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‘Bares für Rares’ Serves Up Tears, Doubts and Deal Twists in Latest Episodes

Mid‑August segments show how sentiment, condition and resale calculus often pull final prices far from expert estimates.

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Diese besonderen Fundstücke warten in der Folge vom 18. August 2025 bei „Bares für Rares“.
Bares für Rares 19. August 2025

Overview

  • Seller Jean‑Claude parted with jewelry tied to his late wife for 611 euros, a story that moved host Horst Lichter to tears.
  • An Émile Gallé‑zugeschriebene Vase drew authenticity and condition concerns, with Lisa Nüdling declining to bid and Steve Mandel buying for 400 euros.
  • A family bronze valued at 2,800–3,400 euros attracted bids only up to 600 (later 1,000) and ultimately stayed in the family.
  • A 19th‑century ‘digital’ Taschenuhr estimated at 600–800 euros sold to dealer Benjamin Leo for 650 euros after brisk bidding.
  • Walter Lehnertz repeatedly outbid himself on a 1970s ‘Young Master’ Kinder‑Tretauto, pushing his own offer to 220 euros in what viewers called a sympathy bid.