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

[Johnny007]

LOL, triplets!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

After all these multiple identities, Don't I need a shrink?

Mulleins

LOL! LOL! LOL! :rofl:

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Room 217 Caretaker again.

[zelig]

I'm thinking about purchasing this item (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221683774316?_trksid=p2055359.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT). What do you think about the signature and the price?

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I'm thinking about purchasing this item (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221683774316?_trksid=p2055359.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT). What do you think about the signature and the price?

I think the signature is legit. I also think $300 is probably reasonable for the book, considering signed copies of Revival are currently being sold for around $275...

I hope this helps! :smile:

[zelig]

Yeah that helps, thanks!

[Patrick]

My deadzone handle made it into a Forbes magazine article where a guy was explaining what eBay was all about. I was bidding on an Easton Press edition of The Dead Zone that caught the reporter's eye -- he figured he didn't stand much of a chance against a bidder with that name.
And I'm the one who bought it from you later when you sold it on eBay, Bev.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Was that the Mr. Mercedes he put up?

Yes...among a lot of other forged Kings. Simply terrible.

I think the seller already removed Mr. Mercedes. My message to seller about forged items being sent through the mail creates a Federal Offense.

Here is a link to another one the seller is moving:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-From-A-Buick-8-1st-EDITION-first-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-AUTOGRAPH-/221683242236?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339d59d4fc

If you look at ALL the sellers signed books, they are forged.

Mulleins

Ralph,

I also sent a letter to this seller -- but I wasn't very nice to him/her. Let's see if this gets pulled within a day or two. If not, my next letter will include the ebay legal department as a cc: to the Federal Attorney Fraud Department (Eastern District). Let's keep the pressure on these crooks.

John

The seller now modified his/her auctions by removing the word signature in the title and claims "There is a signature on a head page - origin unknown".

Check out this signature:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321661500630

ALL of his/her auctions are forged books. Just removing the word "signed" from the title shouldn't protect the seller from any wrong doing. Especially since he/she has been contacted and reported.

The seller did ask me for Kings secretary contact to locate a person to verify signatures. This should be interesting....haha.

Mulleins

I also received a reply stating that the ad doesn't mention that it's a King signature...just that it is signed. I explained the futility of that defense but I doubt he/she grasped what I wrote. Also, he accused me of sending your e-mail and explained the ebay rules about multiple identities on ebay. I am still chuckling...no, laughing! More to follow, I'm sure.


hahahahahahhahhahahaaaaa....multiple identities. I love it. Just wait until all the members here start reporting the auctions. This person won't know what hit them.

Mulleins

I sent magicmuzaofart a lovely worded email and warned him in no uncertain terms, that I was aware that all his listings were forgeries and that knowingly selling and then posting them through the US postal service would constitute mail fraud.

I also told him that I would be reporting his activities not only to ebay, but also to the Washington State Police Department and the Federal Attorney Fraud Department, in order to try and scare him into removing his listings.

magicmuzaofart replied with the following:


No claims with regard to signature are made. It's origin unknown. It's not even listed in the listings' titles, or marked off in the pertaining category.
May I inquire as to what are the "Washington State Police Department" and "Federal Attorney Fraud Department" respective websites that you claim to have reported "my activity" to? - I'd like to talk to them myself.
Also, please site the relevant US CFR that you are referring to when stating: "constitutes mail fraud and is a federal offence under US law".
Lastly, I am starting an investigation of my own: I have more than just a belief now, that eBay users: bethirsty007, dlt4087, merlin09051958, mulleins, superintendentclerk, wow1stsigned are in fact one and the same person. Furthermore, your motive seems to be to get rid of competition in that particular niche of selling. I will be discussing all that with ebay fraud prevention team soon enough.

Multiple identities.... HAHAHAHA!!! :emot-roflolmao:

I like the way he claims that because there is no mention of the signatures in his listings, he thinks he is in the right even though the copy of Dolores Claiborne he is selling is listed at a price of $233...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221682195935

The seller is complete scum!!! :mad:

I think this guy needs the heat cranked up a bit more with some more emails telling him his books are forged... Rep points available to anyone who sends him a message about his fraudulent activities! LOL! LOL! :lol:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

With having all these multiple identities/personalities which one should I have dinner with tonight? I can't cancel on myself again.

If anyone can help, I've misplaced my credit cards and bank info for my other identities.

Mulleins (I Think)

[Randall Flagg]

I think the most efficient way to get the items removed is for numerous people to report them to ebay. After a while arguing with him loses its charm and becomes a waste of time.

[goheat]

I think not: "DESPERATION" STEPHEN KING SIGNED hard copy book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIKE-NEW-DESPERATION-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-hard-copy-book-1996-1st-1st-/231476529962?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e5138b2a)

[jsmcmullen92]

I think not: "DESPERATION" STEPHEN KING SIGNED hard copy book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIKE-NEW-DESPERATION-STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-hard-copy-book-1996-1st-1st-/231476529962?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e5138b2a)
It's no good. King crosses his 7s.

[tippy4]

Anyone else think this is a forgery?

Signed Revival (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Author-STEPHEN-KING-His-Book-Revival-1st-Ed-Signed-Lot-36A-/171667702148?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f8314184)

[zelig]

I'm not as good as some other members at detecting fakes but yes I agree with you on this one. Doesn't look good to me. Especially the G. That's how it used to look in the old days. And there's other parts that don't look right.

[neo_trinity]

I'm not as good as some other members at detecting fakes but yes I agree with you on this one. Doesn't look good to me. Especially the G. That's how it used to look in the old days. And there's other parts that don't look right.

No good. The seller "thewrittenwordautographs_live" has 0 feedback. This is also apparently tied to a live auction that will hit you up with a 25% Buyers Premium.

[Br!an]

I'm not as good as some other members at detecting fakes but yes I agree with you on this one. Doesn't look good to me. Especially the G. That's how it used to look in the old days. And there's other parts that don't look right.

No good. The seller "thewrittenwordautographs_live" has 0 feedback. This is also apparently tied to a live auction that will hit you up with a 25% Buyers Premium.

Here's the auction...

http://www.invaluable.com/catalog/searchLots.cfm?scp=c&catalogRef=AECATW844U

Haven't I seen that Gunslinger, personalized to "me", before?

[stroppygoblin]

I'm not as good as some other members at detecting fakes but yes I agree with you on this one. Doesn't look good to me. Especially the G. That's how it used to look in the old days. And there's other parts that don't look right.

No good. The seller "thewrittenwordautographs_live" has 0 feedback. This is also apparently tied to a live auction that will hit you up with a 25% Buyers Premium.

Thats a real 'gimmick' by eBay - "live Auction". Other than the Buyers premium and the fact that you have to sign up for an auction that only lasts for a short time, it's no different to a normal ebay sale. I don't see any +ve as a buyer or the "excitement" they are advertising it as having...

[AKC]

Really? Pathetic....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-The-Wind-Through-The-Keyhole-Stephen-King-Book-First-Edition-/191513420177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c9716e191

I am embarrassed for the seller.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Really? Pathetic....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-The-Wind-Through-The-Keyhole-Stephen-King-Book-First-Edition-/191513420177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c9716e191

I am embarrassed for the seller.

LOL! That has to be the worst forgery ever!!! :emot-roflolmao:

Are you going to tell the seller, or shall I? LOL! LOL! LOL! :lol:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I agree! Item reported.

Mulleins

[allasorte]

I'm curious. I know this thread talks about BS meters on signatures and sellers from ebay, but what about listings where people state something is a first/first and it clearly is not? Would those listings also be considered BS too?
What about listings where people are asking thousands of dollars for a real first/first signed? I know they will never sell at such astonishing prices, but are they considered BS too?

[AKC]

BS is used when Sellers are making a deliberate attempt to mislead a potential Buyer through a fraudulent auction listing. Yes, fake signature or Later Printing/Book Club Editions posing as a 1st would qualify.

Regarding inflated pricing, sellers have the right to solicit whatever price they deem appropriate. If the listing accurately depicts the product for sale and the product is deemed authentic, that's not "BS", rather, "optimistic" when compared to the demonstrated, current market value.

In those cases, we sit back and watch to see if an uneducated buyer takes the hook.

[tippy4]

What about listings where people are asking thousands of dollars for a real first/first signed? I know they will never sell at such astonishing prices, but are they considered BS too?

No…a seller has a right to ask whatever they want for the item they are selling, and if they get it, more power to them.

Items are worth what buyers will pay for them.

[goheat]

Really? Pathetic....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-The-Wind-Through-The-Keyhole-Stephen-King-Book-First-Edition-/191513420177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c9716e191

I am embarrassed for the seller.

LOL! That has to be the worst forgery ever!!! :emot-roflolmao:

Are you going to tell the seller, or shall I? LOL! LOL! LOL! :lol:

I still wonder if THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DREAMCATCHER-BY-STEPHEN-KING-2001-SIGNED-/400815226651?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5272ff1b)isn't the worst one I've seen recently! Fantastic!

[stroppygoblin]

Really? Pathetic....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-The-Wind-Through-The-Keyhole-Stephen-King-Book-First-Edition-/191513420177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c9716e191

I am embarrassed for the seller.

