The Bidding Room

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Sellers come face to face with five dealers who battle it out to make the highest bid.

Nigel Havers presides as sellers come face to face with five dealers who battle it out to make the highest bid.

Nigel Havers presides as members of the public with interesting items to sell come face to face with five dealers who bid against each other to try to bag themselves a bargain.

Before facing the dealers, each seller has their item valued by auctioneer Simon Bower. Simon also gives them top tips on the history and key characteristics of their piece, so that when they enter the bidding room, they have all the information they need to try to haggle the best possible price from the dealers.

All the dealers are spending their own money but have no idea what the sellers have brought in.

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The Bidding Room: Series 2: Episode 7

Episode 7

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Dealers bid on items brought in by the public, including a room divider and a carved door.

Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers bid against each other for items brought in by the public, including two Victorian love hearts, a carved door and a French salon sign.

Nigel Havers welcomes five more sellers to the Bidding Room, where they try to sell items to five professional dealers who are on the lookout for interesting pieces, with help from expert Simon Bower. 

Opening proceedings today is Gay, with an old set of weighing scales that she is convinced will tip the bidding in her favour. But when the dealers come to weigh up their options, will it be good news or bad for Gay? Next to face the dealers is Alan, with a mid-century room divider that he is sure will get the dealers' attention. With a wedding to pay for, can he sell it for the high price he is after? Blair and Matthew are selling a pair of Victorian love hearts they bought at auction. Can they convince the dealers to fall in love with them too? Tina wants to sell a very ornate, hand-carved door. It’s useful and decorative, but will it open up a bidding war? Last but not least is Tim, with a French salon sign that he hopes will light up the dealers' faces. It’s French, so he is determined to target Francophile Adi. But will he – or any of the other dealers – pay the money Tim is after?

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Nigel Havers hosts as five dealers battle each other to buy items brought in by the public

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