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

[darkseer]

:rolleyes3:

limited edition with cert authenticity night shift book stephen king signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/141940934779?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2F i.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_udlo%3D%26_udhi%3D%26_ftrt% 3D901%26_ftrv%3D1%26_sabdlo%3D%26_sabdhi%3D%26_sam ilow%3D%26_samihi%3D%26_sadis%3D15%26_stpos%3D3293 7-3348%26_sop%3D12%26_dmd%3D1%26_ipg%3D200%26_nkw%3D 141940934779%26_rdc%3D1)

Thank for providing the link to this, Brian!

That has to be one of the worst attempts at a forgery I have ever seen on eBay!!!! Fake signature, Fake home made "Stephan King" COA and then trying to claim that a BCE is limited to 200 copies! Utter shit!!! :doh:

I sent an email to the seller asking if the book is more valuable because they misspelled his name on the certificate of authenticity :rolleyes3:

[webstar1000]

I told him I was an authority for King signatures and that I would be contacting his local authorities and have him questioned for fraud. Lol

[darkseer]

I told him I was an authority for King signatures and that I would be contacting his local authorities and have him questioned for fraud. Lol

Good one :) The seller got back to me and said they didn't know if the misspelling of the name made it more valuable, but wanted to know if I was interested in buying it. :nope:

[RC65]

Item 141940934779 : I don't even know where to begin with this one…from the bad sig, to the signed and numbered of 200 limitation run when there is no numbering in the book ( and no such limitation done, especially with bookclub editions), to King's name misspelled on the COA, to the 0 feedback, to the...well, it's just a wealth of shenanigans.

Can you provide a link to this item?

Thanks, Brian, for providing the link...I was posting from my phone and couldn't get the link from my eBay app. Didn't want to wait, though, until I got home to post from my PC to share this one. I visit this thread often, but all things considered -- with all the shenanigans it has going on -- this one has to be among the most egregious I've seen.

Update: Looks it's now been taken down -- voluntarily or not, hard to say. I know eBay doesn't care much about such things, but perhaps this one was even too blatant for them.

[Johnny007]

Item 141940934779 : I don't even know where to begin with this one…from the bad sig, to the signed and numbered of 200 limitation run when there is no numbering in the book ( and no such limitation done, especially with bookclub editions), to King's name misspelled on the COA, to the 0 feedback, to the...well, it's just a wealth of shenanigans.

Can you provide a link to this item?

Thanks, Brian, for providing the link...I was posting from my phone and couldn't get the link from my eBay app. Didn't want to wait, though, until I got home to post from my PC to share this one. I visit this thread often, but all things considered -- with all the shenanigans it has going on -- this one has to be among the most egregious I've seen.

Update: Looks it's now been taken down -- voluntarily or not, hard to say. I know eBay doesn't care much about such things, but perhaps this one was even too blatant for them.

Good work to whomever who put the pressure on the seller. As stated, the listing was pulled...probably because of the questions/comments TDT.org members raised/made. I've been ill for the last 3-4 months and unable to do much here regarding the ebay crap. But I'm hoping that my energy remains high so I can help a little to weed out these crooks!

[frik]

I've been ill for the last 3-4 months and unable to do much here regarding the ebay crap. But I'm hoping that my energy remains high so I can help a little to weed out these crooks!

If you've been ill for the last 3-4 months, the question...Nothing too serious, I hope?....almost seems out of place.
Hope the worst is behind you - wishing you a speedy recovery!

sk

[cit74]

I guess AKCs Mr Mercedes is way over priced...look at the deal on this (crappy) signature:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-Mr-Mercedes-2014-First-Edition-Hardcover-Dust-Jacket-/222073924730

From an estate sale none the less. Feel bad for the 5 or so separate bidders. But the one with ZERO history bidding it up is always fishy. Sad.

[cit74]

Not even sure if I should message seller to tell them how bad it is - they're not selling other signed books and it ends in about an hour.

[The Library Policeman]

Can I have a few opinions on this sig please, guys?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ua80cvaepzcd0s9/2016-04-14%2012.11.14.jpg?raw=1

Thanks!

[webstar1000]

I am leaning towards good my man........

[peripheral]

I like it. I have an almost identical signature on an American SS 2007, with good evidence, photos of signing, etc and from a reputable collector.

[bdwyer19]

I like that signature

[jhanic]

Looks like mine. Good!

John

[jonp]

Looks good to me, Alan.

[The Library Policeman]

I am leaning towards good my man........


I like it. I have an almost identical signature on an American SS 2007, with good evidence, photos of signing, etc and from a reputable collector.


I like that signature


Looks like mine. Good!

John


Looks good to me, Alan.


Thanks so much, guys. Appreciate it!

[Dan]

This actually made me laugh. TWO dust jackets, must be a misprint.

Also states not a book club, hmmm.

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/121958659588

[firemonkey66]

LOL, I wonder if the person that forged these was unsure of how to spell Stephen. Is it a P? Is it a Y? Or is it a really big V?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Desperation-Roman-by-Stephen-King-1996-HCDJ-Signed-1st-Edition-1-DAY-AUCTION-/262392492345?hash=item3d17cfb139:g:QJIAAOSwYmZXFCJ s
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Regulators-by-Richard-Bachman-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Edition-1-DAY-AUCTION-/262392484483?hash=item3d17cf9283:g:X80AAOSw~oFXFCA ~

[Brian861]

LOL, I wonder if the person that forged these was unsure of how to spell Stephen. Is it a P? Is it a Y? Or is it a really big V?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Desperation-Roman-by-Stephen-King-1996-HCDJ-Signed-1st-Edition-1-DAY-AUCTION-/262392492345?hash=item3d17cfb139:g:QJIAAOSwYmZXFCJ s
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Regulators-by-Richard-Bachman-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Edition-1-DAY-AUCTION-/262392484483?hash=item3d17cf9283:g:X80AAOSw~oFXFCA ~

Wow. That's so bad, I'm not sure "forged" is the even correct verb!

[webstar1000]

I reported him!

[RC65]

LOL, I wonder if the person that forged these was unsure of how to spell Stephen. Is it a P? Is it a Y? Or is it a really big V?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Desperation-Roman-by-Stephen-King-1996-HCDJ-Signed-1st-Edition-1-DAY-AUCTION-/262392492345?hash=item3d17cfb139:g:QJIAAOSwYmZXFCJ s
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Regulators-by-Richard-Bachman-Stephen-King-Signed-1st-Edition-1-DAY-AUCTION-/262392484483?hash=item3d17cf9283:g:X80AAOSw~oFXFCA ~

Wow. That's so bad, I'm not sure "forged" is the even correct verb!

I note that both are one-day auctions...I wonder if that's a new tactic we're going to see now, so these scammers can get these auctions up and down again in a short timeframe without anyone reporting them and getting the auction pulled.

[Randall Flagg]

I don't like it. I also don't like the other King "signed" items he is selling:
Stephen King signed Desperation 1st Printing autograph (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Desperation-1st-Printing-autograph-/222099393204?hash=item33b627cab4:g:hLAAAOSw4hdXIB4 u)

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't like it. I also don't like the other King "signed" items he is selling:
Stephen King signed Desperation 1st Printing autograph (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Desperation-1st-Printing-autograph-/222099393204?hash=item33b627cab4:g:hLAAAOSw4hdXIB4 u)

I didn't check his other King items but you are right that the Desperation is no good.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I have seen some shit forgeries in my time, but this seller is just taking the piss.... :o :doh:

HAND-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-Black-House-1st-Ed-1st-Impr-HBK-Peter-Straub (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HAND-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-Black-House-1st-Ed-1st-Impr-HBK-Peter-Straub-/182084504115?hash=item2a65150a33:g:BukAAOSw5dNWiPr a)

[Cwalker]

I have seen some shit forgeries in my time, but this seller is just taking the piss.... :o :doh:

HAND-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-Black-House-1st-Ed-1st-Impr-HBK-Peter-Straub (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HAND-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-Black-House-1st-Ed-1st-Impr-HBK-Peter-Straub-/182084504115?hash=item2a65150a33:g:BukAAOSw5dNWiPr a)

Reported, for all the good it does......

[cit74]

I have seen some shit forgeries in my time, but this seller is just taking the piss.... :o :doh:

HAND-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-Black-House-1st-Ed-1st-Impr-HBK-Peter-Straub (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HAND-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-Black-House-1st-Ed-1st-Impr-HBK-Peter-Straub-/182084504115?hash=item2a65150a33:g:BukAAOSw5dNWiPr a)

Reported, for all the good it does......

Well it does say Hand - Signed - just does not exactly say who's hand signed it...

[frik]

I have seen some shit forgeries in my time, but this seller is just taking the piss.... :o :doh:

HAND-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-Black-House-1st-Ed-1st-Impr-HBK-Peter-Straub (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HAND-SIGNED-STEPHEN-KING-Black-House-1st-Ed-1st-Impr-HBK-Peter-Straub-/182084504115?hash=item2a65150a33:g:BukAAOSw5dNWiPr a)

Reported, for all the good it does......

Well it does say Hand - Signed - just does not exactly say who's hand signed it...

Well, it actually does....

HAND SIGNED (NOT facsimile or preprinted) on the title page by STEPHEN KING.

sk

[cit74]

That's what happens when you don't bother to go back to the actual listing :)

[amd013]

Ok, not sure if this is the best thread for this or not.

Recently I won a lettered edition of FDNS off of ebay. The listing title said it was remarqued by Chadbourne. While this was not terribly important to me, I did increase my max bid by about $100 to compensate for it (and maybe other bidders did as well). When I got it I forgot that is was supposed to be remarqued, so I did not look for the remarque. I then proceed to leave positive feedback. Today I decided to take a picture of it to post in the Chadbourne thread, and noticed there was no remarque.

So I am wondering if I should do anything about it. Can a positive feedback be changed to a neutral? Should I ask for a partial refund?

Here is the listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-Signed-Lettered-First-DD-Remarque-Chadbourne-/201553579109?nma=true&si=KDT%252FaXg7DTnDrq1PCY61ikUJ%252BvI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Thanks,
Mike

[webstar1000]

Ok, not sure if this is the best thread for this or not.

Recently I won a lettered edition of FDNS off of ebay. The listing title said it was remarqued by Chadbourne. While this was not terribly important to me, I did increase my max bid by about $100 to compensate for it (and maybe other bidders did as well). When I got it I forgot that is was supposed to be remarqued, so I did not look for the remarque. I then proceed to leave positive feedback. Today I decided to take a picture of it to post in the Chadbourne thread, and noticed there was no remarque.

So I am wondering if I should do anything about it. Can a positive feedback be changed to a neutral? Should I ask for a partial refund?

Here is the listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-Signed-Lettered-First-DD-Remarque-Chadbourne-/201553579109?nma=true&si=KDT%252FaXg7DTnDrq1PCY61ikUJ%252BvI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Thanks,
Mike

Hey Mike, I would keep it first and foremost. I want to say this as gently as I can... I would be happy there was none it BUT ask for a discount. Love Glenn's work but I would prefer a lettered free and clear of a remarque... just me maybe but I think if you can get some cash back... congrats and be ok with it:) Just my thoughts mate...

