0:00:03 > 0:00:08Tim is away today, and with my name being Charlie, I couldn't resist.
0:00:15 > 0:00:17BELL RINGS
0:00:38 > 0:00:40The golden ticket!
0:00:40 > 0:00:43Let's go bargain hunting!
0:00:43 > 0:00:46# Candy man
0:00:46 > 0:00:49# Hey, candy man. #
0:01:16 > 0:01:18No, no. Do not adjust your set.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20It's me, Charlie Ross,
0:01:20 > 0:01:21taking on the grand task
0:01:21 > 0:01:24of presenting today's show.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28We are here in Exeter at the Westpoint Centre.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32Let's take a sneaky peek at what's coming up.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36Boy, do we have some competitive teams on today's show.
0:01:36 > 0:01:39Shall we get the wooden spoon and give it to the Blues?
0:01:39 > 0:01:40Exactly! THEY LAUGH
0:01:40 > 0:01:43That would knock out the opposition, wouldn't it?
0:01:44 > 0:01:48But when it comes to the auction showdown, who will reign triumphant?
0:01:48 > 0:01:51You quite safely halved your money there.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53That's the finest ten pound loss I've ever seen.
0:01:55 > 0:02:00Well, today's show is full of marital bliss.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03For the Red team, we have Kaz and Steve
0:02:03 > 0:02:06and for the Blue team, Jane and Peter.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08- Greetings, one and all.- Hello. - Hello, Charlie.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11Now, Steve, just tell me, how did you two meet?
0:02:11 > 0:02:15Well, we met at the British Legion in Ellesmere Port.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20She worked in the workman's bar and I worked in the cocktail bar.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24And to see her aunt, who ran the show, she had to come through
0:02:24 > 0:02:29the cocktail bar to see her, so she had to come through quite often.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31Seems to me the wrong person was in the cocktail bar.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33I agree, Charlie.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36And what did you used to do before you retired?
0:02:36 > 0:02:39Most of my working life was in the newspapers
0:02:39 > 0:02:44and working for the Westminster Press,
0:02:44 > 0:02:47Northcliffe Newspapers
0:02:47 > 0:02:49and, lastly, Thomson Newspapers.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52- You enjoyed it all? - Oh, fabulous. Fabulous.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55Now, Kaz, I understand you've got a little something to show me,
0:02:55 > 0:02:56is that right?
0:02:59 > 0:03:00Magnificent!
0:03:00 > 0:03:02"Keep calm, bargain hunt."
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- That'll be a first! - THEY LAUGH
0:03:05 > 0:03:08Now, what did you use to do, Kaz, before you retired?
0:03:08 > 0:03:11Before I retired, I worked as a emergency response officer,
0:03:11 > 0:03:15- which basically means I work for the local council.- Yeah.
0:03:15 > 0:03:17- Lots of people wear pendants... - Yes.
0:03:17 > 0:03:22And if they fall over and can't get up, they press it.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- Yeah, my mum had one of those. - They're great, aren't they?
0:03:25 > 0:03:28And that goes to a control centre and then
0:03:28 > 0:03:32if the control centre think they need a visit, then they call me,
0:03:32 > 0:03:34if I was on duty, and I would go out to them.
0:03:34 > 0:03:38And knowing that someone is going to come and not make you feel bad about
0:03:38 > 0:03:41it, because they feel bad enough anyway because they can't get up...
0:03:41 > 0:03:43So, yeah, it was very rewarding.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45- Let's move on to a bit of tactics, shall we?- Yes!
0:03:45 > 0:03:47How are we going to win today?
0:03:47 > 0:03:51Going to listen to our expert, see what they are liking but also
0:03:51 > 0:03:54if something captures our eye, then we'll go for it.
0:03:54 > 0:03:57Go for it because, largely, it is about you.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- Don't leave it all to the expert. - No, don't worry, we won't.
0:04:00 > 0:04:01It's not all about them, is it?
0:04:01 > 0:04:04Now, Jane. How did you two meet?
0:04:04 > 0:04:06Lonely hearts column.
0:04:06 > 0:04:07Romantic!
0:04:07 > 0:04:09Yeah, he was number 29 on my list.
0:04:10 > 0:04:12- Bottom of the list. - Where was she on your list?
0:04:12 > 0:04:13Number one.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15- Number one, good choice.- Yeah.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18- Good choice. And it's worked well? - It's worked very well.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20I can see it's worked well, you look really happy together.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22- And so you should be.- Yes.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25Now, Jane, I understand you'll be retiring soon. What you do?
0:04:25 > 0:04:29I work at Weymouth MIU, Minor Injury Unit.
0:04:29 > 0:04:31- Right.- Yes. - So you have to mend people?
0:04:31 > 0:04:35Yes, put them all back together, mainly children, broken hands,
0:04:35 > 0:04:37broken feet, broken legs.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40- So are you a trained nurse? - No, auxiliary nurse.- Right.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42That's more or less the same thing, isn't it?
0:04:42 > 0:04:46- Yeah, half the pay, same job. - Half the pay, same job.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48I know the feeling!
0:04:48 > 0:04:51Now, Peter. You were in the military, is that right?
0:04:51 > 0:04:54I was, Charlie, yeah. I was in the Royal Regiment of Artillery.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57- Did you enjoy the army? - I loved it, yes.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00The question was just raised on Facebook on one of the pages,
0:05:00 > 0:05:02would you do it again?
0:05:02 > 0:05:05And undoubtedly everybody was coming up saying, "Yes, definitely."
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- So in your spare time, what are you doing?- Mainly sail.
0:05:09 > 0:05:12- Have your own boat?- Yeah, we've got a yacht in Weymouth Marina...
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- Have you?- Yeah.
0:05:14 > 0:05:19It's exhilarating sometimes, and depends on how well the crew is.
0:05:19 > 0:05:20Are you the crew?
0:05:20 > 0:05:23- Yes.- Jane is the crew. And you're good in a boat?
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- No.- Lousy in a boat!
0:05:25 > 0:05:27That's handy, isn't it? That's really handy.
0:05:27 > 0:05:29Calm, she's fine, but when it gets a bit choppy,
0:05:29 > 0:05:32then, bless her, she gets a bit upset.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- Yes. - How are you going to make a profit?
0:05:34 > 0:05:37Listen to their expert and ours, I think.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41You're all pass-the-buck merchants, aren't you?
0:05:41 > 0:05:43Anyway, I'm going to give you a lot of dosh.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- You can have £300.- Splendid.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47- You can have £300. - Thank you very much.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49Good luck and get on with it!
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- Thank you.- Thank you very much, Charlie.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54I don't think we can tell from that just who's going to win.
0:05:54 > 0:05:59And, of course, our two teams need two exuberant experts.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01Colin Young is hoping to beat the opposition today.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04He is paired up with the Reds.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08Oh, beehive! It's Miss Bliss for the Blues.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13So, Kaz, Steve, first time at a fair?
0:06:13 > 0:06:15- Second time.- Second time?
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- So have you two got a strategy?- No!
0:06:20 > 0:06:23What we want to do is to buy items that are low-cost
0:06:23 > 0:06:25so we'll hopefully be able to make a bigger profit.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27You've just been telling me I've got to look for a naked lady.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29A naked lady?!
0:06:29 > 0:06:31300 stalls, one hour.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36OK, teams, your 60 minutes starts now!
0:06:36 > 0:06:39Let's get that first purchase.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41- OK, we better get started.- We had.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43And they're off!
