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

[darkseer]

Equally flabbergasted. It's either a super sloppy sig or JSA is BS.

JSA is BS

[Honvie]

Equally flabbergasted. It's either a super sloppy sig or JSA is BS.

JSA is BS

Thanks. Will avoid these so called authenticators esp JSA

[The Library Policeman]

Do you guys think this is legit?

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_9579.jpeg

Thanks in advance.

[tippy4]

On the fence about this one.....but leaning toward legit.

[The Library Policeman]

Thanks Tippy!

[Br!an]

This isn't ebay, but it is a questionable item and seller.

Heritage Auctions is offer this as Stephen King Pet Sematary Signed First Edition Hardcover Book (Doubleday, 1983)....:
https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5B2%2F9%2F1%2F5%2F8%2F29158820%5D%2Csi zedata%5B850x600%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

They state in the description that they don't think it's King's signature yet they list it as such.

[Randall Flagg]

Pretty bad. If you don't think the signature is legit, why even (of course for the money) list it.

[Honvie]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/386233027142?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=da9rrdp7qj-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thoughts?

[webstar1000]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/386233027142?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=da9rrdp7qj-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thoughts?
NO. ITs bad

[Randall Flagg]

Not ebay, but the USPS and the Royal Mail. Took 29 days for a book to reach it's destination in the UK. The book spent 20 days in the UK just stalled. All this for priority airmail that should have taken no more than 10 days.

[Honvie]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/386233027142?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=da9rrdp7qj-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thoughts?
NO. ITs bad

The deception some take to make their book/sig seem authentic is commendable at times, but deplorable always

[Honvie]

This isn't ebay, but it is a questionable item and seller.

Heritage Auctions is offer this as Stephen King Pet Sematary Signed First Edition Hardcover Book (Doubleday, 1983)....:
https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5B2%2F9%2F1%2F5%2F8%2F29158820%5D%2Csi zedata%5B850x600%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

They state in the description that they don't think it's King's signature yet they list it as such.

Stephen King Pet Sematary First Edition Hardcover Book (Doubleday, 1983).... https://comics.ha.com/itm/books/hardcover/stephen-king-pet-sematary-first-edition-hardcover-book-doubleday-1983-/a/122344-19467.s

It seems like HA removed the 'signed' text in the originally misleading title.

[Br!an]

This isn't ebay, but it is a questionable item and seller.

Heritage Auctions is offer this as Stephen King Pet Sematary Signed First Edition Hardcover Book (Doubleday, 1983)....:
https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5B2%2F9%2F1%2F5%2F8%2F29158820%5D%2Csi zedata%5B850x600%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D

They state in the description that they don't think it's King's signature yet they list it as such.

Stephen King Pet Sematary First Edition Hardcover Book (Doubleday, 1983).... https://comics.ha.com/itm/books/hardcover/stephen-king-pet-sematary-first-edition-hardcover-book-doubleday-1983-/a/122344-19467.s

It seems like HA removed the 'signed' text in the originally misleading title.

I (and probably others) wrote them and told them to do so. I said they would tarnish their good reputation by leaving it as it was.

I'm glad they saw fit to change it.

[Br!an]

Sold for $159 plus s&h:

Stephen King Pet Sematary First Edition Hardcover Book (Doubleday, 1983)....
Auction Results: $130 ($159 w/BP)

[Honvie]

For a '$5' flea market book...

[Br!an]

For a '$5' flea market book...

They don't provide good pictures. The pictures they do provide makes it look to be in "good" condition.

[Honvie]

This seller seems to have a ton of dubious SK signed books.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/295917954004?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gfjekaytrak&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I mesaged this seller on eBay to let them know the sigs were fake and they responded back asking why I thought that.
They say they purchased 6 signed books at a charity Goodwill auction and they all came with COAs and the auction verified them as real. They were nice and polite and asked me to explain and thanked me for my time. So I don't think they are purposely selling fakes, seems they may be a victim themselves and don't know any better.

No they know what they are doing. This is the SAME bullshit every forgery seller says. I really think they are lying and DO Know my man.. I do.

The same ebay seller is now listing another round of SK books purportedly signed by King. His previous listings were all trash and unfortunately some folks fell for it. Can't trust a seller even if this new batch is legit. It's just too risky buying SK books on ebay now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/404599322736?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=me4sxlyttjy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[OneFathom]

This seller seems to have a ton of dubious SK signed books.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/295917954004?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gfjekaytrak&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I mesaged this seller on eBay to let them know the sigs were fake and they responded back asking why I thought that.
They say they purchased 6 signed books at a charity Goodwill auction and they all came with COAs and the auction verified them as real. They were nice and polite and asked me to explain and thanked me for my time. So I don't think they are purposely selling fakes, seems they may be a victim themselves and don't know any better.

