0:00:02 > 0:00:04This is Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.
0:00:04 > 0:00:07The show that pitches TV's best-loved antiques experts
0:00:07 > 0:00:11against each other in an all-out battle for profit.
0:00:11 > 0:00:13Hey!
0:00:13 > 0:00:15And gives you the insider's view of the trade.
0:00:17 > 0:00:18Who's there?
0:00:19 > 0:00:22Each week one pair of duelling dealers will face a different
0:00:22 > 0:00:24daily challenge.
0:00:24 > 0:00:27The original cheeky chappy. Lovely.
0:00:27 > 0:00:32Putting their reputations on the line. Full house. Oh, I say.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34And giving you their top tips
0:00:34 > 0:00:40and savvy secrets on how to make the most money from buying and selling.
0:00:40 > 0:00:41I'm feeling rather lucky.
0:00:43 > 0:00:49Coming up, Mark's terrorising the locals. En garde.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54John shows you what not to do. I didn't bring my jeweller's loupe.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57Big mistake. I'm always telling people,
0:00:57 > 0:00:59check your kit before you go off to a sale.
0:00:59 > 0:01:01And I have made the cardinal error.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04And someone's tricked out of a profit.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07How on earth did you do that?
0:01:07 > 0:01:09This is Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26Yes, welcome, friends, antiquarians and sports fans.
0:01:26 > 0:01:27Join us once again,
0:01:27 > 0:01:31if you will, to witness two brave travellers as they set forth
0:01:31 > 0:01:34on a journey of discovery with nothing more than their wits
0:01:34 > 0:01:38as a compass and their guile as the wind in their sails.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41Yes, today's bargaining adventure will be a chic and sophisticated
0:01:41 > 0:01:46affair in a foreign land at the Porte de Vanves flea market in Paris.
0:01:46 > 0:01:50With over 380 stalls of uncharted territory,
0:01:50 > 0:01:53our two intrepid explorers have one objective.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57To bring back riches beyond all our wildest dreams. But only
0:01:57 > 0:02:00one of these two Christopher Columbuses can return a hero.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04For the other, it's a life in the annals of history.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07First up is an antiques hunter who has an in-built sat nav that
0:02:07 > 0:02:09always takes him directly to profit.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13Renowned for brilliance at bartering, his knowledge of collectables
0:02:13 > 0:02:17and his sartorial elegance it's the auctioneer's auctioneer...
0:02:21 > 0:02:25And John's rival today is the irrepressible cheeky chappy
0:02:25 > 0:02:28who travels the globe dancing up a deal.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30He could charm the angels from heaven.
0:02:30 > 0:02:31Why, it's...
0:02:34 > 0:02:37They've each got £750 worth of their own euros to spend
0:02:37 > 0:02:40and all the profits go to their chosen charities.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44So, bonne chance John Cameron and Mark Franks.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48It's time to put your money where your mouth is.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51Good morning, Mr Franks. Hello, John. Up bright and early again.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53You look very French. I'm trying to blend in.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57But this is probably where it will end because my French is pretty poor.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00Oh, mine's really good...ish.
0:03:00 > 0:03:05Money, the important thing. Do you have it? £750 worth of euros.
0:03:05 > 0:03:10A plan for the day, Mark? Ah! I haven't really got a plan of action.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14I want to get in and get on and tear around at breakneck speed.
0:03:14 > 0:03:15That's me.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18My strategy today is to buy things that when I wake up tomorrow
0:03:18 > 0:03:21I don't think, "Why did I buy that?" MARK LAUGHS
0:03:21 > 0:03:22Some hope.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24I've had my coffee and I've had my croissant.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26I'll see you a bit later. All right, mate. Let's track on.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30So they've marked their maps and decided on their territories.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33And as our two antiques explorers attempt to navigate their way
0:03:33 > 0:03:37around, John is hoping to unearth the rare and remarkable.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40I'm looking for different things here today. Things I can't buy at home.
0:03:40 > 0:03:44I like research, and buying unusual things forces you to
0:03:44 > 0:03:47get into the books and get on the internet and learn something.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50And that's half the fun of buying here.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53And you know, also, I don't mind making mistakes because you show me
0:03:53 > 0:03:57a man that made no mistakes and I'll show you a man that knows nothing.
0:03:57 > 0:03:59The wise words of a veteran.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03But Mark, as ever, has his own route to success.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06Now, this is the end of the market.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10I've rushed down here to get away from John, to start at the end.
0:04:10 > 0:04:11Does that make any sense to you?
0:04:11 > 0:04:13Everyone starts at the tea stall
0:04:13 > 0:04:16because you all have a cup of tea before you start buying.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19We've rushed down this end so we can start here.
0:04:19 > 0:04:23John's a bit panicky about France. I'm not. Let's crack on.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25Tout a l'heure!
0:04:26 > 0:04:27En garde.
0:04:29 > 0:04:31My goodness, there's no holding Franksy back.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33Call 999, this man's on fire.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36Even the dogs are running for cover with this crazy
0:04:36 > 0:04:38Englishman on the loose.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42John, however, is single-mindedly focused on the task in hand.
0:04:42 > 0:04:43A man on a mission.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46So, no surprise he's the first to discover some potential
0:04:46 > 0:04:49treasure in the form of a silver serving dish.
0:04:49 > 0:04:52THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:04:57 > 0:04:59Well, his French may be a little rusty
0:04:59 > 0:05:02but that's not going to stop him as John rises to the occasion,
0:05:02 > 0:05:06securing his silver bread plate for £13.64.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08I've just made an interesting purchase.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11Silver-plated, I think it's probably a bread basket.
0:05:11 > 0:05:12Definitely for the table here.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15Love the design. Very stylish. I ended up getting it for 15 euros.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17It's a snip.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19Looking at the actual design, it's very geometric.
0:05:19 > 0:05:20It's very modern looking.
0:05:20 > 0:05:24The earliest for me that that could be is probably 1920s or '30s.
0:05:24 > 0:05:27But it could quite equally be '50s, as well.
0:05:27 > 0:05:31But I've made a cardinal error today. I didn't bring my jeweller's loupe.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33Big mistake.
0:05:33 > 0:05:36I'm always telling people, check your kit before you go off to a sale
0:05:36 > 0:05:40and I have made the cardinal error. So I've had to take a chance.
0:05:40 > 0:05:43There is a little mark right on the foot here, which,
0:05:43 > 0:05:46because I've forgotten my loupe, I don't know what it says.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48But that's exciting.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50It means there's going to be some sort of element of surprise
0:05:50 > 0:05:54still left with the piece, but at 15 euros, I think it's a snip.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57Setting off on a voyage without your equipment is a schoolboy error,
0:05:57 > 0:06:00John, and you'll have to wait until you get home to see
0:06:00 > 0:06:02if you've dodged a bullet there. Mark, on the other hand,
0:06:02 > 0:06:04is not going to have to squint with his next item.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07Have you any idea what this is for?