0:06:45 > 0:06:47Make sure the item jumps out to you.
0:06:49 > 0:06:51Let's look for something a bit quirky.
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- It's a bit Picasso-like, isn't it? - Yeah, definitely.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58Blimey, these teams aren't hanging around today.
0:06:58 > 0:07:00Oh, what have the Reds spotted?
0:07:00 > 0:07:01- I like that shape.- Art Deco.
0:07:01 > 0:07:02The figure?
0:07:02 > 0:07:06- Hello, could you tell me how much they both are, please?- These?
0:07:06 > 0:07:08I can do this one for £100.
0:07:08 > 0:07:09- STEVE:- Is the clock working?
0:07:09 > 0:07:11The clock works, yes.
0:07:11 > 0:07:13- And you've got the keys? - Yes, yes, I have.
0:07:13 > 0:07:15Is there a maker's name on it?
0:07:15 > 0:07:17So many questions!
0:07:17 > 0:07:19It's what they call a French drum movement.
0:07:21 > 0:07:23It's a third of the budget. So...
0:07:23 > 0:07:25We'll think about that one, then.
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- Absolutely, they're all here to be thought about.- Thank you.
0:07:28 > 0:07:29OK.
0:07:29 > 0:07:31It is a jolly good start, team.
0:07:31 > 0:07:35Meanwhile, Jane has also got into the swing of things.
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- I've seen something.- Oh, go on.
0:07:38 > 0:07:41Silver photo frame with golfing link.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43- With golf link. - Oh, let's have a look at it.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46I don't think it's silver, actually. I think it's silver-plated.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- Oh, silver-plated. - Let's have a look. Yeah.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51Golf things are very collectable though, aren't they?
0:07:51 > 0:07:54- Yeah.- It's £50.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- That's too much. - All right, let's move on.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00These teams certainly know what they're after today.
0:08:00 > 0:08:02I like the wooden spoon.
0:08:02 > 0:08:05- Shall we get the wooden spoon and give it to the Blues?- Exactly!
0:08:05 > 0:08:08- THEY LAUGH - Mmm, Colin, don't count your...
0:08:08 > 0:08:10COCKEREL CROWS
0:08:10 > 0:08:11CHARLIE CLEARS THROAT
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- That Buddha's having a party on his own by the looks of it.- Yes!
0:08:14 > 0:08:16It's for good luck and fortune.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- Let's just have a closer look at that.- Rub his belly.
0:08:18 > 0:08:20So is that what you're meant to do?
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- You're supposed to rub his belly for good luck.- For good luck?- Yeah.
0:08:23 > 0:08:24Go on, then, do it again.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27The Reds are up against it now, aren't they?
0:08:27 > 0:08:29What is up with you two teams today?
0:08:29 > 0:08:31A little competitive, aren't we?
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- Good afternoon.- Hello.- Hello.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- Let have a closer look at it. - I like that.- You like this, too.
0:08:38 > 0:08:42So, a little stamp case, you put your stamp in there.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45Yes, it's quite early, it's 1903 is the hallmark.
0:08:45 > 0:08:49So often these were on a chain or in the pocket
0:08:49 > 0:08:51and they got dented,
0:08:51 > 0:08:53but this one is actually in lovely order.
0:08:53 > 0:08:56I love the way they make the hinges on this.
0:08:56 > 0:08:58Made in silver as well, it's very difficult...
0:08:58 > 0:09:01Exactly, I mean, some call this a piano hinge
0:09:01 > 0:09:03because it is so neat, look at that.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- Beautifully made. - Yeah, it's beautiful.
0:09:05 > 0:09:06£78, though.
0:09:06 > 0:09:11I mean, at auction, I can see that
0:09:11 > 0:09:14at around the £40 to £60 mark,
0:09:14 > 0:09:15something like that.
0:09:15 > 0:09:18But, I mean, you never know. We could ask the gentleman...
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- Can we ask the question?- You'd like my very, very, very, very best.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23You've seen this show before, sir.
0:09:23 > 0:09:26- 50 quid?- Regrettably not, sir.
0:09:26 > 0:09:28I can do a little bit on you.
0:09:28 > 0:09:30- We've got £78 on that.- Yes.
0:09:32 > 0:09:33I'll give you a fighting chance,
0:09:33 > 0:09:35I'll bring it down to 60 for you.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- I like that.- What do you think? - Now, that is a fighting chance.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- It is, isn't it? - Shall we say yes to that one?
0:09:40 > 0:09:42- We'll say yes.- Well done!- Thank you.
0:09:42 > 0:09:44- Thank you very much.- Thank you.
0:09:44 > 0:09:45Lovely, thanks for your help.
0:09:45 > 0:09:46And a lollipop for you.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50Oh, nice touch, Pete!
0:09:50 > 0:09:55First deal signed and sealed, but will it deliver at auction?
0:09:55 > 0:09:57Let's see how the Reds are getting on.
0:09:59 > 0:10:01What do you think to that?
0:10:01 > 0:10:02It's interesting.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05The amount of work in that is phenomenal.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07- Isn't it just?- It is interesting.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10I've noticed that crescent on the top. I've seen that before.
0:10:10 > 0:10:11Ah, right.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14Where do you think you might have seen a crescent like that before?
0:10:14 > 0:10:16Is it Japanese?
0:10:16 > 0:10:18- Turkish. Turkish, yeah. - Oh, of course it is.
0:10:18 > 0:10:21Yeah, Turkish. It is. And that reticulated ware that's there,
0:10:21 > 0:10:23there's a variety of factories that did it.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25There's Zsolnay Pecs and Fischer and various others.
0:10:25 > 0:10:27And I'm and I'm going to hazard a guess,
0:10:27 > 0:10:29it's going to be reasonably expensive.
0:10:29 > 0:10:34So before we even look at it, I'm just going to ask a price, OK?
0:10:34 > 0:10:38Hi there, may I just ask, the reticulated ware at the bottom.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41- Yeah, £270.- £270.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43So it's £270. It's within budget.
0:10:43 > 0:10:44I've sewn a seed with you.
0:10:44 > 0:10:46That's all I wanted to do at this stage.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49Just to show that you can spend big money
0:10:49 > 0:10:53on some really good items, but it's do you want to buy it or not?
0:10:54 > 0:10:59Oh, he's a tease, that Mr Young. Another one to ponder on, team.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02I was just wondering if I could fire peas across the room at Jane.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05- You could. It does work.- Oh, cor!
0:11:05 > 0:11:07Look at that!
0:11:07 > 0:11:08Spins around...
0:11:08 > 0:11:12Oh! That would knock out the opposition, wouldn't it?
0:11:13 > 0:11:17All right, Kate. She always was such a nice girl.
0:11:17 > 0:11:19- What about that?- I like it.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21If we made a bit of a profit on that,
0:11:21 > 0:11:22that'd be something of a coo, wouldn't it?
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- THEY GUFFAW - That joke is a fetheral offence...
0:11:26 > 0:11:27Moving on.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33Ah, what about this?
0:11:33 > 0:11:36- One of these ticket machines. - Oh, yes.
0:11:36 > 0:11:37Oh, is it a bus ticket machine?
0:11:37 > 0:11:39Or a train ticket machine.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41No, it's more likely to be bus, I would think.
0:11:41 > 0:11:42- Or tram.- Oh, is it?
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- What sort of money?- 50 quid.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46It's very collectable.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- Do you fancy something a bit different?- Yes.- It is different.
0:11:50 > 0:11:51I do, yeah.