[skyofcrack]

The only mention of a remarque is in the title. Nothing about it in the description and no picture of it. I would have asked for a pic of the remarque before paying that much money. Still, you might be able to get a partial refund. Good luck!

[frik]

Ok, not sure if this is the best thread for this or not.

Recently I won a lettered edition of FDNS off of ebay. The listing title said it was remarqued by Chadbourne. While this was not terribly important to me, I did increase my max bid by about $100 to compensate for it (and maybe other bidders did as well). When I got it I forgot that is was supposed to be remarqued, so I did not look for the remarque. I then proceed to leave positive feedback. Today I decided to take a picture of it to post in the Chadbourne thread, and noticed there was no remarque.

So I am wondering if I should do anything about it. Can a positive feedback be changed to a neutral? Should I ask for a partial refund?

Here is the listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-Signed-Lettered-First-DD-Remarque-Chadbourne-/201553579109?nma=true&si=KDT%252FaXg7DTnDrq1PCY61ikUJ%252BvI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Thanks,
Mike

I don't think feedback can be changed, Mike
But I would definitely ask for a partial refund.

Love the book though, with or without a remarque.

sk

[Aronstg]

Ok, not sure if this is the best thread for this or not.

Recently I won a lettered edition of FDNS off of ebay. The listing title said it was remarqued by Chadbourne. While this was not terribly important to me, I did increase my max bid by about $100 to compensate for it (and maybe other bidders did as well). When I got it I forgot that is was supposed to be remarqued, so I did not look for the remarque. I then proceed to leave positive feedback. Today I decided to take a picture of it to post in the Chadbourne thread, and noticed there was no remarque.

So I am wondering if I should do anything about it. Can a positive feedback be changed to a neutral? Should I ask for a partial refund?

Here is the listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-Signed-Lettered-First-DD-Remarque-Chadbourne-/201553579109?nma=true&si=KDT%252FaXg7DTnDrq1PCY61ikUJ%252BvI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Thanks,
Mike

I don't think feedback can be changed, Mike
But I would definitely ask for a partial refund.

Love the book though, with or without a remarque.

sk

Yes.. I would ask for a refund and if not then you can still return the book and he will have to pay for shipping. If he mentioned a remarque in the title then the book should have a remarque in it.

It could have been an oversight and maybe he will accommodate you well. The feedback change only needs to take place if you have a bad experience. Hopefully that will not be the case.

[Br!an]

A partial refund is in order.

You can't change the feedback. You can add to your comment though. Go to your feedback page and scroll toward the bottom. There is a "Follow up to Feedback left" link. Click that and you can post additional comments.

[amd013]

A partial refund is in order.

You can't change the feedback. You can add to your comment though. Go to your feedback page and scroll toward the bottom. There is a "Follow up to Feedback left" link. Click that and you can post additional comments.

Thanks everyone for your comments. I think I will just go this route. I am not sure what my final bid was, but it would have been $100-150 less without the remarque comment in the title. I think that in the end, I got it around the reserve price, because I think the reserve was not met before my bid, and I only won by $25.

I am still happy with the book, so returning it was never a thought.

[Brian861]

Sometimes I seriously think folks need a license to buy/sell on eBay. I have a few BINs with Best Offers listed and the questions/comments I get. Wow! I do believe Idiocracy will come to pass.

[bdwyer19]

Is this signature legit?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/1520234A-6D77-449E-96C3-CBA3ADD9182F_zpsep36nkl7.png

[frik]

Is this signature legit?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/1520234A-6D77-449E-96C3-CBA3ADD9182F_zpsep36nkl7.png

I would think so, yes, it is!

sk

[jonp]

I like it too, Brian.

[The Library Policeman]

Yes looks good, Brian.

[bdwyer19]

Thanks guys!

[Stockerlone]

Something from Germany....
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Autogramm-Stephen-King-Buch-Wind-signiert-/00/s/ODc4WDEzNTQ=/z/JFYAAOSw9k5XQHKJ/$_57.JPG

[frik]

Something from Germany....
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Autogramm-Stephen-King-Buch-Wind-signiert-/00/s/ODc4WDEzNTQ=/z/JFYAAOSw9k5XQHKJ/$_57.JPG

Definitely fake, Frank.
(Don't know if you wanted our opinion or not...)

sk

[Brian861]

How's this for the eBay BS game. A member there recently won 7 auctions from me. They wanted priority mail because they don't trust media. But when quoted with the price, they stated they weren't going to pay that. Ok, so I re-invoice with three options. Priority, UPS ground, and media. I still hear nothing back. A day or so goes by and I contact the buyer yet again about what they're wanting to do. Well now the wife (theirs) is going in for surgery so they can't pay until a week after that and want me to move on with 2nd chance offers. Ok, don't quite understand why payment has to wait an additional week til after surgery but ok, moving on. I say that's fine but whatever 2nd chance offers don't sell, they'll be responsible for. Fine, both parties again. So the week goes by and I only sale 3 of the books via 2nd chance offers. I contact them yet again. Now they can't pay because they'll be down to one income for three months. I totally understand hard times but tell them maybe they shouldn't have been bidding on eBay knowing a loss of income was on the horizon. I advise them I'm going to open a case just to get my fees back then I'll close it and we can all move on. No harm, no foul, no feedback. Apparently you have to wait three days for that to happen. Well low and behold, they file a case on me for not receiving books they never paid for and left me negative feedback to boot!! The odd thing is that I can't respond to the feedback because it says none has been left. It clearly shows up in my rating however. I hate that eBay allows negative feedback to be used so loosely, freely, and as a tool for retaliation. Anyway, I guess I'll go through the motions with eBay although I doubt the feedback will get remove. I feel now I have no choice but to leave negative feedback for them if nothing more than to explain my side of it.

[firemonkey66]

How's this for the eBay BS game. A member there recently won 7 auctions from me. They wanted priority mail because they don't trust media. But when quoted with the price, they stated they weren't going to pay that. Ok, so I re-invoice with three options. Priority, UPS ground, and media. I still hear nothing back. A day or so goes by and I contact the buyer yet again about what they're wanting to do. Well now the wife (theirs) is going in for surgery so they can't pay until a week after that and want me to move on with 2nd chance offers. Ok, don't quite understand why payment has to wait an additional week til after surgery but ok, moving on. I say that's fine but whatever 2nd chance offers don't sell, they'll be responsible for. Fine, both parties again. So the week goes by and I only sale 3 of the books via 2nd chance offers. I contact them yet again. Now they can't pay because they'll be down to one income for three months. I totally understand hard times but tell them maybe they shouldn't have been bidding on eBay knowing a loss of income was on the horizon. I advise them I'm going to open a case just to get my fees back then I'll close it and we can all move on. No harm, no foul, no feedback. Apparently you have to wait three days for that to happen. Well low and behold, they file a case on me for not receiving books they never paid for and left me negative feedback to boot!! The odd thing is that I can't respond to the feedback because it says none has been left. It clearly shows up in my rating however. I hate that eBay allows negative feedback to be used so loosely, freely, and as a tool for retaliation. Anyway, I guess I'll go through the motions with eBay although I doubt the feedback will get remove. I feel now I have no choice but to leave negative feedback for them if nothing more than to explain my side of it.

I'm pretty sure you should be able to get the feedback removed if the buyer never actually completed the transaction by paying for the books. This person sounds like a huge douche. What's their ebay user ID? I would like to put them on my block list.

[Brian861]

I'll PM ya with it once things get resolved. More like 'if' they get resolved. Surely eBay can see they never paid I'd think. My first time dealing with a non-payment.

[firemonkey66]

I'll PM ya with it once things get resolved. More like 'if' they get resolved. Surely eBay can see they never paid I'd think. My first time dealing with a non-payment.

They can definitely see that the buyer never paid. Maybe that's why you can't respond to the feedback? Because technically it shouldn't be there? Just a guess.

[Brian861]

I'll PM ya with it once things get resolved. More like 'if' they get resolved. Surely eBay can see they never paid I'd think. My first time dealing with a non-payment.

They can definitely see that the buyer never paid. Maybe that's why you can't respond to the feedback? Because technically it shouldn't be there? Just a guess.

Good of a guess as any. It didn't seem to hurt my actual rating (it didn't go down a number) but still sucks it's visible. I'm damn stubborn so I'm in for the long haul.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I'll PM ya with it once things get resolved. More like 'if' they get resolved. Surely eBay can see they never paid I'd think. My first time dealing with a non-payment.

They can definitely see that the buyer never paid. Maybe that's why you can't respond to the feedback? Because technically it shouldn't be there? Just a guess.

I have had personal experience of dealing with eBay support and can guarantee that they will remove the malicious feedback you have received, since you have already opened a non payment dispute against the buyer and can easily prove that they did not complete the transaction.

I would urge you publically name the buyer and post details of this case over on the "buyers to avoid" thread, so that other forum members can be forewarned about this complete tool!

[Brian861]

I'll PM ya with it once things get resolved. More like 'if' they get resolved. Surely eBay can see they never paid I'd think. My first time dealing with a non-payment.

They can definitely see that the buyer never paid. Maybe that's why you can't respond to the feedback? Because technically it shouldn't be there? Just a guess.

I have had personal experience of dealing with eBay support and can guarantee that they will remove the malicious feedback you have received, since you have already opened a non payment dispute against the buyer and can easily prove that they did not complete the transaction.

I would urge you publically name the buyer and post details of this case over on the "buyers to avoid" thread, so that other forum members can be forewarned about this complete tool!

Ok, Tim, will do. Thanks for you input on your personal experience. Appreciate it. I'll be posting it over there Firemonkey in the near future so you can see the username per your request. Just another prime reason why I'd prefer to deal with my fellow forum members. Unfortunately, at times, situations dictate the use of eBay.

[Brian861]

I'm pretty sure you should be able to get the feedback removed if the buyer never actually completed the transaction by paying for the books. This person sounds like a huge douche. What's their ebay user ID? I would like to put them on my block list.

Here ya go, FireM :): Post #274 (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?15575-quot-Buyers-quot-To-Avoid/page11&highlight=buyers+avoid)

[firemonkey66]

I'm pretty sure you should be able to get the feedback removed if the buyer never actually completed the transaction by paying for the books. This person sounds like a huge douche. What's their ebay user ID? I would like to put them on my block list.

Here ya go, FireM :): Post #274 (http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?15575-quot-Buyers-quot-To-Avoid/page11&highlight=buyers+avoid)

Cheers! I'm happy to have him on my block list. Hopefully eBay quickly reverses his feedback for you.

[Brian861]

Cheers! I'm happy to have him on my block list. Hopefully eBay quickly reverses his feedback for you.

Thanks! I hope so as well! I might call them (eBay) on Thursday when I actually have a day off per a suggestion from another member.

