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

[tippy4]

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.

Put me in the same camp....the first from tigermew is fake.

On the second, I will go a step further and say that it not only may be authentic...it is in fact authentic.

[Randall Flagg]

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.

Put me in the same camp....the first from tigermew is fake.

On the second, I will go a step further and say that it not only may be authentic...it is in fact authentic.


IMO, the second book (by sweetspot....) is an unsightly, but legitimate King signature.

[Cook]

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.

Put me in the same camp....the first from tigermew is fake.

On the second, I will go a step further and say that it not only may be authentic...it is in fact authentic.

I would bet money "The Cell" is not a 1st printing,
I also believe the signature it authentic, ugly but real.

[Beverly Marsh]

Rest assured I will NOT be purchasing either of these. I felt kind of silly even asking about that tigermew one because it does seem pretty obviously fake but I like to cover my bases whether it makes me look silly or not ;) Thank you all for your input. Much appreciated!

[tippy4]

I am not loving THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-EVERYTHINGS-EVENTUAL-2002-FIRST-EDITION-HC-/222238768161?hash=item33be767c21:g:s0UAAOSwMNxXU2k J) signed copy of EVERYTHING's EVENTUAL. Something about the lean.

However, THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Stephen-King-Everythings-Eventual-1st-First-Edition-Autographed-/291863602884?hash=item43f46d26c4:g:dLwAAOSwBPNXS18-) copy is the real deal, and the seller is a stand up guy. :wink:

[carlosdetweiller]

I am not loving THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-EVERYTHINGS-EVENTUAL-2002-FIRST-EDITION-HC-/222238768161?hash=item33be767c21:g:s0UAAOSwMNxXU2k J) signed copy of EVERYTHING's EVENTUAL. Something about the lean.

However, THIS (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Stephen-King-Everythings-Eventual-1st-First-Edition-Autographed-/291863602884?hash=item43f46d26c4:g:dLwAAOSwBPNXS18-) copy is the real deal, and the seller is a stand up guy. :wink:

I agree on all of the above.

[firemonkey66]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/291864090848
Any thoughts on the above sig? I'm inclined to say it's real, and the price is good for it, but the seller references the other signed King book that he has listed (link below), which looks like total shit. Makes me wonder about the one I think is real.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/291862528356

[Randall Flagg]

Four bids, $30. Just plain ugly.
Stephen King Mr. MERCEDES Signed Book HB/DJ 1ST EDITION (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-MERCEDES-Signed-Book-HB-DJ-1ST-EDITION-/172329005715?hash=item281f9bf293:g:O3YAAOSwi0RXywd K)

[Jimimck]

Hi team. Is this real? Looks ok to me, but I'd just like to confirm. Thanks.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/5872B13A-5F75-4596-BCE1-00360CDC0D6C_zpsbp6khmrf.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/5872B13A-5F75-4596-BCE1-00360CDC0D6C_zpsbp6khmrf.jpg.html)

[Cook]

Hi team. Is this real? Looks ok to me, but I'd just like to confirm. Thanks.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/5872B13A-5F75-4596-BCE1-00360CDC0D6C_zpsbp6khmrf.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/5872B13A-5F75-4596-BCE1-00360CDC0D6C_zpsbp6khmrf.jpg.html)

Yes it's real, is it a bookclub?

[Jimimck]

Yeah it looks like book club. Or those later printed copies that were larger than the original. Unfortunately someone posted it online as their pride and joy "first edition". At least the sig is real but it's not a first edition..

[Br!an]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/291864090848
Any thoughts on the above sig? I'm inclined to say it's real, and the price is good for it, but the seller references the other signed King book that he has listed (link below), which looks like total shit. Makes me wonder about the one I think is real.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/291862528356

I'd stay away.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Another bad seller who seems to stay under the radar:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blaze-Stephen-King-Signed-2007-1st-Edition-HC-DJ-/122115119449?hash=item1c6ea0d959:g:k-UAAOSwgmJXy0Ps

[bdwyer19]

Another bad seller who seems to stay under the radar:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blaze-Stephen-King-Signed-2007-1st-Edition-HC-DJ-/122115119449?hash=item1c6ea0d959:g:k-UAAOSwgmJXy0Ps

Yeah, he's definitely to be stayed away from.

[stroppygoblin]

He's clever though, nowhere does it actually state it is signed BY Stephen King. Just that it is a signed Stephen King book. Subtle difference but important.

Oh and That Carrie is definitely a BCE. I have one just like it in a pile somewhere. Some poor fool has gone to the trouble of taking it to a signing thinking it was a first.

[Randall Flagg]

All of the 1st edition identifiers are missing:
The Stand By Stephen King 1st Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-By-Stephen-King-1st-Edition-/252528389767?hash=item3acbdd6e87:g:cfQAAOSwdIFXzvk E)

[Br!an]

All of the 1st edition identifiers are missing:
The Stand By Stephen King 1st Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-By-Stephen-King-1st-Edition-/252528389767?hash=item3acbdd6e87:g:cfQAAOSwdIFXzvk E)

I offered him $5. :wtf:

I hope he doesn't accept.

[darkseer]

All of the 1st edition identifiers are missing:
The Stand By Stephen King 1st Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-By-Stephen-King-1st-Edition-/252528389767?hash=item3acbdd6e87:g:cfQAAOSwdIFXzvk E)

It looks like he added book club edition :rolleyes3:

[Randall Flagg]

All of the 1st edition identifiers are missing:
The Stand By Stephen King 1st Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-By-Stephen-King-1st-Edition-/252528389767?hash=item3acbdd6e87:g:cfQAAOSwdIFXzvk E)

It looks like he added book club edition :rolleyes3:
Yes.
I didn't bust his balls, just simply inquired as to the DJ price (if any), and the gutter code. He responded promptly that it was a BC edition.
Looks like the description was modified.

[darkseer]

All of the 1st edition identifiers are missing:
The Stand By Stephen King 1st Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-By-Stephen-King-1st-Edition-/252528389767?hash=item3acbdd6e87:g:cfQAAOSwdIFXzvk E)

I offered him $5. :wtf:

I hope he doesn't accept.

Did you win, I offered $2.50 he declined :tongue:

[Br!an]

All of the 1st edition identifiers are missing:
The Stand By Stephen King 1st Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Stand-By-Stephen-King-1st-Edition-/252528389767?hash=item3acbdd6e87:g:cfQAAOSwdIFXzvk E)

I offered him $5. :wtf:

I hope he doesn't accept.

Did you win, I offered $2.50 he declined :tongue:

wandsattheready has turned down your offer of US $5.00. Make another offer before the item ends.


Perhaps I should offer less. :orely:

[Roseannebarr]

This thread depresses me. Especially all the bad signatures. It is like a train wreck, I try to stay away, but I always come back for more. :frown1:

[Randall Flagg]

2nd printing. Buyer beware:
Wolves of the Calla - Stephen King First Edition - Signed by Artist - Wrightson (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wolves-of-the-Calla-Stephen-King-First-Edition-Signed-by-Artist-Wrightson-/222243996403?hash=item33bec642f3:g:MYIAAOSw-kdX0dct)

[Stockerlone]

What do you think.... ?
Seller told me he bought it in London...
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-SIGNIERTE-ERSTAUSGABE-The-Dark-Half-/00/s/MTM1NFg4NjA=/z/PVQAAOSwxg5X0tLl/$_57.JPG

[jonp]

I don't like it. The signature is huge.

[carlosdetweiller]

He may have actually bought it in London but that doesn't mean the sig is good. I don't like it.

[peripheral]

No good, Frank...

[Br!an]

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[tippy4]

He may have actually bought it in London but that doesn't mean the sig is good. I don't like it.

Nor do I....but not enough to say it is a fake.

I would not want it in my collection.

Sharpie signatures are always tough.

[Cook]

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What do you think.... ?
Seller told me he bought it in London...
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Stephen-King-SIGNIERTE-ERSTAUSGABE-The-Dark-Half-/00/s/MTM1NFg4NjA=/z/PVQAAOSwxg5X0tLl/$_57.JPG

[Rahfa]

Nope.

[Randall Flagg]

I think it could be a legit felt pen sig, but I wouldn't buy it.

[picontin]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Christine-special-limited-first-edition-1000-autographed-signed-COA-/302063767556?hash=item4654675004:g:5G4AAOSwGtRXzut I

That can't be true.....:nope:

[darkseer]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Christine-special-limited-first-edition-1000-autographed-signed-COA-/302063767556?hash=item4654675004:g:5G4AAOSwGtRXzut I

That can't be true.....:nope:

The seller is either a liar or confused, plus I'm no expert but that sig looks awful :orely:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Forged....yep, not even a good one.

I've seen others who list Firestarter and Christine as the limited edition because of the blurb on the copyright page.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

I reported the auction. Hopefully another few members will take the time to report it also.

[darkseer]

I reported the auction. Hopefully another few members will take the time to report it also.

He changed his listing so it doesn't say limited edition, also where's this COA he keeps talking about. :rolleyes:

[Br!an]

I reported the auction. Hopefully another few members will take the time to report it also.

He changed his listing so it doesn't say limited edition, also where's this COA he keeps talking about. :rolleyes:

I reported it too. I stated that it is not numbered or limited. I also stated that it is a forgery.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I reported the auction. Hopefully another few members will take the time to report it also.

He changed his listing so it doesn't say limited edition, also where's this COA he keeps talking about. :rolleyes:

I reported it too. I stated that it is not numbered or limited. I also stated that it is a forgery.

eBay will see in his listing that he claims to have a COA, and will do nothing.

After all, eBay don't want to shut down auctions when they are set to gain 20% of the proceeds, especially when a COA (fake or not) allows them to feign ignorance on the sale of such an obvious forgery.

Profit profit profit.

It's not just the sellers that should be prosecuted for selling forgeries; eBay should also be held accountable for knowingly allowing dodgy listings to continue, especially when they have been reported as being fake by numerous people - And they know this, which is why there is no paper trail when reporting fake goods on eBay. They can just deny ever receiving such reports should they ever be investigated....

For what it's worth, I reported this listing too but it still remains up on eBay. That's at least 4 members here who live in different areas of the world all reporting that the signature is forged. If this listing ends up being sold, eBay should be charged with being an accessory to commit fraud.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I'm probably the only one that thinks this way...but....here it goes:

I don't blame EBay at all. Yep, no blame. eBay is simply a vehicle that allows us to buy or sell an item. It is my sole responsibility to do the research as needed to make sure I'm not wasting my money. I believe it would be impossible for eBay to hire enough people to cover all signatures to know if something is forged or not. When we report a forged copy, how would eBay know the reporting source is a known good source to believe to remove the item? I think eBay should be sending a message to the seller letting them know people aren't comfortable with the signature. If the seller decides to continue to sell, it's up to buyer beware.