LOL! That has to be the worst forgery ever!!! :emot-roflolmao:

Are you going to tell the seller, or shall I? LOL! LOL! LOL! :lol:

I still wonder if THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DREAMCATCHER-BY-STEPHEN-KING-2001-SIGNED-/400815226651?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5272ff1b)isn't the worst one I've seen recently! Fantastic!

Yeah, that 'S' just isn't quite right :evil:

[jhanic]

I agree. I can't remember seeing a worse one.

John

[goheat]

Hmm, what do you think? Stephen King Signed Dolores Claiborne (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Dolores-Claiborne-1993-hc-dj-/391058887912?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0ced14e8)

[carlosdetweiller]

Hmm, what do you think? Stephen King Signed Dolores Claiborne (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Dolores-Claiborne-1993-hc-dj-/391058887912?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0ced14e8)

No.

[goheat]

Hmm, what do you think? Stephen King Signed Dolores Claiborne (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Dolores-Claiborne-1993-hc-dj-/391058887912?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0ced14e8)

No.

Thank you, Sir. When I look at the seller's other listings, I agree with you!

[tippy4]

Same with THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-HEARTS-IN-ATLANTIS-1999-hc-dj-/271778983996?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f474a303c)

I think they are fakes…and better than most.

[sentinel]

Same with THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-HEARTS-IN-ATLANTIS-1999-hc-dj-/271778983996?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f474a303c)

I think they are fakes…and better than most.

I've got one that looks a lot like it, right down to the crossed out King.
It's a heck of fake if it is one. Looks a lot like current sigs, even the right
color pen and you know how hard it is to find that!

[sgc1999]

hello friends,
please stay away from this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-The-Wind-Through-The-Keyhole-Stephen-King-Book-First-Edition-/191513420177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c9716e191

[jhanic]

Agreed.

John

[Stockerlone]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Duma-Key-Signiert-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/xRIAAOSwqu9U5gnM/$_35.JPG

[goheat]

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-Duma-Key-Signiert-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/xRIAAOSwqu9U5gnM/$_35.JPG

Putrid in so many ways.

[AstroDad]

not a questionable item per se, but noticed this guy has several for sale and each is listed with $6 shipping, but then in the comments he clarifies it is actually $35-$40 shipping and to ignore the posted shipping amount for the auction. The first one I saw I thought it was a mistake and wondered why he didn't just fix it, but ALL of his auctions are like that. Is there some ebay rule he is getting around by doing this? Seems like he is just asking for confusion and negative feedback from people who didn't notice.

[Br!an]

not a questionable item per se, but noticed this guy has several for sale and each is listed with $6 shipping, but then in the comments he clarifies it is actually $35-$40 shipping and to ignore the posted shipping amount for the auction. The first one I saw I thought it was a mistake and wondered why he didn't just fix it, but ALL of his auctions are like that. Is there some ebay rule he is getting around by doing this? Seems like he is just asking for confusion and negative feedback from people who didn't notice.

That's violating eBay policy.

Do you have a link?

[AstroDad]

oops! Meant to include that.

here you go (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Little-sisters-of-Eluria-Artist-ed-Stephen-King-Signed-Limited-1431-/301537539029?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463509b3d5)

[killjoy72]

That seller is a member here (whom I have happily purchased from in the past).

[goheat]

That seller is a member here (whom I have happily purchased from in the past).

Yes, and a very reputable one I as well have purchased from. I sent him a PM just now because I do not believe he would intentionally avoid Ebay policies.

EDIT: His PM mailbox is full, so I emailed him.

[AstroDad]

Oh, he has 100% feedback, I didn't mean to question his honesty, I just didn't understand the benefit to doing that. seemed like it could only cause confusion to me. Actually, I guess it could lower the final value of the item for the fees you pay Ebay...hadn't thought of that until just now.

[burial]

That seller is a member here (whom I have happily purchased from in the past).

yes... i think I know who it is...
the thing with the shipping cost is because he is listing on US eBay but will be shipping from europe.

[super sam]

not a questionable item per se, but noticed this guy has several for sale and each is listed with $6 shipping, but then in the comments he clarifies it is actually $35-$40 shipping and to ignore the posted shipping amount for the auction. The first one I saw I thought it was a mistake and wondered why he didn't just fix it, but ALL of his auctions are like that. Is there some ebay rule he is getting around by doing this? Seems like he is just asking for confusion and negative feedback from people who didn't notice.
Thats me :-/
Just to clarify, english is not my first language.
I don´t know how to get around this.
Have emailed Ebay and they told me this way was the only way to do it.
I have to fill in US shipping to maximum $6 and then international shippingcost.(thats my actual cost)
If someone buy from me and didn`t notice the actual shippingcost (have not happend yet) i will of course cancel the auction if the buyer wants that.
And if someone outside US have another solution of this problem PM me.

Christer aka supersam

[AstroDad]

Interesting, I didn't realize it was difficult for international sellers to sell directly on the US Ebay. I don't sell often, but I believe on the US site it gives me a choice to pay more to have the auction listed internationally. I assumed other countries would have a similar option, but I don't know what countries have their own ebay and which do not.

Sam, If I were you and Ebay gave you their blessing to do it this way I would mention it in the auction. It came off kinda shady to me at first glance and could influence whether people bid on your items.

[super sam]

Interesting, I didn't realize it was difficult for international sellers to sell directly on the US Ebay. I don't sell often, but I believe on the US site it gives me a choice to pay more to have the auction listed internationally. I assumed other countries would have a similar option, but I don't know what countries have their own ebay and which do not.

Sam, If I were you and Ebay gave you their blessing to do it this way I would mention it in the auction. It came off kinda shady to me at first glance and could influence whether people bid on your items.

Thanks for the input.
Tried to make it more cleare in my auctions now.

Take care

[frik]

not a questionable item per se, but noticed this guy has several for sale and each is listed with $6 shipping, but then in the comments he clarifies it is actually $35-$40 shipping and to ignore the posted shipping amount for the auction. The first one I saw I thought it was a mistake and wondered why he didn't just fix it, but ALL of his auctions are like that. Is there some ebay rule he is getting around by doing this? Seems like he is just asking for confusion and negative feedback from people who didn't notice.

I'm from the Netherlands and whenever I sell on eBay, I do exactly the same. There just no other way to indicate the correct shipping costs. As far as I know, it never caused any confusion and I haven't received any negative feedback so far.
I was not aware of the fact I was violating eBay policy.

Next time I'm selling an item, I'll give the Dutch eBay a try. It's possible to indicate you want your listing to show up in the US as well. I never tried this before and hope this actually works.

sk

[Niels]

Keep in mind that, when using Dutch Ebay, American users won't find your auction, unless they're searching international.

[Br!an]

not a questionable item per se, but noticed this guy has several for sale and each is listed with $6 shipping, but then in the comments he clarifies it is actually $35-$40 shipping and to ignore the posted shipping amount for the auction. The first one I saw I thought it was a mistake and wondered why he didn't just fix it, but ALL of his auctions are like that. Is there some ebay rule he is getting around by doing this? Seems like he is just asking for confusion and negative feedback from people who didn't notice.
Thats me :-/
Just to clarify, english is not my first language.
I don´t know how to get around this.
Have emailed Ebay and they told me this way was the only way to do it.
I have to fill in US shipping to maximum $6 and then international shippingcost.(thats my actual cost)
If someone buy from me and didn`t notice the actual shippingcost (have not happend yet) i will of course cancel the auction if the buyer wants that.
And if someone outside US have another solution of this problem PM me.

Christer aka supersam

It could be different in your country, but here in the US I can charge whatever I want for shipping.

I simply have to create the shipping policy. First "Create your listing", then "Create shipping policy", under "International shipping" select "Alternative international shipping options". Select the calculated price option. The calculated price option should provide actual shipping pricing to various locations. If you want, once the calculated price option has been selected, you can also add any amount as a handling cost.

If you can make this work it would be a better option to the way you are doing it.

[mkb.redux]

not a questionable item per se, but noticed this guy has several for sale and each is listed with $6 shipping, but then in the comments he clarifies it is actually $35-$40 shipping and to ignore the posted shipping amount for the auction. The first one I saw I thought it was a mistake and wondered why he didn't just fix it, but ALL of his auctions are like that. Is there some ebay rule he is getting around by doing this? Seems like he is just asking for confusion and negative feedback from people who didn't notice.
Thats me :-/
Just to clarify, english is not my first language.
I don´t know how to get around this.
Have emailed Ebay and they told me this way was the only way to do it.
I have to fill in US shipping to maximum $6 and then international shippingcost.(thats my actual cost)
If someone buy from me and didn`t notice the actual shippingcost (have not happend yet) i will of course cancel the auction if the buyer wants that.
And if someone outside US have another solution of this problem PM me.

Christer aka supersam

It could be different in your country, but here in the US I can charge whatever I want for shipping.

I simply have to create the shipping policy. First "Create your listing", then "Create shipping policy", under "International shipping" select "Alternative international shipping options". Select the calculated price option. The calculated price option should provide actual shipping pricing to various locations. If you want, once the calculated price option has been selected, you can also add any amount as a handling cost.

If you can make this work it would be a better option to the way you are doing it.

This is correct.

eBay (in the US, anyway) gives you the option of entering a flat price for shipping (which is constrained by the values that it allows), or entering a calculated rate, which is based on the weight of the item(s). This will work for either domestic or international shipping, so that when I see an auction that has this enabled, I will know exactly what my shipping costs will be.

