Secret Dealers
The shows are recorded with members of the public in their homes. Homeowners have to choose between sentimental attachment and money offers for their possessions. Three antiques dealers go into their homes to bid for items they want to buy. Independent valuers put an estimate on how much they think the items are worth. This figure is revealed to the seller and the audience at home. Items are found by the dealers, who make their own valuation and try to purchase them by placing a cash offer on items around the home and give some advice or information on the Antiques. The bids are left in sealed envelopes next to the desired items and the offers are kept secret from fellow dealers until the homeowners opens them. Dealers are allowed to revise their offers up either by placing a new sealed bid next to the item or upping their bid when the homeowners sees their offer. The seller then decides whether to accept or decline the deal. If they think it is worth more it will often end in a bidding war to see what dealer will pay the best price and take the item.
- 2010-2017
- 1 season
- Reality
The shows are recorded with members of the public in their homes. Homeowners have to choose between sentimental attachment and money offers for their possessions. Three antiques dealers go into their homes to bid for items they want to buy. Independent valuers put an estimate on how much they think the items are worth. This figure is revealed to the seller and the audience at home. Items are found by the dealers, who make their own valuation and try to purchase them by placing a cash offer on items around the home and give some advice or information on the Antiques. The bids are left in sealed envelopes next to the desired items and the offers are kept secret from fellow dealers until the homeowners opens them. Dealers are allowed to revise their offers up either by placing a new sealed bid next to the item or upping their bid when the homeowners sees their offer. The seller then decides whether to accept or decline the deal. If they think it is worth more it will often end in a bidding war to see what dealer will pay the best price and take the item.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
An American embossed silver jug causes quite a stir with the dealers. Will the homeowners except their highest offer or will sentiment rule the day?
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
The dealers check out an Elizabethan house in Shrewsbury jam-packed with antiques. Then, they visit a family home in Oswestry.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Family heirlooms in Northamptonshire and worldwide collectibles in Derbyshire are on offer for the dealers, but only if the price is right.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Some old family silhouettes, an ivory seal and a charm bracelet are just a few of the items that receive bids from the three dealers.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
A businesswoman and an avid collector are the homeowners today, but what will they be prepared to sell?
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
A birdcage collector and a wine importer with a house packed with heirlooms are the homeowners today. Hoping to buy their items are dealers James Layte, David Ford and Alison Chapman.
