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What to do with a fake autographed item?

I have a book that was a gift many years ago.  I just did some research and believe the signature is most likely fake.  What can I do with this book?  

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Comment by CJCollector on January 26, 2013 at 1:52pm

Share some photos with us.

Comment by Richard S. Simon on January 27, 2013 at 5:30am

How about reading it :).

Comment by Nett L on January 28, 2013 at 6:55am

Good one, Richard.  It has been read a few times already :)

Comment by CEE GEE on January 29, 2013 at 3:41am

please post pics...

Comment by Nett L on January 29, 2013 at 12:26pm

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Comment by CEE GEE on January 30, 2013 at 3:43am

I know nothing about what a authentic Jerry Lewis autograph looks like...but since it is a book and not a ball or a bat just keep it on your book shelf..

Comment by Steve Zarelli on January 30, 2013 at 6:44am

If it was a photo I'd shred it. A ball I'd toss it in the yard. A book is tougher.

Either mark in pen next to the signature "not authentic" or put some sort of sticker over it. The concern is you forget about it, it gets donated or whatever and then the next owner down the line has to deal with it.

Comment by CEE GEE on January 30, 2013 at 6:57am

Zipper makes a good point...

Comment by Nett L on January 30, 2013 at 10:10am

I was thinking of ripping out the first page and shredding it, then donating the book since the missing page would diminish the book's value.

Just out of curiosity, what would one do with an inauthentically autographed ball or bat (or other item)?

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