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

[Randall Flagg]

Both sellers from Flint, Mich. Both fail to show picture of signature, both use similar verbiage:
From a Buick 8 1st Edition, Signed by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-8-1st-Edition-Signed-by-Stephen-King-2002-Hardcover-/151664600646?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234fea2646)

Stephen King: Fire Starter True 1st Edition Signed, NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Fire-Starter-True-1st-Edition-Signed-NICE-/301612993597?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4639890c3d)

[goheat]

Both sellers from Flint, Mich. Both fail to show picture of signature, both use similar verbiage:
From a Buick 8 1st Edition, Signed by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-8-1st-Edition-Signed-by-Stephen-King-2002-Hardcover-/151664600646?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234fea2646)

Stephen King: Fire Starter True 1st Edition Signed, NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Fire-Starter-True-1st-Edition-Signed-NICE-/301612993597?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4639890c3d)

I asked seller to email me a picture of the signature in them, so I'll let you know if I hear back. Sounds suspicious!

[uturn83]

Thoughts?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/381242918988?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[carlosdetweiller]

Thoughts?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/381242918988?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

No bueno. Seller is a known seller of forgeries.

[Merlin1958]

Both sellers from Flint, Mich. Both fail to show picture of signature, both use similar verbiage:
From a Buick 8 1st Edition, Signed by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-8-1st-Edition-Signed-by-Stephen-King-2002-Hardcover-/151664600646?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234fea2646)

Stephen King: Fire Starter True 1st Edition Signed, NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Fire-Starter-True-1st-Edition-Signed-NICE-/301612993597?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4639890c3d)

I asked seller to email me a picture of the signature in them, so I'll let you know if I hear back. Sounds suspicious!

With all the pics he posted why, would he leave out the signature? Very curious action IMHO.

[jsmcmullen92]

Has anyone done any deals or know who the eBay seller 'lastcelt' is?

[mikeC]

I usually keep the stupid stuff to myself but thought you guys would get a kick out of it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/wizard-and-glass-the-dark-tower-IV-by-King-only-7-CDs-see-my-description-/151537541027?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2348575fa3
Too bad the cds skip....

[divemaster]

That's like selling a book with pages 117-403 ripped out!

[OneFathom]

I usually keep the stupid stuff to myself but thought you guys would get a kick out of it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/wizard-and-glass-the-dark-tower-IV-by-King-only-7-CDs-see-my-description-/151537541027?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2348575fa3
Too bad the cds skip....

This item would probably fare better in the Classifieds section, not the questionable signatures forum.

[bdwyer19]

I usually keep the stupid stuff to myself but thought you guys would get a kick out of it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/wizard-and-glass-the-dark-tower-IV-by-King-only-7-CDs-see-my-description-/151537541027?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2348575fa3
Too bad the cds skip....

This item would probably fare better in the Classifieds section, not the questionable signatures forum.

He's not trying to sell it. Instead, he's mocking the contents of a questionable item.

[sgc1999]

whether the sig is real or not this ones a hoot! had to share :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPH-IT-1ST-EDITION-1ST-PRINTING-HARDCOVER-BOOK-/151663510771?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item234fd984f3

[ke7285]

Both sellers from Flint, Mich. Both fail to show picture of signature, both use similar verbiage:
From a Buick 8 1st Edition, Signed by Stephen King (2002, Hardcover)

Stephen King: Fire Starter True 1st Edition Signed, NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also messaged seller to personally see these yesterday before RF posted this, still no reply back. Flint is only 20 miles away from me.

[jsmcmullen92]

Yes or No? I've been looking for a Desperation for awhile but not sure on this one. Would love to get this one cheap too if good.
Desperation (http://www.ebay.com/itm/391130235794?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l4455&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI391130235794.N7.S2.M1274.R1.TR5)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Yes or No? I've been looking for a Desperation for awhile but not sure on this one. Would love to get this one cheap too if good.
Desperation (http://www.ebay.com/itm/391130235794?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l4455&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI391130235794.N7.S2.M1274.R1.TR5)

Get other opinions but mine is No. Also, this seller has sold fakes in West Virginia before.

Mulleins

[carlosdetweiller]

Yes or No? I've been looking for a Desperation for awhile but not sure on this one. Would love to get this one cheap too if good.
Desperation (http://www.ebay.com/itm/391130235794?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l4455&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI391130235794.N7.S2.M1274.R1.TR5)

I think no on this one too. Also it may be a book club edition as there is no price on the dj according to the description. That adds to my doubts about it.

[jhanic]

I agree. I don't like it.

John

[Br!an]

Yes or No? I've been looking for a Desperation for awhile but not sure on this one. Would love to get this one cheap too if good.
Desperation (http://www.ebay.com/itm/391130235794?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l4455&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI391130235794.N7.S2.M1274.R1.TR5)

I think no on this one too. Also it may be a book club edition as there is no price on the dj according to the description. That adds to my doubts about it.

No price and white pastedowns. The first has red pastedowns. It's a BCE.

I don't like the signature much either.

[goheat]

Yeah, I side with the others: the Desperation signature is a no go in my opinion.

[uturn83]

The Flint Firestarter responded 'yes' to a request for a pic of the signature 2 days ago. No pic.

[goheat]

The Flint Firestarter responded 'yes' to a request for a pic of the signature 2 days ago. No pic.

Same for me.

[sharki69]

Thoughts ?

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/EBEF9E1D-EABB-4E78-9727-0358D9F7FDAD.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/EBEF9E1D-EABB-4E78-9727-0358D9F7FDAD.jpg.html)

Thanks

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thoughts ?

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/EBEF9E1D-EABB-4E78-9727-0358D9F7FDAD.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/EBEF9E1D-EABB-4E78-9727-0358D9F7FDAD.jpg.html)

Thanks
Lovely signature.

[Randall Flagg]

I agree. I haven't seen many where King circles his signature. Hopefully it's a valuable book.

[sharki69]

Thanks Rabbit and RF !!

[tippy4]

The Flint Firestarter responded 'yes' to a request for a pic of the signature 2 days ago. No pic.

Same for me.

Same seller/same answer for me on their "signed" Revival (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Revival-1st-Edition-1st-Print-Signed-mint-condition-/301612846065?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item463986cbf1&nma=true&si=AxXOF489doCEHpPhcfYD9Byk4qc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557).

[uturn83]

Now I'm real curios lol about the 2 Flint signed books. Revival went $91 and Firestarter was $202! W/o pics

[bdwyer19]

Thoughts on this sig?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181737700504

[frik]

It's ugly, for sure.
Authentic??? Think so.....(hesitantly...)

sk

[Br!an]

Thoughts on this sig?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181737700504

Yikes!

[bdwyer19]

Thoughts on this sig?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181737700504

Yikes!

Oh, yeah, that's what I was thinking.

