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‘Bares für Rares’ XXL Draws 3.56 Million as €10,000 Pokémon Sale Headlines Eventful Week

The primetime special leaned into trend collectibles to attract younger viewers, underscoring the show’s mix of surprise windfalls with sharp valuation gaps.

Overview

  • ZDF’s XXL edition reached 3.56 million viewers overall with 510,000 aged 14–49, delivering a 16.0% market share according to DWDL.
  • Sealed Pokémon promo boxes sold on air for €10,000 after an expert estimate of €9,500 to €11,500.
  • A Max Nonnenbruch painting that a seller nearly discarded brought €10,000 in the dealer room.
  • A seller in historical costume seeking €30,000 for medals was appraised at €2,800, drew a top bid of €1,000, and left without a sale.
  • Other outcomes highlighted price gaps, including a 1740 whip‑stock valued at up to €1,800 selling for €1,000 and a bellows camera estimated at €300–€400 fetching €420, plus a silvered amputation saw selling for €70 after visible disgust in the dealer room.