0:00:02 > 0:00:04This is Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is,
0:00:04 > 0:00:08the show that pitches TV's best-loved antiques experts
0:00:08 > 0:00:11against each other in an all-out battle for profit...
0:00:11 > 0:00:12Hey-hey!
0:00:12 > 0:00:15..and gives you the insider's view of the trade.
0:00:15 > 0:00:18BANG! BANG! Who's there?
0:00:19 > 0:00:21Each week, one pair of duelling dealers
0:00:21 > 0:00:24will face a different daily challenge.
0:00:24 > 0:00:26The original cheeky chappy.
0:00:26 > 0:00:27Lovely.
0:00:27 > 0:00:29Putting their reputations on the line...
0:00:29 > 0:00:31Full house.
0:00:31 > 0:00:32Oh, I say!
0:00:32 > 0:00:34..and giving you their top tips
0:00:34 > 0:00:39and savvy secrets on how to make the most money from buying and selling.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42I'm feeling rather lucky.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44BELL RINGS
0:00:44 > 0:00:47Today, nice-guy negotiator John Cameron
0:00:47 > 0:00:51takes on the bold barterer Mark Franks.
0:00:51 > 0:00:52Coming up...
0:00:52 > 0:00:55John weighs up all the options to get a good price...
0:00:55 > 0:00:58You're not going to fit in it, you know? I'm not going to...!
0:00:58 > 0:01:00A few more days on my diet, I might get in that.
0:01:00 > 0:01:04Mark puts it all on the line as he flies blindly into a buy...
0:01:04 > 0:01:05You're not going to be happy.
0:01:05 > 0:01:07What do you mean, I'm not going to be happy?
0:01:07 > 0:01:10..and John gives out directions for making money.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13A good tip if you're buying maps to sell on for profit
0:01:13 > 0:01:16is buy them on areas where you know people live
0:01:16 > 0:01:18or that are fairly close to where you live.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20This is Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35HE IMITATES 1940S REPORTER: News from the Western Front.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38A spiffing battle is about to begin at Ford Airfield car-boot sale
0:01:38 > 0:01:40as our two fearless flight commanders
0:01:40 > 0:01:45are about to launch an aerial assault on the world of antiques.
0:01:45 > 0:01:47Ah, the plane's coming in!
0:01:47 > 0:01:50To the airfield! Here we are, at Ford. Chocks away!
0:01:50 > 0:01:52Bogey at two o'clock! IMITATES MACHINE GUN
0:01:52 > 0:01:55Mr Franks, Mr Franks, would you mind not monkeying around so much?
0:01:55 > 0:01:59Buying antiques is serious business, you know? Sorry, old boy.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01Our dealers will need to be on the top of their game
0:02:01 > 0:02:04in this dogfight, as it's all about spending wisely
0:02:04 > 0:02:07and returning safely with the biggest profit.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10First up, spinning the propeller of his spending Spitfire
0:02:10 > 0:02:13is a man who's taken the highest ranks in the auction world,
0:02:13 > 0:02:16and has the medals and memorabilia to show for it.
0:02:16 > 0:02:19It's the salvaging squadron leader...
0:02:21 > 0:02:22And battling against him
0:02:22 > 0:02:24to take the crown as top dog of the airfield,
0:02:24 > 0:02:27preparing to barrel-roll his way through the bargain bin,
0:02:27 > 0:02:29it's the original car-boot king,
0:02:29 > 0:02:30Wing Commander...
0:02:33 > 0:02:36Today's car-boot battle is over strictly second-hand goods,
0:02:36 > 0:02:39and our antiques-seeking aviators will have to be
0:02:39 > 0:02:42quick off the mark if they want to avoid any purchasing prangs,
0:02:42 > 0:02:45as it's a fast-paced buying frenzy.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48They've each got £250 of their own money to spend,
0:02:48 > 0:02:51and all the profit goes to their chosen charities.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55To your battle stations, John Cameron and Mark Franks,
0:02:55 > 0:02:57it's time to put your money where your mouth is.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59Mr Franks... I say! Good morning to you!
0:02:59 > 0:03:02Is it morning? It feels like yesterday night still.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06Here we are at Ford Car-boot, at the airfield.
0:03:06 > 0:03:07A little tip, right.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10This is one of the best car-boot sales I've ever been to.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13See, now, I feel that you have the advantage here,
0:03:13 > 0:03:15because you're a bit of a car-boot king, am I wrong?
0:03:15 > 0:03:19Well, I see myself quite regal, but I wouldn't say car-boot sale king.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22But I have got £250 to spend, have you? I have got my money.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24So, what's your strategy, John?
0:03:24 > 0:03:26Well, actually, my strategy always goes out the window, Mark.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28Yes, I've got exactly the same one!
0:03:28 > 0:03:30OK, look, no time to waste here. No, I agree.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33We've got to get in, look for those bargains and let the battle commence.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35Chocks away, old boy. Tally-ho.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39Both our car-boot corporals have been cleared for take off,
0:03:39 > 0:03:41and they're going to have to fly fearlessly today,
0:03:41 > 0:03:43as it's a fast and furious affair.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46But John is not about to rush into anything,
0:03:46 > 0:03:48and he's got his battle plan all worked out.
0:03:48 > 0:03:51As you can see, the stall-holders are flooding in
0:03:51 > 0:03:52and starting to set up,
0:03:52 > 0:03:54and this is when a lot of business is actually done.
0:03:54 > 0:03:58There's people swarming around these vans as the dealers are unloading,
0:03:58 > 0:03:59and deals will now be struck.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01But me, I like to sit back a bit.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03Let them set up and get everything out of the van.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05There's a danger you could spend your money
0:04:05 > 0:04:07before you've had a real good look round.
0:04:07 > 0:04:09Yes, John, there, showing he'll be taking his time
0:04:09 > 0:04:12to unearth those prize profit-making pieces.
0:04:12 > 0:04:13And Mark is feeling at ease.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15On familiar ground here,
0:04:15 > 0:04:18he knows the key to winning any battle is strong alliances.
0:04:18 > 0:04:21What I'm going to try and do is, anyone I know or recognise,
0:04:21 > 0:04:24or says hello to me, I'm going to have a look at their stall -
0:04:24 > 0:04:26you've got more chance getting discount off somebody you know.
0:04:26 > 0:04:28I don't know where John is, I don't really care,
0:04:28 > 0:04:31I just need to bat on and get on with this,
0:04:31 > 0:04:32so let's quicken our pace, come on.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36Now, our battling buyers are deploying very different tactics.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38But both are quick to enter the fray,
0:04:38 > 0:04:40hoping to nail that first deal.
0:04:40 > 0:04:41Sticking to his strategy,
0:04:41 > 0:04:43Franksy's spotted an old contact arriving,
0:04:43 > 0:04:46and before his mate Malcolm has even unloaded,
0:04:46 > 0:04:49Mark's eyeing up a vintage toy car.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52But he's got competition from another booter.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55Do you want 40 quid for it? No, he said he'd give me 80. Did he?
0:04:55 > 0:04:57The other bidder has offered £80,
0:04:57 > 0:04:59which is more than Mark's willing to pay.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03But just as he's about to bow out, the other buyer backs off.
0:05:03 > 0:05:05Best on it?
0:05:05 > 0:05:0850. Sold.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11So, 50 quid seals the deal. Let's just hope that other bidder
0:05:11 > 0:05:13doesn't know something that you don't, Mark.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15Do you know what? I...
0:05:15 > 0:05:17absolutely love this.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19It's a pedal car, if you look inside, you can see
0:05:19 > 0:05:24the pedals...that go backwards and forwards, which turn it.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27It looks like a Ford Consul, the front of it.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29Quite often they're Austin A35.