Hopefully this is available on other eBay sites as well. It's made it much easier for me to accurately show shipping costs for international and multi-book lots.

[bdwyer19]

Thoughts on this signature? The seller said it came from the 2012 Savannah, GA event, but was obtained second-hand.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Dolores-Claiborne-Signed-Book-Autograph-Kathy-Bates-Misery-/181667544605?_trkparms=gh1g%3DI181667544605.N18.S2 .M-924.R2.TR5&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=TfrVahS%252FQv%252Fu84KoPqw%252FTETlkcU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Randall Flagg]

Feels odd, but I say it's legit.

[goheat]

Thoughts on this signature? The seller said it came from the 2012 Savannah, GA event, but was obtained second-hand.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Dolores-Claiborne-Signed-Book-Autograph-Kathy-Bates-Misery-/181667544605?_trkparms=gh1g%3DI181667544605.N18.S2 .M-924.R2.TR5&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=TfrVahS%252FQv%252Fu84KoPqw%252FTETlkcU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I think it's good.

[Fsmdr]

Opinions on this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Hand-Signed-1st-Edition-Fire-Starter-Novel-Fine-Condition-/361221936452?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item541a815544

[Randall Flagg]

Opinions on this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Hand-Signed-1st-Edition-Fire-Starter-Novel-Fine-Condition-/361221936452?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item541a815544
We talked about this in the interesting item thread and the consensus was that it was way too large to be legit.

[carlosdetweiller]

Thoughts on this signature? The seller said it came from the 2012 Savannah, GA event, but was obtained second-hand.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Dolores-Claiborne-Signed-Book-Autograph-Kathy-Bates-Misery-/181667544605?_trkparms=gh1g%3DI181667544605.N18.S2 .M-924.R2.TR5&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=TfrVahS%252FQv%252Fu84KoPqw%252FTETlkcU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I don't like it but it could be legit. I wouldn't buy it if I were you. You should be able to find one that you could be sure of without too much searching.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Really? Pathetic....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-The-Wind-Through-The-Keyhole-Stephen-King-Book-First-Edition-/191513420177?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c9716e191

I am embarrassed for the seller.

LOL! That has to be the worst forgery ever!!! :emot-roflolmao:

Are you going to tell the seller, or shall I? LOL! LOL! LOL! :lol:


I agree! Item reported.

Mulleins

I am really pissed about this auction. Both Ralph and myself reported the item as a forgery to eBay, nearly a week ago - yet eBay took no action and let the auction continue. The item has now sold for $71 and someone has been ripped off! :pullhair: :onfire:

eBay should be held accountable for allowing a known forgery to be sold on their site!! :mad: :mad: :mad:

[neo_trinity]

I too reported this auction to eBay several days ago and they don't respond, nor remove the auction.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-THE-GREEN-MILE-HARDCOVER-BOOK-AUTOGRAPH-RARE-HORROR-THRILLER-/171544757858?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f0dd4662

The seller has also been notified but that doesn't make a difference either. I find that eBay are reluctant to lose their 10% based on a few reports. Maybe I'm wrong, but usually any UserID that contains autographs, graphs, signature, sign... would have to be extremely fortunate to obtain genuine autographs on a continual basis. This seller has over 1,500 active auctions, and they all look garbage.

Gerald

[Br!an]

eBay notifies the seller of the report. They suggest that if the report is accurate the seller should remove the listing. They do not usually take down a listing based on reports.

If King himself told them to take it down they no doubt would.

A person could purchase a forged book, pay for it, leave negative feedback stating the book is a forgery, and file a dispute with eBay to receive a full refund.

[neo_trinity]

Thank you Br!an. I wasn't aware of how it works. I just hope nobody buys it, as it does hurt the collecting community.

Gerald

[killjoy72]

Terrible!
Signed Revival (http://http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=191518916793)
Kinda surprised we haven't seen more of these, honestly.

[killjoy72]

Hang on. Links not working. Maybe because I'm on my cell...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=191518916793

[tippy4]

Hang on. Links not working. Maybe because I'm on my cell...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=191518916793

That is just awful….and the seller knows it is a fake and is trying to pass it as real with the photo of King signing.

[jhanic]

Hang on. Links not working. Maybe because I'm on my cell...
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=191518916793

A terrible fake.

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

That is horrible.

Mulleins

[sharki69]

I asked the seller where he obtained the signature. His response:

"I received this autograph in Jupiter, FL where King had a signing in January"

What a liar

Edit: I emailed him back and suggested him to remove the listing. He thanked me and canceled the listing.

[goheat]

I asked the seller where he obtained the signature. His response:

"I received this autograph in Jupiter, FL where King had a signing in January"

What a liar

Edit: I emailed him back and suggested him to remove the listing. He thanked me and canceled the listing.

Nice work, Shac!

[zelig]

Way to go bud.

[webstar1000]

Man I hate that there is people out there doing that!

[goheat]

It doesn't get any better then THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skeleton-Crew-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-Copyright-1985-/221698496051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339e429633). Ouch!

I did email seller advising it was an obvious fake.

[jsweet]

It doesn't get any better then THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skeleton-Crew-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-Copyright-1985-/221698496051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339e429633). Ouch!

I did email seller advising it was an obvious fake.

Yikes, that's bad. Come on people, put a little effort into your fakes ...

[Br!an]

I reported it and said that both the seller and eBay should be embarrassed by such an obvious forgery.

[goheat]

It doesn't get any better then THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skeleton-Crew-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-Copyright-1985-/221698496051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339e429633). Ouch!

I did email seller advising it was an obvious fake.

So this was my message to the seller:

Dear us.mont,

FYI, this is clearly not an authentic Stephen King signature. You can look online and see what an authentic signature looks like.

Just wanted to make you aware, as it could become a problem if someone buys it believing it to be real.

Their response:

Dear goheat,

Sir, I do not put up forged signatures. I take the integrity of my ebay account very seriously. My boyfriend is a book sorter and does this for a living. He is nothing if not a professional, and would not put up something he believed to be a forged document.

- us.mont

Sigh...

[Br!an]

They pulled it.

[goheat]

They pulled it.

Yeah, they sent me a follow up message:

Dear goheat,

Hello. Thank you for bringin this to our attention. After further investigation into the signature you are correct. While looking through the Stephen King Signatures on google images one that looked very similar was apparently not even Stephen King, I appologize sincerely and thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Have a great day.

- us.mont

[sharki69]

They pulled it.

Yeah, they sent me a follow up message:

Dear goheat,

Hello. Thank you for bringin this to our attention. After further investigation into the signature you are correct. While looking through the Stephen King Signatures on google images one that looked very similar was apparently not even Stephen King, I appologize sincerely and thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Have a great day.

- us.mont

Nice work John !!

[zelig]

Yeah, nice work. And it's always pleasing when you don't get an attitude from the person selling the fake. Nice that they're co-operative.

[bdwyer19]

Could I get some opinions on these signatures please? Sorry for the resolution. This is how the pictures were provided to me.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/SK-PetSematary_zpsfb10c059.png (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/SK-PetSematary_zpsfb10c059.png.html)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/SK-Christine_zps84c5b68c.png (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/SK-Christine_zps84c5b68c.png.html)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/SK-Blaze_zps769458e2.png (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/SK-Blaze_zps769458e2.png.html)

[Randall Flagg]

The images are not clear enough for me to be willing to render an opinion.

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm pretty sure Pet Sematary and Blaze are bad. The Christine might be OK but as RF said you really need to get some better images.

[goheat]

The images are not clear enough for me to be willing to render an opinion.

Yeah, same here. I 'think' they look okay, but it's hard to say without a high resolution close up.

[killjoy72]

Christine looks good. Pet Semetary, hard to tell. Blaze, NO.

[bdwyer19]

Thanks for the input on those signatures! Hoping to have better scans sent to me tomorrow.

[sharki69]

What the experts think about this one ?

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/F0F7572B-3E5D-4558-AC1C-A459814F9C85.png (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/F0F7572B-3E5D-4558-AC1C-A459814F9C85.png.html)

[east-tennessee]

What the experts think about this one ?

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/F0F7572B-3E5D-4558-AC1C-A459814F9C85.png (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/F0F7572B-3E5D-4558-AC1C-A459814F9C85.png.html)

I'm no expert, but I believe that is a nice 20yr old King sig........:cool:

[Jimimck]

Looks good to me but also I'm no expert. I like to have a go to see if I'm right though :-)

[carlosdetweiller]

Looks good. I'd buy that one.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Very good signature.

[killjoy72]

^^Indeed!

[goheat]

Shac, it's good!

[sharki69]

Thank you all !

Brian & James - you are experts now !!

[bdwyer19]

I think this is legit. What do the experts think??

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/84DE7B5C-90AF-4A98-9618-0EF2C108EDB4_zpsmrikq5ix.png (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/84DE7B5C-90AF-4A98-9618-0EF2C108EDB4_zpsmrikq5ix.png.html)

[Randall Flagg]

I don't proclaim to be an "expert", but I do like the signature.

[carlosdetweiller]

I agree that it is good.

[bdwyer19]

Thanks guys! The signature is from a Christine 1/1. What's the estimated value of that?

[east-tennessee]

Thanks guys! The signature is from a Christine 1/1. What's the estimated value of that?


