0:00:02 > 0:00:04TYRES SCREECH
0:00:06 > 0:00:08I'm heading to the British Motor Museum,
0:00:08 > 0:00:11home to a large collection of historic cars -
0:00:11 > 0:00:14rather like this Austin-Healey 3000
0:00:14 > 0:00:17which was designed here in Warwickshire.
0:00:17 > 0:00:19You won't just find historic cars,
0:00:19 > 0:00:22but also it's bustling with antique stalls
0:00:22 > 0:00:24with thousands of items to choose from -
0:00:24 > 0:00:26which means I need to put my foot down.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36Let's go Bargain Hunting!
0:00:58 > 0:01:02Well, I may have found something classy, stylish and collectable,
0:01:02 > 0:01:04but will our teams be able to do the same?
0:01:04 > 0:01:06They'll have £300
0:01:06 > 0:01:10and just one hour in which to buy three items to take off to auction.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13Now, I'll be telling you more about the car later.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16Meanwhile, let's see what's coming up for our teams.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20On today's show, there's discord for the Reds...
0:01:20 > 0:01:24If I'm not allowed those chairs, you're not having that.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26..while the Blues are in perfect harmony...
0:01:26 > 0:01:29# I'm leaning on a lamppost at the corner of the... #
0:01:29 > 0:01:30Hmm.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35..but in a tense auction, there's a chorus of approval.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37- Well done.- That's fabulous.
0:01:37 > 0:01:39Sold!
0:01:39 > 0:01:41Well, that's all for later.
0:01:41 > 0:01:43Now, let's meet today's teams.
0:01:43 > 0:01:44We've got two married couples.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47On my right, for the Reds, we have Neil and Caroline,
0:01:47 > 0:01:49and for the Blues, we have Simon and Jan.
0:01:49 > 0:01:50Welcome, everyone.
0:01:50 > 0:01:52- ALL:- Hello.
0:01:52 > 0:01:55Now, Neil, you've been married for nine years, is it?
0:01:55 > 0:01:57That's right. Our wedding anniversary only the other day.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59No! Well, congratulations.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01- How did you meet? - We were working at...
0:02:01 > 0:02:04- in investment banking together down in London.- Really?
0:02:04 > 0:02:06Yep. All a bit controversial at the time, though,
0:02:06 > 0:02:08because Caroline actually worked for me.
0:02:08 > 0:02:09Yeah?
0:02:09 > 0:02:10How was that?
0:02:10 > 0:02:12Erm...it wasn't great.
0:02:12 > 0:02:13Because...
0:02:13 > 0:02:16Sounds like a marriage made in heaven, this one!
0:02:16 > 0:02:20He kept overcompensating, trying to put people off the scent.
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- Oh, I see.- So, would just tell me off randomly in front of everybody.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- Playing it cool, were you? - Pretty much, yeah.
0:02:26 > 0:02:27- What made you give it up? - Lifestyle change.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29- Yeah.- Yeah, moved up to Warwickshire
0:02:29 > 0:02:31and now working for the family business.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33So, you're no longer the boss.
0:02:33 > 0:02:34- No.- Oh, dear.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- Are you the boss now?- Yes.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38Oh, what a change!
0:02:38 > 0:02:41Well, well done. Now, you're also badminton players, aren't you?
0:02:41 > 0:02:43- We are, yes. - Who's the better badminton player?
0:02:43 > 0:02:46Oh, definitely Neil. Neil's really good at badminton.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48I'm not actually that good -
0:02:48 > 0:02:52which is why I'm the social secretary for my team.
0:02:52 > 0:02:53You go to the pub.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55Basically, I can organise an evening out.
0:02:56 > 0:02:57And what about antiques?
0:02:57 > 0:03:00- Love 'em.- Love 'em!
0:03:00 > 0:03:01With regard to tactics?
0:03:01 > 0:03:04Yeah, well, basically what normally happens in our relationship
0:03:04 > 0:03:07- is I have an opinion...- Yes. - ..she doesn't listen to it...- Yeah.
0:03:07 > 0:03:08..and we do what she wants to do.
0:03:08 > 0:03:10I have exactly the same marriage.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12How's your marriage? Is it like that?
0:03:12 > 0:03:13- Very similar.- Yeah!
0:03:15 > 0:03:16Very good. Well, good luck.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Are you going to spend big or small?
0:03:18 > 0:03:20- Probably quite big. - Good! That's what we like.
0:03:20 > 0:03:22We like a risk element.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25Now, you two, Simon and Jan.
0:03:25 > 0:03:26How did you meet?
0:03:26 > 0:03:28A long time ago, a friend of mine
0:03:29 > 0:03:32was having a... shall I say, relationship...
0:03:32 > 0:03:34Yes, that'll do. That'll do.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- I can say relationship. - You can say relationship.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- With a girlfriend of Jan's...- Yeah.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41..and he rang me up one day and said, "Do you want to come down?
0:03:41 > 0:03:43"We've been invited down for tea."
0:03:43 > 0:03:46Arrived at the door to be met by my future wife.
0:03:46 > 0:03:4826 years later, and...
0:03:48 > 0:03:49Still together.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- Still together. Married.- Yeah.
0:03:51 > 0:03:52But what a man.
0:03:52 > 0:03:54Because you are THE man, aren't you?
0:03:54 > 0:03:57- THE man?- You have a number one to your name, don't you?
0:03:57 > 0:03:59I do, yes. Yes, I have to admit.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01- Back in the '70s.- Early '70s, yes.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03I got lucky with a TV theme tune
0:04:03 > 0:04:05which was released and went to the top of the charts.
0:04:05 > 0:04:06Amazing!
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- What was it called? - It was called Eye Level.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11Eye Level. Well, you might recognise this.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13HE CHUCKLES
0:04:13 > 0:04:15Gather round, this is history!
0:04:15 > 0:04:16This is history!
0:04:16 > 0:04:19MUSIC: Eye Level by Simon Park Orchestra
0:04:19 > 0:04:20My word.
0:04:22 > 0:04:23What a handsome chap.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25The years have rolled away.
0:04:25 > 0:04:26God, he looks, like, ten years old.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29I try not to look at these clips, but whenever I do,
0:04:29 > 0:04:32at first I think how unfeasibly thin I was
0:04:32 > 0:04:35and secondly, why is it that none of the musicians ever looked at me?
0:04:35 > 0:04:37Cos I'm going like this, you know...
0:04:40 > 0:04:44Wonderful. Now, Jan, what do you do with yourself?
0:04:44 > 0:04:46I love watercolour painting.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48- Oh, do you?- And we love old cars.
0:04:48 > 0:04:49We go on rallies. It's great fun.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51- You meet interesting people. - Yeah, yeah.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- So...- That's right. - As long as it doesn't break down.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56- Well, all cars do break down, don't they?- Absolutely.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58We've had quite a few experiences.
0:04:58 > 0:04:59- Have you?- Yeah, absolutely.
0:04:59 > 0:05:03So, while you two are shopping, who is going to be running the show?
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- I will.- Said fairly clearly.- Yeah.
0:05:07 > 0:05:10- Yes.- Do you go along with that? - I'm not going to argue!
0:05:10 > 0:05:12What will you be looking for?
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- A bit of silver, I think.- Yeah.
0:05:14 > 0:05:16And we're going to buy big, as well.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- You're going to buy big!- So, it's going to be very competitive today.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20Oh, this is going to be the last of the big spenders here.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22This is quite exciting.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25Well, I've got a little something for you.
0:05:25 > 0:05:26£300.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28- Thank you.- There you go.- Great.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- 300 for you.- Lovely.
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- There you go, have a great shop. - Thank you.
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- Thank you very much.- Lovely.
0:05:34 > 0:05:38Well, there we have it. Commerce versus the arts.
0:05:38 > 0:05:39Pick a winner out of that lot.
0:05:41 > 0:05:42So, let's meet today's experts.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46Motoring around with the Reds, it's Richard Madley...
0:05:48 > 0:05:51..and keeping things in focus for the Blues, it's Thomas Plant.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55What is on our shopping list today?
0:05:55 > 0:05:59Well, for me, I'd really like to see if I can buy some nice furniture.
0:05:59 > 0:06:00Ooh.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04I like anything musical, anything motoring orientated.
0:06:04 > 0:06:06I'm looking for something silver and shiny.