0:06:07 > 0:06:09It's from the trains, apparently.
0:06:09 > 0:06:10I've never seen one before in my life.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13Second class, first class.
0:06:14 > 0:06:19Isn't it lovely? 30 euros, about 27 quid.
0:06:19 > 0:06:22THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:06:24 > 0:06:271950s, 1950s.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29Should I buy it? Tell me, do I buy it?
0:06:30 > 0:06:31THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:06:31 > 0:06:34OK. OK. I'm buying it. I've got to buy it.
0:06:34 > 0:06:3630 euros, 27 quid.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41And unfortunately John Cameron came second
0:06:41 > 0:06:44and the winner by a long way was Mr Franks.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46First.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49Yes, Franksy is on top form as he jumps his first hurdle,
0:06:49 > 0:06:52getting his train sign for £27.27.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55And now he's full steam ahead towards another bargain.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58A salvaged work cabinet.
0:06:58 > 0:07:03This industrial look is really in fashion.
0:07:03 > 0:07:08So you get a metal cupboard like this. 1920s, something like that.
0:07:08 > 0:07:13Sandblast it, polish it. It comes up really shiny.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15That's 120 euros which is over 100 quid.
0:07:15 > 0:07:18That's 80 euros, which is about 70 quid.
0:07:18 > 0:07:20THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:07:27 > 0:07:29It's OK. You get it.
0:07:29 > 0:07:30Merci beaucoup.
0:07:30 > 0:07:31Bravo, Mark.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34Haggling is like a second language to London's finest export,
0:07:34 > 0:07:38as he gets his metal cabinet for the sum of £72.73.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40OK, so picture the scene.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44You've got a big flat in Hackney, somewhere like that.
0:07:44 > 0:07:45Very empty, brick walls. Very minimal. This, all shiny.
0:07:45 > 0:07:45You've got a big flat in Hackney, somewhere like that.
0:07:45 > 0:07:51Very empty, brick walls. Very minimal. This, all shiny.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53Gunmetal shiny. Cool.
0:07:55 > 0:07:56I hope.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00So, while Mark looks to the skies, hoping for some divine assistance,
0:08:00 > 0:08:02John is hoping he has found something that could see him
0:08:02 > 0:08:03a slice of the profits.
0:08:03 > 0:08:08It is a silver-plated cake slice. There we are. Rather nice.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10Very stylish, in fact.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12The actual design of that, it has a geometric feel about it.
0:08:12 > 0:08:17Kind of suggesting to me it's probably Art Deco, interwar period.
0:08:17 > 0:08:201920s, late '20s or '30s.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23And it does have a name inside the box. Rene Vignand.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26I have to confess, it doesn't mean anything to me.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28Could just be a retailer's box.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31May well be a maker, but it gives me something to research
0:08:31 > 0:08:32when I get back.
0:08:32 > 0:08:3640 euros for my cake slice. Who says you can't have your cake and eat it?
0:08:36 > 0:08:40Yes, John gets his silver serving slice for £36.36.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44And with that John and Mark are level pegging with two items apiece.
0:08:44 > 0:08:48But John's hoping to edge into the lead as he's already seen
0:08:48 > 0:08:49a third potential purchase.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55This is rather nice. Looks like some sort of notepad cover.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00It's got velvet on the bottom, silver-plated.
0:09:00 > 0:09:01THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:09:03 > 0:09:0445. 45.
0:09:04 > 0:09:0535?
0:09:07 > 0:09:0840.
0:09:08 > 0:09:1040? 40.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15Yes, and with his masterful use of French language John adds
0:09:15 > 0:09:17another bit of treasure to his haul.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22Getting his silver notepad holder for £36.36.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25I've just bought this. It's a blotter for your scribe.
0:09:25 > 0:09:30You put a writing pad in here for a very sophisticated lady's
0:09:30 > 0:09:31writing desk.
0:09:31 > 0:09:32It's silver-plated.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36Love this wavy line, engine-turned design on the front of there.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39I think that probably dates from the 1950s.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42And when you open it up you can see it has
0:09:42 > 0:09:44the label of Christian Dior there.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48Great couture house, and at 40 euros I don't think that's expensive.
0:09:48 > 0:09:49It's a classy item.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52It's fairly unusual, and I think that's going to give me a profit.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55John there, breezing through the buying
0:09:55 > 0:09:58while Mark is getting concerned that he may have been blown off course.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00I'm starting to get a bit worried
0:10:00 > 0:10:02because I'm getting nearer to the tea stall.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04And it won't be long before we bump into John and he's bound to say,
0:10:04 > 0:10:07"I've done really well."
0:10:07 > 0:10:10So, I'm really concentrating. We better crack on.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12No, John would never gloat. Well, maybe.
0:10:12 > 0:10:15But for now he's more concerned about keeping his head
0:10:15 > 0:10:16above the water.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19The market's now in full swing and as you can see it's getting very,
0:10:19 > 0:10:21very busy here.
0:10:21 > 0:10:22So, got to start picking up the pace
0:10:22 > 0:10:25because other people are here searching out those bargains.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28Yes, as if this challenge wasn't hard enough already,
0:10:28 > 0:10:30our daring dealers have to battle each other
0:10:30 > 0:10:32and the crowds, who are all looking to bag
0:10:32 > 0:10:36a bargain at one of Paris's most popular antiques markets.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40But, has Mark managed to steer his way into more prosperous waters?
0:10:40 > 0:10:41This stall...
0:10:42 > 0:10:45..is the best thing I've found all day.
0:10:45 > 0:10:50These are stamps and presses. They're for lots of different uses.
0:10:50 > 0:10:55These are made of steel. This would have been, perhaps, put in a press.
0:10:55 > 0:10:57Piece of steel go over the top, light thin steel.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00Push down, then this raised impression would have been
0:11:00 > 0:11:03a top of a box, for example.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05These ones I've chosen.
0:11:05 > 0:11:06THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:11:13 > 0:11:15Yes, Franksy makes his mark on this competition,
0:11:15 > 0:11:21picking up the steel factory stamps for the costly sum of £227.27.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24If you've got a paperweight on a big posh desk,
0:11:24 > 0:11:26can you think of anything nicer than that?
0:11:27 > 0:11:32This is over 100 years old. I would buy the lot. I am so pleased.
0:11:32 > 0:11:35Yes, well, your budget won't stretch quite that far, Mark.
0:11:35 > 0:11:38And John seems to be living in a fairytale world too,
0:11:38 > 0:11:41as he spots a genuine glass slipper.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43Liqueur, liqueur.
0:11:44 > 0:11:4840 euros. 40. Yeah?
0:11:48 > 0:11:50Oui.
0:11:50 > 0:11:55So, John gets his glass shoe for £36.36, but what exactly is it?
0:11:55 > 0:11:59I've just bought this novelty glass slipper.
0:11:59 > 0:12:02The gentleman told me it has a liqueur inside.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04I was kind of hoping it was perfume.