Condition, Condition....If it's in great shape I would think you would see it listed for $300-$400.

[jhanic]

Looks good to me.

John

[zelig]

Thoughts on this signature? And what would be a fair price for a signed UTD 1/1? Thanks.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/BEFA236C-8170-42C8-B072-0A932A1ACA16_zps0cq3vsac.png

[east-tennessee]

Thoughts on this signature? And what would be a fair price for a signed UTD 1/1? Thanks.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/BEFA236C-8170-42C8-B072-0A932A1ACA16_zps0cq3vsac.png

Looks good.....like his recent cramped sig. I got one from Betts for $175..so I would say $150-$200 if its in Great Shape...
Brian...

[tippy4]

Before I even saw ET's response, I had formed the exact same opinions on authenticity and price.

[tippy4]

Thanks guys! The signature is from a Christine 1/1. What's the estimated value of that?


Condition, Condition....If it's in great shape I would think you would see it listed for $300-$400.

I just paid $335 shipped for one that (based on photos) appears to be in fine condition. I was a direct buy from a member here, so add 10% for ebay fees, and you are at ~$365…..just what ET said.

[zelig]

Thanks for the feedback on the UTD book.

[goheat]

Thanks for the feedback on the UTD book.

Good luck, I hope you get that signed UTD, Paul. I love that book, and it took me until January to get a signed copy from Matt (Lot Guy)!

[zelig]

Thanks for the feedback on the UTD book.

Good luck, I hope you get that signed UTD, Paul. I love that book, and it took me until January to get a signed copy from Matt (Lot Guy)!

Thanks John, appreciate your comment. I'm actually in the middle of reading it finally.

[AKC]

Nope. Too shaky....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191432022686?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[east-tennessee]

Nope. Too shaky....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191432022686?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Looks to be signed in slow motion. They messed up a nice copy.

[Tommy]

I don't think so...

Stephen King, DANSE MACABRE , Signed & Dated, 1st / 1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-DANSE-MACABRE-Signed-Dated-1st-1st-/371158252079?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566ac17a2f)

[jonp]

This is a warning for prospective and past buyers of CD's unbound proofs from ebay.

I was the highest bidder of an auction for The Dark Man Unbound earlier in the month from UK seller ashkent7. What arrived was not what was pictured in the auction photographs. This was obviously a scanned and copy of the original.

The differences of the copy were as follows:
1). All the CD unbound proofs should be all the same size (as confirmed by John Hanic and Brian @ CD), they should be printed on 8 1/2" x 11 sized paper. This is the only sized paper CD are using in their office. The unbound copy that arrived was A4 sized ( 8 1/4" x 11 2/3").

2). The printing quality was inferior compared to the CD versions with transfer of wet ink from opposing pages and there was leaching of ink through the paper.

3). The drawings of the copy were not central to the page as with the proper CD proof due to the differing size of paper. The right hand side margin was disproportionally wider as a result.

These are some photos of the copy
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y496/fenpad/IMG_4195_zpsktxlhhwy.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/fenpad/media/IMG_4195_zpsktxlhhwy.jpg.html)
http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y496/fenpad/IMG_4196_zpskindiqwu.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/fenpad/media/IMG_4196_zpskindiqwu.jpg.html)

I know of at least one other member than myself that has bought a copy of The Dark Man unbound proof from this seller as a second chance offer (due to my apparent non-payment!)
So if anybody else has purchased one from this seller check it very carefully.

I just hope that this unpleasant occurrence does not discourage Brian and the rest of the team at CD from offering them in the future, as I enjoy owning my other copies and really find them interesting. I don't know if future copies could be marked with marker with a unique number similar to the Secretary of Dreams bound proofs on the page edges?

I will also be posting this in the eBay bullshit and my Collection threads for maximum coverage!

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't think so...

Stephen King, DANSE MACABRE , Signed & Dated, 1st / 1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-DANSE-MACABRE-Signed-Dated-1st-1st-/371158252079?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566ac17a2f)

I agree with you, Tommy. That one is no good.

[carlosdetweiller]

This is a warning for prospective and past buyers of CD's unbound proofs from ebay.

Thanks for the warning. The buyer usually has quite a bit of protection on eBay with stuff like this. Are you going to try to return it?

[jonp]

This is a warning for prospective and past buyers of CD's unbound proofs from ebay.

Thanks for the warning. The buyer usually has quite a bit of protection on eBay with stuff like this. Are you going to try to return it?

Haven't returned it yet but I got a refund this morning!

[jhanic]

This is a warning for prospective and past buyers of CD's unbound proofs from ebay.

Thanks for the warning. The buyer usually has quite a bit of protection on eBay with stuff like this. Are you going to try to return it?

Haven't returned it yet but I got a refund this morning!

That's great news! Glad I was some help.

John

[jonp]

This is a warning for prospective and past buyers of CD's unbound proofs from ebay.

Thanks for the warning. The buyer usually has quite a bit of protection on eBay with stuff like this. Are you going to try to return it?

Haven't returned it yet but I got a refund this morning!

That's great news! Glad I was some help.

John

Thank you very much John, you were a great help.

[goheat]

I don't think so...

Stephen King, DANSE MACABRE , Signed & Dated, 1st / 1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-DANSE-MACABRE-Signed-Dated-1st-1st-/371158252079?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566ac17a2f)

I agree with you, Tommy. That one is no good.

That seller always has crap.

[jsmcmullen92]

Experts,
Is this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-034-DESPERATION-034-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-1996-1ST-ED-VIKING-PUB-NO-RESERVE-/281614674210?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255) any good? Almost looks too "flamboyant" to me.

[Randall Flagg]

Experts,
Is this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-034-DESPERATION-034-SIGNED-BY-AUTHOR-1996-1ST-ED-VIKING-PUB-NO-RESERVE-/281614674210?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255) any good? Almost looks too "flamboyant" to me.
No bueno

[mkb.redux]

Looks like we have our next contestant in "Let's Play Ebay BS"

Seller Legendsinink COME ON DOWN:

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-CUJO-BOOK-PROOF-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ320177738518QQihZ011QQcategoryZ37 7QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

OK DT Members. You set the BS meter. Is signature real or fake?:

Removed.

[sharki69]

This Australian seller just posted bunch of signed books starting at $1 with no reserve. I suspect they are good, but I'm not expert...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?item=321683329452&hash=item4ae5d211ac&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&_ssn=david79684&_sop=10

"And shipping will be 35 standard not 6.00".....

[Jimimck]

I'm not a fan of any of those....

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm not a fan of any of those....

I agree. Stay away from all of them. The first one I clicked on was Song of Susannah and I thought at first glance that it might be OK. But I think all the rest are bad so it must be bad too. I vote "no" on all of them.

[tippy4]

Something just feels wrong about all of them.

[divemaster]

You know it's questionable when a 1983 signature looks exactly the same as a 1994 signature.

[killjoy72]

You know it's questionable when a 1983 signature looks exactly the same as a 1994 signature.

:emot-roflolmao:

[Randall Flagg]

All 20 books look bogus to me.

[Randall Flagg]

I like this quote:
"DUST JACKET DON'T MAKE THE BOOK THE BOOK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE WITH FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINT.."

The Stand by Stephen King (1978, Hardcover) FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINT BUYYYYYY! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-by-Stephen-King-1978-Hardcover-FIRST-EDITION-FIRST-PRINT-BUYYYYYY-/171703927441?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27fa5a0291)

[goheat]

Something just feels wrong about all of them.

Exactly, Rick. Photos are fuzzy enough and the whole thing just doesn't sit well. :nope:

[goheat]

I just don't think so: STEPHEN KING 11/22/63: A Novel INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-11-22-63-A-Novel-INSCRIBED-FIRST-EDITION-/191526731723?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c97e1ffcbttp://)

[carlosdetweiller]

I just don't think so: STEPHEN KING 11/22/63: A Novel INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-11-22-63-A-Novel-INSCRIBED-FIRST-EDITION-/191526731723?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c97e1ffcbttp://)

I agree. And bookbid should know better. They are legit and have been around a long time.

[Johnny007]

I do not understand why Bookbid has not done the right thing and pulled this ad.

[OneFathom]

What does everybody think of this 1st/1st of Firestarter (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221705635284?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)? Might be me, but something just seems to rub me the wrong way. Maybe it's the price?

[Randall Flagg]

Perhaps the rubbing on the dj or the previous owner having signed the FFE, or the dirty fingernails of the person taking the pictures,.....

FWIW, I think (seek at least 3 other valid opinions), the sig is legit.

[killjoy72]

Not a fan of that Firestarter sig.
Could be legit, but something about it seems off to me...

[sharki69]

This Australian seller just posted bunch of signed books starting at $1 with no reserve. I suspect they are good, but I'm not expert...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?item=321683329452&hash=item4ae5d211ac&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&_ssn=david79684&_sop=10

"And shipping will be 35 standard not 6.00".....


I'm not a fan of any of those....



I'm not a fan of any of those....

I agree. Stay away from all of them. The first one I clicked on was Song of Susannah and I thought at first glance that it might be OK. But I think all the rest are bad so it must be bad too. I vote "no" on all of them.


Something just feels wrong about all of them.


You know it's questionable when a 1983 signature looks exactly the same as a 1994 signature.