0:05:29 > 0:05:30I don't know what model it is.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33What is it, 1920s, 1930s?
0:05:33 > 0:05:36It does need some love, it does need some work.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38But first blood, 50 quid.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40Let's trot on.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42Yes, in a Franksy-flash he's up and running.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46While John is taking his time to map out his battle plan,
0:05:46 > 0:05:49our tempestuous trader is straight on to another sale.
0:05:49 > 0:05:51Sticking with good old Malcolm,
0:05:51 > 0:05:54he's not even letting him unpack the van
0:05:54 > 0:05:58before he jumps on board to take a gander at the rest of his stock.
0:05:58 > 0:06:01What's that pine thing in the back there?
0:06:01 > 0:06:03No, that's absolutely shot to pieces.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05It really is rough. What is it?
0:06:05 > 0:06:07Chest of drawers? Chest of drawers, but it's rough.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10Yes, you know it's bad when the seller tries to put you off.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13How much is it? To you, 25 quid.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15Do you want a really bad bid on that, without seeing it?
0:06:15 > 0:06:19All I can see is that much wood. Go on. I'll give you 15 quid.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22No, no, I can't do 15. I'll tell you what I'll do with you...
0:06:22 > 0:06:24Heads or tails. Heads or tails.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26Heads or tails, 15 or 20.
0:06:26 > 0:06:28All right, I'll do heads. Will you? All right.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30As it lands, yeah? Heads.
0:06:31 > 0:06:32Get in there!
0:06:32 > 0:06:34Right, so... HE SIGHS
0:06:34 > 0:06:36Malcolm, I'll give you 20 quid for the chest of drawers
0:06:36 > 0:06:37I've not seen... Yeah.
0:06:37 > 0:06:39Even in the worst state in the world,
0:06:39 > 0:06:41I'll have that sold in a week for profit.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43Thanks, I've bought a rough chest of drawers for 20 quid
0:06:43 > 0:06:45that I've not seen, I love it.
0:06:45 > 0:06:46Nice to see even losing the coin flip
0:06:46 > 0:06:49hasn't dampened Franksy's spirits.
0:06:49 > 0:06:51But with that chest of drawers tucked in the back of the van,
0:06:51 > 0:06:54he's not going to see what he's bought for a while.
0:06:54 > 0:06:56Fingers crossed he's picked a winner.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00So, with those two quick-fire purchases, Mark is flying high.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02But John's not going to be grounded for too long -
0:07:02 > 0:07:04he's eyeing up a fireplace surround.
0:07:04 > 0:07:09Look at this... A modern brass club fender.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12No age to it at all, but I think these could be re-covered
0:07:12 > 0:07:13and that could be quite a decorative item.
0:07:13 > 0:07:16Excuse me, mate, what are you asking for the club fender?
0:07:16 > 0:07:18£80. And what's your best you'd do on it?
0:07:18 > 0:07:20That's it on it, it's just come off the van. Seriously?
0:07:20 > 0:07:22Yeah... 70 quid buy it?
0:07:22 > 0:07:26No. Go on, 70 quid. Take 70 quid, go on. £80, I'm afraid, sorry.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30That's cool. All right, 80 quid, go on, 80 quid. Thank you very much.
0:07:30 > 0:07:31Valiant effort, old boy.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34You gave it your all, but the seller was not for budging.
0:07:34 > 0:07:35£80.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37I really would've liked to get a bit off that,
0:07:37 > 0:07:40but I don't suppose this'll be sitting here for too long.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44What I intend to do is just re-cover this, get some cheap material,
0:07:44 > 0:07:45maybe some old leather.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47Might even get some sort of fake animal skin or something
0:07:47 > 0:07:50and make that look a bit more trendy.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52Decorative item, 80 quid...
0:07:52 > 0:07:53Should be a profit in it.
0:07:53 > 0:07:56So, John's all fired up to revamp his fender,
0:07:56 > 0:07:58but can a man who uses the word "trendy"
0:07:58 > 0:08:01really be at the cutting edge of fashion? Hmm.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03Anyway, across the fair,
0:08:03 > 0:08:07Mark has picked up a set of table and chairs which cost him £25.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09Now, you might think I'm just sitting around waiting
0:08:09 > 0:08:12for my cup of tea or bacon roll, but you're wrong.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16I've bought this table and four matching folding chairs.
0:08:16 > 0:08:17Look at these.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19If I knew how to fold 'em I'd be laughing.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22These are extremely saleable, the sun is shining,
0:08:22 > 0:08:27I know plenty of people that own restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30Put these outside and we're on to an absolute winner.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32They didn't cost a lot of money, but there will be a profit,
0:08:32 > 0:08:35because we've got the sunshine. John, you're in trouble, mate.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37I'll see you at the burger stall.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40Chair-juggling, Mark? Is there no end to your talents?
0:08:40 > 0:08:43So, as he ploughs on, chatting up his contacts,
0:08:43 > 0:08:46both our dealers are staying true to their tactics today,
0:08:46 > 0:08:49as John's determined to cover as much ground as possible.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52But it's not long before he spots something that persuades him
0:08:52 > 0:08:54to pause. A child's see-saw.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58Whenever I come to car-boots, I'm just drawn to things like this -
0:08:58 > 0:09:01this is not old, it's probably ten years old at most,
0:09:01 > 0:09:02but it is functional.
0:09:02 > 0:09:05Look at that, keep the children happy for hours.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08So let's find out and see if this is buyable.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10How much are you asking for this?
0:09:10 > 0:09:13You're not going to fit in it, you know. I'm not going to...!
0:09:13 > 0:09:16Listen, we've only just met and already you're insulting me.
0:09:16 > 0:09:2025. £25. Do you think you could do a little bit better for me?
0:09:20 > 0:09:22Would you take £20 off me,
0:09:22 > 0:09:24since you've just insulted me about my weight?
0:09:24 > 0:09:27Yes. £20? Thank you!
0:09:27 > 0:09:32It's metal, it's got its canvas seats there, and I've just paid £20 for it.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34Got to be a profit there,
0:09:34 > 0:09:37I'm sure a little bunch of children are going to love that this summer.
0:09:37 > 0:09:39A nice buy, there, from John,
0:09:39 > 0:09:42who's hoping his new toy will see-saw him some profit.
0:09:42 > 0:09:44Meanwhile, Mark is powering round the boot fair
0:09:44 > 0:09:46in search of his next purchase.
0:09:46 > 0:09:50But before he spots something he wants to buy, he spots his rival.
0:09:50 > 0:09:51I can see the enemy.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53How are you doing, John?
0:09:53 > 0:09:55Mark! The enemy.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57I've got something for me and you at half time, Mark!
0:09:57 > 0:09:59This is where the battle really begins.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02Ooh, what was that before, then? Friendly fire?
0:10:02 > 0:10:05Franksy is already eyeing up a potential fourth purchase.
0:10:05 > 0:10:08What is it? A toy soldier on a motorbike.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11What have you got on the motorbike?
0:10:11 > 0:10:14Er...25, it's up for. It's Britains.
0:10:14 > 0:10:15Yeah. It's marked Britains.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18I really am at war now.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20Britains, which is an English company
0:10:20 > 0:10:25that makes little lead cars and soldiers and what-have-you. £25.
0:10:25 > 0:10:26I'm sure it's worth every last penny.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28Is there a profit left in it for me?
0:10:28 > 0:10:29It's going to be tight.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31Toss a coin, 20/25?
0:10:31 > 0:10:34We'll do the 20/25 coin flipper. That's a deal.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37You toss the coin, I choose. I go heads. So, I'll flip this
0:10:37 > 0:10:39and wait for it to come down tails. Yeah, that's it.