[Randall Flagg]

Doesn't state it's a true 1st, but I don't recall the book coming in shrinkwrap, and I'm certain a true 1st did not have a UPC/bar code on the back:
1980s Stephen King CHRISTINE Viking HC still in publishers shrinkwarp. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980s-Stephen-King-CHRISTINE-Viking-HC-still-in-publishers-shrinkwarp-/262453998092?hash=item3d1b7a320c:g:rAoAAOSwa81XRgM D)

[bdwyer19]

I'm thinking this is no good, but could I get some more opinions?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/2DF105B5-C89F-468F-992C-64DDF34B1541_zpsumvtdbch.png

[frik]

Don't think so either, Brian.

sk

[Tommy]

I don't like it...

[Br!an]

thumbsdownsmall

[carlosdetweiller]

I'll keep things going unanimously and agree that it is no good.

[bdwyer19]

Thanks everyone. Oh well!

[frik]

I just came across two posts on Facebook: two very proud collectors having paid a small fortune for their beloved collector's items. :cry:
I didn't have the heart to rain on their parade....

sk

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/tU37hz.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/VjJa35.jpg

[herbertwest]

Seen those as well...

[Br!an]

:panic:

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I just came across two posts on Facebook: two very proud collectors having paid a small fortune for their beloved collector's items. :cry:
I didn't have the heart to rain on their parade....

sk

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/tU37hz.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/VjJa35.jpg

You should of told them, so that they can take action against the seller before it's too late.

If it had been me that had bought this shit, I would want to know.

[carlosdetweiller]

I really can't comment on any signature except King's. But I suspect that every signature on those scripts is a forgery. Is that what the group thinks too? Isn't that the case with most "signed" scripts?

[Br!an]

I really can't comment on any signature except King's. But I suspect that every signature on those scripts is a forgery. Is that what the group thinks too? Isn't that the case with most "signed" scripts?

Most of the signed scripts are forgeries IMHO. Actually most scripts are photocopies of the actual working scripts. That isn't hard to do since most working scripts are facsimiles anyway.

[frik]

I just came across two posts on Facebook: two very proud collectors having paid a small fortune for their beloved collector's items. :cry:
I didn't have the heart to rain on their parade....

sk

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/tU37hz.jpg

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/922/VjJa35.jpg

You should of told them, so that they can take action against the seller before it's too late.

If it had been me that had bought this shit, I would want to know.

From what i could tell, both proud owners had this in their possession for years.
One of the paid $1,200.00 for what he got - think it was the Misery script.
Now if this would have been a recent buy, I would have spilled the beans.
Not 10+ years after the fact - that would have been cruel...

sk

[Br!an]

One of them paid $1,200.00 for what he got - think it was the Misery script.

Ouch!

[Dano]

Ugh. It's heartbreaking to read the comments on that thread. There is a hot place in hell for folks who peddle forgeries.

Dan

[Brian861]

How's this for the eBay BS game. A member there recently won 7 auctions from me. They wanted priority mail because they don't trust media. But when quoted with the price, they stated they weren't going to pay that. Ok, so I re-invoice with three options. Priority, UPS ground, and media. I still hear nothing back. A day or so goes by and I contact the buyer yet again about what they're wanting to do. Well now the wife (theirs) is going in for surgery so they can't pay until a week after that and want me to move on with 2nd chance offers. Ok, don't quite understand why payment has to wait an additional week til after surgery but ok, moving on. I say that's fine but whatever 2nd chance offers don't sell, they'll be responsible for. Fine, both parties again. So the week goes by and I only sale 3 of the books via 2nd chance offers. I contact them yet again. Now they can't pay because they'll be down to one income for three months. I totally understand hard times but tell them maybe they shouldn't have been bidding on eBay knowing a loss of income was on the horizon. I advise them I'm going to open a case just to get my fees back then I'll close it and we can all move on. No harm, no foul, no feedback. Apparently you have to wait three days for that to happen. Well low and behold, they file a case on me for not receiving books they never paid for and left me negative feedback to boot!! The odd thing is that I can't respond to the feedback because it says none has been left. It clearly shows up in my rating however. I hate that eBay allows negative feedback to be used so loosely, freely, and as a tool for retaliation. Anyway, I guess I'll go through the motions with eBay although I doubt the feedback will get remove. I feel now I have no choice but to leave negative feedback for them if nothing more than to explain my side of it.

Case follow up:
Finally found the time to contact eBay today via phone. I must say that I'm super impressed with their customer service, they had all the information pulled up about my situation, and ready to go before I was asked to explain the issue. The negative feedback will be removed within the hour, fees will be refunded for the sales, and he'll be blocked from leaving anymore negative feedback regarding the transactions and bidding on any future auctions of mine. Thanks again guys for all the support and advise on how to handle the situation. As always, you guys :rock:!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

How's this for the eBay BS game. A member there recently won 7 auctions from me. They wanted priority mail because they don't trust media. But when quoted with the price, they stated they weren't going to pay that. Ok, so I re-invoice with three options. Priority, UPS ground, and media. I still hear nothing back. A day or so goes by and I contact the buyer yet again about what they're wanting to do. Well now the wife (theirs) is going in for surgery so they can't pay until a week after that and want me to move on with 2nd chance offers. Ok, don't quite understand why payment has to wait an additional week til after surgery but ok, moving on. I say that's fine but whatever 2nd chance offers don't sell, they'll be responsible for. Fine, both parties again. So the week goes by and I only sale 3 of the books via 2nd chance offers. I contact them yet again. Now they can't pay because they'll be down to one income for three months. I totally understand hard times but tell them maybe they shouldn't have been bidding on eBay knowing a loss of income was on the horizon. I advise them I'm going to open a case just to get my fees back then I'll close it and we can all move on. No harm, no foul, no feedback. Apparently you have to wait three days for that to happen. Well low and behold, they file a case on me for not receiving books they never paid for and left me negative feedback to boot!! The odd thing is that I can't respond to the feedback because it says none has been left. It clearly shows up in my rating however. I hate that eBay allows negative feedback to be used so loosely, freely, and as a tool for retaliation. Anyway, I guess I'll go through the motions with eBay although I doubt the feedback will get remove. I feel now I have no choice but to leave negative feedback for them if nothing more than to explain my side of it.

Case follow up:
Finally found the time to contact eBay today via phone. I must say that I'm super impressed with their customer service, they had all the information pulled up about my situation, and ready to go before I was asked to explain the issue. The negative feedback will be removed within the hour, fees will be refunded for the sales, and he'll be blocked from leaving anymore negative feedback regarding the transactions and bidding on any future auctions of mine. Thanks again guys for all the support and advise on how to handle the situation. As always, you guys :rock:!!

Awesome result, Brian!!! :rock: :thumbsup: :clap:

Knowing what happens in cases like this, eBay will not only recover the cost of refunding your fees directly from the "buyer", but they will also slap his ass with a various sanctions and buying restrictions for violating eBay's User Agreement Policy.

In a nutshell.... He's fucked! :Ball Kick:

How do you like those apples? LOL! :cool:

[Brian861]

:lol: I like them apples just fine, brother!

[dnemec]

RF posted in the Intriguing Sales thread, and I'm intrigued...Thoughts?

ROSE MADDER (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rose-Madder-by-Stephen-King-Signed-new-condition-copy-/282051276230?hash=item41ab90edc6:g:EfQAAOSw2x1XJ8l o&rmvSB=true)

[carlosdetweiller]

RF posted in the Intriguing Sales thread, and I'm intrigued...Thoughts?

ROSE MADDER (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rose-Madder-by-Stephen-King-Signed-new-condition-copy-/282051276230?hash=item41ab90edc6:g:EfQAAOSw2x1XJ8l o&rmvSB=true)

I think it is OK.

[Randall Flagg]

Seller brennan2984...rings a (bad) bell.
This could be legit. If deemed so, I'll move it. Actually, if legit, I suggest quickly doing the $500 BIN:
Stephen King IT Hand Signed autograph Doodle Beautiful 1st First HC Fine Rare (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-IT-Hand-Signed-autograph-Doodle-Beautiful-1st-First-HC-Fine-Rare-/142009451109?hash=item21106c4265:g:-L0AAOSw6btXTIQ2)

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SsIAAOSwGjpXTIUv/s-l1600.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Fake! Yep, heeeeeeeeeeeeee's baaaaaaaaaaack!

[idlewarnings]

No good

[bdwyer19]

Brennan is definitely not to be trusted

[carlosdetweiller]

Quoting from his listing "I believe this to be an authentic signature, but I'm not an expert and this is how I bought it years ago." What a douchebag!

Oh and the auction has ended. I hope no one here bought it outside of eBay.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/777/insomnia4.jpg

Thanks guys

[Br!an]

Looks good to me.

[frik]

Think so too.

sk

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Good deal, i thought so too. Just wanted some backup. Thanks guys :thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Feels odd:
SKELETON CREW (1985) by Stephen King - Hardcover 1st/1st - HAND SIGNED by author (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKELETON-CREW-1985-by-Stephen-King-Hardcover-1st-1st-HAND-SIGNED-by-author-/182157022473?hash=item2a69679509:g:kJQAAOSwrb5XPhX v)

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Feels odd:
SKELETON CREW (1985) by Stephen King - Hardcover 1st/1st - HAND SIGNED by author (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKELETON-CREW-1985-by-Stephen-King-Hardcover-1st-1st-HAND-SIGNED-by-author-/182157022473?hash=item2a69679509:g:kJQAAOSwrb5XPhX v)

There is serious pen lift and hesitation around the 'p' 'n' 'k' and 'g'. It's a definite forgery. thumbsdownsmall

[carlosdetweiller]

Agree. Forgery.

[tippy4]

I believe that THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-EVERYTHINGS-EVENTUAL-2002-FIRST-EDITION-HC-/222141887094?hash=item33b8b03276:g:s0UAAOSwMNxXU2k J) and THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSOMNIA-by-Stephen-King-1994-Hardcover-1st-1st-Signed-copy-with-jacket-/222141870229?hash=item33b8aff095:g:WSsAAOSwnFZXU2A h) are from the same person.

The ebay IDs are quite similar, and the location for both is Irving, Texas.

Quite the criminal mastermind.

[zelig]

Look at the BIN price on this Talisman paperback. Those are facsimile signatures.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272267585829

[jsmcmullen92]

Look at the BIN price on this Talisman paperback. Those are facsimile signatures.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272267585829

Shit if someone buys it I may try and sell my copy :P

[carlosdetweiller]

Look at the BIN price on this Talisman paperback. Those are facsimile signatures.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272267585829

If I had a nickel for every time I have seen that paperback edition misrepresented as a signed copy........etc., etc.

[Br!an]

Look at the BIN price on this Talisman paperback. Those are facsimile signatures.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272267585829

Shit if someone buys it I may try and sell my copy :P

I would hope that nobody is so foolish as to buy it, especially at that price.

[Br!an]

Look at the BIN price on this Talisman paperback. Those are facsimile signatures.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272267585829

If I had a nickel for every time I have seen that paperback edition misrepresented as a signed copy........etc., etc.

It seems like any King book with a facsimile signature is bound to be listed on eBay eventually as "Signed by Stephen King." They even do that with the stamped facsimile signatures on the front boards.

I'd like to know the ratio of ignorance to willful fraud in the listings.

