0:00:01 > 0:00:03HARP PLAYS
0:00:03 > 0:00:07Well, today's show is very special indeed - in fact,
0:00:07 > 0:00:09we have made television history.
0:00:09 > 0:00:16Because both teams have made - and wait for this - £150,000 profit!
0:00:26 > 0:00:28Join us next time for some more bargain-hunting!
0:00:28 > 0:00:30Yes? Yes! Yes...
0:00:32 > 0:00:33HARP PLAYS
0:00:33 > 0:00:36Yes... Yes... Yes...
0:00:36 > 0:00:38Oh, maybe one day, eh?
0:00:38 > 0:00:41Well, there's no point me sitting round daydreaming.
0:00:41 > 0:00:43So let's go bargain-hunting!
0:01:08 > 0:01:11We're at the East of England Showground in Peterborough.
0:01:11 > 0:01:15And as always, our teams have one hour and £300 to spend
0:01:15 > 0:01:17on three items that hopefully
0:01:17 > 0:01:20will return them a profit when they sell on at auction.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22Let's have a butcher's at what is coming up.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26We're horsing around with the Reds.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28I love that, I love it with the little...
0:01:28 > 0:01:30Three horses, like the three of us.
0:01:30 > 0:01:32- Yes.- Galloping to the finishing line!
0:01:32 > 0:01:34It's fun and games with the Blues.
0:01:34 > 0:01:38There you go. See what you think. See if you can put it through the legs.
0:01:38 > 0:01:39Nicely done, Mark.
0:01:40 > 0:01:44And emotions run high for the Reds and Blues at auction.
0:01:44 > 0:01:45Yes!
0:01:46 > 0:01:47One more!
0:01:48 > 0:01:49Ooh!
0:01:50 > 0:01:52All that is coming up later.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54So let's meet today's teams.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56And we've got a cracking bunch.
0:01:56 > 0:01:59For the Reds we've got married couple Stephen and Clare.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02And for the Blues we've got good friends Jake and Mark.
0:02:02 > 0:02:03So, hello. ALL: Hello!
0:02:04 > 0:02:06So Clare, tell me how you guys met?
0:02:06 > 0:02:10Well, I was working for Steve in a catering company in Marbella.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13He said to me, if you try my cheesecake, you'll marry me.
0:02:13 > 0:02:15And we ended up having cheesecake at the wedding!
0:02:15 > 0:02:18Good grief! All on the strength of this man's cheesecake!
0:02:18 > 0:02:21- Yeah.- But I believe now you do something completely different for a
0:02:21 > 0:02:22- living?- Yeah, that's right.
0:02:22 > 0:02:27I work in a law firm, I do conveyancing in a high-street firm.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30And what about chilling out, de-stressing. What do you get up to?
0:02:30 > 0:02:36I ride horses, I used to teach, and I host dinner parties as well.
0:02:36 > 0:02:38With my friends and family.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40So Steve, I mean, as a chef,
0:02:40 > 0:02:43you must be well in demand for dinner parties these days.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45But tell me a little bit more about you.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48I work in a hotel in Bedfordshire.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52It's a 4-star hotel and we hold a rosette for our food in our restaurant.
0:02:52 > 0:02:54A rosette, no less?
0:02:54 > 0:02:55Right. Excellente.
0:02:55 > 0:02:59And what about de-stressing for you? What does it take the form of?
0:02:59 > 0:03:03I'm a golf man. I like playing golf, but...not the best, but I enjoy it,
0:03:03 > 0:03:06yeah. Walking the dog, being with my family.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- Yeah.- Basically, that's it.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12So, what about the tactics today - what have you come up with?
0:03:12 > 0:03:16We're going to go out and we're going to buy something that's moderately priced.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18And we're just going to go out to win.
0:03:18 > 0:03:19- And look for a bargain!- Definitely.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22Name of the game! Well, very good luck to you, guys.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25But turning my attention to the Blue team.
0:03:25 > 0:03:28So, Jake, tell me - how did you two first meet?
0:03:28 > 0:03:32Well, Mark and I met at medical school and since then we've performed in
0:03:32 > 0:03:34the pantomime together several times,
0:03:34 > 0:03:36gone on a few trips around the world,
0:03:36 > 0:03:40and we've taken our first steps into our medical careers together.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43So you now have a medical degree?
0:03:43 > 0:03:47I'm training in anaesthetics now and I've got about five years to go until
0:03:47 > 0:03:49I would be able to be a consultant anaesthetist.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52So Mark, you're also in the medical profession,
0:03:52 > 0:03:55but you've taken a slightly different route, I believe?
0:03:55 > 0:03:59Yes, that's right. I actually prefer to do work sometimes!
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- And I'm a surgeon.- That wasn't lost on you, was it!
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- I think that's a dig.- It was a bit of a dig.- That's a classic surgeon.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08Sorry, no, they are very important.
0:04:08 > 0:04:13But no, I see both emergency and nonemergency patients.
0:04:13 > 0:04:17I've had a few jobs in plastic surgery, paediatric surgery,
0:04:17 > 0:04:20and I'm currently working as a general surgical trainee at the moment.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22OK, fellas, what about tactics today?
0:04:22 > 0:04:26We're out to win, we're going to use our team working skills,
0:04:26 > 0:04:30we're going to use our clinical knowledge to spot the signs
0:04:30 > 0:04:33of a good bargain from a long way away!
0:04:33 > 0:04:35So, it's time for the money moment.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37So £300 for the Reds.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40£300 for the Blues.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44Spend it wisely. This is the bit where you go off and you meet your experts.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49Well, two teams with very competitive streaks.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51I think we're in for a bit of fun today!
0:04:52 > 0:04:56And of course, our two teams will need some guidance along the way.
0:04:56 > 0:05:01Charles Hanson will be teeing off with the Reds.
0:05:01 > 0:05:05Whilst Tim Weeks will be putting his best foot forward for the Blues.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08What are we looking for today?
0:05:08 > 0:05:13I would like a piece of furniture, maybe a big wooden box or chest.
0:05:13 > 0:05:14- I like your style.- Oh,
0:05:14 > 0:05:18I think we'll try and look for something of scientific or medical value,
0:05:18 > 0:05:19- that sort of thing.- Chef?
0:05:19 > 0:05:21- Silverware.- Why? - Definitely silverware.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- Why?- Shiny, make good money.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26Something nice and sophisticated.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28What's that? 60 minutes?
0:05:28 > 0:05:30Your time starts now! HOOTER SOUNDS
0:05:30 > 0:05:32Right, let's get on with it. Come on!
0:05:32 > 0:05:34Come on, follow me!
0:05:34 > 0:05:37Well, there's no shortage on the shopping list today.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40Luckily, there's plenty to choose from. Good luck, teams!
0:05:40 > 0:05:43Maybe if we wander down this way and then we can wander
0:05:43 > 0:05:46round and then come back indoors if we need to.
0:05:46 > 0:05:47Come on, let's go.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49Did everyone get that? Good!
0:05:49 > 0:05:52Straight away, the Blues have spotted a potential purchase.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54It's stylish, still very cool.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57Such a popular brand. So many people are after it.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59General collectors are going to want something like that.
0:05:59 > 0:06:01It's great advertising. It's a very cool piece.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03- Yeah.- What do you think, Mark?
0:06:03 > 0:06:06I like the slightly rusted effect to it.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09Well, you both seem pretty keen, so shall we ask the trader?
0:06:09 > 0:06:11Yeah. Let's bring him over.