0:10:39 > 0:10:41Well, it may come down heads.
0:10:41 > 0:10:42BOTH: Heads it is.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44Praise the lord.
0:10:44 > 0:10:46There we are. Off to war we go, boys.
0:10:47 > 0:10:49Blow me down, Mark's won the coin toss.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51And while he goes off to celebrate,
0:10:51 > 0:10:54it seems John has found some allies here of his own.
0:10:54 > 0:10:56Ian, one of his contacts, spots him
0:10:56 > 0:11:00and bowls on over with an item he thinks John will love.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03Sidney Tustin. Sidney - Sidney Tustin? Yes.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05I haven't heard of Sidney Tustin.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07Well, it's the pottery that's well-known.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09It's Wenford Bridge Pottery. That'll be a '50s piece.
0:11:09 > 0:11:11But he worked there all his life, basically.
0:11:11 > 0:11:14From 20 to when he was about 80 years old.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16So, how much to me? Fiver. A fi... A fiver?
0:11:16 > 0:11:18I can't even beat you on that!
0:11:18 > 0:11:20Five pounds, you've got yourself a deal. Cheers.
0:11:20 > 0:11:23Now, this was an unexpected little purchase here today,
0:11:23 > 0:11:26and it's a little slipware pottery bowl.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28This has been decorated in a very simple way -
0:11:28 > 0:11:32it's called slipware, and that's literally liquid clay,
0:11:32 > 0:11:36which you can colour to quite striking effect.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40It's got Sidney Tustin's mark there, and the Winchcombe pottery mark.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44I really like that, and at £5 - well, there's got to be a profit there.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48Yes, John's hijack of Franksy's strategy seems to have paid off.
0:11:48 > 0:11:50The Hammer's really settling into his stride now.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52At the top of his game, he's got his eye in,
0:11:52 > 0:11:55senses primed on the scent of a bargain.
0:11:55 > 0:11:58Anything that doesn't cost too much "dough..."
0:11:58 > 0:12:00Excuse me, mate. How much for the stag?
0:12:00 > 0:12:03And I'm guessing - I guess you'll chuck in the spider?!
0:12:03 > 0:12:06Yeah. How much for the stag? 35. 35 quid.
0:12:06 > 0:12:09Would you take 20 quid for it?
0:12:11 > 0:12:14I'd take...28. 25. Meet in the middle. 25...
0:12:14 > 0:12:17£25? Sold. There we go.
0:12:17 > 0:12:22So, after locking horns, the alpha antiques master comes out on top.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26I've just picked up this, well...large brass stag.
0:12:26 > 0:12:30Now, this is 20th century, it is probably 1950s,
0:12:30 > 0:12:33something like that, so it's not an antique piece - purely decorative,
0:12:33 > 0:12:37but I think it'll polish up, and I think that'll make a great doorstep.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40And at £25, well, it's not dear, is it?
0:12:40 > 0:12:41Get it? Deer?
0:12:41 > 0:12:42DRUMROLL
0:12:42 > 0:12:44Oh, dear, oh, dear, oh, dear.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47Anyway, while John blows the dust off his old joke book,
0:12:47 > 0:12:48we're going to touch down briefly
0:12:48 > 0:12:51and look at the spending totals so far.
0:12:52 > 0:12:55John and Mark each had up to £250
0:12:55 > 0:12:57of their own cash to spend today.
0:12:57 > 0:13:01John has bought four items at this point, spending £130,
0:13:01 > 0:13:05meaning he has £120 left in his kitty.
0:13:05 > 0:13:08And, matching his rival, Mark has also made four deals,
0:13:08 > 0:13:13spending £115, leaving him with £135 to spend.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15Our experts are back in the air
0:13:15 > 0:13:17as they return to the bargaining battle front.
0:13:17 > 0:13:20They will have to manoeuvre quickly around this airfield,
0:13:20 > 0:13:22as nothing stays on the ground for long.
0:13:22 > 0:13:26Having had success so far with his "stick with who you know" strategy,
0:13:26 > 0:13:29Mark is on the hunt for more friendly faces.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31See, if I know somebody,
0:13:31 > 0:13:34I've got more chance of sort of doing the old mates rates.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37Because they are my allies.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39I'll be in touch with you.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42Yes, he's a man of the people, king of the car-boot.
0:13:42 > 0:13:44All right, Lloydie, how are you? All right.
0:13:44 > 0:13:47And while Mark is tapping up his old contacts,
0:13:47 > 0:13:50John is busy sniffing out some new ones.
0:13:50 > 0:13:54Found yourself a new best friend, John?
0:13:54 > 0:13:56Yes, John knows you can't teach an old dog new tricks,
0:13:56 > 0:14:00so he's up to his old tactics as he bumps into his favourite ally,
0:14:00 > 0:14:02Ian, who he bought the bowl from.
0:14:02 > 0:14:06And once again, Ian has an item that he thinks is right up John's street.
0:14:06 > 0:14:07That's nice. Yes.
0:14:07 > 0:14:09It's out of a book, but have a look on the back.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12Vecta in the Isle of Wight. Know anyone on the Isle of Wight?
0:14:12 > 0:14:13Oh, I do, actually.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16Early 18th century, you think? Mid-18th, I would...
0:14:16 > 0:14:19It's not... There's no engraver's name on it anywhere, no?
0:14:19 > 0:14:20I haven't looked.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24John likes the map, but he's not the only one interested in this deal.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27Mark's trying to sneak a peak at proceedings.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30Now, the danger is,
0:14:30 > 0:14:33that guy has bought it from a stallholder for X,
0:14:33 > 0:14:37John is now going to buy it for Y.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40So he's taking up some of the slack of the profit.
0:14:40 > 0:14:43Think I might have to wind him up about it a little bit.
0:14:43 > 0:14:4570 quid. 70 quid?
0:14:45 > 0:14:50OK, 70 quid. You've got yourself a deal. Another spontaneous purchase.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53Well, this is pretty much early-18th century.
0:14:53 > 0:14:54I'm going to do some research.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58It's a printed map, and this would have been hand-coloured afterwards.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01If you hold it up to the light,
0:15:01 > 0:15:03you may well just be able to see in here, in the paper,
0:15:03 > 0:15:06you can see these - what are known as tramlines,
0:15:06 > 0:15:10and that is marks left over by the paper being handmade.
0:15:10 > 0:15:13The great thing about this is it's printed on the back,
0:15:13 > 0:15:16so we have the text that relates to the actual map.
0:15:16 > 0:15:18I know a couple of people that live on the island,
0:15:18 > 0:15:22so hopefully - hop on the hover, get over there and make myself a sale.
0:15:22 > 0:15:26Yes, John's got his sale all mapped out - but as Ian had spotted
0:15:26 > 0:15:29the map first, John ended up paying more than he might have.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33He's still delighted, though, even if his rival isn't so sure.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36Mr Franks.
0:15:36 > 0:15:37I'll tell you what I'm going to do,
0:15:37 > 0:15:40I'm going to do exactly what you've just done... Go on. Right?
0:15:40 > 0:15:43You've just given that man a profit, I'm going to do the same.
0:15:43 > 0:15:44I'm going to give you a profit.
0:15:44 > 0:15:48How much are you going to give me? I'm going to give you 40 quid.
0:15:48 > 0:15:50That's a profit, innit? No, it's not.
0:15:50 > 0:15:53I paid £70 for this. It's a little more than I would've hoped.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56I tell you what...I really like it. Do you?
0:15:56 > 0:15:58Right? I really, really like it.
0:15:58 > 0:16:00I saw it in his cart.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02I didn't think to ask him, that's the truth.
0:16:02 > 0:16:03I think this is worth about...