[Randall Flagg]

Moron seller tossed up a bunch of King items promising to add more info later.

Stephen King, 'Salem's Lot' SIGNED first edition 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Salems-Lot-SIGNED-first-edition-1st-1st-/262484005449?hash=item3d1d441249:g:RNgAAOSwOVpXYG1 H)

[wolfehr]

Moron seller tossed up a bunch of King items promising to add more info later.

Stephen King, 'Salem's Lot' SIGNED first edition 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Salems-Lot-SIGNED-first-edition-1st-1st-/262484005449?hash=item3d1d441249:g:RNgAAOSwOVpXYG1 H)

hahaha. my favorite part is that it looks like the picture is of a monitor; you can see the scan lines if you zoom in.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Moron seller tossed up a bunch of King items promising to add more info later.

Stephen King, 'Salem's Lot' SIGNED first edition 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Salems-Lot-SIGNED-first-edition-1st-1st-/262484005449?hash=item3d1d441249:g:RNgAAOSwOVpXYG1 H)

The seller states: "On offer a SIGNED and inscribed true first edition AND first printing of 'Salem's Lot' by Stephen King.

Details to follow soon so bear with me".

He wants £1,500 (approx $2115) for it and I smell utter bullshit! :orely: :nope: thumbsdownsmall

According to Abe Books, a TRUE signed 1/1 of Salem's Lot is worth over $20,000....

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/books/jerusalems-salems-lot/collecting-rare-stephen-king.shtml (http://www.abebooks.co.uk/books/jerusalems-salems-lot/collecting-rare-stephen-king.shtml)

[peripheral]

Moron seller tossed up a bunch of King items promising to add more info later.

Stephen King, 'Salem's Lot' SIGNED first edition 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Salems-Lot-SIGNED-first-edition-1st-1st-/262484005449?hash=item3d1d441249:g:RNgAAOSwOVpXYG1 H)

hahaha. my favorite part is that it looks like the picture is of a monitor; you can see the scan lines if you zoom in.

Yes! In the seller's Gunslinger (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stephen-King-Gunslinger-true-first-edition-/262483998709?hash=item3d1d43f7f5:g:oYkAAOSwc1FXYGv d), you even get the mouse pointer!

[Randall Flagg]

Hopefully they aren't frauds, they're just a waste of time for Collector's.

[Br!an]

He has some legitimate items. Perhaps he really is coming back with more info.

[Brian861]

Perhaps but why list it before he is completely ready :confused: That's what I don't get.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Okay, so we have our next contestant on Let's Play eBay BS, and this guy is a world class twat.... :onfire:

Give a huge round of applause for.... :clap:

Myron Ross, owner of the notorious Heroes & Legends "autograph" authentication service and peddler of forged shit.

He has excellent credentials in the world of collecting autographs.... LOL! :rolleyes:


A testimonial from the owner of the autographlive.com website:

"www.heroesandlegends.net: Owned by Myron Ross, who we kicked out as an advertiser in Autograph magazine and was later expelled from the UACC Registered Dealer program for selling forgeries."

http://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/beatlessigned-abbey-road (http://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blogs/beatlessigned-abbey-road)


And some critique at his attempt at selling a 'signed' Jimi Hendrix album:

"He has his own COA for this one. I saw him at a record show in Los Angeles in the early 90's trying to sell a signed Hendrix album that was released AFTER Jimi had died! Talk about a smoking gun!"

http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/fake-hendrix-lp-myron-ross-heroes-and-legends-strikes-again (http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/fake-hendrix-lp-myron-ross-heroes-and-legends-strikes-again)



Anyway, on eBay he is trading by the username handl68 and also operates his own store within eBay: ros-myro.

He is currently serving up this pile of warm crap.... :emot-butt:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Hand-Signed-Book-CHRISTINE (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Hand-Signed-Book-CHRISTINE-/162105416485?hash=item25be3c5b25:g:gDwAAOSwNsdXTiO 5)

Not only is the King signature utterly shit, the book also comes with a "specimen" Heroes & Legends COA.... :doh:

[bdwyer19]

Opinions on this signature please?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/876FD04E-10B4-44D8-B0DC-1A48AD278B15_zpserrv7dss.png

[webstar1000]

Opinions on this signature please?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/876FD04E-10B4-44D8-B0DC-1A48AD278B15_zpserrv7dss.png
Not a chance brother:(
No good!

[The Library Policeman]

I'm not so sure. Might be OK actually...

[webstar1000]

Something about the Stephen I do not like.... Be interested to hear others opinions too!

[surly]

i try to take where it came from under consideration, but with no background and a quick glance id say it looks okay.

[Br!an]

There are a couple of things wrong with it, but I think it's probably good.

[bdwyer19]

There are a couple of things wrong with it, but I think it's probably good.

What do you think is wrong with it?

[divemaster]

I think it's good.

[carlosdetweiller]

I think it is good, too. I'd like to see it in person or at least a slightly better photo. I'd probably buy it if the seller offered an iron clad return policy.

[bdwyer19]

Thanks for all the input!

[Br!an]

There are a couple of things wrong with it, but I think it's probably good.

What do you think is wrong with it?

I PMd you.

[Jimimck]

I saw that on Facebook too. Looked good to me.

[peripheral]

My own 5 cents - I'm falling on the side of fake.

[webstar1000]

My own 5 cents - I'm falling on the side of fake.

I cannot help it... me to!!!! It was my first gut reaction.... and it was immediate as you can see from my post. Tough one....

[ke7285]

Ebay question here, Is there a way to tell how much someone else's high bid is at? Reason I ask is I recently won a couple auction's that I put in weird amount for the bid and they were ran up to the amount I put in, example put a bid in at $111.11 and I win at $111.11 so the last bid would have been $111.00 I have had two in the past month or so like this.

[Jon]

Note to self: Start biding $111.12!

[Br!an]

Ebay question here, Is there a way to tell how much someone else's high bid is at? Reason I ask is I recently won a couple auction's that I put in weird amount for the bid and they were ran up to the amount I put in, example put a bid in at $111.11 and I win at $111.11 so the last bid would have been $111.00 I have had two in the past month or so like this.

On the item page there will be the winning bid. Next to that are the bids, eg., [12 bids]. Click that and it will show the bids.

Once you get above $100 there is a $2.50 bid increment. So you won with $111.11. The next lowest amount bid could be $108.61 - $111.10

*
eBay - Current price - Bid increment


$0.01 - $0.99 $0.05


$1.00 - $4.99 $0.25


$5.00 - $24.99 $0.50


$25.00 - $99.99 $1.00


$100.00 - $249.99 $2.50


$250.00 - $499.99 $5.00


$500.00 - $999.99 $10.00


$1000.00 - $2499.99 $25.00


$2500.00 - $4999.99 $50.00


$5000.00 and up $100.00

[ke7285]

Nice Jon, thank's Brian it was just weird how the two auction's I won came out.
http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac228/n8qvx/f4b84d0c-5e77-4b8d-8999-0150ac823b73_zps3eku3s4p.jpg (http://s902.photobucket.com/user/n8qvx/media/f4b84d0c-5e77-4b8d-8999-0150ac823b73_zps3eku3s4p.jpg.html)
other auction was pretty much the same different seller

[T-Dogz_AK47]

More worthless forged crap from notorious eBay seller, georgiaantiques. :emot-flame:

IT-by-Stephen-King-Hand-Signed-NOT-a-bookplate-Beautiful-1st-1st-HC-DJ (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IT-by-Stephen-King-Hand-Signed-NOT-a-bookplate-Beautiful-1st-1st-HC-DJ-/231984071463?hash=item3603540327:g:o9cAAOSw-4BXZkoE)

[RC65]

More worthless forged crap from notorious eBay seller, georgiaantiques. :emot-flame:

It's really too bad that sellers like georgiaantiques are allowed to persist in selling fakes, even when the host -- eBay -- is notified (repeatedly, I assume). I get that it's not in eBay's financial well-being (or, for that matter, feasible) to look too closely at what is being offered by their sellers, but when put on notice time and time again and they turn a blind eye...very unfortunate. This particular seller's actions are a bit more personal to me than the myriad of other sellers whose bad listings we point out, as he almost got me with a signed Cormac McCarthy (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN) a while back. It looked pretty good, but there was just...something...that was off about it, so even though it was attractively priced, I let it go. Just days later this thread pointed me to a few bad signed Kings, and the name of the seller looked familiar...you guessed it: georgiaantiques. Still pisses me off; almost fell for it.

[tippy4]

i try to take where it came from under consideration, but with no background and a quick glance id say it looks okay.


I think it's good.


I think it is good, too. I'd like to see it in person or at least a slightly better photo. I'd probably buy it if the seller offered an iron clad return policy.

Agreed.

[bdwyer19]

7 bids on this already. Ugh.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272280648645

[webstar1000]

7 bids on this already. Ugh.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272280648645

I reported it.... others should too!

[herbertwest]

Ugly fake from France
>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/322161833795

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/3YUAAOSwzJ5XaXdK/$_12.JPG?set_id=2

[Randall Flagg]

Just feels odd:
Needful Things by Stephen King signed (1991, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Needful-Things-by-Stephen-King-signed-1991-Hardcover-/122023676833?hash=item1c692d8ba1:g:JWQAAOSwnNBXatm S)

[jonp]

Just feels odd:
Needful Things by Stephen King signed (1991, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Needful-Things-by-Stephen-King-signed-1991-Hardcover-/122023676833?hash=item1c692d8ba1:g:JWQAAOSwnNBXatm S)

I don't like that one either. I wouldn't buy it.

[carlosdetweiller]

Just feels odd:
Needful Things by Stephen King signed (1991, Hardcover) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Needful-Things-by-Stephen-King-signed-1991-Hardcover-/122023676833?hash=item1c692d8ba1:g:JWQAAOSwnNBXatm S)

I don't like that one either. I wouldn't buy it.

I agree. Definite forgery.

[Randall Flagg]

I cry bullshit!

I have all three of the hardbacks signed. I could simply swap DJ's and try a BIN for 3 signed @$1,999

STEPHEN KING MR MERCEDES FINDERS KEEPERS END OF WATCH 1st EDITION 1 SIGNED NEW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-MR-MERCEDES-FINDERS-KEEPERS-END-OF-WATCH-1st-EDITION-1-SIGNED-NEW-/351770724625?hash=item51e72b4911:g:D0kAAOSwhOVXcsk 1)

[Roseannebarr]

I cry bullshit!

I have all three of the hardbacks signed. I could simply swap DJ's and try a BIN for 3 signed @$1,999

STEPHEN KING MR MERCEDES FINDERS KEEPERS END OF WATCH 1st EDITION 1 SIGNED NEW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-MR-MERCEDES-FINDERS-KEEPERS-END-OF-WATCH-1st-EDITION-1-SIGNED-NEW-/351770724625?hash=item51e72b4911:g:D0kAAOSwhOVXcsk 1)


In the description he states that they are NOT the set edition, but original 1st editions, 1st printings. He is admitting to doing just what you said. I think Finders Keepers is the only one he claims to be signed.

