Newbury 5 Bargain Hunt

Well, we're just outside Newbury,

on the edge of the North Wessex Downs.

And it's officially an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

But what I'm interested in is over there at the Newbury Showground.

So what are we waiting for? Let's go Bargain Hunting!

There are hundreds of stalls here at the Newbury Showground

and remember that our teams have got ?300

and just one hour in which to buy three juicy objects.

So let's see what lies ahead.

Coming up on today's show, the Reds test out their knowledge.

I think that that looks about 1943.

Congratulations. Completely wrong.

While the Blues know where the power lies.

I'm his mum. Mum's in charge here, Paul. I'm not arguing with Mum.

And over at the auction there are plenty of surprises.

Seven once, seven twice... Oh!

It's a profit!

You win some, you lose some, don't you? Once, twice...

Well, that's all for later. Now let's meet the teams.

And today for the Red team we have an engaged couple, Adrian and Jo.

And for the Blue team we have Mum and son, and that's Joy and Paul.

Hello, everyone. ALL: Hello!

Looking forward to it? Absolutely. Yes. So am I.

Now, you two. When are you going to get married? Six months' time.

How exciting. Now, Jo, you work in the pharmaceutical industry

but in your spare time you do something else, don't you?

Are you a bit of an actress on the quiet?

Our first year together, Adi bought me as a birthday present

a murder mystery weekend and we went up to retrieve this gift...

Lovely, what a present! Yes!

..and we loved it so much that since then

we've actually been the actors in the weekends.

Oh, wonderful. Great fun, yes. How very exciting.

And you've also had some pretty famous actors and actresses

in your living room. In my living room! How did that happen?

They filmed the first Harry Potter film in our road

where we used to live.

What? So all the cast used our lounge as the green room.

So I had Fiona Shaw, Harry Potter himself,

everybody in the lounge.

What an extraordinary experience.

Now, Adrian, you're a prison governor, aren't you?

But not for much longer.

No, I finish this year. How long have you been doing it? 31 years.

I mean, I was in the army before so I joined the prison service

and if I had my time again, I'd do it all again. Would you? Yeah.

That's fantastic. Now, you're about to move, aren't you, you two?

Yeah, we're going to move to south-west France.

How's your French? Coming on. Coming on?!

Coming on. Are you having lessons? Three times a week.

Three times a week? Excellent. I think we'd better move on.

No more questions there. So have you got some tactics, team?

I think we're looking at buying quirky things

and if we like them we're hoping other people will like them too.

Are you competitive?

Extremely. Against each other as well. Oh, yeah.

So I don't know how that will work.

I normally win but... Do you? Not against me!

Well, we'll find that out later. Now for the Blues.

We've got Joy and Paul, Mum and son.

Now, you're national planning manager, Joy, for the Royal Mail.

Correct, yeah. That sounds rather a responsible task. It is huge.

Anything that's not business as usual, you know,

like posting a letter and collecting it

is what I plan with another two ladies.

It's only ladies in the team.

I mean, Christmas must be a nightmare, mustn't it?

Christmas is not a nightmare because every single parcel

you pick up is a smile. You're delivering a smile.

Oh, God. I love it. As written by the PR department.

Now I can't finish with you without mentioning the hair.

It is sensational, I have to say.

Now, Paul. You are area manager for a firm of estate agents, I think.

Yes, that's right. How's the market at the moment? Incredible.

Really, really good.

Always incredible when you speak to an estate agent.

The market is always incredible.

But you actually prefer homes on wheels, don't you?

Yes, I've got an obsession for camper vans. Have you?

I've owned three in the past and I own one now. A 1972 camper van.

And you go on holiday in it? Yes. We will start to.

It's got a little bit of work to do. Need some curtains, courtesy of Mum.

You need curtains if you're going on holiday, I can tell you that.

Oh, from experience?

Possibly. Now, tactics? I want to spend all the money.

And I want to spend the least amount of money.

This could be really quite challenging.

Do you have any particular loves in the antique world?

I absolutely love Rennie Mackintosh.

I'm not sure you'll be finding a bit of Rennie Mackintosh

for ?300 but you never know. Yeah, well, it could be that hidden gem.

Well, good luck to all of you.

What you need is ?300 and I have got ?300 for you

and I've got ?300 for you. I'll have that, thank you.

Go and spend it all and have a good time. Good luck.

Thank you very much. Thank you. This is really quite fascinating.

Family against romance. What a competition.

So, let's meet today's experts.

Roll up, roll up, it's David Harper in town for the Reds.

Smashing it for the Blues, it's John Cameron.

We've got our money. Yep. What are we going to be buying today?

I'm after some sexy, solid wood.

I'd like something small, shiny and I love angels.

Jo? I'm after something quirky.

Little spender. Little spender, sell big.

That's pretty much all the bases covered then.