0:06:11 > 0:06:12- Sir, good morning. How are you? - Good morning.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14We're interested in your sign there.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- Yeah, the vintage Lambretta. - What's your asking price on it?
0:06:18 > 0:06:22- It's 140.- Oh, I think for 140 we're going to struggle to make a profit on that.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26- What do you think, Mark? - Best I can do it for is 120.
0:06:26 > 0:06:29Unless we can get it for about 50, I can see that making much of a profit.
0:06:29 > 0:06:32- What do you think?- No, can't do that.- Well, shall we leave it in the bank
0:06:32 > 0:06:34for now? Because it's still early.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37That would've been a third of the asking price, Blues.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42Off you scoot! Meanwhile, the Reds have also spotted something shiny.
0:06:42 > 0:06:45Oh, that's nice. It's quite expensive, isn't it?
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- Yes.- Yeah.- I paid three and a half.
0:06:48 > 0:06:49So I was asking 380.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52Yeah. Remember our budget, OK?
0:06:52 > 0:06:53This is the immortal words.
0:06:53 > 0:06:55£380, Reds.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57Anything else within budget, maybe?
0:06:58 > 0:07:00This, for £10, enamelled English silver.
0:07:00 > 0:07:03- My goodness me. Isn't that gorgeous?- It's nice.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06Fancy some sherry in your trifle, chef?
0:07:06 > 0:07:09- Can we have it for eight?- No, because I could retail it for 30.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- I'm knocking £20 off. - What you got on here is
0:07:12 > 0:07:15obviously a heavy label, a decanter label.
0:07:15 > 0:07:17How do we know it's silver, chef?
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- Look at the hallmark?- Exactly.
0:07:19 > 0:07:24So, on the back we can see the hallmark for Birmingham, so we're talking,
0:07:24 > 0:07:28age wise, maybe 1970s.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- What's it worth?- Well, I would say happily, all day long,
0:07:31 > 0:07:33it ought to make about £30.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35I think for £10, an absolute bargain.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- Perfect.- I think, shake the man's hand.
0:07:37 > 0:07:40Sir! Hello. Sorry, my colleague has a word to say to you.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- Thank you. £10.- On that note...
0:07:42 > 0:07:44And that, Red team, is how it's done!
0:07:44 > 0:07:46Sometimes, guys, you get lucky.
0:07:46 > 0:07:48You know, what a tipple, for a tenner!
0:07:48 > 0:07:50Cheers! Good health!
0:07:50 > 0:07:52Six minutes gone, one down, two to go.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54- Come on.- Perfect, let's go.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57Meanwhile, the Blues have spotted something rather familiar.
0:07:57 > 0:08:00Oh, are we going to go through an anatomy session now?
0:08:00 > 0:08:02Intrigued as to how old this is.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04I would've thought that's probably '60s, '70s.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07It's made of resin. What are the numbers, then?
0:08:07 > 0:08:09- Oh, well, is this a test, or...? - This is a test, yeah.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12- I want to check that you are a doctor!- Oh, right, OK.
0:08:12 > 0:08:14Well, we've got the kidneys here, the spleen up here,
0:08:14 > 0:08:17- this is where the heart would sit. - OK, well, it's quite a cool thing, isn't it?
0:08:17 > 0:08:20You did say you wanted something medical-related.
0:08:20 > 0:08:21- Yeah.- Well, you sound keen.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23Time to have a word with the dealer.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25Sir, could we have a word about one of your items, please?
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- How do you do?- Good morning. - Good morning.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- Got some lovely items. - Can you offer us a price?
0:08:30 > 0:08:32We're asking 295, really.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- Yes.- We've seen advertised for £1,000, complete.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- Complete item.- Thank you anyway.
0:08:38 > 0:08:39It's been a pleasure, thank you.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43Never mind. Onwards!
0:08:43 > 0:08:46- Best keep going. - What's Charles spotted?
0:08:46 > 0:08:48There we go. Oh, look at that.
0:08:48 > 0:08:49- Wow.- Wow.
0:08:49 > 0:08:51- Quite like it.- So, do you think it's got any age to it?
0:08:51 > 0:08:53Well, yes, I do.
0:08:53 > 0:08:55I think looking at the exterior,
0:08:55 > 0:09:00it's obviously some sort of travelling case because you can see
0:09:00 > 0:09:05on the sides here, these flush handles inset in iron.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07What date would it be, Stephen?
0:09:07 > 0:09:09Artillery, First World War?
0:09:09 > 0:09:13Yeah, I think it's probably 1910, 1920.
0:09:13 > 0:09:14If you saw this...
0:09:14 > 0:09:16- Yeah.- ..in a shop.
0:09:16 > 0:09:17What would you pay for it, Stephen?
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- £80?- Yourself?
0:09:19 > 0:09:20No, I would pay a lot less.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- Yeah.- 40, 50?
0:09:22 > 0:09:26- 40.- I'm going to guess, I think if you go off and ask the dealer,
0:09:26 > 0:09:29I think you'll come back and tell me it's priced at £65.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- OK.- Good luck.- I'll see what we can do.
0:09:31 > 0:09:33- Good luck.- Time will tell.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35Work your magic, Clare!
0:09:35 > 0:09:38Back to the Blues, who are discussing a plan of action.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41Perhaps we should do like a rapid review of the things...
0:09:41 > 0:09:42Go for a bit of a recce, yeah.
0:09:42 > 0:09:46- Yeah.- Shall we do it? Shall we go into one of these bays and just have a look round?
0:09:46 > 0:09:47- Just start having a look?- Yeah, OK.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51- Let's do it.- So it's a rapid recce and review for the Blues.
0:09:51 > 0:09:56Back with the Reds, and Charles guessed a price on the box of £65.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58Well, he started off at 65.
0:09:58 > 0:10:01- Really!- Yeah. And then we went down to 45.
0:10:01 > 0:10:06If it came into my saleroom, I'd probably say between 40 and £60.
0:10:06 > 0:10:08- So what do you think?- I love it.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10I think we should come back.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13Because it's quick, isn't it, and soon?
0:10:13 > 0:10:15Yeah. It can be a snappy buy later.
0:10:15 > 0:10:17- Yeah.- But it might go. - Yeah, that's OK.
0:10:17 > 0:10:20Not sure you had a say in that one, Steve!
0:10:20 > 0:10:21But moving on, team!
0:10:21 > 0:10:23Right, Blues, time to get a move on.
0:10:23 > 0:10:25You still need to bag your first item,
0:10:25 > 0:10:28and you're 20 minutes into the shop!
0:10:28 > 0:10:30- Croquet set.- That could be interesting, couldn't it?
0:10:30 > 0:10:33It's in good condition, isn't it? It's all there, all complete.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35Croquet came in mid-19th century.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37I don't think this is quite as old as that.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40No. I would say this is '70s, even '80s.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42There you go. See what you think. See if you can put it through the legs.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- Nicely done, Mark.- I think it's worth finding out what we can do.
0:10:47 > 0:10:48If we get it for 30, £40.
0:10:48 > 0:10:50- OK.- There could be some money in there.
0:10:50 > 0:10:52I think so. I think we could do that.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54Hello. We're admiring your croquet set.
0:10:54 > 0:10:58Yeah, it's a nice set. Best price on it, I've got 45 on it.
0:10:58 > 0:11:00Today only, £30.
0:11:00 > 0:11:03- Could you do 25?- I couldn't possibly. I'd be losing money.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06You know what, Mark, I like this. I do like this one.