0:12:04 > 0:12:07It would have been quite sought after back home.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11Really like that. Condition is good. 40 euros was the price.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13Mark Franks, I shall go to the ball.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15MUSIC: "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo" by Verna Felton
0:12:15 > 0:12:17So, as our very own Prince Charming heads off,
0:12:17 > 0:12:21it's not long before he bumps into the real belle of the ball.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24Mr Franks. I wondered when I was going to bump into you.
0:12:24 > 0:12:27Where have you been? I've been crying. Have you been down there?
0:12:27 > 0:12:29Yeah, I started at the other end, worked my way back.
0:12:29 > 0:12:32I haven't been down there. I've been all the way up here.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35So, how are you finding it? Truth or lies? You know we like the truth.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37The truth is, it's quite hard work, mate.
0:12:37 > 0:12:40There's some really good things down that end.
0:12:40 > 0:12:42Is that the dear end?
0:12:42 > 0:12:44I think it's all dear. In my opinion it's all a bit dear.
0:12:44 > 0:12:45Down here is not too bad.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48I've bought items, I just haven't spent a lot of money. Gosh.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51Maybe that's a sign of something. Listen, I'd love to stop and talk.
0:12:51 > 0:12:53You go that way, I'll go that way. See you later.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56Keen to crack on, our two star performers head off to
0:12:56 > 0:13:00discover new territory. So, let's take a moment to check on the spending
0:13:00 > 0:13:03and to see who's taking centre stage and who's waiting in the wings.
0:13:05 > 0:13:10John and Mark each had up to £750 worth of their own euros to spend.
0:13:10 > 0:13:13John has bought four items at this point, spending...
0:13:19 > 0:13:21Mark has only made three deals at this point
0:13:21 > 0:13:24but has spent considerably more. Parting with...
0:13:31 > 0:13:34John seems to have got off to a much better start,
0:13:34 > 0:13:36spending less but buying more.
0:13:36 > 0:13:40And he's feeling confident after his early triumphs.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43Now, this is the avenue that Mark was walking down today
0:13:43 > 0:13:45and when I bumped into him he's struggling.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47He's really struggling to buy some items.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49Perhaps giving him first choice of where
0:13:49 > 0:13:51he went was actually a blessing in disguise
0:13:51 > 0:13:54because where I started this morning I made quite a few purchases.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58Hm, so while John tries to capitalise on his strong start,
0:13:58 > 0:14:02Mark is moving into a neighbourhood where he feels much more at home.
0:14:02 > 0:14:03I think we're at the cheap end of town now.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07This is where you can, if you're lucky...
0:14:08 > 0:14:11..really strike gold.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15But now I'm in overdrive of concentration.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17So, Mark's raising his game to a whole new level,
0:14:17 > 0:14:22but it's John who's first to sniff out another potential buy.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25I've just spotted a little 19th century decanter box here.
0:14:25 > 0:14:31Missing its interior, nicely made out. Nicely made. Good veneers.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33Little bit of damage to the top but quite a nice thing.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36I might be able to buy the glasses and things to go in it
0:14:36 > 0:14:37if I've still got enough money left.
0:14:37 > 0:14:39The lady here doesn't want to be on camera
0:14:39 > 0:14:42so I'm going to nip off and see if we can strike a deal.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45And the luck keeps flowing for The Hammer, as he manages to get hold
0:14:45 > 0:14:49of his wooden decanter box for 100 euros.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52Which converts to £90.91.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54It dates from the 19th century and is French.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57We've got walnut, inside we've got some maple.
0:14:57 > 0:14:59It's got some nice stringing as well here.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02Only criticism, we've got a bit of a split in the top there
0:15:02 > 0:15:05and it does require a bit of a polish.
0:15:05 > 0:15:06We can open it up.
0:15:06 > 0:15:10Little clever catch here which locks this inside
0:15:10 > 0:15:12but you press the button and that comes out
0:15:12 > 0:15:15and actually sits up on top there.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17But what we need now is to find the inside.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20This would have originally had four little liqueur bottles.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22Probably gilded and cut glass.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25And a set of, I think, 12 glasses to go in there.
0:15:25 > 0:15:28Sadly, the contents has long disappeared.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30And probably been drunk, as well.
0:15:30 > 0:15:32So I'm going to have a look around the fair now to see
0:15:32 > 0:15:35if we can find a set of glasses, possibly - it would be a miracle
0:15:35 > 0:15:38if we could find four decanters to go in there, as well.
0:15:38 > 0:15:42And it's not long before John spots exactly what he's looking for
0:15:42 > 0:15:44and would you believe it, they're just two stalls away.
0:15:44 > 0:15:52How much are these, sir? I can do 90. I can do 90 for you.
0:15:53 > 0:15:56You have 12. Can we do better? Can we do...
0:15:56 > 0:15:58THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:16:01 > 0:16:05It's impossible. I can do 80. 80.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:16:07 > 0:16:1060, that's five each.
0:16:12 > 0:16:13Mon ami?
0:16:18 > 0:16:19THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:16:19 > 0:16:26That's 70. 65. 65, we got there in the end. 65 euros.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28I've had to concede ground.
0:16:28 > 0:16:33We've got a set of 12 glasses there, which is a miracle.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36John had to use all his British charm and most of his French
0:16:36 > 0:16:39vocabulary, but he managed to get the 12 glasses for £59.09.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45And it's not only John who is splashing the cash,
0:16:45 > 0:16:51as Mark manages to pick up a bronze French bulldog statue for £45.45.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53Couple of French bulldogs.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56I don't think it's the oldest thing in the world.
0:16:56 > 0:16:5950 euros, not a lot of money.
0:16:59 > 0:17:04I've got a mate that's got a French bulldog. And...he's got a few quid.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07I might be able to get a profit out of him.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10Watch this space.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13Woof! Yes, that dog's French, Mark, he won't understand you.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16But, Franksy still speaks the language of profit
0:17:16 > 0:17:21as he conjures up a magic deal and buys a set of playing cards for 91p.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27That was rubbish, wasn't it?
0:17:27 > 0:17:28Yeah, it seriously was.
0:17:28 > 0:17:31And as the day draws on, both of our sellers are going to have to
0:17:31 > 0:17:32pull something out of the bag.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35Though John is just hoping he can keep control of his impulses.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38This is the time of the day where I always make that one last
0:17:38 > 0:17:40purchase that I later regret.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43Get home and think, "Why on earth have I bought that?"
0:17:43 > 0:17:45So I'm trying to resist doing that but at the same time,
0:17:45 > 0:17:47I am still itching to buy something.
0:17:47 > 0:17:49Well, you can get an ointment for that.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52Anyway, Mark is not going to let such ailments worry him
0:17:52 > 0:17:55as he cuts his way into another negotiation.
0:17:55 > 0:17:55THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:18:03 > 0:18:05No messing around. 20 euros.
0:18:05 > 0:18:06HE SPEAKS FRENCH
0:18:07 > 0:18:12Right, what a find. It's advertising. It's made of wood.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15Probably 80 years old.