Right, team. Your 60 minutes starts now.

HORN TOOTS

Marvellous, let's go.

Let's go spending, then.

There are signs these teams have very different styles.

The Reds quickly find things they like.

Look at those lovely old planters. Are they planters? What are these?

Yeah, feeders of some sort. Feeders, yeah.

While Paul knows what he doesn't.

What about that? No. The box? No.

Oh, that's ideal. No.

I like just the feel of solid wood.

I think it's just got a history and it's been around for a long time.

I agree. There's nothing like good wooden furniture.

Now, could life be a picnic for the Blues?

Well, what about that? No.

You said you didn't want something '60s...

Something that's got a bit of character. OK.

Like your mum? Hear, hear.

Now, how are the Reds getting on in their search for wood?

What about that?

It's a very plain and simple stick stand.

I don't mind plain. What about simple, Jo?

Do you do simple? I'm with Aidan! No offence, Aidan.

Have a look at that grain and tell me what wood is that?

It's oak. It's oak. It absolutely screams oak.

I think that that looks about 1943.

Congratulations. Completely wrong.

THEY LAUGH

What is it then? Other than oak. I think it might be a bit earlier.

It looks a bit Arts and Crafts-y, doesn't it?

Kind of 1900, maybe First World War. There's a little plaque in there.

What does that say? "Alister co, makers, Dursley, England."

OK, let me have a better look at that.

Stamp number's on the base which is rather nice.

It's quite unusual to find numbers and a plaque

and that, I really, really like. What sort of price... I don't know.

Shall we ask the dealer? Good morning, hello, Red team. Morning!

Hello!

Oh, I love the bright and cheerful look. Isn't that wonderful?

This is our first object. Oh, fabulous.

Now, what date do you think it is?

Oh, you can date it by the maker's mark on there. It's about 1900.

I think I said 1900 in the beginning

so I'm absolutely 100% correct as usual, yeah.

Yeah, obviously.

Now, is it cheap and cheerful? Is it as cheerful as you?

Yes, it's as cheerful as me. It's almost as beautiful as you.

Oh, thank you very much. Jo, hello? You're engaged to this man.

Do you know what he's doing here? He's all talk. Oh, is he?

So what's the best price you would be able to do this for?

I was looking for ?50. 50? I was thinking more 30.

Ouch. I could do 40. 35. 35, yeah. That sounds like 35, doesn't it?

That's a 35. It's called compromise.

Halfway each. How about 38?

37? That's called being really tough. 37. 37? Oh, my Lord.

That's called being ridiculous. Have we done 37? Yes, 37. Go for it.

BOTH: Deal. Oh, my God. Going up in pounds.

What has my life come to, honestly?

Now, now, David. You may have your work cut out.

Now, how about a bit of colour, Blues? So what have you seen, Joy?

This has grabbed your attention. I don't even know what it is.

Is it a recycling bin? Well, it looks... I think it probably is.

I think you might be on the money there, Paul.

I think, though, it's very retro.

It's something that people are buying nowadays. I... I love it.

I love the shape. Yes, I'm not sure it's going to be...

It looks new so I guess there's going to be...

There's no dirt, you mean? There's no dirt.

I know there's not much age to this but, to be fair, the rule book

has been ripped up at auctions these days

because there are antique things at auction

that are just selling for nothing.

And so, it doesn't have to be old or new.

I think it's got impact and I think that's important.

It caught your eye, it caught mine, that's got to be a good sign.

Shall we at least ask how much? Yeah, yeah.

I think that would be a good idea. How much is it?

Well, actually, in fact, what is it? It's a waste recycling.

Obviously Italian in design with the colours, I would imagine.

So, I've got 160 on it.

It's up to you. I love it. I'm not keen.

Paul's nervous. I'm not keen. I'm really not keen. But I'm his mum.

You're his mum. Listen... She's going out on her own on this one.

Mums law, Mum's law. Is there a better price you could do for me?

120.

Um...

This is a tough one. Could you do 110 for me?

I'd do another fiver. 115. 115? Yep. That sounds fair. Wow.

Thank you very much. Your mum is impressive.

Paul's really nervous now. Mum's off the mark. I'm not arguing with Mum.

Come on, guys. OK, thanks very much. Thank you.

Now, that is a quirky item. Let's hope Mum is right.

Now have the Reds found something to write home about?

I was just looking at that bureau over there.

You do like this wood, don't you?

BOTH: We do.

I'm in love. Look at this! This is beautiful!

Right, tell me, everything about it.

Why you love it, where you think it's from, when it was made.

Right, I think it's 1846. Look at this!

You're very precise with your dates. And that? What's the writing there?

1944 written on there. So it's definitely pre-1944.

Well, that's very good. Very good detective skills there, Jo.

