"Bares für Trifles" "Absolutely not!" : Dealer dismisses seller's outrageous price demand
- by Carsten the Sassmaster
- 2 Mins
Considered a lackluster idea, perhaps. - "Finds the idea utterly foolish"
"That's for kids, or for showcasing", says Horst Lichter upon spotting the gleaming trinkets on the expert table of "Bares für Trifles". "Or a beginner's piece, that's what you'd say. This would have been an early investment", he quips, earning a nod from the expert.
Anja Huter brought the jewelry. The fifty-eight-year-old economist from Geisenheim received it from her mother and now wants to sell it. She's got her eyes on a bottle of bubbly to raise a glass to her late mother, who has her birthday coming up.
"Bares für Trifles": Expert sees dollar signs
Heide Rezepa-Zabel refers to the "toddler-sized demi-parure" that harkens back to the Victorian era. The set consists of a bracelet, brooch, and earrings. The expert dates the jewelry to the last quarter of the 19th century, and it was likely created for a Christening. It was more symbolic than actually intended for everyday wear, Lichter notes sardonically.
Rezepa-Zabel is tickled pink: She's never laid eyes on a half set for toddlers yet. Because in Germany, one either thought functionally or superstitiously. Huter asks for a whopping 400 euros for her jewelry. It's a steep ask, even for vintage bling – the gold value is only 190 euros. The expert calculates a price of 400 to 500 euros, which seems achievable.
In the dealer room, the seller cuts straight to Lisa Nüdling, who bites like a shark smelling blood. "How cute", the dealer gushes with glee. Julian Schmitz-Avila initiates the bidding at 200 euros, and Nüdling and Fabian Kahl join in.
At 350 euros, it seems they've got a deal: Lisa Nüdling throws her hat into the ring for that amount. But the seller pauses, hesitating. "My mom has a birthday tomorrow", she starts, "if you add a little more...". Nüdling politely declines: "I think that's absolutely absurd, to be honest", she replies, causing a ripple of laughter among the crowd.
An awkward situation that everyone tries to brush off. Then Fabian Kahl swoops in to save the day: He offers 400 euros. Everyone smiles, and Anja Huter drives home with a satisfied grin on her face.
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- Lisa Nüdling
- Horst Lichter
- Fabian Kahl
Fun Fact:
Did you know? The price and value of a Victorian demi-parure jewelry set can vary greatly depending on factors such as craftsmanship, materials, historical significance, condition, and market demand. If Anja Huter had consulted with a certified appraiser before setting her price, she might have been more realistic in her expectations.
- Anja Huter, despite the expert's skepticism, insists on a high price for her jewelry, stating, "I'm not going to be able to make it" if she doesn't get her desired amount, expressing her need for more money because her mother's birthday is coming up.
- Horst Lichter, in his judgment, categorizes the jewelry as 'toddler-sized,' suggesting it was not originally meant for everyday wear, and compares it to jewelry one would find at Huter.
- Lisa Nüdling, after hearing the exorbitant price demand, expresses her disapproval, agreeing that Huter's ask is "absolutely absurd."
