "Drawing of the Three" special reading copy for $10, but he e-mailed me back saying that the price was actually $55, and that I would have to send him an extra $45 (presumably outside of abebooks, which avoids some fees, I'm sure) or I could cancel the order myself (also presumably because if he cancelled the order it would impact his seller rating). Unfortunately for him, I have a pretty good memory for things I have read on the internet (it is rarely a useful skill), and this discussion from last year resonated with me. It's a small amount of money, but annoying nonetheless.

Back on topic, here is another copy of the same book, in "fine, unread" condition for $28 (LINK). I am intrigued by what the real price would be if someone tried to buy it.

[tippy4]

I am puzzled.
Puzzled about the signature, puzzled about the whole matting and framing of the photo and nameplate idea...
Stephen King Autograph Display (Professionally Framed With Museum Glass)

The seller says he is open to questions.

Puzzled is different than inquiring. Although I did ask him where he gets his ideas from.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ms6dmtwE4

I got a good laugh from that the first time you posted it and it made me laugh again today. Thanks!

I see similar framing and mounting of cut signatures in touristy stores. Really popular in Cooperstown, NY in the stores close to the baseball Hall of Fame. Someone will take say Ty Cobb's signature from an old check or bill or something and mount it with a large photo of Cobb and maybe a ticket stub or something and price it really high. I think things like that really sell to the peripheral fan or impulse buyer. I've seen cut signatures from movie stars done that way a lot too.

So do you think the signature was taken (cut) from a book that was in horrible shape then? or just a signature they got on an index card

I emailed him.

It is an index card.

Who brings a an index card to a signing?

[cit74]

someone who wants to hang it on their wall in a fancy museum grade frame, picture and name plate

Now at least I know what to bring to Joe Hill signing...forget Locke and Key - just a stack of index cards

[Randall Flagg]

I ordered a Skeleton Crew proof from him yesterday when he had it listed for $25 .
A few hours later i got an email saying it was a typo , it should read $625
Now it seems the price is even higher .

During my recent communications with Copper Dragon Books I found Mark to be a nice guy, but one thing I noticed is that almost every book I inquired about seems to have been listed at the wrong price. For example the signed THINNER ARC had a price tag of $140 but the actual price will be $395, and the Sherlock Holmes anthology is listed at $100 but will go for $500 (including the stapled Doctor's Case 'proof addendum').

That said, I'm looking forward to seeing what he's going to list next (he said there will be more).

When the listings first appeared I saw a fine proof of CHRISTINE listed for $55. But when I put in in my shopping basket it was $455. I think that was a glitch in ABE rather than an error on Mark's part but something seems a little off here.

Bait and switch?

I guess you're right Bob. What I meant was that I hadn't considered that glitches in the ABE website could also affect the pricing, until you pointed it out.

I see what you are saying. It's odd though, isn't it? I've never seen anything similar with other ABE sellers.

I guess you're right Bob. What I meant was that I hadn't considered that glitches in the ABE website could also affect the pricing, until you pointed it out.

I see what you are saying. It's odd though, isn't it? I've never seen anything similar with other ABE sellers.

Here is the answer:

"We had the Homebase program glitch out on us a few times and it closed down while doing data entry on the books. Bringing it back up everything looked fine but when the listings were uploaded some of the prices came up wrong. I hope I have caught everything by now and we are doing shorter runs before uploading and the glitch has not repeated."

These posts are nearly a year old, but poor Copper Dragon is apparently having these same problems again. I bought a Plume "Drawing of the Three" special reading copy for $10, but he e-mailed me back saying that the price was actually $55, and that I would have to send him an extra $45 (presumably outside of abebooks, which avoids some fees, I'm sure) or I could cancel the order myself (also presumably because if he cancelled the order it would impact his seller rating). Unfortunately for him, I have a pretty good memory for things I have read on the internet (it is rarely a useful skill), and this discussion from last year resonated with me. It's a small amount of money, but annoying nonetheless.

Back on topic, here is another copy of the same book, in "fine, unread" condition for $28 (LINK). I am intrigued by what the real price would be if someone tried to buy it.

Probably need to move a couple of these posts over to the seller BS thread, but I will state this:
Mark Anderson from Copper Dragon Books is a lying thief!

Sue me Mark...

[Jimimck]

Probably need to move a couple of these posts over to the seller BS thread, but I will state this:
Mark Anderson from Copper Dragon Books is a lying thief!

Sue me Mark...

Sounds like there is an "interesting" story behind that....

[Coulrophobia]

The best description I heard about blank index cards (No line) was at a 86 World Series group signing in NY. It is a "pure signature" meaning not signed on something which would be defacing an item. It is like a time capsule, a second of that persons life placed on a clean/clear card. A index card thick enough not to bleed through, but similar to baseball card stock. I remember the gentleman asking all the players to sign their full name which makes sense if they had a middle name. An example is Gary Edmund Carter which you really do not see many full length signatures.

[herbertwest]

Stephen King Dark Tower 5 Wolves of the Calla ~ Rare Promotional Book Press Kit
" it is a full 8 page foldout with a seperate window cling. It is 8x10 when folded so this photo is at least 3 feet long. it alsi comes in the original scribner envelope making this rhe perfect collectible for any Dark Tower Fan."
>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/200919686420...84.m1423.l2649

[herbertwest]

Look at what just popped out on ebay, while i am currently recieving some french fanzines

Stephen King ~ SKIN fanzine ~ lettered edition Signed 1/26 French Wraps
175 CAD or BIN 200 CAD.
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[herbertwest]

Stephen King Needful Things - Misery Video Store Promo Campaign Material Rare
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Stephen King Author of Four Past Midnight / Dark Half 2 Sided Promo Poster
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[Randall Flagg]

Currently at $51:
SIGNED Stephen King, George R. R. Martin, Dan Simmons RARE Hardcover Book

$2.95:
Stephen King ~ Dark Tower Sticker
Stephen King's "IT" Pennywise evil clown painting scary horror art (16X20) REAL

[Randall Flagg]

$51 (reserve not met):
Complete Set of Stephen King's The Dark Tower Series All 1st Print 1st Editions

[Roseannebarr]

[QUOTE=Randall Flagg;772625]$2.99, and zero bids so far:
[B]The Secretary of Dreams Vol. 2 by Stephen King (2010, Hardcover)

Somebody feel free to take this from me. My max bid is $50. I forgot i already bought this copy.

[Randall Flagg]

I think it is a legit signature. Cooll piece:
THE ROCK BOTTOM REMAINDERS - SIGNED CONCERT POSTER - STEPHEN KING Zevon + 6




Time left:

[Randall Flagg]

New shrinkwrapped Paperback set. $22.99 starting (pricey IMO),
Stephen King The Dark Tower 1-5 Gunslinger Drawing of Three *Brand New*




Time left: A

[tippy4]

I think it is a legit signature. Cooll piece:
THE ROCK BOTTOM REMAINDERS - SIGNED CONCERT POSTER - STEPHEN KING Zevon + 6

I am glad someone bought it....I had been thinking about pulling the trigger.

[herbertwest]

THE STAND & THE SHINING (1997) by ABC, promotional CDs
>>> http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...#ht_500wt_1414

[Randall Flagg]

$1 is a good price:
The Stephen King Companion (1989, Paperback)

[Randall Flagg]

Shameless self promotion:

Nos4a2 : A Novel by Joe Hill -Signed Tip in Sheet From Publisher RARE!


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