Have you ever been to an auction? I mean, in a real auction house?
Auction is a public sale in which goods (anything) or property are sold to the highest bidder.
One of the programs that I and Mum enjoy watching is "Bargain Hunt".
There are two teams (the red and blue) compose of two-person who will be given Β£300 for each team to go buy 3 items that will be on for bidding at the auction. They have 1 hour to find their items. It's more on an antique shop or markets that they're going to. The game aims to make a profit in their items and if they got profit for all the three items they'll get the golden gavel! Isn't that exciting? lol.
This was the start of my love at the antique shop and the auction house.
We were in here at Bangor Auction House last week just to have a look. You have to wear a mask inside and must abide by the social distancing rule. They have the viewing of items for auction every Wednesday and the Auction is on the next day, Thursday. You can buy the brochure of items for a pound.
I didn't bring my phone last week so these photos are from my first time being in there.
And I just want to share my funny experience on my first time in this auction house. I accidentally raised my hand while walking about and the auctioneer mistook it for a bid! π You should see my face, I almost shit myself! Just my luck someone raised the bid and I'm relieved as I don't want to pay for a lawnmower when we have 3 or 5 of them.
That same time I saw box lot of tights and wanted it for the bidding but my husband told me I don't need a full box lol. Cannot wear them all! Hahaha.
Common, Let's go bargain hunting!
As it always does the bidding every Thursday at 6 pm onwards. And there's always a crowd ready to raise their hand for a bid. I wish that there are silver coins for I would love to collect them. The last time there's a beautiful clock where the supposed numbers are made of silver coins instead. It was really pretty! But I was outbid and I was very disappointed that I didn't win the bidding. π
It's more on the couches, tables, drawers and some complete dinner plates with cups and saucer (Fine Bone China). There are old and new. If we're going to move house and would need anything I will surely consider getting it in an auction house. You can find a great bargain in here! And some of the items are new and boxed instead of buying dear for the same thing.
Love this jade on this set of brush, mirror and compact. Very vintage!
Star Wars fanatics? Would you bid for Darth Vader?
Purple guitar! Come bid on me!
And more guitars. Take a pick!
Care to add this on your collection? This worth money in the future!
Mirrors and paintings! Art collector, who can steal a real deal?
Love that old couple in wooden sculpture. Reminds me of my granny and granda.
Old telephone, anyone? This would be a nice decoration. First time I see one like this.
Can you spot Titanic in the frame? That's cool!
This treasure chest with no treasure made me smile. I can hide inside when I don't want the world to see me.
So which of these items are you going to bid? And how up to how much will you bid for it? Comment below!
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I never got any experience about auction. You're a lucky person.π