0:06:06 > 0:06:07Silver and shiny.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09- Nice bit of silver... - Nice bit of silver for you, Jan.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- Or an old toy would be good. - An old toy.- Yeah.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15Right, teams, your time starts now.
0:06:16 > 0:06:17- Right.- Let's go.- We're off.
0:06:17 > 0:06:2060 minutes. Oh, gosh, she's off already.
0:06:20 > 0:06:21Well, yeah it's quite modern...
0:06:23 > 0:06:26I mean, that's really pretty, isn't it?
0:06:26 > 0:06:27I think move on.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29I think I'm getting the measure of Jan here.
0:06:29 > 0:06:31Move on.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34Seems our ladies might be in charge today.
0:06:34 > 0:06:35What have the experts to say?
0:06:35 > 0:06:37Always have a little look on the floor, as well.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- Yes.- Because often there's little treasures just tucked away.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44They're always called z-z-zithers.
0:06:44 > 0:06:46- Zithers.- Zithers.- Yeah.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48Not hitting the right note, Blues?
0:06:48 > 0:06:50Have the Reds got their brains in gear?
0:06:50 > 0:06:55Oh, look at that. The phrenology head by Fowler.
0:06:55 > 0:06:58So, that is dividing up the human head...
0:06:58 > 0:07:00- OK.- ..into all the emotions.
0:07:00 > 0:07:04That's the bit that you're missing - the agreeableness.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06Now, now, Reds. Play nicely.
0:07:06 > 0:07:09Meanwhile, have the Blues found something to write home about?
0:07:09 > 0:07:11Little desk sat there.
0:07:11 > 0:07:12That's sweet, isn't it?
0:07:12 > 0:07:14It is - with a little dip pen in it.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16Yeah, it's pretty.
0:07:16 > 0:07:18To be candid with you, it is a modern set.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22- I would be cautious about buying a modern set.- OK. OK.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24While the Blues are off to look for something older,
0:07:24 > 0:07:26Richard has spotted a...a thing.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29Can you see that sort of tubular...
0:07:29 > 0:07:31- Yeah.- Yeah.- ..thing.
0:07:31 > 0:07:33Without getting too technical!
0:07:33 > 0:07:34What actually is it, though?
0:07:34 > 0:07:40So, this is a Chinese late 19th-century bamboo brush box.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43- OK.- It was actually for storing paintbrushes.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- Right.- The Chinese love painting and calligraphy.
0:07:47 > 0:07:49This is the sort of thing that is doing well today.
0:07:49 > 0:07:50- Yeah.- OK.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52I'm afraid it's neither shiny...
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- No, that's all right. - Nor is it a piece of furniture...
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- No.- But if we're looking to play the game, it's the sort of item
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- that I think...- Might do the trick. - ..would do quite well at auction.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- Yeah.- Is it something you'd like to pursue
0:08:03 > 0:08:05in terms of finding out, at least, how much it is?
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- I think it's worth it. - I really like it,
0:08:07 > 0:08:10cos I think it's quite a popular thing for home decoration.
0:08:10 > 0:08:15Sir, the price on your Chinese bamboo pot is...
0:08:15 > 0:08:17Ticket price is £95.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- Is it? - I could...do better than that.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22- Right.- What could you do it for?
0:08:22 > 0:08:23I could go down to 70.
0:08:25 > 0:08:26That seems pretty good to me.
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- What do you think?- At auction, what do you think it might be?
0:08:29 > 0:08:32Well, funnily enough, I was thinking it would probably go to auction
0:08:32 > 0:08:35perhaps with an estimate of maybe 60 to 80.
0:08:35 > 0:08:37- I'm very tempted, but... - Yeah, I think so.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- What do you think?- Yeah, I think I'd be happy to give it a go.- Yeah?
0:08:40 > 0:08:42You'll go with me on this one?
0:08:42 > 0:08:44- Go with you on this one. - With you on that one.
0:08:44 > 0:08:47Thank you, sir, at £70, consider it sold.
0:08:47 > 0:08:49- Lovely.- Thank you, very much.
0:08:49 > 0:08:51Thanks very much.
0:08:51 > 0:08:53With Richard's lead, the Reds have their first buy.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57Now, over with the Blues. Who's taking charge?
0:08:58 > 0:09:00What about that little china...
0:09:00 > 0:09:02- No.- ..barrel there.- The barrel?
0:09:02 > 0:09:03- For 25 quid.- I think...
0:09:03 > 0:09:05I think...
0:09:05 > 0:09:06Madame, soon as it was...
0:09:06 > 0:09:08- "No."- No.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10No. Firm, aren't you?
0:09:10 > 0:09:11You don't have to like it, darling.
0:09:11 > 0:09:12Yeah.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14What do you like about that, Simon?
0:09:14 > 0:09:15I love the colours of the enamel.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- Yeah. It is gorgeous. - He loves orange.
0:09:17 > 0:09:18- I don't, but he does. - Yes, I love orange.
0:09:18 > 0:09:20Does he wear orange clothes?
0:09:20 > 0:09:21I think he might have had an orange car once.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23- Have you had an orange car? - I did, yeah.
0:09:23 > 0:09:25In the '70s. Bright orange.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- You're glad you didn't know him then, aren't you?- Absolutely!
0:09:28 > 0:09:30But that's quite a lovely thing.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32Let's go back to this. It's Art Deco.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35- Yeah.- It's guilloche enamel. - Yeah.- ..on the top.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38So, guilloche enamel is that engine-turned base
0:09:38 > 0:09:42- with the enamel applied to the top. - It's just very nice.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45Love the comb. How much is it?
0:09:45 > 0:09:48- £12.- £12.- £12!
0:09:48 > 0:09:50£12.
0:09:50 > 0:09:54That's got to be a sensible buy for £12, hasn't it?
0:09:54 > 0:09:56And what's your very best on that, £12?
0:09:56 > 0:09:58- I could do 10.- Wow.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- £10.- It's sweet. It's sweet.
0:10:00 > 0:10:02- I think I would do it for £10. - I think we'd like that.
0:10:02 > 0:10:03- Done?- Yeah, done.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- Yes, definitely.- Definitely done.
0:10:06 > 0:10:07Gosh. Look at you two!
0:10:07 > 0:10:09Thank you very much indeed. Thank you.
0:10:09 > 0:10:11That was a sort of decision made together.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15Well, yes. It might be the last one you'll ever witness, but...
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- Really?- Yes. - But it's now caught on camera.- Yes!
0:10:17 > 0:10:20- You know?- She can't go back on it.
0:10:20 > 0:10:21These teams are quick.
0:10:21 > 0:10:2415 minutes down and they've bought one item each.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26Will the Reds keep this up?
0:10:26 > 0:10:28- You like those chairs. - Yeah, they're nice. Yeah.
0:10:28 > 0:10:32Caroline wanted furniture and Neil wanted shiny.
0:10:32 > 0:10:33Have they found a match made in heaven?
0:10:33 > 0:10:35What would they be covered in?
0:10:35 > 0:10:36- Are they covered in metal?- They are.
0:10:36 > 0:10:40They've got a very Indian, colonial look about them.
0:10:40 > 0:10:46So, they're based on what we in this country would call
0:10:46 > 0:10:50a Regency or Empire style of 1810, 1820.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52What sort of price are we looking at for it?
0:10:52 > 0:10:55Well, on this ticket they've got 250 for the pair.
0:10:55 > 0:10:58So we're not going to have much left for your silverware!
0:10:58 > 0:11:02So, we've got £230 to make two purchases and leave me...
0:11:02 > 0:11:04- Plus some lolly.- Just a little bit.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- You don't need much, do you? - Not... No, not much.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09I have faith that you'll find something!
0:11:09 > 0:11:12So, the Reds plan to spend big.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14Will the Blues also splash out?
0:11:14 > 0:11:16What's that, Jan, do you like that?
0:11:16 > 0:11:18It's quite pretty.
0:11:18 > 0:11:19Nice colour.
0:11:19 > 0:11:21Is that for salts?
0:11:21 > 0:11:22They are salts, yes -
0:11:22 > 0:11:26and the reason why it's got enamel is the salt will destroy the silver.
0:11:26 > 0:11:27- Silver, yeah.- Yeah.
0:11:27 > 0:11:28It's really pretty.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30With a little dolphin on it.
0:11:30 > 0:11:33Mmm. Looks more like a fish to me.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36- For 85.- That's have a look at it. - Pretty.
