Combat dealers TV show

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

but after the first episode I knew that a lot of the dealing was not for real.

The Money that changed hands wasn't for real then ? Did they give the vehicles back to the original owners after the show was filmed ?

The loud mouthed guy was talking up the prices of militaria at the W&P show , a WW2 dated para maroon beret , he said was worth 1000 pounds He paid around 500 pounds for a 38 wireless set, a very common set and made in huge numbers . What worries me is, people see these prices on TV and then demand the same exorbitant prices for the stuff

[Tim Bell]

This is the same as "Posh Pawn"... I was invited to take part in that one.

The deal was... you tell us what rare and interesting items you have... we tell you if we're interested in featuring you on the show... we pay expenses to go to the location in London... you arrive and our specialists review your item and tell you what they'll give you for it... your choice whether you want to accept their offer or not.

You get to take your item home and no money changes hands - unless you really like their price and want to sell.

Unfortunately they werent prepared to pay my day rate... they seemed to think I'd be happy to get 15 mins of fame for the price of a cuppa and some diesel money.

Have better things to do with my time.

Tim

[Stuart Kirkham]

I wish, just for once, a 'real' reality show would be broadcast. I watched the first show and will not be watching anymore.

I know of many farm sheds that have 'undiscovered' military gear in them. Surely chasing down these treasures would make more interesting viewing than a bunch of 'actors' pretending to find stuff in old barns.

[tankbarrell]

Those sheds full of undiscovered treasures are still full because the owners don't want to part with the stuff. Showing them on international TV would probably not go down too well!

Unfortunately, reality, actual reality, not TV lands idea of reality, is not exciting enough for your average TV viewer. The things we find really interesting, generally do not make good telly.

[Lauren Child]

Originally Posted by Tommy K

I wish, just for once, a 'real' reality show would be broadcast. I watched the first show and will not be watching anymore.

I know of many farm sheds that have 'undiscovered' military gear in them. Surely chasing down these treasures would make more interesting viewing than a bunch of 'actors' pretending to find stuff in old barns.

You should check out Tank Overhaul, which was broadcast a few years back. It featured a variety of tank restorations around the world.

[Mike K]

In the episode I watched " Bruce " paid 1500 Euros for a German oil can - made from cardboard , manufactured when they were running out of metal , so he said .

[Tim Bell]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

In the episode I watched " Bruce " paid 1500 Euros for a German oil can - made from cardboard , manufactured when they were running out of metal , so he said .

Saw that one... wish I had a pile of cardboard cans to sell him at 1500 euro each!