All 20 books look bogus to me.

Thanks all. That's what I thought.

The seller pulled all the listings (did someone complained ??)

[Johnny007]

What does everybody think of this 1st/1st of Firestarter (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221705635284?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)? Might be me, but something just seems to rub me the wrong way. Maybe it's the price?

FWIW, I don't like the signature for the following reasons:

1) The swirl crossing the "t" is not nearly as symmetrical as one usually finds. It goes up and then slides down at an angle. I’ve never seen a legit signature with an angle like that.

2) The “g” is way too wild for me. I’ve see ugly “g’s” before, but this one is too ugly for me.

3) The “8’s” in the date look to be too rigid, too forced. The top or bottom is generally smaller than the other one…maybe signifying King’s hurry to sign.

4) The date is much farther to the right than a usual date. Dates are usually more centered under the signature than the one in question here.

5) This seller tried to sell a terrible forged “IT” late in January. I just wouldn’t want this book in my collection – at any cost or with anyone's opinion of the signature’s legitimacy.

Look forward to reading other opinions.

LOL, Randall Flagg’s comment about the dirty fingernails!

[Randall Flagg]

I stand by my opinion that the sig is legit.
Having looked at several examples of King dated signatures circa 1988, it matches.
I hate everything else about the book, but I stand by my opinion.

I hope a few more "expert" or "time valued" opinions will be rendered.

[tippy4]

What does everybody think of this 1st/1st of Firestarter (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221705635284?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)? Might be me, but something just seems to rub me the wrong way. Maybe it's the price?


I stand by my opinion that the sig is legit.
Having looked at several examples of King dated signatures circa 1988, it matches.
I hate everything else about the book, but I stand by my opinion.

I hope a few more "expert" or "time valued" opinions will be rendered.

I am on the fence on this one.

[carlosdetweiller]

What does everybody think of this 1st/1st of Firestarter (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221705635284?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)? Might be me, but something just seems to rub me the wrong way. Maybe it's the price?


I stand by my opinion that the sig is legit.
Having looked at several examples of King dated signatures circa 1988, it matches.
I hate everything else about the book, but I stand by my opinion.

I hope a few more "expert" or "time valued" opinions will be rendered.

I am on the fence on this one.

I wouldn't buy it. And I have a crick in my neck from his (probably intentional) sideways image with the signature. As mentioned above, the "g" in King isn't right. The "e's" in Stephen are too full. The loop in Stephen is off somehow. The numbers in the date don't ring true to me. King usually puts a period after the date. The whole thing just doesn't feel right.

[tippy4]

Ebay makes it easy for a seller to rotate an image 90˚, so there is no excuse not to have it facing the right way.......my point is that you may be right that the seller intentionally did that so you can't easily look at it.

[Tommy]

Bag of Bones SIGNED STEPHEN KING Lot 1st Pet Sematary The Dark Half DESPERATION (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201298538661?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

I don't like it but maybe I am wrong?

[carlosdetweiller]

Bag of Bones SIGNED STEPHEN KING Lot 1st Pet Sematary The Dark Half DESPERATION (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201298538661?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

I don't like it but maybe I am wrong?

I think that one looks OK. What an unusual name in the inscription though! Gummersinda? Really?

[Br!an]

Bag of Bones SIGNED STEPHEN KING Lot 1st Pet Sematary The Dark Half DESPERATION (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201298538661?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

I don't like it but maybe I am wrong?

I think that one looks OK. What an unusual name in the inscription though! Gummersinda? Really?

That's been listed four times before.

The strange name might have something to do with that.

[goheat]

Bag of Bones SIGNED STEPHEN KING Lot 1st Pet Sematary The Dark Half DESPERATION (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201298538661?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

I don't like it but maybe I am wrong?

I think that one looks OK. What an unusual name in the inscription though! Gummersinda? Really?

That's been listed four times before.

The strange name might have something to do with that.

Yeah, it's legit, but the inscription will not attract many buyers, I'd agree.

[killjoy72]

Is it me, or do signed BOB's come up more often than most?

[Tommy]

Thanks everyone, the "g" in King bothered me a bit but I was wrong and yes, what a unique name that is!

[Johnny007]

Ebay makes it easy for a seller to rotate an image 90˚, so there is no excuse not to have it facing the right way.......my point is that you may be right that the seller intentionally did that so you can't easily look at it.

I meant to mention that, as well. No excuse for the sideways view of the signature. He did the same thing with the signature pictures of "IT."

[carlosdetweiller]

Is it me, or do signed BOB's come up more often than most?

You are probably right. King did several signings for Bag of Bones.

[OneFathom]

Hi, everybody. I had a potential buyer ask me about the legitimacy of a book I'm selling. It's a flatsigned, 2nd printing of Wolves of the Calla (Grant). I'd love to get some feedback on it to assuage some of his concerns. I am confident in the signature, but I'm not a SK sig expert...yet. Thanks for the help!

LINK HERE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Dark-Tower-V-Wolves-of-the-Calla-SIGNED-First-Edition-Grant-/291372282240?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d7243180)

[jhanic]

Looks good to me!

John

[goheat]

Looks good to me!

John

I agree with John. It is legitimate!

[Randall Flagg]

Looks fine. Too bad it's a second edition

[AKC]

Actually, a really nice sig….

[carlosdetweiller]

Looks fine to me too. King did a few signings for that book and I seem to remember that Scribner supplied second printings to one of the venues. I'll bet that book is from that signing.

[OneFathom]

Thanks for everyone's prompt feedback.

[EXPLORER]

Signed DRAWING by Stephen King .... ??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Signed-Drawing-by-Stephen-King-Unique-/181682053566?hash=item2a4d1821be
From the same seller who is offering the Letter W Regularors.
That certainly does not look look like a 1991 signature... more like recent sig maybe however not like any 1991 signature I have ever seen.

[goheat]

Signed DRAWING by Stephen King .... ??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Signed-Drawing-by-Stephen-King-Unique-/181682053566?hash=item2a4d1821be
From the same seller who is offering the Letter W Regularors.
That certainly does not look look like a 1991 signature... more like recent sig maybe however not like any 1991 signature I have ever seen.

Yeah, and the photo of the drawing is too fuzzy to figure out if he drew it or someone else...

[Br!an]

eBay notifies the seller of the report. They suggest that if the report is accurate the seller should remove the listing. They do not usually take down a listing based on reports.

If King himself told them to take it down they no doubt would.


Thank you Br!an. I wasn't aware of how it works. I just hope nobody buys it, as it does hurt the collecting community.

Gerald

eBay takes the position that they simply provide the marketplace. The buyer and seller are responsible for themselves. eBay provides the buyer with a money back guarantee. The buyer protection, in their legal opinion, restores "equity" and obviates any further responsibility on their part.

[goheat]

Ummm, no. Rare SIGNED JOYLAND by Stephen King-SPANISH (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-SIGNED-JOYLAND-by-Stephen-King-2013-Hardcover-IMPORT-from-Spain-SPANISH-/181685890689?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a4d52ae81)

[killjoy72]

Nope. Sorry.
Stephen King Revival 1st First Edition Signed Autographed
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Revival-1st-First-Edition-Signed-Autographed-/191533569895?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c984a5767)

[goheat]

Nope. Sorry.
Stephen King Revival 1st First Edition Signed Autographed
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Revival-1st-First-Edition-Signed-Autographed-/191533569895?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c984a5767)

I mean, what a moron this seller is to list this. There are so many legit signed Revivals out there, and this signature isn't even a close forgery. Sad.
On another note, I cannot believe THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-Stephen-King-Misery-Signed-First-Edition-with-Dust-Wrapper-Rare-/141592503822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20f792260e) has such high bids!

[killjoy72]

Wow. THAT one sucks!
Looks like one "buyer" has been consistently driving the price up. Hmmm... :orely:

[goheat]

Wow. THAT one sucks!
Looks like one "buyer" has been consistently driving the price up. Hmmm... :orely:

That's what I noticed, but that same buyer won it, although that's no prize!

[Br!an]

Nope. Sorry.
Stephen King Revival 1st First Edition Signed Autographed
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Revival-1st-First-Edition-Signed-Autographed-/191533569895?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c984a5767)

I mean, what a moron this seller is to list this. There are so many legit signed Revivals out there, and this signature isn't even a close forgery. Sad.
On another note, I cannot believe THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-Stephen-King-Misery-Signed-First-Edition-with-Dust-Wrapper-Rare-/141592503822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20f792260e) has such high bids!

Looks like he's branching out from forged Playboys.

[killjoy72]

Crap:

STEPHEN-KING-FIRST-SIGNED-VERY-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-CELL
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-FIRST-SIGNED-VERY-RARE-AUTOGRAPH-CELL-/231503403226?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e6ad98da)

Misery Stephen King 1st First Edition Autographed Signed
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Misery-Stephen-King-1st-First-Edition-Autographed-Signed-/231503443257?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e6ae3539)

[jhanic]

Agreed.

John

[webstar1000]

BEWARE TO ALL. There is a guy in Sydney Australia trying to sell a bunch of shift signed books that he said an old lady left him. He has contacted me (through Facebook) and David @ Bett's.. among others I am sure. David and I BOTH say stay away....