I think you can safely say, if you believe that date to be correct,

it's pre-1944, isn't it? Well, like I said, I think it's about 1922.

I would instinctively say it was earlier. I think it was 1890, 1900.

Something like that. But it might be a bit later.

Shall I go and ask the chap to...? Let me try and find him.

So, while David goes off to find a price,

have the Blues found something to brighten their day?

This is really cute. I love the character on it. It's a nice thing.

This is very fashionable at the moment.

I think the key thing is, what's the price?

Is the price going to be right?

Do you want to... Shall we find out the price?

Yeah, do, because I like it. I think it's nice too.

Excuse me, I'm interested in how much the light is.

350 on that.

ALL: Oh!

That's just killed us. That's killed us. That's just killed us.

We're not even going to insult you.

We didn't even start with that much, did we?

I think we're better off down in the dark for that one. Yeah.

Definitely not cheap, Paul.

But with 20 minutes gone already, there's no time to waste.

So what's the news on that desk? What are your thoughts?

Well, Lebus was...

I think, they were the biggest manufacturer of furniture in Europe.

Where was it made?

Finsbury and Tottenham. So, price-wise?

We did have it up for 250. Oh.

We'd have to come below ?100 for that.

No, I couldn't... I couldn't do that, I'm afraid.

It's not going to happen. Thanks a lot. Thanks for your time.

Do appreciate it. Well spotted, you two.

Thank you. Thanks. OK, bye. See you.

While the Reds go off to find something cheaper,

I have something I want to show you.

Why do I want you to look at this?

Because it's a classic piece of Georgian English furniture.

The sort of thing that I love and the sort of thing

that can nip under the radar at auction.

It's from about 1800, it's made of mahogany,

it's got rosewood cross banding.

Look at the workmanship all the way around these drawers

and it's multifunctional.

Let's start at the beginning.

Pull out the lopers, drop it down,

there's the original writing surface

with its original leather and hinges. Superb.

Fold it away and what's the next function?

A bit of sewing.

Open the drawer,

various compartments here for your sewing items

and your cotton reels, etc.

And at the top here we've got a little writing compartment

and an extra bonus here, the cedarwood drawer linings.

Cedarwood keeps the moths away. So it's a luxury piece.

30 years ago this could well have made ?1,200 or ?1,400 at auction.

I bought it recently for ?200.

Back to the shopping.

We're halfway through the time and our teams

have only bought one item each. Come on, guys.

Anything caught your eye?

You two quite like big things, don't you? We do. Big items.

We are into big stuff. Can do, yes.

Anything caught your eye? Not on this, I don't think.

It's Paul's turn. I'm going to let Paul choose.

Sorry, I know I'm letting the team down but it's got to be right.

What's that called? Ooh, what is that? There. What is that?

It looks like something for... Is it a shop fitting?

Do you reckon, Paul? I'm not sure. Well, these are for hanging stuff on

but it almost looks like plate racks, doesn't it? Yeah.

Do you think that's plate racks? Yes.

That's quite interesting, isn't it?

It certainly looks like it should be in an industrial kitchen,

doesn't it? A commercial kitchen with stainless steel. Yeah.

It's got a bit of character to it, hasn't it?

Is it too battered, do you think? Or...

Things look battered and shabby these days, don't they?

?70 is the price on the ticket.

Shall we see if we can find the stallholder? Yeah. Excuse me, sir?

You've got ?70 on the ticket. What's the very best? Absolute best ?50.

45? No, it's got to be 50. OK. That's knocking 20 off. All right.

I think, if it's OK, can we have a think about it and come back to you?

Yeah, yeah, yes. All right, thank you very much. Appreciate it.

That's the sort of thing that I think is selling these days. OK.

That's one for the back burner. Now what are the Reds looking at?

Look!

They are amazing. Oh, my gosh. They are... Do you know...

How I refer to them? Mad!

They need a bit of work, I appreciate that.

A bit of work? Adrian, please, help me out.

The condition, for me, the condition's irrelevant. No!

I think what we've got to look at, look at the craftsmanship...

I'm looking. Somebody spends a couple of hundred pounds...

A couple of hundred?

..getting the seats done, getting it done up, they will have...

What are you? An antique salesman? More like an expert, David.

I reckon that they could be 1786.

Where did you get him from? Seriously? I don't know.

You don't know? Exactly. Can you send him back?

What is the date then? No. They're not 1786.

They're high, late Victorian. So they're 1900-ish. Around there.

With a mix of different styles all thrown in.

And, Jo, I'm going to ask you what wood it is. Oh!

It's a dark wood. I think it's ash. Think back to our first purchase.

Oh, do you think it's oak? I think it could be oak.

That's what I meant. Shall we take a punt on this?

Well, I'm going to have to get you a price, actually.

We spent an awful lot of time. But they're going to have to be cheap.

Yes, they need so much work.