I know, I'm alone on this one.

A recent auction made an appearance on this subject just a while ago. Check it out:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FORGED-Signature-/291871361742?hash=item43f4e38ace:g:L3cAAOSw9IpX1Xu x

Mulleins

[tippy4]

I'm probably the only one that thinks this way...but....here it goes:

I don't blame EBay at all. Yep, no blame. eBay is simply a vehicle that allows us to buy or sell an item. It is my sole responsibility to do the research as needed to make sure I'm not wasting my money. I believe it would be impossible for eBay to hire enough people to cover all signatures to know if something is forged or not. When we report a forged copy, how would eBay know the reporting source is a known good source to believe to remove the item? I think eBay should be sending a message to the seller letting them know people aren't comfortable with the signature. If the seller decides to continue to sell, it's up to buyer beware.

I know, I'm alone on this one.

A recent auction made an appearance on this subject just a while ago. Check it out:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FORGED-Signature-/291871361742?hash=item43f4e38ace:g:L3cAAOSw9IpX1Xu x

Mulleins

You are not alone in this on this.

[frik]

I'm probably the only one that thinks this way...but....here it goes:

I don't blame EBay at all. Yep, no blame. eBay is simply a vehicle that allows us to buy or sell an item. It is my sole responsibility to do the research as needed to make sure I'm not wasting my money. I believe it would be impossible for eBay to hire enough people to cover all signatures to know if something is forged or not. When we report a forged copy, how would eBay know the reporting source is a known good source to believe to remove the item? I think eBay should be sending a message to the seller letting them know people aren't comfortable with the signature. If the seller decides to continue to sell, it's up to buyer beware.

I know, I'm alone on this one.

Mulleins

No, you're not!

sk

[Pasiuk57]

Caveat Emptor is in effect on Ebay...I feel also.
For EBay, I think they are all about profit also.
It IS great everyone here helps everyone else out.

[RC65]

I've been on eBay for a long, long time, but am still not aware: How does one report an auction to eBay authorities (who, I agree, are not going to be particularly reactive, so Caveat Emptor, but still, I am curious)?

[Randall Flagg]

I've been on eBay for a long, long time, but am still not aware: How does one report an auction to eBay authorities (who, I agree, are not going to be particularly reactive, so Caveat Emptor, but still, I am curious)?
On the right side of the screen, about half way down the page, click on the Report Item link.

From the three drop down lists choose:

Copyright and Trademark
Counterfeit Item or authenticity disclaimer
Counterfeit, fake, or replica items

Click continue, and then provide a brief description-Obvious fake SK signature...etc.

[RC65]

I've been on eBay for a long, long time, but am still not aware: How does one report an auction to eBay authorities (who, I agree, are not going to be particularly reactive, so Caveat Emptor, but still, I am curious)?
On the right side of the screen, about half way down the page, click on the Report Item link.

From the three drop down lists choose:

Copyright and Trademark
Counterfeit Item or authenticity disclaimer
Counterfeit, fake, or replica items

Click continue, and then provide a brief description-Obvious fake SK signature...etc.

Ah. Yes, I see it -- thank you.

[Cwalker]

I reported the auction. Hopefully another few members will take the time to report it also.

He changed his listing so it doesn't say limited edition, also where's this COA he keeps talking about. :rolleyes:

I reported it too. I stated that it is not numbered or limited. I also stated that it is a forgery.

I asked the following questions and got the following response. They did include a pic but i cant post it from my ipad...

Who is the COA through? Can you please post a pic of the actual form?
Are you the original owner or did you buy this from someone else? Did you get the COA done or did it come with it when you bought it?

Thanks!

Hello and thanks for you inquiry. Here is a picture of the COA from Encore Autographs.
I purchased the book with the COA at an autograph convention.

After a few moments research I sent back this..


I was afraid of that. I'm sorry to say that Encore Autographs has a very poor reputation when it come to signatures.
http://live.autographmagazine.com/forum/topics/encore-autographs
I am by no means an expert on Stephen King sigs, but I have seen enough to not feel comfortable bidding on this item.
Thanks for your time and good luck with your auction.

Maybe it is enought to convince them to pull the auction. Maybe?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

This post should probably be put in random thoughts, but at the same time it feeds into a discussion a few threads up.

Because of an "educational auction" I've posted on eBay. It's easy to find....type in Stephen King Forged. I was invited by eBay to discuss some ideas to make it a safer place. Thoughts on the following recommendation I made to eBay:

Comment from eBay- "First, your auction made us laugh. We've had people report and complain about your auction. After looking into accounts of the people reporting, they seem to be the sellers reported the most under the counterfeit catagory. You are very correct in saying we honestly don't know if a signature is real, forged, facsimile, etc. you are also correct in saying, if we don't know, how can we pull it? With that said, any recommendations to make eBay a safer place?"

Ralph- "As mentioned in my auction, eBay is simply a vehicle used to sell/buy items. I do have one suggestion that may help......If an auction is reported, eBay should post a link showing the comment being made about the item. You don't have to show a members eBay ID or anything associated with their account, just put out there what the concern is. You aren't taking sides or pulling the auction, but allowing a potential buyer to see additional information to help them make a good decision before buying. If the buyer still wants the forged copy, so be it, everyone tried."

I have some hilarious comments from people on eBay about the Stephen King Forged auction. Maybe one day I will post some of them here.

Mulleins

[carlosdetweiller]

One potential drawback to eBay posting a link to "concerns" that are posted is the potential for abuse. If someone has a personal vendetta against a particular seller or business he could essentially flag all of their listings with fraud "concerns" which would, obviously, hurt their sales.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

One potential drawback to eBay posting a link to "concerns" that are posted is the potential for abuse. If someone has a personal vendetta against a particular seller or business he could essentially flag all of their listings with fraud "concerns" which would, obviously, hurt their sales.

Actually that came up in the discussion. A member of the management team said they already see a form of that through the reporting system and messages between disgruntled sellers. The messages aren't made public not unless the seller clicks on allow everyone to see message.

She called it turf wars on eBay....haha

[Rahfa]

I also don't blame Ebay for these problems.

The problem I would have is that you're then letting somebody at Ebay - hardly an expert - make decisions about signatures, or anything else like that.

Do you want to be a customer who informs yourself and can have faith in your own decisions....

OR

Do you want a company without any real knowledge to make those decisions for you? Or rather, decide what auctions are available and which aren't?

Personally, I'd let the buyer be the one to decide. Paypal allows for refunds, etc., so you can always get your money back within a window - so there IS recourse.

[sgc1999]

this is the kind of thing that makes me think of one of my favorite lines from Tommy Boy, " If you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed i will, I got spare time..."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-CUT-SIGNATURE-PSA-DNA-83917948-AUTHOR-/222257182229?hash=item33bf8f7615:g:rS0AAOSwNRdX4o8 F

[tippy4]

this is the kind of thing that makes me think of one of my favorite lines from Tommy Boy, " If you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed i will, I got spare time..."
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-SIGNED-CUT-SIGNATURE-PSA-DNA-83917948-AUTHOR-/222257182229?hash=item33bf8f7615:g:rS0AAOSwNRdX4o8 F

I actually believe there is a good chance that signature is legit.

Now this Dreamcatcher (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Dreamcatcher-/172350424516?hash=item2820e2c5c4:g:uOQAAOSw8w1X4zb r) and this Tommyknockers (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Tommyknockers-/172350423646?hash=item2820e2c25e:g:IxYAAOSwOyJX4za m) are dumps in a box.

[Randall Flagg]

This one actually irritates me.
The seller has a lengthy "babble-speak" (Corporate word, not even in a dictionary) going on and on. Purporteldy traded an 1851 Navy Colt Drawing.
Doesn't matter.
I wouldn't want it.


Note on provenance. I am an acquaintance of Michaerl Wheelan (Illustrator for all of King's Dark Tower series) and he was kind enough, in exchange for a drawing of an 1851 Navy Colt (pictured above), to have Mr. King sign my Grant Editions of the aforementioned books, along with a number of bookplates and other volumes. Please note also that the original return letter etc from Mr King is NOT included in the auction. As written below in the Provenance section, it relates to other items I received from Mr King and is a personal correspondence between myself and the author and contains his home address. It is also a well known fact nowadays among all serious King collectors that he will no longer sign back copies of any of his work, even at signing/promotional events. As a result such older genuine signed volumes are now at a premium..http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Stephen-King-CELL-1st-Edition-1st-Printing-/291887066449?hash=item43f5d32d51:g:m0UAAOSwLnBX5xn p

[Room 217 Caretaker]

It's a terrible signature. I love how he spells Michael Whelan in his auction.......ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!

Mulleins

[peripheral]

Love how he goes on and on with all the bullshitty tangential details (sleight of hand) to help persuade you of his legitimacy... ("the letter from Mr King is NOT included.") hahaa. Start by spelling your acquaintances names correctly, strunza...

[Ivo]

Looking at all the pictures around the stories made me hungry and crave some wagon wheels pasta.

[Br!an]

It's a terrible signature. I love how he spells Michael Whelan in his auction.......ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!

Mulleins

I find it amusing that he corrected the spelling of Michael and left the spelling, "Wheelan."

It is also passing strange that "Wheelan" didn't sign the books himself.

[Br!an]

It is also a well known fact nowadays among all serious King collectors that he will no longer sign back copies of any of his work, even at signing/promotional events. As a result such older genuine signed volumes are now at a premium.

I must not be a serious collector.

I do agree that "older genuine signed volumes are now at a premium." Too bad he isn't selling any.

[Randall Flagg]

I'm not fond of this:
Stephen King Art Collage Hand Signed 8x10 Photo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Art-Collage-Hand-Signed-8x10-Photo-/162222902857?hash=item25c53d0e49:g:pwEAAOSwLnBX7cW 9)

[Brice]

I'm not fond of this:
Stephen King Art Collage Hand Signed 8x10 Photo (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Art-Collage-Hand-Signed-8x10-Photo-/162222902857?hash=item25c53d0e49:g:pwEAAOSwLnBX7cW 9)

I could be wrong, but I can't imagine King would sign across someone's artwork.

