In a very first for Antiques Road Trip, Paul Laidlaw discovered a product in an antique shop that wound up costing a massive ₤ 20,000.
In an episode which aired in 2021, the auctioneer found an unusual old electronic camera for simply ₤ 60, and was surprised when it cost such a high rate at a Bury St. Edmunds auction in Suffolk, together with fellow specialist Kate Bliss.
While Paul was on the hunt for distinct products in Margate, Kent, the store owner described: “Three floorings, the upstairs is generally furnishings however there’s things all over. And on this flooring, there are 4 spaces through and in the middle, there’s a staircase which decreases to a space loaded with chairs and another space complete listed below!”
Dealing with the challenging job, Paul humorously responded: “Don’t send out the calvary – alright?”
(Image: BBC)
Exploring the shop’s treasures, Paul later on went back to the owner and used: “In your cabinet there, optical instrument … ₤ 75 on that. I bid you ₤ 50.”
“Give me ₤ 60 and I’ll shake your hand however I’m refraining from doing any much better than that, I’m scared,” the owner reacted.
With the offer sealed at ₤ 60, the owner stated: “Good male, offer done.”
As Paul displayed his purchase, he described to the electronic camera: “What do you get for your cash when you open it up? That appears like a peepside … and it is!
“I believe this is a really early video camera. If I’m ideal, that might be rather amazing. The photographic market is quite in the climb, it’s a hot market, I believe that’s a good idea.”
(Image: BBC)
When Paul and his brand-new purchase showed up in the market town of Bury St. Edmunds, auctioneer Edward Crichton was captivated.
He said: “The sub-miniature electronic camera – I have actually never ever seen one, in truth, we have actually performed some research study and can not discover any other example which has actually cost auction. We were really delighted to see this and it has specific possible to make a substantial revenue.”
As the bidding began, Edward revealed: “We should open – we’ve got 5 phones on this – we need to open the bidding at ₤ 1,000. 11, 12, 13, 14.”
Somebody on the phone with a bidder stated: “Two,” and Edward validated: “₤ 2,000.”
“They’re not playing around,