0:11:51 > 0:11:52Don't drop it!
0:11:52 > 0:11:55Oh, right, yeah.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57I'm wondering how many tickets it's actually got or
0:11:57 > 0:11:59whether it's just got one or two.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01Probably just loaded, I would think.
0:12:01 > 0:12:02Yes, I'd think so. Yeah.
0:12:03 > 0:12:07- Oh, no!- It is exceptional.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10- And it's got the old price on it. 13 pence.- 13p.
0:12:10 > 0:12:11Right, don't go too overboard.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13- Shall we try get that down a little bit?- Yeah.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16I think that will go quickly when it goes to auction.
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- It's nice and British racing green, isn't it?- Yes.
0:12:18 > 0:12:20Sir.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22Priced up at...
0:12:22 > 0:12:25Something I can't read, £50. Is there any leeway?
0:12:25 > 0:12:27What can you do for us?
0:12:27 > 0:12:30- Got some rolls of tickets that also go with it.- Oh, well done.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- And are you going to help us? - You'll throw those in, will you?
0:12:34 > 0:12:36I won't throw them in.
0:12:36 > 0:12:3880 quid for the lot.
0:12:38 > 0:12:40The question is, will the tickets make a difference?
0:12:40 > 0:12:43I don't think the tickets will make a difference.
0:12:43 > 0:12:44You don't think they'll add to the value?
0:12:44 > 0:12:46What's your very bestest bestest?
0:12:46 > 0:12:49- £40.- £40.- Bargain.
0:12:49 > 0:12:52- Can we do a deal at £39.50?- Yeah.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54We really... Trust me, we would really,
0:12:54 > 0:12:56really like you to do that for us.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- £39.50?- OK.
0:12:59 > 0:13:03£39.50. It is fantastic. Thank you very much.
0:13:03 > 0:13:04Thanks very much.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07The pleasure you have given us with that purchase price,
0:13:07 > 0:13:08you would not imagine.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11Mmm, what is Colin playing at?
0:13:11 > 0:13:13Well done, Reds. Just the ticket.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15First item done and dusted.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18So, time-wise, what have we got?
0:13:18 > 0:13:21Half an hour. Half an hour gone, one purchase down.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23So that means we're sort of slacking, really, doesn't it?
0:13:23 > 0:13:25Yes, it does.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27Ey-up, more silver for the Blues.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29That's a nice little set.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- Pickle forks.- Yes.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34- Have you got my glass there, Jane? - Yeah.
0:13:34 > 0:13:39Yes, to me, they look Scandinavian, you know, perhaps even Danish.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42They've got a little bit of a Georg Jensen look about them.
0:13:42 > 0:13:47They're not Jensen. They are English hallmarked.
0:13:47 > 0:13:50I'd say they're about '40s in date. Do you like those?
0:13:50 > 0:13:51- Yeah, I like them.- You do?
0:13:51 > 0:13:53- Yeah.- Yeah?- I'm thinking...
0:13:53 > 0:13:57I've not seen a pickle set like that.
0:13:57 > 0:14:00And if we could get it a lot cheaper, then, possibly, yes.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03- For you, £80 is way too much? - Way too much.- Way too much.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06OK, well, let's just ask that gentleman. Hi there.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10What could you do for us on this?
0:14:10 > 0:14:12No haggle, £50.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- No haggle, £50.- £50.
0:14:15 > 0:14:17- Shall we say yes?- I like them.- Yes.
0:14:17 > 0:14:20- Yes!- Oh, it's a yes!
0:14:20 > 0:14:22Bosh, straight in there.
0:14:22 > 0:14:24- It's done!- Just my style.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26- Thank you very much.- Thanking you.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30Thank you very much for that. And for that you get a lolly.
0:14:30 > 0:14:32Ah, that was a bit of sweet-talking there, Pete!
0:14:32 > 0:14:37Well, there was no hanging around there today. Straight in, brilliant!
0:14:37 > 0:14:40Peter picked a pickle fork and put it up for profit.
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- Well done.- Let's hope it makes one.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47Very good, Kate. She's looking pleased with that one.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51OK, which way are we going to go next? Left or right? Decision time.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- Right.- Right.- OK.
0:14:53 > 0:14:54The master has spoken.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57Right then, stand and deliver,
0:14:57 > 0:14:59as I have a little something that's a cut above the rest.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03No, no, no. It's not what you think.
0:15:03 > 0:15:05It's not actually for fighting.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07Do you remember letters?
0:15:07 > 0:15:10Yes, we used to write letters, we used to receive letters.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12It doesn't happen much nowadays, does it?
0:15:12 > 0:15:15Well, this, actually, is a letter opener
0:15:15 > 0:15:17and it's one of my favourite objects.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21I bought it some time ago, it is made from silver,
0:15:21 > 0:15:24it was made by Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh and
0:15:24 > 0:15:28it is a direct copy
0:15:28 > 0:15:32of a basket hilt sword
0:15:32 > 0:15:34from the 18th century, Scottish.
0:15:34 > 0:15:38This is the sort of thing that my ancestors would have been
0:15:38 > 0:15:42fighting off the English with at the Battle of Culloden.
0:15:42 > 0:15:45This is absolutely beautifully decorated with wonderful
0:15:45 > 0:15:48piercings and it has guards here.
0:15:48 > 0:15:53Imagine yourself fighting and their sword slips down here,
0:15:53 > 0:15:54it can't then slice into you.
0:15:54 > 0:15:58It is automatically held by these guards either side.
0:15:58 > 0:16:02And for a bit of extra protection and bit of colour,
0:16:02 > 0:16:05you've got a leather insert here.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08The originals would have had the same as well.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11It's a wonderful, wonderful example of great
0:16:11 > 0:16:15workmanship from a fantastic silversmith.
0:16:15 > 0:16:21I paid £150 for this and, honestly, I thought it was so reasonable.
0:16:21 > 0:16:27I have seen a similar letter opener sell for over £1,500.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31Not, I hasten to add, at auction, but in a smart retail establishment.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34But nevertheless, I think it has proved to be a wonderful
0:16:34 > 0:16:38investment and I think it adds a certain je ne sais quoi
0:16:38 > 0:16:40to your post in the morning,
0:16:40 > 0:16:42should you get any these days.
0:16:42 > 0:16:46To open it with this, it's really rather classy.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48Right, teams, look sharp.
0:16:48 > 0:16:50With just over 20 minutes left on the clock,
0:16:50 > 0:16:53the Blues have two items found the Reds have a lonely one.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56Chop-chop, chaps. Time's a-tickin'.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- Starting to panic a bit.- Yes. - I'm starting to panic a bit.
0:16:59 > 0:17:0137 minutes down, one item down,
0:17:01 > 0:17:04but we really are struggling to see anything that says,
0:17:04 > 0:17:05"Wow, come buy me."
0:17:05 > 0:17:07So we need to concentrate a bit more.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10Try and concentrate, let's try and find something
0:17:10 > 0:17:12to focus on on this run.
0:17:12 > 0:17:14Good work, Colin. Rally your troops!
0:17:14 > 0:17:16Let's keep the momentum up, guys.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- I think we'll go back up here. - Yeah.- What do you think, Jane?
0:17:24 > 0:17:26Oh, that might be within the budget.
0:17:26 > 0:17:28What sort of money are you looking for on that?
0:17:28 > 0:17:30- 250.- 250, right.
0:17:30 > 0:17:31- Is it an ink well? - Yeah, it's an ink well.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- It's probably going to be marked Wemyss on the bottom of it.- Yeah.
