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

[Tommy]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SIGNED-w-slip-Thinner-by-Richard-Bachman-Stephen-King-Hardback-1985-/191307584853?pt=AU_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item2c8ad21555

Gonna go ahead and say this is BS, apologies if it's been posted already

[Merlin1958]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SIGNED-w-slip-Thinner-by-Richard-Bachman-Stephen-King-Hardback-1985-/191307584853?pt=AU_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item2c8ad21555

Gonna go ahead and say this is BS, apologies if it's been posted already

Oh, that is crap!!! Good call!!

[Tommy]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SIGNED-w-slip-Thinner-by-Richard-Bachman-Stephen-King-Hardback-1985-/191307584853?pt=AU_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item2c8ad21555

Gonna go ahead and say this is BS, apologies if it's been posted already

Oh, that is crap!!! Good call!!

Thanks! It makes me laugh how big it is, like 20 times bigger than his real sig, I feel sorry for whomever buys this though, sheesh!

[payasozombie]

Thank you very much for your help with my signed Doctor Sleep. :lol1:

[T-Dogz_AK47]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SIGNED-w-slip-Thinner-by-Richard-Bachman-Stephen-King-Hardback-1985-/191307584853?pt=AU_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item2c8ad21555

Gonna go ahead and say this is BS, apologies if it's been posted already

Oh, that is crap!!! Good call!!

Thanks! It makes me laugh how big it is, like 20 times bigger than his real sig, I feel sorry for whomever buys this though, sheesh!

Not only is the signature about 20 times too big, there is no date underneath it. The real Stephen King always puts the date numerically under his signature when doing a book signing.

[Br!an]

The real Stephen King always puts the date numerically under his signature when doing a book signing.

???

[Merlin1958]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SIGNED-w-slip-Thinner-by-Richard-Bachman-Stephen-King-Hardback-1985-/191307584853?pt=AU_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item2c8ad21555

Gonna go ahead and say this is BS, apologies if it's been posted already

Oh, that is crap!!! Good call!!

Thanks! It makes me laugh how big it is, like 20 times bigger than his real sig, I feel sorry for whomever buys this though, sheesh!

Not only is the signature about 20 times too big, there is no date underneath it. The real Stephen King always puts the date numerically under his signature when doing a book signing.

Sorry mate, but as far as I know he "Flat signs" all the time. I believe his earlier signings generally carried a date, for a while now he just signs. Of course, I'm no expert like some others here, but I think I am pretty accurate in this. At least in the ball park.

[jhanic]

I agree with Bill. I don't think he dates many any more.

John

[AKC]

He does not......

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I agree as well.

On another EBay BS note; This seller has several forged King books as well as other authors including Rowling. Stay clear of

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-king-signed-Christine-1st-Book-Club-Edition-hard-cover-with-COA-/221537839402

Seller ID Rusicnaq out of Texas

Mulleins

[T-Dogz_AK47]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SIGNED-w-slip-Thinner-by-Richard-Bachman-Stephen-King-Hardback-1985-/191307584853?pt=AU_Fiction_Books_2&hash=item2c8ad21555

Gonna go ahead and say this is BS, apologies if it's been posted already

Oh, that is crap!!! Good call!!

Thanks! It makes me laugh how big it is, like 20 times bigger than his real sig, I feel sorry for whomever buys this though, sheesh!

Not only is the signature about 20 times too big, there is no date underneath it. The real Stephen King always puts the date numerically under his signature when doing a book signing.

Sorry mate, but as far as I know he "Flat signs" all the time. I believe his earlier signings generally carried a date, for a while now he just signs. Of course, I'm no expert like some others here, but I think I am pretty accurate in this. At least in the ball park.


I agree with Bill. I don't think he dates many any more.

John


He does not......


I agree as well.

On another EBay BS note; This seller has several forged King books as well as other authors including Rowling. Stay clear of

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-king-signed-Christine-1st-Book-Club-Edition-hard-cover-with-COA-/221537839402

Seller ID Rusicnaq out of Texas

Mulleins


Sorry guys, I obviously got that wrong. :doh:

[stroppygoblin]

WTF? Signed copy given out by SK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-PLANT-PRINTOUT-SIGNED-COPY-OF-XMAS-PRESENT-2000-/221539208263)? Check the file location on the printout :nope:

[webstar1000]

WTF? Signed copy given out by SK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-PLANT-PRINTOUT-SIGNED-COPY-OF-XMAS-PRESENT-2000-/221539208263)? Check the file location on the printout :nope:

I told him that was fake.. he took it down.. then right back up.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

WTF? Signed copy given out by SK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-PLANT-PRINTOUT-SIGNED-COPY-OF-XMAS-PRESENT-2000-/221539208263)? Check the file location on the printout :nope:

I told him that was fake.. he took it down.. then right back up.

The seller has now added the following paragraph at the bottom of the listing... :unsure:


"THIS IS A PRINTOUT, NOT A ACTUAL HAND SIGNED ONE OF THE GIFTS. SO THE SIGNATURE ON THIS COPY I'M SELLING IS PRINTED AS THE BOOK IS, SO NO MISTAKES FOR ANY LOOKING THINKING ITS A HAND SIGNED GIFT ORIGNAL. THANKS FOR LOOKING.

PLEASE SEE PICTURES.

THANK YOU AND HAPPY BIDDING..."


Well one thing is for certain, his computer's spelling and grammar checker is a fake.... LOL! LOL! LOL! :lol: :P

[jhanic]

WTF? Signed copy given out by SK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-PLANT-PRINTOUT-SIGNED-COPY-OF-XMAS-PRESENT-2000-/221539208263)? Check the file location on the printout :nope:

I told him that was fake.. he took it down.. then right back up.

The seller has now added the following paragraph at the bottom of the listing... :unsure:


"THIS IS A PRINTOUT, NOT A ACTUAL HAND SIGNED ONE OF THE GIFTS. SO THE SIGNATURE ON THIS COPY I'M SELLING IS PRINTED AS THE BOOK IS, SO NO MISTAKES FOR ANY LOOKING THINKING ITS A HAND SIGNED GIFT ORIGNAL. THANKS FOR LOOKING.

PLEASE SEE PICTURES.

THANK YOU AND HAPPY BIDDING..."


Well one thing is for certain, his computer's spelling and grammar checker is a fake.... LOL! LOL! LOL! :lol: :P

Still WAY over-priced.

John

[Dan]

What in the world?

Steven King (sic) signed by Robin Williams (http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSOMNIA-STEVEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-ROBIN-WILLIAMS-W-COA-/111454029887?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f32d883f)

What does he have to do with Insomnia? I have no opinion on authenticity.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

What in the world?

Steven King (sic) signed by Robin Williams (http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSOMNIA-STEVEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-ROBIN-WILLIAMS-W-COA-/111454029887?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f32d883f)

What does he have to do with Insomnia? I have no opinion on authenticity.

Robin Williams was in the movie Insomnia (2002), along with Al Pacino and Hilary Swank. However this movie has no bearing on Stephen King's Insomnia but is merely a remake of a Norwegian thriller with the same name that was made in 1997.

The listing on ebay is obviously a fake, as the real Robin Williams would have known this and wouldn't have signed the book. Utter shit! :FU:

[Br!an]

What in the world?

Steven King (sic) signed by Robin Williams (http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSOMNIA-STEVEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-ROBIN-WILLIAMS-W-COA-/111454029887?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f32d883f)

What does he have to do with Insomnia? I have no opinion on authenticity.

Just another sports memorabilia seller/thief.

[AKC]

SHIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Christine-by-Stephen-King-Signed-first-edition-1983-Hardcover-w-Jacket-/151406670727?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item23408a7387

[Lot guy]

What in the world?

Steven King (sic) signed by Robin Williams (http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSOMNIA-STEVEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-ROBIN-WILLIAMS-W-COA-/111454029887?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f32d883f)

What does he have to do with Insomnia? I have no opinion on authenticity.

Just another sports memorabilia seller/thief.
I think somebody confused SK's Insomnia with the movie Insomnia Al Pacino & Robin Williams did?

[T-Dogz_AK47]

What in the world?

Steven King (sic) signed by Robin Williams (http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSOMNIA-STEVEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-ROBIN-WILLIAMS-W-COA-/111454029887?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f32d883f)

What does he have to do with Insomnia? I have no opinion on authenticity.

Just another sports memorabilia seller/thief.
I think somebody confused SK's Insomnia with the movie Insomnia Al Pacino & Robin Williams did?

Yeah... I already said that at post 7267.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I think this looks shit. It even comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity" which the seller probably made himself.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-HEARTS-IN-ATLANTIS-SIGNED-U-S-1ST-H-B-COA-1999-/221544010076?pt=Fiction&hash=item33950d515c

[jonp]

I think this looks shit. It even comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity" which the seller probably made himself.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-HEARTS-IN-ATLANTIS-SIGNED-U-S-1ST-H-B-COA-1999-/221544010076?pt=Fiction&hash=item33950d515c

That seller consistently sells fakes. I have only seen one legit signature from him but that had those stickers below the signature.