0:11:36 > 0:11:38Pop it on here. It is very pretty - and unusual.
0:11:38 > 0:11:41It's quite a heavy gauge of silver.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45Well constructed with the screw and the bolts going through there.
0:11:45 > 0:11:46There's the marks, there.
0:11:46 > 0:11:48- Can you see?- OK.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51It's marked 800, which is a continental standard of silver.
0:11:51 > 0:11:54- Yeah. Sterling's 9...- 925.- 925.
0:11:54 > 0:11:58So, this has got 800 parts of silver to every thousand parts of metal.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- Yeah, yeah.- The enamel is slightly rubbed, but...
0:12:00 > 0:12:02I think I'm attracted because of the colour.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- I really like the colour. - Yeah.- What do you think of that?
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- It's beautiful. That would grace any dining table.- Right.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11It's probably the best novelty salt here today.
0:12:11 > 0:12:12It is novelty, yeah.
0:12:12 > 0:12:15However, I want to talk to you about price, sir.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17- Yes, that's all right. - It is expensive.- Yes.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19How much have I got on the ticket, Thomas?
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- Well...- How much do you think?
0:12:22 > 0:12:24From memory - and I only wrote it out the other night,
0:12:24 > 0:12:26it was 85 on the ticket.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28I'd like to pay 45.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31I'm afraid I can't quite do 45.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- What can you do?- I could do 65, if that's any good to you.
0:12:37 > 0:12:38And if I offered you...
0:12:40 > 0:12:43- ..60...- Yeah, I'll do 60, go on.
0:12:43 > 0:12:44- We'll do 60.- That's great.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- OK.- Thank you so much.- No problem at all.- Really pleased with that.
0:12:47 > 0:12:48- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50Right, that's it. Second item down.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52Let's go and find our third and final.
0:12:52 > 0:12:53- Come on.- Excellent.
0:12:53 > 0:12:55- How much we got left? - Well, you've got loads.
0:12:55 > 0:12:58You've only spent £70.
0:12:58 > 0:13:0222 minutes down, and the Blues are speeding through their shop.
0:13:02 > 0:13:03Are the Reds swinging into action?
0:13:03 > 0:13:06I really like this little children's rocking chair, do you?
0:13:06 > 0:13:08I think our girls would love this, wouldn't they?
0:13:08 > 0:13:09I can see them both on it, yeah.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- How old are the girls? - Eight and six.
0:13:12 > 0:13:13Oh, marvellous.
0:13:13 > 0:13:15People buy this sort of furniture with their heart.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17- Yeah, that's right.- Exactly. - Emotionally, yeah,
0:13:17 > 0:13:20you can see your child or grandchild sitting on that.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22It looks in good condition, as well.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- I can't see...- It feels pretty sturdy, actually, I've got to say.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28Well - how does it rock?
0:13:28 > 0:13:29It's got a good rock to it.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- Good rock. It's got a good rock. - I have to say, the rock's going.
0:13:32 > 0:13:34- Good morning.- Good morning.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37Could we enquire about the price on your child's rocker?
0:13:37 > 0:13:39Yes - it's very sweet, isn't it?
0:13:39 > 0:13:40It is indeed.
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- It's 79.- 79.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- Ooh, that's... - It's not 78, or 80 - it's 79.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48Any idea when it was made, or...?
0:13:48 > 0:13:53I would say that chair is probably between 1900 and 1915.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55And elm on the seat.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57- Elm on the seat.- OK.
0:13:57 > 0:13:58I really like it, actually.
0:13:58 > 0:14:01Yeah, now, £79 is a very precise figure.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03Yeah, I will do it for 70.
0:14:03 > 0:14:05I don't know. 70's still a little bit too much, though,
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- to be honest, on there. - Look, I'll do 65.
0:14:08 > 0:14:09It's not earning me a great deal,
0:14:09 > 0:14:12but, you know, it will give you a bit more chance to...
0:14:12 > 0:14:13OK, thank you, that's kind.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16Could we put this one on hold?
0:14:16 > 0:14:18- Yes.- We've got other things to look at, we've got a budget.
0:14:18 > 0:14:20Perhaps come back to you later on.
0:14:20 > 0:14:21- Yes, OK.- Perfect.
0:14:21 > 0:14:23Thank you very much.
0:14:23 > 0:14:24Hm. One for the back burner.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27Now, are the Blues about to get in a spin?
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- I like that.- You like that, do you?
0:14:29 > 0:14:30- I do quite like that.- This is...
0:14:30 > 0:14:32You know, we've had, "Move on, move on, move on,"
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- and we've got, "I like that." - Yeah, I quite like that.
0:14:35 > 0:14:36- How much is your...?- 175.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- 175.- I think it's steep.
0:14:38 > 0:14:40Could that "1" disappear?
0:14:40 > 0:14:44I could lose one of the other digits, but I couldn't lose the 1.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- I think we'll think about it. - Let's go.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49So, how are the Blue team doing, Thomas?
0:14:49 > 0:14:51I think obviously it's being driven by one person.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54We're doing a look around and we'll come back.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57Because Jan's quite, sort of, "No, let's move on."
0:14:57 > 0:14:59But I think the third and final item,
0:14:59 > 0:15:02Simon and I are going to have to gang up against her.
0:15:02 > 0:15:04Now, the Reds were looking for furniture.
0:15:04 > 0:15:07- Now, they're's a good piece of furniture.- That's nice.- Yeah.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- Isn't that nice? Yeah. - That's really nice, actually.
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- What is it, exactly?- Yeah, that's a miniature Wellington chest.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15Sort of 1880, 1890.
0:15:15 > 0:15:17These are always popular -
0:15:17 > 0:15:19but, warning, we are at the top end of the budget.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- It's going to be pricey again. - The ticket price is 295.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- Ah.- They're very hard to get hold of.
0:15:25 > 0:15:26Yes, no, that is true.
0:15:26 > 0:15:27They're quite rare.
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- Is there some movement in that price?- Yes, yes, yes.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33Maybe around the 220.
0:15:33 > 0:15:34Down to 220.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36We're just not going to have very much money left
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- if we have that, are we?- No.
0:15:38 > 0:15:40- So...- And if I'm not allowed those chairs, you're not having that.
0:15:42 > 0:15:43OK, next.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45As they go off to find something cheaper,
0:15:45 > 0:15:46what are the Blues up to?
0:15:48 > 0:15:51# I'm leaning on the lamppost at the corner of the... #
0:15:51 > 0:15:52Hmm.
0:15:52 > 0:15:56I know you like music, Simon, but less strumming and more shopping.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58It's a ballerina.
0:15:58 > 0:15:59Bronze art.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01It definitely feels cold, like it's a bronze,
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- but I'm quite suspicious that it's probably going to be a resin.- No.
0:16:04 > 0:16:05I think put it back.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07- Yeah?- Yeah, put it back.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09Well, that's you told, Thomas.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11So, what is the plan, Blues?
0:16:11 > 0:16:13We've got to buy big now, I think, something really good.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15Perhaps physically bigger.
0:16:15 > 0:16:17More imposing.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20Meanwhile, the Reds have gone back to their original shopping list.
0:16:20 > 0:16:22Now, Neil, you did mention a piece of silver.
0:16:22 > 0:16:23- I did.- So, I think...
0:16:23 > 0:16:25- And shiny.- And shiny.
0:16:25 > 0:16:30A shiny piece of silver - so, this is the shiniest stall at the show.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32Well, the Blues found a shiny buy here.
0:16:32 > 0:16:33Can the Reds, I wonder?
0:16:33 > 0:16:36- I quite like the look of this piece. - An Art Deco hand mirror.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- Always popular, aren't they? - Oh, not that side!- Ooh!
0:16:40 > 0:16:41Oh, that's fine now.
0:16:41 > 0:16:44Often these were parts of dressing table sets,
0:16:44 > 0:16:48and the one lot that survives in those sets is the hand mirror,
0:16:48 > 0:16:51because it still is the most practical piece today.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53We're talking 1930s.
0:16:53 > 0:16:56- OK.- How's the... How is the glass itself?
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- The glass is absolutely fine. - The glass is OK.- That looks good.
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- Yeah, I think so. - And the price I see on it is...- 35.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04OK.
0:17:04 > 0:17:07How gentle could you be with us on that figure?