[Randall Flagg]

The Trade and the set edition hardbacks are identical. The only difference is the DJ's. Defend him all you want, but it's not misleading to you and I , but to a newbie it could be.

[darkseer]

I cry bullshit!

I have all three of the hardbacks signed. I could simply swap DJ's and try a BIN for 3 signed @$1,999

STEPHEN KING MR MERCEDES FINDERS KEEPERS END OF WATCH 1st EDITION 1 SIGNED NEW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-MR-MERCEDES-FINDERS-KEEPERS-END-OF-WATCH-1st-EDITION-1-SIGNED-NEW-/351770724625?hash=item51e72b4911:g:D0kAAOSwhOVXcsk 1)

After reading the listing I can see how someone could miss understand what's on offer. It could be very misleading if you don't know what your doing :orely:

[Roseannebarr]

The Trade and the set edition hardbacks are identical. The only difference is the DJ's. Defend him all you want, but it's not misleading to you and I , but to a newbie it could be.

Not defending him at all. ANYONE could misunderstand by the picture!

[Br!an]

I cry bullshit!

I have all three of the hardbacks signed. I could simply swap DJ's and try a BIN for 3 signed @$1,999

STEPHEN KING MR MERCEDES FINDERS KEEPERS END OF WATCH 1st EDITION 1 SIGNED NEW (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-MR-MERCEDES-FINDERS-KEEPERS-END-OF-WATCH-1st-EDITION-1-SIGNED-NEW-/351770724625?hash=item51e72b4911:g:D0kAAOSwhOVXcsk 1)


In the description he states that they are NOT the set edition, but original 1st editions, 1st printings. He is admitting to doing just what you said. I think Finders Keepers is the only one he claims to be signed.

The seller explains exactly what he is selling in the description. I suppose it could be confusing to some.

[needfulthings]

:wtf:As long as ALL the books in the new boxed set ARE ALL 1st editions in the future it will be imposable for anyone to tell what year the books were signed (unless they are dated) & regardless they ARE signed 1st editions. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF COLLECTING.:pullhair:
Now if the publisher had put new covers on or endpapers in that would be another story. 1st EDITION 2nd STATE.
Me being a 1st edition only collector... does anyone know if Mr. Mercedes or Finders Keepers went into 2nd editions? If so then if you want to call BULLSHIT! call it on the publisher IF THEY USED 1st EDITION COPY RIGHT PLATES ON THESE "LATER?" EDITIONS.

[Randall Flagg]

:wtf:As long as ALL the books in the new boxed set ARE ALL 1st editions in the future it will be imposable for anyone to tell what year the books were signed (unless they are dated) & regardless they ARE signed 1st editions. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF COLLECTING.:pullhair:
Now if the publisher had put new covers on or endpapers in that would be another story.
Yes. Most any signed book could be put into the trilogy with the Hodges DJ and claimed to be actually FROM the trilogy.
Any flat signed book dated (and there are likely few) prior to 6/28/2016 would be highly suspect.

Essentially it's a mix and match world.
Now every collector needs two signed books of MM, FK, and EOW so that can mate the new Trilogy DJ's to an older signed book.

[Phalucha]

Good for Simon and Schuster basically recycling books that did not sell back into the market as collectibles. Someone earned their bonus.

[needfulthings]

WRONG! I think you will find like all the other multi-book boxed sets (The Green Mile, The Talisman & Dark Tower sets) it only requires 1 signature.

[Randall Flagg]

It's a great debate, but essentially (I'm sure I will be corrected), the publisher created 3 new DJ's that when aligned give the image. They wrapped the new DJ's around existing inventory of trade hardback 1st editions, then put the three books in a cool slipcase.

I love what they did (brilliant use of books that would have been remaindered) with a compelling package.

It will be difficult if not impossible (thus it really doesn't matter) to discern if King signed one of the "new" (old) 1st editions or if the book was simply swapped with the DJ.

Sounds like our Grand Prize winner may have one of the few signed/ inscribed verified "Trilogy" books .

[needfulthings]

:evil:
Better get it dated.
also I believe it was stated he will ONLY be signing 1 of the books from the box set.
Again verifying my 1 signature multi- book theory.

[Randall Flagg]

:evil:
Better get it dated.
also I believe it was stated he will ONLY be signing 1 of the books from the box set.
You are right and wrong.

King (per his discretion) will inscribe at least one of the books. He might sign all three (doubtful).
Time will tell. That's why I love these things.
Years later someone may question one of the dated inscriptions, but I KNOW FOR A FACT, that I received the Hodges Trilogy today and shipped it to King's office with the requested inscription.
I didn't even break the shrink-wrap, just attached a note to the side with sentinel's request.

The info sent alongside clarified that what book, what inscription, etc. is entirely up to Mr. King.
I'd suggest Matt call King on behalf of sentinel. Then all three books will be inscribed, and maybe a proof thrown in (That's up to Matt).

[Br!an]

The info sent alongside clarified that what book, what inscription, etc. is entirely up to Mr. King.
I'd suggest Matt call King on behalf of sentinel. Then all three books will be inscribed, and maybe a proof thrown in (That's up to Matt).

Now that's funny!

[Br!an]

By signing all three, Sai King could support an independent bookstore owner, i.e., sentinel.

[Brian861]

:evil:
Better get it dated.
also I believe it was stated he will ONLY be signing 1 of the books from the box set.
You are right and wrong.

King (per his discretion) will inscribe at least one of the books. He might sign all three (doubtful).
Time will tell. That's why I love these things.
Years later someone may question one of the dated inscriptions, but I KNOW FOR A FACT, that I received the Hodges Trilogy today and shipped it to King's office with the requested inscription.
I didn't even break the shrink-wrap, just attached a note to the side with sentinel's request.

The info sent alongside clarified that what book, what inscription, etc. is entirely up to Mr. King.
I'd suggest Matt call King on behalf of sentinel. Then all three books will be inscribed, and maybe a proof thrown in (That's up to Matt).

So basically the boxed set are BCE editions since the DJ isn't priced? :evil: Not that I'd turn it down if offered or won, but the ideal situation for me would be to have them all signed with their original DJs and slipcased from CD individually.

Maybe some small publisher will get on the stick and do a S/L of the series and the world can be at peace again. Better hurry though; King isn't getting any younger.

[Randall Flagg]

Seller has numerous bogus books:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/mott72us/m.html?item=291811602917&hash=item43f153b1e5%3Ag%3Aca8AAOSwgY9XfCYh&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[Br!an]

Seller has numerous bogus books:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/mott72us/m.html?item=291811602917&hash=item43f153b1e5%3Ag%3Aca8AAOSwgY9XfCYh&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

The guy is a scumbag.


***FRAUD ALERT***EVERY STEPHEN KING ITEM IS A FORGERY***FRAUD ALERT***
Doctor Sleep Signed by: Stephen King 1st Edition, 1st Print 2014 (#301822720297)

[mosheprigan]

This one is also a BIG SHIT, and it was sold! Fooooooolish buyers.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mr-Mercedes-Signed-by-Stephen-King-2014-Hardcover-/291811601353?nma=true&si=icPJwAbfGP4JeVfdGC2k3B4dNWs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[Br!an]

Sold for $11. The knucklehead might have received more for the book if he hadn't scribbled in it.

[Brian861]

Wow! That's really awful.

[jreitan47]

I got excited because I thought I found an excellent copy of The Bachman Books 1st/1st, however it appears that someone wrote in the "1" in the number line. Unless my eyes are deceiving me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-BACHMAN-BOOKS-by-Stephen-King-First-Edition-1st-Printing-Hardcover-Excellent/182191493762?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35389%26meid%3D28a7f0a890b944f99a7380982b0c 5b96%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D262 514391685

[Theli]

Uh, yeah. Hahaha. Scammers are getting more creative by the day.

[Rob]

I am soooo glad you caught that!! I was seriously considering bidding on the book. You are absolutely right. I compared it to another 1/1 and it definitely looks written in.
Thank you Jonathan!

[Randall Flagg]

It looks like a smudge to me. I'd ask the seller to clarify. Even though the seller does not accept returns, if he/she attests that it isn't written in, and upon receipt you determine it is a fraud, you likely would be entitled to a refund.

Looks like too much trouble for anything more than $99.

[jreitan47]

Yeah, even if it is just a smudge, I think I'll wait...SOMEDAY I'll find a BB 1st in my price range!

[Rob]

I contacted the seller and they said they couldn't be sure what it was, which is why they were selling it from their collection.
I don't think I'll touch it.

[Randall Flagg]

I contacted the seller and they said they couldn't be sure what it was, which is why they were selling it from their collection.
I don't think I'll touch it.
That answer means caveat emptor.

[Brian861]

I got excited because I thought I found an excellent copy of The Bachman Books 1st/1st, however it appears that someone wrote in the "1" in the number line. Unless my eyes are deceiving me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-BACHMAN-BOOKS-by-Stephen-King-First-Edition-1st-Printing-Hardcover-Excellent/182191493762?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35389%26meid%3D28a7f0a890b944f99a7380982b0c 5b96%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D262 514391685

Almost looks like it was typed in somehow. Very strange. There's better copies to be had with the DJ in that condition IMO even if it didn't have the '1' issue.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I contacted the seller and they said they couldn't be sure what it was, which is why they were selling it from their collection.
I don't think I'll touch it.
That answer means caveat emptor.

Exactly right, Buyer Beware.

The seller told me he's selling it "because I too am uncomfortable with how it looks in my collection".

If we are questioning it as a group now, it will also be questioned in the future if it ever comes up for sale again. Legit or not, it's not worth the headache. JMO

Mulleins

[stroppygoblin]

I got excited because I thought I found an excellent copy of The Bachman Books 1st/1st, however it appears that someone wrote in the "1" in the number line. Unless my eyes are deceiving me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-BACHMAN-BOOKS-by-Stephen-King-First-Edition-1st-Printing-Hardcover-Excellent/182191493762?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D35389%26meid%3D28a7f0a890b944f99a7380982b0c 5b96%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D262 514391685

Definitely written in. Here is a photo of a 2nd edition that confirms that they leave a space where the 1 should be:

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad223/stroppygoblin/D9658C78-00A7-4841-8842-4647793E8F39_zpsqnrbfgpl.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/stroppygoblin/media/D9658C78-00A7-4841-8842-4647793E8F39_zpsqnrbfgpl.jpg.html)

[Jimimck]

Thoughts? I think fake

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/F08564AE-A626-4EE9-9D23-9B3707C4BD9A_zpsaiyrx49c.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/F08564AE-A626-4EE9-9D23-9B3707C4BD9A_zpsaiyrx49c.jpg.html)

[jonp]

Yep, I agree no good.

[carlosdetweiller]

I agree too. No good.

[Randall Flagg]

Nauseating.

[Jimimck]

Thanks team

[Br!an]

Not eBay, but an online auction house. Main Street Mining Company in Ft. Worth, Texas.

It already has one bid @$70

I'm thinking of telling the seller it's fake, but I'm not sure they'll appreciate the gesture.

http://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/mainstreetmining/61/591561/H5694-L98986056.jpg

[webstar1000]

Not eBay, but an online auction house. Main Street Mining Company in Ft. Worth, Texas.

