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You got a 50% chance today and a 60% tomorrow, at least one of those should come good. How much you get is a different thing ofc.Originally Posted by Marco
Lol, do you watch that? Me too, along with various other antiques shows
19°C and overcast. Still no rain, or any likelihood of such, anytime soon.
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I occasionally watch Bargain Hunt, and sometimes the programme where people have their antiques valued for auction. But not the Antiques Road Show, as I can't stand Fiona Bruce.
Another 'must watch' programme for me is The Repair Shop. I really admire the skill of the experts they use.
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Yeah, with daytime BBC, it's pretty much constant. I sort of dip in and out of it, mostly when Anita's in. If she goes out the sound gets turned down and records/CDs go onLol, do you watch that? Me too, along with various other antiques shows
19°C and overcast. Still no rain, or any likelihood of such, anytime soon.
Marco.
Anyway, have to go now, Bargain Hunt's just started. Or Boggin' Hunt as I prefer to call it.
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Did some heavy rain and strong winds, but it's settled down again now. And not at all cold.
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All shows I avoid like the plague although have watched some Bargain Hunt while visiting my mother since she likes it. Whole premise is flawed - they go to antique dealers to buy stuff at top dollar then try to make a profit in some poxy auction that looks like it's held in someone's garage with about ten pensioners in attendance.
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A setting that would be familiar to anyone who has ever attended a bake offBut yeah, you've summarised the show pretty well there. Don't kid yourself it's your mum that's the fan - she probably only puts it on when you visit
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Yeah, you've summed it up nicely!
I also like finding out how much stuff is worth, as we have quite a few antiques and collectables in our house.
Barry, Happy would be in her element rooting around our garage!
Marco.
P.S what's wrong with Fiona Bruce?
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Not all auction houses look like Sotherby's or Christie's. It doesn't matter what they look like, their sole purpose is to get the highest bid for their customers.
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I would say their sole purpose is to get as much money for themselves as possible. If you sell something through an auction, "auction fees" are deducted from the final price. If you buy something at auction, "auction fees" are added to what you pay. So they're making a profit at both ends. Bunch of bandits
When I told my mate and his missus this (both keen auction goers) they defended the auctioneers, saying you never see them driving Bentleys or similar, because there ain't that much money in the business. But I reckon that if you wanted to hide your wealth the last thing you would be doing is making your wealth conspicuous.
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Everyone knows auction houses charge fees for both selling and buying. If you don't like the idea, sell or buy on eBay. You will still have to pay charges if selling, and risk buying a 'pig in a poke' if buying because you cannot examine the item closely, and if dissatisfied with the purchase be prepared to spend ages arguing with the seller.
Barry
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