[Br!an]

BEWARE TO ALL. There is a guy in Sydney Australia trying to sell a bunch of shift signed books that he said an old lady left him. He has contacted me (through Facebook) and David @ Bett's.. among others I am sure. David and I BOTH say stay away....

Might be the same guy that pulled his eBay listings. :orely:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1320-The-eBay-BS-Game-Questionable-items-signatures-sellers&p=905840&viewfull=1#post905840

[Br!an]

Stay away!!!

http://www.ebay.com/=georgiaantiques&=stephen+king (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=georgiaantiques&hash=item35e6ae3539&item=231503443257&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC4.A0.H0.Xstephe n+king.TRS5&_nkw=stephen+king&ghostText=&_sacat=0)

[goheat]

Stay away!!!

http://www.ebay.com/=georgiaantiques&=stephen+king (http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=georgiaantiques&hash=item35e6ae3539&item=231503443257&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC4.A0.H0.Xstephe n+king.TRS5&_nkw=stephen+king&ghostText=&_sacat=0)

Yeah, I reported all of them, for what good that does (probably nothing). If you look at this scuzzbag's recent feedback, you can see one negative one from a buyer who clearly got a fake John Grisham signature on an expensive book.
:angry_002:

[Randall Flagg]

Weird sig. If I'm mistaken, I'll move the post:
GREEN MILE PART 1 THE TWO DEAD GIRLS Stephen King US SIGNED 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-MILE-PART-1-THE-TWO-DEAD-GIRLS-Stephen-King-US-SIGNED-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/221723668560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fc2b050)

[jhanic]

I don't like it, but I'm not sure. It could be that it's on a mass-market paperback that it seems so cramped.

John

[goheat]

Weird sig. If I'm mistaken, I'll move the post:
GREEN MILE PART 1 THE TWO DEAD GIRLS Stephen King US SIGNED 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-MILE-PART-1-THE-TWO-DEAD-GIRLS-Stephen-King-US-SIGNED-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/221723668560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fc2b050)


I don't like it, but I'm not sure. It could be that it's on a mass-market paperback that it seems so cramped.

John

I think it's legitimate, just cramped like John mentions. It's got to be difficult to sign on a paperback, especially one that thin.

[Tommy]

Weird sig. If I'm mistaken, I'll move the post:
GREEN MILE PART 1 THE TWO DEAD GIRLS Stephen King US SIGNED 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-MILE-PART-1-THE-TWO-DEAD-GIRLS-Stephen-King-US-SIGNED-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/221723668560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fc2b050)


I don't like it, but I'm not sure. It could be that it's on a mass-market paperback that it seems so cramped.

John

I think it's legitimate, just cramped like John mentions. It's got to be difficult to sign on a paperback, especially one that thin.

I think it's legit too

[carlosdetweiller]

I also vote legit. But I'm not going to buy it.

[Merlin1958]

Weird sig. If I'm mistaken, I'll move the post:
GREEN MILE PART 1 THE TWO DEAD GIRLS Stephen King US SIGNED 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-MILE-PART-1-THE-TWO-DEAD-GIRLS-Stephen-King-US-SIGNED-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/221723668560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fc2b050)


I don't like it, but I'm not sure. It could be that it's on a mass-market paperback that it seems so cramped.

John

I think it's legitimate, just cramped like John mentions. It's got to be difficult to sign on a paperback, especially one that thin.




Weird sig. If I'm mistaken, I'll move the post:
GREEN MILE PART 1 THE TWO DEAD GIRLS Stephen King US SIGNED 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-MILE-PART-1-THE-TWO-DEAD-GIRLS-Stephen-King-US-SIGNED-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/221723668560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fc2b050)


I don't like it, but I'm not sure. It could be that it's on a mass-market paperback that it seems so cramped.

John

I think it's legitimate, just cramped like John mentions. It's got to be difficult to sign on a paperback, especially one that thin.

I think it's legit too


I also vote legit. But I'm not going to buy it.


Really, huh? I agree with, Bob. That shit is too ugly for any collection.

[zelig]

And you can buy it now for $999...

Revival - Stephen King Scribner 2014 SIGNED First Edition First printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161651945414)

[Lot guy]

And you can buy it now for $999...

Revival - Stephen King Scribner 2014 SIGNED First Edition First printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161651945414)

That's a great deal Paul!!!!

[neo_trinity]

Weird sig. If I'm mistaken, I'll move the post:
GREEN MILE PART 1 THE TWO DEAD GIRLS Stephen King US SIGNED 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-MILE-PART-1-THE-TWO-DEAD-GIRLS-Stephen-King-US-SIGNED-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/221723668560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fc2b050)

I would just like to let you know that I have bought several rare books from Keith @ SK-Books over the years and they were all 100%. He has found me some rare UK items that I never knew Stephen signed or existed. This particular paperback used low-quality pulp paper, which lends itself to blotting in several letters, as was the case of one of mine. That being said, this signature does look legit to me. I personally wouldn't buy it due to the rubbing on the cover, and the fact that I already own one. I do not believe the seller would knowingly sell a fake book.

Gerald

[needfulthings]

SIGNED REVIVAL $999.00 BIN
I think the bumped crown & wrinkled spine ends is a deal breaker for me.:cry:
:panic: DAMN where will I ever find another one?

[Br!an]

SIGNED REVIVAL $999.00 BIN
I think the bumped crown & wrinkled spine ends is a deal breaker for me.:cry:
:panic: DAMN where will I ever find another one?

These things have a way of showing up in the mail. :evil:

[Randall Flagg]

And you can buy it now for $999...

Revival - Stephen King Scribner 2014 SIGNED First Edition First printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161651945414)

That's a great deal Paul!!!!
For $20 I will provide a COA. Be aware the COA will say "This signed copy of Revival is a piece of shit".

[jhanic]

Weird sig. If I'm mistaken, I'll move the post:
GREEN MILE PART 1 THE TWO DEAD GIRLS Stephen King US SIGNED 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-MILE-PART-1-THE-TWO-DEAD-GIRLS-Stephen-King-US-SIGNED-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/221723668560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fc2b050)

I would just like to let you know that I have bought several rare books from Keith @ SK-Books over the years and they were all 100%. He has found me some rare UK items that I never knew Stephen signed or existed. This particular paperback used low-quality pulp paper, which lends itself to blotting in several letters, as was the case of one of mine. That being said, this signature does look legit to me. I personally wouldn't buy it due to the rubbing on the cover, and the fact that I already own one. I do not believe the seller would knowingly sell a fake book.

Gerald

I'd just like to second what Gerald has to say about Keith. His prices sometimes are a bit high, but I've never had problems with the quality.

John

[Br!an]

Weird sig. If I'm mistaken, I'll move the post:
GREEN MILE PART 1 THE TWO DEAD GIRLS Stephen King US SIGNED 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-MILE-PART-1-THE-TWO-DEAD-GIRLS-Stephen-King-US-SIGNED-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/221723668560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fc2b050)

I would just like to let you know that I have bought several rare books from Keith @ SK-Books over the years and they were all 100%. He has found me some rare UK items that I never knew Stephen signed or existed. This particular paperback used low-quality pulp paper, which lends itself to blotting in several letters, as was the case of one of mine. That being said, this signature does look legit to me. I personally wouldn't buy it due to the rubbing on the cover, and the fact that I already own one. I do not believe the seller would knowingly sell a fake book.

Gerald

I'd just like to second what Gerald has to say about Keith. His prices sometimes are a bit high, but I've never had problems with the quality.

John

I have bought from him a couple of times and was very happy. Good price on shipping my order from the UK too.

[bdwyer19]

Is this Four Past Midnight signature legit? I'm thinking it's the real thing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Four-Past-Midnight-1st-Edition-/121607543520?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c505fdae0

[Jimimck]

I think it looks OK

I just had a look at the few other signed King books that seller has, and they look OK to me too. Be interesting to see what other think.

[goheat]

Is this Four Past Midnight signature legit? I'm thinking it's the real thing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Four-Past-Midnight-1st-Edition-/121607543520?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c505fdae0


I think it looks OK

I just had a look at the few other signed King books that seller has, and they look OK to me too. Be interesting to see what other think.

I say it looks perfectly legitimate!

[jhanic]

Looks okay to me too.

John

[Merlin1958]

It's good!!!

[east-tennessee]

Is this Four Past Midnight signature legit? I'm thinking it's the real thing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Four-Past-Midnight-1st-Edition-/121607543520?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c505fdae0

Thats a beautifull 90s signature, but the book condition ruins it for me........over priced IMO...:(

[bdwyer19]

Is this Four Past Midnight signature legit? I'm thinking it's the real thing.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Four-Past-Midnight-1st-Edition-/121607543520?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c505fdae0

Thats a beautifull 90s signature, but the book condition ruins it for me........over priced IMO...:(

Thanks for all the input on the sig. I agree about the condition. I was thinking about offering a lower price, but I probably still wouldn't be happy with it.

[dnemec]

Weird sig. If I'm mistaken, I'll move the post:
GREEN MILE PART 1 THE TWO DEAD GIRLS Stephen King US SIGNED 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-MILE-PART-1-THE-TWO-DEAD-GIRLS-Stephen-King-US-SIGNED-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/221723668560?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339fc2b050)

I would just like to let you know that I have bought several rare books from Keith @ SK-Books over the years and they were all 100%. He has found me some rare UK items that I never knew Stephen signed or existed. This particular paperback used low-quality pulp paper, which lends itself to blotting in several letters, as was the case of one of mine. That being said, this signature does look legit to me. I personally wouldn't buy it due to the rubbing on the cover, and the fact that I already own one. I do not believe the seller would knowingly sell a fake book.

