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Antique Sales on 'Bares für Rares' Highlight Dramatic Value Swings

Recent episodes of the popular ZDF show showcased surprising profits and significant disappointments, with a 300-year-old globe unsold and a flea-market vase fetching 800 euros.

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Overview

  • A 300-year-old globe, initially valued at €20,000, failed to sell after its value dropped to €6,000 due to missing original parts.
  • A diamond brooch from 1931, valued at €1,300, sold for €2,100 after intense bidding among dealers.
  • A flea-market vase purchased for 5 D-Mark over 30 years ago sold for €800, achieving a 320-fold return on investment.
  • A Victorian travel bar, estimated at €400-€500, fetched €1,200 in a heated dealer auction.
  • A Napoleon-signed document bought for €6,200 is undergoing restoration, with its seller aiming for a resale price of €8,000 or more.