It already has one bid @$70

I'm thinking of telling the seller it's fake, but I'm not sure they'll appreciate the gesture.

http://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/mainstreetmining/61/591561/H5694-L98986056.jpg
I would... see his reaction... it is SO fake... send him a pic of a good one

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Not eBay, but an online auction house. Main Street Mining Company in Ft. Worth, Texas.

It already has one bid @$70

I'm thinking of telling the seller it's fake, but I'm not sure they'll appreciate the gesture.

http://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/mainstreetmining/61/591561/H5694-L98986056.jpg
I would... see his reaction... it is SO fake... send him a pic of a good one


When telling him that it's fake, also point out that the person who forged it cannot spell either.... :rolleyes:

"To my biggist fan" LMAO! :lol:

[Rahfa]

I'll be devil's advocate and say that sig doesn't horrify me.

HOWEVER - I do think I see hesitation at the 'g' loop. I'd never buy it, but I'm not personally ready to declare it a definite fake. Probably? Yes. Definite? Not there.

But - I'm sure I'm totally in the minority as I should be.

[webstar1000]

There is no question in my mind that is a fake signature. Not even a good fake... Surprised anyone would say otherwise.


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[Jimimck]

The inscription looks all wrong for his handwriting too.

[Johnny007]

I don't buy the inscription -- it appears to be added after the fact. But the "Stephen King" is not THAT bad. There is no dot above the I in "King" but I'd want to compare similar inscriptions before I'd be ready to tell this seller that it's fake. I'd also like to know if there is any provenance associated with the book/signature/inscription. Maybe there is a reason for the sloppiness and the inconsistencies in the penmanship. Regarding the spelling of "biggest," I, too, thought that it was misspelled. However, I only see one dot and the position of the dot is not that unusual for many people's penmanship. All in all, we've seen worse...and I would own this ONLY if I had iron-clad proof that this was legitimate.

John

[Roseannebarr]

I don't buy the inscription -- it appears to be added after the fact. But the "Stephen King" is not THAT bad. There is no dot above the I in "King" but I'd want to compare similar inscriptions before I'd be ready to tell this seller that it's fake. I'd also like to know if there is any provenance associated with the book/signature/inscription. Maybe there is a reason for the sloppiness and the inconsistencies in the penmanship. Regarding the spelling of "biggest," I, too, thought that it was misspelled. However, I only see one dot and the position of the dot is not that unusual for many people's penmanship. All in all, we've seen worse...and I would own this ONLY if I had iron-clad proof that this was legitimate.

John

He could of signed it after his accident, in the hospital on meds. i hated the sig at first, but now..........

[Br!an]

There is just too much wrong.

As Bob pointed out, it is King's practice to write "For" rather than "To." Why write "To My biggest fan" in Pet Semetary? "My" is capitalized. "Biggest" is just a mess. The angle(s) are wrong. There aren't enough peaks at the end of Stephen. The i in King isn't dotted. The g shows hesitation. The last name is truncated; something he didn't normally do until 2002 or so.

I suppose someone could have asked for that inscription and then held the book for him to sign "after his accident, in the hospital on meds." That would explain the shaky writing, the bad angle and the odd inscription. It doesn't explain everything though.

[Fsmdr]

Not to mention the direction of the angle is completely wrong.

[carlosdetweiller]

The whole thing just looks terrible to me.

[Rahfa]

The whole thing just looks terrible to me.

Even though I'm not calling this a clear-cut, absolute, no-doubt fake, it's the loop in the G that kills it for me - I don't like any of it, but that's the most fatal flaw. Looks like a careful hesitation.

And Brian/Bob raised some good points about the inscription. Obviously nobody should buy it.

[Johnny007]

I agree with everything that's been said...but I'd still like to know where the seller got this copy.

[Randall Flagg]

I agree with everything that's been said...but I'd still like to know where the seller got this copy.
In Colorado...from Annie Wilkes...

[herbertwest]

Any opinion?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n63fekve4oiqyge/dreamcatcher-signed.jpg?dl=0

>>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/n63fekve4oiqyge/dreamcatcher-signed.jpg?dl=0

[The Library Policeman]

Any opinion?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n63fekve4oiqyge/dreamcatcher-signed.jpg?dl=0

>>> https://www.dropbox.com/s/n63fekve4oiqyge/dreamcatcher-signed.jpg?dl=0



Don't like it.

[jonp]

I agree with Alan with this one.

[Jimimck]

No good for me.

[Br!an]

That's all kinds of wrong. thumbsdownsmall

[herbertwest]

Thanks a lot.
That was also my original thought when seeing it,but wanted confirmation.

For me the writing of the inscription is off and doesnt look like Kings.
King is written too neatly. The loop of the K is way off.
And something that Bob has mentionned in this post ( http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?226-Intriguing-Stephen-King-King-Related-Dark-Tower-Auctions-Sales&p=1009490#post1009490 ) the date do not have a dot.


PS : i also loved the catalog's signatures to present, but would love if somehow we could do a similar thing with signatures with a bit more text every year. For instance dedicated to someone.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+Signatures+1980-Present

[Randall Flagg]

PS : i also loved the catalog's signatures to present, but would love if somehow we could do a similar thing with signatures with a bit more text every year. For instance dedicated to someone.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showwiki.php?title=Stephen+King+Signatures+1980-Present

It's something on my list. I've gathered quite a few, I just haven't created a page.

[herbertwest]

I guess that we would need to get confirmation for all pictures are those would not be coming from limited editions. Any idea of how to deal with it?

[zelig]

This is a quote from the book I'm reading. It's has all been said here before, but this passage sums it up really well. The book is The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett.

Sanders told me that several years ago he and his ABAA colleague Ken Lopez met with representatives from eBay, suggesting strategies to combat fraud, to no avail. "Lopez and I, we wasted nine months in negotiations with eBay," said Sanders. "They never followed a single suggestion. They kept stringing us along, but they never changed a single thing."

Ironically, one of the reasons people are getting cheated, according to Sanders, is the practice of providing certificates of authenticity. "When material comes in," he said, explaining the dealer's traditional process, "you try to establish its provenance, but in many cases it's impossible to do, so the trail ends at some point. You just have to look at the material, the situation if comes from, ask people who consider themselves experts, and have them look at it. You try to put as much of the story together as you can. In the end, because of eBay, now everyone wants a certificate of authenticity, but as I point out to people: Who signed the certificate? As far as I'm concerned, no legit book dealer or autograph trader that I've ever known in my life would ever offer a certificate of authenticity. That's a warning bell right there, the mere offering of one. That's become a popular paradigm on eBay. It's what's allowed predators to be so successful and grow so large."

[Randall Flagg]

This is a quote from the book I'm reading. It's has all been said here before, but this passage sums it up really well. The book is The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett.

Sanders told me that several years ago he and his ABAA colleague Ken Lopez met with representatives from eBay, suggesting strategies to combat fraud, to no avail. "Lopez and I, we wasted nine months in negotiations with eBay," said Sanders. "They never followed a single suggestion. They kept stringing us along, but they never changed a single thing."

Ironically, one of the reasons people are getting cheated, according to Sanders, is the practice of providing certificates of authenticity. "When material comes in," he said, explaining the dealer's traditional process, "you try to establish its provenance, but in many cases it's impossible to do, so the trail ends at some point. You just have to look at the material, the situation if comes from, ask people who consider themselves experts, and have them look at it. You try to put as much of the story together as you can. In the end, because of eBay, now everyone wants a certificate of authenticity, but as I point out to people: Who signed the certificate? As far as I'm concerned, no legit book dealer or autograph trader that I've ever known in my life would ever offer a certificate of authenticity. That's a warning bell right there, the mere offering of one. That's become a popular paradigm on eBay. It's what's allowed predators to be so successful and grow so large."

Having analyzed thousands of his public discussions; I Randall Flagg do hereby certify the previous post as accurate, authentic, and in keeping with known posts by zelig circa 2016.

[carlosdetweiller]

This is a quote from the book I'm reading. It's has all been said here before, but this passage sums it up really well. The book is The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett.

Sanders told me that several years ago he and his ABAA colleague Ken Lopez met with representatives from eBay, suggesting strategies to combat fraud, to no avail. "Lopez and I, we wasted nine months in negotiations with eBay," said Sanders. "They never followed a single suggestion. They kept stringing us along, but they never changed a single thing."

Ironically, one of the reasons people are getting cheated, according to Sanders, is the practice of providing certificates of authenticity. "When material comes in," he said, explaining the dealer's traditional process, "you try to establish its provenance, but in many cases it's impossible to do, so the trail ends at some point. You just have to look at the material, the situation if comes from, ask people who consider themselves experts, and have them look at it. You try to put as much of the story together as you can. In the end, because of eBay, now everyone wants a certificate of authenticity, but as I point out to people: Who signed the certificate? As far as I'm concerned, no legit book dealer or autograph trader that I've ever known in my life would ever offer a certificate of authenticity. That's a warning bell right there, the mere offering of one. That's become a popular paradigm on eBay. It's what's allowed predators to be so successful and grow so large."

Having analyzed thousands of his public discussions; I Randall Flagg do hereby certify the previous post as accurate, authentic, and in keeping with known posts by zelig circa 2016.

And for length and content it is a solid three Oreo post.

[The Library Policeman]

Lmao, Bob.


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

[zelig]

He he. Who needs Comedy Central when we got you guys. And all this talk of Oreo's has made me hungry. I'm off to the supermarket to get some goodies.

[bdwyer19]

He he. Who needs Comedy Central when we got you guys. And all this talk of Oreo's has made me hungry. I'm off to the supermarket to get some goodies.

What kind of Oreos are we talking about? I would think a single Double Stuffed would amount to the same as a regular Oreo. A reduced fat Oreo, would be for a very short and to-the-point post.

[Randall Flagg]

And for length and content it is a solid three Oreo post.
I hope you are refering to zeligs's , loquasious, lengthy, burdemsome, and verbose post Verbosity is the ability, limited in the general population, to utilize words which may be archaic, lengthy, and in the English language are more often than not based in Latin (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Latin). Quite often, the phrases used in such a manner are synonymous with much more succinct forms. In addition to the expansive vocabulary utilized, prose which is deemed 'verbose' will quite often feature parenthetical phrases in unusual frequency, as might be found in scientific journals or university textbooks. Though accepted in academic contexts for its ability to explain, in great detail, concepts which may seem rather complex to the average layperson, the overuse of excessive verbosity will often cause common folk, especially those who might be afflicted with the neurological disorder known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ADD)), to lose interest in the concepts being explained, and thus the knowledge they might gain would be lost to them. Moderation, therefore, is the key to the proper usage of verbosity.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=verbose

My one sentence response was succinct.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/Vector_Oreo.svg/190px-Vector_Oreo.svg.png

[carlosdetweiller]

He he. Who needs Comedy Central when we got you guys. And all this talk of Oreo's has made me hungry. I'm off to the supermarket to get some goodies.

What kind of Oreos are we talking about? I would think a single Double Stuffed would amount to the same as a regular Oreo. A reduced fat Oreo, would be for a very short and to-the-point post.