[Randall Flagg]

Thoughts on this sig?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181737700504

I believe it's legit.
$185 BIN is slightly above a signed Lisey's Story but shipping is cheap.

[tippy4]

Thoughts on this sig?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181737700504

I believe it's legit.
$185 BIN is slightly above a signed Lisey's Story but shipping is cheap.

I'm not saying it is a fake, but I would not want it in my collection.

It should not be hard to find a copy for a similar price that you can feel good about.

[Stockerlone]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/cuUAAOSw6BtVUMdl/$_72.JPG

[Randall Flagg]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/z/cuUAAOSw6BtVUMdl/$_72.JPG
Looks legit to me.

[goheat]

I see this sold for $99.95 late last night, but I think the signature is forged. Too many stopping points... Blaze by Richard Bachman 1st/1st HC/DJ signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blaze-by-Richard-Bachman-Foreword-by-Stephen-King-1st-1st-HC-DJ-signed-2007-/371326484330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5674c87f6a&nma=true&si=HCOBMZL95KBXrLS6%252BEDfxQaEg3A%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

[carlosdetweiller]

I see this sold for $99.95 late last night, but I think the signature is forged. Too many stopping points... Blaze by Richard Bachman 1st/1st HC/DJ signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blaze-by-Richard-Bachman-Foreword-by-Stephen-King-1st-1st-HC-DJ-signed-2007-/371326484330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5674c87f6a&nma=true&si=HCOBMZL95KBXrLS6%252BEDfxQaEg3A%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

I agree. Most "signed" copies of Blaze are forgeries.

[killjoy72]

Thoughts on this sig?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181737700504

I believe it's legit.
$185 BIN is slightly above a signed Lisey's Story but shipping is cheap.

I'm not saying it is a fake, but I would not want it in my collection.

It should not be hard to find a copy for a similar price that you can feel good about.

This (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-LISEYS-STORY-HARDCOVER-2006-AUTOGRAPH-1ST-1ST-/181739150590?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a507f5cfe) one got relisted as an auction and just sold for $202.50?!

[killjoy72]

Lol, wow. Looks like he gave up before even finishing the date:
Stephen King - Needful Things 1st Edition, 1st Print & Signed + Promo Book Card
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Needful-Things-1st-Edition-1st-Print-Signed-Promo-Book-Card-/161704651280?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a6592a10)
:wtf:

[goheat]

Lol, wow. Looks like he gave up before even finishing the date:
Stephen King - Needful Things 1st Edition, 1st Print & Signed + Promo Book Card
(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Needful-Things-1st-Edition-1st-Print-Signed-Promo-Book-Card-/161704651280?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a6592a10)
:wtf:

Hideous! I 'think' that last digit is supposed to be a 1, but it's the same size as the date separators. Wow.

[killjoy72]

Ah, I see it now! This seller is the worst. Not the first fake he's tried to sell either.

[tippy4]

I see this sold for $99.95 late last night, but I think the signature is forged. Too many stopping points... Blaze by Richard Bachman 1st/1st HC/DJ signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blaze-by-Richard-Bachman-Foreword-by-Stephen-King-1st-1st-HC-DJ-signed-2007-/371326484330?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5674c87f6a&nma=true&si=HCOBMZL95KBXrLS6%252BEDfxQaEg3A%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

I agree. Most "signed" copies of Blaze are forgeries.

Most are, but (shamless self promotion) THIS ONE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/221772300288?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_895wt_1153) is the real deal.

[bdwyer19]

Speaking of Blaze... Fake??

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/100_0671_zps8cv8ma3i.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/100_0671_zps8cv8ma3i.jpg.html)

[tippy4]

I believe that to be a fake.

[Br!an]

As do I.

[bdwyer19]

Another question... How about this Faithful?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/P1010031_zpsqruq6chf.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/P1010031_zpsqruq6chf.jpg.html)

[frik]

Fake.

sk

[carlosdetweiller]

I agree with the above. Both signatures are bad.

[bdwyer19]

Thanks guys.

[Jimimck]

That Faithful one is terrible

[Randall Flagg]

Pricey garbage:
Stephen King, Tommyknockers Red and Gold SIGNED Collectors Bundle! 1st Editions (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Tommyknockers-Red-and-Gold-SIGNED-Collectors-Bundle-1st-Editions-/121653993026?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c53249e42)

[sharki69]

Don't think it's good but I'm not an expert... Thoughts ?

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/56178973-91D5-454E-9216-26A96B3B0277.png.jpeg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/56178973-91D5-454E-9216-26A96B3B0277.png.jpeg.html)

[Randall Flagg]

No bueno

[carlosdetweiller]

Agree with RF. No.

[sharki69]

Thanks FR and Carlos !!

[ke7285]

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac228/n8qvx/th_98d1b2374135a562edfdf2e0ba3a97f9_zpsp7v7mjwb.jp g (http://s902.photobucket.com/albums/ac228/n8qvx/?action=view&current=98d1b2374135a562edfdf2e0ba3a97f9_zpsp7v7mj wb.jpg)
I believe one of the two ebayer's from Flint are trying there luck on craigsslist in Flint.

[jhanic]

We really need a "thumbs down" emoticon.

John

[Br!an]

Just use this :emot-butt: to indicate the signature looks like ass.

[Randall Flagg]

We really need a "thumbs down" emoticon.

John
Have 2 in mind. Waiting on Bob to approve the final design

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

We really need a "thumbs down" emoticon.

John
Have 2 in mind. Waiting on Bob to approve the final design

:)

[jhanic]

We really need a "thumbs down" emoticon.

John
Have 2 in mind. Waiting on Bob to approve the final design

:thumbsup:

John

[sharki69]

TU or TD ?

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

[killjoy72]

I'd say :thumbsup:

[divemaster]

Looks good!

[carlosdetweiller]

Thumbs up.

[Randall Flagg]

Feels odd. Thoughts?

STEPHEN KING SIGNED "IT" 1986 FIRST EDITION BOOK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-IT-1986-FIRST-EDITION-BOOK-/271875149661?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4d058f5d)

[goheat]

TU or TD ?



TU from me, Shaq!

[goheat]

Feels odd. Thoughts?

STEPHEN KING SIGNED "IT" 1986 FIRST EDITION BOOK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-IT-1986-FIRST-EDITION-BOOK-/271875149661?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4d058f5d)

Tough one: I'd lean towards no good, based on what this seller has sold before. If it's fake, it's pretty good.

[TCCBodhi]

I'm only an amateur collector, but I could see this coming from an old signing that someone just took their bookshelf copy of It along with them. If it was going to be a fake, wouldn't you try to find a better copy to put it in? Might we see more of these as kids clear our their parents collections at estate closes and find them? Copies that brought pleasure to their owner, but probably weren't ever intended for the collector market? I'm sure these are all questions/comments that have been talked about ad nauseum.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Feels odd. Thoughts?