[Br!an]

That seller consistently sells fakes. I have only seen one legit signature from him but that had those stickers below the signature.

At least he's consistent. :evil:

[jhanic]

A terrible fake.

John

[Merlin1958]

FAKE!!!

[mosheprigan]

LEGIT? looks good, but prefer the experts' take.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-CELL-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-1st-Edition-1st-Print-2006-SCRIBNER-HC-DJ-/380997197070?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58b533dd0e

[wizardsrainbow]

LEGIT? looks good, but prefer the experts' take.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-CELL-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-1st-Edition-1st-Print-2006-SCRIBNER-HC-DJ-/380997197070?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58b533dd0e

Seller in well known for fakes. I would avoid even though this looks decent.

[carlosdetweiller]

LEGIT? looks good, but prefer the experts' take.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-CELL-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-1st-Edition-1st-Print-2006-SCRIBNER-HC-DJ-/380997197070?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58b533dd0e

I don't think it is good, but I am not 100% certain. As has been mentioned regarding this particular book (on this thread or elsewhere) the seller, antiqueshere, is a known seller of forgeries. It would be best to stay away, IMO.

[mosheprigan]

Thank you, David and carlosdetweiller, I very much appreciate your take.

[Br!an]

LEGIT? looks good, but prefer the experts' take.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-CELL-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-1st-Edition-1st-Print-2006-SCRIBNER-HC-DJ-/380997197070?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58b533dd0e

I don't think it is good, but I am not 100% certain. As has been mentioned regarding this particular book (on this thread or elsewhere) the seller, antiqueshere, is a known seller of forgeries. It would be best to stay away, IMO.

It's also the BCE.

[Randall Flagg]

Feels wrong. Thoughts:
1st edition The DEAD ZONE signed by Stephen King - Viking 1979 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1st-edition-The-DEAD-ZONE-signed-by-Stephen-King-Viking-1979-/121437045894?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c46364486)

[carlosdetweiller]

Feels wrong. Thoughts:
1st edition The DEAD ZONE signed by Stephen King - Viking 1979 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1st-edition-The-DEAD-ZONE-signed-by-Stephen-King-Viking-1979-/121437045894?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1c46364486)

Agree. It is a forgery.

[KingKorn]

Super shady looking signature here. Doesn't look like they even tried. Or maybe SK was really drunk at this signing.
Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King HC/DJ, New Condition, Grant, Signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wolves-of-the-Calla-by-Stephen-King-HC-DJ-New-Condition-Grant-Signed-/390934229801?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item5b057ef329)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Super shady looking signature here. Doesn't look like they even tried. Or maybe SK was really drunk at this signing.
Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King HC/DJ, New Condition, Grant, Signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wolves-of-the-Calla-by-Stephen-King-HC-DJ-New-Condition-Grant-Signed-/390934229801?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item5b057ef329)

Super Shady is an understatement...haha. It's forged. But, not as bad as this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Cell-Signed-Authentic-Autographed-Book-Amazing-COA-/390935745944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b05961598


Mulleins

[KingKorn]

What about this one? The signature isn't too bad. I think I see a few faults, but then there's really something in the "Best wishes, enjoy the book" that doesn't look natural. Right? Or am I just up too early on a Sunday?
STEPHEN KING SIGNED & INSCRIBED "THE TOMMYKNOCKERS" 1ST EDITION HARDCOVER (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-INSCRIBED-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-1ST-EDITION-HARDCOVER-/111467007607?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f3f38e77)

Also, I noticed this seller closed this auction: STEPHEN KING SIGNED "THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON" 1ST EDITION HARDCOVER (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-034-THE-GIRL-WHO-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-034-1ST-EDITION-HARDCOVER-/111461509793?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f39faaa1&nma=true&si=UBv11x5p%252FNXkqqJlPrSA4jTIZpA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
not too long ago and that signature doesn't look right to me either.

[KingKorn]

Super shady looking signature here. Doesn't look like they even tried. Or maybe SK was really drunk at this signing.
Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King HC/DJ, New Condition, Grant, Signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wolves-of-the-Calla-by-Stephen-King-HC-DJ-New-Condition-Grant-Signed-/390934229801?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item5b057ef329)

Super Shady is an understatement...haha. It's forged. But, not as bad as this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Cell-Signed-Authentic-Autographed-Book-Amazing-COA-/390935745944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b05961598

Mulleins

You're right, btw, Mulleins. The signature you posted on the Cell book is horrendous!!

[Br!an]

What about this one? The signature isn't too bad. I think I see a few faults, but then there's really something in the "Best wishes, enjoy the book" that doesn't look natural. Right? Or am I just up too early on a Sunday?
STEPHEN KING SIGNED & INSCRIBED "THE TOMMYKNOCKERS" 1ST EDITION HARDCOVER (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-INSCRIBED-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-1ST-EDITION-HARDCOVER-/111467007607?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f3f38e77)

Also, I noticed this seller closed this auction: STEPHEN KING SIGNED "THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON" 1ST EDITION HARDCOVER (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-034-THE-GIRL-WHO-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-034-1ST-EDITION-HARDCOVER-/111461509793?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f39faaa1&nma=true&si=UBv11x5p%252FNXkqqJlPrSA4jTIZpA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
not too long ago and that signature doesn't look right to me either.



The Tommyknockers looks as though it was traced and then the pencil marks erased. You can see that the paper in the written area is distressed and smudgy.

[KingKorn]

What about this one? The signature isn't too bad. I think I see a few faults, but then there's really something in the "Best wishes, enjoy the book" that doesn't look natural. Right? Or am I just up too early on a Sunday?
STEPHEN KING SIGNED & INSCRIBED "THE TOMMYKNOCKERS" 1ST EDITION HARDCOVER (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-INSCRIBED-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-1ST-EDITION-HARDCOVER-/111467007607?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f3f38e77)

Also, I noticed this seller closed this auction: STEPHEN KING SIGNED "THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON" 1ST EDITION HARDCOVER (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-034-THE-GIRL-WHO-LOVED-TOM-GORDON-034-1ST-EDITION-HARDCOVER-/111461509793?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f39faaa1&nma=true&si=UBv11x5p%252FNXkqqJlPrSA4jTIZpA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)
not too long ago and that signature doesn't look right to me either.



The Tommyknockers looks as though it was traced and then the pencil marks erased. You can see that the paper in the written area is distressed and smudgy.

Interesting, Br!an. Fairly clever on their end, but a good catch on yours. There is something up with the distressing and smudges around the writing.

I swear I'm not out looking for these. I just keep landing on them today. Here's another pathetic attempt:

Rose Madder by Stephen King - Flat Signed full size BCE - HC/DJ 1995 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rose-Madder-by-Stephen-King-Flat-Signed-full-size-BCE-HC-DJ-1995-/321528237241?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4adc938cb9)

[KingKorn]

Dammit... there's a bunch of people watching this one and the signature really seems off to me. What do you guys think? At a price like this, you gotta be thinking it's too good to be true. The COA looks really amateur, btw.

STEPHEN KING-INSOMNIA 1ST EDITION SIGNED W/COA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-INSOMNIA-1ST-EDITION-SIGNED-W-COA/171466536818?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D24353%26meid%3D9312e344ccd3490fab522705c0ec 627e%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10335%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D231337838911&rt=nc)

[jonp]

Dammit... there's a bunch of people watching this one and the signature really seems off to me. What do you guys think? At a price like this, you gotta be thinking it's too good to be true. The COA looks really amateur, btw.

STEPHEN KING-INSOMNIA 1ST EDITION SIGNED W/COA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-INSOMNIA-1ST-EDITION-SIGNED-W-COA/171466536818?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D24353%26meid%3D9312e344ccd3490fab522705c0ec 627e%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10335%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D231337838911&rt=nc)

I'm not too happy with that either.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

U

Dammit... there's a bunch of people watching this one and the signature really seems off to me. What do you guys think? At a price like this, you gotta be thinking it's too good to be true. The COA looks really amateur, btw.

STEPHEN KING-INSOMNIA 1ST EDITION SIGNED W/COA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-INSOMNIA-1ST-EDITION-SIGNED-W-COA/171466536818?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D24353%26meid%3D9312e344ccd3490fab522705c0ec 627e%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10335%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3 D6%26sd%3D231337838911&rt=nc)

I'm not too happy with that either.

Forged. Don't go near it.

[AKC]

Not even close.....

[jhanic]

Fake.

John

[divemaster]

No, it's good.


GOOD FOR NOTHING!

Hahahahahaha.

[Randall Flagg]

Sig is probably legit, but it's a BCE.
Doctor Sleep By Stephen King (2013) Autographed 1st Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Doctor-Sleep-By-Stephen-King-2013-Autographed-1st-Edition-/281446885849?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item41878aa9d9)

[Br!an]

No, it's good.


GOOD FOR NOTHING!