0:17:07 > 0:17:11- Erm...28.- 28.
0:17:11 > 0:17:14- Yes.- Do you want to put this into our locker?
0:17:14 > 0:17:17I think I'd like to have it into our little...
0:17:17 > 0:17:19- Pot of goodies.- Yeah.- Into our pot.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23While the Reds are creating a big list of possibles
0:17:23 > 0:17:25and the Blues are looking for a large item,
0:17:25 > 0:17:28I'm popping outside to catch up with an old flame.
0:17:35 > 0:17:38Remember that car I was driving earlier?
0:17:38 > 0:17:39Well, here it is.
0:17:39 > 0:17:43The iconic Austin-Healey 3000,
0:17:43 > 0:17:46designed by Donald Healey and his son, Geoffrey -
0:17:46 > 0:17:50largely in their attic here in Warwickshire.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55Well, they made this car and they took it to the Motor Show in 1952,
0:17:55 > 0:17:58and it really did turn some heads.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02As a young child, I remember sports cars being very angular,
0:18:02 > 0:18:05being very upright and square and boxlike -
0:18:05 > 0:18:08not really aerodynamic at all.
0:18:08 > 0:18:11But then into the '50s, cars like this were produced -
0:18:11 > 0:18:12and look how sleek it is.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14How wonderful the lines.
0:18:14 > 0:18:19The air rushes off it as you accelerate up to 100mph and further.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22Not allowed to do that nowadays, but you could then.
0:18:22 > 0:18:24And the huge three-litre engine,
0:18:24 > 0:18:27which really gave it some serious poke.
0:18:27 > 0:18:29Could be a little bit hairy to drive.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31It was a bit dodgy in the wet -
0:18:31 > 0:18:33you could lose the back of it
0:18:33 > 0:18:35when you went whipping round corners.
0:18:35 > 0:18:37How am I able to say that?
0:18:37 > 0:18:38Well, I can say that because I owned one.
0:18:38 > 0:18:45Yes, back in about 1971, '72, I had a ropey one.
0:18:45 > 0:18:48It's all I could afford. It wobbled a bit, it rattled a bit,
0:18:48 > 0:18:53it blew up eventually, and I couldn't afford to repair it.
0:18:53 > 0:18:55It was rather sad.
0:18:55 > 0:19:01But I sold it for £500 to my boss and I've regretted it ever since.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05The biggest regret came a couple of years ago
0:19:05 > 0:19:08when, in America, I auctioned one of these.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10In good condition, admittedly,
0:19:10 > 0:19:14and it made the equivalent of £50,000.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19Why, oh why, did I get rid of mine?
0:19:20 > 0:19:23MUSIC: Non, je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaf
0:19:39 > 0:19:42Back at the fair, I hope our teams don't have any regrets.
0:19:42 > 0:19:44They've only 20 minutes of shopping left.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47The Reds still have two items to buy.
0:19:47 > 0:19:49Quite nice little table.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51Not at that price.
0:19:51 > 0:19:54While the Blues are looking for their last.
0:19:54 > 0:19:55It goes with your '70s theme, doesn't it?
0:19:55 > 0:19:58Orange cars, Troika pottery.
0:19:58 > 0:19:59I have moved on a little bit...
0:19:59 > 0:20:01- Have you? - Yeah, I have, really. Yeah.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- Ooh, wow!- A lot of money, isn't it?
0:20:03 > 0:20:05£170. We have got a lot of money left.
0:20:05 > 0:20:06Perhaps bear this in mind.
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- I think it's a park item, isn't it?- Yeah.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11We'll definitely think about that.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13That's a growing list of maybes.
0:20:13 > 0:20:16Now, have the Reds found something to flap about?
0:20:16 > 0:20:18A pigeon clock.
0:20:18 > 0:20:19- A pigeon clock?- A pigeon clock.
0:20:19 > 0:20:21- What's that?- Whatever that might be.
0:20:21 > 0:20:24Let's have a look inside, shall we?
0:20:24 > 0:20:25- Oh!- Ooh, look at that.
0:20:25 > 0:20:28That's interesting.
0:20:28 > 0:20:30This is for racing pigeons.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32This is to time in and back...
0:20:32 > 0:20:34- Clock them in and out.- Yes, exactly.
0:20:34 > 0:20:39- OK.- Yeah, indeed. This has got a nice, what I call...
0:20:39 > 0:20:41sort of country house look about it.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43Even though pigeon racing
0:20:43 > 0:20:47was predominantly a sort of working-class pastime.
0:20:47 > 0:20:48I like the look of it.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51It's in its original box.
0:20:51 > 0:20:53Did you like the price you saw when you...?
0:20:53 > 0:20:55I did. I saw £18.
0:20:55 > 0:20:57- That's pretty good, really, isn't it?- I think, as a price...
0:20:57 > 0:20:58If you feel it, as well, I mean...
0:20:58 > 0:21:00- It's quite a sturdy piece.- Oh, gosh!
0:21:00 > 0:21:01I can't believe how heavy that is!
0:21:01 > 0:21:03So, how much appeal do you think something like this
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- would have at auction? - I've never sold one before,
0:21:06 > 0:21:09so I've got no idea what it might be worth.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12However, I've got a good feel about it.
0:21:12 > 0:21:13I think that Neil has made a good spot.
0:21:13 > 0:21:18He's spotted something unusual, and if this is catalogued correctly,
0:21:18 > 0:21:21we could find pigeon fanciers from all over the country
0:21:21 > 0:21:24- gagging to buy a clock. - That's right!
0:21:24 > 0:21:27So, shall I invite the owner over?
0:21:27 > 0:21:31- Yes.- Definitely.- Let's enquire. - Madam, could we ask you a question?
0:21:31 > 0:21:36- Yes.- Your pigeon clock is priced at £18.- Yes.
0:21:36 > 0:21:40Is there a little bit of movement to help the Red team?
0:21:40 > 0:21:42- Just a little bit, I'm afraid.- Yes.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- 16.- £16 is the...
0:21:45 > 0:21:47- Well...- It's quite fairly priced anyway.
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- Yeah.- I think that sounds pretty fair to me.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53- You like it. - I think they'll come flocking.
0:21:55 > 0:21:58Like it! Well, it could just fly away at auction.
0:21:58 > 0:22:00I tell you what, we might "suck seed".
0:22:01 > 0:22:04- Anything could happen. - It's getting very heavy, as well.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07Oh, it's getting heavy! In that case, we'd better buy it.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09- Let's shake on it.- Thank you very much.- Thank you very much.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13Finally, a purchase -
0:22:13 > 0:22:15but you've still got another item to buy.
0:22:15 > 0:22:18Over with the Blues, Thomas has a suggestion.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20Now, let's buy something really big.
0:22:20 > 0:22:21- Yeah.- Like an oil jar.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23Yeah, possibility.
0:22:23 > 0:22:24- It's a large...- Very nice.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26Is it an original sort of thing?
0:22:26 > 0:22:28Well, I think it's got a bit of age.
0:22:28 > 0:22:30It's got its own stand.
0:22:30 > 0:22:34- Looks like it.- Conservatory, hall - it's quite a good-looking thing.
0:22:34 > 0:22:36- Yeah.- What is it going to cost us?
0:22:36 > 0:22:40Well...I think this lovely lady here owns it.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42- Hello.- Hello.
0:22:42 > 0:22:44I've got 150 on it.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- OK.- There's a little bit of room for manoeuvre.
0:22:46 > 0:22:47- A little bit, you say?- Yeah.
0:22:47 > 0:22:49How much is a little bit?
0:22:49 > 0:22:50I can do it for 130 for you.
0:22:50 > 0:22:54If we've gone down to 130, could you do a little bit more?
0:22:54 > 0:22:56125.
0:22:56 > 0:22:58- No?- Yes.- A fiver off.
0:22:58 > 0:23:00Would you accept 95?
0:23:00 > 0:23:02That's too low for me, I'm afraid.
0:23:02 > 0:23:07- Below the hundred? - 120. 120 is the lowest I can go.
0:23:07 > 0:23:09It's big, you get a lot for your money...
0:23:09 > 0:23:11Makes a statement.
0:23:11 > 0:23:13I have sold big jars before in the past,
0:23:13 > 0:23:15and they do appeal.
0:23:15 > 0:23:17- Yeah.- Because people like them for their conservatories...- Yeah, yeah.