0:11:06 > 0:11:08- We'll go for 30.- OK.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10Thank you very much.
0:11:10 > 0:11:11Look at that! That's the first buy down.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13Put it there! Happy?
0:11:13 > 0:11:15The smiles are back on the faces.
0:11:15 > 0:11:17- We're going to it!- Right, we're on a roll now.
0:11:17 > 0:11:18Let's do it. Come on!
0:11:18 > 0:11:22And there you have it, Blues. One item down, eventually.
0:11:22 > 0:11:24That's one item apiece, teams.
0:11:25 > 0:11:26They're over there.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- What are they looking at?- Hello!
0:11:30 > 0:11:31No, we're not watching you, OK!
0:11:31 > 0:11:34Oh, look out, Blues. Someone has their eye on you!
0:11:34 > 0:11:36What have you spotted, guys?
0:11:36 > 0:11:37That little bellows there.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39Little bellows, brass bellows.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41So, what do you like about that?
0:11:41 > 0:11:44I don't know, it's interesting to think
0:11:44 > 0:11:46what it might have been used for,
0:11:46 > 0:11:48if someone would use that to start a little mini fire or something like
0:11:48 > 0:11:52- that.- Yeah.- I mean, it doesn't excite me an awful lot, if I'm honest.
0:11:52 > 0:11:56- No.- OK, don't waste time, team, move on!
0:11:56 > 0:11:58Back to business, and it's another spot by Charles.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- It's...- Is it a flask?
0:12:00 > 0:12:03I'd call it like a little whisky flask, isn't it?
0:12:03 > 0:12:07It's in the form of a female shoe of circa 1850.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09But you can see, turn it upside down there,
0:12:09 > 0:12:11can you see these old stilt marks?
0:12:11 > 0:12:12- Yeah.- They're the kiln marks.
0:12:12 > 0:12:17So in the kiln, it sat on those three feet.
0:12:17 > 0:12:19- Are there collectors out there? - Yeah, hugely.
0:12:19 > 0:12:21- How much is it?- 20.
0:12:21 > 0:12:25- 20.- I don't like to use the term bargain, because we're hunting.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- But that's a bargain.- 15.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29Oh, don't say that, man!
0:12:29 > 0:12:34Really, it ought to make between, I think, £40 and £60.
0:12:34 > 0:12:35That's a bold claim, Charles.
0:12:35 > 0:12:37It's not what we wanted,
0:12:37 > 0:12:42but I take Charles's expert opinion quite serious.
0:12:42 > 0:12:44Thank you very much!
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- Yeah, let's go for it.- £15, sir, we'll say going, going...
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- Gone.- Thanks a lot.- Thank you.
0:12:50 > 0:12:54We've gone from sherry to whisky - what a happy hour!
0:12:54 > 0:12:58- Drinking theme coming on!- But it means we've spent how much money?
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- £25.- Which means we've got how much left over?
0:13:01 > 0:13:03My maths is rubbish, 275?
0:13:03 > 0:13:06Exactly! For one big item.
0:13:06 > 0:13:10Charles is right. It's time for that final item of yours.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14Right, Tim, maybe some guidance for your team is needed.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16Blues, you're playing catch up!
0:13:16 > 0:13:19I like these telephones. Look at these, rotary dials on these.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22The great thing about these is they're cool, vintage, retro, collectable.
0:13:22 > 0:13:25- But people can use them.- I really like the blue one, actually.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- You like the blue one?- The blue one looks really nice.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30Yeah, it's nice, isn't it? The key interesting thing to know is,
0:13:30 > 0:13:32- does it work?- Yeah.- Of course.
0:13:32 > 0:13:36Shall we ask about whether or not it works and what sort of price it would be?
0:13:36 > 0:13:37- Lovely.- I think so, yeah.
0:13:37 > 0:13:39Go and ask the trader. There he is.
0:13:39 > 0:13:42While the Blues make a call on the phones,
0:13:42 > 0:13:45the Reds are pretty relaxed, with just one item to find.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48I almost in a funny way feel like a cup of tea, it's just going so well.
0:13:48 > 0:13:50Don't you think so?
0:13:50 > 0:13:52- I'm happy.- I think we should go indoors now.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- And have a look.- You're aware indoors is quite expensive?
0:13:54 > 0:13:56That's fine, we got the money, we got the time!
0:13:56 > 0:13:59- We still want a bargain!- OK, I'll follow your lead, come on!
0:13:59 > 0:14:01Sounds like a plan, Reds.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03Right, Jake, what's the news on the phone?
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- How did it go, Jake, is it working? - Well, he says it's definitely working.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- OK.- He's initially said it's 50, but I've talked him down to 35.
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- OK.- But he said 35 is his absolute limit.
0:14:13 > 0:14:16You'd want to put them as a guide of somewhere between £20 and £40.
0:14:16 > 0:14:2035, it's kind of on the cusp.
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- Yeah.- I don't know if it's one that we might maybe just hold for now.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- Yeah.- I like that idea. - I think that's top of in the bank.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- Yeah.- Is that fair?- Definitely. Yeah, sounds good.
0:14:29 > 0:14:31So the phone's on hold for now.
0:14:31 > 0:14:33The Reds, however, are otherwise engaged.
0:14:33 > 0:14:35£195?
0:14:35 > 0:14:36£1,900.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- How much?- Royal Irish.
0:14:39 > 0:14:43£1,900.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45And I thought they were £195!
0:14:45 > 0:14:48Oops, nice try, Charles! What's Tim spotted?
0:14:48 > 0:14:50There's a better croquet set, do you see?
0:14:50 > 0:14:53Look, Jacques of London. That's when I look at the box,
0:14:53 > 0:14:55but that's going to be £100.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- Yes.- You know?- We could buy a second croquet set!
0:14:58 > 0:15:01Three croquet sets, well, that would be a first!
0:15:02 > 0:15:06Right now, teams, you're coming up to 20 minutes left on your shop.
0:15:06 > 0:15:10Reds, you have two in the bag whilst the Blues still have two to find.
0:15:10 > 0:15:13We've had a good look outside. Shall we try in one of the big sheds?
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- Yeah, let's go in here. - Come on, let's go for it.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21With £275 left, our Reds are still playing it cautiously.
0:15:21 > 0:15:24I quite like those golf clubs.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26- The bar brooch?- Yeah.
0:15:26 > 0:15:28I think that could be gold as well.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- Yeah.- Are you a golfer, Stephen?
0:15:30 > 0:15:33- Yeah, I enjoy playing golf. - Is it gold, madam?- It is gold.
0:15:33 > 0:15:34It's tested as gold.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36I've got 150 on that one.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38It's a bit much, isn't it?
0:15:38 > 0:15:39Especially without a hallmark as well.
0:15:39 > 0:15:42The best on that would be 120.
0:15:42 > 0:15:43120?
0:15:43 > 0:15:46Maybe 80, 90, but not any lower.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50No. I think 120 is a very good retail price, but at auction,
0:15:50 > 0:15:51it might be 80-120.
0:15:51 > 0:15:52- Yeah.- But good quality.
0:15:52 > 0:15:54And worth it. But you've got to love it.
0:15:54 > 0:15:56- We'll move on.- Thanks a lot. - Thanks.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58Thanks for your help. Come on.
0:15:58 > 0:16:00Now, are the Blues faring any better?
0:16:00 > 0:16:02- Good morning, how are you? - I'm all right.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05I was wondering if we could have a closer look at your Cornishware there.
0:16:05 > 0:16:10- Of course you can. - The jug.- Yeah.- Thank you very much.