Hahahahahaha.

It's good...

It's good for a reading copy, or a doorstop, or a nice warm fire. :evil:

[_PCC_]

I just can't see myself ever buying a singed SK book off ebay unless it's a Signed/Limited. I have 13 signed King books, 10 are S/L and 3 are signed 1st Ed. trades, but I was physically there when King signed those 3 so I know they're real. If I bought a signed King book on eBay that wasn't a S/L then I don't think I could sleep at night. I'd be waking up and staring at the signature and calculating probabilities of its authenticity in my head. It is funny to see some of these obvious fakes though.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I just can't see myself ever buying a singed SK book off ebay unless it's a Signed/Limited. I have 13 signed King books, 10 are S/L and 3 are signed 1st Ed. trades, but I was physically there when King signed those 3 so I know they're real. If I bought a signed King book on eBay that wasn't a S/L then I don't think I could sleep at night. I'd be waking up and staring at the signature and calculating probabilities of its authenticity in my head. It is funny to see some of these obvious fakes though.

I understand what you're saying, but some good ones do pop up from time to time. If you ever do want to make a King signed purchase off EBay, don't hesitate to ask opinions here first. You are among the worlds best collectors with a good eyes for the right and wrong.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

These just feel odd. Thoughts?

STEPHEN KING SIGNED AUTOGRAPH MR. MERCEDES 1ST EDITION/1ST PRINTING RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-MR-MERCEDES-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-RARE-/151421362842?hash=item23416aa29a)

STEPHEN KING SIGNED AUTOGRAPH "DARK TOWER VI SONG SUSANNAH" HARDCOVER BOOK COA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-DARK-TOWER-VI-SONG-SUSANNAH-HARDCOVER-BOOK-COA-/121445040723?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c46b04253)

STEPHEN KING SIGNED VERY RARE AUTOGRAPH "CELL" HARDCOVER BOOK WITH COA FIRST (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-VERY-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-CELL-HARDCOVER-BOOK-WITH-COA-FIRST-/121445040516?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c46b04184)

STEPHEN KING SIGNED VERY RARE AUTOGRAPH "DOLORES CLAIBORNE" HARDCOVER BOOK COA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-VERY-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-DOLORES-CLAIBORNE-HARDCOVER-BOOK-COA-/311105474277?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item486f54cee5)

STEPHEN KING SIGNED VERY RARE AUTOGRAPH "ROSE MADDER" HARDCOVER BOOK WITH COA (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-VERY-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-ROSE-MADDER-HARDCOVER-BOOK-WITH-COA-/311105473954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item486f54cda2)

[jhanic]

I don't like any of them. I've seen too many fakes from that seller to trust him.

John

[Randall Flagg]

I don't like any of them. I've seen too many fakes fr0om that seller to trust him.

John
There are two sellers.

[idlewarnings]

I gotta say that I think these are all good. The only one that gives me any pause is the DT VI but I think even that one is good. They all look like really rushed signatures for people who hassle him at the ballpark or coming out of a TV appearance.

I wouldn't pay even half what they are asking but I do think the sigs are legit.

[frik]

I do as well.

sk

[jhanic]

I made my comment more on the seller(s) than on the signatures themselves.

John

[redsoxfan565]

I don't like any of them. I've seen too many fakes from that seller to trust him.

John

I have continually provided any answers to questions about the signatures I have obtained from King, as well as shown similar signatures from other members to back up my signatures I sell. I can post full HQ photos of every single signed King book I have ever sold, or have for sale. Please explain which signatures I have sold in the past you believe were fakes. Otherwise this is an outlandish accusation.

[redsoxfan565]

Here is the recent Mr. Mercedes: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMDk3/z/rg4AAOSwEK9UIw~6/$_57.JPG

[Br!an]

:onfire:

[sharki69]

This seller has 2 for sale. Legit ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CYCLE-OF-THE-WEREWOLF-RARE-1st-Ed-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Ltd-Ed-NEAR-FINE-DJ-2nd-DJ-/121446938751?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c46cd387f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-DEAD-ZONE-RARE-1st-Edition-1979-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-FINE-BOOK-in-a-FINE-DJ-/311108868604?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item486f8899fc

[DoctorZaius]

This seller has 2 for sale. Legit ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CYCLE-OF-THE-WEREWOLF-RARE-1st-Ed-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Ltd-Ed-NEAR-FINE-DJ-2nd-DJ-/121446938751?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c46cd387f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-DEAD-ZONE-RARE-1st-Edition-1979-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-FINE-BOOK-in-a-FINE-DJ-/311108868604?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item486f8899fc

I would say they both look good.

[Tommy]

This seller has 2 for sale. Legit ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CYCLE-OF-THE-WEREWOLF-RARE-1st-Ed-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-Ltd-Ed-NEAR-FINE-DJ-2nd-DJ-/121446938751?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c46cd387f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-DEAD-ZONE-RARE-1st-Edition-1979-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-FINE-BOOK-in-a-FINE-DJ-/311108868604?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item486f8899fc

That The Dead Zone is dated one day after my birthday, might try bidding on it, :orely:

[Phalucha]

Thanks for sharing the link to the signed Cycle. For some reason it never showed up on my list of SK signed items. Not the first time that that this as happened. Appreciated.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

This seller is asking $350 for the 1993 Easton Press edition of The Dead Zone...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/King-Stephen-THE-DEAD-ZONE-Easton-Press-/360780904295?


Look at the images the seller has added to the listing. It's clearly the less valuable 2004 re-print, but the seller is trying to pass it off as the 1993 first printing. See the link below to view the differences between the two editions:

http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/limited/deadzone1vs2.html

[KingKorn]

What about this one? It's a little odd where the dedication is crossed out and started again. I don't know how SK's printed handwriting looks (the "oops" written in above it).

I've had it in my watch list for many days because I've been thinking the sig part of it looks just fine, and the "oops" makes it a little more interesting, but it's always smarter to check something suspect here first.

Stephen King The Shining SIGNED original signature copyright 1977 paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/371146659021?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

[Cook]

What about this one? It's a little odd where the dedication is crossed out and started again. I don't know how SK's printed handwriting looks (the "oops" written in above it).

I've had it in my watch list for many days because I've been thinking the sig part of it looks just fine, and the "oops" makes it a little more interesting, but it's always smarter to check something suspect here first.

Stephen King The Shining SIGNED original signature copyright 1977 paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/371146659021?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

signature might be real but... its not in very good shape? lotta money !!

[Randall Flagg]

What about this one? It's a little odd where the dedication is crossed out and started again. I don't know how SK's printed handwriting looks (the "oops" written in above it).

I've had it in my watch list for many days because I've been thinking the sig part of it looks just fine, and the "oops" makes it a little more interesting, but it's always smarter to check something suspect here first.

Stephen King The Shining SIGNED original signature copyright 1977 paperback (http://www.ebay.com/itm/371146659021?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Inscription and signature are legit. It's a fair condition 6th printing paperback, with seemingly no associational value (unless your name is Joyce). I would suggest spending no more that $49 on it.

[Randall Flagg]

Unimpressive:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED MR MERCEDES 1ST EDITION PRINTING BOOK RARE PROOF (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-MR-MERCEDES-1ST-EDITION-PRINTING-BOOK-RARE-PROOF-/251658990241?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a980b72a1)

[KingKorn]

Unimpressive:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED MR MERCEDES 1ST EDITION PRINTING BOOK RARE PROOF (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-MR-MERCEDES-1ST-EDITION-PRINTING-BOOK-RARE-PROOF-/251658990241?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a980b72a1)


Completely unimpressive. And the FFEP would be an odd place for King to sign the book, especially at a signing as this dimwit is implying.

[idlewarnings]

This one's no good, IMO. Looks like one of brennan's jobs.

1st Edition THE TOMMYKNOCKERS signed by Stephen King - publisher Putnam (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1st-Edition-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-signed-by-Stephen-King-publisher-Putnam-/351184130885?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276)

[AKC]

Absolutely NO GOOD

[sharki69]

What about this one ?

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/20141001_120301.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/20141001_120301.jpg.html)

[Randall Flagg]

Looks good to me.

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah that one looks good to me too.

[bdwyer19]

That's legit

[sharki69]

Thanks guys ! But..... I just missed this + The Stand 1ST for $200.... I'm so slow today....

[Merlin1958]

Thanks guys ! But..... I just missed this + The Stand 1ST for $200.... I'm so slow today....




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyOaCXr8Lw

[uturn83]

Thoughts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171478574649?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[divemaster]

Thoughts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171478574649?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

No chance that is good.

[bdwyer19]

That is really bad!

[carlosdetweiller]

Thumbs down.

[biomieg]

Abysmal. Usually a low starting price is a warning in itself. The seller/forger is clearly not confident and simply hopes to make a quick buck.

[EXPLORER]

Thoughts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171478574649?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Looks like someone was scribbling around a Mississippi fly.