Off you go, David.

Now, are the Blues trying to add a bit of muscle to their buy?

Look at that American footballer, Paul? The big American footballer.

He's got some impact, certainly, hasn't he? He has, yeah.

But you wouldn't want him, dear. I know. Nope.

Now time for the Reds to talk price.

Hello again. Hello.

Right, best price, bottom line,

trade, death, whatever you want to call it.

Where are we going with these chairs?

For four stunning chairs including a throne? 50 quid.

Do you know what? I'm going to shake your hand straight away with that.

I'm in there. Do you know what that is? ?12.50 a chair. Fantastic.

That is phenomenal. No worries. We've got them.

So with two items bought, how are you feeling, Reds?

I think we're due a bit of panicking.

We haven't done the panicking yet and I'm desperate for panicking.

We'll leave it to the last minute and then we'll go for it. Yeah!

And what are the Blues chewing over? How about that, John?

The gumdrop machine? Yeah, the gumdrop machine.

Oh, the gumdrop machine. This takes you back, doesn't it?

Yeah, this is really cute. I like this. You like that? Yeah.

You get your personality rating as well. Yeah, personality rating look!

"Hot stuff, shy, sexy, cool and daydream."

You pays your money and you takes your chance.

What a compliment.

Good morning. Good morning, sir. Good morning. The gumdrop machine.

First of all, is it working?

Well, it was working yesterday.

Normally the 20p goes in, makes a little noise, gumdrops come out,

this morning I cannot get it to work.

Oh, what a shame, what a shame. So, what's the price of it?

Well, I was asking for 180, but as it's not working,

I could do a bit better than that.

I was thinking when 150. 150.

No, it's a bit rich. I really like it. It's lovely, isn't it? Yeah.

I was walking over thinking it was going to be closer to 80.

He's an estate agent, by the way.

THEY LAUGH

Unfortunately, that's less than I paid for it. Is it? Sorry. It is.

I can go to 110. OK. Which gives me ?10 profit.

Do you know what? Would you do 105? Oh, go on.

Unless you can get it working and then I'll pay 110. 105. 105!

Thank you. Good man, good man.

We've still got one more item to buy.

So I think we better crack on. Yeah, let's go. Let's go.

You're right, John. There's still more to do.

I think we're doing really well. What do you reckon, Paul?

Do you think we're doing really good after...

Yeah, I think we've had a really good start.

I'm still not sure on the bin but I'm happy with the gumball.

I think we've got enough time now to focus on something

we think we can make a bit of money on. Yeah.

You're meant to be trying to make money on it all, Blues.

Now, can those Reds find anything that isn't made of wood?

Wow, look at this. This is an interesting looking place.

Now, you see, look at that.

I think we all like what's going on here.

Some stores really draw you in, don't they?

Yeah. They do. Wow, look at this, Jo. That says...

It's in French. What's that say? It's... Ancient furniture.

Meubles furniture. Meubles furniture. Anciens. French.

So that's obviously a sign from an old shop. An old antique shop.

An antique shop. You could put it on the wall. It's quite sexy.

It's what? It's sexy. Sexy?

Sexy. You're so easily pleased, aren't you?

French is a sexy language!

Ooh la la.

I think that that is a really good item.

Shop-fitting items are very, very good news. Quirky. We said quirky.

But even though it's in French so most of the English population

would say, "What does that mean?"

Well, exactly. Talking point. Shall we see what they want?

Yeah, ask him. Do you want to bring him over?

Can we have a chat? What price have you got on them? ?60 on the pair.

The complete sign. To help, I'll do 50.

It's a really generous price

but could we go a bit lower than that, please? Not really, no.

Could we say... Could we say 45?

Not really, no.

No. I think that's...

50 is... 50 is... OK. No, that's fine. I'm happy.

I'm happy with 50. OK, that's good.

OK, so, we know where we stand. Thank you very much for that.

Could we not just have another five minutes, just having a look,

and maybe come back to them? If we don't find...

Yeah, we can, if... Would you mind holding them? It's not a problem.

That's very kind of you. We'll let you know. Thank you. Thank you.

OK, fair enough. Thanks very much. Thank you. Come on, then.

So, while the Reds have one on hold, what are the Blues thinking?

I think, if we go and have a look at that item we had,

the dish holder... If, you know...

If I can just get ?5 more off of it, it's going to keep me happy,

so I think it's worth a try.

You think it's got a chance? Yeah. Yeah.

And if we can get it for 45 quid,

it leaves 35 quid for me, doesn't it? Yeah.

Are you trusting me with ?35?

That's a little bit too much, actually.

Come on, then. Let's go and see. Let's go. Let's go.

Now, we take our eyes off the Reds for one moment, and guess what?

You just love your wood, don't you? Yeah, yeah. We do.

Now, this is something totally different,

from a completely different part of the world.