STEPHEN KING SIGNED "IT" 1986 FIRST EDITION BOOK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-IT-1986-FIRST-EDITION-BOOK-/271875149661?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4d058f5d)

Known seller of forged. Move along folks, nothing to see here.

Mulleins

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Wow! Hope the bidder isn't a member here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Cell-True-1st-Edition-Hardback-with-Dust-Jacket-Beauty-/121655843759?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5340dbaf

Mulleins

[Br!an]

I'm only an amateur collector, but I could see this coming from an old signing that someone just took their bookshelf copy of It along with them. If it was going to be a fake, wouldn't you try to find a better copy to put it in? Might we see more of these as kids clear our their parents collections at estate closes and find them? Copies that brought pleasure to their owner, but probably weren't ever intended for the collector market? I'm sure these are all questions/comments that have been talked about ad nauseum.

Forgeries are more common in later printings, especially for the more expensive books.

[bdwyer19]

Wow! Hope the bidder isn't a member here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Cell-True-1st-Edition-Hardback-with-Dust-Jacket-Beauty-/121655843759?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5340dbaf

Mulleins

Ugh... Someone is out $250 for that!

[Randall Flagg]

We really need a "thumbs down" emoticon.

John
Have 2 in mind. Waiting on Bob to approve the final design

:thumbsup:

John
Here are the two:

thumbsdownsmall

thumbsdownlarge

Thanks to Bob for input.

[Johnny007]

Don't think it's good but I'm not an expert... Thoughts ?

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/56178973-91D5-454E-9216-26A96B3B0277.png.jpeg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/56178973-91D5-454E-9216-26A96B3B0277.png.jpeg.html)

Close...but no cigar. Not legit.

[TCCBodhi]

Trying to learn to spot them better myself, just for kicks. Too much slant to the one above? Is there a strange indent on the 'p' as well?

[Johnny007]

Wow! Hope the bidder isn't a member here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Cell-True-1st-Edition-Hardback-with-Dust-Jacket-Beauty-/121655843759?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5340dbaf

Mulleins

LOL, that is a terribly bad attempt. Unfortunately, someone bid on this thinking it is real. He/she will find out soon that the signature is crap and that will turn him off on SK collecting forever. That's unfortunate for the potential collector but also for those of us who have collections. It is always better to have more SK collectors than fewer collectors -- for a myriad of reasons. But that's just MHO.

[Johnny007]

Trying to learn to spot them better myself, just for kicks. Too much slant to the one above? Is there a strange indent on the 'p' as well?

I'm not in the same league as Hutch, Shibus and carlosdetweiller when it comes to identifying forgeries, but I've seen a lot of signatures. I've been wrong but when I am uncertain, I ask for their opinions and others on the site. And I, like you, keep trying to get better at identifying the good vs. the bad.

IMO, the slant does not look right on that signature. The "loop" usually intersects the "s", "t" and "p" in Stephen but here it is well above those letters. I've also see a lot of "skipping" (not sure of a better description) in the same place where the loop starts going up and back. I'm hoping that some SOB has not forged a signature into an autopen signature.

[TCCBodhi]

Don't give 'em any ideas that they don't already have. Waterstones already have that with their Facsimile Signatures. ;) Thanks for the information. I'll keep watching the thread and the thumbs up & down.

[stroppygoblin]

We really need a "thumbs down" emoticon.

John
Have 2 in mind. Waiting on Bob to approve the final design

:thumbsup:

John
Here are the two:

thumbsdownsmall

thumbsdownlarge

Thanks to Bob for input.

prefer the first - dont like the big ones (unless it's Krystle... :redface:)

[jhanic]

I also like the first better.

John

[Randall Flagg]

You can use either one. Both are now in the Smiies list.

[carlosdetweiller]

You can use either one. Both are now in the Smiies list.

More choices of cool emoticons is always a good thing.

[Randall Flagg]

You can use either one. Both are now in the Smiies list.

More choices of cool emoticons is always a good thing.
You deserve the credit for these.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

You can use either one. Both are now in the Smiies list.

More choices of cool emoticons is always a good thing.
He means Krystals big ones!

[goheat]

WTH? Garbage: Stephen King Autograph signed in person book Shining Apt Pupil (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autograph-signed-in-person-book-Shining-Apt-Pupil-/181752216125?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a5146ba3d)

[jhanic]

thumbsdownlarge

John

[frik]

Ouch. One of the worst I've ever seen.

sk

[zelig]

Signed in person. Must have been in person in a dream.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

From the same seller:

I'm surprised someone hasn't reported the Obama forged signature as a cross hair with bullet hole.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Barack-Obama-Autograph-US-USA-President-signed-photo-in-person-/171791759176?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ff963748

However, maybe it's just what my eyes see.

Mulleins

[jhanic]

I've reported it.

John

[Johnny007]

Signed in person. Must have been in person in a dream.

LOL, that's funny!

Terrible try -- nothing else to say.

[Merlin1958]

From the same seller:

I'm surprised someone hasn't reported the Obama forged signature as a cross hair with bullet hole.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Barack-Obama-Autograph-US-USA-President-signed-photo-in-person-/171791759176?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27ff963748

However, maybe it's just what my eyes see.

Mulleins

Ahhh, Ralph you're just getting old!!! LOL LOL You just don't tolerate the nonsense the way you used to!!! LOL Forgery, sometimes appears to be the new and cool thing, unfortunately!!! Bastards!!!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

All his auctions are forged. Beware:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Dark-Tower-Wizard-And-Glass-First-Edition-Signed-RARE-/121660027002?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5380b07a

Mulleins

[zelig]

Saw those and was wondering about them. Thanks for the heads up.

[stroppygoblin]

All his auctions are forged. Beware:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Dark-Tower-Wizard-And-Glass-First-Edition-Signed-RARE-/121660027002?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c5380b07a

Mulleins

from his auction: "I will be listing over 30 more Stephen king books this week if you are after a certain book message me"

Read: "So I can forge a signature on it"...

[Br!an]

I reported them all for what that's worth.

[webstar1000]

WHy does Ebay not stop this?

[allasorte]

WHy does Ebay not stop this?

Money. Also, I'm sure they don't have someone that can authenticate either. I've contacted them several times about a book listed as a 1st/1st that isn't, and the seller, and no one gets back to me and the book is still up. Luckily no one has bought it, but that isn't the point. Same with signatures. I've reported them and nothing happens. The good news for people here is that the collectors are smart enough to see the fakes from the real ones and it helps the lesser experienced fans which should be greatly appreciated. I love reading and seeing the fakes or possibilities of them on this forum.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Ebay is just an avenue to sell products. As mentioned above, they don't have a team of experts looking at everything being sold. It's up to the buyer to check and double check.

Sometimes I run into a seller that thanks me for the professional input and removes the suspect signature. Sometimes I run into a complete jerk who has no problem ripping people off (it's the sad world we live in today). However, I have the satisfaction of at least knowing I tried.