[Frankie]

Thoughts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171478574649?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I love sellers that say "I'm no expert at grading, look at pics closely" and then provide shitty out of focus low res cell phone pics.

[Randall Flagg]

The inscription and sig look legit to me (book looks poor), but who the heck is "Kay"?
Stephen King FIRESTARTER signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FIRESTARTER-signed-/381013275559?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item58b62933a7)

[Bev Vincent]

Possibly Kirby McCauley's sister -- he was representing King at the time, and she was also part of his agency.

[Randall Flagg]

Legit, but for a fool. The DJ is $5 at Grant Books.
The Dark Tower VII Stephen King Dust Jacket for First Signed Artist Edition NEW! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-VII-Stephen-King-Dust-Jacket-for-First-Signed-Artist-Edition-NEW-/141428491056?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20edcb8330)

[Merlin1958]

Legit, but for a fool. The DJ is $5 at Grant Books.
The Dark Tower VII Stephen King Dust Jacket for First Signed Artist Edition NEW! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-VII-Stephen-King-Dust-Jacket-for-First-Signed-Artist-Edition-NEW-/141428491056?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20edcb8330)

Okay, I am usually "confused", but I always thought the "AE" and the "Trade" had the same DJ. Did I miss something (again)????

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Legit, but for a fool. The DJ is $5 at Grant Books.
The Dark Tower VII Stephen King Dust Jacket for First Signed Artist Edition NEW! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-VII-Stephen-King-Dust-Jacket-for-First-Signed-Artist-Edition-NEW-/141428491056?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20edcb8330)

Okay, I am usually "confused", but I always thought the "AE" and the "Trade" had the same DJ. Did I miss something (again)????

Yeah, you did miss something! LOL! LOL! :lol:

The dust jackets for the "AE" and "Trade" are different. Check out the following link:

https://secure.grantbooks.com/z-sk-dt-7.html

[Stockerlone]

:wtf:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Die-Arena-von-Stephen-King-2011-Taschenbuch-Original-signiert-/131314377541?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item1e92f26345

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Die-Arena-von-Stephen-King-2011-Taschenbuch-Original-signiert-/00/s/MTA2NVgxNjAw/z/IewAAOSw6EhUMS2x/$_57.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Pretty ugly.

[Pasiuk57]

Not legit...

[Merlin1958]

Legit, but for a fool. The DJ is $5 at Grant Books.
The Dark Tower VII Stephen King Dust Jacket for First Signed Artist Edition NEW! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-VII-Stephen-King-Dust-Jacket-for-First-Signed-Artist-Edition-NEW-/141428491056?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20edcb8330)

Okay, I am usually "confused", but I always thought the "AE" and the "Trade" had the same DJ. Did I miss something (again)????

Yeah, you did miss something! LOL! LOL! :lol:

The dust jackets for the "AE" and "Trade" are different. Check out the following link:

https://secure.grantbooks.com/z-sk-dt-7.html

Ah yes!! I plum forgot. :doh:

[biomieg]

:wtf:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Die-Arena-von-Stephen-King-2011-Taschenbuch-Original-signiert-/131314377541?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item1e92f26345

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Die-Arena-von-Stephen-King-2011-Taschenbuch-Original-signiert-/00/s/MTA2NVgxNjAw/z/IewAAOSw6EhUMS2x/$_57.JPG

It's so ugly it's not even funny. Not to mention the use of German date notation...

[AKC]

Think the bidders realize that this auction is for the TRAYCASE only?

At $200+probably not....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Shining-Stephen-King-Traycase-for-signed-limited-edition-Subterranean-Press-/251668508180?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a989cae14

[Randall Flagg]

Terrible:
Stephen King Autographed RARE Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-RARE-Book-/201186400933?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed7a4daa5)

[webstar1000]

Terrible:
Stephen King Autographed RARE Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-RARE-Book-/201186400933?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed7a4daa5)

big time.

[Br!an]

Think the bidders realize that this auction is for the TRAYCASE only?

At $200+probably not....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Shining-Stephen-King-Traycase-for-signed-limited-edition-Subterranean-Press-/251668508180?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a989cae14

For his damaged traycase no less. He is clear about what he is selling though.

[sharki69]

OMG....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1-1-NYC-9-24-14-CBS-THIS-MORNING-/261617921298?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3ce9a4ad12

[webstar1000]

OMG....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1-1-NYC-9-24-14-CBS-THIS-MORNING-/261617921298?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3ce9a4ad12

Wow... I told him it is fake as shit too. haha

[idlewarnings]

OMG....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1-1-NYC-9-24-14-CBS-THIS-MORNING-/261617921298?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3ce9a4ad12

Wow... I told him it is fake as shit too. haha

I think you guys are too quick to judge. There are a lot of points on this sig that make me think it's legit. It's ugly, it's rushed, it's overpriced but I also think it's real.

[webstar1000]

OMG....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1-1-NYC-9-24-14-CBS-THIS-MORNING-/261617921298?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3ce9a4ad12

Wow... I told him it is fake as shit too. haha

I think you guys are too quick to judge. There are a lot of points on this sig that make me think it's legit. It's ugly, it's rushed, it's overpriced but I also think it's real.

Man no offence but you might be the only one... Anyone else want to chime in on this one?

[Cook]

OMG....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1-1-NYC-9-24-14-CBS-THIS-MORNING-/261617921298?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3ce9a4ad12

Wow... I told him it is fake as shit too. haha

I think you guys are too quick to judge. There are a lot of points on this sig that make me think it's legit. It's ugly, it's rushed, it's overpriced but I also think it's real.

Man no offence but you might be the only one... Anyone else want to chime in on this one?

Nope, he's not the only one.
I agree with idlewarnings.... strong possibility to me as well

[Merlin1958]

OMG....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1-1-NYC-9-24-14-CBS-THIS-MORNING-/261617921298?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3ce9a4ad12

Wow... I told him it is fake as shit too. haha

I think you guys are too quick to judge. There are a lot of points on this sig that make me think it's legit. It's ugly, it's rushed, it's overpriced but I also think it's real.

Man no offence but you might be the only one... Anyone else want to chime in on this one?

Even if it's real, I wouldn't be too proud to have it in my collection. In fact, it's so ugly it would drive me nuts!!! LOL

[idlewarnings]

I stand by my opinion whether i'm the only one or not. I'm very confident in my ability to distinguish a real Stephen King signature from a fake one. I'm glad Cook agrees with me.

[Merlin1958]

I stand by my opinion whether i'm the only one or not. I'm very confident in my ability to distinguish a real Stephen King signature from a fake one. I'm glad Cook agrees with me.

Oh, I wasn't casting doubt on your validation abilities. I was just saying that, that is one ugly sig and I wouldn't buy it. I am no where near the expert on his sig as others are. However, I do know "ugly". LOL LOL

[tippy4]

OMG....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1-1-NYC-9-24-14-CBS-THIS-MORNING-/261617921298?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3ce9a4ad12

Wow... I told him it is fake as shit too. haha

I think you guys are too quick to judge. There are a lot of points on this sig that make me think it's legit. It's ugly, it's rushed, it's overpriced but I also think it's real.

Man no offence but you might be the only one... Anyone else want to chime in on this one?

Nope, he's not the only one.
I agree with idlewarnings.... strong possibility to me as well

Make that three....I agree that it is ugly and rushed looking...but I think it is legit.

I saw this on ebay before seeing the discussion here, and had no doubt this one would be questioned in this forum.

I think it likely that you just harassed a seller of a legitimate autograph.

[carlosdetweiller]

I also think that the signature is real. But here is my personal approach to these "paparazzi attack" autographs that are signed on the run, usually in a jostling crowd, with the book held awkwardly and King trying to sign as quickly as he can to get in to a waiting car. They are not desirable to me and have no place in my collection. I will gladly wait until a book with a better example of King's signature comes along. Even if I am convinced that the signature is real there will always be a large percentage of collectors who will question the validity. There are quite a number who question the validity today and there will be a larger number (IMO) who will question it in the future if I ever wanted to sell it. It is absolutely not worth the hassle to have a book like that in my collection. I will never be personally proud of it and it likely will be difficult to sell. You have no documentation (i.e. ticket from a signing or whatever). You only have a third party's word that it is authentic.

Can you imagine trying to sell that book in 10 years and telling a potential buyer who has doubts "Yeah, well the guy I bought it from said he personally saw King sign it one day outside of CBS."

[idlewarnings]

That book would have to come at an awful steep discount before I added to my collection for all the reasons Bob just mentioned. I don't question its legitimacy, but have no interest in the headaches that would come from trying to convince others if there ever was a point when I wanted to sell it. Good luck to the seller and whoever ends up buying it.

[thegreattim]

Think the bidders realize that this auction is for the TRAYCASE only?

At $200+probably not....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Shining-Stephen-King-Traycase-for-signed-limited-edition-Subterranean-Press-/251668508180?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a989cae14

I hope they do! I have an extra mint traycase I will sell for that price. Wish I had a list of bidders...

