Flog It!

Sad to see flog it finish without a goodbye episode I suppose the production costs were so high in comparison to a show like the bidding room although it will never be over in the new tv world. Nice mix of presenters and items and of course the best bits are always when something goes for way more than the estimate. Paul Martin is such an easy going likeable presenter and it's quite sad that the other shows they have given him have failed just shows it is the format that is most important and well done to shows like this by making charity shops realise that people with antiques knowledge were basically stealing from them.

We enjoy this even though I'm not overly fond of such formulaic shows. It's interesting and informative and we enjoy the variety of items featured.

Often a bit dismayed and family items being sold because my husband and I both value the things passed down and regret those that have been lost over time. They're a valuable part of pur family history, regardless of their monetary value. It's understandable when there's no-one to pass them on to but I confess I don't understand those who have no interest in the past. Even if they do not, those that follow may treasure them.

We very much wish it was still being made. Why this was ended but Bargain Hunt carries on is a strange decision to me.

An afternoon show usually on BBC 2 or UK Style for those with cable or satellite. It is usually presented by Paul Martin and occasionally Kate Alcock who is also a resident expert. The public are invited to take their items to a bit of an open day and two experts chose a small number of interesting items to go to auction. Unlike bargain Hunt another antiques programme, they just have to sell the item and not make a profit. The experts do get it wrong. In a programme I saw this week, an item valued at £400 to £600 went for well over £3,000. The experts are there to be shot at, unlike those in Antiques Roadshow who can say anything without having to prove it. I agree with the other poster. Because of programmes like this, you can no longer pick up bargains at the local charity shops. Paul Martin is a nice man and lovely presenter. I just wish he could stop asking the property owners what they are going to do with the money every time because I just don't need to know !!