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Bares für Rares 2013

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What is Bares für Rares?

Bares für Rares is a German television series that has been in production since 2013. The program is broadcast on the network Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen and is presented by Horst Lichter.

Type
TV series
Year
2013
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
2,480
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Aug 4, 2013
Last aired
Jul 14, 2026
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
ZDF
Genres
Talk, Reality, Documentary
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Overview

Bares für Rares is a German television series that has been in production since 2013. The program is broadcast on the network Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen and is presented by Horst Lichter. Also known by the English title Cash or Trash, the series features participants who bring various curiosities, antiques, and rare items to the show. Upon arrival, applicants receive an expert assessment of their brought items. Following this appraisal, the participants are given the opportunity to present their objects to a podium consisting of five traders. The primary goal of the process is to sell the item to the highest bidder in exchange for cash. The series involves various individuals, including Horst Lichter, Wolfgang Pauritsch, Ludwig Hofmaier, and Sven Deutschmanek. The show was created by Oliver Fuchs. The format focuses on the interaction between the sellers and the traders as they negotiate the value and potential sale of the rare goods presented during each episode.

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Should you watch it?

“Applicants present antiques to experts before offering them for sale to a panel of potential buyers.”

Reasons to watch
  • educational expert appraisals
  • engaging bidding process
Keep in mind
  • repetitive format

Watch it if you enjoy watching people discover the value of their hidden treasures.

The program is suitable for general audiences interested in antiques and commerce.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 19 episodes
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Season 4 · 51 episodes
Season 5 · 7 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

Participants bring items to be appraised by experts and then attempt to sell them to a panel of buyers.

How many buyers are on the podium?

There is a changing five-person podium of potential buyers.

What happens after the appraisal?

Applicants have the opportunity to offer their exhibit to the buyers for cash.

What kind of items are featured?

The show features curiosities, rarities, and antiques.

Is the show competitive?

Yes, participants aim to sell their items to the highest bidder among the panel.