[Br!an]

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[Randall Flagg]

Less than thrilled with this sig:
SIGNED NEAR FINE 1ST/1ST EDITION~ CELL ~ STEPHEN KING (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-NEAR-FINE-1ST-1ST-EDITION-CELL-STEPHEN-KING-/252567458631?hash=item3ace319347:g:bwgAAOSw8gVX8cH g)

[tippy4]

Less than thrilled with this sig:
SIGNED NEAR FINE 1ST/1ST EDITION~ CELL ~ STEPHEN KING (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-NEAR-FINE-1ST-1ST-EDITION-CELL-STEPHEN-KING-/252567458631?hash=item3ace319347:g:bwgAAOSw8gVX8cH g)

It is no bueno.

[tippy4]

More crap from Greyfell:

Signed Cell (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Stephen-King-CELL-1st-Edition-1st-Printing-/291901734573?hash=item43f6b2fead:g:m0UAAOSwLnBX5xn p)

[Randall Flagg]

Seller has posted a bunch of questionable signed books recently.
Stephen King signed MR MERCEDES (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-MR-MERCEDES-/172368500367?hash=item2821f6968f:g:lOoAAOSwYIxX-Vi0)

[Randall Flagg]

Ruined a perfectly good book.

Stephen King Skeleton Crew 1985, First/1st Signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Skeleton-Crew-1985-First-1st-Signed-/291905050776?hash=item43f6e59898:g:2-UAAOSwNRdX-lvA)

[Randall Flagg]

Sig looks possible. I don't recall (even in The Plant) King writing "Merry Christmas".
Bag of Bones by Stephen King (1998, Hardcover) signed copy w/special inscription (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bag-of-Bones-by-Stephen-King-1998-Hardcover-signed-copy-w-special-inscription-/172369226488?hash=item282201aaf8:g:d3sAAOSwG-1WyL4A)

Edit: The "M" looks pretty good.

Second edit:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1476034509-King%20xmas%20sigs.jpg

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Ruined a perfectly good book.

Stephen King Skeleton Crew 1985, First/1st Signed (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Skeleton-Crew-1985-First-1st-Signed-/291905050776?hash=item43f6e59898:g:2-UAAOSwNRdX-lvA)

A blatant forgery! thumbsdownsmall

[cit74]

Seller has posted a bunch of questionable signed books recently.
Stephen King signed MR MERCEDES (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-MR-MERCEDES-/172368500367?hash=item2821f6968f:g:lOoAAOSwYIxX-Vi0)

They deleted their previous description which said recently bought from a signed lot sale - therefore I cannot tell the authenticity of the signatures. But I think he can - since he poorly forged them all

[Randall Flagg]

Thoughts on the BOB?

[hyraxia]

Hi all,

It's been a long time. I'm sorry to have been absent. It's always a joy being here. Anyway, I'm just writing a note as a client of ours mentioned that someone on here had been questioning our reputation. I'm just here to address any concerns, because there's nothing more important to us than our reputation.

Anything you think we have that's not right. Tell me, I'll take it off right away. I know the experts here and I value their opinions. I've been appraising King signatures for years, but of course, many opinions is better than just one. I'm here to protect our reputation and if that means disposing of a few hundred quid of books that I clearly think are authentic, then so be it. Of course, every signed King we get through the door we examine. We dismiss probably nine out of every ten signature we get offered, it's such a minefield now that it's barely even worth it. Let me know your thoughts.

Other than that...how are you all?

[dnemec]

Hi all,

It's been a long time. I'm sorry to have been absent. It's always a joy being here. Anyway, I'm just writing a note as a client of ours mentioned that someone on here had been questioning our reputation. I'm just here to address any concerns, because there's nothing more important to us than our reputation.

Anything you think we have that's not right. Tell me, I'll take it off right away. I know the experts here and I value their opinions. I've been appraising King signatures for years, but of course, many opinions is better than just one. I'm here to protect our reputation and if that means disposing of a few hundred quid of books that I clearly think are authentic, then so be it. Of course, every signed King we get through the door we examine. We dismiss probably nine out of every ten signature we get offered, it's such a minefield now that it's barely even worth it. Let me know your thoughts.

Other than that...how are you all?

I don't recall someone questioning your reputation, but I do recall other members here touting your quality service when I was looking for a particular Joe Hill book. And my experience with you was quite good!

[peripheral]

Hi all,

It's been a long time. I'm sorry to have been absent. It's always a joy being here. Anyway, I'm just writing a note as a client of ours mentioned that someone on here had been questioning our reputation. I'm just here to address any concerns, because there's nothing more important to us than our reputation.

Anything you think we have that's not right. Tell me, I'll take it off right away. I know the experts here and I value their opinions. I've been appraising King signatures for years, but of course, many opinions is better than just one. I'm here to protect our reputation and if that means disposing of a few hundred quid of books that I clearly think are authentic, then so be it. Of course, every signed King we get through the door we examine. We dismiss probably nine out of every ten signature we get offered, it's such a minefield now that it's barely even worth it. Let me know your thoughts.

Other than that...how are you all?

I don't recall someone questioning your reputation, but I do recall other members here touting your quality service when I was looking for a particular Joe Hill book. And my experience with you was quite good!

Yes, some months ago there was a discussion on this thread around a suspect signed book for sale at Hyraxia. This was the book at the centre of that discussion.

Stephen King - IT - Signed - Viking (http://books.hyraxia.com/2099-stephen-king-it-viking-us-1986-signed-first-edition)

[Randall Flagg]

The "F" in "For" is unlike any I've seen on King inscriptions beginning with "For". King doesn't create an almost nazi symbol bringing the left side of the cross of the "F" directly up. He rarely tops the "F" with a straight horizontal line equal in length (on each side) atop the vertical part of the "F". I've never seen the "...or" part of "For" look like oz. (as in ounces).
Looking at the year "87", I've looked through numerous inscriptions from King in the 1980's, and the "8" never has the long stroke extending above the top when finishing the "8".

Those are just a few things that IMO make the inscription highly questionable.

I could cite more things, but I'd like other members who are highly regarded collector's (I consider myself to be a competent, but not great expert on King signatures) chime in.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I missed the initial discussion about the book but after looking at Hyraxia's inventory, I figured that was the book referenced. I personally do not like the inscription at all. Just looks off. Just a novice opinion

[carlosdetweiller]

Yep. The inscribed IT is a stinker.

[idlewarnings]

Thoughts on the BOB?

The BOB is good.

The signed IT from Hyraxia is not good.

[hyraxia]

Thanks for the feedback. I've taken that offline. Can't bear to just bin it, but if it goes to the recycler it'll be on eBay in a week! Sadly, that copy came from a member of this board in good standing. Anyway, thanks for the feedback - much appreciated.

Thanks to you too Des, it was nice dealing with you.

[tippy4]

SIGNED FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-by-Author-Four-Past-Midnight-True-1st-Ed-HB-with-DJ-/122180905805?hash=item1c728cab4d:g:FLsAAOSwYSlXg~S 8)

Crap.

[frik]

What about these three Buicks 8?? Number 1 is a definite fake, 2 and especially 3 I'm less certain about.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-8-Stephen-King-Signed-2002-1st-Edition-HC-DJ-/122182981367?hash=item1c72ac56f7:g:PPQAAOSwLF1YAYB C

http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-A-Buick-8-by-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-Hardcover-w-Dust-Jacket-/131960257827?hash=item1eb971bd23:g:3sUAAOSw8gVX8~s E

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FROM-A-BUICK-8-Signed-/161954120388?hash=item25b537c2c4:g:FGwAAOSwa-dWoNEp

sk

[peripheral]

What about these three Buicks 8?? Number 1 is a definite fake, 2 and especially 3 I'm less certain about.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-8-Stephen-King-Signed-2002-1st-Edition-HC-DJ-/122182981367?hash=item1c72ac56f7:g:PPQAAOSwLF1YAYB C

http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-A-Buick-8-by-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-Hardcover-w-Dust-Jacket-/131960257827?hash=item1eb971bd23:g:3sUAAOSw8gVX8~s E

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FROM-A-BUICK-8-Signed-/161954120388?hash=item25b537c2c4:g:FGwAAOSwa-dWoNEp

sk

As for my novice opinion, I think the second two are likely good - the third is clumsy but I'm 99% certain this eBay seller is a long standing member here.

[tippy4]

What about these three Buicks 8?? Number 1 is a definite fake, 2 and especially 3 I'm less certain about.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-8-Stephen-King-Signed-2002-1st-Edition-HC-DJ-/122182981367?hash=item1c72ac56f7:g:PPQAAOSwLF1YAYB C

http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-A-Buick-8-by-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-Hardcover-w-Dust-Jacket-/131960257827?hash=item1eb971bd23:g:3sUAAOSw8gVX8~s E

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FROM-A-BUICK-8-Signed-/161954120388?hash=item25b537c2c4:g:FGwAAOSwa-dWoNEp

sk

As for my novice opinion, I think the second two are likely good - the third is clumsy but I'm 99% certain this eBay seller is a long standing member here.

The first two are bad.

[Brian861]

Correct regarding the third seller.

[Lot guy]

This person has 2 books up claiming signed on 4/10/2016, he said they were signed in Chicago but King signed for me that day in Florida, I know King is a busy man!



http://www.ebay.com/itm/262687749065

[bdwyer19]

This person has 2 books up claiming signed on 4/10/2016, he said they were signed in Chicago but King signed for me that day in Florida, I know King is a busy man!



http://www.ebay.com/itm/262687749065

Not to mention, that is an ugly signature!

[Lot guy]

I agree Brian, I just wanted to see where he claimed to share an elevator with King

[webstar1000]

This person has 2 books up claiming signed on 4/10/2016, he said they were signed in Chicago but King signed for me that day in Florida, I know King is a busy man!



http://www.ebay.com/itm/262687749065

Crazy. What is wrong with people!!??


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[Room 217 Caretaker]

This person has 2 books up claiming signed on 4/10/2016, he said they were signed in Chicago but King signed for me that day in Florida, I know King is a busy man!



http://www.ebay.com/itm/262687749065

Crazy. What is wrong with people!!??


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Seller pulled both. Another win for the good guys.

Mulleins

[webstar1000]

I called them out on it


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[darkseer]

It doesn't even look like he tried to fake SK sig :angry:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

It doesn't even look like he tried to fake SK sig :angry:

Well, those elevator rides can be a tad bumpy sometimes....hahahaha

Mulleins

[peripheral]

Another gem from rwsellers...