0:16:10 > 0:16:11- You're welcome.- Thank you.
0:16:11 > 0:16:12OK, so nice bit of TG Green.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14We can see the mark there on the bottom.
0:16:14 > 0:16:19Cornishware. Just known for that bright, bold blue and white stripes.
0:16:19 > 0:16:22Been going since the '20s, 1920s, they closed not too long ago.
0:16:22 > 0:16:242007, 2008.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26What's the condition like? We need that doctor's inspection,
0:16:26 > 0:16:29give it an examination. So if you have a thorough inspection there.
0:16:29 > 0:16:31I'm very happy with that, actually.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34Cornishware was named by an employee -
0:16:34 > 0:16:38it reminded them of the blue skies and white-crested waves of Cornwall.
0:16:38 > 0:16:40Can we have a look at the flour thing as well?
0:16:41 > 0:16:44What would your best offer be on this?
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- Let me have a look.- So you've got 15 on the flour.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- Yeah.- 28 on the jug.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- OK.- If you can do both for 30, we'll take it now.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53- All right?- I can't do that, I'm afraid.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55That's too low.
0:16:55 > 0:16:57What would you...?
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- About 32.- I think that's not too bad, actually.
0:17:00 > 0:17:03- Pretty good, really, yeah. Let's do it.- Let's go for it. - Let's do it.
0:17:03 > 0:17:05- Thank you very much. - Get the deal done.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- Thank you ever so much.- Thank you. - No problem.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10So two down, I feel bit of relief, the pressure's off.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- Very happy.- As we've got things in the bank as well.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16- Two excellent purchases.- And if you see a bargain, do you let it get away?
0:17:16 > 0:17:18- No! You jump on it!- Exactly.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20Right, shall we crack on? Back on the plan to scan.
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- Come on, let's do it! - Come on, boys.
0:17:24 > 0:17:26Right, teams, 15 minutes left,
0:17:26 > 0:17:28and each of you have to find your final item.
0:17:28 > 0:17:30Keep believing, OK?
0:17:30 > 0:17:31Yeah.
0:17:31 > 0:17:33The Reds started off so well!
0:17:33 > 0:17:38What's happened? you still have £275 left in your pocket.
0:17:38 > 0:17:40But what has Charles spotted?
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- I love that there.- How much are you thinking on that?
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- I like that.- Shall we ask the lady how much it is?
0:17:45 > 0:17:47Because I love the almost, are they sort of like little,
0:17:47 > 0:17:50they're like blister pearls, aren't they?
0:17:50 > 0:17:55And these blister pearls almost reflect the dawn of the Art Nouveau,
0:17:55 > 0:17:57the 20th century, very Arts and Crafts.
0:17:57 > 0:17:58- 260.- 260?
0:18:00 > 0:18:01What's your best price?
0:18:01 > 0:18:04The very best on that one would be 200.
0:18:04 > 0:18:05- OK.- The case is lovely.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09It's probably Edwardian, in period.
0:18:09 > 0:18:13It could make anything from £120-300.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15- That is a gamble. - It's a real gamble.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17Maybe a bit too risky, team.
0:18:17 > 0:18:19- Keep looking.- Nervous?
0:18:19 > 0:18:21- No, not yet.- Anxious?
0:18:21 > 0:18:23- Yes.- A little bit.- You are.
0:18:23 > 0:18:26That makes three of us. I think let's go to the really big shed,
0:18:26 > 0:18:29where the higher value things are, and let's go for the top.
0:18:29 > 0:18:31- Yes.- Come on, let's go.
0:18:31 > 0:18:33That's right, Charles, go big or go home, Reds.
0:18:35 > 0:18:38Meanwhile, it's looking very relaxed over with our Blue team.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41A bit of Poole pottery. Catches the eye.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- Very much so.- Poole pottery, real quality.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47You've spotted that. We talked about getting quality.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50Originated, late 19th century, originally Carter, Stabler and Adams,
0:18:50 > 0:18:53named after three of their designers.
0:18:53 > 0:18:55Now they founded the company, it's moved on.
0:18:55 > 0:18:58The key periods, the Art Deco era of the '20s, '30s.
0:18:58 > 0:19:00There's some examples up here.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04This is the more kind of late '60s, early '70s retro.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06That one's a good design, because that's Carol Cutler.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09OK, Carol Cutler. Most prominent.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11Prominent designer, so, yes.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13Really at auction, if you see it
0:19:13 > 0:19:15you'd want it as a guide around £25-40.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- What do you think?- Yeah, I like it.
0:19:17 > 0:19:19- We've got to bargain this.- It's your turn, isn't it?
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- I'll have a go.- Go on, Mark, give it a whirl.
0:19:22 > 0:19:28- I was wondering if you might be able to tell us what your best offer would be.- 35.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30Would you go to 30, perhaps?
0:19:30 > 0:19:32No, I can't.
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- I'm stretching it. I'll go 33.- 33.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38Quite happy with that.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40I think we'll go for that, I'll shake your hand.
0:19:40 > 0:19:43- Shake the hand.- Thank you very much indeed.
0:19:43 > 0:19:44- Thank you very much.- Thank you.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47Brilliant, and hey, that's one, two, three...
0:19:47 > 0:19:49We've done it. Come on. Come on, we've done it.
0:19:49 > 0:19:55Cool, calm and collected Blues, that's all three items done and dusted.
0:19:55 > 0:19:58A last-minute push and you've finished ahead of the Reds.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02Come on, team, ten minutes left.
0:20:02 > 0:20:04I love that. I love it, with the little...
0:20:04 > 0:20:06Three horses, like the three of us.
0:20:06 > 0:20:07Galloping to the finish line.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- And a little one as well.- Say again?
0:20:09 > 0:20:11And a little horse as well.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13So us two stallions, then...
0:20:13 > 0:20:15- A little filly.- May I open it?
0:20:15 > 0:20:17- You may.- Thank you.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20I would say they are probably 1970s.
0:20:20 > 0:20:22They're marked 925.
0:20:22 > 0:20:24- Yes.- Which would suggest they are silver.
0:20:24 > 0:20:27- Yes.- And your best price would be how much?
0:20:27 > 0:20:30The very best we could do is £75.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32Would you take 70 to help us out?
0:20:32 > 0:20:34- £70?- Oh, go on.- Yes.
0:20:34 > 0:20:35Oh, she's good.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- Do you think we should go for it, Charles?- I think they're really nice.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41At £70 we're going to say going...
0:20:41 > 0:20:44- Going...- Gone. We'll take them.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- Thanks a lot, madam.- Thank you.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48Pleasure. Firm the handshake up to say "sold".
0:20:48 > 0:20:50Lovely. Thanks a lot.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52HOOTER SOUNDS Time's up, teams.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- How's it feel?- Brilliant. - Excellent.- Really pleased.
0:20:55 > 0:20:59- We're out the saddle, we're now into a calm walk, come on.- Let's go.
0:21:01 > 0:21:03Let's check out what the Reds bought.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07First up, they took a shine to the sherry label.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09Price paid? £10.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14Next, they went wild for the whisky warmer - it cost them £15.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19And finally, it was the set of three miniature horses,
0:21:19 > 0:21:22which set them back £70.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24So, Charlie, am I right? A bit of walk in the park?
0:21:24 > 0:21:27It was like picking sweets, with Clare and Stephen.
0:21:27 > 0:21:28So lovely and easy.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32It was indeed. So, Clare, let me ask you, your favourite item today?