I have to go with what Oreos I am currently eating as my measuring standard. Today it was my favorite: Double Stuff Golden Oreos.

Webstar1000's post earlier today was lengthy and very interesting. It was a post that you didn't want to read too quickly but to savor the experience of reading it. Hence the solid "4 Oreo" award.

[tippy4]

I know a guy who worked for Nabisco...the Double Stuff cookies do not in fact have twice the filling......the filling has merely been whipped to increase volume.

[carlosdetweiller]

I know a guy who worked for Nabisco...the Double Stuff cookies do not in fact have twice the filling......the filling has merely been whipped to increase volume.

I have no doubt that he is right. I once tried the Triple Stuff but found them too sweet, even for me. And that's saying a lot.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I know a guy who worked for Nabisco...the Double Stuff cookies do not in fact have twice the filling......the filling has merely been whipped to increase volume.

Well i feel lied to..


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[Joe315]

I know a guy who worked for Nabisco...the Double Stuff cookies do not in fact have twice the filling......the filling has merely been whipped to increase volume.

With our litigious society I'm surprised they haven't been sued yet

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I know a guy who worked for Nabisco...the Double Stuff cookies do not in fact have twice the filling......the filling has merely been whipped to increase volume.

With our litigious society I'm surprised they haven't been sued yet

Im considering it


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[bdwyer19]

I never cared for double stuffed. I always thought it was too much filling, but I guessed I never liked my cookies whipped.

[Randall Flagg]

Back on topic.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1469067914-Vector_Oreo%20small.png

[The Library Policeman]

Back on topic.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1469067914-Vector_Oreo%20small.png


http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah15/alangrimason68/C00E22D9-7D03-47E2-8894-C5E505123BDD_zpsvloge9th.jpg (http://s1376.photobucket.com/user/alangrimason68/media/C00E22D9-7D03-47E2-8894-C5E505123BDD_zpsvloge9th.jpg.html)

Sorry :evil:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

A highly suspect forged copy:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-1983-Pet-Sematary-by-Stephen-King-Lot-164-/282112914287?hash=item41af3d736f:g:rEQAAOSwZVlXlny e

[Br!an]

A highly suspect forged copy:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-1983-Pet-Sematary-by-Stephen-King-Lot-164-/282112914287?hash=item41af3d736f:g:rEQAAOSwZVlXlny e

I posted this a week ago and most of us don't like it.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1320-The-eBay-BS-Game-Questionable-items-Stephen-King-signatures-sellers&p=1010962&viewfull=1#post1010962

It's also strange that last week it was at $70 with one pre-auction bid and it's now at $70 with two bids. :orely:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

A highly suspect forged copy:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-1983-Pet-Sematary-by-Stephen-King-Lot-164-/282112914287?hash=item41af3d736f:g:rEQAAOSwZVlXlny e

I posted this a week ago and most of us don't like it.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1320-The-eBay-BS-Game-Questionable-items-Stephen-King-signatures-sellers&p=1010962&viewfull=1#post1010962

It's also strange that last week it was at $70 with one pre-auction bid and it's now at $70 with two bids. :orely:

Well, I used "highly suspect" because it's the new Politically Correct way to say it's fake. I've learned from past experiences (and others here have as well), that we can't just outright say it's a forged or fake without hurting someones feelings or making some people upset (mostly the forger of the forged copy).

So, I've learned to say "highly suspect" or "In my Opinion, the book being offered is highly suspect".

For the newbies here at DT you will need to search through the threads to get a better understanding of the attacks DT took from time to time when we would point out a forged (oop's, sorry) "Highly Suspect" copy.

Mulleins

[Br!an]

The seller has no winning legal recourse for us saying a book is a forgery. If that were the only consideration I wouldn't hesitate to call it what it appears to be.

The seller can cause problems for the site though, so I now also avoid using that term, mostly.

*

As for the two bids now instead of one, If the first bidder increased his bid it would make sense.

[carlosdetweiller]

It is a forgery.

[Br!an]

:wtf:

[Ari_Racing]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Illustrated-Companion-by-Bev-Vincent-Signed-by-Stephen-King-2009-/381718364528?hash=item58e0300170:g:Ue4AAOSwH3NXmyJ R

[Rahfa]

A highly suspect forged copy:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-1983-Pet-Sematary-by-Stephen-King-Lot-164-/282112914287?hash=item41af3d736f:g:rEQAAOSwZVlXlny e

I posted this a week ago and most of us don't like it.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?1320-The-eBay-BS-Game-Questionable-items-Stephen-King-signatures-sellers&p=1010962&viewfull=1#post1010962

It's also strange that last week it was at $70 with one pre-auction bid and it's now at $70 with two bids. :orely:

Well, I used "highly suspect" because it's the new Politically Correct way to say it's fake. I've learned from past experiences (and others here have as well), that we can't just outright say it's a forged or fake without hurting someones feelings or making some people upset (mostly the forger of the forged copy).

So, I've learned to say "highly suspect" or "In my Opinion, the book being offered is highly suspect".

For the newbies here at DT you will need to search through the threads to get a better understanding of the attacks DT took from time to time when we would point out a forged (oop's, sorry) "Highly Suspect" copy.

Mulleins

I tepidly/slightly defended that one a couple weeks back as *maybe, possibly, theoretically* a real signature...

But seeing it again I hate it. F-f-fa...fak....highly suspect.

[Fsmdr]

Oh wow. This has to be the worst one yet......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Firestarter-1980-SIGNED-HC-1st-Edition-/351801145580?hash=item51e8fb78ec:g:nwsAAOSwCfdXok6 B

[Randall Flagg]

Oh wow. This has to be the worst one yet......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Firestarter-1980-SIGNED-HC-1st-Edition-/351801145580?hash=item51e8fb78ec:g:nwsAAOSwCfdXok6 B
I saw it earlier and thought it was so bad that if a person bought it, they deserved it.

[carlosdetweiller]

Oh wow. This has to be the worst one yet......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Firestarter-1980-SIGNED-HC-1st-Edition-/351801145580?hash=item51e8fb78ec:g:nwsAAOSwCfdXok6 B
I saw it earlier and thought it was so bad that if a person bought it, they deserved it.

It looks like they were actually trying when they forged the "Stephen" and then just said screw it when they got to "King."

[frik]

Oh wow. This has to be the worst one yet......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Firestarter-1980-SIGNED-HC-1st-Edition-/351801145580?hash=item51e8fb78ec:g:nwsAAOSwCfdXok6 B
I saw it earlier and thought it was so bad that if a person bought it, they deserved it.

It looks like they were actually trying when they forged the "Stephen" and then just said screw it when they got to "King."

We are a retired couple whom are no experts on rare books.

Of course you are and of course you aren't......:mad:

sk

[carlosdetweiller]

Oh wow. This has to be the worst one yet......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Firestarter-1980-SIGNED-HC-1st-Edition-/351801145580?hash=item51e8fb78ec:g:nwsAAOSwCfdXok6 B
I saw it earlier and thought it was so bad that if a person bought it, they deserved it.

It looks like they were actually trying when they forged the "Stephen" and then just said screw it when they got to "King."

We are a retired couple whom are no experts on rare books.

Of course you are and of course you aren't......:mad:

sk

Also we should chastise them for the improper usage of the word "whom."

[carlosdetweiller]

We are a retired couple whom are no experts on rare books.

Of course you are and of course you aren't......:mad:

sk

Also we should chastise them for the improper usage of the word "whom."

And, the more I think about it, stating that they are retired is superfluous and has nothing to do whatsoever about their lack of expertise on rare books. Unless they stated that they are retired to hopefully convey that they are unable and/or incapable of doing any research; perhaps hoping for some pity from potential bidders who might annoy them with questions about their listing. From their listing I think that I can gather that they are elderly and probably didn't do well or study too hard in school. But that doesn't mean that they can't be crooks too.

[Tommy]

It actually made me laugh when I saw it, wow.

[Randall Flagg]

Not sure about these two. Would appreciate opinions.

Stephen King signed Cell 1st Printing autograph signature (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Cell-1st-Printing-autograph-signature-/371708180787?hash=item568b88b933:g:VvkAAOSwHoFXrTw P)



Stephen King signed Desperation 1st Printing autograph signature (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Desperation-1st-Printing-autograph-signature-/222216878518?hash=item33bd2879b6:g:NTMAAOSwawpXrTu S)

[Cook]

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Not sure about these two. Would appreciate opinions.

Stephen King signed Cell 1st Printing autograph signature (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Cell-1st-Printing-autograph-signature-/371708180787?hash=item568b88b933:g:VvkAAOSwHoFXrTw P)



Stephen King signed Desperation 1st Printing autograph signature (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Desperation-1st-Printing-autograph-signature-/222216878518?hash=item33bd2879b6:g:NTMAAOSwawpXrTu S)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Both are highly suspect forgery copies. He also sold a forged Regulators within the past 30 days.

Stay Away

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

If the signed and dated Desperation is not legit, it sure seems to almost have the right stuff for a 1998 dated signature.

Sig is very bunched and the nines don't look correct. But wow.

[tippy4]

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Not sure about these two. Would appreciate opinions.

Stephen King signed Cell 1st Printing autograph signature (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Cell-1st-Printing-autograph-signature-/371708180787?hash=item568b88b933:g:VvkAAOSwHoFXrTw P)



Stephen King signed Desperation 1st Printing autograph signature (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Desperation-1st-Printing-autograph-signature-/222216878518?hash=item33bd2879b6:g:NTMAAOSwawpXrTu S)

I concur. thumbsdownlarge

[peripheral]

I also don't like it. There's a lot of them out there and it's very close - someone making a small fortune from his hours of practice.

[tippy4]

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Not sure about these two. Would appreciate opinions.

Stephen King signed Cell 1st Printing autograph signature (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Cell-1st-Printing-autograph-signature-/371708180787?hash=item568b88b933:g:VvkAAOSwHoFXrTw P)



Stephen King signed Desperation 1st Printing autograph signature (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Desperation-1st-Printing-autograph-signature-/222216878518?hash=item33bd2879b6:g:NTMAAOSwawpXrTu S)

I concur. thumbsdownlarge

Another from the same seller.

This time UTD (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Under-The-Dome-1st-Printing-autograph-/222218760193?hash=item33bd453001:g:i1kAAOSwMtxXr9z J).

[AKC]

Guy bought it for $340 last week....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Through-the-Keyhole-Stephen-King-SIGNED-LIMITED-EDITION-90-of-200-/131909151624?hash=item1eb665eb88:g:dIsAAOSwHoFXsdj z

Wonder if ever sold the Plant set he scored awhile back?

Blatant, un-apologetic gouging......Hope it sits there forever. For that price, likely will.

[Br!an]

Guy bought it for $340 last week....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Through-the-Keyhole-Stephen-King-SIGNED-LIMITED-EDITION-90-of-200-/131909151624?hash=item1eb665eb88:g:dIsAAOSwHoFXsdj z

Wonder if ever sold the Plant set he scored awhile back?