It's southern China. Yeah.

It's kind of Hong Kong-ish, 1920s.

Now, the sad thing, guys,

is that I know that that table is ?250 and that's it.

You've got 213.

So, we've got ten minutes.

Now, is it time to look at the signs?

I think it's running time.

Well, while you run off, Reds,

the Blues look like they've almost made it to the finishing line.

We're back again. We're intrigued.

So, we do like it.

Is it... Are you sure we couldn't get it for 45?

No. 50 is really the best.

Is it? What do you think, Mum?

I like it. I just think it's a little bit expensive.

This is the first thing, I think,

we've seen that we actually both agree on. Yes.

Listen to Mum. Yeah! When your mum makes sense,

you know Mum knows best. Go on!

We can do it. Go on. Let's do it.

?50 it is. ?50.

Lovely. Thank you. THEY CHEER

Well, the Blues finish as they started, with Mum knowing best,

but the Reds still have one more item to buy

and only five minutes of shopping time left.

Jo, we have bought nothing en route to the signs,

and the signs have appeared. OK.

I think it's a sign.

Ba-dum-tish!

I think we should go with the sign. Yeah.

Yes! Go with the sign.

Oh, well, show some more enthusiasm, girl.

I would love us to have those signs! More! More!

Your acting abilities, we need it!

So, call him over. Sir!

OK. And we're going to have them. Thank you very much indeed.

No problem at all. Thank you. We really appreciate it.

Thank you. Done? Yes, absolutely. Done.

Yeah, thank you very much. Thank you. Thanks. Thank you.

You two are stars.

HE PLAYS FANFARE

All right, team, your time is up.

That's it - three. We've got three items. Yay! That's brilliant.

You mentioned something about a bacon butty, Adrian.

Let's go. Let's go. Fantastic.

Bacon butties on Adrian.

Now, let's remind ourselves what the Red team have bought.

First up, a brolly and stick stand.

It set them back ?37.

Next, they hoped to be sitting pretty with four oak chairs -

price paid, ?50.

Finally, for another ?50, a French antique sign.

Tres bon!

Adi, Jo, have you had a good time? Brilliant. Brilliant time.

Oh, marvellous! Yes. Wonderful.

So, what's your favourite lot? The chairs. The chairs?

Absolutely, the chairs.

And what's going to make the biggest profit? The chairs!

It's all about the chairs! Maybe the chairs...

David, could you cast a vote on this, please?

The chairs! Yes! Get in, the chairs!

So, you spent something like ?137, I reckon. Yes, we did. Yes.

Marvellous. That must mean you've got ?163 left over.

You're good. Am I good? You are very good.

Now, there's a bit of danger here,

because I think that's probably a trifle too much to give this man.

LAUGHTER Here. Good luck, David.

Got any ideas?

Well, I think, Adrian, I'm going to buy something...

Sexy! Yeah, baby!

Something sexy.

Let's remind ourselves just what the Blues have bought.

First up, it's Jo's colourful recycling bin -

price paid, ?115.

Next, Paul is hoping his 1970s gumball machine

delivers a sweet reward.

It cost ?105.

And lastly, will bids stack up for the stainless-steel plate rack,

bought for ?50?

Well, Joy and Paul, you didn't always agree, did you?

Erm, no, but that's fine.

No. No.

Did you have to act as referee, John?

I thought Mum was going to be the one needing holding back,

but once we let him off the lead, he was just as bad.

Was he, really? Yeah.

So, what's your favourite item, Joy?

My bin - my recycling bin,

with all the different colours. Your recycling bin. And yours, Paul?

Mine's the gumball machine.

The gumball machine? I absolutely love it. Yeah.

And what's going to make the biggest profit? I hope neither of those.

So what is? The stainless-steel plate rack.

The stainless-steel plate rack. Yes.

Well, I'm going to have to stick to my guns

and go for the gumball machine.

Marvellous. There's money to be had there.

Well, I have to admire you for spending so much money.

It's just tremendous - ?270.

Yes. Yes. So, where's the 30?

Here it is. Now, John, that's not much money, is it?

Oh, well, you know me - I'm going to spend it all.

What are you going to buy with it?

Well, I don't know what I'm going to buy with it.

Not much, I don't think, to be honest.

So, while John goes off to buy "not much",

we're off to the auction room.

Well, we've come down the road to SAS Auctions,

and here we find the wonderful Thomas Plant.

Thomas, how are you? Roscoe, very well.

Nice to see you. Is business good?

Booming, as ever.

Now, the Red team have bought an interesting mix of items,

starting in a fairly traditional way,

and you can see the oak stick stand here.

Well, it's by Lister, so it's got a name to the stick stand. Yeah.

It's probably early 20th century.

I agree. I wouldn't say it's the best quality.

No. But it's got a label...

