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Short story (I could go a lot of history between me and the show and fakes they have bought, but I won't). Les asked me to bring in something rare, so I brought the book that I picked up at auction since I figured he would like the Detroit connection. I told him beforehand that I am not a seller he told me that I was under no obligation to sell. I said fine, made an appointment to come back and get miked up and off I went. Nothing was scripted.

Les saw the book and went in back with his guy. Here is where it gets good! The cameraman wanted me to spin and open the book as he didn't like how he filmed it. He shows me how AND TEARS THE COVER OFF THE BOOK! Notice in filming that the cover is in tact, but on the website it is nearly off. Now I know I have Les and he has to basically give me fair market value. The coin flip went down as shown and I took the profits and bought a Heilmann check from Prewar, originally from Jim-of course. TruTV gave me $50 after the taping as guilt money since their camera guy tore the cover.

I have never sold an autograph in my life as wasn't planning to sell until he tore the cover. Honestly, I am glad how it went down as I am not a fan of signed books anyways and seriously considered cutting the autographs out to frame them. Glad I didn't have to and I hope the books finds a good home.