0:18:15 > 0:18:20Smashing, 20 euros. I'm so sharp I could cut myself.
0:18:20 > 0:18:23Yes, Mark saw profit all over that purchase, as he picks up
0:18:23 > 0:18:24his advertising ware for £18.18.
0:18:27 > 0:18:30And John has got his work cut out keeping up with his rival,
0:18:30 > 0:18:33as he decides whether or not to splash out
0:18:33 > 0:18:36an a set of two carved figures.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40I'm looking at these two bronzes. They're mounted on marble bases.
0:18:40 > 0:18:42They're quite stylized.
0:18:42 > 0:18:47The actual way they've been sculpted reminds me of probably the 1920s,
0:18:47 > 0:18:48something like that.
0:18:50 > 0:18:51Best price?
0:18:53 > 0:18:55220.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58220.
0:18:58 > 0:19:00THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:19:03 > 0:19:07Another thing that I'd like to keep but sadly, I can't.
0:19:07 > 0:19:09Milo is the sculptor's name.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12Gentleman here is using them as bookends,
0:19:12 > 0:19:16but I think they're quite nice. I've paid 200 euros for them.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19It's a big purchase, but I'm quite hopeful
0:19:19 > 0:19:22we'll find out something good about these and get them away at a profit.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27Well, let's hope they do carve a big return as these are John's
0:19:27 > 0:19:30most expensive purchase of the day, coming in at £181.82.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36But for now, it's time to relax and have a good old scratch,
0:19:36 > 0:19:39as both our experts are all bought up.
0:19:39 > 0:19:43However, before they return home let's see what they've both spent.
0:19:43 > 0:19:48John and Mark both started the day with £750 worth of euros.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50John has made a total of seven deals and spent...
0:19:53 > 0:19:56Mark bought only six items and spent a total of...
0:19:59 > 0:20:03But, this is all about who is going to make the biggest profit.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05So they pack their bags,
0:20:05 > 0:20:08but before our two experts set off for home, time for a quick
0:20:08 > 0:20:10look at what they'll both be bringing back to the mother ship.
0:20:10 > 0:20:12John, what's happened?
0:20:12 > 0:20:15We've come to Paris and it's like a scrap metal exhibition.
0:20:15 > 0:20:16What's going on?
0:20:16 > 0:20:19I don't know, but I'm not sure whether I love that or hate it.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23When I've cleaned it and polished it this will be brilliant.
0:20:23 > 0:20:27This, loving it. I got that for 100 euros.
0:20:27 > 0:20:28It didn't have its contents
0:20:28 > 0:20:32but I have managed to find 12 glasses of the period.
0:20:32 > 0:20:36However, I was all pleased with myself that I found them.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39They fit, they're in perfect condition, but the lid doesn't shut.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41They're a touch too tall. Just slam it.
0:20:41 > 0:20:44So I'll have to do a little bit of a restoration job.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46But do tell me about the railway sign here.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49Fits on the side of a carriage, and it spins round
0:20:49 > 0:20:51so the guard can actually say it's first class or second class.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54And it's got your position on it. Second.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56I was thinking first class for me, second class for you.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00But what we need to do is wrap this stuff up and get back to Blighty.
0:21:00 > 0:21:03I think I'll bid you bon voyage. Ohhh... "Bonnet de douche"(!)
0:21:07 > 0:21:09So, with a foreign shopping spree over, our boys
0:21:09 > 0:21:14exchange their euros and head home to plot their sales strategies.
0:21:14 > 0:21:17Back at Cameron HQ in Portsmouth, John is eyeing up his wares
0:21:17 > 0:21:19and liking what he sees.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22Well, I'm back from France suitably rested and refreshed.
0:21:22 > 0:21:25And I'm just reflecting on the items I bought there.
0:21:25 > 0:21:30My favourite item has to be the liqueur box. It's a classy item.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32It does require a bit of polishing,
0:21:32 > 0:21:36and I need to move this flange here in about half an inch
0:21:36 > 0:21:39just because it's prevented the lid from sitting down on these glasses.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42I'm a bit of a dab hand when it comes to furniture restoration
0:21:42 > 0:21:46and polishing, so this is a job I can tackle.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49I need to find four decanters to go in there.
0:21:49 > 0:21:50The antique ones I've found?
0:21:50 > 0:21:53Well, I haven't found a set that even fit yet,
0:21:53 > 0:21:56I'll even look into getting four made.
0:21:56 > 0:22:00The rest of my items here, well, my favourite has to be these bronzes.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03I've shown a couple of people already, they like them, hmm,
0:22:03 > 0:22:04they're going to come back to me.
0:22:04 > 0:22:09Now, bargain of the day had to be this silver-plated table basket.
0:22:09 > 0:22:10I did notice a little mark on here,
0:22:10 > 0:22:13and as you remember, I forgot my jeweller's loupe.
0:22:13 > 0:22:14Well, I've had a look.
0:22:14 > 0:22:18There is a name on there, and I will be able to have a look, see if I can
0:22:18 > 0:22:21find something out there, but at 15 euros that's going to clean up beautifully,
0:22:21 > 0:22:24and I think there's definitely a profit in that.
0:22:24 > 0:22:28But also I love this, this silver-plated notebook,
0:22:28 > 0:22:29a very classy item.
0:22:29 > 0:22:33And then you've got my slice and the glass bottle.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35Again, I had some interest in this,
0:22:35 > 0:22:38so I'm pretty sure I'm going to get out of this with a nice profit.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42Yes, John's got his selling blueprint all mapped out.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44Cool, calm - he won't miss a trick
0:22:44 > 0:22:46when it comes to making a profit.
0:22:46 > 0:22:47But what about Mark?
0:22:47 > 0:22:50Beneath that lad-about-town exterior,
0:22:50 > 0:22:52is there a master tactician at work?
0:22:52 > 0:22:56I've got to be honest, I found Paris a little on the expensive side.
0:22:56 > 0:22:59I kept asking prices and found it a bit dear.
0:22:59 > 0:23:01My playing cards, they are my favourite.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04I've got a mate who's a magician and he loves a pack of playing cards.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06I don't even know if he's been to France,
0:23:06 > 0:23:09so I've got a feeling he's going to want to buy those.
0:23:09 > 0:23:12The metal cabinet is going to need a lot of work,
0:23:12 > 0:23:15and if I get it right, it'll be a huge profit.
0:23:15 > 0:23:19The lovely big advertising sign was reasonable at 20 euros.
0:23:19 > 0:23:24I've got someone in mind, so...hmm, watch this space.
0:23:24 > 0:23:28French bulldogs. My mate loves French bulldogs.
0:23:28 > 0:23:30So all I've got to do now is convince him to buy it.
0:23:30 > 0:23:32The train sign.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35It's a rare item, it'll either really do well
0:23:35 > 0:23:38or...I'll be lucky to get my money back.
