Buying & Selling Antiques in auction with David Harper (Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip, Flog It)

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

What do you think when you see old pictures frames in auction, still with their original family pictures in them...should they be removed beforehand, or does that make them more interesting?

[@teepeewabbit]

There are a few sites on Facebook that are dedicated to trying to find the families of old photos they find…and return them to the families…because I enjoy genealogy, I would be inclined to do this (remove the photos therefore!)

[@pawelbachorski3891]

I find it rather sad that there was nobody who wanted to keep them. I found some family photo albums in a roadside bin recently - only dating back to the 1950s, but even so. Had to save them.

[@raadzdzaya5165]

Hello how are you doing? Can I talk to you on the private?

[@Furzepark-c8j]

KZbin kindly suggested your video. And this time they had a good suggestion. Subscribed.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Thank you so much for letting me know Ian. Very much appreciated and looking forward to your comments. Cheers, David

[@BrianFrenchinternet-marketing]

The Chinese export bowl is Qianlong late 18th Century.

[@AntiquesChaser]

This should be a TV show, David

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Thank you…I have suggested it to the BBC, but it’s not for them!

[@pawelbachorski3891]

Very interesting David, I’d like to see more of these auction bids.

[@dougmcartin3881]

Yes indeed there is a big difference between buying at auction as a collector or simply because you love it and buying as a dealer to sell on at a profit. It does take discipline to make sure that you don't become your own best customer. Stay well. ATB Doug.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Absolutely right Doug...easy to lose money!

[@imjustadog5993]

Another great programme loads of good advice,thank you

[@theresiasanford3683]

Love and miss you guys.......Keep safe.

[@anthonycutting5776]

So refreshing to see David 👏 , I was on the money of all 3 I think the silver picture frame for me would of been the safest bet, to sell on but not with a huge profit in money

[@curatedstyle8645]

What a delightful respite from the chaos and negativity. Keep the fantastic content coming Mr.Harper!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Thanks for that D

[@stewartatkinson4179]

An absolutely wonderful bowl!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

I know, it would have been nice to own it for a while !

[@teepeewabbit]

Sorry you didn’t win the frames, (lovely items!) but I admire your resolve to plan ahead and not get carried away by setting limits. Kudos! I roared with laughter at your antics with the broken bowl stand…I think because I have been there done that, lol…but you are more of a clown than I am. And wow the bowl went so high! At least now you don’t have to get out the glue. The photo frame…Love Art Nouveau, the back-to-nature simply stylised florals. I especially love the oak aspect…. Again, impressed by your self control! Reminds me of fishing, wouldn’t be fun if you always catch the fish-Thanks again David-from Oz!

[@OriginalNethead]

Just found this one. The nice pieces that attract end users and smalls that are easy to ship are all going for more than they should. It was worse when this was shot, if possible - all those locked up folks with nothing better to do than bid. I thought the frame lot would go for about 120 and the bowl for closer to 400 than 300. The silver frame I figured close to 100USD, which is pretty well where it landed. American prices can be quite a bit different, but silver is silver.

[@hornomat6099]

Thanks!

[@sallyhinkley1177]

I said £85 for the brass frames ... the bowl was gorgeous - shame - I said £250 for it ... the silver frame guestimated £110 - really good advice on to bid or not to bid thank you

[@janeday9148]

"You are naughty but I like you " to coin phrase

[@helenheeney2284]

You are brilliant David love your show not your day today but as you say you have to be careful not to over spend

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

I know Helen, you can lose money in an auction as fast as in a casino!!

[@oliverchung5815]

hey Dave, is that a bulova accutron astronaut GMT youre sporting? great videos as always!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Yes, I’m a big fan of them

[@oliverchung5815]

@@DavidHarperAntiques rare to see them in the silver config too. Slightly kicking myself for flipping the black dial brother. Looks great on your wrist. You ought to do a video on your collection!