[webstar1000]

Well the experts agree. I really thought it was not real... but I agree with you all about buying it and trying to move it down the road... You would be questioned for sure. That is the sig you want to snap a photo of him signing the book and include it with the listing! It is a brutal signature. King had such a beautiful signature back in the day didnt eh? Wish it was still that nice....

[Randall Flagg]

Bad:
STEPHEN KING - hand signed / guaranteed "CELL" hardback Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-hand-signed-guaranteed-CELL-hardback-Book-/321545908710?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4adda131e6)

[Lot guy]

Bad:
STEPHEN KING - hand signed / guaranteed "CELL" hardback Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-hand-signed-guaranteed-CELL-hardback-Book-/321545908710?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4adda131e6)

But but the Seller says Guaranteed, i don't understand

[Fsmdr]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1st-Edition-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-signed-by-Stephen-King-publisher-Putnam-/351184130885?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item51c4349345&nma=true&si=c%252FI6CRRQJzj8QX%252FKXuYh2us5O8c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[racerx45]

Bad:
STEPHEN KING - hand signed / guaranteed "CELL" hardback Book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-hand-signed-guaranteed-CELL-hardback-Book-/321545908710?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item4adda131e6)

But but the Seller says Guaranteed, i don't understand

He says "title page signed by Mr. King", I believe that might be Fred King, but I could be wrong.

[idlewarnings]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1st-Edition-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-signed-by-Stephen-King-publisher-Putnam-/351184130885?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item51c4349345&nma=true&si=c%252FI6CRRQJzj8QX%252FKXuYh2us5O8c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Someone got screwed. I called BS on that one last week.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1st-Edition-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-signed-by-Stephen-King-publisher-Putnam-/351184130885?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item51c4349345&nma=true&si=c%252FI6CRRQJzj8QX%252FKXuYh2us5O8c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Someone got screwed. I called BS on that one last week.

Yep....that seller has been "liquidating" his forged collection for a while now. For every 1 that's real, the other 5 are fake. I wish people would do research before buying. Book thugs like this actually hurt the market.

Mulleins

[Merlin1958]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1st-Edition-THE-TOMMYKNOCKERS-signed-by-Stephen-King-publisher-Putnam-/351184130885?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item51c4349345&nma=true&si=c%252FI6CRRQJzj8QX%252FKXuYh2us5O8c%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Someone got screwed. I called BS on that one last week.

Yep....that seller has been "liquidating" his forged collection for a while now. For every 1 that's real, the other 5 are fake. I wish people would do research before buying. Book thugs like this actually hurt the market.

Mulleins

Ralph, is it really true that your "member" is "Gold"?

[Randall Flagg]

I think this seller mistakenly believes the book is 1/750, when it is actually a trade.
STEPHEN KING - Signed CUJO Book 1St Edition Limited 750 Only JSA COA AUTHENTIC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Signed-CUJO-Book-1St-Edition-Limited-750-Only-JSA-COA-AUTHENTIC-/400786107212?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5d50b6ab4c)

[Randall Flagg]

I don't feel very good about these signatures:
The Stand signed by Stephen King, Not Inscribed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-signed-by-Stephen-King-Not-Inscribed-/181556928720?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a45a2e0d0)

IT signed by Stephen King, no inscription, Viking Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IT-signed-by-Stephen-King-no-inscription-Viking-Edition-/181556926207?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a45a2d6ff)

[Br!an]

I don't feel very good about these signatures:
The Stand signed by Stephen King, Not Inscribed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-signed-by-Stephen-King-Not-Inscribed-/181556928720?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a45a2e0d0)

IT signed by Stephen King, no inscription, Viking Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IT-signed-by-Stephen-King-no-inscription-Viking-Edition-/181556926207?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a45a2d6ff)

Not very good at all.

[carlosdetweiller]

Pretty bad.

[Stockerlone]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Under-the-Dome-engl-HANDSIGNIERT-RAR-/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/z/vSEAAOSwr81UOTRT/$_2.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

Looks legit, a $5 BIN, but interesting how the seller will be "vetting" the buyer:
"This is an old school auction:
1. You want it, You buy it, you pay for it - period!
2. Then I weigh all the auctions you won and I send you a shipping invoice.
3. You pay the shipping invoice, and I ship it." (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Uncorrected-Proof-of-Needless-Things-in-shrinkwrap-Never-Opened-/181557214347?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2a45a73c8b)



Stephen King ~ World Fantasy Convention ~ LOCUS August 1979 Cover RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-World-Fantasy-Convention-LOCUS-August-1979-Cover-RARE-/191371720546?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c8ea4b762)

[F1racefan]

Looks legit, a $5 BIN, but interesting how the seller will be "vetting" the buyer:
"This is an old school auction:
1. You want it, You buy it, you pay for it - period!
2. Then I weigh all the auctions you won and I send you a shipping invoice.
3. You pay the shipping invoice, and I ship it." (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Uncorrected-Proof-of-Needless-Things-in-shrinkwrap-Never-Opened-/181557214347?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2a45a73c8b)





Stephen King ~ World Fantasy Convention ~ LOCUS August 1979 Cover RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-World-Fantasy-Convention-LOCUS-August-1979-Cover-RARE-/191371720546?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c8ea4b762)

Isn't the seller a member here?

[Randall Flagg]

Member or not, the restrictions were either snarky, or humorous (and I missed the humor).

Edit: Someone bid $3 instead of the BIN for $5. The thing will probably sell for >$15.

[Randall Flagg]

Nauseating:
Stephen King - "Gerals's Game" - Signed Hardcover - First Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Geralss-Game-Signed-Hardcover-First-Edition-/271636214614?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f3ec7b356)

[Randall Flagg]

Unpleasant:
Stephen King Signed Nightmares & Dreamscapes 1st Edition Viking HC Autographed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Nightmares-Dreamscapes-1st-Edition-Viking-HC-Autographed-/291268918570?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item43d0fafd2a)
Stephen King - "Gerald's Game" - Signed Hardcover - 1992 First Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Geralds-Game-Signed-Hardcover-1992-First-Edition-/271637321187?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f3ed895e3)

[F1racefan]

Nauseating:
Stephen King - "Gerals's Game" - Signed Hardcover - First Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Geralss-Game-Signed-Hardcover-First-Edition-/271636214614?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f3ec7b356)

Sold for $102. He has another one up for sale.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

OMG:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-by-STEPHEN-KING-MICHAEL-WHELAN-THE-DARK-TOWER-VII-Hb-Dj-1ST-RARE-/141442664993?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20eea3ca21

Mulleins

[T-Dogz_AK47]

OMG:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-by-STEPHEN-KING-MICHAEL-WHELAN-THE-DARK-TOWER-VII-Hb-Dj-1ST-RARE-/141442664993?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20eea3ca21

Mulleins

FFS! That is an absolutely appalling attempt at a forgery!!! :onfire:

In fact, it's so bad I just reported the item on ebay!!!

[sharki69]

How about this one ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Needful-Things-by-Stephen-King-1991-Hardcover-FIRST-EDITION-SIGNED-/171510225201?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item27eece5931

[divemaster]

Looks good to me.

[Randall Flagg]

One of the stranger "K's" I have seen:
Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King (1993, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-by-Stephen-King-1993-Hardcover-/111493699386?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19f58ad73a)

[surly]

One of the stranger "K's" I have seen:
Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King (1993, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolores-Claiborne-by-Stephen-King-1993-Hardcover-/111493699386?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19f58ad73a)

Yeah, I wouldn't buy it.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Forged it is. Yep, most definitely.


Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

Terrible:
Stephen King`s Wind Through the Keyhole, Signed, First Edition MINT Hardcover (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-s-Wind-Through-the-Keyhole-Signed-First-Edition-MINT-Hardcover-/251691312985?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a99f8a759)

[jhanic]

Comments?

https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/item.action?id=223184323

I personally don't like the "S".

John

[Br!an]

Comments?

https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/item.action?id=223184323

I personally don't like the "S".

John

I don't like any of it

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Forged, FORGED, & FORGED

[jhanic]

This seller has pictured an ARC of Revival for his/her auction of a signed copy from the Florida event.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Revival-Signed-Florida-Event-One-Ticket-/141452850590?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20ef3f359e

John

[Br!an]

This seller has pictured an ARC of Revival for his/her auction of a signed copy from the Florida event.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Revival-Signed-Florida-Event-One-Ticket-/141452850590?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20ef3f359e

John

It's for the ticket to the event. I don't know why he used that picture.

He has four proofs listed and a S/L. Everything he is selling seems a little pricey.

[Randall Flagg]

A most strange "g".
Stephen King Signed Christine (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Christine-/321567830558?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4adeefb21e)

Same seller, rubbish:
Stephen King Signed Geralds Game (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Geralds-Game-/321567824372?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item4adeef99f4)

[killbourne]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-22-63-SIGNED-by-Stephen-King-2012-Paperback-/331360042120?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4d2698fc88

this seller is annoying and stupid. I would appreciate if more people would get involved to get this crap taken off ebay. Just read his msg in his listing.