Don't be too hard on EBay. Again, they are an avenue for selling. King could put a small team together and EBay would listen. That's what big conglomerates do when fake Gucci items show up. It's the same with the movie industry and bootleg movies show up.

eBay does contact the seller when someone reports. I know, I tested it....haha

Mulleins

[Jay127]

What do the experts here think?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271881977510

[goheat]

What do the experts here think?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271881977510

I don't like it myself. I think it's forged, and signature looks shady exactly like this seller's other items.

[jhanic]

thumbsdownsmall

John

[Room 217 Caretaker]

All her auctions are highly suspect. She has been known for this in West Virginia.

Mulleins

[carlosdetweiller]

No bueno.

[tippy4]

No bueno.

Muy no beueno.

[Br!an]

:onfire:

[TCCBodhi]

Other than her reputation, what in this signature makes it look suspect? Does the swoop need to be down farther than it is?

[stroppygoblin]

Other than her reputation, what in this signature makes it look suspect? Does the swoop need to be down farther than it is?

There are a number of issues, beyond the reputation of the seller, the book is a BCE which is suspicious (low outlay for the seller) it's quite large and it actually looks like 'King' rather than 'Knig' which is more usual. No reserve is also an indicator that the seller believes the book has little value. Individually none of these things mean it's a fake, but all together...

There are other problems but most members do not wish to point them out for fear of forgers 'improving their work'

[dnemec]

I am no expert, but the first thing to jump out at me was the 'King' rather than 'Knig' like Simon said. I think all my signatures say "Knig," so that was a big flag for me.

[AKC]

It's wrong on so many fronts...

Didn't even pass the initial "eye" test. Slant, cramped, S is horrible, King is a mess, and the "g" isn't even close.

Other than that, a nice attempt.

[TCCBodhi]

Thanks, Appreciate the clues. I think there are a couple there that will give me a good chance at identifying them myself, or at least taking my first assessment before asking. You are all being really patient with me this last few weeks while I'm hanging around here more. I'm grateful.

[Br!an]

It's wrong on so many fronts...

Didn't even pass the initial "eye" test. Slant, cramped, S is horrible, King is a mess, and the "g" isn't even close.

Other than that, a nice attempt.

I know what you mean about the "initial "eye" test".

As soon as I saw it I thought no.

I also agree that it is a fairly good attempt.

[sgc1999]

Just awful and 17 bids??? This guy has tons of forgeries!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Thinner-First-Edition-Signed-RARE/121660058452?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D30424%26meid%3Dc6dda5a0ef2b4d2da7d921a22c0e 30f4%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D8%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D271 881977510

[jhanic]

thumbsdownlarge

John

[frik]

And 17 bids for this garbage? Amazing.

sk

[Merlin1958]

And 17 bids for this garbage? Amazing.

sk

Such is the state of the internet these days!!!

[zelig]

Spread between 4 bidders. It's a shame for the winner. I can't imagine how many forged books are out there on someone's shelf and they don't even realize it. The buyers need to visit TDT and get educated.

[TCCBodhi]

I think most peoples signatures pass the "scrawl" point of this one by the time they are in the 2nd grade.

[Johnny007]

Just awful and 17 bids??? This guy has tons of forgeries!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Thinner-First-Edition-Signed-RARE/121660058452?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D30424%26meid%3Dc6dda5a0ef2b4d2da7d921a22c0e 30f4%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D8%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D271 881977510

I sent him/her a polite request to pull the auction. Only 4 bidders and one or two looked to be very/fairly new. Maybe we'll get lucky and it will be pulled. Anyway, I hope to get an interesting reply, lol!

[Br!an]

I reported all of these as forgeries a week ago.

eBay doesn't care and neither does the seller.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

As mentioned a few threads above, EBay is just an avenue to sell products. They don't have a team of experts looking at everything being sold. It's up to the buyer to check and double check.

Sometimes I run into a seller that thanks me for the professional input and removes the suspect signature. Sometimes I run into a complete jerk who has no problem ripping people off (it's the sad world we live in today). However, I have the satisfaction of at least knowing I tried.

Don't be too hard on EBay. Again, they are an avenue for selling. King could put a small team together and EBay would listen. That's what big conglomerates do when fake Gucci items show up. It's the same with the movie industry and bootleg movies show up.

eBay does contact the seller when someone reports. I know, I tested it....haha

Mulleins

[TCCBodhi]

It's true that eBay doesn't care, but they SHOULD care because these bad transactions happening on their site do damage to THEIR reputation too, as minimally involved in it as they are. The real damage is me knowing that eBay has no interest in removing fraudulent sales makes me think twice about buying and selling through them..

[Room 217 Caretaker]

It's true that eBay doesn't care, but they SHOULD care because these bad transactions happening on their site do damage to THEIR reputation too, as minimally involved in it as they are. The real damage is me knowing that eBay has no interest in removing fraudulent sales makes me think twice about buying and selling through them..

My comment is just my opinion. I like EBay and use it everyday. I've ran into fakes on Abe Books, Craig's List, etc. My opinion still stands, "it's up to the buyer to do their homework".

Mulleins

[TCCBodhi]

Absolutely, people should do their homework, and I'm sure the fakes show up everywhere. This is why I MAINLY stick to S/L editions. I haven't used the other book-specific sites. I'm just annoyed that eBay as the Walmart of the bunch has little interest in protecting THEIR reputation as long as there is a sale of some sort, which results in more and more fakes out there every day. I'm sure I'm rehashing old ground. I'll shut up now.

[Br!an]

Caveat Emptor

That said hosting obvious forgeries seems, well, unseemly.

[neo_trinity]

Hello all,

I would like your opinions on this signed 1st of The Eyes of the Dragon. I don't believe it is genuine as it is very shaky, but it is being listed by a very reputable business and before I inform them that it's fake, I would like as many different eyes as possible to view it. Thank you for your time.

Gerald

http://www.geraldwinters.com/king/eotd/eotd.jpg

[Jimimck]

I'm not a fan of it.

[neo_trinity]

I'm not a fan of it.

Thank you. Me neither. The 'S' and 'p' and 'K' are just not good. The whole 'King' is not recognizable.

[stroppygoblin]

thumbsdownsmall from me - Looks like it was signed on board ship during a heavy storm!

[neo_trinity]

thumbsdownsmall from me - Looks like it was signed on board ship during a heavy storm!

Or else someone woke him up from his afternoon nap, and presented him with the book and pen to sign it.

[AKC]

Absolutely no good.......

[killjoy72]

Nope.
I don't like it either.

[Lot guy]

No good

[jhanic]

Nope.

John

[neo_trinity]

Thank you all. I have notified the seller and I will give them a couple of days to either rectify it, or ignore it and continue with the sale. If they choose to ignore my advice, then I will post the link to the item here so that everyone will be aware to avoid it. There is still time for them to do the right thing if they wish.