Yeah. ..and it's very functional.

But what do you reckon it's worth? ?40-?60.

They paid 37.

I think they should do rather well because this is great for

your modern interior.

Yeah. People always need umbrellas and...

So, they're in with a chance there. Yeah.

Now, this splendid Carolean-style, oak-carved chair...

With three others.

I'm going to ask you how you've estimated them.

Well, I have estimated them at ?50-?80.

Have you? Mmm.

They paid 50. Fine.

And behind me is my favourite lot,

which you have, I think, beautifully displayed.

It's a great thing,

but the problem with this is it's in Formica - it's plastic.

Oh. But, actually, as a decorative thing, it's rather fun.

It is great fun.

What have you estimated that at? 40 to 60.

Well, they paid ?50, so it's... It's not too bad, is it?

They're looking all right, really. Yeah.

It's just possible that they will need their bonus buy.

Let's have a look at what it is.

Well, Adrian and Jo, I can see how excited you're looking

at this moment.

You spent ?137, so you've left him a shedload of money.

What's he done with it?

This, I can tell you, to me, is very sexy.

Jo, remove that cover.

Feast your eyes on that baby! Oh.

I saw one beside the A4 on the way in here.

This is the one - it fell out of the back of my car.

What have you bought?

It is wonderful.

I love classic, vintage cars,

and this takes us back to the, possibly, 1920s.

I'm... I'm hallucinating.

If I'm not mistaken, you're holding a rusty old lump of scrap car.

Yeah, a sexy bit of old lumpy, scrappy car.

The boys would like it.

Exactly. It's a boy's toy. It's a mantique.

How much did you pay? About two quid?

Well, no. Oof!

I paid ?30 for it. SHE GASPS

So, David, what do you think this rusty old wheel might make?

It could make anything from a couple of pounds to a few tens of pounds,

depending on how many bachelors there are

in the auction room, but... Yeah?

Look, look, team,

I think we've had quite enough of this rusty old wheel.

You don't have to make up your mind now.

Let's see what the auctioneer thinks of David's rusty old wheel.

Ah...

What do you think?

Well, we were quite surprised when we saw this...

Yeah. ..because we do automobilia sales and we have

an automobilia specialist who knows about these things.

And he's looked at this.

He's looked at this and studied it, and gave me the description,

and we really were quite puzzled,

so we've put ?15-?20 on it.

It might just struggle a little bit, as they paid ?30.

Well, I wish David all the best for that one.

And it could do with a bit of a clean, if I may say so. THOMAS LAUGHS

Now, going on to Joy and Paul.

Yes. Well, we start with the recycling bin.

Tell me all about that.

Well, this is by somebody called Gianluca Soldi -

it's Italian designer. Yeah.

Probably designed in the late 20th century. Yeah.

And it's got another function to it, as well. Mm-hmm.

So, you've got all the different colours to put your different bits

of recycling in. Yes.

But if you are a can drinker -

and you've got all your, you know, fizzy drinks - you can crush it.

It's brilliant. Oh! I love that.

Have you ever seen one like that before? I haven't, actually.

I haven't at all. No? How have you managed to estimate it?

It's not very easy. Well, no.

I mean, there are records of these selling at auction.

Are there? Yeah, there are. Yeah, there are.

And I've gone a little bit stronger... Yeah.

..and I've put, sort of, ?60-?80 to it.

Yeah, yeah. Well, you're going to have to go a bit stronger.

Oh, really? They paid ?115 for this. Mmm...

Well, I can see why they did that

because, if you bought that new today,

it would be probably more than that... Yeah. Much more.

Well, what do you think of the gumdrop personality tester?

Quite fun, though, isn't it? It is fun.

The one thing which is against it is that these items,

people like them when they do things, so if you've got

a slot machine, if you've got an arcade game...

This is 1970s.

It's got a great look to it. Yeah.

But, actually, you've got to fill it with gumdrops... Yes.

..and then it will work.

It's battery-operated, so that's another bonus.

No, I think it's great fun. Yeah. What's it worth?

?70-?100. Well, that's not too bad.

That's a pretty good-ish estimate.

They paid ?105.

Ah, well...

They are very close. In with a chance.

Now, the third item they've bought is

the English rose stainless-steel hanging plate rack.

Well, I don't mind this.

I really don't mind this, Roscoe.

So, you've put an enormous estimate on it.

Well, I, you know, ?30-?50.

30 to 50.

Find me another one like this which you can put straight on your wall.

It just needs a clean. Yeah, marvellous.

Well, they paid ?50, so...

They've got a fair chance.

But they might need their bonus buy. Let's have a quick look at it.

Jo and Paul, this could be the moment that makes or breaks

your Bargain Hunt,

depending on what you think of this.

Do you want to see it? Oh, please. Please. Go on. Voila.

Oh. Oh, right. OK.