0:17:34 > 0:17:39Marked as well. Scottish factory, late 19th century and...
0:17:39 > 0:17:40There we go.
0:17:40 > 0:17:43Got the retailer's mark and everything on there as well.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45Yeah? It's a good-looking thing. But at 250,
0:17:45 > 0:17:49definitely something you would buy... If you wanted one,
0:17:49 > 0:17:51that's the right money.
0:17:51 > 0:17:53- Especially on Valentine's Day. - Yeah, indeed.
0:17:53 > 0:17:57Wemyss? Only in your dreams, Colin.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59So there's actually that.
0:17:59 > 0:18:00That is nice!
0:18:00 > 0:18:02Yes, a blotter.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07Just look at the workmanship in that, and it's priced at £35.
0:18:07 > 0:18:08Look at this.
0:18:10 > 0:18:14- Do you remember that Mrs... - Mrs Wickham.- That's right.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17And she had a book like this, didn't she? Book cover.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19We've got a little bit of damage here and it's worn,
0:18:19 > 0:18:21but what do you expect? It's history.
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- Do you think we should buy it? - Well, I don't know.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28It's the sort of thing that in a sale it could make £15, £20
0:18:28 > 0:18:30because it's not in good order,
0:18:30 > 0:18:34but if people could actually see how well it's made,
0:18:34 > 0:18:36then it could be at 40 or 50.
0:18:36 > 0:18:38That is called keeping your options open, Colin.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- Something different, isn't it? - Would £28 make it better?
0:18:41 > 0:18:43- It would indeed!- How much?- £28.- £28.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45To me, there's a profit.
0:18:45 > 0:18:47- Do you want to do that?- Yes, I do.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49I mean, it's something so different, isn't it?
0:18:49 > 0:18:50We've got to make him a profit.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- You're in charge.- Thank you very much.- OK, it's your deal.
0:18:53 > 0:18:55- Thank you, sir.- Thank you.
0:18:55 > 0:18:59So the ink blotter is our Reds' pen-ultimate item. Ha-ha!
0:18:59 > 0:19:01Good work, team. One to go.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- Well, that came out of nowhere, didn't it?- Yes.- Well done.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06Strewth, it certainly did, Colin!
0:19:06 > 0:19:08Right, time check, please, Kate.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- 15 minutes!- Mmm.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13Is there anything we've seen that you think we could go back to?
0:19:13 > 0:19:15Is there anything that we've...
0:19:15 > 0:19:16No, I don't think there is, is there?
0:19:16 > 0:19:20- Nothing caught my eye. - No. Let's go up here then.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22I sense a little panic in the Blue camp.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25Shall we go in maybe for the kill on this Zsolnay piece?
0:19:25 > 0:19:26Ah, of course!
0:19:26 > 0:19:30The little reticulated vase you saw at the start.
0:19:30 > 0:19:31- I reckon... - If we don't see something
0:19:31 > 0:19:33that's going to shout out at us.
0:19:33 > 0:19:35Come on, Blues, eyes peeled.
0:19:37 > 0:19:38That's nice.
0:19:39 > 0:19:45- Do you like that?- Yes. In the right house. That would be nice.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- It's in good nick as well, good condition.- What do you think?
0:19:48 > 0:19:51Well, it is typically Edwardian in style, isn't it?
0:19:51 > 0:19:56It's mahogany, but then you've got these lovely shell inlays,
0:19:56 > 0:19:59which are really nice, and what is known as stringing.
0:19:59 > 0:20:01This is known as stringing literally
0:20:01 > 0:20:05because it looks like somebody has inlaid a line of string,
0:20:05 > 0:20:08if you like. But this is quite elaborate - you've
0:20:08 > 0:20:09got some checking going on there.
0:20:09 > 0:20:11It would have been in the hall,
0:20:11 > 0:20:15you could put your gloves or your brushes in there.
0:20:15 > 0:20:16The price is a bit too much.
0:20:16 > 0:20:20- We'd have to get that for like £60. - Oh, Peter.- I think.
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- Have you been going to a lot of auctions?- No, but I think...
0:20:23 > 0:20:24I think you're bang on.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27£110 I think is pushing it at auction.
0:20:27 > 0:20:30Let's have a little word with this lovely lady over here.
0:20:30 > 0:20:31Not too lovely!
0:20:31 > 0:20:36Peter here was being quite cheeky and suggesting a much lower amount.
0:20:36 > 0:20:40- Well, I can certainly go below £100.- OK.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42If I start the ball rolling at 60.
0:20:42 > 0:20:46That would be the ball starting to roll, definitely, but I'll go
0:20:46 > 0:20:50back to 88, and then I can sort of imagine what might happen next.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52Haggle, £70.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- £75 would do it, though. - It would, wouldn't it?
0:20:55 > 0:20:57- 75...- 75.
0:20:57 > 0:20:59Would you be happy with that?
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- Kate, what do you reckon? - I honestly think...
0:21:01 > 0:21:04Well, I think, at auction, it is a nice piece.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07I would probably put it at £60 to £80.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09I think at 75, you're in with a chance.
0:21:09 > 0:21:11I think give the lady a lolly.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13Yeah! A lolly.
0:21:13 > 0:21:14- Thank you.- Well...
0:21:15 > 0:21:17It must be Christmas.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20Lollies, hugs, kisses.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23They're all getting a bit carried away.
0:21:23 > 0:21:24Well done, Blues!
0:21:24 > 0:21:27That's you done with five minutes to spare.
0:21:27 > 0:21:28- One, two, three in the bag.- Yes.
0:21:28 > 0:21:33And I have to say, super efficient. Well done.
0:21:33 > 0:21:37Now then, back to the Reds. Is the vase still there?
0:21:37 > 0:21:38We're back again, sir.
0:21:38 > 0:21:41Can we have a look at that Zsolnay vase? Just to have a look,
0:21:41 > 0:21:43cos you did say there was a bit of damage.
0:21:43 > 0:21:45I just want to check that out.
0:21:47 > 0:21:48Isn't that fabulous?
0:21:50 > 0:21:51Ah, that's not too bad.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55Oh, really, Colin?! Half the lid interior seems to be missing.
0:21:55 > 0:21:57Couple of nibbles, that's not too bad.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01What I'm really looking forward here are areas of rebuild.
0:22:01 > 0:22:06Because it is such a difficult body to actually restore and repair,
0:22:06 > 0:22:10and you would actually be able to see the restoration very easily
0:22:10 > 0:22:13if there was a problem there.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16It all looks fine. Again, yes, just firing cracks and nothing too major.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19How long would it have taken to make something like that?
0:22:19 > 0:22:23Oof! Now there is the interesting thing.
0:22:23 > 0:22:26There is the six blokes who worked on it.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28I think it could well be.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31- You really like it?- I do.
0:22:31 > 0:22:36Before you say anything, can we make you a very cheeky bid
0:22:36 > 0:22:40based on we know what we've got leftover?
0:22:40 > 0:22:44We'd go 170 on it, which is a very long way from the ticket price.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- It would give us a chance.- Yeah.
0:22:46 > 0:22:49- That's about it. Are we OK with that?- Yeah.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- That's brilliant. Thank you very much indeed.- Thank you very much.
0:22:51 > 0:22:56- I hope it gets a win for you. - Yeah, it is! Thank you so much.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00Phew! That was a close one! Those 60 minutes are up!
0:23:00 > 0:23:01We did it.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07Let's just remind ourselves what the Red team have bought.