[Randall Flagg]

Doesn't pass the smell test:
STEPHEN KING AUTOGRAPHED NOVEL "IT" 1ST EDITION COLLECTIBLE HARDCOVER (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-AUTOGRAPHED-NOVEL-IT-1ST-EDITION-COLLECTIBLE-HARDCOVER-/111501122732?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f5fc1cac)

[Merlin1958]

Yeah, that's a little iffy. Could be it was recently signed at an event or something.

[Randall Flagg]

Yeah, that's a little iffy. Could be it was recently signed at an event or something.
Not sure. Other's may think it's legit, but so far we haven't heard their opinions.

[jhanic]

Doesn't pass the smell test:
STEPHEN KING AUTOGRAPHED NOVEL "IT" 1ST EDITION COLLECTIBLE HARDCOVER (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-AUTOGRAPHED-NOVEL-IT-1ST-EDITION-COLLECTIBLE-HARDCOVER-/111501122732?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f5fc1cac)

I'm not sure either. I wouldn't want it in my collection.

John

[The Library Policeman]

I think it's bad.

[racerx45]

Not sure this is the right place for this or not.

The Long Walk Price: US$ 9,737.56 (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=14094833633&searchurl=sortby%3D1%26amp%3Ban%3DStephen+King)

Am I missing something here?

[jonp]

Not sure this is the right place for this or not.

The Long Walk Price: US$ 9,737.56 (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=14094833633&searchurl=sortby%3D1%26amp%3Ban%3DStephen+King)

Am I missing something here?

WTF????? Omg! What a bargain!

[jhanic]

Not sure this is the right place for this or not.

The Long Walk Price: US$ 9,737.56 (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=14094833633&searchurl=sortby%3D1%26amp%3Ban%3DStephen+King)

Am I missing something here?

That's just plain ridiculous!

John

[Stockerlone]

Not bad.. :orely::orely::orely:
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Signiert-Stephen-King-Nightmares-Dreamscapes-Englische-Ausgabe-/00/s/OTU2WDEyMjI=/z/ZwoAAOSwZkJUTf1F/$_57.JPG

[Pasiuk57]

bad!!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Yes, pretty bad.

[webstar1000]

Need help guys... is this signature real? I am on the fence.... It is Whelans.

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/photo-4.png (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/photo-4.png.html)

[Randall Flagg]

Looks fine to me.

[Randall Flagg]

Pretty bad:
Stephen King Signed Autographed "Liseys Story" (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Autographed-Liseys-Story-/321571662117?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adf2a2925)
Stephen King Signed Autographed "The Half Night" (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Autographed-The-Half-Night-/321571661471?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adf2a269f)

Stephen King Signed Autographed "Insomnia" (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Autographed-Insomnia-/321571660105?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adf2a2149)

Stephen King Signed Autographed "Everythinngs Eventual" (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Autographed-Everythinngs-Eventual-/321571658956?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adf2a1ccc)

[carlosdetweiller]

Need help guys... is this signature real? I am on the fence.... It is Whelans.



I think it looks just fine too.

[mosheprigan]

? ? ? rushed sig ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1-1-NYC-9-24-14-CBS-THIS-MORNING-/261653030967?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cebbc6837

[frik]

Sure looks like it, Moshe.
Pretty sure it's genuine.

sk

[mosheprigan]

Hey frik, nice to hear from you. How're ya doing?

[jhanic]

? ? ? rushed sig ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1-1-NYC-9-24-14-CBS-THIS-MORNING-/261653030967?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cebbc6837

I don't like it. It could be okay, but...

John

[Randall Flagg]

Hey frik, nice to hear from you. How're ya doing?
Pretty friken' good.....?

[mosheprigan]

Thank you john and Randall Flagg. Price is a bit high, right? though a tough copy to get.

[jhanic]

Thank you john and Randall Flagg. Price is a bit high, right? though a tough copy to get.

If it's genuine, the price seems okay. I just don't like the break in the "n" in Stephen.

John

[mosheprigan]

I don't like the break, either. Let's wait for another one. Thanks John.

[idlewarnings]

This one's been discussed before. Go back to post #7348. The consensus was that it's genuine. He's knocked $100 off the price since the last listing.


? ? ? rushed sig ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-MR-MERCEDES-BOOK-1-1-NYC-9-24-14-CBS-THIS-MORNING-/261653030967?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3cebbc6837

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Dodgy looking signature and a "Certificate of Authenticity" that definitely looks homemade...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-IT-SIGNED-TO-TITLE-PAGE-U-S-1ST-1ST-HARDBACK-1986-RARE/221593006406?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D966e9884d3654c428a6 1bea5a12821d0%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D2014032818063 7%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D331347830808

[Merlin1958]

Dodgy signature and a "Certificate of Authenticity" that looks homemade...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-IT-SIGNED-TO-TITLE-PAGE-U-S-1ST-1ST-HARDBACK-1986-RARE/221593006406?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D966e9884d3654c428a6 1bea5a12821d0%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D2014032818063 7%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D331347830808

That does not look good to me, but I defer to the experts.

[jhanic]

I don't like it at all.

John

[Br!an]

Dodgy looking signature and a "Certificate of Authenticity" that definitely looks homemade...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-IT-SIGNED-TO-TITLE-PAGE-U-S-1ST-1ST-HARDBACK-1986-RARE/221593006406?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D966e9884d3654c428a6 1bea5a12821d0%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D2014032818063 7%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D331347830808


Many of his listings are "dodgy." He sells crap.

[bdwyer19]

Thoughts on this?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121481674589

[jhanic]

Thoughts on this?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121481674589

Might be okay. I'm just not sure.

John

[frik]

Not sure either, but (speaking hesitantly) I think it's ok.

sk

[Randall Flagg]

Looks good to me, but terribly expensive.

[Merlin1958]

Looks good to me, but terribly expensive.

Yes, very expensive!!!!

[EXPLORER]

Dodgy looking signature and a "Certificate of Authenticity" that definitely looks homemade...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-IT-SIGNED-TO-TITLE-PAGE-U-S-1ST-1ST-HARDBACK-1986-RARE/221593006406?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D966e9884d3654c428a6 1bea5a12821d0%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D2014032818063 7%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D331347830808

Horrible.. His loops are always smooth if genuine... whoever had a tough time doing that loop (full of hesitation)

[sharki69]

What the experts think ? Thanks

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/83639BAB-EA42-4EA0-808E-14E35469A2EE.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/83639BAB-EA42-4EA0-808E-14E35469A2EE.jpg.html)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Real

Mulleins

[jonp]

looks good to me.

[AKC]

looks good to me.


Real

Mulleins

Good

[sharki69]

Thank you mulleins, Jonip and akc

[Randall Flagg]

Legit.

[Nickelwise]

I've been helping my brother put together a set of King hardbacks and found this in a thrift store recently:

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s428/drofduf/20141110_180454_resized_zps4298e708.jpg

I didn't even notice the signature until I gave him the book, I'm thinking it's a fake but figured I'd post it here and see what anyone else thinks.

[sharki69]

Legit.

Thanks RF

[jhanic]

I've been helping my brother put together a set of King hardbacks and found this in a thrift store recently:

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s428/drofduf/20141110_180454_resized_zps4298e708.jpg

I didn't even notice the signature until I gave him the book, I'm thinking it's a fake but figured I'd post it here and see what anyone else thinks.

Possibly okay. Since it seems to be done with a Sharpie, it's really hard to be sure.

John

[Randall Flagg]

I say it's legit.

[Merlin1958]

Yeah, seems good for recent sharpie sloppiness.

[Randall Flagg]

Terrible:
delores claiborne by stephen king signed 1st edition/1st print (http://www.ebay.com/itm/delores-claiborne-by-stephen-king-signed-1st-edition-1st-print-w-coa-/181583517589?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a47389795)

[Anubis2347]

Is this a good Phil Hale Sig?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171523681377?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[frik]

I checked my s/l edition, and it's completely different. Not even close.

sk

[Robert Fulman]

I think it's good. Phil signed those books relatively recently, and that's how he signed them. However, they can be purchased direct from Grant for $75: LINK (https://secure.grantbooks.com/z-sk-dt-2.html)

[AKC]

Yep, it's fine...

[Stockerlone]

A signed Under the Dome from a competition....:confused:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Under-the-Dome-engl-HANDSIGNIERT-RAR-/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/z/vSEAAOSwr81UOTRT/$_2.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Under-the-Dome-Unterschrift-neu-und-signiert-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/vx8AAOSwRLZUE1Iy/$_2.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

I'll move the post if the consensus is legit, but for now the seller states the book was signed today in Kansas City, Mo, prior to the Rainy Day Books event tonight (no signing at event).
The "Stephen" is more normal, but the "King" is odd.
Could be an autograph "on the fly".
STEPHEN KING SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED BOOK REVIVAL KANSAS CITY MISSOURI 11/13/14 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-BOOK-REVIVAL-KANSAS-CITY-MISSOURI-11-13-14-/121486960025?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c492fe599)

[jhanic]

Probably okay.