[@davidrennie2243]

Good afternoon David from Fraserburgh, Scotland

[@puffkat68]

Good episode, I must admit to going past my limit and then losing any profit more than a few times.

[@Thumtwiddler]

Hi David, this is invaluable advice. I tried dealing but wasn't buying low and was just buying things I liked, hence it wasn't a great success, but I'd like to give it another go but this time I'm going to be brutal and go with my head not my heart!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Go for it Paul. Lots of luck, David

[@1212look]

The bowl was very nice. Not so much into silver as it needs looking after a lot, just my opinion.

[@geoffhowlett]

I was nowhere near guessing the prices of the collection of the first two items. But, guessed at £90 for the Art Nouveaux Frame. Close, but no cigar.

[@margaretscott7472]

I guessed £90 for the photo frames, £350 for the bowl and spot on for the Art Nouveau silver frame £80.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

pretty good going really. D

[@abigailpine7607]

I thought 150 on the picture frames, 280 on the bowl and anything goes on the other one - the skies the limit, really!!

[@seana2646]

I feel for you David. The digital market place is a cruel environment. In this world of online sales when bidding at auction you need to ask yourself these questions. Is it correctly listed, on its own or in a small group? Will fit into a small or medium, sized Royal mail box? If the answer is yes then it will sell for retail leaving little to no margin for dealers. On the flip side show me a shelf full of anything listed in generic terms. Things that can't be easily tracked by checking ebay solds on your phone & huge returns are still very possible.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

You’re right Sean, it’s more complicated than most people think!

[@beverleytaylor5859]

Hello 👋 this week's guesses....... 1) £110, there were some beautiful pictures in those frames. 2) £325 "Mr Harper, please stop eating the pottery" haha 😂. 3) £65, I initially put £75 but changed my mind! Another great show. Have a great week and see you next weekend xxx

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Thanks Beverley D

[@codylander1355]

It seems like you are biding against people who are buying for themselves, not for resale Also seems difficult to bid over internet. In person auctions are still my favorite. Saw you on Road Trip, waiting for more.

[@maggiemitchell4359]

£65 for the frames,£420 for the bowl and £110 for the silver frame shame you didn't have the winning bids

[@davidrennie2243]

Guess £90 for the set of frames, guess £350 for the bowl and £100 for the silver frame, thanks David

[@kathrynking6394]

Thanks for the laugh while you "broke" the piece of wood...hopefully you're not blamed!!!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

No one saw me !

[@DavidJones-ko8gp]

I assume you've had your fingers burnt a few times David?

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

it’s actually the best way to learn!

[@Divingmary]

I always hate it when I see framed pictures or photo albums for sale. What a loss it is to future generations to sell away the family's history like that!

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

you see it all the time. D

[@neilhardy8211]

360

[@oltedders]

This guy is clueless about Chinese porcelain. No one bangs their teeth on the edge of a porcelain bowl. There is an obvious repaired rim chip visible to the naked eye. It was definitely made for the export market, it looks nothing like domestic wares of the period. It is NOT mid 19th century. 1790 to 1810 period. £380 was a bargain. Edit: I would expect to see this on eBay at DOUBLE the price on the low end.

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

What you can’t see with the naked eye, you can feel with your teeth! An old antiques dealers method. Tried, tested and proven to work over many centuries. Mid 19th century or late 18th century, no one can say for sure and it makes very little difference to the value. I’ve seen 100’s of them

[@69op2gg1005ify0m]

no waist-down cam view /unsubscribe 🍆🤣

[@davidwilley3609]

Of course he didn’t get anything because he’s greedy he wants to make 80% profit on everything God for bid you double your money or make 30% which is what you really should make in the business how cheap

[@DavidHarperAntiques]

Not greedy David, just trying not to lose money! By the time you add on the auction commissions, transportation etc, it’s easy to end up with an item worth less than it owes you...so, you’ve got to be tough in your buying. I’ve learnt this the hard and costly way!