Gerald

[AKC]

You've got to be kidding me….

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IT-by-Stephen-King-Signed-1986-HardCover-True-1st-Edition-1st-Print-/291483400726?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ddc3ba16

I AM SHAKING AS I ATTEMPT THIS FORGERY…..

[goheat]

You've got to be kidding me….

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IT-by-Stephen-King-Signed-1986-HardCover-True-1st-Edition-1st-Print-/291483400726?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ddc3ba16

I AM SHAKING AS I ATTEMPT THIS FORGERY…..

Sad, sad sad...

[amd013]

You've got to be kidding me….

http://www.ebay.com/itm/IT-by-Stephen-King-Signed-1986-HardCover-True-1st-Edition-1st-Print-/291483400726?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ddc3ba16

I AM SHAKING AS I ATTEMPT THIS FORGERY…..

Sad, sad sad...

well, at the very least he claims that he can't guarantee its real, and gives the buyer reason to doubt the signatures authenticity. Its current price isn't too far out of the price range for a book in that condition. (although he doesn't show the "First published in 1986 by Viking Penguin, Inc." on cp, so hard to verify it is 1st printing).

Just curious would you consider an obvious forgery to be a bigger flaw then say, someone writing their own name there? Or would you value it the same as an unsigned book with writing in it?

Mike

EDIT: just to clarify that in the above paragraph, "you" refers to the community in general, not specifically to goheat or AKC.

[herbertwest]

Hello all,

I would like your opinions on this signed 1st of The Eyes of the Dragon. I don't believe it is genuine as it is very shaky, but it is being listed by a very reputable business and before I inform them that it's fake, I would like as many different eyes as possible to view it. Thank you for your time.

Gerald

http://www.geraldwinters.com/king/eotd/eotd.jpg


I am absolutely not a signature specialist, but this one looks very bad to me.

[neo_trinity]

Hello all,

I would like your opinions on this signed 1st of The Eyes of the Dragon. I don't believe it is genuine as it is very shaky, but it is being listed by a very reputable business and before I inform them that it's fake, I would like as many different eyes as possible to view it. Thank you for your time.

Gerald

http://www.geraldwinters.com/king/eotd/eotd.jpg


I am absolutely not a signature specialist, but this one looks very bad to me.

Thank you all for your opinions. I contacted James Gannon, who is Director of Rare Books at Heritage Auctions, and true to his word, he has pulled the listing from their upcoming auction. Unfortunately the seller will probably try to unload it on eBay very shortly, but at least it's not going through a major auction house.

Thank you.
Gerald

[Randall Flagg]

WTF?
DJ is new but "puckered".
Has Overlook slipcase, but the ad smells.
Ask before buying, or be prepared for a good deal, or a piece of junk.

$45 BIN:
STEPHEN KING ~ THE STAND ~ SLIPCASED 1ST TRADE EDITION MAY 1990 ~ LIKE NEW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-STAND-SLIPCASED-1ST-TRADE-EDITION-MAY-1990-LIKE-NEW-/151711304411?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2352b2cadb)

[jonp]

WTF?
DJ is new but "puckered".
Has Overlook slipcase, but the ad smells.
Ask before buying, or be prepared for a good deal, or a piece of junk.

$45 BIN:
STEPHEN KING ~ THE STAND ~ SLIPCASED 1ST TRADE EDITION MAY 1990 ~ LIKE NEW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-STAND-SLIPCASED-1ST-TRADE-EDITION-MAY-1990-LIKE-NEW-/151711304411?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2352b2cadb)

It could have one ofthose permanent sticky film DJ covers looking at the wrinkles on the DJ?

[zelig]

I had a copy of this book that had the same rippling effect. It just happened over time for some reason. I ended up upgrading it.

[Dan]

This article isn't about Stephen King or forged signatures but is still relevant to the conversation of forgers on eBay.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11673346/Banned-eBay-forger-back-to-his-old-tricks.html

[Br!an]

Report it to police. That's eBay's solution? :wtf:

[sgc1999]

Hello all,

I would like your opinions on this signed 1st of The Eyes of the Dragon. I don't believe it is genuine as it is very shaky, but it is being listed by a very reputable business and before I inform them that it's fake, I would like as many different eyes as possible to view it. Thank you for your time.

Gerald

http://www.geraldwinters.com/king/eotd/eotd.jpg

It is absolutely a fake.

[goheat]

Ouch, this is fugly: IT By: Stephen King Signed 1st Edition, 8th Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IT-By-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Edition-8th-Printing-/161736213861?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a83ac565)

[frik]

Ouch, this is fugly: IT By: Stephen King Signed 1st Edition, 8th Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/IT-By-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Edition-8th-Printing-/161736213861?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a83ac565)

This book is in very good condition, the tip of the book cover may have a little damage but very little. :emot-roflolmao:

sk

[divemaster]

But it's an 8th printing! That means it's eight times better than a lousy 1 edition, right?

[herbertwest]

Any thoughts on this signature?
It looks OK to me, but unusually big compared to the size of the book, so I find it suspicious . Otherwise, I'd bid on it

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/lwgAAOSwjVVVgVyw/$_57.JPG

Thanks.

[divemaster]

I personally think it looks just fine.

[Br!an]

One man's opinion...

thumbsdownsmall

[divemaster]

There you go, Mr. herbertwest. 50/50! Flip a coin!

[goheat]

Hmm, the big loop coming off the 'n' of Stephen looks a little shaky in places...

[frik]

I'm not convinced either. :orely:

sk

[herbertwest]

For me, the biggest red flag is the size of the signature : I dont remember ever seeing King signing something that is as big as 1/5 of a page. It seem way too big to me and therefore is odd. No?

[divemaster]

That does seem odd, but I swear the K, the g, the "Knig," the S, the ph, and even the loop all look spot on to me.

I'm no expert, so the best thing I would advise is that if you maintain a sense of doubt, then pass on it.

[Merlin1958]

thumbsdownsmall

[sgc1999]

That does seem odd, but I swear the K, the g, the "Knig," the S, the ph, and even the loop all look spot on to me.

I'm no expert, so the best thing I would advise is that if you maintain a sense of doubt, then pass on it.

agreed. About the If you have doubt's pass.

[tippy4]

There is something "choppy" about it....like hesitation markets.

Could be a trace job.

[Rahfa]

Any thoughts on this signature?
It looks OK to me, but unusually big compared to the size of the book, so I find it suspicious . Otherwise, I'd bid on it

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/lwgAAOSwjVVVgVyw/$_57.JPG

Thanks.

That signature is terrible!

I'm shocked it's even in dispute - totally fake.