Gerald

I'd just like to second what Gerald has to say about Keith. His prices sometimes are a bit high, but I've never had problems with the quality.

John

I have bought from him a couple of times and was very happy. Good price on shipping my order from the UK too.

This is great info, guys. I have watched several of his auctions and been on his website repeatedly, but have always hesitated (although that was due in part to shipping from the UK). Good to know (that now I have somewhere else to send my money)!

[sharki69]

Good one ?

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/194BEB64-1AAB-4014-A082-0DF32A3921E7.png (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/194BEB64-1AAB-4014-A082-0DF32A3921E7.png.html)

[goheat]

Good one ?

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/194BEB64-1AAB-4014-A082-0DF32A3921E7.png (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/194BEB64-1AAB-4014-A082-0DF32A3921E7.png.html)

Yes, Shac, that looks perfectly legit! Similar to the one in my signed paperback....

[tippy4]

I see a few things that make me say hmmmmmm......the start of the "S", and the loop on the "G".....but I believe it to be legit as well.

[bdwyer19]

I think it's good.

[frik]

It is. No doubt about it.

sk

[Jimimck]

Looks like his recent sig. Not as nice as earlier ones, but still good.

[sharki69]

Thanks all !!!

[goheat]

Thanks all !!!

Shac, I hope it was you who made an offer and got the signed Joyland! I love that book, right up there with Duma Key for me! Probably why I got an S/L of it and a signed paperback :)

[Kingfan24]

Dreamcatcher. This is so bad it makes me want to scream.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DREAMCATCHER-BY-STEPHEN-KING-2001-SIGNED-/400815226651?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5272ff1b

[jhanic]

Dreamcatcher. This is so bad it makes me want to scream.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DREAMCATCHER-BY-STEPHEN-KING-2001-SIGNED-/400815226651?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5272ff1b

That one is TERRIBLE!

John

[zelig]

Dreamcatcher. This is so bad it makes me want to scream.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DREAMCATCHER-BY-STEPHEN-KING-2001-SIGNED-/400815226651?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5272ff1b

That one is TERRIBLE!

John

Come on. It's 50% off! What a great deal! Yeah, the worst I've seen, it's just awful. And the seller had 100% positive feedback. Kinda shows that feedback doesn't mean that much in some cases.

[AKC]

Thanks all !!!

Shac, I hope it was you who made an offer and got the signed Joyland! I love that book, right up there with Duma Key for me! Probably why I got an S/L of it and a signed paperback :)

:smile_002:

[jsmcmullen92]

Dreamcatcher. This is so bad it makes me want to scream.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DREAMCATCHER-BY-STEPHEN-KING-2001-SIGNED-/400815226651?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5272ff1b

That one is TERRIBLE!

John

Come on. It's 50% off! What a great deal! Yeah, the worst I've seen, it's just awful. And the seller had 100% positive feedback. Kinda shows that feedback doesn't mean that much in some cases.

But he made it out to me it must be real... I truely am the biggest fan.

[goheat]

Sorry, this is not related to an EBay auction, but after posting my UK signed copy of Everything's Eventual over on the Pride and Joy forum HERE (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?377-Your-New-Pride-and-Joy!&p=912441&viewfull=1#post912441), I got a PM from a knowledgeable individual advising me to post asking for opinions on the legitimacy of the signature. I got the book back a number of years ago from Bett's Books (back before David took over), I want to say 2005 or 2006 maybe(?) It's obviously too late to do much about it, but it did come from Bett's, and that while it looks kind of rushed, it could be legit, but your opinions are highly welcomed! :)

[jhanic]

I think it could be legit. As you said, it seems rushed, but...

John

[sharki69]

Thanks all !!!

Shac, I hope it was you who made an offer and got the signed Joyland! I love that book, right up there with Duma Key for me! Probably why I got an S/L of it and a signed paperback :)

John, Not me this time. Book was sold for $200... too much

[sharki69]

Thanks all !!!

Shac, I hope it was you who made an offer and got the signed Joyland! I love that book, right up there with Duma Key for me! Probably why I got an S/L of it and a signed paperback :)

:smile_002:

Come on AKC - you again ? LOL

[AKC]

Thanks all !!!

Shac, I hope it was you who made an offer and got the signed Joyland! I love that book, right up there with Duma Key for me! Probably why I got an S/L of it and a signed paperback :)

:smile_002:

Come on AKC - you again ? LOL

Perhaps........< $200

[divemaster]

Sorry, this is not related to an EBay auction, but after posting my UK signed copy of Everything's Eventual over on the Pride and Joy forum HERE (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?377-Your-New-Pride-and-Joy!&p=912441&viewfull=1#post912441), I got a PM from a knowledgeable individual advising me to post asking for opinions on the legitimacy of the signature. I got the book back a number of years ago from Bett's Books (back before David took over), I want to say 2005 or 2006 maybe(?) It's obviously too late to do much about it, but it did come from Bett's, and that while it looks kind of rushed, it could be legit, but your opinions are highly welcomed! :)


I think it could be legit. As you said, it seems rushed, but...

John

It's so sloppy I hate to make a definitive call either way. I lean toward legit, but...

[killjoy72]

Sorry, this is not related to an EBay auction, but after posting my UK signed copy of Everything's Eventual over on the Pride and Joy forum HERE (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?377-Your-New-Pride-and-Joy!&p=912441&viewfull=1#post912441), I got a PM from a knowledgeable individual advising me to post asking for opinions on the legitimacy of the signature. I got the book back a number of years ago from Bett's Books (back before David took over), I want to say 2005 or 2006 maybe(?) It's obviously too late to do much about it, but it did come from Bett's, and that while it looks kind of rushed, it could be legit, but your opinions are highly welcomed! :)

I felt the same way when I first saw it.
Not a good sig, IMHO...

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I don't agree. I think the signature on the H&S Everything's Eventual is wrong in so many ways.

[goheat]

I think it could be legit. As you said, it seems rushed, but...

John



Sorry, this is not related to an EBay auction, but after posting my UK signed copy of Everything's Eventual over on the Pride and Joy forum HERE (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?377-Your-New-Pride-and-Joy!&p=912441&viewfull=1#post912441), I got a PM from a knowledgeable individual advising me to post asking for opinions on the legitimacy of the signature. I got the book back a number of years ago from Bett's Books (back before David took over), I want to say 2005 or 2006 maybe(?) It's obviously too late to do much about it, but it did come from Bett's, and that while it looks kind of rushed, it could be legit, but your opinions are highly welcomed! :)


I think it could be legit. As you said, it seems rushed, but...

John

It's so sloppy I hate to make a definitive call either way. I lean toward legit, but...



Sorry, this is not related to an EBay auction, but after posting my UK signed copy of Everything's Eventual over on the Pride and Joy forum HERE (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?377-Your-New-Pride-and-Joy!&p=912441&viewfull=1#post912441), I got a PM from a knowledgeable individual advising me to post asking for opinions on the legitimacy of the signature. I got the book back a number of years ago from Bett's Books (back before David took over), I want to say 2005 or 2006 maybe(?) It's obviously too late to do much about it, but it did come from Bett's, and that while it looks kind of rushed, it could be legit, but your opinions are highly welcomed! :)

I felt the same way when I first saw it.
Not a good sig, IMHO...


I don't agree. I think the signature on the H&S Everything's Eventual is wrong in so many ways.

Yeah, thanks so much for your opinions, all, but I tend to agree with the consensus. I've resigned myself that this one is likely a dud. :frown2:

[uturn83]

Thoughts appreciated:
http://lhc-bsa.doubleknot.com/document/king/148577

[Randall Flagg]

Not comfortable with it.

[goheat]

Thoughts appreciated:
http://lhc-bsa.doubleknot.com/document/king/148577


Not comfortable with it.

I'd be cautious as well, particularly as this same seller on EBay has a 'signed' WTTK listed that the signature is definitely not correct for the time period:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/57-WTK.JPG

[webstar1000]

I was skeptical too when I came accross Wind on Ebay

[Rahfa]

Sorry, this is not related to an EBay auction, but after posting my UK signed copy of Everything's Eventual over on the Pride and Joy forum HERE (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?377-Your-New-Pride-and-Joy!&p=912441&viewfull=1#post912441), I got a PM from a knowledgeable individual advising me to post asking for opinions on the legitimacy of the signature. I got the book back a number of years ago from Bett's Books (back before David took over), I want to say 2005 or 2006 maybe(?) It's obviously too late to do much about it, but it did come from Bett's, and that while it looks kind of rushed, it could be legit, but your opinions are highly welcomed! :)

Wow - you got that from Betts? I'm really surprised because I concur that it doesn't look good at all.

Stu was as much a stickler as David, so it really surprises me that he'd sell that - unless he knew the provenance and knew that it WAS good. But failing that, it doesn't even look close...sorry.

(but again, if you got it from Betts, I dunno...I don't think that's a mistake Stu would have made, so who knows the history)

(and, remember that everybody here has a dud - you wouldn't be a collector if you didn't!)

