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Dealer Bids Defy Expert Estimates on Bares für Rares as Esther Ollick Departs

Recent episodes have swung from surprise windfalls for sellers to deep disappointments.

Overview

  • The show’s hallmark mismatch between specialist appraisals and dealer offers reemerged, producing both unexpected gains and steep losses for participants.
  • A Dior contest necklace estimated at €250–€330 soared to €760 despite damaged clips, underscoring dealers’ appetite for rare fashion pieces.
  • Conversely, a student’s family diamond set appraised at up to €9,000 attracted no bids and remained unsold.
  • Other highlights included a Thai 750-gold jewelry set selling for €3,900 against a €5,000–€6,000 estimate and a 1938 Presto motorcycle closing at €1,650 of a projected €3,000 value.
  • Esther Ollick confirmed her departure from the dealer panel after her last recording in 2024, ending her eight-year run on the series.