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/131981405306

[Johnny007]

Agree with tippy4. #3 is the only legit signature and it comes from a member here.

John




What about these three Buicks 8?? Number 1 is a definite fake, 2 and especially 3 I'm less certain about.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-a-Buick-8-Stephen-King-Signed-2002-1st-Edition-HC-DJ-/122182981367?hash=item1c72ac56f7:g:PPQAAOSwLF1YAYB C

http://www.ebay.com/itm/From-A-Buick-8-by-Stephen-King-Signed-First-Edition-Hardcover-w-Dust-Jacket-/131960257827?hash=item1eb971bd23:g:3sUAAOSw8gVX8~s E

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-FROM-A-BUICK-8-Signed-/161954120388?hash=item25b537c2c4:g:FGwAAOSwa-dWoNEp

sk

As for my novice opinion, I think the second two are likely good - the third is clumsy but I'm 99% certain this eBay seller is a long standing member here.

The first two are bad.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Ahhhhhh! The queen of highly suspect King signatures from West Virginia. I can't believe her eBay reputation feedback is still at 100%. Amazing!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-The-TommyKnockers-First-Edition-/391607560919?hash=item5b2da12ad7:g:~ysAAOSwImRYEmO 8

Mulleins

[jsmcmullen92]

Ahhhhhh! The queen of highly suspect King signatures from West Virginia. I can't believe her eBay reputation feedback is still at 100%. Amazing!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Signed-The-TommyKnockers-First-Edition-/391607560919?hash=item5b2da12ad7:g:~ysAAOSwImRYEmO 8

Mulleins

My favorite is the condition of the book. Why forge a signature on a POS book? At least do it on a nice copy. Maybe this is their way of getting rid of the shitty copies that people have sold them. Throw it on a shelf for a week then if it doesn't sell, take it to the back room "to get signed by King" and then sell the autographed copy.

[peripheral]

An new eBay seller trying it on with a jacketless Just After Sunset...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stephen-King-Just-After-Sunset-1st-1st-2008-Signed-Hardcover-No-DJ-/222300593384?

[Randall Flagg]

"Part of a Live Auction Event..."???
Bogus signatures on the King stuff.

First Edition Rose Madder Signed by Author Stephen King!! Lot 7010 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/First-Edition-Rose-Madder-Signed-by-Author-Stephen-King-Lot-7010-/112194085391?hash=item1a1f49e20f:g:fW4AAOSwo4pYHOf %7E)

[Br!an]

"Part of a Live Auction Event..."???
Bogus signatures on the King stuff.

First Edition Rose Madder Signed by Author Stephen King!! Lot 7010 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/First-Edition-Rose-Madder-Signed-by-Author-Stephen-King-Lot-7010-/112194085391?hash=item1a1f49e20f:g:fW4AAOSwo4pYHOf %7E)

There are bids on both Rose Madder $15 and Insomnia $25 which don't show up on eBay. Also the Cosmos is at $90 and the Clinton book is at $200. Both of those also show no bids on eBay.

[Fsmdr]

Opinion on signature, please:

http://i68.tinypic.com/dwvocm.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

At first glance, good.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Another seller trying to sell junk:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-Insomnia-1994-Hardcover-1st-edition-/262707875702?hash=item3d2a9c0f76:g:egsAAOSwMVdYH3J D

All his stuff is garbage.

Mulleins

[Cook]

:thumbsup:
Opinion on signature, please:

http://i68.tinypic.com/dwvocm.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

It is amazing the "lack of research" from buyers:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-UNDER-THE-DOME-SIGNED-FIRST-EDITION-1st-/122211521040?hash=item1c745fd210:g:Xs0AAOSw44BYG9H A

Yes, I'm complaining about buyers.

Mulleins

[darkseer]

It is amazing the "lack of research" from buyers:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-UNDER-THE-DOME-SIGNED-FIRST-EDITION-1st-/122211521040?hash=item1c745fd210:g:Xs0AAOSw44BYG9H A

Yes, I'm complaining about buyers.

Mulleins

That's just sad :frown2:

[Fsmdr]

Thanks, guys!

[Brian861]

It is amazing the "lack of research" from buyers:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-UNDER-THE-DOME-SIGNED-FIRST-EDITION-1st-/122211521040?hash=item1c745fd210:g:Xs0AAOSw44BYG9H A

Yes, I'm complaining about buyers.

Mulleins

Yikes!

[Randall Flagg]

I'm having a hard time embracing this signature:
Stephen King Autographed Signed Revival Novel UACC RD AFTAL (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-Signed-Revival-Novel-UACC-RD-AFTAL-/201714815923?hash=item2ef723d3b3:g:SnoAAOSwzaJX6-pj)

[Cook]

I'm having a hard time embracing this signature:
Stephen King Autographed Signed Revival Novel UACC RD AFTAL (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Autographed-Signed-Revival-Novel-UACC-RD-AFTAL-/201714815923?hash=item2ef723d3b3:g:SnoAAOSwzaJX6-pj)

Yeah, but it comes with a COA from a registered dealer.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Terrible attempt at a new King signature.

Mulleins

[tippy4]

crap

Everything's Eventual (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Everythings-Eventual-2002-HAND-SIGNED-First-Edition-1st-1st-/182355472146?hash=item2a753baf12:g:G5UAAOSwHsRYEAb N)

[peripheral]

Had a local eBayer ask me whether I wanted to buy a signed Gerald's Game. This is the photo he sent me of the signature.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/s-l16002.jpg

I declined.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stephen-King-Geralds-Game-Signed-1st-edition-/112194443974?hash=item1a1f4f5ac6:g:tT8AAOSwXeJYGtk T

[bdwyer19]

Thoughts on these signatures? The seller has several signed books. He's sold a few S/Ls recently, but I'm wondering why he's selling the first editions for such a low starting price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-HB-Needful-Things-/112221805860?hash=item1a20f0dd24:g:ozkAAOSw5cNYP4S e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-HB-Wolves-of-the-Calla-/112221816873?hash=item1a20f10829:g:OlwAAOSwiDFYP4j 1

[webstar1000]

Thoughts on these signatures? The seller has several signed books. He's sold a few S/Ls recently, but I'm wondering why he's selling the first editions for such a low starting price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-HB-Needful-Things-/112221805860?hash=item1a20f0dd24:g:ozkAAOSw5cNYP4S e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-HB-Wolves-of-the-Calla-/112221816873?hash=item1a20f10829:g:OlwAAOSwiDFYP4j 1

Look like nice sigs to me..

[wizardsrainbow]

Thoughts on these signatures? The seller has several signed books. He's sold a few S/Ls recently, but I'm wondering why he's selling the first editions for such a low starting price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-HB-Needful-Things-/112221805860?hash=item1a20f0dd24:g:ozkAAOSw5cNYP4S e



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-HB-Wolves-of-the-Calla-/112221816873?hash=item1a20f10829:g:OlwAAOSwiDFYP4j 1

I think they are good...I have several snipes in place. LOL

[Cook]

Thoughts on these signatures? The seller has several signed books. He's sold a few S/Ls recently, but I'm wondering why he's selling the first editions for such a low starting price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-HB-Needful-Things-/112221805860?hash=item1a20f0dd24:g:ozkAAOSw5cNYP4S e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-signed-HB-Wolves-of-the-Calla-/112221816873?hash=item1a20f10829:g:OlwAAOSwiDFYP4j 1

Most are not 1st printings, One shows water damage w/smell,
I would tread softly.... but I think sigs are real.

[Brian861]

Only 3 of 12 aren't first. Not a bad haul to be had if one has a cool $1500 or so. Coming to a Betts Books near you! :)

Edit: My SS, feel free to bid! :)

[bdwyer19]

Thoughts on this On Writing?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172430634626

[jonp]

Thoughts on this On Writing?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172430634626

It looks good to me, Brian.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thoughts on this On Writing?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172430634626

Horrible, but genuine.

[peripheral]

Thoughts on this On Writing?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172430634626

I like it too but, if bidding, bear in mind the book is 9th impression.

[bdwyer19]

Thoughts on this On Writing?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172430634626

I like it too but, if bidding, bear in mind the book is 9th impression.

Thanks... I saw that. I was more concerned with the signature, since I wasn't too sure about the seller.

[peripheral]

Thoughts on this On Writing?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/172430634626

I like it too but, if bidding, bear in mind the book is 9th impression.

Thanks... I saw that. I was more concerned with the signature, since I wasn't too sure about the seller.

:thumbsup:

[webstar1000]

Ebay seller: nickenig123. Has a lot of King books for sale. Of all them signed.. maybe one is legit. Some are so bad... I was nice and asked him to remove one (that had a bid on it) and he was vulgar and defensive back to me... THEN reported me to Ebay for harassment. I will reporting him when Ebay staff get in today. I hope others will as well OR send him a message letting him know that what he is doing is wrong. I cannot stand dishonest people that take advantage of others like this. I'd put his ass in a choke hold till he said Uncle... if I could get near him. On one of the Facebook groups for King collecting I am on.. so many of them proudly display their Ebay bought books with sigs.. and they are fake. Some sooooo bad. It really makes me feel bad for them.. who may just get into collecting.. but because of how they started out.... get soured on it. I know I would have:(

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Ebay seller: nickenig123. Has a lot of King books for sale. Of all them signed.. maybe one is legit. Some are so bad... I was nice and asked him to remove one (that had a bid on it) and he was vulgar and defensive back to me... THEN reported me to Ebay for harassment. I will reporting him when Ebay staff get in today. I hope others will as well OR send him a message letting him know that what he is doing is wrong. I cannot stand dishonest people that take advantage of others like this. I'd put his ass in a choke hold till he said Uncle... if I could get near him. On one of the Facebook groups for King collecting I am on.. so many of them proudly display their Ebay bought books with sigs.. and they are fake. Some sooooo bad. It really makes me feel bad for them.. who may just get into collecting.. but because of how they started out.... get soured on it. I know I would have:(

Yep, dealt with him before (couple years back). Hes a dick


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[Randall Flagg]

You have to be kidding:
Unusual STEPHEN KING block printing autograph from 1989. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unusual-STEPHEN-KING-block-printing-autograph-from-1989-/371809759700?hash=item569196b1d4:g:RGkAAOSw-0xYR2gO)

[webstar1000]

You have to be kidding:
Unusual STEPHEN KING block printing autograph from 1989. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unusual-STEPHEN-KING-block-printing-autograph-from-1989-/371809759700?hash=item569196b1d4:g:RGkAAOSw-0xYR2gO)

I wish there was a button on Ebay that said "YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME". LOL wow...

