Maggi Endowment Exceeding Anticipated Levels
In an extraordinary turn of events, a vintage Maggi enamel sign, estimated to be over a century old, has set a new record for a supposed thrift store item on the popular German TV show, "Bares für Rares."
The sign, initially found in a grandfather's basement by two sisters, Tina and Jennifer, was brought to Horst Lichter, a thrift store pro, and the dealers at "Bares für Rares." Dealer David Suppes, sensing the nostalgia deal, was eager to purchase the sign and secured it for 1,400 euros.
The age of the sign, approximately 110 to 120 years old, left Horst Lichter amazed. Sven Deutschmanek, an expert, inspected the sign and deemed it in good condition, giving it a rating of "two minus." Deutschmanek estimated the value of the Maggi enamel sign to be between 1,000 to 1,200 euros.
Daniel Meyer, commenting on the sale, quipped, "Looks like the spice cube got the better of you." The Maggi enamel sign, however, sold in less than ten seconds in the sales room, setting a new record for a supposed thrift store item.
Typically, vintage enamel signs like the Maggi sign on "Bares für Rares" sell for a price range between 100 to 500 euros, depending on factors like condition, rarity, and collector demand. For precise recent prices, one would ideally consult actual auction results from "Bares für Rares" episodes or specialist collector markets in Germany focused on vintage advertising signs.
If you're interested in knowing the selling price of this specific Maggi enamel sign or other similar items from "Bares für Rares," you can tune in to ZDF every weekday at 3:05 PM to catch new episodes of the show.
Social-media users might discuss the record-breaking sale of the Maggi enamel sign, with entertainment presented by the popular German TV show "Bares für Rares." The sign, initially worth around 100 to 500 euros, shockingly sold for 1,400 euros, indicating a significant rise in value over time.