0:16:03 > 0:16:07150, maybe 200 to someone who lives on the island.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09For the right person, it's worth a lot of money.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11You're not going to give me that sort of profit?
0:16:11 > 0:16:14Funnily enough, no. I do really like it...
0:16:14 > 0:16:16I think this is the only antique thing I've bought,
0:16:16 > 0:16:18let me tell you that. I can beat that. OK.
0:16:18 > 0:16:22I've bought something that I've not seen, and paid for it.
0:16:22 > 0:16:25Now, that's a brave man. No, it's ridiculous.
0:16:25 > 0:16:27Well, you know what they say.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30Faint heart never won fair maiden, Mark. So I'll give you that one.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32Yeah. Don't know what it means, I'll see you later.
0:16:32 > 0:16:35It means "live dangerously", Mark.
0:16:35 > 0:16:36Something you seem quite skilled at.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39So, what about that chest of drawers?
0:16:39 > 0:16:41It's about time we had a look.
0:16:41 > 0:16:43What you thinking? Are you confident?
0:16:43 > 0:16:45Ah, it's a doddle. Come on.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47CIRCUS MUSIC Ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls,
0:16:47 > 0:16:50roll up, roll up, for Mark's blind buy.
0:16:50 > 0:16:51What will be revealed?
0:16:53 > 0:16:55Malcolm, are we ready for this, mate?
0:16:55 > 0:16:56You're not going to be happy.
0:16:56 > 0:16:58What do you mean I'm not going to be happy?
0:16:58 > 0:16:59Ready? Are you watching?
0:16:59 > 0:17:01Now for the moment of truth.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03FANFARE
0:17:03 > 0:17:05Do you know what?
0:17:05 > 0:17:06I'm well pleased. ANGELIC CHOIR
0:17:06 > 0:17:09Now, the reason I bought this is cos I saw the end.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11The rounded bit shows it's Victorian.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13It's got all its knobs.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16This is going to be painted. But, for £20...
0:17:16 > 0:17:21Malcolm, it's been a pleasure. Thank you yet again. I am pleased.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25So, our very own Mr Invincible walks away unscathed from what
0:17:25 > 0:17:28could have been a disaster of a purchase.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30He's full of confidence and joie de vivre,
0:17:30 > 0:17:33not letting anyone or anything get in his way.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35And, high on his success,
0:17:35 > 0:17:38he's straight onto the scent of another potential sale.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40What have you got on the clock? Make it cheap.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43Best I can do is 40, and it does work, and I've got a key as well.
0:17:43 > 0:17:46Shall we have a look at the clock? Do you mind if I have a look at it?
0:17:46 > 0:17:47Certainly. Come on, follow me.
0:17:47 > 0:17:51Quite often referred to as the Napoleon-hat clock,
0:17:51 > 0:17:53because that's the shape we've got there.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56Um...there's a nice little bit of inlay.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59Can I get a profit at 40 quid?
0:17:59 > 0:18:01Do you know, I think I'm going to struggle at 40 quid,
0:18:01 > 0:18:03and Keith said that's his best price.
0:18:03 > 0:18:06So, while Mark thinks that one over, he spots a history book
0:18:06 > 0:18:10on the same stall that might appeal to some of his pals.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12I've got a few mates who live in Essex.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14I'm not an Essex boy, but I've got a few mates.
0:18:14 > 0:18:18It's a nice book, turn of the century, it's got a date in it.
0:18:18 > 0:18:19But the images are very, er...
0:18:21 > 0:18:25Arts and Crafts. Very nice, front's in lovely condition.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27Keith, how much have you got on that, please? Only £3.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31£3, it's sold. Thank you. Didn't even haggle. £3, sold.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33Having bagged a book with no haggle,
0:18:33 > 0:18:35Mark decides to try his luck again with the clock.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38You're stuck on the price, are you? 40 quid?
0:18:38 > 0:18:39I can do 30.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42How about 27, because that gets rid of the two quid
0:18:42 > 0:18:44which is change out of this...
0:18:44 > 0:18:47Here you are. Deal? Oh, you're a top man.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50I tell you what, no point going anywhere else, come and see Keith.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52Mr Invincible strikes again,
0:18:52 > 0:18:55and Mark secures a £13 discount on the clock.
0:18:55 > 0:18:58And what's even better, he's got a buyer in mind for his Essex book,
0:18:58 > 0:19:01and he's straight on the phone to see if he's interested.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04Hello, Steve, how are you doing, mate? I'm just giving you a call...
0:19:04 > 0:19:07Listen, I'm at a car-boot sale, and I've bought a book,
0:19:07 > 0:19:13and it's a book all about Essex. 1911, it's got some beautiful...
0:19:13 > 0:19:16'OK. Was that when you was born, was it?' It's the year I was born, Steve.
0:19:16 > 0:19:18Keep in mind you are older than me.
0:19:18 > 0:19:19Um... STEVE LAUGHS
0:19:19 > 0:19:21Now, would this have any interest to you at all?
0:19:21 > 0:19:24Would you like to see it? 'Absolutely, of course I would.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27'Thanks for that.' All right, mate.
0:19:27 > 0:19:30I'll keep you in mind. Cheers, Steve. 'Take care, Mark.' Ta-ta, mate.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32Bye. 'Bye.'
0:19:32 > 0:19:33Yes! Interested.
0:19:33 > 0:19:34I knew it was worthwhile.
0:19:34 > 0:19:37Give him a call, I've got one item potentially sold.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39Wait till John finds out.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43Love your work, Mark. Buying with a seller in mind is a very smart idea.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46But John is no slouch when it comes to masterful moves,
0:19:46 > 0:19:49as he's grabbed himself a handful of pottery.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53I've picked up this pair of little vases here from a dealer.
0:19:53 > 0:19:54He was asking £15 for them,
0:19:54 > 0:19:57I eventually got them for £10, which is quite a good price.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59Turn them upside down, we can see the mark, there.
0:19:59 > 0:20:05It's Wood's Indian Tree, dating from, probably, the inter-war period.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08We know that from this mark here, which just says "England."
0:20:08 > 0:20:11And after the Second World War we start to see "Made In England" there.
0:20:11 > 0:20:16At £10, well, I think this tree should yield some fruit, of profit.
0:20:16 > 0:20:17Yes, very poetic, John.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20Let's hope your next buy doesn't see it all go to pot,
0:20:20 > 0:20:23and make an ass out of you.
0:20:23 > 0:20:26Two little book plates that have been removed for their subject matter.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31Little donkeys with children in carts. Rather quaint and rather cute.
0:20:31 > 0:20:32Looking at their clothing -
0:20:32 > 0:20:35and this one has actually been inscribed 1902 -
0:20:35 > 0:20:37it would suggest they're early-20th century.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39They're £6, well...
0:20:40 > 0:20:42There's got to be a profit there.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46So, John snaps up a deal, and, with that, all the buying is done,
0:20:46 > 0:20:48and it's time to set down on the runway
0:20:48 > 0:20:51and see what the spending totals are for today.
0:20:52 > 0:20:57John and Mark both started the day with £250 of their own money.
0:20:57 > 0:21:02John has made seven deals and spent a total of £216.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05Mark made one less purchase, only buying six items
0:21:05 > 0:21:09and spending a lot less, with a total of £145.
0:21:09 > 0:21:13But this is all about who's going to make the most profit.
0:21:13 > 0:21:14With the money all added up,
0:21:14 > 0:21:17it's time for our two courageous captains to return to base
0:21:17 > 0:21:21to compare war wounds and the trophies they've collected.
0:21:21 > 0:21:24So, Mark, we're back on terra firma after that car-boot dogfight.
0:21:24 > 0:21:25How are you feeling?