No they know what they are doing. This is the SAME bullshit every forgery seller says. I really think they are lying and DO Know my man.. I do.

The same ebay seller is now listing another round of SK books purportedly signed by King. His previous listings were all trash and unfortunately some folks fell for it. Can't trust a seller even if this new batch is legit. It's just too risky buying SK books on ebay now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/404599322736?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=me4sxlyttjy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

If you compare the "signatures" on the Gordon, Gunslinger (Plume), and Hearts of Atlantis, you'll notice every facet of the sig is identical. All auto pens. Steer clear.

[Honvie]

I assume there's a truckload of such autopen signed books out in the market! Depressing thinking of it.

[Randall Flagg]

Pure horseshit. Seller admits DJ is a facsimile, but tells a store about gutter code being damaged.


STEPHEN KING... "SALEMS LOT"... STATED FIRST... CLEAN NOT WRITTEN IN OR SIGNED
Opens in a new window or tab (https://www.ebay.com/itm/186166510793?hash=item2b586384c9:g:-dYAAOSwsINlR8GA&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Jf9d%2B7LsyCWOLI42olQuF%2F8m vUn%2BeWSh4CzQQbVDkllQqYeW41CuSQftGWdjZXMCc8E%2FzK GnCf5nRZ16oiUoHQUY6phFyQrUCR4vWc6ne4MbHynuqA8sbCXU mYhZwoWd36lOkADbaUftHbQtWYnNFH6pXunRc1tthTAaf1dlIf LhpotcgZGVysnJcHRESnbdo4GdOpzy0eO%2B9xzDXTZ7xfYcHn g9eyrDSNP0KdGOrOp6IWUMUDPRSxGtD1Z8GN2lxPOf0lpdBKDy aJ3VI5DWTY%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5TstrD7Yg)Pre-Owned
$450.00
Nov-15 08:00+$12.95 shipping
eccentr1c1 (875) 98.9%

[OneFathom]

Pure horseshit. Seller admits DJ is a facsimile, but tells a store about gutter code being damaged.


STEPHEN KING... "SALEMS LOT"... STATED FIRST... CLEAN NOT WRITTEN IN OR SIGNED
Opens in a new window or tab (https://www.ebay.com/itm/186166510793?hash=item2b586384c9:g:-dYAAOSwsINlR8GA&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0Jf9d%2B7LsyCWOLI42olQuF%2F8m vUn%2BeWSh4CzQQbVDkllQqYeW41CuSQftGWdjZXMCc8E%2FzK GnCf5nRZ16oiUoHQUY6phFyQrUCR4vWc6ne4MbHynuqA8sbCXU mYhZwoWd36lOkADbaUftHbQtWYnNFH6pXunRc1tthTAaf1dlIf LhpotcgZGVysnJcHRESnbdo4GdOpzy0eO%2B9xzDXTZ7xfYcHn g9eyrDSNP0KdGOrOp6IWUMUDPRSxGtD1Z8GN2lxPOf0lpdBKDy aJ3VI5DWTY%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5TstrD7Yg)Pre-Owned
$450.00
Nov-15 08:00+$12.95 shipping
eccentr1c1 (875) 98.9%

While this seller does have a "eccentric" way of marketing their items, I'm happy to vouch for them. I've purchased from Henry on multiple occasions with zero issues.

[Randall Flagg]

Appears to be a legitimate book, but #2/500? Looks like #450





Stephen King & Art Spiegelman x33 ~ SIGNED NUMBERED Gauntlet 2 /500 RARE Limited
Opens in a new window or tab (https://www.ebay.com/itm/134831025875?hash=item1f648e2ed3:g:~0cAAOSwdaZlZh2 l&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0MCcaZ4MqS16d32dfc4nkVIn9T9FQ Rqsn%2B1a6VCid019UD3uIQAJ11ME747WKbPCiETFBsLl735Xw 2npG7u5hdSUQYlPSLS0TM7smE6NtxcUFazqpHd01E6j4KhmL4C Zp0gb3%2BfOzPVAXqRkyyjCG0K5Rp5YmpMS4j47k89n8QgnUJA %2BNg0elBrzGImMuPrj7b4fRZ9aiqbPXsXNQKQ8MqmrjsnWWSj WLO%2Fbq91g5zImgN1Epbuy%2Fo55S8bSODYm2x6G%2B5F6IHn ahMqXxlWZFag%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7r3l-GDYw)$449.00
Nov-28 09:08or Best Offer
gmride27 (638) 98.2%Free shipping