0:23:08 > 0:23:10Ding-ding! All aboard!
0:23:10 > 0:23:14Their first item was the vintage ticket machine. They paid £39.50.
0:23:16 > 0:23:21Next up, they didn't pay a lot-a for the blotter. £28.
0:23:21 > 0:23:26And finally, the reticulated vase. Set them back £170.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29Kaz, Steve, was it fantastic?
0:23:29 > 0:23:32- Fantabuloso.- Brilliant.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35- Fantabuloso? That really is quite exotic.- Yeah.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38- Did you spend all your money? - We didn't.- No.
0:23:38 > 0:23:39- You didn't?- No.- But near enough.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41No, we spent well.
0:23:41 > 0:23:43- Now, what's your best lot? - I liked the ticket machine.
0:23:43 > 0:23:45- You liked the ticket machine?- Yes.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48What's going to give you the biggest profit?
0:23:48 > 0:23:51I think the articulated lorry. Is that what it was?
0:23:51 > 0:23:54An articulated lorry?!
0:23:54 > 0:23:56Sorry. What was it? A retic...
0:23:56 > 0:23:59A reticulated thing to leave us some leftover lolly.
0:23:59 > 0:24:01I'm getting very confused here.
0:24:01 > 0:24:03Look, anyway, how much money have you spent?
0:24:03 > 0:24:06Well, we've got £62.50.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09£62.50 left.
0:24:09 > 0:24:14So you've spent £237.50.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16- Yes.- Is that right?
0:24:16 > 0:24:17That's correct.
0:24:17 > 0:24:20Well, hand it over. I'm so good with maths.
0:24:20 > 0:24:21LAUGHING AND CHATTERING
0:24:21 > 0:24:25Einstein. You lucky chap! Have some dosh.
0:24:25 > 0:24:27- Excellent.- Run-off with that.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29Let's go and see what the Blue team have bought.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34First up, their silver envelope stamp holder cost them £60.
0:24:35 > 0:24:39Next up, they forked out £50 for the pickle set.
0:24:40 > 0:24:43And finally, it was the Edwardian mirror that caught their eye.
0:24:43 > 0:24:44£75 paid.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48Jane, Peter, has Kate looked after you?
0:24:48 > 0:24:51- Very well, you have, Kate, yes. - Very well.- Yes, yes.- Has she?
0:24:51 > 0:24:52Have you had a good time?
0:24:52 > 0:24:54- Fantastic.- What's your best lot?
0:24:54 > 0:24:58- I like the silver stamp envelope. - Do you?- I love it, yeah.- Do you?
0:24:58 > 0:25:01- I've never seen one before. - So it's a first for you?
0:25:01 > 0:25:04- Yes, it is.- Brilliant. What's going to show you the biggest profit?
0:25:04 > 0:25:06- Not sure.- You're not sure?
0:25:06 > 0:25:09- Not sure. - Anyway, how much did you spend?
0:25:09 > 0:25:12- £185.- 185?
0:25:12 > 0:25:15So I want 115. Hand it over.
0:25:15 > 0:25:18- 115. That's quite a sizeable amount, isn't it?- It is.
0:25:18 > 0:25:21Good enough for a young girl like you, Kate?
0:25:21 > 0:25:24Well, do you know, despite what you've just witnessed there,
0:25:24 > 0:25:26these guys were really decisive.
0:25:26 > 0:25:28- I think we've all got to sleep, haven't we?- Yes.
0:25:28 > 0:25:30I'm going to go and do some straight talking of my own.
0:25:30 > 0:25:33Kate, there is also a leftover lolly for you.
0:25:33 > 0:25:37- THEY LAUGH - Deary me! That's pretty corny.
0:25:37 > 0:25:39We are off to the auction now.
0:25:40 > 0:25:44And today, it is a few miles down the road from the fair, in Exeter.
0:25:47 > 0:25:51We are lucky enough to be with Bearnes, Hampton & Littlewood today.
0:25:51 > 0:25:54And our auctioneer is Brian Goodison-Blanks. Hello, Brian.
0:25:54 > 0:25:57- Hello.- Keeping well? - Well, thank you.
0:25:57 > 0:26:01Excellent. Kaz and Steven went shopping with Colin Young.
0:26:01 > 0:26:05And they bought some rather odd items. The first item is rather odd.
0:26:05 > 0:26:08I think it's really rather splendid.
0:26:08 > 0:26:10It is, isn't it? It's a bus ticket machine.
0:26:10 > 0:26:12I think this is quite a late version.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15Certainly in Leeds, they were used roundabout 1971.
0:26:15 > 0:26:18So it's quite late for collectors.
0:26:18 > 0:26:21- Ah!- They tend to prefer the 1920s, 1930s machines.
0:26:21 > 0:26:24Unfortunately, someone has overpainted it green.
0:26:24 > 0:26:27- It's not in its original colour. - What would it have been originally?
0:26:27 > 0:26:29Probably sort of a dull grey. They are usually...
0:26:29 > 0:26:32Or just the plain metallic finish to them.
0:26:32 > 0:26:35I quite like the fact that it's got its original tickets here.
0:26:35 > 0:26:38- Yes, I think collectors will like that.- It's rather jolly.
0:26:38 > 0:26:42You can see they are actually 10p and 13p, so they are post-'71.
0:26:42 > 0:26:45- Decimalisation. - Well spotted! I hadn't spotted that.
0:26:45 > 0:26:49- That's the thing. But... We sort of said £30 to £50, I think.- Yeah.
0:26:49 > 0:26:53They paid a rather extraordinary £39.50.
0:26:53 > 0:26:55Right.
0:26:55 > 0:26:57Now, the desk blotter. What do you think?
0:26:57 > 0:27:01It's the sort of thing that perhaps produced at home really,
0:27:01 > 0:27:05rather than purchased. Needle craft - very, very typical hobby
0:27:05 > 0:27:09- for ladies of leisure during the Victorian period.- Yes.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12- Not really any practical use for it today.- No.
0:27:12 > 0:27:16But for textiles collector or studios or film studios or theatre,
0:27:16 > 0:27:18props design perhaps.
0:27:18 > 0:27:21- Ah!- £15 to £20 for them, isn't it?
0:27:21 > 0:27:25Yeah. They paid £28, so I think that's all right.
0:27:25 > 0:27:27I think it's simple but charming.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29Yes, it is.
0:27:29 > 0:27:33Now, they've really had a crack at this.
0:27:33 > 0:27:35And I'll explain that in a minute. But what do you think?
0:27:35 > 0:27:39It's a very, very typical of the Zsolnay Pecs.
0:27:39 > 0:27:44You can see from its Moorish design, reticulated vase and cover.
0:27:44 > 0:27:47The damage is going to hold it back a bit, I think.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50I think, realistically, you know, 30 to 50.
0:27:50 > 0:27:54HE COUGHS
0:27:54 > 0:27:57I have to say, I'm not surprised you say that because...
0:27:57 > 0:28:00- that's some serious damage, isn't it?- It is. Yes.
0:28:00 > 0:28:02Oh, crumbs, that has been dropped from a height.
0:28:02 > 0:28:03And it is chipped round the edge.
0:28:03 > 0:28:06I mean, I can get away with... This, I think, isn't too bad.
0:28:06 > 0:28:10But the fact that you can see the damage even when the lid is on...
0:28:10 > 0:28:12- That's it, isn't it? - They paid £170 for this.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16- Right.- It rather looks as if they might need their bonus buy.