0:23:17 > 0:23:19..their hallways...
0:23:19 > 0:23:22and they've always made just over £100.
0:23:22 > 0:23:25- OK.- So this is where I'm coming from.
0:23:25 > 0:23:28- Yeah.- There's a deep sigh, I know there's a deep sigh coming.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31I know there's a closing of the eyelids and...
0:23:31 > 0:23:32HE SIGHS
0:23:32 > 0:23:34..but maybe you could.
0:23:35 > 0:23:38- 110.- 110.- 110.
0:23:38 > 0:23:40It's a great shape, it's a great look -
0:23:40 > 0:23:42I love the texture, I love the colour.
0:23:42 > 0:23:44I think at 110, it's worth a punt.
0:23:44 > 0:23:47- I think that that's our third item. - Can you do that?- 110, that's fine.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50- So, you don't have to take it home! - Fantastic, room in the car.
0:23:50 > 0:23:52Great. OK. Thank you.
0:23:52 > 0:23:54Thank you very much indeed.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56And with that big spend,
0:23:56 > 0:23:59the Blues have finished shopping with ten minutes left.
0:23:59 > 0:24:03Over with the Reds, Richard has thoughts on their last item.
0:24:03 > 0:24:06I'm still hoping that Caroline will buy the rocking chair.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09She loved it. She's got two little girls,
0:24:09 > 0:24:12she could see them sitting on that rocking chair themselves.
0:24:12 > 0:24:15So I think at times the heart has got to take over.
0:24:16 > 0:24:18Well, what do you know?
0:24:18 > 0:24:21While Richard is talking about it, the Reds are taking action.
0:24:22 > 0:24:26So, yes, it is just the price, really, on this that we were...
0:24:26 > 0:24:27a bit stuck on, to be honest.
0:24:27 > 0:24:30So, what price would you feel comfortable with?
0:24:30 > 0:24:32Nearer 50.
0:24:32 > 0:24:33But I understand that...
0:24:33 > 0:24:37Well, I mean... It doesn't leave me a great deal of room.
0:24:37 > 0:24:3955. How would that do?
0:24:39 > 0:24:42So, what's going on here, then?
0:24:42 > 0:24:44- Negotiation?- You've caught me.
0:24:44 > 0:24:45We are back to the rocking chair.
0:24:45 > 0:24:50When you first saw this chair, you said, "I love that little chair."
0:24:50 > 0:24:52- I did.- So, decisions time -
0:24:52 > 0:24:55because we haven't seen anything else that matches this,
0:24:55 > 0:24:58apart from the Art Deco silver mirror.
0:24:58 > 0:25:01So, it's whether you're going to win with your silver piece
0:25:01 > 0:25:03- or am I going to win with my furniture?- Furniture it is, then.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08- Well, that was quick.- We know how that's going to go, don't we?
0:25:08 > 0:25:11- Neil's happy because...- I'm happy. - ..you're happy,
0:25:11 > 0:25:13and I'm happy because Neil's happy because you're happy.
0:25:13 > 0:25:15- In that case, shall we shake on it? - We shall.
0:25:15 > 0:25:17- I'm happy because you've bought it. - Thank you.
0:25:17 > 0:25:19So, everyone is happy.
0:25:21 > 0:25:23Right, teams. Your time is up.
0:25:23 > 0:25:25- All done? Lovely.- All done.
0:25:25 > 0:25:26Come on, let's go and have a cup of tea.
0:25:26 > 0:25:28You've got a lot that you love.
0:25:28 > 0:25:31Now, let's check out what the Red team have bought.
0:25:33 > 0:25:37First up, will the bamboo brush pot paint a profit?
0:25:37 > 0:25:38Bought for £70.
0:25:41 > 0:25:44Next was the racing pigeon clock with an oak case.
0:25:44 > 0:25:45Price paid £16.
0:25:48 > 0:25:50Lastly, the child's rocking chair.
0:25:50 > 0:25:52It cost £55.
0:25:52 > 0:25:54Will it rock the saleroom?
0:25:56 > 0:25:59Neil and Caroline, it was much to be expected, wasn't it?
0:25:59 > 0:26:01We knew who was in control.
0:26:01 > 0:26:04Yes, well, I think I let you have a say now and again, didn't I?
0:26:04 > 0:26:07Yeah - as and when you told me I could.
0:26:07 > 0:26:08Was it like that, Richard?
0:26:08 > 0:26:10No, we had a clear plan from the outset,
0:26:10 > 0:26:13and we tore it up as soon as we entered into the shopping.
0:26:15 > 0:26:16So, Neil, your favourite item?
0:26:16 > 0:26:19- The pigeon timer. - Well, there's a shock.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21- And yours, Caroline? - Definitely the rocking chair.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23- Yeah.- I think it was a really cute little item, so...
0:26:23 > 0:26:25Lovely lot. What's going to make the biggest profit?
0:26:25 > 0:26:29I'm really hoping the rocking chair will make a good profit,
0:26:29 > 0:26:32- but we'll see.- You spent £141.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34So I need 159, please.
0:26:36 > 0:26:38- Go on, then. - To this wonderful man here,
0:26:38 > 0:26:41- who no doubt will have a cunning plan.- I do indeed.
0:26:41 > 0:26:44I've made a clear list of half a dozen items
0:26:44 > 0:26:46that I think will be perfect -
0:26:46 > 0:26:48and I think I'll tear it right up as soon as I walk out
0:26:48 > 0:26:51and buy something totally different. Like we've done all day.
0:26:51 > 0:26:53- That's very wise.- Wonderful.
0:26:53 > 0:26:55While Richard goes off to tear up his list,
0:26:55 > 0:26:57let's remind ourselves what the Blue team have bought.
0:26:58 > 0:27:01They started with the orange enamel brush and comb set.
0:27:01 > 0:27:03It cost them £10.
0:27:05 > 0:27:08Next, will their silver salt dish make a splash?
0:27:08 > 0:27:10Price paid £60.
0:27:12 > 0:27:14Finally, their large olive jar.
0:27:14 > 0:27:18It cost a hefty £110 - but will it make a large profit?
0:27:20 > 0:27:22Simon and Jan, good shopping.
0:27:22 > 0:27:23Has he looked after you well?
0:27:23 > 0:27:24A mine of information.
0:27:24 > 0:27:26Simon, what's your favourite lot?
0:27:26 > 0:27:29I think the salts, possibly, just about -
0:27:29 > 0:27:31the silver salts are lovely.
0:27:31 > 0:27:32Yes, good. Jan, what about you?
0:27:32 > 0:27:34My choice, the salts.
0:27:34 > 0:27:35- Yeah.- They're beautiful.
0:27:35 > 0:27:37Yeah, they are - and will it make the biggest profit?
0:27:37 > 0:27:39- No, I don't think so. - What will make the biggest profit?
0:27:39 > 0:27:41I think Simon's choice might.
0:27:41 > 0:27:43I think the hairbrush might.
0:27:43 > 0:27:45- Well, it was so cheap, wasn't it? - It was cheap.
0:27:45 > 0:27:47Anyway, so you spent £180...
0:27:47 > 0:27:50- We did, yeah.- So you're going to leave £120, aren't you?
0:27:50 > 0:27:53We have every faith in you.
0:27:53 > 0:27:55What are you going to do with that?
0:27:55 > 0:27:58Well, I have got something up my sleeve I've seen
0:27:58 > 0:28:00and I believe, Simon,
0:28:00 > 0:28:02it's going to be of interest to you.
0:28:02 > 0:28:04- Well...- Sorry, Jan.
0:28:04 > 0:28:09So, while Thomas goes off to find something interesting,
0:28:09 > 0:28:10I'm off to the auction.
0:28:18 > 0:28:20Well, I'm just outside Lichfield
0:28:20 > 0:28:22at the saleroom of Richard Winterton,
0:28:22 > 0:28:24and I'm with the boss himself.
0:28:24 > 0:28:25- Richard, how are you?- I'm very well.
0:28:25 > 0:28:27- And you're very welcome. - Well, thank you very much.
0:28:27 > 0:28:30Lovely to be back. Now, we're kicking off with Neil and Caroline
0:28:30 > 0:28:34and we start with the brush pot - what do you think?
0:28:34 > 0:28:35- To be really honest... - Yeah, be honest.
0:28:35 > 0:28:37- I don't understand this.- No.
