Overview
- A century‑old overseas suitcase with a musty, slightly mouldy odor sold for €700 to Susanne Steiger, topping a €350–500 valuation despite its condition.
- A flea‑market silverschatulle once bought for 36 DM changed hands for €3,500 after dealer bidding, beating the sellers’ hopes though below the €4,000–4,300 expert estimate.
- Two walkouts underscored the downside: a sapphire‑and‑diamond ring revalued to €3,000–3,500 was withdrawn, and a mid‑century diamond ring valued at €5,550–6,000 drew only about €3,300 despite Horst Lichter’s intervention.
- Dealer risk was on display as Fabian Kahl paid €1,350 for Alfredo Barbini Murano lamps against a €600–800 estimate and acknowledged he has yet to recoup the outlay.
- ZDF’s recent Bares für Rares XXL special drew 3.56 million viewers, a strong showing that still trailed ARD’s primetime leader.