[Honvie]

Appears to be a legitimate book, but #2/500? Looks like #450





Stephen King & Art Spiegelman x33 ~ SIGNED NUMBERED Gauntlet 2 /500 RARE Limited
Opens in a new window or tab (https://www.ebay.com/itm/134831025875?hash=item1f648e2ed3:g:~0cAAOSwdaZlZh2 l&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0MCcaZ4MqS16d32dfc4nkVIn9T9FQ Rqsn%2B1a6VCid019UD3uIQAJ11ME747WKbPCiETFBsLl735Xw 2npG7u5hdSUQYlPSLS0TM7smE6NtxcUFazqpHd01E6j4KhmL4C Zp0gb3%2BfOzPVAXqRkyyjCG0K5Rp5YmpMS4j47k89n8QgnUJA %2BNg0elBrzGImMuPrj7b4fRZ9aiqbPXsXNQKQ8MqmrjsnWWSj WLO%2Fbq91g5zImgN1Epbuy%2Fo55S8bSODYm2x6G%2B5F6IHn ahMqXxlWZFag%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7r3l-GDYw)$449.00
Nov-28 09:08or Best Offer
gmride27 (638) 98.2%Free shipping

Seller probably meant "Gauntlet 2". /500.

[Honvie]

Recalcitrant Fraudster. Be warned.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296138760245?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gfjekaytrak&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[webstar1000]

Recalcitrant Fraudster. Be warned.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296138760245?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gfjekaytrak&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

This is a stamp. A facsimile to call it right.


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[Br!an]

Now eBay doesn't pay right away when an item is sold. I just sold an item and this statement was part of the notice I received:

Although the buyer has paid, the funds will be on hold until 1 day after we can confirm delivery. Keep in mind it may take longer to get paid if the buyer reports a problem or we detect an issue with the transaction.

[RC65]

Now eBay doesn't pay right away when an item is sold. I just sold an item and this statement was part of the notice I received:

Although the buyer has paid, the funds will be on hold until 1 day after we can confirm delivery. Keep in mind it may take longer to get paid if the buyer reports a problem or we detect an issue with the transaction.

I sold an item two days ago, and another a half-week before that, and that hold didn't happen to me. Funds for both transactions hit my bank a day or so after, as always.

[DoctorZaius]

Now eBay doesn't pay right away when an item is sold. I just sold an item and this statement was part of the notice I received:

Although the buyer has paid, the funds will be on hold until 1 day after we can confirm delivery. Keep in mind it may take longer to get paid if the buyer reports a problem or we detect an issue with the transaction.

I sold an item two days ago, and another a half-week before that, and that hold didn't happen to me. Funds for both transactions hit my bank a day or so after, as always.

Me too - I have had no issues getting my payments in a timely fashion.

[Br!an]

Now eBay doesn't pay right away when an item is sold. I just sold an item and this statement was part of the notice I received:

Although the buyer has paid, the funds will be on hold until 1 day after we can confirm delivery. Keep in mind it may take longer to get paid if the buyer reports a problem or we detect an issue with the transaction.

I sold an item two days ago, and another a half-week before that, and that hold didn't happen to me. Funds for both transactions hit my bank a day or so after, as always.

Me too - I have had no issues getting my payments in a timely fashion.

It might be because I haven't sold anything on there in a while. :orely:

[Honvie]

I'm on the fence on this Sleeping Beauties Trade. Advice?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145528074888?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rpm5o9vmsno&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[Ivo]

Signatures are good, seller is new though. I would check to see if they will package securely in a box.
Not just a padded envelope if you go for it.

[Honvie]

Signatures are good, seller is new though. I would check to see if they will package securely in a box.
Not just a padded envelope if you go for it.

Thanks Ivo.

[OneFathom]

I'm on the fence on this Sleeping Beauties Trade. Advice?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145528074888?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=rpm5o9vmsno&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RoHfyYB4RFC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Looks great! Very reasonable price, as well. Jacket has some rubbing, but you can always replace that.

[Honvie]

Apparently a couple of signed (& inscribed) sleeping beauties and a ton of PCs on eBay lately. Prices are also softer recently.

[Elliot HP Spencer]

eBay Seller alert. This seller the-retro-life pumps out forgeries like crazy. They are also an equal opportunity forger. Not only Stephen King. Every signed book they are selling has a forged signature and/or drawing.