0:28:37 > 0:28:40There's a lot of work gone into it, and it's got a bit of age to it.
0:28:40 > 0:28:42What are we? 1910-ish?
0:28:42 > 0:28:44- I would think early 20th century. - Yes, something like that.
0:28:44 > 0:28:47- Yeah.- But I'm struggling to see who's going to buy it.
0:28:47 > 0:28:49Yeah. What about value?
0:28:49 > 0:28:50We've gone 30 to 50.
0:28:50 > 0:28:52Yeah, well, they paid £70.
0:28:53 > 0:28:55It's got a big split down it.
0:28:55 > 0:28:56I just can't see it. We may be wrong.
0:28:56 > 0:28:59- You know, the internet is strong, we might be wrong.- Yes.
0:28:59 > 0:29:02Anyway, the next item is rather different.
0:29:02 > 0:29:06It is Neil's favourite lot and it's the pigeon clock.
0:29:06 > 0:29:07What do you do with it?
0:29:07 > 0:29:09Well, race pigeons.
0:29:09 > 0:29:10If you're a pigeon fancier, then fantastic.
0:29:10 > 0:29:13It's probably out of date to what the modern technology
0:29:13 > 0:29:15for what they have to use these days.
0:29:15 > 0:29:17It's Edwardian, I suppose, isn't it?
0:29:17 > 0:29:18Yes. It is. Yeah.
0:29:18 > 0:29:21Jolly nice oak case.
0:29:21 > 0:29:23Yeah... You know, we've gone 15 to 30 on it,
0:29:23 > 0:29:26and again, I am struggling to see who my buyer will be.
0:29:26 > 0:29:30At that money, it doesn't matter - they only paid £16 for it.
0:29:30 > 0:29:32- OK.- So...- Yeah.- We're going to be pretty safe, aren't we?- Yeah.
0:29:32 > 0:29:35Looks like it. What about the child's rocking chair?
0:29:35 > 0:29:37It's a good standard chair.
0:29:37 > 0:29:39They're quite popular.
0:29:39 > 0:29:40There's always people that want them.
0:29:40 > 0:29:43And it's stylistically pure Victorian, isn't it?
0:29:43 > 0:29:46It is but I don't think we could call it Victorian.
0:29:46 > 0:29:47No. "Style"?
0:29:47 > 0:29:49We love the word style.
0:29:49 > 0:29:50Good auctioneer's word.
0:29:50 > 0:29:54- We don't think it's Victorian, but it's Victorian style.- Yeah.
0:29:54 > 0:29:57- So, what about value? - We've gone 40 to 60.
0:29:57 > 0:30:00- Yeah, well, they paid 55...- OK. - ..which isn't untoward, is it?
0:30:00 > 0:30:02- No, no.- They might be all right.
0:30:02 > 0:30:06So, it might be, of course, that they will need their bonus buy.
0:30:06 > 0:30:08Let's have a look at it.
0:30:09 > 0:30:11Neil and Caroline - may I call you the boss?
0:30:11 > 0:30:14- You may. Yes.- Any doubt?
0:30:14 > 0:30:17- No doubt, none.- None whatsoever.
0:30:17 > 0:30:20Well, you left this fine man with a massive amount of money, didn't you?
0:30:20 > 0:30:21We did -
0:30:21 > 0:30:25- a lot more than I was expecting to leave him with, actually.- £159.
0:30:25 > 0:30:27- Yes.- What have you done, Richard?
0:30:27 > 0:30:31Well, I went and tore up the list that we'd worked from all day
0:30:31 > 0:30:34and I bought you...this.
0:30:34 > 0:30:36- Ooh, that's nice.- Ooh - what is it?
0:30:36 > 0:30:41A late 19th century, possibly early 20th century,
0:30:41 > 0:30:43walnut humidor.
0:30:43 > 0:30:49- Oh!- It's a cigar casket that was made in India during the Raj
0:30:49 > 0:30:52and therefore made, perhaps, for an officer
0:30:52 > 0:30:54from the Warwickshire regiment -
0:30:54 > 0:30:58and it's got the coat of arms for the Warwickshire Regiment,
0:30:58 > 0:31:00which I think is quite telling.
0:31:00 > 0:31:01A fitted interior...
0:31:02 > 0:31:05..inside. Two divisions, two types of cigars.
0:31:05 > 0:31:09And the sort of thing that would have sat in the regimental mess
0:31:09 > 0:31:11and brought round after dinner.
0:31:11 > 0:31:14- How much did you spend on it? - Ah, good question.
0:31:14 > 0:31:17Priced originally at £45.
0:31:17 > 0:31:19- OK.- I bought it for 30.
0:31:19 > 0:31:22- Oh, right.- OK.- You did well!
0:31:22 > 0:31:25- Thank you. Praise indeed. - Praise indeed!
0:31:25 > 0:31:27And do you think it will make a profit?
0:31:27 > 0:31:30Not a lot, but perhaps 10, £15.
0:31:30 > 0:31:32You don't have to make up your mind now.
0:31:32 > 0:31:34You can do that during the auction.
0:31:34 > 0:31:36But you quite like that object.
0:31:36 > 0:31:38- Yeah.- I sense you quite like it.
0:31:38 > 0:31:41I wonder what the auctioneer thinks of the humidor.
0:31:43 > 0:31:45Here it is.
0:31:45 > 0:31:47Humidor, cigar box.
0:31:47 > 0:31:49I've always liked these things.
0:31:49 > 0:31:53It's nice, clean sort of item to keep your goodies in.
0:31:53 > 0:31:56- Yeah, yeah.- Yeah. - It's Anglo-Indian, I think.
0:31:56 > 0:31:58It is and it's got a nice little crest on the top,
0:31:58 > 0:32:01- which all helps towards it. - Yes. The Warwickshire Regiment.
0:32:01 > 0:32:03- It's a commercial object. - What about value?
0:32:03 > 0:32:05- We've gone 30 to 50.- Have you?
0:32:05 > 0:32:08- Richard paid £30, so...- OK. - ..should be safe, shouldn't it?
0:32:08 > 0:32:10- Yeah, yeah. Happy with that. - Very good.
0:32:10 > 0:32:15Moving on to another married couple, Simon and Jan, the Blue team,
0:32:15 > 0:32:18we start off with that rather charming child's brush and comb set.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20It's striking when you look at it, isn't it?
0:32:20 > 0:32:23- Yeah.- That kind of yellowy-orangey sort of look -
0:32:23 > 0:32:27and the enamel is beautifully done, you know. What are we, 1920s?
0:32:27 > 0:32:30- Yes.- They are quite popular for christening gifts
0:32:30 > 0:32:32- or birthday gifts for young children.- Yeah.
0:32:32 > 0:32:34So we've gone 40 to 60.
0:32:34 > 0:32:38Well, I can't believe it - they only paid £10 for it.
0:32:38 > 0:32:40- 10?- Yeah.- No, that is... Yeah!
0:32:40 > 0:32:43For the amount of work in that, that is fantastic.
0:32:43 > 0:32:45They've also gone with enamel here.
0:32:45 > 0:32:47What do you think of the salt?
0:32:47 > 0:32:49Now, we've gone from one extreme to the other, to me,
0:32:49 > 0:32:53because, to me, when I'm looking at that, there, I'm struggling with it.
0:32:53 > 0:32:55- Are you?- We've put 50 to £80 on it.
0:32:55 > 0:32:58It's all down to commercialism, what you do with it.
0:32:58 > 0:32:59Little pins or whatever.
0:32:59 > 0:33:02They'll be quite pleased that you've gone 50 to 80,
0:33:02 > 0:33:04simply because they paid £60.
0:33:04 > 0:33:05Oh, did they?
0:33:05 > 0:33:08So, having bought two small and attractive pieces in enamel,
0:33:08 > 0:33:12they were looking for a "statement piece".
0:33:12 > 0:33:15And their statement is this huge olive jar.
0:33:15 > 0:33:18- It's really commercial, put it in your garden...- Yeah.
0:33:18 > 0:33:20..you know, everyone loves that sort of thing.
0:33:20 > 0:33:22I see a lot come through.
0:33:22 > 0:33:24- I don't think there's a lot of age to it...- No.
0:33:24 > 0:33:25..but it's visual.
0:33:25 > 0:33:2750 to £80.
