Antique Hunting Secrets – What I Found, Why It’s Valuable & What You Missed

Welcome back to AntiquesArena.com! In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a packed winter vlog and haul — featuring items sourced from local charity shops, attic finds, and car boot sales. From a £3 Chinese dragon carving to an opal gold ring found in the attic, we’ll explore what I paid, why I picked each piece, and how I evaluated its potential.

This isn’t reseller hype. It’s about recognizing quality, understanding historical context, and appreciating craftsmanship in overlooked antiques — whether it's a Scandinavian silver dish, a WWI sweetheart brooch, or 1960s Portmeirion pottery.

Whether you're a collector or just learning, this video offers a real look into the world of thoughtful antique dealing — with honest insight and a few surprises along the way.

⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights
0:00 – Introduction: What to expect in today’s vlog & haul
0:26 – Why I’ve been away: A personal update
1:54 – Channel milestone: 17,000 YouTube subscribers!
3:13 – The cashless future & how it's affecting car boot sales
4:47 – Major changes in banks & post office services in the UK
5:53 – The end of banking old coins and commemorative currency
6:27 – Winter reselling plans & upcoming markets
7:20 – What I’ll be showing this winter from the hoard
8:15 – Local charity shop update & pricing drama
9:48 – 🥂 Punch bowl set: Bought for £5, listed for £40
11:25 – 🕊️ Lladro Nao figurines: Bought for £8 each, listed for £30
14:01 – 🟤 1960s Portmeirion coffee set: Bought for £20, listed for £45
15:40 – Why charity shops and resellers can (and should) work together
17:42 – 🐉 Chinese wood figurine: Paid £2, listed for £145
18:59 – 🦅 Indonesian Garuda carving: Paid £3, listed for £35
20:01 – 🐻 Antique Black Forest carved bears: Paid £10 (pair), listed for £95 & £35
22:06 – 🔥 Dragon in the flaming pearl carving: Paid £3, listed online
23:06 – 🥄 Scandinavian silver dish: Paid £15, 42g of .830 silver
24:43 – 🇳🇴 1970s Norwegian vase by Eie Pottery: Paid £3, listed for £20
25:56 – 🚗 Airfix James Bond DB5 model kit: Paid £3, listed for £10
27:37 – 🕊️ WWI sweetheart brooch (Vimy Ridge): Found in attic, listed for £45
29:43 – 💍 9ct gold opal ring: Found in attic, listed for £95
30:49 – Winter content plans: Sold videos, box hauls, and tutorials
32:00 – Special collaboration coming with Kieran (Tesan Antiques)
34:58 – Final thoughts & thanks for watching

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