[Br!an]

You have to be kidding:
Unusual STEPHEN KING block printing autograph from 1989. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unusual-STEPHEN-KING-block-printing-autograph-from-1989-/371809759700?hash=item569196b1d4:g:RGkAAOSw-0xYR2gO)

For the completist! :wtf:

[peripheral]

Wow, US eBay seller magicmuzaofart is on a roll and running no less than three fakes. To be fair, seller states there is just "a signature" on the book, and they were purchased from "a local garage sale". FFS...

From a Buick 8
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stephen-King-FROM-8-BUICK-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-/222347108072?hash=item33c4eb9ee8%3Ag%3AhygAAOSwOtd YUvqJ

Revival:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stephen-King-Revival-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-ed-1-/322360793644?hash=item4b0e335a2c%3Ag%3AAssAAOSwa%7 EBYUvd-

Cell:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-collect-/222347095139?hash=item33c4eb6c63%3Ag%3AkVgAAOSw2xR YUvw%7E

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Wow, US eBay seller magicmuzaofart is on a roll and running no less than three fakes. To be fair, seller states there is just "a signature" on the book, and they were purchased from "a local garage sale". FFS...

From a Buick 8
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stephen-King-FROM-8-BUICK-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-/222347108072?hash=item33c4eb9ee8%3Ag%3AhygAAOSwOtd YUvqJ

Revival:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stephen-King-Revival-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-ed-1-/322360793644?hash=item4b0e335a2c%3Ag%3AAssAAOSwa%7 EBYUvd-

Cell:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-collect-/222347095139?hash=item33c4eb6c63%3Ag%3AkVgAAOSw2xR YUvw%7E

magicmuzaofart is one of the worst peddlers of shit on eBay. Always sells fakes and always says that they were purchased from "a local garage sale." The guy is complete scum. thumbsdownsmall

[Tommy]

They have a fake Mr. Mercedes now

Stephen King Mr. Mercedes 1ST/1ST Edition/First Print Rare signed signature book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-/222347062823?hash=item33c4eaee27:g:36oAAOSwnHZYUvY t)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

They have a fake Mr. Mercedes now

Stephen King Mr. Mercedes 1ST/1ST Edition/First Print Rare signed signature book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-/222347062823?hash=item33c4eaee27:g:36oAAOSwnHZYUvY t)

Yep, a long time scammer of forged King signatures. Of course, the seller always uses "There is a signature" and has learned to stay away from "Signed by King" in her/his post. In other words, the seller is saying decide for yourself, even though the seller knows darn well it's forged.

Mulleins

[Jimimck]

Thoughts on this sig team?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/963E0CCC-7194-4F7F-A2DF-D5B02220242F_zpsbzbwhqmw.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/963E0CCC-7194-4F7F-A2DF-D5B02220242F_zpsbzbwhqmw.jpg.html)

[surly]

i wouldnt buy it.

[OneFathom]

Thoughts on this sig team?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/963E0CCC-7194-4F7F-A2DF-D5B02220242F_zpsbzbwhqmw.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/963E0CCC-7194-4F7F-A2DF-D5B02220242F_zpsbzbwhqmw.jpg.html)

Agree with surly...forgery.

[Randall Flagg]

I think this sig has been discussed previously. If so, I hope that if I rendered an opinion, it was the same as now. IIRC, there may have been a discussion about the seller's reputation.

IMO, legit. In fact beautiful.

That being said, you should obtain several opinions, and in the end be THRILLED with what you are buying. Anything less and at some point in time your gut will ache and remorse will set in and make the book of no value to you.

[Jimimck]

Thanks RF. A friend of mine purchased it on eBay for $108 and is now asking opinions on the signature. I originally said good, but when I saw the price I asked others and now have some different opinions. It was seller allstarbooks2010. Is that the name of the seller with a bad rep?

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Thanks RF. A friend of mine purchased it on eBay for $108 and is now asking opinions on the signature. I originally said good, but when I saw the price I asked others and now have some different opinions. It was seller allstarbooks2010. Is that the name of the seller with a bad rep?

I was afraid you were gonna say that. Allstar is a notorious peddler of "highly suspect" books.


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[Jimimck]

Thanks RF. A friend of mine purchased it on eBay for $108 and is now asking opinions on the signature. I originally said good, but when I saw the price I asked others and now have some different opinions. It was seller allstarbooks2010. Is that the name of the seller with a bad rep?

I was afraid you were gonna say that. Allstar is a notorious peddler of "highly suspect" books.


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Ah thanks for that. I'll let her know.

[wizardsrainbow]

Telling "true" from "fake" has become increasingly difficult...if this is a forgery, it is a pretty good one, I like the flow, the loops and the "K" especially but AllStar is a habitual seller of "suspect" signatures....As I said, more difficult.....I have 2 books in my own collection I know for a fact were signed by King but signatures are in sharpie pen and among the most horrible legit ones I've seen....AND there are some really good looking sigs that many think are fake...as was said before, everyone needs to proceed with caution and beauty is in the eye of the beholder, YOU YOURSELF need to be happy in your mind and heart with a signature. Anyone can have an opinion, and has a right to have one. Ultimately the decision to own or not is yours and yours alone.

One of these days, I'm going to post a few sigs here....some I know to be REAL but look terrible and some that look nice but are believed to be fake. It might shake some of you up and raise doubts. I know I've second guessed myself on several occasions.

[divemaster]

allstarbooks is scum, but that sig looks good to me.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Thoughts on this sig team?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/963E0CCC-7194-4F7F-A2DF-D5B02220242F_zpsbzbwhqmw.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/963E0CCC-7194-4F7F-A2DF-D5B02220242F_zpsbzbwhqmw.jpg.html)

The ink in the signature looks too smooth and evenly applied to have been made by hand. In any normal signature, I would expect to see some form of pen pressure in subtle but varying degrees, but this has none.

To me, this signature smacks of an autopen, which is why it looks so good. The seller has simply copied a perfect example of King's signature and replicated it by machine to create a facsimile. thumbsdownsmall

[bdwyer19]

Thoughts on this signature?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/BBED3B65-844F-4F18-81A6-0BCBAAA2D140_zpssutsws5q.png

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Thoughts on this signature?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/BBED3B65-844F-4F18-81A6-0BCBAAA2D140_zpssutsws5q.png

The photo has been taken from a distance, so it's too small to tell properly and the photo blurs if I try to enlarge it. I would need to see it at a higher resolution to give an opinion....

[bdwyer19]

Thanks Tim, I was afraid of that. I did email the seller in the hopes of getting better pictures.

[OneFathom]

Thoughts on this signature?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/BBED3B65-844F-4F18-81A6-0BCBAAA2D140_zpssutsws5q.png

Looks like a great signature. Authentic.

[peripheral]

Hey Brian, my first gut feeling is good, while I don't like the "King" all that much, I say real.

[bdwyer19]

I was able to get a better picture from the seller. I'm thinking it's legit, but could use a few more opinions.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/C519EC5E-F493-433C-BA34-F89D9F7A3358_zpszzycdq5j.png

[Randall Flagg]

Legit IMO.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Looks good to me, Brian

[bdwyer19]

Thanks everyone. But I just realized that the second picture that was sent to me doesn't match the first one. The background behind the sig isn't the same. Now I have to ask the seller again which is the right signature for this book - the one posted on Abe or the one she sent me. Ugh! Either she's being deceptive or grabbed a different book by mistake.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Beware, this guy is a horrible fraudster on EBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firestarter-by-Stephen-King-1980-Hardcover-Limited-SIGNED-/302181913034?hash=item465b7211ca:g:~2AAAOSwdU1W-YFP

Mulleins

[Br!an]

I like the second one better. The first is hard to see and looks a bit strange.

They are certainly different signatures in different books.

[Br!an]

Beware, this guy is a horrible fraudster on EBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firestarter-by-Stephen-King-1980-Hardcover-Limited-SIGNED-/302181913034?hash=item465b7211ca:g:~2AAAOSwdU1W-YFP

Mulleins

That's the asshole who was mad about me giving him negative feedback for a forged signature. (I knew it was a forgery when I bought it.) In retaliation he bought a cheap cookbook from me, and he immediately gave me malicious negative feedback. I called and eBay said they would remove it. They did remove it for a couple of weeks. The negative rep then reappeared. I noticed and called, but they said they wouldn't remove it. They said to wait for the year to expire for it to go away. eBay loves forgers.

I have since blocked the buyer.

[Tommy]

Beware, this guy is a horrible fraudster on EBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firestarter-by-Stephen-King-1980-Hardcover-Limited-SIGNED-/302181913034?hash=item465b7211ca:g:~2AAAOSwdU1W-YFP

Mulleins

How can someone have a 100% positive feedback score when one of the reviews is negative?

[Br!an]

Beware, this guy is a horrible fraudster on EBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firestarter-by-Stephen-King-1980-Hardcover-Limited-SIGNED-/302181913034?hash=item465b7211ca:g:~2AAAOSwdU1W-YFP

Mulleins

How can someone have a 100% positive feedback score when one of the reviews is negative?


That is the negative feedback I left him.

I have a theory. If you go to his feedback page and scroll over [How is feedback percentage calculated?] it states that there is no negative feedback. I think that one part of the system has cleared the negative feedback and another has not. Negative feedback should disappear after one year. It's been about a year since I left that feedback.

[divemaster]

I notice he doesn't say who the book is signed by.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I guess we should give the guy a break, he's from Flint Michigan and he drinks the water.

Mulleins

[Tommy]

I guess we should give the guy a break, he's from Flint Michigan and he drinks the water.

Mulleins

Thanks, I needed that laugh. :emot-roflolmao:

[Br!an]

I guess we should give the guy a break, he's from Flint Michigan and he drinks the water.

Mulleins

I'll be in Lansing soon. Perhaps I should stop by. :orely:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I got hm to post pictures of the signature. As suspected, it's a terrible forged copy.

Soon, someone will be parted with their hard earned money. On the bright side, if the buyer pulls out each page and tightly twists them the buyer will have a bunch of fire starters to stay warm by during the winter.

