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

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08-04-2019 08:51 AM
HONKYTONKSMASH

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbertwest

Supposedly signed in Paris, during his signing event
Any thoughts on this signature?

Seems rushed but he signed about 330 books that day

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qvgAA...81/s-l1600.jpg

Here is a signature I got in Paris that was given to me by the french publisher. But it was probably signed in his hotel room or something, not rushed in the signing event
https://club-stephenking.fr/wp-conte...ocktail/00.JPG

Fugly but legit IMO
08-04-2019 09:38 AM
herbertwest

The more I look at that signature, and compare it to the 4 signatures I got in Paris (below) and the signature official catalog, the more I am dubious about the signature.

I am not sure whether it's fake or fugly but legit, but I have several issues about it.
- The loop isnt really "clear", and do not compare to the other loops I can see : are there exemples of loops that are similar-ish?
- The S seems quite far from the following T (Stephen)
- The K of King is hardly distinctable
- If King was tired or rushing, why faffing about with a loop feature on the bottom line?
Does King sometimes do a loop? I think i've only seen straight lines, no?
- In the auction, the seller, who seems a specialist of signed books, says that it was signed with a fountain pen.... I dont think that it was the case, it would be a bit surprising and not efficient, would it? I tend to think that he signs with a pen, not a fountain pen

Would be interesting to get other signatures from that day, like closer to the hand of his signatures.... anyone else was there?

Below are the 4 signatures I got in person when he was in Paris
The pix are a bit blur, I should take new ones, but that gives an overview

https://club-stephenking.fr/wp-conte...paris-2013.jpg
08-04-2019 10:05 AM
Randall Flagg

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/i...0Christine.jpg
08-04-2019 11:01 AM
The Library Policeman

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbertwest

The more I look at that signature, and compare it to the 4 signatures I got in Paris (below) and the signature official catalog, the more I am dubious about the signature.

I am not sure whether it's fake or fugly but legit, but I have several issues about it.
- The loop isnt really "clear", and do not compare to the other loops I can see : are there exemples of loops that are similar-ish?
- The S seems quite far from the following T (Stephen)
- The K of King is hardly distinctable
- If King was tired or rushing, why faffing about with a loop feature on the bottom line?
Does King sometimes do a loop? I think i've only seen straight lines, no?
- In the auction, the seller, who seems a specialist of signed books, says that it was signed with a fountain pen.... I dont think that it was the case, it would be a bit surprising and not efficient, would it? I tend to think that he signs with a pen, not a fountain pen

Would be interesting to get other signatures from that day, like closer to the hand of his signatures.... anyone else was there?

Below are the 4 signatures I got in person when he was in Paris
The pix are a bit blur, I should take new ones, but that gives an overview

https://club-stephenking.fr/wp-conte...paris-2013.jpg

Here’s mine from Paris:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/moli2ytirq...1%29.jpg?raw=1
08-04-2019 12:23 PM
herbertwest

Thanks !

Where were you, roughly, in the line?

Someone, supposedly among the last 5 to get a signature, shared to me their signature. And it has nothing to do with the one for sale.
Here is there's.

https://scontent.fcdg2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...cf&oe=5DDC3AF8

And someone among the last 5 persons to get a signature
https://scontent.fcdg2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...41&oe=5DE93DFF

So it's obviouslt the seller's word against others, but it does seem, to me, that the signature is wayyyy off
08-04-2019 12:45 PM
The Library Policeman

I think I was in the middle of the line that day, Jeremy. Approximately #340 or so they wrote it on my hand as far as I remember.
08-04-2019 12:48 PM
herbertwest

Thanks
08-06-2019 05:37 AM
Randall Flagg

SIGNED STEPHEN KING 1985 The Bachman Books - Hardcover Book DJ Richard Signature

Pre-Owned
$449.99
Aug-5 12:39or Best Offer
+$9.30 shipping

https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/...IXc/s-l225.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/i...%20202x202.png
08-06-2019 05:31 PM
Randall Flagg

Stephen King Eyes Of The Dragon Signed

Pre-Owned
$170.00
Aug-6 13:34or Best Offer
+$3.79 shipping

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/i...%20202x202.png
08-06-2019 06:01 PM
lotuz

I am not sure why but I really dig the RF seal of dis/approval
08-07-2019 06:58 AM
Randall Flagg

11 22 63 hardback autographed book signed by Stephen King

$0.99
Aug-6 20:150 bids
+$6.00 shipping

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BrQAA...DyE/s-l500.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/i...%20202x202.png
08-08-2019 01:05 PM
Patrick

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotuz

I am not sure why but I really dig the RF seal of dis/approval

Agreed!
08-08-2019 01:38 PM
Ari_Racing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotuz

I am not sure why but I really dig the RF seal of dis/approval

Agreed!

+1!
08-09-2019 04:23 PM
Randall Flagg

Several things just feel wrong:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/INSOMNIA-by...0AAOSwzOxcrMXE

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RiwAA...Xa/s-l1600.jpg
08-09-2019 04:24 PM
HONKYTONKSMASH

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08-09-2019 04:39 PM
peripheral

Oh yeah, that’s a steaming pile...
08-09-2019 04:43 PM
Randall Flagg

Officially:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/i...%20202x202.png
08-11-2019 08:15 AM
Randall Flagg

SIGNED Stephen King IT Book Paperback

$195.00
Aug-11 08:16or Best Offer
+$5.00 shipping

https://i.ebayimg.com/thumbs/images/...DDw/s-l225.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/i...%20202x202.png
08-11-2019 03:44 PM
firemonkey66

Any thoughts on this signature? I can’t decide one way or the other. This is the same seller that Tippy got that awesome signed IT first, and I had no doubt about that one.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F133140187517

https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds
08-11-2019 03:45 PM
webstar1000

Quote:

Originally Posted by firemonkey66

Any thoughts on this signature? I can’t decide one way or the other. This is the same seller that Tippy got that awesome signed IT first, and I had no doubt about that one.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F133140187517

https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...080&fit=bounds

I bid on it. Then went from my phone to my PC.... then decided not to bid anymore. Not sure but something I’m not a fan of with this signature

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08-11-2019 03:46 PM
HONKYTONKSMASH

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08-11-2019 03:57 PM
Room 217 Caretaker

I vote no. Someone ruined a decent Carrie first edition.

Mulleins
08-11-2019 04:03 PM
Randall Flagg

Too large, too level, swoop from "N" looks like Frankenstein's forehead.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/i...%20202x202.png
08-11-2019 04:24 PM
webstar1000

This book was bought from a member of my King group (not signed) a week ago. They just said so... what a piece of shit this guy is.

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08-11-2019 04:47 PM
The Library Policeman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

swoop from "N" looks like Frankenstein's forehead.

:lol:

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