STEPHEN KING SIGNATURE CHALLENGE!!!!!

[Darkmaniscoming]

I have actually seen entirely faked books, but it was a case where the book was self-published by the author. By this I mean the author printed the book on their printer and bound the book themselves. Anything that used a professional binding would be tough to duplicate, and something so specialized as the S/Ls would be so expensive and difficult to replicate that the thieves wouldn't bother.

Dark, PM me. I'm curious as to which one's were the fakes among my choices. I'll play right and keep it to myself.

Recently a Led Zeppelin rare tour book was bootlegged. They sold 1300 of the unknown quantity produced at $65 a piece. Profits were estimated at $79,000.00 before anyone caught wind. How many $400 books would you have to sell before this became a feasible plan for some scammer. Obviously not the nickle and dimer but these days dirty money looks to make more.

Sorry Sam, you'll have to hold your curiosity until others get a chance, I got big hopes for your adjustments in the better picture round..
D

[BROWNINGS CHILDE]

For anyone who wishes to buy #48......
I got some ocean front property in Arizona

[Brice]

Sounds fun although I suspect I'll do poorly.

I'll take 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, 19, 21, 24, 28, 30, 36, 51, 54, 55, 57, 63, 64, and 67

Like I said I'm likely wrong, but those are my guesses.

[Darkmaniscoming]

Sounds fun although I suspect I'll do poorly.

I'll take 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, 19, 21, 24, 28, 30, 36, 51, 54, 55, 57, 63, 64, and 67

Like I said I'm likely wrong, but those are my guesses.

Brice you have scored 210 only because you bought way too many books.
That's what never ending bank accounts do to people.
I trust that real money would have made you more frugal....

[Darkmaniscoming]

For anyone who wishes to buy #48......
I got some ocean front property in Arizona

LOL...yes, actual image from ebay item that seller believed was real. More of a confused seller rather than a crook.
I will tell you that all of these are actual listed items that were listed for sale, there are no "made up" ones, which is quite shocking really.

[shnnrc01]

ok darkman,heres what my hard earned cash bought.go easy on me!
#21,#22,#28,#41,#63,#71.

[Darkmaniscoming]

ok darkman,heres what my hard earned cash bought.go easy on me!
#21,#22,#28,#41,#63,#71.

New Chip leader! Your score is 1000!! Well done shnnrc01!!!!

I have received one higher score privately by a well versed member who for the time being will remain anonymous. Appreciate you letting others take a shot mystery member...

[gsvec]

Here goes: 2, 7, 14, 19, 21, 22, 28, 36, 37, 41, 46, 55, 63, 64, and 71.

[Darkmaniscoming]

Here goes: 2, 7, 14, 19, 21, 22, 28, 36, 37, 41, 46, 55, 63, 64, and 71.

Excellent score! highest yet.
Scores over 1200 will not be noted at this time so as not to give it away for others.

[Brice]

Sounds fun although I suspect I'll do poorly.

I'll take 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, 19, 21, 24, 28, 30, 36, 51, 54, 55, 57, 63, 64, and 67

Like I said I'm likely wrong, but those are my guesses.

Brice you have scored 210 only because you bought way too many books.
That's what never ending bank accounts do to people.
I trust that real money would have made you more frugal....

No real money would make me ask ( or better still buy from) friends who are far better at this game than I am.

So...have I gotten the lowest score yet?

[Darkmaniscoming]

Sounds fun although I suspect I'll do poorly.

I'll take 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, 19, 21, 24, 28, 30, 36, 51, 54, 55, 57, 63, 64, and 67

Like I said I'm likely wrong, but those are my guesses.

Brice you have scored 210 only because you bought way too many books.
That's what never ending bank accounts do to people.
I trust that real money would have made you more frugal....

No real money would make me ask ( or better still buy from) friends who are far better at this game than I am.

So...have I gotten the lowest score yet?

Dont worry so much about being the lowest...its designed to improve your eye...just take another shot at it and try to do better?

[Chooch]

OK I'll play..I am in no way veresed in his sig but I've seen it a few times here goes

2, 14, 21, 46, 51, 55, 67

[CRinVA]

I'll play too!

2, 19, 21, 22, 28, 34, 36, 51, 63, 71

And I am sure the results will explain exactly why I rely on others on this forum! :-)

[Darkmaniscoming]

OK I'll play..I am in no way veresed in his sig but I've seen it a few times here goes

2, 14, 21, 46, 51, 55, 67

650 Chooch...not bad at all.

[Darkmaniscoming]

I'll play too!

2, 19, 21, 22, 28, 34, 36, 51, 63, 71

And I am sure the results will explain exactly why I rely on others on this forum! :-)

750 CrinVa, that's respectable.
Strange that many seem to be getting what we thought were the harder ones.

[Fsmdr]

This is fun!.

Here's my guess :

19, 21, 22, 28, 36, 41, 46, 63, 64, 67, 71

[Darkmaniscoming]

This is fun!.

Here's my guess :

19, 21, 22, 28, 36, 41, 46, 63, 64, 67, 71

Very Good score over 1200!! but NOT the best yet.
The puzzle has not been solved..
Top 4 in no order :
FSMDR / GSVEC / RALPH / Hutch

[KaLikeAWheel]

Okay, I have absolutely NO experience in this sort of thing and have never seen a real King signature in person, so here goes nothing:

2, 7, 13, 14, 16, 19, 21, 22, 28, 36, 41, 46, 55, 57, 63, 64, 67, 71.

Donna

[Darkmaniscoming]

Okay, I have absolutely NO experience in this sort of thing and have never seen a real King signature in person, so here goes nothing:

2, 7, 13, 14, 16, 19, 21, 22, 28, 36, 41, 46, 55, 57, 63, 64, 67, 71.

Donna

Nice! Another respectable score over 1200.
Good work!

[alinda]

7,16,19, 21, 22, 28, 36, 41, 46, 63, 64, 67, 71

Tho I must say at first glance , I may have bought them all.

[KaLikeAWheel]

Okay, I have absolutely NO experience in this sort of thing and have never seen a real King signature in person, so here goes nothing:

2, 7, 13, 14, 16, 19, 21, 22, 28, 36, 41, 46, 55, 57, 63, 64, 67, 71.

Donna

Nice! Another respectable score over 1200.
Good work!

Woah...
Coolness!l!

[Darkmaniscoming]

7,16,19, 21, 22, 28, 36, 41, 46, 63, 64, 67, 71

Tho I must say at first glance , I may have bought them all.

Another great score over 1200!!!
Some smart buyers live here.

[Darkmaniscoming]

OK here's a test for all Stephen King Signed Book Collectors to help improve your fake avoiding skills. Everyone welcome to give it a try.
Test your skill at picking out the real deal, and adding to your collection!

Go to the link at the bottom.

Now, if money was not an object, shop for any book you want.
As many as you want, hell, buy them all if you think they're good ones.

Right down the number of each book you're adding to your collection
and then list them here. Each reply will be scored for quality intelligent choices.

Hints: Don't ask for better images, if you can't tell, just dont buy it.
Buying a fake loses more points than not buying at all.
Some more difficult authentic ones score more than easier ones.
A perfect score is 2000.
NO MORE CLUES...

GOOD LUCK!! HAVE FUN.

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[gsvec]

Your link doesn't work. Is this a new challenge or a repost of the original?

[jhanic]

When I clicked on it, I just went to the generic Photobucket page under my login. How do I get to your pictures?

John