Good intentions, bad result: A saleswoman at Bares for Rares actually just wanted to look after her antique treasure, but she makes a fatal mistake. Why she wastes thousands of euros in just a few simple stepscan be read here.
Louis Vuitton at Bares for Rares: This suitcase would actually be extremely valuable
When Veronika and Ralf Ziegler show up at Bares for Rares on September 4th, 2023, they had no idea that they would be the biggest unlucky people in the show’s history would be remembered. At the beginning everything looked so good for both of them.
The couple has an antique suitcase in tow, which even comes from a well-known manufacturer: the French luxury label Louis Vuitton. The sinfully expensive fashion brand has stood for premium quality for centuries – no wonder collectors pay extremely high amounts of money for the exclusive pieces. Antiques from the label repeatedly achieved dream bids at auctions.
The couple’s suitcase dates from 1878 – it was actually supposed to make the TV studio beam with joy. But when expert Colmar Schulte-Goltz comes out with the truth, faces darken.
“History wiped away”: Unhappy saleswoman experiences huge bankruptcy
Art expert Colmar Schulte-Golz explains that the suitcase should actually be worth a lot – If it is in good condition, bids of more than 16,500 euros are possible. Unfortunately, the couple’s suitcase has a fatal flaw: the historic lining is completely destroyed. There is nothing left of the iconic Louis Vuitton look, instead you can see rancid wood. This suitcase is a long way from the original XXL price.
The expert finds it strange that the linen lining no longer exists. Horst Lichter therefore asks the saleswoman: “Where is that now?” Embarrassed, she admits: “I cleaned it all up.” She found the suitcase completely dirty in the basement and actually just wanted to clean it – that’s when a tragic mishap occurred: Out of ignorance, she simply removed the historical lining while cleaning.
Colmar Schulte Goltz can hardly believe his ears because, despite good intentions, the seller has destroyed the historical value of the antique: “They actually brushed away the history of the chest.”
14,000 euros loss in cash for Rares: She will probably regret this mistake for a long time
After the art expert’s harsh words, it is not surprising that the estimated price is not particularly high. Schulte-Goltz simply rebuilt the destroyed antique “2,900 to 3,100 euros” to. Still a hefty price for a rotten wooden chest, but the couple is still in shock. Ralf Ziegler buries his face in his hand; You can clearly see his disappointment.
In the end, the couple agrees to a deal with antique dealer Julian Schmitz-Avila. The professional at least pays for the destroyed suitcase another 2,500 euros. The couple still goes home with a bad feeling. No wonder: The unwitting cleaning attempt cost them both an incredible 14,000 euros.
Then Cash for Rares will be on TV
Cash for Rares runs Monday to Friday at 3:05 p.m. on ZDF. The episodes can be streamed for free in the ZDF media library.