0:21:25 > 0:21:28I've got to be honest, John, I can't do these early mornings any more.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31I like to have a little lay in. Make life nice and easy.
0:21:31 > 0:21:35I was a little bit jealous when I saw you buying that car
0:21:35 > 0:21:38straight out the back, first thing this morning.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42I bumped into a guy that does sand-blasting and spaying.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44He saw me buy it, I said,
0:21:44 > 0:21:47"What would you charge me to refurb it?" He said, "50 quid."
0:21:47 > 0:21:53So, I've kept 50 quid back, so that will stand me in 100 quid done.
0:21:53 > 0:21:55I love your, um...kiddy's toy.
0:21:55 > 0:21:56Well do you know what?
0:21:56 > 0:22:00When I saw that, I thought, "If I don't buy that, Mark will."
0:22:00 > 0:22:01I would, definitely. I gave £20 for it.
0:22:01 > 0:22:03Now, Mark, I've got to ask you -
0:22:03 > 0:22:06when I saw you, you said you'd bought a chest of drawers blind.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08Yep. How much did you pay?
0:22:08 > 0:22:10I gave 20 quid for this.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13Give it a lick of paint, keep the original handles on,
0:22:13 > 0:22:16which is great news, and I'll have that sold.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19That looks like it was a little dear. Get it? Very, very funny.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22Well, look, I tell you what, Mark, I think we're both clear for take off.
0:22:22 > 0:22:23Let's get this stuff home.
0:22:23 > 0:22:25OK, chocks away, old boy, chocks away.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31With the buying over, it's time to sell, sell, sell.
0:22:31 > 0:22:34Our competing crusaders now regroup at their battle HQs
0:22:34 > 0:22:36to begin their preparations.
0:22:36 > 0:22:39Each will be hoping to make a mountain of money
0:22:39 > 0:22:42and emerge victorious.
0:22:42 > 0:22:46Back in Portsmouth, John's appraising his assets.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48Who'd have thought I'd bought a see-saw?
0:22:48 > 0:22:50Never thought I'd be buying that.
0:22:50 > 0:22:51Got to be a profit there.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55Pair of Wood's Indian Tree vases for £10,
0:22:55 > 0:23:01and a Sidney Tustin Winchcombe pottery bowl, there, for five quid.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05My 18th century hand-coloured engraved map of the Isle of Wight.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08Wonderful piece, I've already cleaned up the glass, front and back,
0:23:08 > 0:23:10and the actual map, the image,
0:23:10 > 0:23:14is in much better condition than I originally thought it might be.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18Then I've got my two little donkey pictures, £6, these,
0:23:18 > 0:23:20definite profit there.
0:23:20 > 0:23:24My fender - and I'm hoping to have this re-covered.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28Now, I don't have enough money left in my budget to pay for that work
0:23:28 > 0:23:29to be done, but I'm hopeful
0:23:29 > 0:23:32that I might buy the materials to do it myself.
0:23:32 > 0:23:33And then there was this.
0:23:33 > 0:23:35One of those things I bought because I liked,
0:23:35 > 0:23:39but I still think there's a good profit here in my strutting stag.
0:23:39 > 0:23:40And you know what?
0:23:40 > 0:23:43I reckon Mark is going to have trouble
0:23:43 > 0:23:44selling that old tat he bought -
0:23:44 > 0:23:47he'll be the one that ends up in a bit of a rut.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50Mm, don't count Mark out just yet, John, because in his South London
0:23:50 > 0:23:55stronghold, Franksy's feeling pretty pleased with his car-boot booty.
0:23:55 > 0:23:57I think I've got this one completely beat.
0:23:57 > 0:23:59The book - the guy I'd lined up for the book
0:23:59 > 0:24:02has put me in touch with somebody else that might even pay more money.
0:24:02 > 0:24:05Bought this chest of drawers blind.
0:24:05 > 0:24:10I think it's an absolute ease to get it looking good, and selling it.
0:24:10 > 0:24:13The clock. I know one of the best clock-buyers in London,
0:24:13 > 0:24:14I'm going to go and see him.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16That should be fun, and easy.
0:24:16 > 0:24:20The car, I've reserved some money to get it restored.
0:24:20 > 0:24:22Once I've got it done, it'll sell itself.
0:24:22 > 0:24:23Table and chairs -
0:24:23 > 0:24:26got loads of friends that own cafes and restaurants.
0:24:26 > 0:24:28Now, the little toy motorcycle...
0:24:28 > 0:24:30I haven't got a buyer for that, but it should sell itself,
0:24:30 > 0:24:35cos it's lovely. So, really, this is just an absolute breeze.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37Hmm, don't be so sure, Franksy,
0:24:37 > 0:24:40there's plenty of ground to cover before this war is won.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43Even though the buying was tough, this round will be even tougher.
0:24:43 > 0:24:46But if anyone can do it, these two can.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48They're selling-savvy and ready to roll.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51But no deal will be sealed until they've shaken on it.
0:24:51 > 0:24:55So, now it's time to hit the road, and John is first to make a move.
0:24:55 > 0:24:58He's in Portsmouth, going to see a master craftsman,
0:24:58 > 0:25:03as his club fender needs a revamp if it's going to rake in the big bucks.
0:25:03 > 0:25:06I'm here to see an upholsterer, Alan, with this fender.
0:25:06 > 0:25:08But I'm not here to ask him to do an upholstery job,
0:25:08 > 0:25:12because I've only got £34 left of my car-boot budget
0:25:12 > 0:25:14and it won't stretch that far.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17But I am hoping that he will furnish me with the materials
0:25:17 > 0:25:19and a bit of advice on how to do this at home.
0:25:21 > 0:25:24Don't just stand there, give us a lift!
0:25:24 > 0:25:27I need you to do me the best you can, so supply me
0:25:27 > 0:25:32with some material inside 34 quid.
0:25:32 > 0:25:35What kind of material are you thinking of?
0:25:35 > 0:25:39I was thinking possibly some brown or green leather.
0:25:39 > 0:25:43Yeah, we can do that. You reckon? Yeah, brilliant job.
0:25:43 > 0:25:46John's changed his mind about the trendy animal prints.
0:25:46 > 0:25:49He may be playing it safe, but that will give it a wider appeal
0:25:49 > 0:25:52and increase his chances of a profit-making sale.
0:25:52 > 0:25:54And talking of sales,
0:25:54 > 0:25:57over in Surrey, Mark's hoping he's about to get his first one.
0:25:57 > 0:26:01He's arranged to meet an antique clock restorer who he thinks
0:26:01 > 0:26:04might be interested in buying his clock.
0:26:04 > 0:26:07I'm here in Carshalton to see my mate Mark.
0:26:07 > 0:26:11He knows more about clocks than anyone I know.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14The early 20th century mantel clock set Mark back £27.
0:26:17 > 0:26:20It's not really my sort of thing because it's 1920s
0:26:20 > 0:26:24and my dateline is 1910. But we'll have a look.
0:26:24 > 0:26:28It's a bit better than you imagine. For one of them, it's quite nice.
0:26:28 > 0:26:33You've got the oval dial. It's just a bit better quality than the normal.
0:26:33 > 0:26:37Assuming it's all there. This is the top of the range. Hallelujah!
0:26:37 > 0:26:42I'm learning, Mark! But still 20th-century mass produced.
0:26:42 > 0:26:47Not fantastic quality. But they gave service 20, 30 years, they're great.
0:26:47 > 0:26:50You can have 80 quid for it.
0:26:51 > 0:26:53Deal. You're the top man.
0:26:53 > 0:26:55You're ticking all the right boxes, Mark,
0:26:55 > 0:26:59clocking up a profit of £53 and taking an early lead.
0:26:59 > 0:27:03But John's not alarmed, as his first sale should be child's play.
