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Bares Für Rares Tops Ratings as Dealer Lineup Evolves

Viewership climbed to 1.84 million, marking the highest audience in over a year.

Eine beliebte Händlerin verabschiedet sich von "Bares für Rares"
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Esther Ollick war lange bei "Bares für Rares". Nun geht es für sie auf in neue Gewässer.

Overview

  • The July 3 broadcast drew 1.84 million viewers, a 26.6 percent share; it was the show’s strongest performance since July 2024.
  • Esther Ollick announced her departure after eight years, with newcomer Ferdinand joining the dealer room as Sarah Schreiber made her return.
  • Recent auctions saw sellers achieve hefty premiums, including a triptych altar sold for €1,050, an Art-Deco ring for €850, a Longwy vase for €100; a gold nugget brooch fetched €1,250.
  • Dealers frequently outbid experts, transforming modest estimates into unexpected windfalls for sellers.
  • Expert vetting continues to underpin the format, featuring authenticity checks that uncover forgeries, strict pricing rules enforced by host Horst Lichter.