Learn what "Sleepers" are and how they can turn into big profits. Fakes and forgeries detective Curtis Dowling explains how "Sleepers" are everywhere and gives an example of someone who purchased a glass decanter for $300 that later sold for $3 million.
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Curtis Dowling's Favorite Fake Story: Curtis explains the story behind The Greenhalgh family, which for over twenty years, produced several fakes and fooled several museums, galleries, and experts.
Some treasures are rumored to be cursed or haunted. Even though they reside in the limbo of superstition, they have track records that are hard to ignore.
From "Saturday Night Fever" to "Star Wars," here is some movie memorabilia that cleaned up at auction.
"Treasure Detectives" host Curtis Dowling gives tips on searching like an expert.
Curtis has over 20 years' experience in fine arts and antiques and he hates fakes! He is on a mission to help people discover the truth and put the fakers and forgers out of business.
Catherine Knebel is Curtis Dowling's research assistant and a treasure detective with an auctioneer's background.
Andy is the treasure detective with people skills. People like Andy and he can get them to talk and give him valuable information.