0:27:03 > 0:27:07He's in Portsmouth to sell his seesaw, which set him back £20.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10I'm here at my granddaughter Alexia's nursery school to
0:27:10 > 0:27:12meet the owner, Sharon, who is going to have a look at the seesaw,
0:27:12 > 0:27:16potentially to buy it for her own garden and her own children.
0:27:16 > 0:27:19She'll still want to check it over, though, so the sale isn't guaranteed.
0:27:19 > 0:27:22At the end of the day, it's swings and roundabouts.
0:27:22 > 0:27:25What do you think? I think it's fine for the children.
0:27:25 > 0:27:29They want to test it out, so the best thing... You want to test it out?
0:27:29 > 0:27:33What's the verdict, kids? You like it? Yes. Is it good?
0:27:33 > 0:27:34Do you think we should buy it?
0:27:34 > 0:27:37ALL: Yes. We've got yeses, so...what do you think?
0:27:37 > 0:27:41I think we'll go for it. Want to make me an offer? £10? No!
0:27:41 > 0:27:45More than that! How much? £100! I like this boy!
0:27:45 > 0:27:47100! I like him.
0:27:47 > 0:27:52£100! You're on MY side! What about £50? No!
0:27:52 > 0:27:56Let's agree on 40.
0:27:56 > 0:28:01£40? What do you think? £40, Sharon? That was easier than I thought.
0:28:03 > 0:28:05Like taking candy from a baby.
0:28:05 > 0:28:08John doubles his money and makes a profit of £20.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11But he'll still need to move up a few grades
0:28:11 > 0:28:15if he is to overtake his rival because, in Surrey, Mark is hoping
0:28:15 > 0:28:19to do a sweet deal on the table and chairs that he bought for £25.
0:28:19 > 0:28:22I'm at a little deli owned by Leigh, in Nork, near Epsom.
0:28:22 > 0:28:25This table and chairs was bought at a car-boot sale.
0:28:25 > 0:28:27I've plonked it outside, dressed it up.
0:28:27 > 0:28:29See if she notices it's not even hers.
0:28:29 > 0:28:33Let's have a cup of tea and see how we get on.
0:28:33 > 0:28:36Hello, Leigh. How are you? Hi, Mark. I'm fine. How are you?
0:28:36 > 0:28:38Hungry, as always.
0:28:38 > 0:28:41I'm going to have to go for your fruitcake. Small slice, please.
0:28:41 > 0:28:46I mean, yeah. Leave a piece, I'll give you the cake. Oh, dear, yes.
0:28:46 > 0:28:48I'll sit at the front. OK, see you out there.
0:28:50 > 0:28:51SHE LAUGHS
0:28:51 > 0:28:56When did you do that? I thought it would be in the truck. That's great!
0:28:56 > 0:28:58This is the one I phoned you about.
0:28:58 > 0:29:00Take a seat.
0:29:00 > 0:29:03They are comfy. What do you think? Give us your opinion.
0:29:03 > 0:29:05I quite like them because the chairs are nice and small and,
0:29:05 > 0:29:08because they can stack, I can take them in easily.
0:29:08 > 0:29:12I'll do a super-duper price, 100 quid the lot.
0:29:12 > 0:29:16You'd have to go a lot less than that. I'll cut it in half -
0:29:16 > 0:29:1765.
0:29:17 > 0:29:21Um... I was never good at maths. That's not half of 100.
0:29:21 > 0:29:25OK, give us your best offer, because I need to eat this cake.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29Give me your best offer. I'll give you £40 for it.
0:29:29 > 0:29:3245. 40. 45. 40.
0:29:32 > 0:29:35Sold! And I won't charge you for the cake.
0:29:35 > 0:29:36Deal!
0:29:36 > 0:29:37Mmmm!
0:29:39 > 0:29:43Remember, Franksy, a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.
0:29:43 > 0:29:45But Mark gets his just desserts as his
0:29:45 > 0:29:48table and chairs serve up a meagre £15 profit.
0:29:48 > 0:29:52Wasn't perhaps the best negotiation skills I've ever done in my life,
0:29:52 > 0:29:56but with a lovely lump of home-made cake sitting in front of me,
0:29:56 > 0:29:58I had no chance.
0:29:58 > 0:30:00Well, he must have had a whole gateaux on his plate
0:30:00 > 0:30:02when he sold the man-on-the-motorbike toy, as he passed
0:30:02 > 0:30:08it on to a vintage toy dealer for £20, giving him a zero profit.
0:30:08 > 0:30:11You'd better buck up your ideas, Mark, as you are leaving the field
0:30:11 > 0:30:15wide open for John, who, for once, is going with the herd in Hampshire.
0:30:15 > 0:30:17He's found a local gamekeeper
0:30:17 > 0:30:21who's been working with deer for over 30 years.
0:30:21 > 0:30:24I'm in Staunton country park, only a few miles from where I live, and I'm
0:30:24 > 0:30:28looking for the farm manager, Taff, who knows a thing or two about deer.
0:30:28 > 0:30:32And I'm hoping he likes this and doesn't think it's too DEAR for him.
0:30:32 > 0:30:34John's bronze stag set him back £25,
0:30:34 > 0:30:38but how much DOUGH will he get for it?
0:30:38 > 0:30:40Taff, this must be a real labour of love for you here.
0:30:40 > 0:30:43Yeah, it's a great job to do. It is really nice.
0:30:43 > 0:30:46What is he in terms of points? One, two, three, four, five...
0:30:46 > 0:30:48An eight-pointer?
0:30:48 > 0:30:50Would you call him a 16-pointer?
0:30:50 > 0:30:55I'd say he was closer to a reindeer than he is to a fallow. Really?
0:30:55 > 0:30:58Definitely. He's more reindeer? Yeah, with them at the front.
0:30:58 > 0:31:03He's a nice ornament for the house, for a deer fan.
0:31:03 > 0:31:06Hello! Who's this?
0:31:06 > 0:31:11POSH: Fancy mistaking a reindeer for a stag! Oh!
0:31:11 > 0:31:13When I saw him, I did think of you, so have a look at him,
0:31:13 > 0:31:15see what you think.
0:31:15 > 0:31:19He's a good weight, isn't he? He's solid brass, nicely cast.
0:31:19 > 0:31:24Very tactile. Yeah, it's nice. Could you be a buyer for this?
0:31:24 > 0:31:29I could be at the right price. At the right price. Where do you see it?
0:31:29 > 0:31:33I'd say about 40 quid. About 40 quid?
0:31:33 > 0:31:35I think he's worth a little bit more than that.
0:31:35 > 0:31:38I was thinking more...70, 80 quid.
0:31:38 > 0:31:40I could buy a real one for that.
0:31:40 > 0:31:4555 quid, and I'll do a bit of mucking up. It's a deal.
0:31:45 > 0:31:46Taff, you're a gentleman.
0:31:46 > 0:31:49Mucking up! Isn't it mucking OUT, John?
0:31:49 > 0:31:51Good job he knows his antiques better than his animals,
0:31:51 > 0:31:55as Rudolph stags him a profit of £30.
0:31:55 > 0:31:58Meanwhile, city slicker Mark has been battling with a deep,
0:31:58 > 0:32:02dark secret - a hidden passion, and he can't hide it any longer.
0:32:02 > 0:32:05He loves bingo and it's calling to him.
0:32:06 > 0:32:12Five and eight, 58. Four and two, 42.
0:32:12 > 0:32:16House! Bingo! Whoo! Whoo!
0:32:16 > 0:32:19Oh, we have a winner! Oh, it's you.
0:32:19 > 0:32:22I'm not skiving, I'm not playing bingo,
0:32:22 > 0:32:25I'm actually here in Dagenham in Essex to show this book
0:32:25 > 0:32:29all about Essex to Julie, who works at this bingo hall.
