A highly suspect forged copy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-1983-...QAAOSwZVlXlnye
A highly suspect forged copy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Signed-1983-...QAAOSwZVlXlnye
I'm the caretaker of Room 217..............I've always been the caretaker of Room 217
I posted this a week ago and most of us don't like it.Originally Posted by Room 217 Caretaker
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...=1#post1010962
It's also strange that last week it was at $70 with one pre-auction bid and it's now at $70 with two bids.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
Well, I used "highly suspect" because it's the new Politically Correct way to say it's fake. I've learned from past experiences (and others here have as well), that we can't just outright say it's a forged or fake without hurting someones feelings or making some people upset (mostly the forger of the forged copy).I posted this a week ago and most of us don't like it.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...=1#post1010962
It's also strange that last week it was at $70 with one pre-auction bid and it's now at $70 with two bids.
So, I've learned to say "highly suspect" or "In my Opinion, the book being offered is highly suspect".
For the newbies here at DT you will need to search through the threads to get a better understanding of the attacks DT took from time to time when we would point out a forged (oop's, sorry) "Highly Suspect" copy.
Mulleins
I'm the caretaker of Room 217..............I've always been the caretaker of Room 217
The seller has no winning legal recourse for us saying a book is a forgery. If that were the only consideration I wouldn't hesitate to call it what it appears to be.
The seller can cause problems for the site though, so I now also avoid using that term, mostly.
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As for the two bids now instead of one, If the first bidder increased his bid it would make sense.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
It is a forgery.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
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I tepidly/slightly defended that one a couple weeks back as *maybe, possibly, theoretically* a real signature...Well, I used "highly suspect" because it's the new Politically Correct way to say it's fake. I've learned from past experiences (and others here have as well), that we can't just outright say it's a forged or fake without hurting someones feelings or making some people upset (mostly the forger of the forged copy).I posted this a week ago and most of us don't like it.
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...=1#post1010962
It's also strange that last week it was at $70 with one pre-auction bid and it's now at $70 with two bids.
So, I've learned to say "highly suspect" or "In my Opinion, the book being offered is highly suspect".
For the newbies here at DT you will need to search through the threads to get a better understanding of the attacks DT took from time to time when we would point out a forged (oop's, sorry) "Highly Suspect" copy.
Mulleins
But seeing it again I hate it. F-f-fa...fak....highly suspect.
Oh wow. This has to be the worst one yet......
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING...sAAOSwCfdXok6B
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Lettered Danse Macabre
Marshroots
Lettered Eyes Of The Dragon
Lettered The Stand
BOMC signed Full Dark No Stars
MM AGOT #249
Lettered Frankenstein
I saw it earlier and thought it was so bad that if a person bought it, they deserved it.
It looks like they were actually trying when they forged the "Stephen" and then just said screw it when they got to "King."I saw it earlier and thought it was so bad that if a person bought it, they deserved it.
We are a retired couple whom are no experts on rare books.It looks like they were actually trying when they forged the "Stephen" and then just said screw it when they got to "King."I saw it earlier and thought it was so bad that if a person bought it, they deserved it.
Of course you are and of course you aren't......
sk
Also we should chastise them for the improper usage of the word "whom."We are a retired couple whom are no experts on rare books.It looks like they were actually trying when they forged the "Stephen" and then just said screw it when they got to "King."I saw it earlier and thought it was so bad that if a person bought it, they deserved it.
Of course you are and of course you aren't......
sk
And, the more I think about it, stating that they are retired is superfluous and has nothing to do whatsoever about their lack of expertise on rare books. Unless they stated that they are retired to hopefully convey that they are unable and/or incapable of doing any research; perhaps hoping for some pity from potential bidders who might annoy them with questions about their listing. From their listing I think that I can gather that they are elderly and probably didn't do well or study too hard in school. But that doesn't mean that they can't be crooks too.Also we should chastise them for the improper usage of the word "whom."
We are a retired couple whom are no experts on rare books.
Of course you are and of course you aren't......
sk
It actually made me laugh when I saw it, wow.
Not sure about these two. Would appreciate opinions.
Stephen King signed Cell 1st Printing autograph signature
Stephen King signed Desperation 1st Printing autograph signature
“The battle between good and evil is endlessly fascinating because we are participants every day.” - Stephen King
Both are highly suspect forgery copies. He also sold a forged Regulators within the past 30 days.
Stay Away
Mulleins
I'm the caretaker of Room 217..............I've always been the caretaker of Room 217
If the signed and dated Desperation is not legit, it sure seems to almost have the right stuff for a 1998 dated signature.
Sig is very bunched and the nines don't look correct. But wow.
I concur.
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
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WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
I also don't like it. There's a lot of them out there and it's very close - someone making a small fortune from his hours of practice.
Another from the same seller.I concur.
This time UTD.
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
.
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WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
Guy bought it for $340 last week....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Wind-Thr...sAAOSwHoFXsdjz
Wonder if ever sold the Plant set he scored awhile back?
Blatant, un-apologetic gouging......Hope it sits there forever. For that price, likely will.
The set with the scribbled out names? He lowered the price to $8500 and relisted it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-PLANT-Vo...oAAOSwbYZXcb0T
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
He also has this:The set with the scribbled out names? He lowered the price to $8500 and relisted it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-PLANT-Vo...oAAOSwbYZXcb0T
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHARLIE-THE-...oAAOSwtnpXoR5Q
Not sure how he can say the other two signatures are part of the book.
But hey, its on sale for $100 off.
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'Salem's Lot Portfolio #606
Fairy Tale UK S/L
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