John

[Merlin1958]

Yeah, looks like a rushed signature, but legit.

[uturn83]

Legit?

End time: Nov 16, 2014 9:47:00 PM EST
View item:
CELL~SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING~2006 1ST/1ST HC/DJ
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CELL-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-2006-1ST-1ST-HC-DJ-/111516044528?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f6dfccf0

[Randall Flagg]

I recommend passing.

[Ben Staad]

I am no expert but I would skip that one as well. RF has a good eye for these and maybe someone else will chime in.


Legit?

End time: Nov 16, 2014 9:47:00 PM EST
View item:
CELL~SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING~2006 1ST/1ST HC/DJ
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CELL-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-2006-1ST-1ST-HC-DJ-/111516044528?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f6dfccf0

[Merlin1958]

I don't know...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-DANSE-MACABRE-Signed-Dated-1st-1st-/371158252079?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item566ac17a2f

Nope

[Merlin1958]

I don't know...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-DANSE-MACABRE-Signed-Dated-1st-1st-/371158252079?pt=US_Nonfiction_Book&hash=item566ac17a2f

Nope

Was definitely leaning towards no but thought maybe he could have been a little tipsy that day or something

He's in AA for quite some time now. Really?

[Tommy]

sorry did not mean to offend anyone I will go away now

[frik]

I am no expert but I would skip that one as well. RF has a good eye for these and maybe someone else will chime in.


Legit?

End time: Nov 16, 2014 9:47:00 PM EST
View item:
CELL~SIGNED BY STEPHEN KING~2006 1ST/1ST HC/DJ
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CELL-SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-2006-1ST-1ST-HC-DJ-/111516044528?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item19f6dfccf0

Don't like it, but it's King allright.

sk

[AKC]

Seller is a known forger. Probably traced….

STAY AWAY

[coderedx]

I'll move the post if the consensus is legit, but for now the seller states the book was signed today in Kansas City, Mo, prior to the Rainy Day Books event tonight (no signing at event).
The "Stephen" is more normal, but the "King" is odd.
Could be an autograph "on the fly".
STEPHEN KING SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED BOOK REVIVAL KANSAS CITY MISSOURI 11/13/14 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-BOOK-REVIVAL-KANSAS-CITY-MISSOURI-11-13-14-/121486960025?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c492fe599)

As I said on the CD forums, this strikes me as a no. I don't know how he could have gotten it signed before the event; it clearly wasn't purchased from Rainy Day Books (that's a BN sticker), the signature is in the wrong spot on the page, and the signature looks funny.

[Randall Flagg]

sorry did not mean to offend anyone I will go away now
I'm not offended. Most of us make a bad joke or a bad post every now and then. Hell Merlin1958 makes a living at it.

[Merlin1958]

sorry did not mean to offend anyone I will go away now
I'm not offended. Most of us make a bad joke or a bad post every now and then. Hell Merlin1958 makes a living at it.

Thanks my friend. Hey, what is this?


:FU: LOL

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Not an eBay sale, but a recent purchase none the less. I thought it looked legit, but I would love to have that backed up by some more discerning collectors:

http://i.imgur.com/lwQi60f.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ydLA4T4.jpg

[Bev Vincent]

It's signed in an unusual place -- authors generally sign on the title page.

[jonp]

It looks OK to me.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

It's signed in an unusual place -- authors generally sign on the title page.

I thought that as well Bev, if I have the story right, the seller mentioned it having something to do with tickets to see King promote Under The Dome? Perhaps through some book club or other affiliate that was promoting the event? She explained it in passing and the details escape me.

[frik]

Not an eBay sale, but a recent purchase none the less. I thought it looked legit, but I would love to have that backed up by some more discerning collectors:

Looks fine to me!

sk

[carlosdetweiller]

The signature looks good to me.

[Randall Flagg]

Legit signature. Congratulations.

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Legit signature. Congratulations.

Thank you sir, I wish I were happier about the purchase, the book itself has some irreconcilable damage (see my collection thread) but it's still nice, as it's my second King signature.

[Merlin1958]

Yeah, if its fairly recent it's good.

[Randall Flagg]

Don't know about the Bush or Clinton sigs, but the King sigs are pathetic.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/rober-alli/m.html?item=321590864245&hash=item4ae04f2975&pt=US_Fiction_Books&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[Randall Flagg]

You have to love it when the COA spells February incorrectly.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/four-past-midnight-by-stephen-king-signed-1st-ed-1st-pr-hard-cover-with-coa-/181589689272?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a4796c3b8

[dnemec]

I've been watching the Revival prices, and these books caught my eye (same seller). King's signature looks a little different this tour, but I thought this had to be bad. Or am I not good enough to speculate yet?

REVIVAL (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REVIVAL-HARDCOVER-BOOK-BRAND-NEW-AUTOGRAPHED-PROOF-SIGNING-/191418259705?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c916ad8f9)

REVIVAL (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REVIVAL-HARDCOVER-BOOK-BRAND-NEW-AUTOGRAPHED-PROOF-COA-WOW-/191418260656?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c916adcb0)

[Merlin1958]

His sig has definitely degraded over time. However they both look really bad, but it's hard to say these days.

[Bev Vincent]

He was also under the weather, which might contribute to the condition of his signature.

[divemaster]

You have to love it when the COA spells February incorrectly.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/four-past-midnight-by-stephen-king-signed-1st-ed-1st-pr-hard-cover-with-coa-/181589689272?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a4796c3b8

Well, you can't spell Fubruary without FUBAR.

[Randall Flagg]

I've been watching the Revival prices, and these books caught my eye (same seller). King's signature looks a little different this tour, but I thought this had to be bad. Or am I not good enough to speculate yet?

REVIVAL (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REVIVAL-HARDCOVER-BOOK-BRAND-NEW-AUTOGRAPHED-PROOF-SIGNING-/191418259705?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c916ad8f9)

REVIVAL (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REVIVAL-HARDCOVER-BOOK-BRAND-NEW-AUTOGRAPHED-PROOF-COA-WOW-/191418260656?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2c916adcb0)
Difficult to say. As mentioned before, his "Stephen" is more consistent than his "King".
Not saying they are bogus, but unless I knew/trusted the seller I just would look somewhere else. Easier to sleep at night.

[Randall Flagg]

No bueno:
Stephen King - "The Regulators" - Signed - 1996 First Edition Hardcover (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Regulators-Signed-1996-First-Edition-Hardcover-/271678827351?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f4151eb57)

[Randall Flagg]

It just feels wrong. Even the Stephen is odd. 1 day auction, COA, etc:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED 'REVIVAL' FIRST EDITION HC BOOK w/COA PROOF HORROR +BONUS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REVIVAL-FIRST-EDITION-HC-BOOK-w-COA-PROOF-HORROR-BONUS-/171553442870?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item27f161cc36)

[carlosdetweiller]

No. I don't think it is good either.

[mkberger]

It just feels wrong. Even the Stephen is odd. 1 day auction, COA, etc:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED 'REVIVAL' FIRST EDITION HC BOOK w/COA PROOF HORROR +BONUS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REVIVAL-FIRST-EDITION-HC-BOOK-w-COA-PROOF-HORROR-BONUS-/171553442870?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item27f161cc36)

Didn't like it at all.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I wouldn't own it or any of the others he's offering for sale. Doesn't feel right.

[racerx45]

It just feels wrong. Even the Stephen is odd. 1 day auction, COA, etc:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED 'REVIVAL' FIRST EDITION HC BOOK w/COA PROOF HORROR +BONUS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REVIVAL-FIRST-EDITION-HC-BOOK-w-COA-PROOF-HORROR-BONUS-/171553442870?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item27f161cc36)


No. I don't think it is good either.



It just feels wrong. Even the Stephen is odd. 1 day auction, COA, etc:
STEPHEN KING SIGNED 'REVIVAL' FIRST EDITION HC BOOK w/COA PROOF HORROR +BONUS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-REVIVAL-FIRST-EDITION-HC-BOOK-w-COA-PROOF-HORROR-BONUS-/171553442870?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item27f161cc36)

Didn't like it at all.


I wouldn't own it or any of the others he's offering for sale. Doesn't feel right.

I found this comment interesting “The item comes with an authentic Certificate of Authenticity from ATG Authentics, guaranteeing the autograph authentic for life.” I did not realize that authentic signature had an issue of degrading into unauthentic signature over time. I think that statement in itself is a red flag.

[Randall Flagg]

Hopefully ATG spells the month correct.

[Randall Flagg]

Laughable:
blaze by richard bachman (stephen king signed) 1st edition/1st print w/coa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/blaze-by-richard-bachman-stephen-king-signed-1st-edition-1st-print-w-coa-/181593772333?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a47d5112d)

Some poor sucker already bid on this:
From a Buick SIGNED by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-SIGNED-by-Stephen-King-2002-Hardcover-/251730170402?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a9c499222)

[jhanic]

Terrible signatures:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-HAND-SIGNED-REVIVAL-FIRST-EDITION-HC-BOOK-w-COA-PROOF-HORROR-/181594575636?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a47e15314

John

[AKC]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Mr-Mercedes-/321597516330?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=

What a pathetic attempt.