0:21:32 > 0:21:34The horses, by far.
0:21:34 > 0:21:37The horses. What do you think is going to give you the biggest profit?
0:21:37 > 0:21:38- The horses.- The horses.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40OK, horses for courses.
0:21:40 > 0:21:42So what you going to say to me there, Steve?
0:21:42 > 0:21:44- The whisky jug.- The whisky jug is your favourite.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47Yes, the boot one is favourite and I think it's going to make the biggest
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- profit.- And you think it's going to give you the biggest profit.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51OK. All right.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54So, Steve, pray tell how much did you spend?
0:21:54 > 0:21:55- £95.- £95.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59Which means the left-over lolly amounts to £205.
0:21:59 > 0:22:02Charles, there it is for the bonus buy - got your eye on anything at all??
0:22:02 > 0:22:04It's a frightening sum. More than two thirds left over.
0:22:04 > 0:22:06I think something alluring,
0:22:06 > 0:22:10something quite sensual and with a certain Michelin star...
0:22:11 > 0:22:13..flavour maybe. I think so, for my team.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- Absolutely.- While you go away and spend the money with pleasure,
0:22:17 > 0:22:19let's find out what the Blue team have bought.
0:22:20 > 0:22:23First up, they went crazy over the croquet set.
0:22:23 > 0:22:25Price paid, £30.
0:22:26 > 0:22:30Next was the lovely bit of Cornishware, which cost them £32.
0:22:31 > 0:22:36And finally, they went potty over the piece of Poole for £33.
0:22:36 > 0:22:38So Tim, how did it go for you?
0:22:38 > 0:22:39It was fantastic.
0:22:39 > 0:22:44We dissected those stalls with surgical precision, worked well together.
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- Really good team, I think.- I thought your communication skills
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- were very good.- Thank you.
0:22:48 > 0:22:52And I thought you did buy some, you know, good quality items there,
0:22:52 > 0:22:54and favourite item today then?
0:22:54 > 0:22:56For me it was the Cornishware.
0:22:56 > 0:22:57I think that looks classy.
0:22:57 > 0:23:00OK, what's going to make the biggest profit, Joe,
0:23:00 > 0:23:03- that's what I want to know? - I think it will be the Cornishware.
0:23:03 > 0:23:05- Do you?- It'll be the Cornishware. - Mark, what about yourself?
0:23:05 > 0:23:08- Favourite item?- Well, I really like the croquet set, actually,
0:23:08 > 0:23:10if I'm honest. So I think actually with the right people,
0:23:10 > 0:23:13that might go far, make the biggest profit.
0:23:13 > 0:23:15So favourite item and the biggest profit.
0:23:15 > 0:23:19- Yes.- OK, so tell me - how much did you spend in total?
0:23:19 > 0:23:21We spent £95 overall.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24£95, and you're going to give me how much?
0:23:24 > 0:23:25205.
0:23:25 > 0:23:29£205, which goes over there to Tim.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32Tim, you got your eye on anything out there?
0:23:32 > 0:23:34Well, not yet. I think, you know, the three boys,
0:23:34 > 0:23:36I'm going to chase some toys, I think.
0:23:36 > 0:23:39But I'm going to keep the mantra "quality but cheap".
0:23:39 > 0:23:41- OK.- Is that OK?- Sounds good to me.
0:23:41 > 0:23:42- Sounds excellent.- OK, you go for it.
0:23:42 > 0:23:46OK. But meanwhile, I'm off on a little jaunt.
0:23:50 > 0:23:51During World War II,
0:23:51 > 0:23:53the county of Lincolnshire
0:23:53 > 0:23:56was given the title of Bomber County.
0:23:56 > 0:24:00It housed over a third of the Bomber Command stations used by the UK and
0:24:00 > 0:24:03its allies - 27 airfields in total.
0:24:05 > 0:24:07Its cathedral provided a landmark for crews,
0:24:07 > 0:24:10both leaving and returning from missions.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12For those who failed to return,
0:24:12 > 0:24:15the cathedral was often their last image of home.
0:24:15 > 0:24:22Over 125,000 men from all over the world served as aircrew in Bomber Command.
0:24:22 > 0:24:28Sadly, more than 55,000 of these men died in the skies above Europe.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34It wasn't just bombing raids that were sent over from Lincolnshire in
0:24:34 > 0:24:38World War II. It was also humanitarian missions.
0:24:38 > 0:24:42Bomber Command delivered the first airborne humanitarian mission,
0:24:42 > 0:24:44Operation Manna.
0:24:46 > 0:24:49I've popped to the International Bomber Command Digital Archive in
0:24:49 > 0:24:54Lincoln, where I have been joined by archive assistant Peter Jones.
0:24:54 > 0:24:56Well, lovely to meet you, Peter.
0:24:56 > 0:25:01Now, tell us a little bit more about this vital mission that took place
0:25:01 > 0:25:03towards the very end of World War II.
0:25:03 > 0:25:09The winter of 1944/45 in Holland was severe.
0:25:09 > 0:25:11The crops were frozen in the ground.
0:25:11 > 0:25:18Between 18,000 and 22,000 Dutch citizens had starved to death.
0:25:18 > 0:25:22Western Holland was still under the iron fist of Nazi Germany.
0:25:22 > 0:25:263.5 million people were behind the blockade and up to
0:25:26 > 0:25:29a million people were on the point of starvation.
0:25:30 > 0:25:35Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands pleaded with the Allies for help.
0:25:36 > 0:25:40A meeting was arranged with the German commanders,
0:25:40 > 0:25:44and a delegation consisted of Prince Bernhard of Holland
0:25:44 > 0:25:49and Air Commodore Andrew Geddes, representing the Allies.
0:25:49 > 0:25:52- What was the outcome?- The outcome was Operation Manna.
0:25:53 > 0:25:57Operation Manna was the first ever humanitarian air drop.
0:25:57 > 0:26:01Commencing on the 29th April 1945,
0:26:01 > 0:26:05the UK and its allies flew over targets in Holland,
0:26:05 > 0:26:08dropping over 12,000 tons of food.
0:26:09 > 0:26:14Many of these sorties were recorded flying at a mere 500 feet from the ground.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18Now we've got a couple of items here from the mission itself.
0:26:18 > 0:26:20So, what are we looking at?
0:26:20 > 0:26:23This is the log book of an air gunner,
0:26:23 > 0:26:28and it shows here two Operation Manna flights to Rotterdam,
0:26:28 > 0:26:32and you can see quite clearly they are marked at the altitude of 500 feet.
0:26:34 > 0:26:37Yes. Sobering, very sobering.
0:26:37 > 0:26:38Now what about this item?
0:26:38 > 0:26:41It lifts up, does it? What have we got in here?
0:26:41 > 0:26:44Yes, this is a navigator's dead reckoning computer.
0:26:44 > 0:26:48This enables the navigator to plot changes in direction,
0:26:48 > 0:26:50wind speed and wind direction, etc.
0:26:50 > 0:26:53This is quite a complicated bit of kit,
0:26:53 > 0:26:58- and it would have taken the navigators quite some time to learn how to use this.- Yes.
0:26:58 > 0:27:01- Do you use it yourself from time to time?- No, I've no idea!
0:27:03 > 0:27:05So how and why did the mission end?
0:27:05 > 0:27:08The operation itself lasted for ten days.
0:27:08 > 0:27:135,500 missions were flown, and 12,000 tons of food were dropped.