0:23:38 > 0:23:43The stamps are beautiful, I've really got to do some homework
0:23:43 > 0:23:44and get these right.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47There could be a great profit, but it's got to be the right person.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50John Cameron, I think you're in trouble here.
0:23:50 > 0:23:53Well, don't count your chickens, Franksy.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56Gentleman, start your engines and tap up your contacts,
0:23:56 > 0:23:58as this race is under way.
0:23:58 > 0:24:01There's plenty of ground to cover before the winner takes the lap of honour,
0:24:01 > 0:24:06and remember, no deal will be done until it's sealed with a handshake.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09In Southsea, John's first away from the pits,
0:24:09 > 0:24:11looking to turn two items into profit.
0:24:11 > 0:24:15He's brought his cake slice and silver serving dish to Dan,
0:24:15 > 0:24:18a cake-maker who's looking for some new tools for his trade.
0:24:18 > 0:24:20Dan has seen photographs,
0:24:20 > 0:24:23he's more interested in the slice than the basket, so - will I get
0:24:23 > 0:24:27two sales away here and my profits rise, or will it be sour dough?
0:24:27 > 0:24:31Well, it's a tactical move to bring both items, as John is hoping
0:24:31 > 0:24:34the serving dish will be more impressive in real life.
0:24:35 > 0:24:40The dish set him back £13.64 and the slice cost John £36.36,
0:24:40 > 0:24:43but will they sell like hot cakes?
0:24:43 > 0:24:44Good morning, Dan. You all right?
0:24:44 > 0:24:47Order book is busy, cos I've come to take some money from you.
0:24:47 > 0:24:48HE CHUCKLES
0:24:48 > 0:24:52You hope. I hope, yes, I hope. I brought this first.
0:24:52 > 0:24:56I thought it was very stylish. It is. It's very much Art Deco.
0:24:56 > 0:24:58When I bought it I wasn't aware,
0:24:58 > 0:25:01because I had forgotten my jeweller's loupe, that there's a mark there.
0:25:01 > 0:25:03And I did look it up,
0:25:03 > 0:25:07and it's the touchmark of Charles d'Enfert and Louis Ravinet.
0:25:07 > 0:25:11Now, those are two quite important silversmiths around the
0:25:11 > 0:25:13late 19th century.
0:25:13 > 0:25:17The design of it, I'd say, is Art Deco, for me that's 1930s.
0:25:17 > 0:25:23The other piece was the slice. Again, Art Deco in style.
0:25:23 > 0:25:24I like this.
0:25:24 > 0:25:27I liked this instantly when you showed it to me.
0:25:27 > 0:25:30So, do you think we might be able to do a deal on this?
0:25:30 > 0:25:33We can come to some sort of...arrangement for the two.
0:25:33 > 0:25:38I think we're looking at about 120 quid. I'm thinking...about 70.
0:25:38 > 0:25:39Could you go to £100?
0:25:40 > 0:25:43Not really. What can I do to make it £90?
0:25:44 > 0:25:47If you can make a cupcake bouquet as good as mine...
0:25:47 > 0:25:49Oh, right, OK. ..I'll give you 90.
0:25:49 > 0:25:52If it doesn't look as good as mine, call it 80.
0:25:52 > 0:25:54So we'll shake hands at that deal, right?
0:25:54 > 0:25:58Yes, move over Mary Berry, John's about to step up to the plate
0:25:58 > 0:26:00and enter the ferocious world of baking.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02Mmm, looking stylish, John.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05What we're trying to imitate here is a flower.
0:26:05 > 0:26:07It's very simple.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09I've put these cupcakes onto a stick,
0:26:09 > 0:26:10and I'm just going to start in the middle
0:26:10 > 0:26:15and follow it round...and all it does is create the effect of a rose.
0:26:15 > 0:26:16Brilliant.
0:26:18 > 0:26:22That's it. Now lift, and then just follow it round.
0:26:22 > 0:26:24Nice and slow and controlled.
0:26:24 > 0:26:27You're playing for high stakes, John, your profits are on the line.
0:26:27 > 0:26:30Not bad. Not bad, first attempt.
0:26:30 > 0:26:33Although I am shaking a little bit. Hold it together, John!
0:26:33 > 0:26:37..make a real pig's ear of this. I don't think that's too bad.
0:26:37 > 0:26:43I think I've earned that tenner! I'm not going to argue. So, 90 quid?
0:26:43 > 0:26:45OK, 90. Good man.
0:26:45 > 0:26:49And that deal nets John a tasty £40 profit on his two items,
0:26:49 > 0:26:52and gives him some food for thought.
0:26:52 > 0:26:53Know what? I see a new career.
0:26:53 > 0:26:56"Cameron's Cupcakes." Got a ring to it.
0:26:56 > 0:26:59So, John's hoping to have his cake and eat it, and with that
0:26:59 > 0:27:03double-dealing The Hammer's off to a flying start and in pole position.
0:27:03 > 0:27:07But in Essex, Mark's hounding his rival, and has come to see
0:27:07 > 0:27:10a man about a dog, and there's a pooch who can't wait to meet him.
0:27:10 > 0:27:16I'm in Banstead to see my mate David, who likes French bulldogs.
0:27:16 > 0:27:19In fact, his wife does, he's not that mad on them,
0:27:19 > 0:27:22but I'm hoping to sell him this and make a profit.
0:27:22 > 0:27:24Here we go.
0:27:25 > 0:27:28Mark's bulldog sculpture cost him £45.45.
0:27:28 > 0:27:32Dave and Debbie love their dogs, but will they love Franksy's?
0:27:32 > 0:27:35So I saw this and I thought you might quite like it.
0:27:35 > 0:27:38It might remind you of your dog, you've had a couple, haven't you?
0:27:38 > 0:27:40Yeah, we had two, Jasper and Jack.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42Well, funnily enough this is called...
0:27:42 > 0:27:44FRENCH ACCENT: ..Jasper, and this is called Jacques.
0:27:44 > 0:27:47It's not the most exciting thing in the world... Or the oldest.
0:27:47 > 0:27:49Yeah, it's older than you or I.
0:27:49 > 0:27:51How much is it?
0:27:51 > 0:27:53See, this is what I like, a woman that cuts to the chase.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56What d'you think, Debbie, 70 quid?
0:27:56 > 0:27:5850?
0:27:58 > 0:28:0060? 50's a good price.
0:28:00 > 0:28:04Mmm. 50. More than what I'd give.
0:28:04 > 0:28:07Well, in that case you've got a deal, I can't argue with that!
0:28:07 > 0:28:12So Mark's dogged determination for profit earned him only £4.55.
0:28:13 > 0:28:17Debbie - cracking buyer. Dave - hard work.
0:28:17 > 0:28:20Listen, I made a profit, and that's what it's all about.
0:28:20 > 0:28:23IMPERSONATES DOG: Can I have a biscuit now?