0:28:16 > 0:28:17Let's see what Colin has bought.
0:28:19 > 0:28:22Kaz, Steven, did he look after you?
0:28:22 > 0:28:24- Exceptionally well. - Very, very well. Thank you.
0:28:24 > 0:28:27- Did he?- He was wonderful. - Wonderful?!- He was wonderful.
0:28:27 > 0:28:29- Colin? - The team were wonderful as well.
0:28:29 > 0:28:32- THEY LAUGH - It's a bit of an odd figure, though,
0:28:32 > 0:28:34£237.50,
0:28:34 > 0:28:38which gave Colin, of course, £52.60 to spend.
0:28:38 > 0:28:40Did you spend all of it?
0:28:40 > 0:28:42Not all of it. I just spent a soupcon.
0:28:42 > 0:28:44A soupcon!
0:28:44 > 0:28:45A soupcon.
0:28:45 > 0:28:48Something is coming up under here. Let's have a look.
0:28:48 > 0:28:50For a soupcon. You can have...
0:28:50 > 0:28:51LAUGHING: A soupcon!
0:28:51 > 0:28:53..a soup bowl each.
0:28:53 > 0:28:54You are such a wag!
0:28:54 > 0:28:58This is something from the Flight, Barr & Barr factory in Worcester.
0:28:58 > 0:29:02- Datewise, you are looking at 1810, 1820.- Really?
0:29:02 > 0:29:05Value on these, not a great deal.
0:29:05 > 0:29:12But for £37.50, they've got to be worth far more than that.
0:29:12 > 0:29:16What do you think, in your opinion, they would make at auction?
0:29:16 > 0:29:20I'd say they've got to be in with an estimate of 40 to 60.
0:29:20 > 0:29:22I would hope they would make 70 to 80.
0:29:22 > 0:29:24They would be no justice if there is no profit.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26The other thing, which I don't think Colin has mentioned,
0:29:26 > 0:29:29- is the condition of the gilding. - Very good.
0:29:29 > 0:29:31- It's just superb! - It hasn't worn at all.
0:29:31 > 0:29:34- You like them, you like them. - Yep.- I like them.
0:29:34 > 0:29:36Let's see if the auctioneer likes them.
0:29:37 > 0:29:41One for you, Brian, one for me. Flight, Barr & Barr.
0:29:41 > 0:29:46Yes, Flight, Barr & Barr. Nice pieces of typical 19th-century
0:29:46 > 0:29:47porcelain, aren't they?
0:29:47 > 0:29:49They're a little bit bland with the decoration.
0:29:49 > 0:29:53But for anybody who is interested in collecting period ceramics,
0:29:53 > 0:29:55it's a nice start for a collection, really.
0:29:55 > 0:29:57It is a good start because you couldn't have a better name.
0:29:57 > 0:29:59- Worcester - Flight, Barr & Barr. - Exactly, yes.
0:29:59 > 0:30:02Cups and saucers tend to be a little bit more popular for collectors,
0:30:02 > 0:30:04- rather than the larger pieces.- Yeah.
0:30:04 > 0:30:07But still, to pick up a piece of Flight, Barr & Barr
0:30:07 > 0:30:10at £30 to £50 for the two of them, I think is a good buy.
0:30:10 > 0:30:15Marvellous. Colin paid £37.50. Another of those haggling figures.
0:30:15 > 0:30:20Moving on to the Blue team. Jane and Peter went shopping with Kate Bliss.
0:30:20 > 0:30:25It's quite difficult to see their first item cos it's rather small.
0:30:25 > 0:30:27It is, isn't it? The little stamp holder there.
0:30:27 > 0:30:29It is marked and dated for 1903.
0:30:29 > 0:30:32Practical in 1903 for stamps, but not quite
0:30:32 > 0:30:35so good for texting or e-mailing now, is it?
0:30:35 > 0:30:37- But there are collectors? - There are collectors, yes.
0:30:37 > 0:30:40Again, people tend to prefer those which are enamelled or have
0:30:40 > 0:30:42engraved decoration to them.
0:30:42 > 0:30:45It's really going to be £15 to £20.
0:30:45 > 0:30:48- HE SIGHS - £60 paid.- Hmm.
0:30:48 > 0:30:50That's a full retail price, isn't it?
0:30:50 > 0:30:52It's a fairly strong price, yes.
0:30:52 > 0:30:56They've stuck with the silver theme.
0:30:56 > 0:30:59Peter particularly liked these.
0:30:59 > 0:31:01- 1964 is the hallmark on these.- Yes.
0:31:01 > 0:31:05Cased set. Useful pickle fork and serving spoon.
0:31:05 > 0:31:07Perhaps £30 to £50.
0:31:07 > 0:31:10Yeah, well, £50 spent.
0:31:10 > 0:31:14The last lot that they bought was the Edwardian wall cabinet
0:31:14 > 0:31:16with glove-box on it.
0:31:16 > 0:31:19They didn't know it had a brush with it, so they got a bit of a bonus.
0:31:19 > 0:31:23A very typical furnishing piece for the Edwardian period,
0:31:23 > 0:31:26isn't it? With its sycamore inlay to it and the glove box.
0:31:26 > 0:31:29It's the sort of thing that is practical and has a use today.
0:31:29 > 0:31:32Something to hang by the front door as you're going out.
0:31:32 > 0:31:36Realistically, I think it's sort of 30 to 50 again.
0:31:36 > 0:31:40- They've gone fairly strong on that. £75 paid.- Right.
0:31:40 > 0:31:43Anyway, they might be using their bonus buy. Let's have a look at it.
0:31:44 > 0:31:47Why buck the trend? Let's stay with...
0:31:47 > 0:31:49LAUGHTER Stay with the shiny stuffy.
0:31:49 > 0:31:52Let's stay with the shiny stuff. I love this.
0:31:52 > 0:31:55It is a lovely little silver cream jug, milk jug.
0:31:55 > 0:31:58Lovely little ball feet. 1899 in date.
0:31:58 > 0:32:02But because it's square section in shape,
0:32:02 > 0:32:04it's a little bit more unusual.
0:32:04 > 0:32:08Gilt interior, which is a lovely sign of quality.
0:32:08 > 0:32:09- That's nice.- It is quite traditional.
0:32:09 > 0:32:11How much...?
0:32:11 > 0:32:14- I knew that was coming. - THEY LAUGH
0:32:14 > 0:32:16- 65.- 65.
0:32:16 > 0:32:20Yes. I would hope it would certainly make £50 to £60,
0:32:20 > 0:32:22maybe over 70.
0:32:22 > 0:32:24It is a quality piece.
0:32:24 > 0:32:27The good news is, there is a lot of silver in the sale today.
0:32:27 > 0:32:30So there should be a lot of silver dealers here.
0:32:30 > 0:32:34And private people looking. With any luck, it might do rather well.
0:32:34 > 0:32:36Meanwhile, let's see
0:32:36 > 0:32:38if the auctioneer thinks that the jug is going to be OK.
0:32:40 > 0:32:42Kate went off and bought more silver for them.
0:32:42 > 0:32:46And something a little bit earlier. And there it is.
0:32:46 > 0:32:48Yes, it's a good little piece of silver, isn't it?
0:32:48 > 0:32:51It's hallmarked again with the dates. It's 1899.
0:32:51 > 0:32:54And it's quite pretty with the sort of ball feet as well.
0:32:54 > 0:32:56- It's an attractive little thing. - Yeah.
0:32:56 > 0:32:58But it's still £30 to £50.
