Overview
- The daily 15:05 slot on ZDF was pre-empted on August 1 to broadcast live events from Die Finals – Dresden 2025.
- Bares für Rares is set to resume its weekday broadcasts on Monday, August 4, at its regular time with expert valuations followed by dealer bidding.
- Recent episodes have produced standout moments, including a private seller’s white-gold ring fetching €800 and others facing steep cuts after authenticity tests revealed fakes or lower material value.
- Host Horst Lichter continues to intervene in the dealer room—supporting sellers of all ages, including minors accompanied by adults—to steer negotiations and boost emotional engagement.
- The show draws an audience of around 1.8–2 million daily, films at the Pulheim Walzwerk, and relies on experts like Heide Rezepa-Zabel and Wendela Horz to verify provenance and detect forgeries.