0:28:23 > 0:28:25So, as Mark licks his wounds, his rival is
0:28:25 > 0:28:30back in Southsea, where he's already lined up his next sale.
0:28:30 > 0:28:32John has tracked down Abigail.
0:28:32 > 0:28:35She loves her vintage fashion collectibles, and he's
0:28:35 > 0:28:40brought along his couture notepad holder that set him back £36.36.
0:28:40 > 0:28:43Well, thank you for inviting me into your home, Abigail. No problem.
0:28:43 > 0:28:48And I was asking around for a potential buyer for my notepad here
0:28:48 > 0:28:51and your name kept coming up as somebody that's mad about vintage.
0:28:51 > 0:28:52Absolutely.
0:28:52 > 0:28:56I'm hoping you're going to like this. OK. All right?
0:28:56 > 0:29:00Beautiful. So, made for a desktop, I would have said. Mmm.
0:29:00 > 0:29:05Very pretty, how old do you think it is? I would have said it's got to be...
0:29:05 > 0:29:071980s is my guess.
0:29:07 > 0:29:08Yeah, that's what I'd say, I mean,
0:29:08 > 0:29:13they have lots of collectables like trinket boxes and compacts,
0:29:13 > 0:29:16but I've never seen anything like this by Christian Dior.
0:29:17 > 0:29:19So what do you think of it stylistically?
0:29:19 > 0:29:23I think it's very beautiful. How's your bargaining? Terrible.
0:29:23 > 0:29:25HE LAUGHS You know what?
0:29:25 > 0:29:27I'm not going to ask stupid money,
0:29:27 > 0:29:29and I think I probably could ask silly money just
0:29:29 > 0:29:32because of what it is, but I'm thinking about £120, something like that.
0:29:32 > 0:29:37For you, maybe 100? £100? Yeah, I'd pay £100 for it.
0:29:37 > 0:29:39How could I possibly say no?
0:29:39 > 0:29:43And that deal nets John a profit of £63.64.
0:29:44 > 0:29:47Well, Abigail absolutely fell in love with that piece
0:29:47 > 0:29:49and I made over £60 profit.
0:29:49 > 0:29:52Mr Franks, don't write me off just yet.
0:29:53 > 0:29:55No, he'd be a fool to do that, John.
0:29:55 > 0:29:57What with your skill with confectionery
0:29:57 > 0:29:59and your charm with the ladies -
0:29:59 > 0:30:02why, you're the very essence of a debonair dealer.
0:30:02 > 0:30:05Whereas Franksy - well, he's more your man's man.
0:30:05 > 0:30:06Where are you now, Mark?
0:30:06 > 0:30:10I'm at the pub - not for a beer, but to meet a mate of mine.
0:30:10 > 0:30:12He's a very TRICKY customer,
0:30:12 > 0:30:15let's hope I can magic these cards
0:30:15 > 0:30:18into his pocket in exchange for cash.
0:30:18 > 0:30:21Mark is meeting Terry, a magician, and hoping to conjure up
0:30:21 > 0:30:26a profit on the playing cards that he spent just 91 pence on.
0:30:26 > 0:30:28You're the top magician that I know in the world,
0:30:28 > 0:30:31so I thought you might be interested in buying 'em, any good?
0:30:31 > 0:30:34As much as you can offer. £30? Done deal, lovely.
0:30:34 > 0:30:36I'll show you a trick though.
0:30:36 > 0:30:38MARK SIGHS Can't I just have the 30 quid?
0:30:38 > 0:30:40No, I'll show you a trick, cos if I show you the trick
0:30:40 > 0:30:43and you can't get it, we'll get it down to £20.
0:30:43 > 0:30:47OK, so if I guess how you do the trick I get it 30 quid, yeah?
0:30:47 > 0:30:49I'm going to show you this in slow-mo.
0:30:49 > 0:30:51Two coins, a 50p and a £2 coin, I'm going
0:30:51 > 0:30:53to pass my hands over like this, watch.
0:30:53 > 0:30:55The 50p has disappeared, it's gone.
0:30:57 > 0:31:00How on earth did you do that?!
0:31:00 > 0:31:03We're down to £20 now. We are down to £20, but as a matter of fact...
0:31:03 > 0:31:06Give us your credit card. Yeah, go on then.
0:31:06 > 0:31:09Put your credit card on top of the pack. Yeah.
0:31:09 > 0:31:11And if I show you another trick, that makes it £10, don't it?
0:31:13 > 0:31:16MARK STAMMERS
0:31:16 > 0:31:19Why you done that? Magic.
0:31:19 > 0:31:22So, a profit of £9.09. "Not a lot!"
0:31:22 > 0:31:25Let's hope he remembered to get his credit card back though.
0:31:31 > 0:31:34I thought I had 30 quid and I've ended up with a tenner.
0:31:35 > 0:31:36I'm so confused.
0:31:38 > 0:31:41Yes, and in that state of confusion he goes on and sells his
0:31:41 > 0:31:47train sign to a railway enthusiast for a small loss of £2.27.
0:31:47 > 0:31:50So, while Franksy pulls himself together, it's time to see
0:31:50 > 0:31:54who's got the magic touch, and who's selling is spelling disaster.
0:31:56 > 0:31:58John has so far sold three items
0:31:58 > 0:32:01and made £103.64.
0:32:01 > 0:32:03Mark has also sold three items,
0:32:03 > 0:32:08but he's trailing behind with a profit of £11.37.
0:32:10 > 0:32:12At this stage Mark is lagging behind,
0:32:12 > 0:32:14but don't bet against him just yet.
0:32:14 > 0:32:16Franksy will need to work hard to win this race,
0:32:16 > 0:32:18but he's nothing if not a grafter.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20And in this fast-paced world of antiques,
0:32:20 > 0:32:23fortunes can be made and lost in an instant.
0:32:23 > 0:32:26So, as Mark goes off to find his next perfect buyer,
0:32:26 > 0:32:28John is in Dorset.
0:32:28 > 0:32:31He's done his homework and is about to take the plunge
0:32:31 > 0:32:33with his bronze divers statues.
0:32:33 > 0:32:35He's found a dealer who he thinks will fall in love with
0:32:35 > 0:32:38the sculptures, that cost him just over £180.
0:32:40 > 0:32:43I'm at an antiques centre in Dorchester to see owner Martin
0:32:43 > 0:32:45with my bronze figures.
0:32:45 > 0:32:49Now, I paid just over £180 for them and I'm hoping to double my money,
0:32:49 > 0:32:52but I suspect Martin - being a dealer - wants to make a profit as well.
0:32:52 > 0:32:54So, will he have a limit?
0:32:56 > 0:33:00You've seen a photo of these bronze and marble statuettes,
0:33:00 > 0:33:02but what do you think?
0:33:02 > 0:33:04I think they're stunning, John.
0:33:04 > 0:33:06I think they're beautiful, beautiful things.
0:33:06 > 0:33:10Artist Max Milo, bronze foundry stamp here for Paris. Right.