0:32:29 > 0:32:32Fingers crossed, I might be able to sell it to her.
0:32:32 > 0:32:36Mark paid £3 for his book and Julie is a born-and-bred Essex girl,
0:32:36 > 0:32:37who is proud of her roots.
0:32:37 > 0:32:39So this should be right up her street.
0:32:39 > 0:32:42But will Lady Luck be shining on this deal?
0:32:42 > 0:32:47Julie, I bought this and I know you are big Essex fan.
0:32:47 > 0:32:50It's quite nice and, if you look inside,
0:32:50 > 0:32:53there's an inscription for 1911,
0:32:53 > 0:32:57and if we move through a couple more pages it's actually got...
0:32:57 > 0:32:59"Printed in 1909".
0:32:59 > 0:33:02So do you like it? I do like it. I'm really impressed.
0:33:02 > 0:33:05I'm glad you thought of me. We need to talk about money. OK.
0:33:05 > 0:33:08I want you to make me an offer that you're really happy with
0:33:08 > 0:33:13and you want to pay. Go on. £25. Can you go to 30? OK, 30.
0:33:13 > 0:33:18Can you go to 35? Oh, you're being cheeky! I'm a cheeky chappie! 30?
0:33:18 > 0:33:22Done. And a kiss? And a kiss.
0:33:22 > 0:33:23Lovely! Brilliant.
0:33:23 > 0:33:25Gateway to heaven - two and seven.
0:33:25 > 0:33:28Mark has made a respectable £27 profit.
0:33:30 > 0:33:34Sometimes it's just nice when it all goes well.
0:33:34 > 0:33:36I bought it for £3, I sold it for £30.
0:33:36 > 0:33:41I'd love to have got a bit more but, pro rata, that's a massive profit.
0:33:41 > 0:33:44How are you doing, Mr Cameron?
0:33:44 > 0:33:47Well, actually, Mark, in the wilds of Hampshire,
0:33:47 > 0:33:48our country gent is in his element.
0:33:48 > 0:33:51He's found a donkey sanctuary, where he is hoping to
0:33:51 > 0:33:52sell his donkey prints.
0:33:52 > 0:33:55This unstoppable selling machine won't let anything hold him
0:33:55 > 0:33:57back from a sale.
0:33:57 > 0:34:01Right, I need to navigate this electric fence, so here goes...
0:34:05 > 0:34:07Do your own stunts, do you, John?
0:34:08 > 0:34:10Catherine Zita Jones!
0:34:10 > 0:34:13Yeah, Johnny English, more like.
0:34:13 > 0:34:15The prints set him back £6 and he's hoping Vicky,
0:34:15 > 0:34:18whose family run the sanctuary, will want to buy them for her mum,
0:34:18 > 0:34:22who is just dotty about donkeys.
0:34:22 > 0:34:25I know your mum is very soft on donkeys. What you think?
0:34:25 > 0:34:29Yeah, she'll like them cos they're old-looking. They are beautiful.
0:34:29 > 0:34:30This one here says Xmas 1902,
0:34:30 > 0:34:32which is quite nice.
0:34:32 > 0:34:34They really are turn of the last century.
0:34:34 > 0:34:37Do you fancy putting a bid in for them? Yeah, I will.
0:34:37 > 0:34:39On behalf my mum. Give me your best shot.
0:34:39 > 0:34:43£10 each. £10 each? Would you do 35?
0:34:43 > 0:34:46I'll go up to £15 each. 30 quid.
0:34:46 > 0:34:49You've got yourself a deal. Thank you very much.
0:34:49 > 0:34:53So that sale makes a £24 profit and, not one to look a gift horse
0:34:53 > 0:34:57in the mouth, John also showed his pottery bowl to Vicky's mum, Helen.
0:34:57 > 0:35:00She offered him a deal he couldn't refuse, quadrupling his money
0:35:00 > 0:35:03and giving John a profit of £15.
0:35:03 > 0:35:07And as our terrific twosome gallop towards the finishing line,
0:35:07 > 0:35:09it's time to find out who's putting in a thoroughbred
0:35:09 > 0:35:12performance and who is acting the ass.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16John has so far sold four items
0:35:16 > 0:35:20for £145 and made a profit of £89.
0:35:20 > 0:35:22And Mark has also sold four items,
0:35:22 > 0:35:24but he's taking the lead
0:35:24 > 0:35:25as he's made £95.
0:35:27 > 0:35:31This competition is almost too close to call. With Mark just nosing
0:35:31 > 0:35:35into the lead it's still anyone's race and, with both our contenders
0:35:35 > 0:35:38jockeying for position, it's time to really push the boat out.
0:35:38 > 0:35:42John is the first to cast off as he sets sail for the Isle of Wight,
0:35:42 > 0:35:45hoping to sell his 18th century map of the island.
0:35:47 > 0:35:51A good tip if you're buying maps to sell for profit is buy them on areas
0:35:51 > 0:35:54where you know people live or that are fairly close to where you live.
0:35:54 > 0:35:57Which is exactly what our switched-on seller has done,
0:35:57 > 0:35:59as John is here to see Lisa, who he knows
0:35:59 > 0:36:03is on the lookout for a print for her husband's new games room.
0:36:03 > 0:36:07The map set John back £70 but will it find him a profit?
0:36:07 > 0:36:13So, here it is. It's an 18th-century hand-coloured map.
0:36:13 > 0:36:15So, what are your first impressions?
0:36:15 > 0:36:18I want you to look at it through your husband Mark's eyes, not yours.
0:36:18 > 0:36:19If you can.
0:36:19 > 0:36:23I do think it's something Mark would be very interested in having.
0:36:23 > 0:36:26It's very attractive. I definitely think we are interested.
0:36:26 > 0:36:28It's a hand-coloured map,
0:36:28 > 0:36:33so these were printed and then coloured by hand in watercolours.
0:36:33 > 0:36:38Something like this, I'd be looking for about 250, something like that.
0:36:38 > 0:36:43I think I'd be happier with 200. Yeah? I think. Best price? Um...
0:36:44 > 0:36:46225. 225.
0:36:46 > 0:36:50I'm not going to argue with that. OK. £225, very happy with that.
0:36:50 > 0:36:53That sale was off the chart and brings in the biggest profit
0:36:53 > 0:36:56so far, a mighty £155.
0:36:56 > 0:36:59So, as John sails into the lead,
0:36:59 > 0:37:01is his rival all at sea?
0:37:01 > 0:37:03Time to rev things up, Mark.
0:37:03 > 0:37:06He sent his toy car to a restorer is Bognor Regis
0:37:06 > 0:37:09and now he's here to pick it up.
0:37:09 > 0:37:12Is this it? This is it, the finished article. Shall we? Yeah.
0:37:12 > 0:37:14I'm nervous now.
0:37:16 > 0:37:18Oh, wow!
0:37:18 > 0:37:22Well, I've got to be honest, it's not often I'm speechless.
0:37:22 > 0:37:28It's hard to believe this is the same car. This is fantastic.
0:37:28 > 0:37:33Tell you what, Mike has done me so proud. Look at this! In fact...
0:37:36 > 0:37:41This car could be systematic! Ha! Dramatic!
0:37:41 > 0:37:43Ultramatic!
0:37:43 > 0:37:46Why, it could be greased lightning!
0:37:49 > 0:37:51Back to work, Mark! You're not here to sing!
0:37:51 > 0:37:55Mark's tracked down two vintage toy dealers.
0:37:55 > 0:37:58I'm here to see Danny and Jim in sunny Epsom, to see
0:37:58 > 0:38:01if they want to buy my newly restored car.