0:33:27 > 0:33:29They are going to be a little bit disappointed, I suspect.
0:33:29 > 0:33:31They paid £110.
0:33:31 > 0:33:33- Oh, Charlie.- Yeah.
0:33:33 > 0:33:34Punchy, isn't it?
0:33:34 > 0:33:37It may be that they paid a little bit too much for that -
0:33:37 > 0:33:40and in which case, they might need their bonus buy.
0:33:40 > 0:33:41So we'll have a quick look at that.
0:33:43 > 0:33:46Simon and Jan, you spent most of your money, didn't you?
0:33:46 > 0:33:48- You spent £180.- Did we?
0:33:48 > 0:33:50Yeah, you left him with £120.
0:33:50 > 0:33:52Right, do you want to see what I spent?
0:33:52 > 0:33:54Definitely.
0:33:54 > 0:33:56- Oh, my goodness me. - This is a motoring picnic basket.
0:33:56 > 0:33:59- Ooh!- It flaps down, look at that.
0:33:59 > 0:34:01- Oh, that's cool.- Wow! - That is cool, isn't it?
0:34:01 > 0:34:03- That is cool.- And you've even got the blanket in there.
0:34:03 > 0:34:05- That is absolutely fabulous. - How much did you pay?
0:34:05 > 0:34:07Well, how much do you think this would...
0:34:07 > 0:34:09I mean, this is a real piece of work.
0:34:09 > 0:34:11To make this out of the willow...
0:34:11 > 0:34:13To buy this new today would be an absolute fortune.
0:34:13 > 0:34:15- Mm.- It would have to be all handmade.
0:34:15 > 0:34:17- Beautiful.- OK, 80.
0:34:17 > 0:34:19- Much less.- I would think 40.
0:34:19 > 0:34:21- £30.- Well done!
0:34:21 > 0:34:24- £30.- Got to be done for £30. - Really good.
0:34:24 > 0:34:25I had you in mind.
0:34:25 > 0:34:27- Well, that's...- Because I know you like vintage cars...
0:34:27 > 0:34:29He didn't have me in mind!
0:34:31 > 0:34:32The thing is, Jan...
0:34:32 > 0:34:36The thing is, Jan, on the shop, you chose quite a few things.
0:34:36 > 0:34:37You have no grounds for complaint.
0:34:37 > 0:34:39That's fair.
0:34:39 > 0:34:41- That's fair.- I think it's wonderful.
0:34:41 > 0:34:44- Good.- I think it's great - and you reckon it's going to make, how much?
0:34:44 > 0:34:46- 50 to £80.- Yeah.- Absolutely.
0:34:46 > 0:34:47- I'd pay 50 quid for that. - Really good.
0:34:47 > 0:34:49- Yeah.- Lovely.- This is good.
0:34:49 > 0:34:52Seldom have I seen two more satisfied customers.
0:34:52 > 0:34:55I wonder if the auctioneer shares their enthusiasm.
0:34:57 > 0:34:58This is what Thomas has spent his money on.
0:34:59 > 0:35:02Ah! Have a look at that.
0:35:02 > 0:35:05Yeah. This is fab. This is good!
0:35:05 > 0:35:08- It's brilliantly made. - It's lovely wickerwork, isn't it?
0:35:08 > 0:35:10It is, yeah - and it's made, you know,
0:35:10 > 0:35:13to withstand a bit of wind going down the road.
0:35:14 > 0:35:16You've got two lots of interest here, haven't you?
0:35:16 > 0:35:18People will buy it for what it is,
0:35:18 > 0:35:20- but also your car market people. - Yeah. Yeah.
0:35:20 > 0:35:23They've got a lot of money, these car people, haven't they?
0:35:23 > 0:35:24Yeah. We've gone 40 to 60.
0:35:24 > 0:35:28- Have you?- Yeah. - Thomas only paid £30 for it.
0:35:28 > 0:35:30For the work in that, Charlie, it's nothing, is it?
0:35:30 > 0:35:33- And it's in good condition. - It is, fantastic.- Goody.
0:35:33 > 0:35:34Well, you'll be taking the auction?
0:35:34 > 0:35:36I am, can't wait.
0:35:36 > 0:35:38- I'm looking forward to taking my position.- Good.
0:35:44 > 0:35:47Neil, and your boss, Caroline.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49How are you feeling about this experience?
0:35:49 > 0:35:50Really excited about it.
0:35:50 > 0:35:52- You look excited. - Very positive about it.
0:35:52 > 0:35:53- Good.- Very confident.
0:35:53 > 0:35:56Positivity will flow forward to the auctioneer.
0:35:56 > 0:35:58- Let's hope so.- Who will respond.
0:35:58 > 0:36:00Here we go. Here comes the brush pot.
0:36:00 > 0:36:02It's the brush pot carving there.
0:36:04 > 0:36:06- Come on now, come on.- £20 bid.
0:36:06 > 0:36:08- Come on.- £20 bid. - That's not bad, straight in.
0:36:08 > 0:36:09£20 bid. £30 bid. Come on.
0:36:09 > 0:36:12- £30 with me. £30 I'm bid.- Come on.
0:36:12 > 0:36:14- £30, I'm bid.- We need a bit more than that, don't we?
0:36:14 > 0:36:17- Oh, it's a bargain, come on. - £30, I'm bid.
0:36:17 > 0:36:19- £30 on commission, at £30. - No...
0:36:19 > 0:36:22Internet is... Nothing going on at all.
0:36:22 > 0:36:25I've no option. Hammer up.
0:36:25 > 0:36:27- Oh...- Oh, dear. - That's disappointing.
0:36:27 > 0:36:30You've lost £40, I'm afraid.
0:36:30 > 0:36:31Yeah.
0:36:31 > 0:36:33Here comes the pigeon clock.
0:36:33 > 0:36:36The pigeon clock now.
0:36:36 > 0:36:39Cased racing pigeon clock.
0:36:39 > 0:36:43£5, I'm bid. 5. £5 bid. £5 I'm bid.
0:36:43 > 0:36:45- 5 - £6 I'm bid.- Oh, dear.
0:36:45 > 0:36:47Six whole pounds(!)
0:36:47 > 0:36:50- £10.- There you go.- £14.
0:36:50 > 0:36:53- £16.- Come on, pigeon!
0:36:53 > 0:36:54Come on. One more pound!
0:36:54 > 0:36:56There at £16.
0:36:56 > 0:36:58- 18.- Yes!- Hooray!
0:36:58 > 0:36:59- £20.- Well done, that man.
0:36:59 > 0:37:04£20. All out, sold at 20...
0:37:06 > 0:37:08- Ooh, four whole pounds! - That's a £4 profit.
0:37:08 > 0:37:10- Yes!- £4.
0:37:10 > 0:37:12Unfortunately, you were down 40,
0:37:12 > 0:37:14so now you're only down 36.
0:37:14 > 0:37:16That's quite good, isn't it?
0:37:16 > 0:37:19Child's rocking chair.
0:37:19 > 0:37:21£20. £10, I'm bid.
0:37:21 > 0:37:25£10, I'm bid. 15, 18, £20.
0:37:25 > 0:37:28- There's got to be a grandparent out there...- Here we go.
0:37:28 > 0:37:31£30 there, at £30. £30.
0:37:31 > 0:37:35- 35, the internet.- Keep going!
0:37:35 > 0:37:38- Come on, come on.- Someone on the internet.- 45, the internet.
0:37:38 > 0:37:4150 in the room. 50 in the room.
0:37:41 > 0:37:43£50.
0:37:43 > 0:37:44You're all finished?
0:37:44 > 0:37:46- All done.- No...
0:37:46 > 0:37:48Oh!
0:37:48 > 0:37:50- Minus a fiver.- Not looking good!
0:37:50 > 0:37:52You were -36,
0:37:52 > 0:37:55which means you've lost £41.
0:37:55 > 0:37:56Could have been so much worse.
0:37:56 > 0:37:58Anyway, you've got to make up your mind on...humidor.
0:37:58 > 0:38:01- What do you think?- We've got to go for it, haven't we, now?
0:38:01 > 0:38:04- Yeah, definitely.- You're going with the bonus buy.- Yeah.
0:38:04 > 0:38:06- 100%.- Yeah.- No going back.
0:38:06 > 0:38:09- Here it is.- Now we go to 365 now.
0:38:09 > 0:38:14The little rectangular cushion-top hardwood smoking box there.
