Who are the bargain hunting experts? – The US sun

BARGAIN Hunt is a lunchtime staple with an army of fans across the UK.

But the show wouldn’t be the same without the experienced experts who help teams sort the treasures from the trash.

Who are the Bargin Hunt experts?

Kate Bliss

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Kate Bliss used to be an auctioneer and says a love of antiques runs in her family.

Her father had his own salesroom and she was interested in “searching for treasures” from a young age.

Before Bargain Hunt she was the only female auctioneer at her local auction house and then moved to the BBC show – where she then became an expert.

Markus Stacey

Mark Stacey says he has always been a collector and loved collecting stamps and coins as a child.

As he got older, he began browsing markets, collecting small pieces of silver and works of art.

He says antiques have “chosen him” and that his hobby has become his way of life.

Mark joined Bargain Hunt in 2002 after seeing an ad in the antiques magazine.

Ben Cooper

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Ben Cooper says growing up, his parents always encouraged him to learn about anything — and that included antiques.

He was often taken to antique shops and fairs and received his first antique when he was just eight years old.

Ben is an antiques dealer and says life as such is a “lifestyle, not just a job”.

He originally sold to Bargain Hunt in his early days as a dealer – and later became a pundit on the show.

Catherine Sudon

Catherine Southon chose a career in the antiques industry because she loves the thrill and excitement of auctions.

The antiquities expert previously worked on Flog It for three years.

In 2006, after showing off her talent, she was asked to take part in the bargain hunt.

Karl Hanson

Charles Hanson chose a career in the antiques industry because he loves history and enjoys the drama of an auction.

He joined Bargain Hunt in 2002.

When he’s not busy filming the BBC show, he works as an auctioneer.

Colin Young

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Colin Young began his career in the antiques business at 18 as an assistant to the manager at The Bourne Auction Rooms.

He was first introduced to Bargain Hunt after failing a screening test as an expert in the fall of 2002.

A few months later, however, his company hosted the bargain-hunting Christmas special, and the series producer was so impressed that he landed a role as a pundit.

Gary Pe

Gary Pe says he was drawn to antiques from a young age living on a small island in the Philippines called Marinduque.

He says he would envision the stories behind antiques and try to unravel their mysteries, and his fascination grew with time.

Gary got involved with Bargain Hunt after receiving a call from the BBC out of the blue.

The channel was looking for new faces with different backgrounds and experiences in the industry and after a long process Gary joined the team of experts.

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John Cameron has been interested in antiques since he was young and grew up with them.

His grandfather was a dealer and during his five years apprenticeship as a carpenter/joiner he supplemented his income by stripping, restoring and waxing antique pine furniture.

Later, a back problem forced John to give up physical work and return to college, where he completed a three-year course at Southampton, studying art appreciation.

He later worked in an auction house and became a state-certified appraiser for antiques and art.

Before working on Bargain Hunt, John appeared as a pundit on two other BBC antique shows – Cash In The Attic and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.

Jonathan Pratt

Jonathan Pratt says he decided to pursue a career in antiques after seeing Lovejoy in the ’80s.

Speaking on the appeal of Bargain Hunt, he told the BBC: “It’s a fantastic mix of story and real characters in a game show format with charismatic experts.

“What’s not to like?”

Ochuko Ojiri

Ochuko Ojiri has a wealth of experience when it comes to antiques and finding great bargain hunting finds.

When asked what his best and worst purchase was, he told the BBC: “I’ve done very well with a 1950s flamingo pink petrol can and very badly with an opera hat that can be flipped down so people behind you.” can see what is happening.

“Turns out people don’t wear top hats at the opera anymore… who would have thought!”

Nick Hall

Nick Hall started working at an auction house as a teenager and says he quickly “got the bug” for antiques and art.

After learning on the spot, he took an art class.

This then led to Nick being given the position of Senior Valuer and Director in the same salesroom.

Philip Serell

Philip Serrell says he believes antiques found him “rather than the other way around”.

He was approached by Bargain Hunt in 1999 while they were filming in Malvern.

Philip was then asked to act as an expert.

Raj Bisram

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Raj Bisram came to Antiques when he discovered a 9-5 job wasn’t for him.

Even as a child he loved “old and dusty junk” and antique shops and decided to turn this passion into a career.

Raj had done some other TV work and was approached by Bargain Hunt in 2015.

Richard Madeley

Richard Madley comes from a family of antique lovers – his father was an auctioneer, father-in-law was an auctioneer and mother-in-law was an antiques dealer.

He joined Bargain Hunt after being asked by a former series producer if he would like to try it.

After a long process of interviewing, he took a one-to-one screen test in his auction room and was eventually asked to act as an expert.

Thomas Forster

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Auctioneer Thomas Forrester grew up on a farm and always loved the cattle auctions and admired the work of the auctioneer.

He has also had a fondness for old things from a young age and one of his grandmothers was a big fan of antiques and auctions and would often take him to the local sales room.

Thomas was used as a bargain hunting auctioneer in his first salesroom in Bath – and is now a pundit on the show.

Tim weeks

Tim Weeks chose a career in the antiques industry because there’s no telling what items you’ll find every day.

He also enjoys performing when he is on the podium.

Tim joined Bargain Hunt after co-presenting BBC One’s street auction.

Caroline Hawley

Caroline first joined Bargain Hunt in the summer of 2013 after already working on Flog It for a year.

She completed her first program at Wetherby racecourse.

Caroline has been interested in antiques and collecting vintage items since she was young.