Bares for Rares - Racetrack Rivals: Traders quarrel over toys
Bjoern and Bela Krumminga from Luedinghausen had an old toy race track made of tin in their luggage when they visited the Pulheimer Works. Bela found this rarity on a dump, now he wants to sell it at "Bares für Rares".
Detlev Kuemmel demonstrates how the Toys work first. He pulls the rod of the tin car and lets it run a lap on the track. Horst Lichter is thrilled: "Cool", exclaims the moderator happily.
"Bares für Rares": The dealer's room is even better
The expert identifies the manufacturer as Technofix from Nuernberg, who exported a lot of toys to the USA in the past. That's why the name of the track is "Toboggan", which means "wooden sled" in a native American language.
Bela asks for 80 Euro for the toy. The expert even adds: He thinks it's worth 100 Euro. The Krummingas are satisfied - but it's not over yet.
Jos van Katwijk almost destroys the Race Track in the process of identifying the manufacturer. Daniel Meyer can't bear to watch and rushes to his colleague's aid. "You're a clumsy mechanic", Walter "Waldi" Lehnertz exclaims in shock.
When the dealers enter the room, Waldi quips: "The condition was good when it came in, now it's not so good." But then he makes amends and starts the auction with his obligatory 80 Euro. The seller's desired price is met.
The dealers discover that the seller is a young boy and they get into a light bidding war. Lehnertz, Meyer and van Katwijk drive the bids up. In the end, Waldi gets the bid for 180 Euro.
For the young seller, it gets even better: Waldi voluntarily adds 20 Euro and pays 200 Euro. "A little expensive, but it's worth it to me."
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The young seller, hailing from Lüdinghausen, received praise from Detlev Kümmel for his unique toy race track. This rarity, now valued at 100 Euro by expert Jos van Katwijk, was originally made by Technofix in Nuremberg and had a 'Toboggan' name, translating to 'wooden sled' in a Native American language. Daniel Meyer and Walter 'Waldi' Lehnertz participated in a bidding war with van Katwijk, driving the price up to 180 Euro. However, Waldi showed generosity and voluntarily added 20 Euro, ultimately paying 200 Euro for the vintage toy race track, which originated from the United States of America.