Underwhelmed.

And to think, I bought this thinking of you, Joy.

Running through the street with a toga on?

Well, I wasn't... Well, listen, whatever floats your boat but...

Tell us about it, John. Well, I knew... Yeah, please do.

I know you like Art Deco. I do love Art Deco. And this is...

This is just a typical Art Deco figure

modelled as Diana the Huntress,

reflecting athletic women in the '30s and '20s.

So, so, you don't like it? You're not impressed?

No, it was just a shock.

And how much do you think it's worth?

Well, I think this should be worth around ?50.

Do you think it will make it?

I don't know. We'll see. Yeah, I know.

Well, we're in the hands of the gods, I think, aren't we, really?

Yeah, of Diana. You know how much money you left him with, don't you?

Next to nothing. Was it ?30?

Yeah, well, how much of it do you think he spent?

Hopefully ?10.

I paid ?30. It's all you left me!

I know, but we know what you're like.

THEY LAUGH

I would suggest it's probably worth ?30 but we will wait and see.

We'll see how we get on.

You don't have to make a decision now. Make a decision at the auction.

Meanwhile, let's see what the auctioneer thinks of it.

There we go. John's offering.

John's offering. Art Deco...plaster figure group

of Diana, with her hounds,

attacking the man she turned into the deer.

Tells the story rather well, actually.

It's Deco in style.

I would say it's probably made in the 1950s.

It's not the finest, finest quality, I have to say.

What have you estimated it at? ?30-?50.

That's not too bad at all because he paid 30.

Well, he's got a very good chance. It's a look, isn't it?

Just looking at all these items, it could be a bit tight, couldn't it?

Yeah, it could be a bit tight.

You'll be on the rostrum, won't you? Absolutely.

We will be in the safe hands of Thomas Plant.

Let's see how he gets on.

Start me at ?60. 65. 70.

?70 it is. 71. 70 twice.

How are you feeling? Are you excited? Yes.

Have you been to an auction before? Yes.

Have you? Have you bought at an auction? Yes.

We have. A load of absolute rubbish!

Have you sold at an auction? No.

Well, today's the day, David! Today is the day.

We're going to start with the umbrella stand.

I'm hoping we can't go wrong here. So, here it comes.

Right, next lot, it's lot 100.

This is a hexagonal umbrella walking-stick stand with oak panels

and brass bounding to it.

I can start the bidding at 45, 50. 50 here.

55. 60 with me. 65, 70.

70, it's here. At 75. 80. Against the internet.

?80. 85. 90. 90, it's here.

?90 I have, at ?90.

At 95. 100 I have here.

I have to go 105 internet against you.

At 110 and I'm out.

I'm out at 110.

?110 it is.

At ?110. Wait, 120.

120 I have.

Once at 120.

Twice at 120.

Selling. 120.

Do you know how much profit you've made? A lot. ?83.

The next lot coming up is the chairs.

You paid ?50 for the chairs.

19th-century oak diamond chairs.

They are very smart, these oak dining chairs.

Start me here. ?40.

Start me here at ?40.

20 then. 20.

I've got 20 online.

It's an online bid at 20 once.

You win some, you lose some.

Are we done? 20.

Oh, you have been done.

You've lost 30 of your 83.

Don't panic. You're still up ?53 and here comes

your meubles anciens.

A large, modern French shop sign.

Lovely lot, this one here.

Start me at ?30. 30. ?30 we have online. Is there 5 anywhere else?

You've got ?30 online. It must be somebody from France.

60 now online. Yes!

70 it's online!

Against you all. At ?70 I have.

75, now moving on.

At 75 it is.

Online bid has it at 75 once,

75 twice... 75.

Fantastic! I can announce that you have made

a profit of ?78.

THEY GASP

Which is just phenomenal really.

Now is the moment critique,

keeping the French going after the meubles anciens,

as to whether you go with this wheel.

We're not going... You're not going with the wheel?

Not a hope!

If I may say so, the auctioneer couldn't agree more with you.

He's estimated at f... ?5. 50.

F... ?15-?20.

Shall I leave now or wait till...?

No, you can stay. You want me to stay?

Lot 107.

This is an early 20th century

Ford steel spoke wheel with a chromed hubcap.

Start the bidding with me here, ?10.

Somebody start me at ?10 for the wheel.

At ?10. Surely it's got to be worth ?10? Bit of industrial design here.

A spoke wheel.

They've got no taste! No taste!

Thank you, Dave. ?5. 5 to get this off. 5 I've got.

Yes! I don't know what I'm getting excited about.

At ?5. Any advance at 5?

At 5 it is. Selling once at 5. Oh, no!

Twice at 5. 5 it is.

It didn't matter.

Potentially you've lost ?25 but, in fact, you lost nothing at all.

You stay with a profit of ?78, which is fantastic.

