Bargain Hunt certainly provided bang for the buck this past week, as a tenacious team chanced upon a "hidden gem" to the astonishment of antiques expert Raj Bisram. Nathalie and Karl from the red team managed to turn a handsome profit on a particularly chic find, given the challenge to hunt down a valuable fashion accessory. On the flip side, blue team members Adam and Jemma had their sights set on an item with Chinese allure.
Both duos were swift, securing two purchases within the first 20 minutes, leaving them ample time for a final buy. Raj, aged 68, expressed his delight at their promptness, remarking: "This is probably one of the easiest teams I've ever had. Twenty mins down, two items.
It's a walk in the park what else can I say." Get breaking news through BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join. Seizing a Swedish vase for the modest sum of £15 was just the start for Nathalie and Karl, who then bagged a 1970s vintage Omega gentleman's watch at £130 – anticipating its substantial resale value.
A Clarice Cliff mustard pot, though missing its lid, also joined their collection for £20. In contrast, Adam and Jemma invested £80 in a military periscope. But it was the stylish Omega watch that stole the show; Tim himself declared it the "height of fashion", and rightly so as Nathalie and Karl saw a return of £260 on their £130 investment, doubling up gracefully, reports the Mirror, reports the Express .
Eric was chuffed to bits, exclaiming: "You doubled your mo.