0:32:58 > 0:33:00- Right. Paid 65.- Right.
0:33:00 > 0:33:03I think that might do all right. You'll be taking the sale?
0:33:03 > 0:33:06- Yes, I will.- Good luck.
0:33:14 > 0:33:17Now, you two, you spent a few bob, didn't you?
0:33:17 > 0:33:18- We did.- We tried.
0:33:18 > 0:33:20Kaz, how much did you spend?
0:33:20 > 0:33:21I don't know.
0:33:21 > 0:33:25- I'll tell you, £237...- Excellent.
0:33:25 > 0:33:28- ..and 50p.- Excellent. - What's all the 50p about?
0:33:28 > 0:33:31You bought this Bell Punch Company, which I rather like.
0:33:31 > 0:33:33- I like that.- Yeah.
0:33:33 > 0:33:38But it costs £39.50. Why 39.50?
0:33:38 > 0:33:40It was actually £40, but we knocked them
0:33:40 > 0:33:42down 50 pence just to confuse you.
0:33:42 > 0:33:45Well, that's charming(!) Absolutely charming(!)
0:33:45 > 0:33:47Was that his doing?
0:33:47 > 0:33:48Yes.
0:33:48 > 0:33:51It's the sort of thing you'd expect of him.
0:33:51 > 0:33:52Here we go.
0:33:52 > 0:33:57Lot 388 is the Solomatic ticket system by Bell Punch Company Ltd.
0:33:57 > 0:34:00Various interests and commissions here with me at 25. 28.
0:34:00 > 0:34:0230. 32.
0:34:02 > 0:34:03Multiple bids.
0:34:03 > 0:34:06..is bid here with me. 35 now elsewhere?
0:34:06 > 0:34:09- At £32. - Just the ticket for a starter.
0:34:09 > 0:34:1232. Quite sure then? Ticket machine at £32.
0:34:12 > 0:34:14Commission bid with me at £32.
0:34:14 > 0:34:1635, I can see you.
0:34:16 > 0:34:1738. 40.
0:34:17 > 0:34:21- 42. 45.- You are into a profit! This is really good news.
0:34:21 > 0:34:23Thank you, sir. 45 elsewhere?
0:34:23 > 0:34:24All finished then at £42.
0:34:24 > 0:34:27INDISTINCT MURMURS
0:34:27 > 0:34:29That's fabulous! You made £2.50.
0:34:29 > 0:34:32THEY LAUGH
0:34:32 > 0:34:36Lot 389. Victorian needlework desk blotter.
0:34:36 > 0:34:40Again, interest here with 15, 18, 20. 22...
0:34:40 > 0:34:4225 commission bid.
0:34:42 > 0:34:4425. 28 now elsewhere?
0:34:44 > 0:34:46- At 25.- We only need one more.
0:34:46 > 0:34:48Eight, internet? No. At £25...
0:34:48 > 0:34:51All done at £25...
0:34:51 > 0:34:53No!
0:34:53 > 0:34:57That's minus three, which means you are now minus 50p.
0:34:57 > 0:34:58THEY LAUGH
0:34:58 > 0:35:02Lot 390 is the Zsolnay Pecs reticulated vase and cover
0:35:02 > 0:35:04of Moorish gourd shape.
0:35:04 > 0:35:05Hold my hand.
0:35:05 > 0:35:06£40 to start?
0:35:06 > 0:35:08Squeeze.
0:35:08 > 0:35:11£120 then on the internet. There you go.
0:35:11 > 0:35:15Yes! Cor, this man!
0:35:15 > 0:35:18130 I'm looking for now. 130 telephone.
0:35:18 > 0:35:20140. 140. 150?
0:35:20 > 0:35:22They are on the telephones!
0:35:22 > 0:35:23150. 160.
0:35:23 > 0:35:25170.
0:35:25 > 0:35:27No, thanks.
0:35:27 > 0:35:30At £160 then. 170. You can join back in again if you wish.
0:35:30 > 0:35:33- 160. All done?- So close.
0:35:33 > 0:35:37Colin, that is absolutely brilliant. Wasn't that brilliant?
0:35:37 > 0:35:39That's the finest ten pound loss I've ever seen.
0:35:39 > 0:35:41I'm not being sarcastic.
0:35:41 > 0:35:45Because I didn't rate it. The auctioneer didn't rate it.
0:35:45 > 0:35:47And he jolly well did. He knew.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49So we are only down £10.50.
0:35:49 > 0:35:51Don't forget that 50p.
0:35:51 > 0:35:53I wouldn't dream of forgetting that 50p, which is going to be
0:35:53 > 0:35:57nicely levelled out by the fact that the Flight, Barr & Barr cost £37.50.
0:35:57 > 0:35:59- Are you going to go with it or not? - BOTH: Definitely!
0:35:59 > 0:36:01Definitely.
0:36:01 > 0:36:06- I can now reveal that the auctioneer has estimated it at 30 to 50.- Ah!
0:36:06 > 0:36:07Here we go.
0:36:07 > 0:36:11Lot 394 is the pair of Flight, Barr & Barr,
0:36:11 > 0:36:13the Worcester porcelain soup plates.
0:36:13 > 0:36:14What am I saying for those? £40?
0:36:14 > 0:36:1640?
0:36:16 > 0:36:2020 then. Start me at 20. £20 for two soup bowls.
0:36:20 > 0:36:22Ten pounds then.
0:36:22 > 0:36:23- Unbelievable.- This is unbelievable.
0:36:23 > 0:36:26Don't make me say it. Five pounds for the two soup bowls.
0:36:26 > 0:36:28Those are museum pieces, for goodness' sake!
0:36:28 > 0:36:29The internet has rescued me once again.
0:36:29 > 0:36:32Thank God for that. At ten pounds on the internet.
0:36:32 > 0:36:34Even the auctioneer said, "Thank God for that."
0:36:34 > 0:36:37At ten pounds then. Internet buyer has it at ten.
0:36:37 > 0:36:4112. At ten pounds only. At ten.
0:36:41 > 0:36:44Maybe it was to do with the age. CHARLIE COUNTS OUT LOUD
0:36:44 > 0:36:47- 27.50... I'm very saddened. - Never mind.
0:36:47 > 0:36:52Right, you did pretty well. I think you've lost £38 in total.
0:36:52 > 0:36:55- It could have been a lot worse. - It could have been.
0:36:55 > 0:36:58It could have been a lot worse with that risky Zsolnay.
0:36:58 > 0:37:04Anyway, not a word to the Blues. We'll find out what's happening.
0:37:11 > 0:37:15Jane and Peter, the silver buyers is what I'm going to call you.
0:37:15 > 0:37:18With a possibility of another bit of silver to come, isn't there?
0:37:18 > 0:37:20- Yes.- We'll see.
0:37:20 > 0:37:23Peter, you chose the stamp holder. Is that right?
0:37:23 > 0:37:25- Yes, I did. Yes. - It's a delightful little thing.
0:37:25 > 0:37:30I think so. When I saw it, it really caught my eye. I zoomed in on that.
0:37:30 > 0:37:32Right, here it comes.
0:37:32 > 0:37:36Lot 410 is the Edward VII silver envelope stamp holder.
0:37:36 > 0:37:41Again, a little bit of interest here with me at ten, £12. At £12.
0:37:41 > 0:37:43- 15. 18. 20.- This is... Ah, here we go.
0:37:43 > 0:37:47At £20. My commission is out. Surely at £20 only...