0:27:13 > 0:27:17The Dutch resistance took over control of the area,
0:27:17 > 0:27:18and shortly afterwards,
0:27:18 > 0:27:238,500 tons of food was delivered by Canadian troops.
0:27:23 > 0:27:27A truly remarkable story, Peter. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
0:27:27 > 0:27:30Now people at home can actually get involved with
0:27:30 > 0:27:33the International Bomber Command Project, can't they?
0:27:33 > 0:27:38We are very interested in hearing the stories of anyone that was involved
0:27:38 > 0:27:43with the bombing war. We're also eager to preserve documents, photographs, digitally.
0:27:43 > 0:27:48So that this remarkable story can be preserved for generations to come.
0:27:48 > 0:27:50Best of luck with that.
0:27:50 > 0:27:53Well, for further details, visit our website, but now,
0:27:53 > 0:27:56we're about to fly off to the auction.
0:28:04 > 0:28:06Well, we've come up country.
0:28:06 > 0:28:08We've come up to the fair city of Lincoln
0:28:08 > 0:28:12and the brand-new premises of Golding, Young and Mawer,
0:28:12 > 0:28:15and I am joined today by none other than Kirsty Young,
0:28:15 > 0:28:17so thank you for having us.
0:28:17 > 0:28:19- Thank you for coming. - Well, we're delighted.
0:28:19 > 0:28:21Let's get on with the Red team, shall we?
0:28:21 > 0:28:27Their first item is an Elizabeth II silver sherry label.
0:28:27 > 0:28:29- What do you make of that? - Nice piece,
0:28:29 > 0:28:33we've given it an auction estimate of £25-40.
0:28:33 > 0:28:36It's a good label. The enamel work on it will help it stand above the
0:28:36 > 0:28:37other silver labels at the moment.
0:28:37 > 0:28:40Excellent. Well, they paid £10 for it, so they could be quids in there,
0:28:40 > 0:28:42- couldn't they?- Good job. Yes.
0:28:42 > 0:28:46The next item is a sort of treacle glazed pottery boot.
0:28:46 > 0:28:48What's the market like for that sort of thing?
0:28:48 > 0:28:52Market, again, we've given it an estimate of £25-40.
0:28:52 > 0:28:54As you said, multiple uses.
0:28:54 > 0:28:57They do use it as a flask, but obviously it is missing the stopper.
0:28:57 > 0:29:00OK. Cost £15, so again, a good buy.
0:29:00 > 0:29:05- A good buy, yes.- So the third item are the three rearing horses,
0:29:05 > 0:29:08which I see you have described as white metal.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11Yes, absolutely. Because of hallmarking regulations,
0:29:11 > 0:29:13they are just stamped 925.
0:29:13 > 0:29:15Unless they have a full UK hallmark,
0:29:15 > 0:29:18we aren't allowed to describe them as silver,
0:29:18 > 0:29:21but with white metal and the fact they're stamped 925,
0:29:21 > 0:29:23everybody will know what they are.
0:29:23 > 0:29:27- The estimate there? - We've given them 40-60.
0:29:27 > 0:29:29The equestrian market is a strong market,
0:29:29 > 0:29:31so I wouldn't be surprised if they did a little better than that.
0:29:31 > 0:29:34Well, they punched a little bit higher than that, at 70,
0:29:34 > 0:29:36but they're in with a good chance.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38They're in with a chance, absolutely.
0:29:38 > 0:29:41So, two highs, one low, not too bad.
0:29:41 > 0:29:46Either way, I think the bonus buy is going to be well worth considering so
0:29:46 > 0:29:48let's go and have a look at it.
0:29:48 > 0:29:51I've got to say that you two were not the last of the big spenders,
0:29:51 > 0:29:53- were you, come on?- No.
0:29:53 > 0:29:54A very tidy spend.
0:29:54 > 0:30:00- Yes, I think so.- You two left Charles a whacking big £205 worth of leftover lolly.
0:30:00 > 0:30:05So it'll be interesting to know what the man went out and bought.
0:30:05 > 0:30:06Eric, when there is love in the air,
0:30:06 > 0:30:11you almost want to see a couple almost replicated in an image.
0:30:11 > 0:30:12And here we are.
0:30:12 > 0:30:16What we have here, team, they are almost like a courting couple.
0:30:16 > 0:30:19They are carvings, maybe embellishments, off a piece of furniture,
0:30:19 > 0:30:23maybe a large, elaborate court cupboard or something of that type
0:30:23 > 0:30:26from the 17th or 18th centuries.
0:30:26 > 0:30:27I quite like them.
0:30:27 > 0:30:28Can I have a feel?
0:30:28 > 0:30:32- Of course you can.- I think they're really interesting actually.
0:30:32 > 0:30:35- And how much did you pay for this? - Well, what do you think?
0:30:35 > 0:30:36£45.
0:30:39 > 0:30:41I would pay about £35 for them.
0:30:41 > 0:30:43Well, that's life!
0:30:43 > 0:30:46They cost me £205.
0:30:46 > 0:30:50- Wow.- Because one's got to speculate to accumulate.
0:30:50 > 0:30:54Who knows? They might make 100, they could make 300.
0:30:55 > 0:30:57- Eric, any comments?- No,
0:30:57 > 0:31:01only as far as I think they're fabulous but I'm slightly biased.
0:31:01 > 0:31:04But I think it's worth remembering that you don't have to make that
0:31:04 > 0:31:06decision about your bonus buy until
0:31:06 > 0:31:08after the sale of your first three items.
0:31:08 > 0:31:14So let's find out what our auctioneer has to say about Charles's big spend.
0:31:16 > 0:31:18So, here's the bonus buy.
0:31:18 > 0:31:21Interesting. Nicely carved.
0:31:22 > 0:31:25Described as caryatids or maybe therms.
0:31:25 > 0:31:26So what are your thoughts, Kirsty?
0:31:26 > 0:31:30Nice pieces. They obviously used to be used as a pillar supports or
0:31:30 > 0:31:33something like that. We've given
0:31:33 > 0:31:35them an auction estimate of £80-120 so
0:31:35 > 0:31:37we'll see how it goes.
0:31:37 > 0:31:40Well, our Charles Hanson went out and spent £205.
0:31:40 > 0:31:42In fact, he spent the lot.
0:31:42 > 0:31:46So quite a big buy but they are early and you never know, do you?
0:31:46 > 0:31:49Absolutely, at auction you never know.
0:31:49 > 0:31:52OK. Well, that's the Reds. Let's move over to the Blues.
0:31:52 > 0:31:57So, item number one is the mid-20th century croquet set.
0:31:57 > 0:31:59Croquet, big in Lincolnshire?
0:31:59 > 0:32:02I think it's still popular everywhere, isn't it?
0:32:02 > 0:32:04We put an auction estimate on it of £40-60
0:32:04 > 0:32:07so it stands a good chance at that.
0:32:07 > 0:32:10Well, they paid 30 so yeah, they are in with a chance.
0:32:10 > 0:32:16The next item is the early 20th century TG Green Cornishware.
0:32:16 > 0:32:18They're still a very popular item.
0:32:18 > 0:32:21We see a lot of them through the sales so we've given it an auction
0:32:21 > 0:32:24estimate of £20-30 and with that there should be a good,
0:32:24 > 0:32:26strong buyer base for it.
0:32:26 > 0:32:30They actually went out and they spent £32 so we are in a comfort zone
0:32:30 > 0:32:35- there, aren't we?- Yes.- And then we've got the Poole Delphis dish.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37Still a very popular piece,
0:32:37 > 0:32:40Poole is obviously a well-known brand within the studio pottery.