[herbertwest]

I've noticed that the seller claimed that he got King's signature in Paris... but it looks off to me, especially when compared to mine obtained this same day (below)

Thanks for everybody's feedback !





http://club-stephenking.fr/img/NEWS/FRANCE/signing/IMG_3220.JPG

[jsmcmullen92]

Is anyone here killbourne_kram? They have a few listings up and claim to have bought them from Betts but just want to be sure before I grab one.

[bdwyer19]

Is anyone here killbourne_kram? They have a few listings up and claim to have bought them from Betts but just want to be sure before I grab one.

Kilbourne is a member here. Haven't seen him post in some time tough.

[sgc1999]

Is anyone here killbourne_kram? They have a few listings up and claim to have bought them from Betts but just want to be sure before I grab one.

Kilbourne is a member here. Haven't seen him post in some time tough.

I just bought a book from him this past week. Seemed like a nice guy. I believe his member name is just Killbourne.

[herbertwest]

Here is the item we previously discussed. Feel free to report it
>>> http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Stephen-King-Creepshow-EO-1983-Double-dedicace-Stephen-king-Wrightson-TBE-/331584430766

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODYyWDE2MDA=/z/w2gAAOSwtExVgVyq/$_57.JPG

[AKC]

WTF...Think we can all agree on this one!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-DOCTOR-SLEEP-BOOK-FIRST-EDITION-/231600479876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ec76de84

[jhanic]

thumbsdownlarge

John

[Rahfa]

thumbsdownlargethumbsdownlargethumbsdownlargethumb sdownlargethumbsdownlargethumbsdownlarge

[bdwyer19]

WTF...Think we can all agree on this one!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-DOCTOR-SLEEP-BOOK-FIRST-EDITION-/231600479876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ec76de84

Did King sneeze while he was signing?!? That is really bad!

[Ivo]

WTF...Think we can all agree on this one!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-DOCTOR-SLEEP-BOOK-FIRST-EDITION-/231600479876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ec76de84

Did King sneeze while he was signing?!? That is really bad!

Ah! That explains the water damage. Must not of clipped his finger nails in a while either,scratches on the back! And a Sharpie to boot!

[Merlin1958]

Holy Forgeries, Batman!!! That is bad!!!! thumbsdownlarge

[Priest]

WTF...Think we can all agree on this one!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-AUTOGRAPHED-DOCTOR-SLEEP-BOOK-FIRST-EDITION-/231600479876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ec76de84

Did King sneeze while he was signing?!? That is really bad!

Ah! That explains the water damage. Must not of clipped his finger nails in a while either,scratches on the back! And a Sharpie to boot!


worse then a forgery itself is, when they even stop trying make it look anyhow like a real one...
what dose somebody think when he is selling that ?

[OneFathom]

What's everyone think of this one? DTIV (Grant) SK flatsigned (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wizard-and-Glass-by-Stephen-King-1997-Signed-First-Edition-/261944628175?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfd1dd3cf). Doesn't look bad, but I'm not totally sold on it, either.

[Merlin1958]

Kind of pricey for the condition IMHO. As for the sig, I just don't know. Seems "off", but I am not an expert as others here are.

[killjoy72]

FWIW, I think the signature is good.
I agree with Bill on the price, though.

[Randall Flagg]

Sig is legit. So is the moisture damage. Run don't walk from the $500 price.

[Merlin1958]

Sig is legit. So is the moisture damage. Run don't walk from the $500 price.

Well, I guess I called it on the price, but the sig seemed very "iffy" to me. For the sake of an education, RF can you elaborate?

[sharki69]

Thoughts on these 3 ? All from the same seller

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=391183146291&globalID=EBAY-US

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=391183219393&globalID=EBAY-US

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=391183188571&globalID=EBAY-US

[killjoy72]

Thoughts on these 3 ? All from the same seller

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=391183146291&globalID=EBAY-US

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=391183219393&globalID=EBAY-US

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=391183188571&globalID=EBAY-US

Nope.
This Seller sells a lot of fakes.

[bdwyer19]

Thoughts on these 3 ? All from the same seller

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=391183146291&globalID=EBAY-US

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=391183219393&globalID=EBAY-US

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=391183188571&globalID=EBAY-US

Nope.
This Seller sells a lot of fakes.

I agree... Avoid this guy. Definite fakes.

[Randall Flagg]

Run away from that seller.

[OneFathom]

Is this just a very early appearance of Mr. King's sig? I haven't seen any other examples of this. Flatsigned 'Salem's Lot (1st) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261820470339?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT).

[carlosdetweiller]

Is this just a very early appearance of Mr. King's sig? I haven't seen any other examples of this. Flatsigned 'Salem's Lot (1st) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261820470339?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT).

I think the sig is legit and a very early example. The dust jacket may or may not be original. Since it is price clipped you can't be certain it is not from a later printing. It could be original but you just don't know.

[Cook]

Is this just a very early appearance of Mr. King's sig? I haven't seen any other examples of this. Flatsigned 'Salem's Lot (1st) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/261820470339?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT).

I think the sig is legit and a very early example. The dust jacket may or may not be original. Since it is price clipped you can't be certain it is not from a later printing. It could be original but you just don't know.

The mention of light soiling with lack of "soiling" pictures put me at a halt.

[zelig]

Stephen King Finders Keepers SIGNED First Edition! Mr. Mercedes Sequel (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Finders-Keepers-SIGNED-First-Edition-Mr-Mercedes-Sequel-/201380666304?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ee3391bc0).

[tippy4]

Stephen King Finders Keepers SIGNED First Edition! Mr. Mercedes Sequel (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Finders-Keepers-SIGNED-First-Edition-Mr-Mercedes-Sequel-/201380666304?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ee3391bc0).

Not the first time this seller has sold forged King books.

[OneFathom]

Stephen King Finders Keepers SIGNED First Edition! Mr. Mercedes Sequel (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Finders-Keepers-SIGNED-First-Edition-Mr-Mercedes-Sequel-/201380666304?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ee3391bc0).

Not the first time this seller has sold forged King books.

I contacted the seller about this item just to hear what story he'd spin. He said the "auctioneer" he bought it from said it was signed in Florida. That's the only information he provided.

[Br!an]

thumbsdownsmall

[frik]

Yuck!

sk

[zelig]

Just noticed there's 2 bids on that FK I posted above. What a shame.

[Lot guy]

That's sad for whoever is the winning bid, or losing bid as it seems

[bdwyer19]

Stephen King Finders Keepers SIGNED First Edition! Mr. Mercedes Sequel (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Finders-Keepers-SIGNED-First-Edition-Mr-Mercedes-Sequel-/201380666304?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ee3391bc0).

Not the first time this seller has sold forged King books.

I contacted the seller about this item just to hear what story he'd spin. He said the "auctioneer" he bought it from said it was signed in Florida. That's the only information he provided.

Yeah, I got the same story. What a joke!