0:38:14 > 0:38:16Where are you going to be? I'm £10.
0:38:16 > 0:38:17£15. £20.
0:38:17 > 0:38:19- £25.- Oh, he's rattling along.
0:38:19 > 0:38:22£25. £25.
0:38:22 > 0:38:24£30, the internet.
0:38:24 > 0:38:25£30, the internet.
0:38:25 > 0:38:29- Come on.- Here at £30, all done.
0:38:29 > 0:38:30Selling at 30...
0:38:31 > 0:38:33- Oh!- Oh, well.
0:38:33 > 0:38:36Richard, you put all that work in.
0:38:36 > 0:38:39Where's the Warwickshire Regiment when you need them, eh?
0:38:39 > 0:38:43- And China.- And China.- Anyway, you haven't made a profit or loss there.
0:38:43 > 0:38:46So, overall, you're just down a cheeky little £41.
0:38:46 > 0:38:49- Oh, not too bad.- I think that's... - Not too bad.
0:38:49 > 0:38:52No, that might well be a winning score.
0:38:52 > 0:38:55- You never know.- So, don't talk to the Blues, please.
0:38:55 > 0:38:57Promise me you won't talk to the Blues.
0:38:57 > 0:38:59- We promise. - And we'll find out later.
0:39:06 > 0:39:09Simon and Jan, do you spend many days in salerooms?
0:39:09 > 0:39:10- We have done, yeah.- Have you?
0:39:10 > 0:39:13- Over the years, quite a few. - Bought quite a few things?
0:39:13 > 0:39:17- Sold more than I've bought, I think. - Have you? Like today.
0:39:18 > 0:39:20I love this little brush and comb set.
0:39:21 > 0:39:22Sweet little thing this,
0:39:22 > 0:39:24the cased child's brush and comb.
0:39:24 > 0:39:26Orange enamel mount, sweet little thing.
0:39:26 > 0:39:27£10, I'm bid.
0:39:27 > 0:39:28£10, I'm bid.
0:39:28 > 0:39:29£15, I'm bid.
0:39:29 > 0:39:31- 20.- Oh! Superb.
0:39:31 > 0:39:34- It's worth every penny, this.- Yes.
0:39:34 > 0:39:36£30, I'm bid.
0:39:36 > 0:39:38£30. Commission at £30.
0:39:38 > 0:39:40£30, I'm bid.
0:39:40 > 0:39:43All done and sold at £30...
0:39:43 > 0:39:45- That'll do.- Well done.
0:39:45 > 0:39:46- That's fabulous.- Well done.
0:39:46 > 0:39:48That's a profit of £20.
0:39:48 > 0:39:51- Exquisite.- Here comes the salt. - It's beautiful.
0:39:51 > 0:39:53Little open salt there.
0:39:53 > 0:39:56£20 to start me. Little enamel salt.
0:39:56 > 0:39:58£20 I'm bid.
0:39:58 > 0:39:5925.
0:39:59 > 0:40:01£30.
0:40:01 > 0:40:03- Come on.- Come on. - We're only halfway there.
0:40:03 > 0:40:06- Where's the internet?- 35.
0:40:06 > 0:40:0835.
0:40:08 > 0:40:1035, the internet.
0:40:10 > 0:40:1235, the internet.
0:40:12 > 0:40:14- I think this is cheap.- Oh, no.
0:40:14 > 0:40:15All done?
0:40:16 > 0:40:18Internet bid, 35.
0:40:18 > 0:40:20Do you know, that means you've lost
0:40:20 > 0:40:22£25 on that object? You were up 20,
0:40:22 > 0:40:25which means you're now down a fiver.
0:40:25 > 0:40:28- Oh, dear.- So you've got to get this olive vessel going.
0:40:28 > 0:40:31This is for the garden, terracotta, twin handled,
0:40:31 > 0:40:33the big olive oil vessel.
0:40:33 > 0:40:37Where are you going to be? £50. 40. £40.
0:40:37 > 0:40:38£40 to start me.
0:40:38 > 0:40:39£20.
0:40:39 > 0:40:40£20.
0:40:40 > 0:40:425. 30.
0:40:42 > 0:40:435. 40.
0:40:43 > 0:40:455. 50.
0:40:45 > 0:40:4750 there. £50.
0:40:47 > 0:40:49£50. £50.
0:40:49 > 0:40:51- Lots of olives.- Yes.
0:40:51 > 0:40:52Second row at 50.
0:40:52 > 0:40:55- Come on, bid!- We need more bids. - We need more bids.
0:40:55 > 0:40:5650...
0:40:56 > 0:40:58- Yours, madam.- Oh, dear.
0:40:58 > 0:41:01I'm afraid, team, that's a loss of £60.
0:41:01 > 0:41:04It's not good, is it? Which added to your little fiver
0:41:04 > 0:41:06means you are down £65.
0:41:06 > 0:41:10- Oh, dear.- However, like the cavalry over the brow of the hill
0:41:10 > 0:41:12comes Thomas Plant.
0:41:12 > 0:41:14- We've got to go with it. - What do you think?
0:41:14 > 0:41:16Do you want to go with the bonus buy?
0:41:16 > 0:41:17I don't think there's any doubt about it.
0:41:17 > 0:41:19- It's a great buy.- No, definitely.
0:41:19 > 0:41:20You both liked it, didn't you?
0:41:20 > 0:41:22- Definitely.- Definitely going with the bonus buy?
0:41:22 > 0:41:24- We haven't got a lot to lose. - Yes.- 100%?
0:41:24 > 0:41:26100%, let's go.
0:41:26 > 0:41:28- Going with the bonus buy.- Yes!
0:41:28 > 0:41:29Here we go.
0:41:29 > 0:41:33It's the wicker, it's the twin-handled picnic hamper.
0:41:33 > 0:41:37It's a beauty. Back of your sports car, driving off, beautiful.
0:41:37 > 0:41:39Perfect. Get it bought.
0:41:39 > 0:41:41£20, bid. £30, bid.
0:41:41 > 0:41:42£30, I'm bid.
0:41:42 > 0:41:4335, I'm bid. 40, I'm bid.
0:41:43 > 0:41:4545, I'm bid.
0:41:45 > 0:41:4845, the internet.
0:41:48 > 0:41:50- More, come on.- 50, 60.- Yes!
0:41:50 > 0:41:52Go on, internet.
0:41:52 > 0:41:54..that in the back of your car...
0:41:54 > 0:41:56£60, the internet.
0:41:56 > 0:41:58All of you out. The room is out.
0:41:58 > 0:41:59All done...
0:42:00 > 0:42:02Thomas, that's a super performance.
0:42:02 > 0:42:04- You've doubled their money.- Good.
0:42:04 > 0:42:05And you've nearly halved their loss.
0:42:07 > 0:42:12- Shame!- Well, you were down 65, Thomas has chiselled 30 off that,
0:42:12 > 0:42:15so you're actually only down £35.
0:42:15 > 0:42:18- Oh!- So, don't talk to the Reds about it, OK?
0:42:18 > 0:42:19- Not a word.- Absolutely.
0:42:27 > 0:42:29Has anybody told you two teams
0:42:29 > 0:42:32that the idea on Bargain Hunt is to make money?
0:42:32 > 0:42:35Losses on the left and losses on the right, I'm afraid -
0:42:35 > 0:42:36but there's not much in it.
0:42:36 > 0:42:39It has been a really tense competition.
0:42:40 > 0:42:46And I'm going to tell you the runners-up, by a tiny margin,
0:42:46 > 0:42:48are the Red team.
0:42:49 > 0:42:52I wouldn't look too smug about that, Blues.
0:42:52 > 0:42:53I'll come to you in a minute!
0:42:53 > 0:42:58But you lost a princely sum of £41.
0:42:58 > 0:43:00But never mind, you only lost 41.
0:43:00 > 0:43:02Now, I don't know what you're so smug about, Blues,
0:43:02 > 0:43:07because frankly you lost marginally less - £35.
0:43:07 > 0:43:08Not too bad!
0:43:08 > 0:43:12But of course, you get absolutely nothing for winning the competition.
0:43:12 > 0:43:16Other than the glory of knowing that you and Planters
0:43:16 > 0:43:20have beaten our Red team by a smidgen.
0:43:20 > 0:43:22Anyway, don't forget to have a look at our website
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