A team on BBC's Bargain Hunt managed to turn a £100 profit despite making a 'bonkers' purchase that left auctioneer James Lewis speechless. The red team, consisting of H and Maisha, bought a wooden propeller-turned-clock for £95 after haggling down from £140.
Expert Izzie Balmer had warned the item was risky, noting that while such pieces can sell at auction, they can also flop. Auctioneer James Lewis was unimpressed, calling it 'an absolute shocking thing' and estimating its value at just £30 to £50.
At auction, the propeller clock sold for only £40, resulting in a £55 loss. However, the team's fortunes changed when their Lord of the Rings Aragorn figure, bought for £150, attracted fierce bidding and sold for £260, turning a £110 profit.
Overall, the red team made a total profit of £100, winning the episode. Host Charlie Ross joked about their success despite the propeller clock, and Izzie Balmer called the Aragorn sale 'seriously impressive'.