Mulleins

[Randall Flagg]

I question if the sig is from "THE" SK:
American Author Stephen King, Signed Autographed Check, Signed By The Author! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Author-Stephen-King-Signed-Autographed-Check-Signed-By-The-Author-/262789822978?hash=item3d2f7e7a02:g:WZoAAOSw5cNYauc p)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I question if the sig is from "THE" SK:
American Author Stephen King, Signed Autographed Check, Signed By The Author! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Author-Stephen-King-Signed-Autographed-Check-Signed-By-The-Author-/262789822978?hash=item3d2f7e7a02:g:WZoAAOSw5cNYauc p)

I agree with RF. Not convinced this is THE Stephen King.

If anyone is wondering if canceled King checks are out there...I can say yes. Go to my Collection Thread (page 13) and scroll down to the check:

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?9183-Book-Collection-Room-217-Caretaker/page13


Mulleins

[Jimimck]

Hi team. Thoughts on this? I'm not a fan but always like to check with the group. Thanks.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/F169091B-1289-4F7C-9F21-13EEEB577223_zpsp88xer09.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/F169091B-1289-4F7C-9F21-13EEEB577223_zpsp88xer09.jpg.html)

[jonp]

:nope:

[Br!an]

:nope:

[Br!an]

rwsellers...

Again!

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PUcAAOSw2xRYbs5J/s-l1600.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRESTARTER-Stephen-King-1980-HC-1st-4th-SIGNED-/ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRESTARTER-Stephen-King-1980-HC-1st-4th-SIGNED-/142235552107?hash=item211de6496b:g:N9kAAOSw5cNYbs4 0)

[Randall Flagg]

Looks fine to me.

[Br!an]

Looks fine to me.

If it wasn't resellers I might not be suspicious. Except that it is inscribed "To" instead of "For."

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Looks fine to me.

If it wasn't resellers I might not be suspicious. Except that it is inscribed "To" instead of "For."

This^. I think its fine but then i realized the seller so suspicion set it. I still think its good


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[tippy4]

Hi team. Thoughts on this? I'm not a fan but always like to check with the group. Thanks.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/jimimck/F169091B-1289-4F7C-9F21-13EEEB577223_zpsp88xer09.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/jimimck/media/F169091B-1289-4F7C-9F21-13EEEB577223_zpsp88xer09.jpg.html)

Fake.

[tippy4]

rwsellers...

Again!

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PUcAAOSw2xRYbs5J/s-l1600.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRESTARTER-Stephen-King-1980-HC-1st-4th-SIGNED-/ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRESTARTER-Stephen-King-1980-HC-1st-4th-SIGNED-/142235552107?hash=item211de6496b:g:N9kAAOSw5cNYbs4 0)

Legit.

[Randall Flagg]

Looks fine to me.

If it wasn't resellers I might not be suspicious. Except that it is inscribed "To" instead of "For."
Most of the inscriptions I've seen start with "For", but there are many that start with "To".

[east-tennessee]

That Firestarter looks like a nice 1980s sig and inscription. The line across the top of the inscription is odd. The book is also over priced IMHO :smile:

[Br!an]

Looks fine to me.

If it wasn't rwsellers I might not be suspicious. Except that it is inscribed "To" instead of "For."

edit: corrected "resellers" to "rwsellers"

[somekindofstranger]

on a side note, I just had a series of bitchy exchanges with rwsellers on ebay! he bought a signed book from me right before christmas (Good Omens, signed by both Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett) and then cancelled the purchase immedietely after the auction ended. He sent me a message saying he didnt realise it wasnt a true first...despite me saying in the description which version it was, AND including a clear photo of the copyright page!
Just to avoid having to deal with timewasters anymore that needed, I agreed to cancel the purchase and relisted the book...

but He then starts sending me a series of ebay messages calling me a loser and a fraud etc etc and saying how he was reporting ME to ebay! Is he like 5 years old or something?
(I just replied to each one asking if he didnt read the original description and/or look at the photos)

He is now blocked, but I would certainly warn others to proceed with caution with him. he seems a bit of a loose cannon..... I still dont really know what his problem is/was with me..

(oh and as sellers cant leave negative feedback to buyers, I left him a negative comment in a positive feedback post!).

[Cook]

Brian,
There is nothing wrong with this signature, completely legit.
Also your "To vs For" concept ?? , nothing wrong with either.


I would buy this book except for the whole 4th printing thing,



rwsellers...

Again!

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PUcAAOSw2xRYbs5J/s-l1600.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRESTARTER-Stephen-King-1980-HC-1st-4th-SIGNED-/ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIRESTARTER-Stephen-King-1980-HC-1st-4th-SIGNED-/142235552107?hash=item211de6496b:g:N9kAAOSw5cNYbs4 0)

[Br!an]

I thought it was good too. Like I said a bad seller listed it. I think people should be aware of that.

I think Bob had put forth the For/To theory. It seems there are some To inscriptions. For seems far more common though.

[Pasiuk57]

I have quite a few inscriptions that are good that are "TO MIKE" and a couple of "FOR" but mostly mine are "TO".

[webstar1000]

RWsellers.... I trust them about as far as I can throw a car.

[Randall Flagg]

RWsellers.... I trust them about as far as I can throw a car.
Unfortunately in the SK (and I presume) other collecting fields, one has to occasionally deal with the devil.

[Randall Flagg]

So pathetic:

The Dark Half by Stephen King SIGNED 1st Printing 1st Edition 1989 Viking Press (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Half-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-1st-Printing-1st-Edition-1989-Viking-Press-/112268139237?hash=item1a23b3dae5:g:BAkAAOSw-0xYeTGO)

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

So pathetic:

The Dark Half by Stephen King SIGNED 1st Printing 1st Edition 1989 Viking Press (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Half-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-1st-Printing-1st-Edition-1989-Viking-Press-/112268139237?hash=item1a23b3dae5:g:BAkAAOSw-0xYeTGO)

Yuck


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[TCCBodhi]

Grr!

Signed Mr. Mercedes 1st Edition HC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book/222347062823?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40808%26meid%3D3daed9cf8fbf4cc38f12e4fdfe99 9b40%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1122 68139237)

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Grr!

Signed Mr. Mercedes 1st Edition HC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book/222347062823?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40808%26meid%3D3daed9cf8fbf4cc38f12e4fdfe99 9b40%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1122 68139237)

Yep, their stuff is crap


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[TCCBodhi]

Grr!

Signed Mr. Mercedes 1st Edition HC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book/222347062823?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40808%26meid%3D3daed9cf8fbf4cc38f12e4fdfe99 9b40%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1122 68139237)

Yep, their stuff is crap


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Yes, I know, I've seen their listings before. I just hate to see it with such a rarely signed book in particular.

[Tommy]

Grr!

Signed Mr. Mercedes 1st Edition HC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book/222347062823?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%2 6asc%3D40808%26meid%3D3daed9cf8fbf4cc38f12e4fdfe99 9b40%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D1122 68139237)

Yep, their stuff is crap


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Yes, I know, I've seen their listings before. I just hate to see it with such a rarely signed book in particular.

I posted that one on December 28th, I'm VERY glad no one has bought it yet. :)

[webstar1000]

Remind me... all star books... how often does he post crap?


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[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Remind me... all star books... how often does he post crap?


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Often; always

[Randall Flagg]

Signature might be ok. But book is 2nd printing. Ouch.
STEPHEN KING THE BAZAAR OF BAD DREAMS SIGNED 1ST EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK HORROR (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-BAZAAR-OF-BAD-DREAMS-SIGNED-1ST-EDITION-HARDCOVER-BOOK-HORROR-/152405454103?hash=item237c12ad17:g:9qYAAOSw5cNYg8C v)

[Ivo]

Signature might be ok. But book is 2nd printing. Ouch.
STEPHEN KING THE BAZAAR OF BAD DREAMS SIGNED 1ST EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK HORROR (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-THE-BAZAAR-OF-BAD-DREAMS-SIGNED-1ST-EDITION-HARDCOVER-BOOK-HORROR-/152405454103?hash=item237c12ad17:g:9qYAAOSw5cNYg8C v)
Even worse, that's actually a 3rd.

[Johnny007]

Fantastic price -- if it were a 1st! Fantastic price -- for the seller if he/she gets it. I think that the signature is good.

[divemaster]

I just sold a First Edition copy of The Shining with the following listing: Stephen King THE SHINING First Edition R49 VG+ book in NF DJ *Beautiful!*. Had 10 or so photos showing all points and features.

I just noticed that someone else copied my exact same listing title description to try to pass off a crappy BCE with three crappy photos showing nothing but crap. NO R49; NO First Edition; NO NF DJ; and certainly NO *Beautiful!*

I don't know why I'm taking this personally; but I kindof am. (How much trouble would it have been to draft up his own listing title, rather than crib mine???). Sad!

[dnemec]

I just sold a First Edition copy of The Shining with the following listing: Stephen King THE SHINING First Edition R49 VG+ book in NF DJ *Beautiful!*. Had 10 or so photos showing all points and features.

I just noticed that someone else copied my exact same listing title description to try to pass off a crappy BCE with three crappy photos showing nothing but crap. NO R49; NO First Edition; NO NF DJ; and certainly NO *Beautiful!*

I don't know why I'm taking this personally; but I kindof am. (How much trouble would it have been to draft up his own listing title, rather than crib mine???). Sad!

I understand the premise of looking at similar auctions and using it for ideas (did something similar for a Coach bag I sold recently as I don't normally list these). It is a good place to start, but you have to tailor it to YOUR auction. People are just lazy - I think that covers it!

[firemonkey66]

This is so bad that it's funny. It looks like someone tried to forge Kings signature while riding a dirt bike over a pile of rocks.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/162368337975

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I don't know why I'm taking this personally; but I kindof am. (How much trouble would it have been to draft up his own listing title, rather than crib mine???). Sad!

Ebay tries to make it easy for sellers. They have a "sell similar" button which copies everything.

[jsmcmullen92]

This is so bad that it's funny. It looks like someone tried to forge Kings signature while riding a dirt bike over a pile of rocks.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/162368337975

wtf is up with the pencil? Is it supposed to read as if it is from SK?

[amd013]

This is so bad that it's funny. It looks like someone tried to forge Kings signature while riding a dirt bike over a pile of rocks.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/162368337975

wtf is up with the pencil? Is it supposed to read as if it is from SK?

I took it as something written by Doug, the recipients brother as a gift for a 23rd birthday.

[AKC]

A BIT OPTIMISTIC I WOULD SAY....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Matching-SET-DoubleDay-Artist-Signed-Carrie-Salem-Shining-REMARQUE-/192089105497?hash=item2cb9672459:g:iHQAAOSwjDZYcHa y

[Theli]

My question is why would the 'Salem's Lot and The Shining Portfolio (which has not been announced by the way) be signed by Tomislav Tikulin. Just stupid.