0:38:01 > 0:38:04But will his paint job impress the professionals?
0:38:04 > 0:38:06Greased lightning, indeed!
0:38:06 > 0:38:09Funnily enough I had a funny vision about this being
0:38:09 > 0:38:11a bit greased lightning-esque.
0:38:11 > 0:38:13This has been around since the 1950s.
0:38:13 > 0:38:17The late 1950s. It looks Triang.
0:38:17 > 0:38:21That's exactly right. Late '50s, early '60s... Yeah.
0:38:21 > 0:38:26It's not re-sprayed as Triang... The original paint job.
0:38:26 > 0:38:28Yeah, the original paint job.
0:38:28 > 0:38:29It's a difficult market.
0:38:29 > 0:38:33If it was re-sprayed as original Triang, you'd probably get more.
0:38:33 > 0:38:34No steering wheel. No.
0:38:34 > 0:38:37I've seen one on the interweb but I didn't buy one.
0:38:37 > 0:38:41But you can get them, apparently. How much did you pay for it?
0:38:41 > 0:38:44This, as it sits, stands me in 100 quid.
0:38:44 > 0:38:47What do you want for it? What do you think?
0:38:47 > 0:38:52Would you be happy with your money back? If that's your best offer.
0:38:52 > 0:38:55That is really disappointing for Mark.
0:38:55 > 0:38:58His decision to give his car a new lease of life cost him big
0:38:58 > 0:39:02and, after restoration costs, he makes zero profit.
0:39:02 > 0:39:05What happened, Mark? Did you get lost in music?
0:39:05 > 0:39:08Hey, there's a big plus, I didn't lose any money.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11I thought I would have made more money, but...
0:39:11 > 0:39:15I didn't. I don't know. I'm really quite depressed, actually.
0:39:15 > 0:39:16Oh, Mark!
0:39:16 > 0:39:19But our Franksy's not a man to be down in the dumps for long,
0:39:19 > 0:39:23and he's soon back on his game as he doubles his money on his
0:39:23 > 0:39:26chest of drawers, making a £20 profit, selling them
0:39:26 > 0:39:29to a contact who needed some new furniture.
0:39:29 > 0:39:32John has also had his nose to the grindstone and sold his two Indian
0:39:32 > 0:39:37tree bowls to a local collector for £30, giving him a £20 profit.
0:39:37 > 0:39:39Now on the hunt for even greater returns,
0:39:39 > 0:39:42he's in the middle of a barnyard, as he's found an antiques dealer
0:39:42 > 0:39:46who specialises in unique and unusual items.
0:39:46 > 0:39:49John's brought along his club fender, which set him back £80.
0:39:50 > 0:39:54I'm on the Isle of Wight looking for Richard amongst cow sheds
0:39:54 > 0:39:58filled with antiques, to see if he's interested in the brass fender.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01Now, as you can see, the restoration is done.
0:40:01 > 0:40:05Nicely covered with leather. Cost me a grand total of £30.
0:40:05 > 0:40:09Now, will Richard warm to my fender or will I get burnt?
0:40:09 > 0:40:12What age would you put this at?
0:40:12 > 0:40:15I'd say it's probably 30 or 40 years old. Yeah, looks 1970s.
0:40:15 > 0:40:17It's got that sort of feel.
0:40:17 > 0:40:20And you probably know why they call it a club fender.
0:40:20 > 0:40:22I believe, in the 18th century,
0:40:22 > 0:40:25these were used in gentlemen's clubs.
0:40:25 > 0:40:27Obviously, no central heating.
0:40:27 > 0:40:32It might be in a library, a billiards room, something like that.
0:40:32 > 0:40:35This provided extra seating around the warmth of the fire.
0:40:35 > 0:40:39Is it going to be yours? Could you sell something like this? It is.
0:40:39 > 0:40:40Obviously price dependent.
0:40:40 > 0:40:45I've actually had somebody asked me to look out for one of these.
0:40:45 > 0:40:47Which maybe I shouldn't have told you
0:40:47 > 0:40:49before you've said how much you want for it! Well...
0:40:49 > 0:40:53I still think it ought to be worth to me today, about 250.
0:40:53 > 0:40:56That's a little bit strong.
0:40:56 > 0:40:59I'd prefer to come in with one bid, and it's a take it or leave it.
0:40:59 > 0:41:02£200, and I will buy it.
0:41:02 > 0:41:06At £200 it does give me a bit of a profit and, yeah, I think
0:41:06 > 0:41:08I can shake hands on that.
0:41:08 > 0:41:10OK. Excellent. Thank you, Richard.
0:41:10 > 0:41:13Yes, that leaves John with a profit of £90
0:41:13 > 0:41:16and means both our experts are now all sold up.
0:41:16 > 0:41:18But before we find out who is today's winner,
0:41:18 > 0:41:22let's recap on what they both spent.
0:41:22 > 0:41:26John and Mark both started off with £250 of their own money.
0:41:26 > 0:41:27John made seven deals and,
0:41:27 > 0:41:29after renovating his fender,
0:41:29 > 0:41:31spent a total of £246.
0:41:31 > 0:41:33Mark picked up just six purchases
0:41:33 > 0:41:35and paid in total,
0:41:35 > 0:41:37with restoration costs
0:41:37 > 0:41:39on his toy car, £195.
0:41:39 > 0:41:41But all that matters now is
0:41:41 > 0:41:43who has made the biggest profit?
0:41:44 > 0:41:47All the money from today's challenge will go to our dealers' chosen
0:41:47 > 0:41:51charities, so let's find out who is today's
0:41:51 > 0:41:53Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is champion.
0:41:53 > 0:41:56Mark. Good morning, sir. How are you? I'm all right.
0:41:56 > 0:41:58How are you doing?
0:41:58 > 0:42:01Yeah, not too bad. How did you find buying and selling at the car-boot?
0:42:01 > 0:42:04I liked the car-boot sale. Pretty good.
0:42:04 > 0:42:08The car, good fun, but the main one for me is the clock.
0:42:08 > 0:42:10I learnt a lot about clocks. OK.
0:42:10 > 0:42:14I ended up a couple of times in a field full of wild animals,
0:42:14 > 0:42:17but then I did find my way with my map
0:42:17 > 0:42:19and ended up with a very charming lady on the Isle of Wight.
0:42:19 > 0:42:23Let's have a look, see how we got on. Ready, steady, go.
0:42:23 > 0:42:28Wow, John! That wasn't bad! How did you do that?
0:42:28 > 0:42:30Well, a bit of restoration here and...
0:42:31 > 0:42:35I think the map might have done it for me. She liked the map.
0:42:35 > 0:42:38Well done. Do you want to go to a car-boot sale this afternoon?
0:42:38 > 0:42:40Yeah, come on. On your own.
0:42:40 > 0:42:42John took Franksy down on his home turf at the car-boot
0:42:42 > 0:42:46because he found his way to victory with his moneymaking map.
0:42:46 > 0:42:50Car-boot sales - get up really early, feel tired rest of the day,
0:42:50 > 0:42:53but make money. It's good fun, it's easy to buy.
0:42:53 > 0:42:55You don't have to spend a fortune and we both made a profit.
0:42:55 > 0:42:57Mark is a bit of a car-boot king.
0:42:57 > 0:42:59I thought he was going to take me back to school,
0:42:59 > 0:43:02but I reign supreme. I made some good profits and had some fun.
0:43:02 > 0:43:04And whilst you may have to get up early for a car-boot,
0:43:04 > 0:43:07the early bird catches the worm.
0:43:07 > 0:43:10And tomorrow, Mark has his chance for revenge as they head
0:43:10 > 0:43:14across the Channel to the antiques market of Porte de Vanves, in Paris.
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