[herbertwest]

Extremely suspicious : the previously french fake signature was "sold" for 57€ on ebay.
A 0 note ebay profile now wants to sell it for 250€, and pretend that it was signed in France
>>> http://www.ebay.fr/itm/RARE-Dedicace-Signatures-Stephen-King-et-Berni-Wrightson-sur-EO-Creepshow-/271919627311?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_71&hash=item3f4fac3c2f&clk_rvr_id=860327255209&rmvSB=true

Please report it?
To report on the french ebay >>>> "Droits d'auteurs >> Objets contrefaits > Contrefaçons, faux et répliques! "

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTI0OFgxNjAw/z/lm0AAOSw9N1VlZZp/$_57.JPG

[Br!an]

It's been removed.

[tippy4]

Holy shit this is bad....

Signed Faithful GE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Faithful-The-10th-Anniversary-Special-Limited-Edition-Stephen-King-/171846946262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2802e04dd6&nma=true&si=jqo72KB672aoxeK8BS9iZkFOJLM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#viTabs_0)

[jsweet]

Holy shit this is bad....

Signed Faithful GE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Faithful-The-10th-Anniversary-Special-Limited-Edition-Stephen-King-/171846946262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2802e04dd6&nma=true&si=jqo72KB672aoxeK8BS9iZkFOJLM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#viTabs_0)

And it sold -- yikes. I like how they never actually say it is signed by King.

[burial]

Holy shit this is bad....

Signed Faithful GE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Faithful-The-10th-Anniversary-Special-Limited-Edition-Stephen-King-/171846946262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2802e04dd6&nma=true&si=jqo72KB672aoxeK8BS9iZkFOJLM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#viTabs_0)

And it sold -- yikes. I like how they never actually say it is signed by King.

It looks like connect-the-dots for children

[Br!an]

Holy shit this is bad....

Signed Faithful GE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Faithful-The-10th-Anniversary-Special-Limited-Edition-Stephen-King-/171846946262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2802e04dd6&nma=true&si=jqo72KB672aoxeK8BS9iZkFOJLM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#viTabs_0)
:panic:

But it has a "Letter of Authenticity"!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Holy shit this is bad....

Signed Faithful GE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Faithful-The-10th-Anniversary-Special-Limited-Edition-Stephen-King-/171846946262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2802e04dd6&nma=true&si=jqo72KB672aoxeK8BS9iZkFOJLM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#viTabs_0)

and the signature is not so good either!

[Dan]

Holy shit this is bad....

Signed Faithful GE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Faithful-The-10th-Anniversary-Special-Limited-Edition-Stephen-King-/171846946262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2802e04dd6&nma=true&si=jqo72KB672aoxeK8BS9iZkFOJLM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#viTabs_0)

and the signature is not so good either!

:biggrin1:

[Joe315]

Holy shit this is bad....

Signed Faithful GE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Faithful-The-10th-Anniversary-Special-Limited-Edition-Stephen-King-/171846946262?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2802e04dd6&nma=true&si=jqo72KB672aoxeK8BS9iZkFOJLM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557#viTabs_0)

And it sold -- yikes. I like how they never actually say it is signed by King.

It looks like connect-the-dots for children

That was my first thought. It also comes with a DIY certificate of authenticity.

[jsmcmullen92]

If anyone is familiar with McKean Signatures can you tell me if this looks real to you? I think it could be good but not entirely sure.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/2015-07-06_19_16_58.png
Thanks
Josh

[webstar1000]

If anyone is familiar with McKean Signatures can you tell me if this looks real to you? I think it could be good but not entirely sure.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ZMIZ_w1aTHAAAXu3DO-RGFGWHWstviePNDO--KNGQrCc_St9huvC-NAQGefTPcd1tCsWhk9-xLw-tbE=w1246-h807
Thanks
Josh
Nothing there to see brother... post the pic again Josh:)

[jsmcmullen92]

Nothing there to see brother... post the pic again Josh:)
Weird when I look at the page I can see the photo... Let me upload the photo here and edit the link.

EDIT: Ok changed. let me know if it is still not showing up

[webstar1000]

Nope see it! I have some concerns but would like a couple others to weigh in...

[cit74]

Nothing there to see brother... post the pic again Josh:)
Weird when I look at the page I can see the photo... Let me upload the photo here and edit the link.

EDIT: Ok changed. let me know if it is still not showing up

hope this helps - next post will have 3 pics I know are his signature - from 3 of his s/l

[cit74]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Miscellaneous/McKean%202_zpsumrt6d5c.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Miscellaneous/McKean%202_zpsumrt6d5c.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Miscellaneous/McKean%201_zpsjcxmiqmt.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Miscellaneous/McKean%201_zpsjcxmiqmt.jpg.html)

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll123/chadtarter/Miscellaneous/McKean%203_zpsq1aqqbqi.jpg (http://s287.photobucket.com/user/chadtarter/media/Miscellaneous/McKean%203_zpsq1aqqbqi.jpg.html)

[jsmcmullen92]

Nothing there to see brother... post the pic again Josh:)
Weird when I look at the page I can see the photo... Let me upload the photo here and edit the link.

EDIT: Ok changed. let me know if it is still not showing up

hope this helps - next post will have 3 pics I know are his signature - from 3 of his s/l

Thanks! I ended up pulling the MASSIVE Knowing Darkness off the shelf last night to look but it seems like no two signatures are the same with him, they go everywhere.

[cit74]

and since those 3 bear little resemblance to each other...but is seems like you have to focus on the D and E in Dave and then the K - since those seem like his 3 most consistent letters.
Your D looks like the one in my fist pic - i don't like the E - since his seem like one fluid motion - yours has that line added for the middle line. But heck - i am only going on what I got

[webstar1000]

and since those 3 bear little resemblance to each other...but is seems like you have to focus on the D and E in Dave and then the K - since those seem like his 3 most consistent letters.
Your D looks like the one in my fist pic - i don't like the E - since his seem like one fluid motion - yours has that line added for the middle line. But heck - i am only going on what I got

Thats what I did this morning when I was talking to Josh... tough call eh?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

As mentioned above, his signature is all over the place. The Wizard and Glass sig is Daves.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

Feels very wrong:
The Dark Tower V "Wolves of the Calla" - Stephen King Signed - 1st Ed. Hardcover (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-V-Wolves-of-the-Calla-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Ed-Hardcover-/111712999349?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a029d17b5)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Feels very wrong:
The Dark Tower V "Wolves of the Calla" - Stephen King Signed - 1st Ed. Hardcover (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-V-Wolves-of-the-Calla-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Ed-Hardcover-/111712999349?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a029d17b5)

You are correct.....the signature is very wrong.

Mulleins

[goheat]

Feels very wrong:
The Dark Tower V "Wolves of the Calla" - Stephen King Signed - 1st Ed. Hardcover (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-V-Wolves-of-the-Calla-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Ed-Hardcover-/111712999349?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a029d17b5)

You are correct.....the signature is very wrong.

