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Bares für Rares Dealers Outpace Expert Valuations in Mid-July Shows

Seasoned dealers on the ZDF antiques show battled newcomers over items such as a rare Atari console, pushing final bids well above expert estimates.

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Overview

  • Sven Deutschmanek valued a Schuco Radio 4012 model car at €300–350 and an Atari 2600 bundle at €200–250; the car sold at €300 while vintage gamers paid €500 for the console.
  • Wendela Horz identified a 21-karat gold arm cuff worth €2,800, sparking a bidding war that ended at €2,950.
  • A motorized child-size Mercedes SL 500 replica estimated at €3,500–4,500 sold for €2,500 to dealer Wolfgang Pauritsch.
  • A rare Cartier Santos Carree watch appraised at €5,000–6,500 failed to meet its €5,000 top bid and remained unsold.
  • Dealer Julian Schmitz-Avila breached the rules by retracting a €60 offer on 170 historic printing letters and instead invited the seller to dinner.