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ZDF Sets Prime-Time 'Bares für Rares' XXL Special for Oct. 22

The extended edition spotlights cross-generational collectibles with the show's full expert and dealer lineup.

Overview

  • The XXL episode airs Wednesday at 20:15 and will stream in the ZDFmediathek through April 22, 2026.
  • The special was recorded at Gut Nettehammer under directors Sheila Bär-Mertens and Philipp Ressel.
  • Modern finds such as Pokémon cards and computer watches share the stage with centuries-old curiosities.
  • YouTube and podcast duo Niklas von Lipzig and David Martin, known as Die Dudes, appear with a 1970s gumball machine.
  • Pre-broadcast reports describe notable appraisals and swift dealer purchases during taping, reflecting the show's fast-paced trading dynamic.