Mulleins

Yecch, wrong style for time period of book, and that seller has sold crapola in the past!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Look at all the forged King books this guy is selling:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Through-the-Keyhole-by-Stephen-King-2012-Hardcover-Signed-/291511958061?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43df777a2d

[goheat]

Look at all the forged King books this guy is selling:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Through-the-Keyhole-by-Stephen-King-2012-Hardcover-Signed-/291511958061?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43df777a2d

Jeez, and the 'signatures' are so godawful it's hard to believe! :arg:

[dnemec]

RF posted this last week in the Intriguing thread. I thought the signature was fairly typical, but wanted a second opinion in case I decide to go for it.

Thoughts? Or are all the experts in Maine right now?

Best American Short Stories (http://www.ebay.com/itm/281743271460?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

[jonp]

RF posted this last week in the Intriguing thread. I thought the signature was fairly typical, but wanted a second opinion in case I decide to go for it.

Thoughts? Or are all the experts in Maine right now?

Best American Short Stories (http://www.ebay.com/itm/281743271460?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Looks good, Dez. Looks identical to the signature I have in the same book.

[frik]

100% authentic.

sk

[The Library Policeman]

Yeah it looks legit imo.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Pathetic, but genuine signature.

[jhanic]

My copy is very similar.

John

[Br!an]

RF posted this last week in the Intriguing thread. I thought the signature was fairly typical, but wanted a second opinion in case I decide to go for it.

Thoughts? Or are all the experts in Maine right now?

Best American Short Stories (http://www.ebay.com/itm/281743271460?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Looks good, Dez. Looks identical to the signature I have in the same book.

It's a little scary how similar it is to mine.

The listed one:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/I44AAOSwu4BVm-cp/$_57.JPG

Mine: (Thanks to Jay127)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4851.JPG

[zelig]

Those are similar. Since we're sharing, looks like mine was signed on the title page.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4546_zpse2nlxhja.jpg

[dnemec]

Wow...thanks for the info, guys!!!!

[zelig]

Stephen King Finders Keepers SIGNED First Edition! Mr. Mercedes Sequel (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201386904300?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Stephen King Finders Keepers SIGNED First Edition! Mr. Mercedes Sequel (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201386904300?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Terrible....simply terrible. I hope Kings secretary takes a look at it. Maybe someone at tomorrow's signing will show
King the auction. I would gladly work for Kings office helping to remove the garbage that shows up like this.

Ralph Mulleins

[zelig]

I agree. Couldn't believe how bad it was when I first saw it.

[jonp]

Oh dear.:emot-roflolmao:

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Quick question. A UK 1st edition firestarter with a "6.50 Macdonald UK only" gold sticker on the dj. Is this an export edition? Not much of an expert on the UK editions. Thanks guys

[jonp]

Quick question. A UK 1st edition firestarter with a "6.50 Macdonald UK only" gold sticker on the dj. Is this an export edition? Not much of an expert on the UK editions. Thanks guys

There was more demand for the first edition on release than expected and MacDonald used some of the export editions to satisfy demand in the UK by putting the stickers on these.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Oh OK. Thanks! I guess it wouldnt be considered a true 1st/1st then.

[jonp]

I would consider the printed price on the DJ as the true first.

[jhanic]

Stephen King Finders Keepers SIGNED First Edition! Mr. Mercedes Sequel (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201386904300?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

thumbsdownlarge

John

[stroppygoblin]

This (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Signed-CUJO-Book-1St-Edition-Limited-750-Only-JSA-COA-AUTHENTIC-/121699884865) is appalling. Seller is using the standard trade CP to fool the buyer into thinking this is one of the Signed Limited Cujo's.

Oh and of course it is 'authenticated' so it must be legit, right? :mad:

[jsweet]

I have seen similar questionable offerings from this seller - passing off trade editions as limited editions and other similar tricks. Horrible.

[Cwalker]

Anybody else see this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301683621214?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I asked and he said no, there was no DJ.

[jhanic]

Anybody else see this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301683621214?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I asked and he said no, there was no DJ.

That's not a real signature. All the copies of Pet Semetary had that facsimile signature imprinted on the cover. Given its condition, it's worth about $1 at most.

John

[Cwalker]

Yeah, i was 99% certain that was the case, i just didn't have the heart to tell him...

[killjoy72]

Anybody else see this?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301683621214?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I asked and he said no, there was no DJ.

That is so ridiculous.

[jreitan47]

Hey folks. It's been a long time since I've posted. I know I've even been mentioned probably more then once on this very thread. All I can do is apologize to people I wronged and I hope you understand that I was in a really bad place in my life several years back. My health was very poor and had to sell 90% of my collection, my ex ended up stealing the rest of it. So now I'm rebuilding pretty much from scratch (and it's kind of fun!!).

However, the reason I'm posting today is because I recently came across an eBay seller that I would suggest avoiding and I think I saw mention of them elsewhere here. I bought three first editions from "ziggystar68". The first was a first of JUST AFTER SUNSET that they shipped in an envelope with little to no protection. The book arrived damaged with many bumps and dings to the edges of the cover. I let it go and asked that they package better the next time. The second book was a first of PET SEMETARY that also arrived in an envelope with very little protection. Again, the book arrived with a lot of ware and dings in the corners of the book because of shipping. The seller promised me the last book would be packaged better...a first of 11/22/63 which they DID put in a box and was very well packaged....however the book's condition was no where close to what they described in the auction listing. "Like New" apparently to this seller means a well read copy, spine warped, and ware to the cover.

This seller has a lot of King books up for sale and I would just suggest being VERY cautious with this one or just avoid them like I plan to do. http://www.ebay.com/sch/ziggystar68/m.html?item=251992039921&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[jhanic]

Hey, Jonathon! We've missed you. Welcome back.

John

[carlosdetweiller]

Jonathan, it IS good to have you back. And I don't know what went on before with the people you wronged. But have you tried to make amends with them? Financial or otherwise? Apologies are only a start in most cases. There might still be some hard feelings lingering.

[jreitan47]

As far as I know, I don't owe anyone any money (please PM me if I do!!!!), but I did several people wrong by not sending out books in a proper amount of time, and not following through with other promised things. Going through years of being sick, dealing with the death of my first partner and then going through a bad divorce....lets just say because of personal issues getting in the way, I burned some bridges very unintentionally.

[ke7285]

Thought's on this signature?
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac228/n8qvx/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/2A6BEA87-5F35-4FC4-9A60-070CC5603567_zpsuwf3jrdj.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/n8qvx/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/2A6BEA87-5F35-4FC4-9A60-070CC5603567_zpsuwf3jrdj.jpg.html)

[jonp]

I don't like it but I'm no expert. If I saw that on eBay I would avoid it.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Terrible fake.

[carlosdetweiller]

Agree that it is no good.

[killjoy72]

A real stinker, for sure.