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Petra Voigt and Johannes Mehl brought something unique to "Bares für Rares": an unused 1960s sock vending machine. The duo from Hilchenbach near Siegen inherited it from their textile business-owning parents, who had passed down the family business for three generations.
Detlev Kümmel is impressed by the item and refers to it as a "full package": the machine, the keys, the installation and operation manuals, and an informational sheet - everything is included. Kümmel demonstrates how the machine functions and concludes, "It was a visual treat." Kümmel identifies the manufacturer as Helios-Automaten from Baden-Baden. Johannes Mehl explains the pristine condition of the machine as being due to its never being used and spending decades in the basement.
"Bares für Rares": The dealers go wild
Petra and Johannes aim to sell their antique artifact for 750 euros, which Detlev Kümmel agrees with, valuing it between 600 and 800 euros. But the excitement doesn't stop there. As soon as the sock machine is revealed in the dealer's room, the buzz is palpable. "Finally!", exclaims Markus Wildhagen, "I've been waiting for this for years." A crowd quickly gathers around the device, and everyone plays with it.
"You're making all of us men happy," says Wildhagen to Petra and Johannes as they enter the dealer's room. Susanne Steiger corrects him, saying, "You're making me happy too," and Esther Ollick also shows interest.
Jan Čížek starts the auction at 100 euros. But the price skyrockets just as quickly. All five dealers compete in the bidding, blowing past the estimated value. Even hitting the four-digit mark: the sock machine is sold for 1600 euros, with Markus Wildhagen purchasing it for that amount.
"Insane", Petra and Johannes remark afterwards, beaming with joy over the payday. "That really turns your mood around."
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Petra and Johannes were initially hoping to sell their vintage sock vending machine for 750 euros, but it quickly surpassed expectations during the auction when it was sold for an astonishing 1600 euros. This massive profit led to their declaration, "Cash for Rare items like this truly changes your mood!"
As the auction for their 'Cash for Rare' sock machine was about to begin, Markus Wildhagen excitedly exclaimed, "I've been waiting for this for years!"
