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Byzantine Coin: Rick buys a Byzantine coin for $1100, believing it’s worth significantly more. Expert appraisal reveals its worth is $700-$1100, a disappointment for Rick.
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Hand-Carved Ivory Tusk: A woman attempts to pawn a supposed hand-carved ivory tusk for $1000-$1500. Rick identifies it as pieced-together bone, a tourist item, offering only $100.
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Mark Twain Stock Certificate: A woman presents a Mark Twain stock certificate, seeking $500. Rick deems it a fake due to inconsistencies with printing and naming conventions.
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Claude Monet Painting: A man offers a Claude Monet painting for millions. Rick, unsure, consults experts Brett and Gerard, who independently confirm it’s a forgery.
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Scottish Blades: A man seeks $4000 for a pair of Scottish blades. Rick initially suspects the larger dagger is fake. Expert Jeff confirms the smaller dagger is authentic, worth $800-$1200; Rick buys it for $500.
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1967 Chicago Bears Football: A man wants $10,000 for a 1967 autographed Chicago Bears football. Cory consults Jeremy, revealing most signatures are likely counterfeits or “clubhouse” autographs. A deal isn’t reached.
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Colt Patterson Revolver: A man offers a Colt Patterson revolver prototype for sale, claiming it could be worth $50,000-$100,000. Jimson, an expert, confirms it’s a fake.
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Mickey Mantle’s Bible: A man offers Mickey Mantle’s Bible with a letter to Roger Maris for $1500. An expert determines the letter is inauthentic, not written by Mantle.
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Continental Currency: A woman seeks $10,000 for a Continental Currency coin, potentially worth up to half a million dollars. Rick discovers it’s a counterfeit through weight verification.
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Rolling Stones Promo Album: A man wants $4000 for a Rolling Stones promo album. Warwick identifies it as a fake, manufactured in Australia for around $150. Rick buys it for $65.
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Vintage Silver Baby Rattle: A man offers an early 1800s silver baby rattle. Rick identifies it as a fake due to hallmark inconsistencies, non-original solder, and improper craftsmanship.
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Shrunken Head: A man wants $5000 for a shrunken head. Cory consults Bob, who confirms it’s a fake tourist item, worth approximately $200. A deal isn’t reached.
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