0:32:40 > 0:32:44We've given it an auction estimate of £20-30 and there will be the
0:32:44 > 0:32:46collectors out there for it.
0:32:46 > 0:32:51OK, well, they went and spent £33 so again, we are close to the mark,
0:32:51 > 0:32:53- aren't we?- Absolutely, yeah.
0:32:53 > 0:32:57Having said that, I think it's fair to say that they probably are going to need their bonus buy
0:32:57 > 0:32:59so let's go and have a look at it.
0:33:00 > 0:33:05Well, Blues, you left Tim a sizeable £205 to go out and spend.
0:33:05 > 0:33:09You said you were going to buy toys, cheap and quality.
0:33:09 > 0:33:12- Yes.- The two don't really go together!
0:33:12 > 0:33:15- They can do. - Would you like to reveal all?
0:33:15 > 0:33:20I'd love to. Hopefully you'll feel the same.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- What do you think?- All right. - I've got faith in this and I'll tell you why.
0:33:24 > 0:33:27Toy collecting is really flourishing at the moment.
0:33:27 > 0:33:30Tin plate, which this is, have a feel of it, can break the mould,
0:33:30 > 0:33:32it will capture attention.
0:33:32 > 0:33:36It's 1940s, 1950s, Rock Valley, made in Japan.
0:33:36 > 0:33:39What's key with this for me is the condition.
0:33:39 > 0:33:42The battery pack as well, no corrosion so it would work.
0:33:42 > 0:33:45You could take this home, you could play with this tonight if you bought it.
0:33:45 > 0:33:47Brilliant. It's different, it's not what I expected.
0:33:47 > 0:33:52Well, look, if it had a box, that will sell for £100-150.
0:33:52 > 0:33:54What's it going to make without a box?
0:33:54 > 0:33:57I'd like to think it could do 40, maybe a little bit more.
0:33:57 > 0:33:58Fair wind, I don't know.
0:33:58 > 0:34:02- How much did you pay?- I paid 30.
0:34:02 > 0:34:06It kept the theme, on the day, we were spending about 28, 30.
0:34:06 > 0:34:09OK, boys, well it goes without saying that you don't have to make your
0:34:09 > 0:34:14decision now. Wait till your first three items have been sold and then
0:34:14 > 0:34:16decide if you're going to go for it.
0:34:16 > 0:34:20But meanwhile, let's find out if our auctioneer agrees that Tim's lion
0:34:20 > 0:34:22is going to be a roaring success.
0:34:24 > 0:34:25And here it is.
0:34:25 > 0:34:30There we go. I think it's fair to say that it comes without batteries.
0:34:30 > 0:34:33But you've seen it working.
0:34:33 > 0:34:34Yes, as lions do,
0:34:34 > 0:34:37they sort of go rampant at the back there with their arms up.
0:34:37 > 0:34:41We've put an auction estimate on it of £25-40 so with that we should have
0:34:41 > 0:34:45- a strong market.- Well, Tim paid £30 so it is a potential goer, isn't it?
0:34:45 > 0:34:48- Absolutely.- And you're taking the auction today?
0:34:48 > 0:34:51- I will be, yes.- Let's have a look.
0:34:51 > 0:34:53Safe pair of hands, we're good to go.
0:34:54 > 0:34:58Right, Kirsty, time to run the rostrum and get this sale underway.
0:34:59 > 0:35:01So, first time at an auction?
0:35:01 > 0:35:03- Yes.- Yes.
0:35:03 > 0:35:08Your first item coming up is your Elizabeth II silver sherry label.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10You paid £10 for it. Pay attention, here we go.
0:35:10 > 0:35:13We are starting with me at £20.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16- We've doubled up.- 20 on the book.
0:35:16 > 0:35:1920 with me, 22, 25, 28 now.
0:35:19 > 0:35:21At 25, 25 with me, 8 anywhere
0:35:21 > 0:35:248 anywhere in the room?
0:35:24 > 0:35:27Are we all sure? Settling at £25.
0:35:28 > 0:35:32That's a good start, you're already plus £15.
0:35:32 > 0:35:37Next item is the 19th-century treacle glazed boot.
0:35:37 > 0:35:39Remember, you paid £15 for this.
0:35:39 > 0:35:42- Here it comes.- Who will start the bidding for me at £40?
0:35:42 > 0:35:43£40, surely, nice piece.
0:35:43 > 0:35:46£40? 30 now?
0:35:46 > 0:35:47- 30?- Come on.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49Surely 30.
0:35:49 > 0:35:5220, then. 20 someone bid me for the boot warmer, £20.
0:35:52 > 0:35:5420 I have.
0:35:54 > 0:35:57And two anywhere now? 20 I have and two anywhere in the room.
0:35:57 > 0:36:0220 I have. 22. 22 in the room, 25 anywhere now?
0:36:02 > 0:36:0722 is bid, five anywhere else in the room?
0:36:07 > 0:36:12Are we all sure, then, we're selling in the room at 22?
0:36:12 > 0:36:18£7 profit, OK, that takes us to £22.
0:36:18 > 0:36:20That is your rolling total.
0:36:20 > 0:36:24The next is the three various white metal figures of rearing horses.
0:36:24 > 0:36:26So let's see how we get on, here they are.
0:36:26 > 0:36:29And we're going straight in with me at £50.
0:36:29 > 0:36:30And five anywhere now?
0:36:30 > 0:36:35- 50 I have, five anywhere now, 50 is bid, and five, bid 60.- Good!
0:36:35 > 0:36:3670 anywhere now.
0:36:38 > 0:36:3970 anywhere in the room?
0:36:39 > 0:36:4165 on the net.
0:36:41 > 0:36:4270 anywhere now?
0:36:42 > 0:36:44Are we all sure? 70 bid.
0:36:45 > 0:36:4770 in the room. Five, are you coming back?
0:36:47 > 0:36:49- 75.- We've done it!
0:36:49 > 0:36:5080 bid.
0:36:51 > 0:36:5280 bid at the back.
0:36:52 > 0:36:5485 anywhere now?
0:36:55 > 0:36:57Five, are you coming back on the net?
0:36:57 > 0:36:5980 in the room and five anywhere now?
0:36:59 > 0:37:01Are we all sure then, we're resting at 80.
0:37:02 > 0:37:05- Yes!- Well done, guys.
0:37:08 > 0:37:12Now, we come to the big decision about the bonus buy.
0:37:12 > 0:37:13We've decided not to go with it.
0:37:13 > 0:37:15NOT to go with it.
0:37:15 > 0:37:19- Not too sure about it.- Anyway, let's just see how the cookie crumbles.
0:37:19 > 0:37:22And who will start me at £80 for these, please?
0:37:22 > 0:37:24£80. 50, surely?
0:37:24 > 0:37:25£50. 50.
0:37:27 > 0:37:29- Hello.- 40?
0:37:29 > 0:37:31At 40 we have and two anywhere now?
0:37:31 > 0:37:3442, 45, 48, 50 bid.
0:37:34 > 0:37:36Five anywhere now? 50 I have seated.
0:37:36 > 0:37:39- I can't believe it.- Five anywhere?
0:37:39 > 0:37:43- 55.- Now online, I think online will sit on this, you watch.
0:37:43 > 0:37:45At 60 is bid and five anywhere now?
0:37:45 > 0:37:49- Are we all sure?- It's a funny old game, you never stop learning!
0:37:49 > 0:37:51Five just in time, you just caught my eye.