0:33:10 > 0:33:17He was born 1939, his work is pretty much figural. So, of interest to you?
0:33:17 > 0:33:19It's all about money, isn't it?
0:33:19 > 0:33:23I reckon they ought to be worth about 500, what's your thought?
0:33:24 > 0:33:30I'd be happier...erm, nearer 300 or 350.
0:33:30 > 0:33:35How does 450 sound? Can we go somewhere in between? 400?
0:33:35 > 0:33:37400's fine. Yeah? Good man.
0:33:37 > 0:33:39Well, that sale went swimmingly,
0:33:39 > 0:33:43carving John a colossal profit of £218.18.
0:33:43 > 0:33:48So one thing's for sure, Franksy, my profits haven't taken a dip.
0:33:48 > 0:33:49No, they certainly haven't,
0:33:49 > 0:33:52and John's profit-making streak continues when he sells his
0:33:52 > 0:33:54novelty liqueur bottle to a contact
0:33:54 > 0:33:56who has an addiction to buying shoes,
0:33:56 > 0:33:59making a profit of £33.64.
0:33:59 > 0:34:03But in London, Franksy is determined to make his mark too.
0:34:03 > 0:34:07Remember the four stamps he bought, all with a different picture?
0:34:07 > 0:34:09Well, he's hoping to sell one of them to a friend
0:34:09 > 0:34:13because it's the spitting image of her beloved pet.
0:34:13 > 0:34:15So when I was in Paris I saw this,
0:34:15 > 0:34:20and I straightaway thought of my friend Helen, who's got a boxer dog.
0:34:20 > 0:34:21This is a boxer dog.
0:34:21 > 0:34:23She knows I'm coming to see her, but doesn't know why.
0:34:23 > 0:34:25So let's see how we get on.
0:34:26 > 0:34:29Oh, Buster, how are you, eh? Hello, boy.
0:34:29 > 0:34:30Come on, Helen, let's take a seat.
0:34:33 > 0:34:35Now, I've just come back from Paris.
0:34:35 > 0:34:39I found this, and I want to show it to you and see what you think.
0:34:41 > 0:34:45Ohh...Buster, it's Buster with his ears standing up.
0:34:45 > 0:34:48I just saw it... What is it, a weight?
0:34:48 > 0:34:51This was an original Victorian casting,
0:34:51 > 0:34:54so they would have put their metal in it and pushed it in,
0:34:54 > 0:34:57to either make a button or a lid of a box, or...
0:34:57 > 0:34:58Oh, I see.
0:34:58 > 0:35:00So it's a reverse proof.
0:35:00 > 0:35:06That'll go into the boxer collection - I have to say it's not huge, two or three.
0:35:06 > 0:35:09You make me an offer what you think's fair, and I'll say yes.
0:35:09 > 0:35:11I want to do it as a fair price, because I want you to
0:35:11 > 0:35:15always have a good feeling about this and own it for ever.
0:35:15 > 0:35:19£30. Sold. Are you happy? I'm happy, it's lovely.
0:35:19 > 0:35:23Tell you what, there's something really nice about that.
0:35:23 > 0:35:25I've known that dog since he's a puppy.
0:35:25 > 0:35:29Helen's happy, I'm happy - I'm over the moon.
0:35:29 > 0:35:31Yes, there's life in the old dog yet.
0:35:31 > 0:35:33Having sold one of the four stamps,
0:35:33 > 0:35:36Franksy goes straight on to sell a second stamp -
0:35:36 > 0:35:38the one with the boxing scenes -
0:35:38 > 0:35:41to a contact who was an amateur boxer, for £30.
0:35:41 > 0:35:44The remaining two stamps are bigger and more detailed,
0:35:44 > 0:35:49but they must bring in at least £85 each to make a profit.
0:35:49 > 0:35:53So, in Hatton Garden in London, Mark is visiting an old contact
0:35:53 > 0:35:57who trades precious metals and collects unusual metalwork.
0:35:57 > 0:35:59Franksy's hoping he'll cross his palm with silver
0:35:59 > 0:36:01for the remaining two stamps.
0:36:01 > 0:36:03IF he's granted security clearance.
0:36:03 > 0:36:06MUSIC: "Mission: Impossible" Theme by Lalo Schifrin
0:36:06 > 0:36:08Let me in, Steve. No, I'm not all right, I'm not happy.
0:36:10 > 0:36:13I don't like that. You can't get out now, you're in here.
0:36:13 > 0:36:16Listen, I normally see you for silver and gold,
0:36:16 > 0:36:19but today I've got something rather special, I bought these in Paris.
0:36:19 > 0:36:20OK.
0:36:20 > 0:36:22Get your eyes...around these.
0:36:25 > 0:36:29They're actually dyes, some type of dye, used for embossing,
0:36:29 > 0:36:31could be for anything.
0:36:31 > 0:36:33But nice things. Nice if they were silver.
0:36:33 > 0:36:36What I'm going to, I'm going to make you an offer.
0:36:36 > 0:36:41£40 each. Oh, I can't, Steve, I paid more than that for them!
0:36:41 > 0:36:46You can do better. My best, best...140. Ohhhh, that's a loss!
0:36:46 > 0:36:49150, my best, best offer.
0:36:49 > 0:36:51If I stay a bit longer we might get up to where I need to be.
0:36:51 > 0:36:55Can't get out though, that's the other thing. 180. Pretty please.
0:36:56 > 0:37:00Go on. Gentleman, thank you. Still can't get out.
0:37:00 > 0:37:02No, I still can't get out!
0:37:02 > 0:37:05Well fought, Mark, and you at least got out of the sale with
0:37:05 > 0:37:11a combined total profit of £12.73 on your four French stamps.
0:37:11 > 0:37:13On the Isle of Wight, John is in the final stages
0:37:13 > 0:37:16of rejuvenating his French decanter box, so it's
0:37:16 > 0:37:20time for him to splash the cash on some brand-new handmade glassware.
0:37:21 > 0:37:23The French decanter box has been restored,
0:37:23 > 0:37:25I've even got a key for the lock.
0:37:25 > 0:37:28The last piece of the jigsaw? The decanters.
0:37:28 > 0:37:31So he's meeting Ed and Carl, two glass-blowers.
0:37:31 > 0:37:36I've got four empty receptacles there, so we need four decanters.
0:37:36 > 0:37:41You guys are the experts and I'm really in your hands.
0:37:41 > 0:37:44Ed and Carl get to work using glass that's heated
0:37:44 > 0:37:46to over 1,000 degrees Celsius,
0:37:46 > 0:37:48and, using techniques over 2,000 years old,
0:37:48 > 0:37:52they'll make four decanters of exactly the same size.
0:37:52 > 0:37:56Watching this in the process is amazing. Artists at work.
0:37:56 > 0:38:00I'm literally blown away.
0:38:00 > 0:38:02These handmade decanters will cost John £100, and he's
0:38:02 > 0:38:07spent £40 restoring the box, all of which comes out of his budget.