Absolutely not a word to the Blue team.

Walk out of here with a miserable face.

You may have won, you may have lost. We'll find out.

Joy and Paul, you're looking quite excited about this.

Confident of a profit?

I'm not sure confident is the right word.

THEY LAUGH

Excited to see what happens.

Well, here it comes. The bin. You paid ?115.

It's coming up now.

Lot 120. A modern, plastic egg recycling bin. This is it.

Designed by Gianluca Soldi,

by Ovetto.

And I can start the bidding, with me here, with a bid of ?30.

I have a bid on the book at 30.

30... Yes? He likes it at 35.

At 35. ?35. 40 now.

40 I have. Are you coming back?

45. 50.

?50. At ?50.

Ladies and gentlemen, at ?50.

This could be your chance to change your life.

To recycle more efficiently.

At 50 I have once. At 50 twice. Selling then.

Oh, dear.

Well, that's a short loss of ?65.

That's a mere drop in the ocean.

Here comes the gumdrop personality test.

Paid ?105.

I can start the bidding with me here. ?30. 30 I have.

Any advance at 30? 35. 40.

45. 50. 55. 60.

65. 70. 75. 80.

85. 90... They like gumdrops. ..95.

100.

Go on, madam. 110. Yes!

110, lady's bid. What a profit! At 110 lady's bid.

At 110 it is. And 120 online against you.

Oh, go on, madam!

Madam, you've come all this way. You started it!

130 it is.

Lady's bid at 130. 130, room bidder has it. 130 against you once.

Your last chance. Are we done?

130. Lady's bid.

It's a ?25-profit. That has wiped ?25 off your loss.

You've still got a stainless steel hanging plate rack to go.

An English stainless steel Venus hanging plate rack.

Immediately I have ?20 on my book.

At ?20 it is on my book.

22 and I'm now at 22.

He's going in twos.

At 22. 25 it is.

28. ?30 I have. At ?30. With a nod, 35.

With a nod at ?35. At 35 standing.

35 it is once. 35 twice.

THEY GROAN

That's a ?15 loss,

which added to your ?40 loss, means you're down ?55.

Shame.

Anyway, what do you think about the Art Deco plaster group?

Erm... I'm not keen myself.

I actually quite like it. Seeing as it's me or it's meant to be me.

I want to go with it.

I'm not keen. OK. We'll go with it. You were right on the recycling bin.

So who's winning? I want a definite answer. Definitely.

Mum wins and you're going with it? Definitely. I trust John.

You trust John?

Well, I can now reveal that the auctioneer also trusts John.

Ooh!

Estimate, 30 to 50.

Wow.

He thinks you'll make a profit. Let's hope.

But, of course, auctioneers can be wrong.

You paid 30 and here it is.

127. An Art Deco plaster figure group.

Modelled as Diana and her hounds.

I can start the bidding, ?15.

At 15. At 15. No bids at 15.

Oh.

?10 for the plaster figure.

10 I've got. At ?10 it is. 10 it is, I have once.

Oh, son! Oh, dear!

Twice. 10 it is.

Oh, dear.

I think the hunter just became the hunted.

I'd better get my coat!

I bet you're thrilled Mum went with that(!) I was really pleased.

Well, thanks to Mum, you've lost a cool ?20 on that,

which has increased your loss from 55 to 75.

However, that could be a winning score.

Not a word to that Red team.

Deadpan faces. And we'll find out in just a moment.

Well, girls and boys. Did you enjoy that?

It was great fun.

Wasn't it fun? Do you know, between you there's only ?3.

ALL: No!

Isn't that amazing?

The only subtle difference is there's a minus sign

in front of one of them.

THEY LAUGH

Because you are today's runners-up, I'm afraid.

Because you've lost a mere ?75.

It was tough, wasn't it?

Didn't start well with that recycling bin.

You thumped off with a quick loss of ?65.

These things can happen in an auction room, can't they?

However, the gumdrop came up trumps, didn't it?

You made a profit. Pleased with that.

So despite the loss you've had a nice time, haven't you? Brilliant.

Excellent time.

Superb. It's been a roller-coaster, hasn't it? Yeah.

Up, down, down, down, down.

You have to come down eventually. You do.

However, this lot here, were they smart?

The umbrella stand, I still don't really understand, do you?

You paid ?37. The auctioneer thought it would make 40 to 60.

I thought he was spot-on. What did it make? ?120!

That was just phenomenal.

It gives me immense pleasure to hand over ?78 to you,

with a huge congratulations and well done.

You've had a good time? Yes, definitely.

Marvellous. We've loved having you

and particularly giving you all that cash,

which has been fantastic.

Do look at our website, which you can see on screen in front of you,

and follow us on Twitter.

Do please join us for another Bargain Hunt. Yes?

ALL: Yes!

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