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Bares für Rares Special Reignites Buzz as Waldi Self-Overbids and ZDF Renews 'Waldis Welt'

The highlights episode refocuses attention on expert estimates versus dealer demand, with ZDF scheduling a November 9, six‑episode return of his documentary for year‑long streaming.

Overview

  • Walter “Waldi” Lehnertz repeatedly outbid himself to €250 for a children’s pedal car, calling it a “sympathy bid,” an on‑air first noted by multiple outlets.
  • ZDF confirmed a second season of Waldi’s documentary, announcing six episodes from Sunday, November 9 at 14:00 and availability in the ZDF‑Mediathek for one year.
  • Dealer Julian Schmitz‑Avila secured a rare Mädler leather set for €1,500 after brisk bidding and later said he could have sold it many times over.
  • Recent segments underscored valuation gaps: a Vienna silver service appraised at €3,500 sold for €2,910, while a Louis Armstrong portfolio estimated at €700–1,000 fetched €1,600.
  • Daniel Meyer’s revisit featured his €2,000 purchase of an 18th‑century oak cabinet that he restored and resold at a significantly higher price.