[carlosdetweiller]

Stu Tinker was known to occasionally let a bad one slip through. We are all human. But I know for a fact that he accidentally sold some over the years that were not legit.

[Rahfa]

Stu Tinker was known to occasionally let a bad one slip through. We are all human. But I know for a fact that he accidentally sold some over the years that were not legit.

Yeah, you're right - just by the sheer numbers, it would have to happen. Although, nobody knows for a "fact" unless you're the one selling the fake! Haha

[goheat]

Hmm, what is the opinion on this one?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/King_two.jpghttp://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/King_two2.jpg

[frik]

Hesitantly...I think it's legit.

sk

[OneFathom]

I heard about this guy — Stephen Krig. Very promising writer. (It's a garbage sig, man). Absolutely no confidence in the penmanship, whatsoever. The whole "Stephen Knig" thing Mr. King is known for is always subtle, but noticeable, in his signatures. In this one, it's so blatant that you've got to know it's fake.

[Randall Flagg]

Just doesn't pass the smell test.
Cujo by Stephen King (1990 Reprint 1st Edition Signed!!!!!) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cujo-by-Stephen-King-1990-Reprint-1st-Edition-Signed-/151642199264?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234e9454e0)

[AKC]

NOPE

Look at all the start and stops throughout the signature.

FUGLY

[allasorte]

It bothers me e bay doesn't police this stuff. I'd file complaints about fakes or improper listings and they don't do a damn thing. Maybe King should do only S/L's from now on? Flat signed always frightened me because off listings like in this thread.

[killjoy72]

That same seller has two other forged King books as well. Stay away!

[Randall Flagg]

Don't often see this book signed. Too bad this one is bogus:
Stephen King " Secret Window' SIGNED/AUTOGRAPHED by Author very clean copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Secret-Window-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-by-Author-very-clean-copy-/171748951294?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27fd0904fe)

[goheat]

Pure excrement: Autographed Cujo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Cujo-book-by-Stephen-King-Good-Condition-/191555981722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c99a0519a) and Autographed Cell (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Autographed-Cell-book-by-Stephen-King-Book-/191555856928?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c999e6a20). Of course, his description actually doesn't say they're "signed by Stephen King", so... :nope:

[WeDealInLead]

This is not a King book but I know people here collect Powers so word to the wise, don't buy this book as it's still in my possession. I'm actually sending it back today. The seller was reasonable about the refund but it's shady that he's selling it while it's still with me. To his defense, he did amend the listing. Originally it was as "like new", now it's just "good". The bolded part in the description were my complaints about it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Last-Call-by-Tim-Powers-Signed-Limited-Charnel-House-1-350-/261850347226?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf77f36da

Too bad, it's number one.

[goheat]

This is not a King book but I know people here collect Powers so word to the wise, don't buy this book as it's still in my possession. I'm actually sending it back today. The seller was reasonable about the refund but it's shady that he's selling it while it's still with me. To his defense, he did amend the listing. Originally it was as "like new", now it's just "good". The bolded part in the description were my complaints about it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Last-Call-by-Tim-Powers-Signed-Limited-Charnel-House-1-350-/261850347226?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf77f36da

Too bad, it's number one.

Hmm, so he relisted it for $350 in 'Good' condition but sold it "Like New" to you for $300? He must be delusional...

[zelig]

um, yeah.

stephen king the plant unfinished book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161672980342)

[herbertwest]

For that price I would have expected a minimum of effort to do a nice book...
I printed a copy of the book via lulu.com for less than $15 (shipping included) and it looks better :)

[zelig]

For that price I would have expected a minimum of effort to do a nice book...
I printed a copy of the book via lulu.com for less than $15 (shipping included) and it looks better :)

I'm sure it does. lulu.com looks interesting.

[allasorte]

I feel people are also forgetting about suspect buyers on ebay. I am currently fighting with ebay and a buyer. The buyer had a "0" for feedback, wasn't even a week new with their account, and their user name is gibberish. Is it my fault the paypal money went through? Perhaps, but scamming pricks out there should be ashamed of themselves for stealing. My point? The slipcase was plastic from the Essential run of 666. It is totaled with a crack all the way across the side and a 1 inch chip out of a corner. How they hell did that happen when the packing box is undamaged?!?!?! Destroyed, and the way I packed it, it never moved as I always shake my boxes before shipping. I contacted ebay whom is always out for their 10%. These pricks are telling me it's my fault for not insuring it. They don't look at my 100% feedback rating or that I have been a customer for close to 10 years. So now I am looking at getting the book back and setting it on fire and losing 80.00. Thanks ebay!

[RC65]

the editor was probably A smoker I notice no Oder but I've been told so I'm passing it on

My oh my, yes, he certainly must have been one heckuva smoker if it lingers all the way through the editorial process and imprints itself into the printing process.

[tippy4]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Novel-the-Tommyknockers-1-St-Ed-Collectible-Hardcover-/400903513816?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d57b626d8#ht_40wt_1153

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-Novel-misery-Hardcover-Nice-/400903519897?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d57b63e99#ht_40wt_1153

These seem so right....so why don't I buy them?....the prices are too cheap and the fact the seller is a dealer concerns me.

Misery is a BCE....but Tommyknockers appears to be a 1st.

The signatures have a photocopy feel to them......

[OneFathom]

They look pretty decent to me. I ended up buying a Black House "signed" copy from him today. It was one of the copies with the Dark Tower insert promoting Wolves of the Calla with the authentic sig on the card. It also comes with a photocopied note from Mr. King explaining why he no longer signs books sent to him in the mail. I had no qualms about my purchase as I've seen that particular item before. The prices are on the low side, but in this case, he may just be looking to liquidate some product if he's a dealer. Sorry for the rant.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The signatures are good.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Novel-the-Tommyknockers-1-St-Ed-Collectible-Hardcover-/400903513816?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d57b626d8#ht_40wt_1153

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-Novel-misery-Hardcover-Nice-/400903519897?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d57b63e99#ht_40wt_1153

These seem so right....so why don't I buy them?....the prices are too cheap and the fact the seller is a dealer concerns me.

Misery is a BCE....but Tommyknockers appears to be a 1st.

The signatures have a photocopy feel to them......
Surprised you didn't buy them.
The inscriptions and sigs are (IMO) bonafide.

[tippy4]

Signatures looked right to me too....but something just felt off...I think it could have been just poor quality photos.

[zelig]

The low prices would have been a red flag for me at first glance, but since they seem to be legit, looks like someone got a great deal on them.

[goheat]

Damn, I would have picked up that Tommyknockers if I had been paying attention! DOH!

[allasorte]

I'm no expert but has anyone mentioned this book?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Pet-Sematary-1983-1st-Edition-Authentic-Autographed-Hand-Sig-/261855496671?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf7cdc9df

[goheat]

I'm no expert but has anyone mentioned this book?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Pet-Sematary-1983-1st-Edition-Authentic-Autographed-Hand-Sig-/261855496671?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf7cdc9df

That's embarrassing, it's so bad! I hope nobody buys that crap.

[allasorte]

I'm no expert but has anyone mentioned this book?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Pet-Sematary-1983-1st-Edition-Authentic-Autographed-Hand-Sig-/261855496671?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf7cdc9df

That's embarrassing, it's so bad! I hope nobody buys that crap.

I'm laughing out loud at your comment as it made my day. I thought it was suspect lmao.

[killjoy72]

Adding insult to injury, it's not a first edition either.:nope:

[Br!an]

When new sellers have nothing but "signed" books they are very suspect IMHO.

This guy is even selling a copy of The Bible. I wouldn't be surprised if it's signed too.

[killjoy72]

Haha!

[Merlin1958]

When new sellers have nothing but "signed" books they are very suspect IMHO.

This guy is even selling a copy of The Bible. I wouldn't be surprised if it's signed too.

By, "Judas" no doubt. LOL LOL With an inscription "To, XXXX for 30 pieces of silver and my eternal soul!! Many thanks for your patronage. Come again". Judas "Da Iscariot, bitch"!!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

When new sellers have nothing but "signed" books they are very suspect IMHO.

This guy is even selling a copy of The Bible. I wouldn't be surprised if it's signed too.

By, "Judas" no doubt. LOL LOL With an inscription "To, XXXX for 30 pieces of silver and my eternal soul!! Many thanks for your patronage. Come again". Judas "Da Iscariot, bitch"!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! That comment just made me spit my coffee all over the computer!! LOL! LOL! LOL! :emot-roflolmao:


"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Merlin1958 again."

Can someone please give Bill some rep points for that? I have to "spread it around" a bit more first... LOL!

[Merlin1958]

When new sellers have nothing but "signed" books they are very suspect IMHO.

This guy is even selling a copy of The Bible. I wouldn't be surprised if it's signed too.

By, "Judas" no doubt. LOL LOL With an inscription "To, XXXX for 30 pieces of silver and my eternal soul!! Many thanks for your patronage. Come again". Judas "Da Iscariot, bitch"!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! That comment just made me spit my coffee all over the computer!! LOL! LOL! LOL! :emot-roflolmao:


"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Merlin1958 again."

Can someone please give Bill some rep points for that? I have to "spread it around" a bit more first... LOL!

I have my "moments". LOL

[Jimimck]

Can someone please give Bill some rep points for that? I have to "spread it around" a bit more first... LOL!

I tried but apparently I need more friends too....