0:37:47 > 0:37:49Come on!
0:37:49 > 0:37:52- 22, fresh place, can see you. 25. 28.- Now we are going.
0:37:52 > 0:37:55- 28 here. At 28. Looking for 30 elsewhere.- Go on!
0:37:55 > 0:37:58- One for luck! - You're quite sure, all done at 28.
0:37:59 > 0:38:04- THEY GROAN - Hmm. Minus 32.
0:38:04 > 0:38:06You quite safely halved your money there.
0:38:06 > 0:38:07BOTH: Yeah.
0:38:07 > 0:38:09Simple equation.
0:38:09 > 0:38:14Silver pickle fork and spoon. 1964. What am I saying for that? £15?
0:38:14 > 0:38:17Straightaway at 15. 18. 20.
0:38:17 > 0:38:1822. 25.
0:38:18 > 0:38:1928.
0:38:19 > 0:38:2230. 30 seated now. 30.
0:38:22 > 0:38:2332.
0:38:23 > 0:38:2532. 35.
0:38:25 > 0:38:2638?
0:38:26 > 0:38:2835 seated. Eight elsewhere?
0:38:28 > 0:38:30PETER: Two people want it.
0:38:30 > 0:38:33Looking for eight. 35.
0:38:33 > 0:38:35Minus 15.
0:38:35 > 0:38:36Never bargain.
0:38:36 > 0:38:39We are minus 47 so far.
0:38:39 > 0:38:41That's OK. That's pretty comfy.
0:38:41 > 0:38:42Right, here we go.
0:38:42 > 0:38:46Lot 412 is the Edwardian inlaid mahogany wall mirror with
0:38:46 > 0:38:49glove-box, together with the brush.
0:38:49 > 0:38:54Again, shan't dwell, I'll start at 15, 18, 20... £22 is bid.
0:38:54 > 0:38:5622 here. OK... 25 now elsewhere.
0:38:56 > 0:39:00- Commission bid here with me at £22. - This is fantastic value!
0:39:00 > 0:39:03For those of you at home that are furnishing a house,
0:39:03 > 0:39:05this is extraordinary value.
0:39:05 > 0:39:09Back with me in the book at 40. 42, sir.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12My commission then comes back in at £40.
0:39:12 > 0:39:14- Quite sure, then?- This is so...
0:39:14 > 0:39:17- Selling at £40. - GAVEL BANGS
0:39:17 > 0:39:18Oh, it shows what I know.
0:39:18 > 0:39:20I thought that was going to show you a profit.
0:39:20 > 0:39:22Minus 35.
0:39:22 > 0:39:24Well, I can give you the joyous news
0:39:24 > 0:39:28that you are minus £82.
0:39:28 > 0:39:31It's not as bad as I thought.
0:39:31 > 0:39:34Now, what about this cream jug, team?
0:39:34 > 0:39:36- Oh, yes. Definitely. - But think about it.
0:39:36 > 0:39:40- The silver pieces didn't go particularly well, did they?- Yeah.
0:39:40 > 0:39:43- Oh.- I'd say no. - But it's up to you two.- No, OK.
0:39:43 > 0:39:49- I'd say no, Kate, but thank you. - So...?- We're saying no, Charlie.- No?
0:39:49 > 0:39:53But I have to say, you've probably, judging by the auctioneer's view,
0:39:53 > 0:39:57- done the right thing because he's put 30 to 50 on it.- Oh, perfect.
0:39:57 > 0:40:00I will just join your prayers that this doesn't make 100 quid.
0:40:00 > 0:40:02- THEY LAUGH - And here it comes.
0:40:02 > 0:40:05Victorian silver square section cream jug on ball feet.
0:40:05 > 0:40:09London, 1899. And what am I saying for that? £30?
0:40:11 > 0:40:1320 start, then? 20 now straightaway. Thank you, sir.
0:40:13 > 0:40:15Seeing you at 20. And two now elsewhere?
0:40:15 > 0:40:19I feel a little vindication coming on here.
0:40:19 > 0:40:2422, front row. 25. It's all over the place now. 22. 25. 28. 30.
0:40:24 > 0:40:28Two? At 30 standing, then. Two now, I'm looking for.
0:40:28 > 0:40:29Are you back in, gentlemen? No?
0:40:29 > 0:40:32- At £30, then. - GAVEL BANGS
0:40:32 > 0:40:33Yes!
0:40:33 > 0:40:35- Sound work, team. - Oh, sorry, Kate.- The right decision.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37No, it was the right decision.
0:40:37 > 0:40:40You've saved yourself 35 quid there.
0:40:40 > 0:40:41So, in fact,
0:40:41 > 0:40:43you've only lost £82...
0:40:43 > 0:40:45- Yes.- ..which is splendid.
0:40:45 > 0:40:49Now, not a word. You don't know how the Reds got on, do you?
0:40:49 > 0:40:51- No, we don't, actually. No. - Not a word to the Reds
0:40:51 > 0:40:58because I think £82 - minus - could be a pretty cunning score.
0:41:05 > 0:41:09In life, you meet people who become millionaires.
0:41:09 > 0:41:12In life, you meet people who become paupers.
0:41:13 > 0:41:16And may I say that between the four of you,
0:41:16 > 0:41:19you're going to join the latter category,
0:41:19 > 0:41:22because I don't think we saw any profits today.
0:41:22 > 0:41:24We saw a loss and we saw a loss,
0:41:24 > 0:41:28and both of them were really quite substantial.
0:41:28 > 0:41:33Having said that, one was a larger loss than the other, wasn't it?
0:41:34 > 0:41:38But it's you, Blues! Yes, yes.
0:41:38 > 0:41:42You went down by £82.
0:41:42 > 0:41:47It started badly and then your stroke of genius
0:41:47 > 0:41:50was to not go with Kate's bonus buy.
0:41:50 > 0:41:52That lovely cream jug cost 65.
0:41:52 > 0:41:55You said, "We're not having any of that old nonsense."
0:41:55 > 0:41:58And quite right too, because it sold for 30. So, well done.
0:41:58 > 0:42:02But, Reds, you've been triumphant.
0:42:02 > 0:42:05And your triumph started early, didn't it?
0:42:05 > 0:42:07- It started with the Bell Punch. - Yes.- Yes.
0:42:07 > 0:42:11I mean, you made a whopping two pounds 50p on that.
0:42:11 > 0:42:15- It's a profit.- The desk blotter lost you three pounds.
0:42:15 > 0:42:20And then Colin's absolute stroke of genius - a Zsolnay vase.
0:42:20 > 0:42:23- Oh, not bad.- OK, it was a loss, but you only lost a tenner.
0:42:23 > 0:42:26- Didn't he do well?- Wonderfully. - Didn't he do well?
0:42:26 > 0:42:30So, that, together with his wonderful bonus buy...
0:42:30 > 0:42:33Which didn't quite do so well, did it?
0:42:33 > 0:42:36..ultimately, you lost £38.
0:42:36 > 0:42:38- Did you enjoy it? - Oh, we had a wonderful time.
0:42:38 > 0:42:40- Was it fabulous?- Super. - Really, really good.
0:42:40 > 0:42:42And despite your loss, did you have a lovely time?
0:42:42 > 0:42:44- Brilliant time.- Makes no difference. - It makes no difference.
0:42:44 > 0:42:46What a wonderfully British attitude.
0:42:46 > 0:42:49On that note, join us for more bargain hunting soon.
0:42:49 > 0:42:50- Yes?- ALL:- Yes!