[webstar1000]

A BIT OPTIMISTIC I WOULD SAY....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Matching-SET-DoubleDay-Artist-Signed-Carrie-Salem-Shining-REMARQUE-/192089105497?hash=item2cb9672459:g:iHQAAOSwjDZYcHa y

LAUGHABLE. A full complete set when this is all said and done... I believe will only be worth a bit more than cover price. Im just getting it for the art, my number, and the cool extras that are being printed for the first time ever:)

[amd013]

A BIT OPTIMISTIC I WOULD SAY....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Matching-SET-DoubleDay-Artist-Signed-Carrie-Salem-Shining-REMARQUE-/192089105497?hash=item2cb9672459:g:iHQAAOSwjDZYcHa y

Is it even legal to sell items on ebay that are not even available yet? Even if the price was reasonable, I would not touch that with a 10 ft pole, by the time you find out if the seller will honer the deal, your window to file a claim is long gone.

[Randall Flagg]

A BIT OPTIMISTIC I WOULD SAY....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Matching-SET-DoubleDay-Artist-Signed-Carrie-Salem-Shining-REMARQUE-/192089105497?hash=item2cb9672459:g:iHQAAOSwjDZYcHa y

Is it even legal to sell items on ebay that are not even available yet? Even if the price was reasonable, I would not touch that with a 10 ft pole, by the time you find out if the seller will honer the deal, your window to file a claim is long gone.


Legal is different than policy. ebay's policy is that auctions can not be for "future" items. It's rarely policed, and you are correct that claim options are time bound.

[Br!an]

http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/pre-sale.html



If you want to list presale items, you must meet all of the following criteria:


Guarantee that the item will be available for shipping within 30 days from the purchase date. Be sure to clearly state this information in your listing.

Clearly indicate in the listing that the item is a presale item.

The handling time specified in your listing should reflect the time from the end of the listing until the item is shipped to the buyer. Be sure to specify the correct handling time in your listing.


Make sure your listing follows these guidelines. If it doesn't, it may be removed, and you may be subject to a range of other actions, including limits of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.

[neo_trinity]

Hi,

I don't usually post in eBay BS thread, and it may have been discussed prior, but the book/proof auction here is just wrong. The first 2 photos that show Steve's signature on the title page is thin, in black ink, slanted at 45 degrees and is completely contained in the space between "A Bui" in the title "A Buick 8".

You can also see the number line from the verso of the page and the "g" in King's signature finishes approximately in the middle of the sequence: 9.

Now, when you look at the next picture, the copyright page, you can clearly see the impression of Stephen's signature from the preceding side and it is in blue ink, thicker, straight, and finishes just past the big "8". I am not saying the signature is fake, but the signature on the title page is NOT the same book as the copyright page is showing in this auction. That background is black, and all the remaining photos are from a white table and a cherry wooden table.

I think you will find that whoever wins this auction, you will receive a fake signed book and a nice proof. That is all I have to say. I hope it helps someone save their money.

Gerald

SIGNED 1ST EDITION HC 'FROM A BUICK 8' BY STEPHEN KING + MATCHING ARC / PROOF (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-1ST-EDITION-HC-FROM-A-BUICK-8-BY-STEPHEN-KING-MATCHING-ARC-PROOF-/332105534843?hash=item4d53084d7b:g:-tsAAOSwA3dYi8Qq)

[peripheral]

I don't know this seller, but they have 100% positive feedback. Still, I call bullshit on this... What do others think?

**SIGNED** Stephen King IT (First Edition, 1st Print) Viking. Hardback Book 1986 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-IT-First-Edition-1st-Print-Viking-Hardback-Book-1986-/162358923834)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I don't know this seller, but they have 100% positive feedback. Still, I call bullshit on this... What do others think?

**SIGNED** Stephen King IT (First Edition, 1st Print) Viking. Hardback Book 1986 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-IT-First-Edition-1st-Print-Viking-Hardback-Book-1986-/162358923834)

Forgery

[Br!an]

thumbsdownsmall

[Cook]

I don't know this seller, but they have 100% positive feedback. Still, I call bullshit on this... What do others think?

**SIGNED** Stephen King IT (First Edition, 1st Print) Viking. Hardback Book 1986 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-IT-First-Edition-1st-Print-Viking-Hardback-Book-1986-/162358923834)

Even if it was real, its not worth a 4th of the asking price.

[OneFathom]

I don't know this seller, but they have 100% positive feedback. Still, I call bullshit on this... What do others think?

**SIGNED** Stephen King IT (First Edition, 1st Print) Viking. Hardback Book 1986 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SIGNED-Stephen-King-IT-First-Edition-1st-Print-Viking-Hardback-Book-1986-/162358923834)

Garbage.

[Cook]

Hi,

I don't usually post in eBay BS thread, and it may have been discussed prior, but the book/proof auction here is just wrong. The first 2 photos that show Steve's signature on the title page is thin, in black ink, slanted at 45 degrees and is completely contained in the space between "A Bui" in the title "A Buick 8".

You can also see the number line from the verso of the page and the "g" in King's signature finishes approximately in the middle of the sequence: 9.

Now, when you look at the next picture, the copyright page, you can clearly see the impression of Stephen's signature from the preceding side and it is in blue ink, thicker, straight, and finishes just past the big "8". I am not saying the signature is fake, but the signature on the title page is NOT the same book as the copyright page is showing in this auction. That background is black, and all the remaining photos are from a white table and a cherry wooden table.

I think you will find that whoever wins this auction, you will receive a fake signed book and a nice proof. That is all I have to say. I hope it helps someone save their money.

Gerald

SIGNED 1ST EDITION HC 'FROM A BUICK 8' BY STEPHEN KING + MATCHING ARC / PROOF (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-1ST-EDITION-HC-FROM-A-BUICK-8-BY-STEPHEN-KING-MATCHING-ARC-PROOF-/332105534843?hash=item4d53084d7b:g:-tsAAOSwA3dYi8Qq)

I can't see what your referring to with the verso page??
Regardless, I don't believe the 1st edition had black boards, so I would agree its not a true 1st. I think the true 1st has white with purple? Please correct me if I'm wrong, thanks

[Br!an]

Hi,

I don't usually post in eBay BS thread, and it may have been discussed prior, but the book/proof auction here is just wrong. The first 2 photos that show Steve's signature on the title page is thin, in black ink, slanted at 45 degrees and is completely contained in the space between "A Bui" in the title "A Buick 8".

You can also see the number line from the verso of the page and the "g" in King's signature finishes approximately in the middle of the sequence: 9.

Now, when you look at the next picture, the copyright page, you can clearly see the impression of Stephen's signature from the preceding side and it is in blue ink, thicker, straight, and finishes just past the big "8". I am not saying the signature is fake, but the signature on the title page is NOT the same book as the copyright page is showing in this auction. That background is black, and all the remaining photos are from a white table and a cherry wooden table.

I think you will find that whoever wins this auction, you will receive a fake signed book and a nice proof. That is all I have to say. I hope it helps someone save their money.

Gerald

SIGNED 1ST EDITION HC 'FROM A BUICK 8' BY STEPHEN KING + MATCHING ARC / PROOF (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-1ST-EDITION-HC-FROM-A-BUICK-8-BY-STEPHEN-KING-MATCHING-ARC-PROOF-/332105534843?hash=item4d53084d7b:g:-tsAAOSwA3dYi8Qq)

I can't see what your referring to with the verso page??
Regardless, I don't believe the 1st edition had black boards, so I would agree its not a true 1st. I think the true 1st has white with purple? Please correct me if I'm wrong, thanks

The first has purple quarter binding with off-white boards.

The BCE has black binding and boards with a full numberline. Just like the seller is offering.

[neo_trinity]

Hi,

I don't usually post in eBay BS thread, and it may have been discussed prior, but the book/proof auction here is just wrong. The first 2 photos that show Steve's signature on the title page is thin, in black ink, slanted at 45 degrees and is completely contained in the space between "A Bui" in the title "A Buick 8".

You can also see the number line from the verso of the page and the "g" in King's signature finishes approximately in the middle of the sequence: 9.

Now, when you look at the next picture, the copyright page, you can clearly see the impression of Stephen's signature from the preceding side and it is in blue ink, thicker, straight, and finishes just past the big "8". I am not saying the signature is fake, but the signature on the title page is NOT the same book as the copyright page is showing in this auction. That background is black, and all the remaining photos are from a white table and a cherry wooden table.

I think you will find that whoever wins this auction, you will receive a fake signed book and a nice proof. That is all I have to say. I hope it helps someone save their money.

Gerald

SIGNED 1ST EDITION HC 'FROM A BUICK 8' BY STEPHEN KING + MATCHING ARC / PROOF (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-1ST-EDITION-HC-FROM-A-BUICK-8-BY-STEPHEN-KING-MATCHING-ARC-PROOF-/332105534843?hash=item4d53084d7b:g:-tsAAOSwA3dYi8Qq)

I can't see what your referring to with the verso page??
Regardless, I don't believe the 1st edition had black boards, so I would agree its not a true 1st. I think the true 1st has white with purple? Please correct me if I'm wrong, thanks

Hi,

The seller has deleted the incorrect photo in question and replaced it with the current one. You can see his revisions after I pointed it out here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemRevisionDetails&item=332105534843&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2569 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemRevisionDetails&item=332105534843&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2569)

Obviously, the seller is a member here who reads this thread. Irregardless, this copy is not a first edition.

[Randall Flagg]

I have 4 true trade 1st edition, 1st printings and all 4 are quarter bound in violet with off-white boards and white pastedowns.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Oh boy.......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Half-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-1st-Printing-1st-Edition-1989-Viking-Press-/112284846771?hash=item1a24b2cab3:g:-loAAOSwopRYjWdL

Mulleins

[darkseer]

Oh boy.......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Half-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-1st-Printing-1st-Edition-1989-Viking-Press-/112284846771?hash=item1a24b2cab3:g:-loAAOSwopRYjWdL

Mulleins

Steve really needs to start laying off the coffee :lol1:

[Brian James Freeman]

Just in case anyone was wondering, this is not "our" Stephen King:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Boy-Scouts-Registration-Membership-Card-Stephen-King-1969-Milford-NH-/152411184899

Confirmed via official channels, i.e. we asked him. ;)

Brian

[Tommy]

Oh boy.......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Half-by-Stephen-King-SIGNED-1st-Printing-1st-Edition-1989-Viking-Press-/112284846771?hash=item1a24b2cab3:g:-loAAOSwopRYjWdL

Mulleins

Steve really needs to start laying off the coffee :lol1:

I wonder how many hours of practicing led to that result or if it was a first try.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Just in case anyone was wondering, this is not "our" Stephen King:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Boy-Scouts-Registration-Membership-Card-Stephen-King-1969-Milford-NH-/152411184899

Confirmed via official channels, i.e. we asked him. ;)

Brian

Scouts Honor?