0:38:07 > 0:38:11So, in total the set has cost John £290,
0:38:11 > 0:38:15all he needs to do now is sell it.
0:38:15 > 0:38:18So he's found a local restaurant owner with eclectic taste,
0:38:18 > 0:38:21who John hopes will spend big on the box.
0:38:21 > 0:38:24I'm in Woodmancote in West Sussex to meet restaurateur Johnny
0:38:24 > 0:38:27with my French satinwood decanter box,
0:38:27 > 0:38:31complete now with handmade glass decanters, what a beautiful thing.
0:38:31 > 0:38:34Johnny has an eye for antiques and he is an astute businessman,
0:38:34 > 0:38:37so I am expecting the run-around.
0:38:37 > 0:38:42John needs to make over £290 to get a profit. Will the cash flow today?
0:38:42 > 0:38:45Johnny, thank you for seeing me today, and I've got to say,
0:38:45 > 0:38:47loving the shirt. Thank you.
0:38:47 > 0:38:51This is the box I sent you pictures of. Now, it is lovely,
0:38:51 > 0:38:52it's mid-19th century,
0:38:52 > 0:38:56this is the sort of luxury goods that would have been very popular with
0:38:56 > 0:39:00the explosion of railways and travel for the first time, classy goods.
0:39:00 > 0:39:01Shall we open it up? Please.
0:39:01 > 0:39:07Got a key for it now. It's got a double-series lock, typically French.
0:39:07 > 0:39:10Open it up, voila, like that.
0:39:10 > 0:39:12Isn't it nice?
0:39:12 > 0:39:17I managed to find - only two stores along - 12 contemporary glasses.
0:39:17 > 0:39:21I found a glass-blower on the Isle of Wight, a real genius in fact,
0:39:21 > 0:39:23and he blew these by hand.
0:39:23 > 0:39:27But what are you thinking of it? I like it. It's what the price is.
0:39:27 > 0:39:31Something like that today...it's got to be £600 all day long.
0:39:31 > 0:39:36Well, I would have seen it...no more than 500. What about 550?
0:39:37 > 0:39:43525. 525, we're getting closer, Johnny. 540. 535.
0:39:43 > 0:39:46I'm happy with that, Johnny, happy with that.
0:39:46 > 0:39:47Break out the champagne,
0:39:47 > 0:39:52because that deal nets John a whopping profit of £245.
0:39:54 > 0:39:56And with that, John's all sold up,
0:39:56 > 0:39:58but has he done enough to take the lead?
0:39:58 > 0:40:01In London, Mark has also been beavering away.
0:40:01 > 0:40:04He's sold his hacksaw advertising piece to the owner of
0:40:04 > 0:40:07a tool shop for a small profit of £1.82.
0:40:10 > 0:40:14He's also found Adam, who runs an architectural salvage and design business,
0:40:14 > 0:40:18and Mark's already done a spot of salvaging on his cupboard.
0:40:18 > 0:40:20Do you remember when I was in Paris and I bought that
0:40:20 > 0:40:24horrible, dirty, old cabinet for about 70 quid?
0:40:24 > 0:40:29I've spent 30 quid on it to have it polished. Are you ready?
0:40:29 > 0:40:30Take a look at this.
0:40:30 > 0:40:35Wow! Bang! Boom, boom, bang!
0:40:35 > 0:40:38All I've got to do now is sell it.
0:40:38 > 0:40:43Mmm, after restoration costs Mark's cabinet set him back £102.73.
0:40:43 > 0:40:45Adam, I spoke to you on the phone.
0:40:45 > 0:40:50All I can tell you is I bought it in Paris, it was painted,
0:40:50 > 0:40:51I've had it sanded down,
0:40:51 > 0:40:54I'm thinking it's probably 80, 100 years old.
0:40:54 > 0:40:59Yeah, it's a totally commercial, residential size,
0:40:59 > 0:41:02might go into a fashion store or someone's bathroom.
0:41:02 > 0:41:04I would have no problem buying it off you and selling it
0:41:04 > 0:41:06if the price is right.
0:41:06 > 0:41:10It stands me in roughly 100 quid. Can you give me a profit on it?
0:41:10 > 0:41:13125 and it's a deal. You got a deal. Nice and easy.
0:41:13 > 0:41:18Smooth as silk, that effortless sale nets Mark a profit of £22.27.
0:41:18 > 0:41:23And with that, our terrific twosome are out of goods and all sold up.
0:41:23 > 0:41:25But before we find out today's winner,
0:41:25 > 0:41:28let's recap on what our experts have spent.
0:41:30 > 0:41:34John and Mark both started out with £750 worth of euros.
0:41:34 > 0:41:37John made seven deals and, including restorations,
0:41:37 > 0:41:41spent a total of £594.54.
0:41:41 > 0:41:43Mark picked up only six purchases
0:41:43 > 0:41:47and, with his restoration, paid £421.81.
0:41:47 > 0:41:52But all that matters now is - who's made the biggest profit?
0:41:52 > 0:41:54All the money from today's challenge will go to our dealers'
0:41:54 > 0:41:57chosen charities, so let's find out who is today's
0:41:57 > 0:42:00Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is champion.
0:42:00 > 0:42:03Ah, Mr Franks. Ah, bonjour.
0:42:03 > 0:42:06So how did you get on following the foreign antiques fair?
0:42:06 > 0:42:09It was hard, John. Paris was hard, it was expensive.
0:42:09 > 0:42:11My best buy, in my opinion,
0:42:11 > 0:42:14was the magic that I did with those playing cards.
0:42:14 > 0:42:15How did you get on?
0:42:15 > 0:42:18I think my best purchase was probably the last purchase,
0:42:18 > 0:42:23the kneejerk one, the late bronze marble figures. Did very well for me.
0:42:23 > 0:42:26Right, are we ready? Three, two, one - here we go.
0:42:26 > 0:42:31Oh, John, look at that! Even number! That's a lot of money, mate.
0:42:31 > 0:42:33Mark, I'm shocked. So am I!
0:42:33 > 0:42:36MARK LAUGHS And on that note, you can buy me a cup of coffee.
0:42:36 > 0:42:40Yes, John's decision to renovate his decanter box paid off, giving
0:42:40 > 0:42:44a new lease of life to a beautiful antique and bringing in big profits.
0:42:44 > 0:42:48It was hard work, profits were made, but again,
0:42:48 > 0:42:51I'm afraid, John Cameron...you've really beaten me on this one.
0:42:51 > 0:42:55We had some good fun buying and selling in Paris,
0:42:55 > 0:42:58and my best experience has to be the decanter box.
0:42:58 > 0:43:00Taking that from something that was redundant
0:43:00 > 0:43:02and in need of restoration to a wonderful,
0:43:02 > 0:43:07functional object that somebody's going to love for future generations.
0:43:07 > 0:43:11Tomorrow, join us for one last round, as we find out who will be
0:43:11 > 0:43:15crowned the Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is showdown champion.
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