Blatant, un-apologetic gouging......Hope it sits there forever. For that price, likely will.

The set with the scribbled out names? He lowered the price to $8500 and relisted it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-PLANT-Vols-1-3-Stephen-King-1982-85-ALL-3-VOLUMES-SIGNED-BY-KING-/142067857462?hash=item2113e77836:g:CzoAAOSwbYZXcb0 T

[amd013]

Guy bought it for $340 last week....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Through-the-Keyhole-Stephen-King-SIGNED-LIMITED-EDITION-90-of-200-/131909151624?hash=item1eb665eb88:g:dIsAAOSwHoFXsdj z

Wonder if ever sold the Plant set he scored awhile back?

Blatant, un-apologetic gouging......Hope it sits there forever. For that price, likely will.

The set with the scribbled out names? He lowered the price to $8500 and relisted it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-PLANT-Vols-1-3-Stephen-King-1982-85-ALL-3-VOLUMES-SIGNED-BY-KING-/142067857462?hash=item2113e77836:g:CzoAAOSwbYZXcb0 T

He also has this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHARLIE-THE-CHOO-CHOO-Beryl-Evans-SDCC-Stephen-King-TRIPLE-SIGNED-/142069200427?hash=item2113fbf62b:g:haoAAOSwtnpXoR5 Q

Not sure how he can say the other two signatures are part of the book.

But hey, its on sale for $100 off.

[Beverly Marsh]

Hey all. I'm not sure where else to ask this but could some of you give me some tips on the best way to sell on eBay? NO, I am not selling my books or opening an eBay business. I have a whole mess of vinyl records that are mostly horror soundtracks that I'm thinking of selling. I just don't listen to them enough(most have never been listened to) and would rather put my money elsewhere(books!). I want to sell them as a lot and not individually because there are too many and I don't have the time. I sold some DVD's and stuff a few years ago just to clear them out but I'm no expert by far on the matter. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

[Pasiuk57]

I sell a bunch on there. It's real easy to get started. Especially if you have a paypal account.
Just go to Ebay.com and click on selling.
Real easy!

[Randall Flagg]

Vinyl is heavy. Shipping is expensive and grading is tough.
I'd look for a local shop first.
If not, then look on ebay for what you consider to be the 10 most valuable.
Don't look at for sale prices, look at actual sold prices.

[Rahfa]

I'm not sure this is the best thread to ask this question!

"Hey, I'm going to be a questionable seller, so what tricks can I use to scam people..." Haha

But, seriously, another thing to think about is do you want to sell them as ONE big lot that will probably make you less money, but will let you sell them all at once and be done with it...OR do you sell them as single albums which makes more money, but over a longer time and with the added hassle of multiple shipments.

Neither is better or worse, but something to consider about what your time's worth to you.

[becca69]

Guy bought it for $340 last week....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Through-the-Keyhole-Stephen-King-SIGNED-LIMITED-EDITION-90-of-200-/131909151624?hash=item1eb665eb88:g:dIsAAOSwHoFXsdj z

Wonder if ever sold the Plant set he scored awhile back?

Blatant, un-apologetic gouging......Hope it sits there forever. For that price, likely will.

The set with the scribbled out names? He lowered the price to $8500 and relisted it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-PLANT-Vols-1-3-Stephen-King-1982-85-ALL-3-VOLUMES-SIGNED-BY-KING-/142067857462?hash=item2113e77836:g:CzoAAOSwbYZXcb0 T

He also has this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHARLIE-THE-CHOO-CHOO-Beryl-Evans-SDCC-Stephen-King-TRIPLE-SIGNED-/142069200427?hash=item2113fbf62b:g:haoAAOSwtnpXoR5 Q

Not sure how he can say the other two signatures are part of the book.

But hey, its on sale for $100 off.

Why would they destroy a perfectly good limited edition book?? And was the King sig cut out of a book too?

[Beverly Marsh]

I'm not sure this is the best thread to ask this question!

"Hey, I'm going to be a questionable seller, so what tricks can I use to scam people..." Haha

But, seriously, another thing to think about is do you want to sell them as ONE big lot that will probably make you less money, but will let you sell them all at once and be done with it...OR do you sell them as single albums which makes more money, but over a longer time and with the added hassle of multiple shipments.

Neither is better or worse, but something to consider about what your time's worth to you.
Lol, after going through this thread over the past few months one certainly would learn how to scam!
I took Jerome's advice and checked for local shops and while there were a couple it was either store credit or way underpriced. I decided to list them as a lot because I just don't have the time to list each one individually and while I will undoubtedly get less money that way I am just not a frequent seller and when I'm ready to get rid of something I want it GONE. It's already up to a decent amount with 18 watchers and 5 days left so we'll see how it plays out......
Thanks for chiming in fellas!

[Randall Flagg]

Feels odd. King didn't usually (if at all) do his "G" that way circa 1992.

STEPHEN KING THE DARK HALF - HAND SIGNED FIRST EDITION (Not a Bookplate) 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-DARK-HALF-HAND-SIGNED-FIRST-EDITION-Not-a-Bookplate-1st-1st-/182256499070?hash=item2a6f55797e:g:PvwAAOSwV0RXshO 3)

[Cook]

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Feels odd. King didn't usually (if at all) do his "G" that way circa 1992.

STEPHEN KING THE DARK HALF - HAND SIGNED FIRST EDITION (Not a Bookplate) 1st/1st (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-DARK-HALF-HAND-SIGNED-FIRST-EDITION-Not-a-Bookplate-1st-1st-/182256499070?hash=item2a6f55797e:g:PvwAAOSwV0RXshO 3)

[carlosdetweiller]

I agree. No bueno.

[surly]

What do you think of this one? I don't love it, but i've been wrong before:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/dont%20think%20so_zpsmrp53itu.jpg (http://s846.photobucket.com/user/surly_pics/media/dont%20think%20so_zpsmrp53itu.jpg.html)

[Fsmdr]

What do you think of this one? I don't love it, but i've been wrong before:
[URL=http://s846.photobucket.com/user/surly_pics/media/dont%20think%20so_zpsmrp53itu.jpg.html]

I think that's a fake.

[jsmcmullen92]

To Quote Mr Jackson "No bueno."

[Randall Flagg]

虚假

[becca69]

What do you think of this one? I don't love it, but i've been wrong before:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/dont%20think%20so_zpsmrp53itu.jpg (http://s846.photobucket.com/user/surly_pics/media/dont%20think%20so_zpsmrp53itu.jpg.html)

If it's fake, it's very good.

[Beverly Marsh]

Let me start by apologizing twice here..
First, if these items have already been posted I apologize. A lot of pictures don't show up on my work computer.
Second, also due to my work computer I cannot get on eBay(apparently the government doesn't like auctioning during work hours :) as you can see it doesn't stop me from here!) Anyway, there are two signed Cell's up right now but I can't post the links. If one or two kind souls have a minute could you check and see what you think of the sigs? One has a starting bid of around $50 I believe and the other is a BIN of $599(which I would NOT pay, I would make an offer)This one also has a pic of SK signing but ya never know.....
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks! I missed the one David had so am in search of another.....
Speaking of eBay there is a Frankenstein S/L up for over $800 :( This is one I've been after for quite some time but that's too much for that. Thought about making an offer of under $500 but that practically cuts it in half so pretty sure the answer will be NO. Lol.

[Br!an]

Lori, the tiggermew one is definitely not authentic. All of their sold books are forgeries too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing-/272357578601?hash=item3f69c6d769:g:5w0AAOSwdIFXxLA w)

I don't much like the other one either. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE-/291793416437?hash=item43f03e30f5:g:7dwAAOSwbYZXYa7 k)

[peripheral]

Lori, the tiggermew one is definitely not authentic. All of their sold books are forgeries too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing-/272357578601?hash=item3f69c6d769:g:5w0AAOSwdIFXxLA w)

I don't much like the other one either. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE-/291793416437?hash=item43f03e30f5:g:7dwAAOSwbYZXYa7 k)

I'm with Brian. I have no doubt the first is fake. The second is rushed and messy, but may be authentic - I still wouldn't want it in my collection.

[Beverly Marsh]

Thanks so much guys. That first one looked pretty sketchy and I was uneasy with the second one as well but wanted to get some opinions to be sure. Much appreciated!

[divemaster]

I think the second one is probably legit. But it is rushed and fugly.

[Randall Flagg]

Anyone have successful transactions with this seller?
Singapore seems a strange place to have so many King books.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/honvie/m.html?item=252518051494&hash=item3acb3faea6%3Ag%3AKxoAAOSwMgdXw77d&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[peripheral]

Anyone have successful transactions with this seller?
Singapore seems a strange place to have so many King books.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/honvie/m.html?item=252518051494&hash=item3acb3faea6%3Ag%3AKxoAAOSwMgdXw77d&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

I thought the same thing. I've not purchased from him, but I've messaged him re an item that's now sold. He seems to have appropriate knowledge of his King stuff and his ebay feedback is good.

[webstar1000]

Anyone have successful transactions with this seller?
Singapore seems a strange place to have so many King books.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/honvie/m.html?item=252518051494&hash=item3acb3faea6%3Ag%3AKxoAAOSwMgdXw77d&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

I stayed away... shipping is crazy to Canada even though some of the books are going for GOOD prices.

[amd013]

Lori, the tiggermew one is definitely not authentic. All of their sold books are forgeries too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing-/272357578601?hash=item3f69c6d769:g:5w0AAOSwdIFXxLA w)

I don't much like the other one either. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE-/291793416437?hash=item43f03e30f5:g:7dwAAOSwbYZXYa7 k)

I'm with Brian. I have no doubt the first is fake. The second is rushed and messy, but may be authentic - I still wouldn't want it in my collection.

I am pretty sure the book for sale, and the book Stephen is signing in the picture aren't the same, as he is clearly signing at an angle, whereas the signature in the book for sale is parallel to the title.

[RC65]

Lori, the tiggermew one is definitely not authentic. All of their sold books are forgeries too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-2006-First-Edition-First-Printing-/272357578601?hash=item3f69c6d769:g:5w0AAOSwdIFXxLA w)

I don't much like the other one either. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-Signed-Book-In-Person-With-PROOF-Horror-Author-Legend-RARE-/291793416437?hash=item43f03e30f5:g:7dwAAOSwbYZXYa7 k)

I'm with Brian. I have no doubt the first is fake. The second is rushed and messy, but may be authentic - I still wouldn't want it in my collection.

I am pretty sure the book for sale, and the book Stephen is signing in the picture aren't the same, as he is clearly signing at an angle, whereas the signature in the book for sale is parallel to the title.

Good eye. Even if that is his stock photo, that alone would be enough for me to stay away since it's clear he's representing that particular book as the one signed in the photo. Where there's smoke there's fire, and he's already suspicious out of the gate.

[tippy4]

What do you think of this one? I don't love it, but i've been wrong before:
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/dont%20think%20so_zpsmrp53itu.jpg (http://s846.photobucket.com/user/surly_pics/media/dont%20think%20so_zpsmrp53itu.jpg.html)

If it's fake, it's very good.

I do not love this signature, and would not buy it.