[Brian861]

Just in case anyone was wondering, this is not "our" Stephen King:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BSA-Boy-Scouts-Registration-Membership-Card-Stephen-King-1969-Milford-NH-/152411184899

Confirmed via official channels, i.e. we asked him. ;)

Brian

Scouts Honor?

"I'm not a Scout".

[Br!an]

Hi,

I don't usually post in eBay BS thread, and it may have been discussed prior, but the book/proof auction here is just wrong. The first 2 photos that show Steve's signature on the title page is thin, in black ink, slanted at 45 degrees and is completely contained in the space between "A Bui" in the title "A Buick 8".

You can also see the number line from the verso of the page and the "g" in King's signature finishes approximately in the middle of the sequence: 9.

Now, when you look at the next picture, the copyright page, you can clearly see the impression of Stephen's signature from the preceding side and it is in blue ink, thicker, straight, and finishes just past the big "8". I am not saying the signature is fake, but the signature on the title page is NOT the same book as the copyright page is showing in this auction. That background is black, and all the remaining photos are from a white table and a cherry wooden table.

I think you will find that whoever wins this auction, you will receive a fake signed book and a nice proof. That is all I have to say. I hope it helps someone save their money.

Gerald

SIGNED 1ST EDITION HC 'FROM A BUICK 8' BY STEPHEN KING + MATCHING ARC / PROOF (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGNED-1ST-EDITION-HC-FROM-A-BUICK-8-BY-STEPHEN-KING-MATCHING-ARC-PROOF-/332105534843?hash=item4d53084d7b:g:-tsAAOSwA3dYi8Qq)

I can't see what your referring to with the verso page??
Regardless, I don't believe the 1st edition had black boards, so I would agree its not a true 1st. I think the true 1st has white with purple? Please correct me if I'm wrong, thanks

The first has purple quarter binding with off-white boards.

The BCE has black binding and boards with a full numberline. Just like the seller is offering.

I messaged him, and I informed him of what he was selling. He said that he hadn't noticed the color of the binding/boards. He saw the correct priced dustjacket and the full numberline and assumed it was a first printing. He first attempted to correct the listing and then ended it.

[Fsmdr]

Opinions on the signed SOS?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-Series-AUTOGRAPHED-FIRST-PRINTS-and-SPECIAL-EDITIONS-Set-1-7-/112278415769?hash=item1a2450a999:g:ibEAAOSw9GhYdD5 0

[Theli]

I'm no pro, but I'll say it looks pretty off to me. That is a damn ugly sig. if it is real. Seems like an odd way to sell a fake though.

[Br!an]

I'm going with no.

[divemaster]

I don't know. Seems representative of King's more recent sigs, like from the last year or so. Leaning towards good.

[Cook]

Opinions on the signed SOS?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-Series-AUTOGRAPHED-FIRST-PRINTS-and-SPECIAL-EDITIONS-Set-1-7-/112278415769?hash=item1a2450a999:g:ibEAAOSw9GhYdD5 0

I personally would not buy it.

[surly]

I think its fugly, but appears to match recent sigs.

[Fsmdr]

Opinions on the signed SOS?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-Series-AUTOGRAPHED-FIRST-PRINTS-and-SPECIAL-EDITIONS-Set-1-7-/112278415769?hash=item1a2450a999:g:ibEAAOSw9GhYdD5 0

I personally would not buy it.

So that's a 3 no and 2 yes.

[Theli]

The fact that it matches recent sigs is a bit suspicious in itself as it is very rare that King signs anything other than preordained books these days and that would not have been one of them.

[tippy4]

Opinions on the signed SOS?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-Series-AUTOGRAPHED-FIRST-PRINTS-and-SPECIAL-EDITIONS-Set-1-7-/112278415769?hash=item1a2450a999:g:ibEAAOSw9GhYdD5 0

I personally would not buy it.

So that's a 3 no and 2 yes.

I don't love it, but I am not prepared to call it a fake.

[peripheral]

Opinions on the signed SOS?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-Series-AUTOGRAPHED-FIRST-PRINTS-and-SPECIAL-EDITIONS-Set-1-7-/112278415769?hash=item1a2450a999:g:ibEAAOSw9GhYdD5 0

I personally would not buy it.

So that's a 3 no and 2 yes.

I don't love it, but I am not prepared to call it a fake.

King suddenly decided to go all hip-hop street-art for the "g"...

Word.

[frik]

Opinions on the signed SOS?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Tower-Series-AUTOGRAPHED-FIRST-PRINTS-and-SPECIAL-EDITIONS-Set-1-7-/112278415769?hash=item1a2450a999:g:ibEAAOSw9GhYdD5 0

I personally would not buy it.

So that's a 3 no and 2 yes.

Don't like it.

sk

[Randall Flagg]

What????

Stephen King CUJO 1st Edition Tall and Short Versions 1981 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CUJO-1st-Edition-Tall-and-Short-Versions-1981-/252756617127?hash=item3ad977e7a7:g:OcAAAOSw0gdXS42 V)



http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/OcAAAOSw0gdXS42V/s-l225.jpg

[Randall Flagg]

Feels odd:
Stephen King Mr. Mercedes 1ST/1ST Edition/First Print Rare signed signature book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-/222404791273?hash=item33c85bcbe9:g:36oAAOSwnHZYUvY t)

[webstar1000]

Feels odd:
Stephen King Mr. Mercedes 1ST/1ST Edition/First Print Rare signed signature book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-/222404791273?hash=item33c85bcbe9:g:36oAAOSwnHZYUvY t)

fake as shit


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[T-Dogz_AK47]

Feels odd:
Stephen King Mr. Mercedes 1ST/1ST Edition/First Print Rare signed signature book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-/222404791273?hash=item33c85bcbe9:g:36oAAOSwnHZYUvY t)

fake as shit


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Don't hold back Kris. Say it how it is. :lol:

[Cwalker]

Feels odd:
Stephen King Mr. Mercedes 1ST/1ST Edition/First Print Rare signed signature book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-/222404791273?hash=item33c85bcbe9:g:36oAAOSwnHZYUvY t)

fake as shit


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Don't hold back Kris. Say it how it is. :lol:

For me it has become less about the quality of the signatures and more about the inclusion of the phrase "purchased at a local garage sale". It seems many of these now include that. Immposible? 'course not. Likely that this many uncommonly signed books are being found at yard sales and flea markets? Hard for me to believe....

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Feels odd:
Stephen King Mr. Mercedes 1ST/1ST Edition/First Print Rare signed signature book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-/222404791273?hash=item33c85bcbe9:g:36oAAOSwnHZYUvY t)

fake as shit


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Don't hold back Kris. Say it how it is. :lol:

For me it has become less about the quality of the signatures and more about the inclusion of the phrase "purchased at a local garage sale". It seems many of these now include that. Immposible? 'course not. Likely that this many uncommonly signed books are being found at yard sales and flea markets? Hard for me to believe....

This seller is quickly becoming the #1 forgery seller of King books on Ebay. Total SCUM, and very RUDE.

Mulleins

[Br!an]

Garage sale, my ass!

He says "There is a signature on a head page!"

He never says it's signed by King.

As long as he sends you a F/F 1st/1st it's unreturnable.

[OneFathom]

NOPE! Signed Desperation (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Stephen-King-DESPERATION-1st-Edition-1st-Printing-/292028778249?hash=item43fe458709:g:2R4AAOSwB-1Yo6kB)

This seller also has another signed item with a signature that's definitely off. I imagine both would fool plenty of King collectors, but they're no good.

[webstar1000]

NOPE! Signed Desperation (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-Stephen-King-DESPERATION-1st-Edition-1st-Printing-/292028778249?hash=item43fe458709:g:2R4AAOSwB-1Yo6kB)

This seller also has another signed item with a signature that's definitely off. I imagine both would fool plenty of King collectors, but they're no good.
Hell no is right!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

This horrible forger has now removed the ability to communicate with him. Haha...I wonder if he got tired of people telling him how horrible of a person he is.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-collect-/222412533975?hash=item33c8d1f0d7:g:kVgAAOSw2xRYUvw ~

[webstar1000]

This horrible forger has now removed the ability to communicate with him. Haha...I wonder if he got tired of people telling him how horrible of a person he is.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-collect-/222412533975?hash=item33c8d1f0d7:g:kVgAAOSw2xRYUvw ~

He has shut everyone down. I just tried too... I am also reporting him!

[Brian861]

This horrible forger has now removed the ability to communicate with him. Haha...I wonder if he got tired of people telling him how horrible of a person he is.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-collect-/222412533975?hash=item33c8d1f0d7:g:kVgAAOSw2xRYUvw ~

Wow! That is bad ><

[tippy4]

This horrible forger has now removed the ability to communicate with him. Haha...I wonder if he got tired of people telling him how horrible of a person he is.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CELL-1ST-1ST-Edition-First-Print-Rare-signed-signature-book-collect-/222412533975?hash=item33c8d1f0d7:g:kVgAAOSw2xRYUvw ~

Wow! That is bad ><


I was able to send him a note letting him know his signature is a forgery.

[WeDealInLead]

I had a minute to spare so I reported the item. I wonder how many unique reports an item needs to receive to be removed.

[Br!an]

I had a minute to spare so I reported the item. I wonder how many unique reports an item needs to receive to be removed.

They won't remove it. They will notify him, and he gets to choose to remove it or leave it.

He isn't technically violating any rules.

[zelig]

So, yeah...

Author STEPHEN KING * Hardcover HC Book "It" * 1st Ed 1986 * Signed w/COA PROOF! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/322441186802)

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

So, yeah...

Author STEPHEN KING * Hardcover HC Book "It" * 1st Ed 1986 * Signed w/COA PROOF! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/322441186802)

Yikes


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[webstar1000]

This guy has tried to sell this before.... wow... no one will think that's real.. I hope!


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