[RC65]

Laughable:
blaze by richard bachman (stephen king signed) 1st edition/1st print w/coa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/blaze-by-richard-bachman-stephen-king-signed-1st-edition-1st-print-w-coa-/181593772333?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a47d5112d)

Some poor sucker already bid on this:
From a Buick SIGNED by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-SIGNED-by-Stephen-King-2002-Hardcover-/251730170402?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a9c499222)

I watch this thread with a combination of bemusement and befuddlement. Even a tiny bit of research, of comparing the these books' (and all the others' in this thread) sigs to King's (which is all over the Net at reputable sites), would show both to be poor attempts at trickery...I don't understand why anyone would spend dozens, if not hundreds, of dollars on something that they have no knowledge on and apparently don't even spend a second verifying. :confused:

[SystemCrashOverRide]

Laughable:
blaze by richard bachman (stephen king signed) 1st edition/1st print w/coa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/blaze-by-richard-bachman-stephen-king-signed-1st-edition-1st-print-w-coa-/181593772333?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a47d5112d)

Some poor sucker already bid on this:
From a Buick SIGNED by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-SIGNED-by-Stephen-King-2002-Hardcover-/251730170402?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a9c499222)

I watch this thread with a combination of bemusement and befuddlement. Even a tiny bit of research, of comparing the these books' (and all the others' in this thread) sigs to King's (which is all over the Net at reputable sites), would show both to be poor attempts at trickery...I don't understand why anyone would spend dozens, if not hundreds, of dollars on something that they have no knowledge on and apparently don't even spend a second verifying. :confused:

I'm always worried that a well meaning family member will fall prey to this and buy me a fake in an attempt to get me something special.

[Merlin1958]

Just an idle thought, but I don't think I would add any King recent releases (last two or three years) that were signed to my collection unless it were signed "In Person" or from a valued member here. His signature has gotten terrible (Understandably) over the years. I was never an "expert" to begin with however, I feel that I am better than most (outside this forum) at spotting a forgery. My "Revival" sports a sig in which, "King" is virtually reduced to "Kg" with a squiggle in between. Like I said, just a thought.

[zelig]

Just an idle thought, but I don't think I would add any King recent releases (last two or three years) that were signed to my collection unless it were signed "In Person" or from a valued member here. His signature has gotten terrible (Understandably) over the years. I was never a "expert" to begin with however, I feel that I am better than most (outside this forum) ay spotting a forgery. My "Revival" sports a sig in which, "King" is virtually reduced to "Kg" with a squiggle in between. Like I said, just a thought.

In general I've been very reluctant to buy any signed books off eBay (excluding official limiteds) because of the proliferation of forgeries. I know this thread is a great resource to help spot them though.

[Merlin1958]

Just an idle thought, but I don't think I would add any King recent releases (last two or three years) that were signed to my collection unless it were signed "In Person" or from a valued member here. His signature has gotten terrible (Understandably) over the years. I was never a "expert" to begin with however, I feel that I am better than most (outside this forum) ay spotting a forgery. My "Revival" sports a sig in which, "King" is virtually reduced to "Kg" with a squiggle in between. Like I said, just a thought.

In general I've been very reluctant to buy any signed books off eBay (excluding official limiteds) because of the proliferation of forgeries. I know this thread is a great resource to help spot them though.

No doubt about it you are very right. This site is invaluable in that respect. I thought the S/L spoke for themselves, sorry. I was mostly referring to "Flatsigned" editions.

[zelig]

Yeah it's cool. I guess I was just stating the obvious on the limiteds. I do that sometimes. :smile:

[Br!an]

Laughable:
blaze by richard bachman (stephen king signed) 1st edition/1st print w/coa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/blaze-by-richard-bachman-stephen-king-signed-1st-edition-1st-print-w-coa-/181593772333?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a47d5112d)

Some poor sucker already bid on this:
From a Buick SIGNED by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-SIGNED-by-Stephen-King-2002-Hardcover-/251730170402?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a9c499222)

I watch this thread with a combination of bemusement and befuddlement. Even a tiny bit of research, of comparing the these books' (and all the others' in this thread) sigs to King's (which is all over the Net at reputable sites), would show both to be poor attempts at trickery...I don't understand why anyone would spend dozens, if not hundreds, of dollars on something that they have no knowledge on and apparently don't even spend a second verifying. :confused:

I'm always worried that a well meaning family member will fall prey to this and buy me a fake in an attempt to get me something special.

Tell them about the danger and then tell them about Bett's.

[dnemec]

Laughable:
blaze by richard bachman (stephen king signed) 1st edition/1st print w/coa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/blaze-by-richard-bachman-stephen-king-signed-1st-edition-1st-print-w-coa-/181593772333?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a47d5112d)

Some poor sucker already bid on this:
From a Buick SIGNED by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-SIGNED-by-Stephen-King-2002-Hardcover-/251730170402?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a9c499222)

I watch this thread with a combination of bemusement and befuddlement. Even a tiny bit of research, of comparing the these books' (and all the others' in this thread) sigs to King's (which is all over the Net at reputable sites), would show both to be poor attempts at trickery...I don't understand why anyone would spend dozens, if not hundreds, of dollars on something that they have no knowledge on and apparently don't even spend a second verifying. :confused:

I'm always worried that a well meaning family member will fall prey to this and buy me a fake in an attempt to get me something special.

Tell them about the danger and then tell them about Bett's.

Yep, this is why I am responsible for buying my own gifts. Not that I mind... :P

[Ben Staad]

Before I joined this site my wife bought me a "signed" BCE of Carrie. When I unwrapped it I was sad (but thanked her) because the signature wasn't close. I confirmed it later on this site. People can be extreme scum bags. I have never in my life ripped anyone off and I cannot wrap my mind around how people can do this.






Laughable:
blaze by richard bachman (stephen king signed) 1st edition/1st print w/coa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/blaze-by-richard-bachman-stephen-king-signed-1st-edition-1st-print-w-coa-/181593772333?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a47d5112d)

Some poor sucker already bid on this:
From a Buick SIGNED by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-SIGNED-by-Stephen-King-2002-Hardcover-/251730170402?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3a9c499222)

I watch this thread with a combination of bemusement and befuddlement. Even a tiny bit of research, of comparing the these books' (and all the others' in this thread) sigs to King's (which is all over the Net at reputable sites), would show both to be poor attempts at trickery...I don't understand why anyone would spend dozens, if not hundreds, of dollars on something that they have no knowledge on and apparently don't even spend a second verifying. :confused:

I'm always worried that a well meaning family member will fall prey to this and buy me a fake in an attempt to get me something special.

Tell them about the danger and then tell them about Bett's.

Yep, this is why I am responsible for buying my own gifts. Not that I mind... :P

[dnemec]

Any thoughts on this one? Doing a little holiday shopping for myself, and I thought this looked pretty good, especially if I can get it for around the current price. But I don't usually buy on ebay unless it's a S/L, so I need experts!!! Thanks!

Lisey's Story (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-LISEYS-STORY-/400812461170?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5d5248cc72)

And before you guys mention it, I've already sent an email asking if it's a 1st/1st.

[jhanic]

Any thoughts on this one? Doing a little holiday shopping for myself, and I thought this looked pretty good, especially if I can get it for around the current price. But I don't usually buy on ebay unless it's a S/L, so I need experts!!! Thanks!

Lisey's Story (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-LISEYS-STORY-/400812461170?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5d5248cc72)

And before you guys mention it, I've already sent an email asking if it's a 1st/1st.

Could be okay.

John

[bdwyer19]

I think that's legit.

[Merlin1958]

Any thoughts on this one? Doing a little holiday shopping for myself, and I thought this looked pretty good, especially if I can get it for around the current price. But I don't usually buy on ebay unless it's a S/L, so I need experts!!! Thanks!

Lisey's Story (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-LISEYS-STORY-/400812461170?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5d5248cc72)

And before you guys mention it, I've already sent an email asking if it's a 1st/1st.

Looks good to me. A fine example of his current sig. Also, it appears it has the right number line and DJ to be a 1/1

[frik]

Lisey looks fine to me.

sk

[east-tennessee]

Any thoughts on this one? Doing a little holiday shopping for myself, and I thought this looked pretty good, especially if I can get it for around the current price. But I don't usually buy on ebay unless it's a S/L, so I need experts!!! Thanks!

Lisey's Story (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-BY-STEPHEN-KING-LISEYS-STORY-/400812461170?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5d5248cc72)

And before you guys mention it, I've already sent an email asking if it's a 1st/1st.

Signature looks good to me! :coo3l: Good luck !

Brian.

[dnemec]

Thanks so much all! I appreciate it!!!