0:37:51 > 0:37:5465 on the net and 70 at the back.
0:37:54 > 0:37:5675 now surely.
0:37:56 > 0:37:58We are in the room at 70.
0:37:59 > 0:38:02Sorry, guys, I'm ever so sorry.
0:38:02 > 0:38:05I have to say, Reds, good decision.
0:38:05 > 0:38:07You've heard it all before but when it comes to the Blues,
0:38:07 > 0:38:09you keep schtum, OK?
0:38:09 > 0:38:10- OK, no smiling!- OK.
0:38:11 > 0:38:12- Off you go.- Thank you.
0:38:17 > 0:38:20Gentleman, are you regulars to auctions or what?
0:38:20 > 0:38:22No, we're not actually, this is my first time.
0:38:22 > 0:38:25- Your first.- And it's my first as well actually.- Really? OK.
0:38:25 > 0:38:30So coming up is your mid-20th century croquet set for which you paid £30.
0:38:30 > 0:38:34Is there enough in the way of profit, that's what we want to know.
0:38:34 > 0:38:36We're just about to find out. Here it is.
0:38:36 > 0:38:38Lots of pre-sale interest in this one
0:38:38 > 0:38:39and we've got multiple commissions
0:38:39 > 0:38:43going straight in with me at £50 with me, and five anywhere now?
0:38:43 > 0:38:45At 55, 60 anywhere now?
0:38:45 > 0:38:4755 in the room.
0:38:47 > 0:38:49And 60, bid five, 65.
0:38:49 > 0:38:52And 70 now? At 65 is bid, 70 anywhere now?
0:38:52 > 0:38:5365 I have in the room.
0:38:53 > 0:38:5570 anywhere now?
0:38:55 > 0:38:59Are we all sure then, are we? In the room at 65.
0:38:59 > 0:39:02£65.
0:39:02 > 0:39:06A nice start, a positive £35.
0:39:06 > 0:39:09So we've got your Cornishware coming up next.
0:39:09 > 0:39:10You paid £32 for it.
0:39:10 > 0:39:12And who will start me at £30 for this one, surely?
0:39:12 > 0:39:1530? 20?
0:39:15 > 0:39:17- Come on.- Ten? Ten to get us started.
0:39:17 > 0:39:19£10. Ten I have.
0:39:19 > 0:39:2012 anywhere now?
0:39:20 > 0:39:24At ten I have and 12, bid 15, 18, 20.
0:39:24 > 0:39:27Two? 22. 25?
0:39:27 > 0:39:29No. At 22 I have at the back of the room.
0:39:29 > 0:39:31Nervous.
0:39:31 > 0:39:36At 22 I have in the room, are we all sure then, selling at 22.
0:39:36 > 0:39:37What a shame.
0:39:37 > 0:39:44-10 takes us down to a rolling total of plus £25.
0:39:44 > 0:39:50Next up is your Poole pottery Delphis dish, late '60s, '70s,
0:39:50 > 0:39:52summer of love,
0:39:52 > 0:39:54never got as far as Burnley but hey-ho!
0:39:56 > 0:40:00You having paid £33 for it was a pretty good buy. Here it comes.
0:40:00 > 0:40:01And who will start me at £30 for this one?
0:40:01 > 0:40:04Poole, well-known name, £30?
0:40:04 > 0:40:0720? 20, surely.
0:40:07 > 0:40:08- Come on, we want more.- £20.
0:40:08 > 0:40:1020 we have and two anywhere now?
0:40:10 > 0:40:1420 we have and 22, 25 now surely?
0:40:14 > 0:40:16At 22 I have in the room and five anywhere now?
0:40:16 > 0:40:17At 22 is bid.
0:40:17 > 0:40:19Five anywhere now?
0:40:19 > 0:40:21Are we all sure then, are we selling at the back the room at 22?
0:40:23 > 0:40:28Oh, same price, it gives you -11.
0:40:29 > 0:40:33We are still in profit but we are in there at £14 in the positive.
0:40:33 > 0:40:37OK, do we go for it or do we not go for the bonus buy?
0:40:37 > 0:40:38I think we go for it.
0:40:38 > 0:40:40- We go for it.- Do you trust me? - Absolutely.
0:40:40 > 0:40:42OK, as you know, Tim paid £30 for it.
0:40:42 > 0:40:45I can tell you the auction house think 25-40. Here we go.
0:40:45 > 0:40:49A nice, interesting piece and who will start me at £40 for this one?
0:40:49 > 0:40:50£40?
0:40:50 > 0:40:5130, surely.
0:40:51 > 0:40:53£30 for the lion.
0:40:53 > 0:40:54£30. 20?
0:40:56 > 0:41:01£20. 20 we have, and two anywhere now?
0:41:01 > 0:41:03At 20 I have, two anywhere now?
0:41:03 > 0:41:07Are we all sure then, starting and finishing at the same place.
0:41:07 > 0:41:08All sure? Gavel's up.
0:41:09 > 0:41:11That really was a shame.
0:41:11 > 0:41:14- No, Tim, don't be sorry.- It should have got a bit more than that.
0:41:14 > 0:41:16It should have done, it should have.
0:41:16 > 0:41:19It still leaves you with a positive, we are down to plus four.
0:41:19 > 0:41:21It is a profit.
0:41:21 > 0:41:23We could still win on that.
0:41:23 > 0:41:26We could still win and that could buy me at least a drink!
0:41:26 > 0:41:27Not bad!
0:41:28 > 0:41:31- I'll share it with you!- I think you might be sharing a pint but anyway,
0:41:31 > 0:41:33not a word to the Reds.
0:41:33 > 0:41:35OK. We'll see you later.
0:41:40 > 0:41:43Well, the good news is, you've all made a profit.
0:41:43 > 0:41:44But there is a runner-up,
0:41:44 > 0:41:47I've got to tell you today that it is the Blue team.
0:41:48 > 0:41:54I'm sorry to tell you, boys, but you made yourselves a very handsome,
0:41:54 > 0:41:57wait for it, four pounds.
0:41:57 > 0:41:59Now in all fairness, Blues, you got off to a cracking start,
0:41:59 > 0:42:01didn't you, with your first item.
0:42:01 > 0:42:05You made yourself £35 and it was all going swimmingly well.
0:42:05 > 0:42:09But I'm afraid there wasn't enough petrol in the engine.
0:42:09 > 0:42:10But a gallant effort, Blues.
0:42:10 > 0:42:16But turning to the Reds, that little smiley face tells me so much!
0:42:16 > 0:42:20I mean, it was one profit after another profit after another.
0:42:20 > 0:42:22But you declined the bonus buy,
0:42:22 > 0:42:25which turned out to be the right decision.
0:42:25 > 0:42:30So you ended up making a profit, a grand profit of £32.
0:42:30 > 0:42:32So there's your winnings.
0:42:32 > 0:42:35- Thank you.- Well done all round and well done, Charlie.
0:42:35 > 0:42:37- Thank you, Eric.- Excellent.
0:42:37 > 0:42:41But more importantly, you've both won yourself golden gavels.
0:42:41 > 0:42:45- Wow!- So what do I say?
0:42:45 > 0:42:47Nice and easy does it, there we go.
0:42:47 > 0:42:49Do you want to do the honours, Charles?
0:42:49 > 0:42:52That's really kind. Exactly!
0:42:52 > 0:42:53If only.
0:42:53 > 0:42:57But as always, the question is, have you had fun?
0:42:57 > 0:43:00- Best time.- Yes.- You have indeed and so have we.
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