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How to Spot a Fake: Pottery

There are a lot of forgeries out there and it can be very difficult to tell the difference between what's real and what isn't. The chances of finding something that is ancient are about as good as finding a needle in a haystack, but if found, it can be worth a fortune. Curtis Dowling, from CNBC's "Treasure Detectives," explains what you can do to help determine whether or not a piece of pottery is a fake.

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An Easy Secret to Boosting the Value of a Vintage Car Mon, 11 Mar '13 \| 10:20 AM ET CNBC's "The Car Chasers" shows you how to change out a steering wheel on a vintage car in just 15 minutes.	Cruising for Cars Fri, 8 Mar '13 \| 12:16 PM ET Jeff, Meg and her dad Jim do some fun night scouting prior to a swap meet in Pomona, California.	Hot Rod Fri, 8 Mar '13 \| 12:13 PM ET Jeff brings some new cars back to the Flat 12 Gallery in Lubbock, TX and Perry is excited about a 1931 hot rod.
Treasure Detectives: The Tiffany Lamp Mystery Wed, 6 Mar '13 \| 1:03 PM ET There is something suspicious about the sockets on this lamp. So, is the lamp a fake or a rare masterpiece?	Treasure Detectives Sneak Peek: Was 'Holy Grail' of Baseball Cards Faked? Wed, 6 Mar '13 \| 10:45 AM ET Curtis tries to determine whether one of the most sought-after sports collectibles of all time, a Honus Wagner T-206 baseball card, is real or fake.	Demand for 'Street Legal' Ultra-Luxury Cars Soars Tue, 5 Mar '13 \| 2:20 PM ET Ultra-luxury auto sales are off to a roaring start in 2013 as wealthy car buyers snatch up Bentleys, Lamborghinis and other pricey models at a rate far greater than the industry sales pace.
Professional Car Chasers Offer Tricks of the Trade Tue, 5 Mar '13 \| 1:00 PM ET Professional car chaser Jeff Allen will educate buyers on how to buy a car.	The Art Expert Mon, 4 Mar '13 \| 4:20 PM ET Curtis and Andy ask art expert Reyne Haines to help determine whether the Lichtenstein print is a real or a fake.	'Treasure Detectives': Is This John Lennon's Mug? Tue, 5 Mar '13 \| 11:26 AM ET A celebrity or historic event associated with an ordinary item can add incredible value to it. But how do you know it's true?

The Car Chasers Thu, 10 Jan '13 \| 10:06 AM ET Jeff Allen and Perry Barndt love to buy, fix and flip cars to turn a profit. Every car is a gamble and they are always looking for the next bet.	Treasure Detectives Wed, 2 Jan '13 \| 11:09 AM ET "Treasure Detectives" takes you deep inside the world of arts, antiques and collectibles. Curtis Dowling and his team of investigators verify the authenticity of collectibles, artwork and antiquities using innovative technology and street smarts. Is it a fake or is it worth a fortune?	Crowd Rules Thu, 4 Apr '13 \| 9:25 AM ET “Crowd Rules” features three small businesses that compete in front of an audience of 100 that votes to decide who wins a much-needed $50,000 prize.
American Greed Fri, 3 Feb '12 \| 5:19 AM ET CNBC's "American Greed" examines the dark side of the American dream. Some people will do anything for money!	How I Made My Millions Sun, 29 Jan '12 \| 8:46 PM ET Find out how everyday people have taken ordinary ideas and turned them in extraordinary businesses.	Secret Lives of the Super Rich: Mega-Homes Sat, 4 Aug '12 \| 12:54 AM ET Big money. Big deals. CNBC’s exclusive access to the secret lives of the super rich's mega-homes.