Mon, Nov 14, 2011
With the shop's dwindling inventory, Drew's search for one-off items takes him from posh to junk. With priority access to a sprawling Scottish estate, Drew hopes to uncover a bit of country house magic. An old-school scrapyard in Coventry is like heaven. At a company that exports antique furniture, the master negotiator meets his match. Ricky's property is like an amazing museum of rare vehicles but it seems nothing is for sale. Drew makes a stop in Brighton to sell a few of his wares. Back at the shop, Drew hears the restorer's verdict about his new rusty Morris Minor convertible.
Mon, Dec 12, 2011
Hoping to score a few rare treasures, Drew visits some legendary hoarders and eccentrics. Although they've got incredible collections, they're also notoriously unwilling to sell. At Geoff's Dorchester scrap yard, Drew and Julian uncover the mother lode of rare staddle stones. A self-proclaimed inveterate hoarder, Chris' sprawling property includes an 'herbaceous car park', a collection of cement mixers, and everything in between. Ellys Manor is getting an overhaul and its custodian is looking to clear out the shed. After scouring a used farm machinery dealership, Drew is determined to walk away with a prize or two.
Thu, Oct 18, 2012
With his new sidekick Tee along for the ride, Drew barters with a baronet at one of Scotland's grandest estates. Drew tours Eddie's one-of-a-kind yard, but the seasoned salvager gives him a run for his money. After hand feeding lions, the guys go behind the scenes at a wildlife park. Under pressure to fill their virtually empty van, the chaps visit an old brewery that's getting a face-lift.
Mon, Nov 28, 2011
When a first-time buyer from France places a mammoth order that clears out the shop's inventory, the team scrambles to pack and ship the goods while Drew enthusiastically hits the road to hunt down more stock. In Brighton, Drew scours a warehouse full of artifacts from a burned-down pier and searches for treasure in a historic cinema. A former air force base in Scotland is a gold mine of industrial fixtures. At a sprawling Scottish salvage yard, Drew gets serious about tracking down the good stuff. Meanwhile, back at the shop, the team continues to pack as their largest-ever order keeps growing.
Mon, Dec 5, 2011
With non-stop sales at the shop, Drew hits the road with Julian to replenish his stock. A Devon salvage yard is a honey pot of funky pieces and period furniture but the owner's sales philosophy proves to be a nightmare. The guys visit Europe's largest air salvage yard where the heat is on to find something worth bragging about. With his salvage hunter's reputation on the line, Drew heads to Battle where an offbeat inventor's collection includes a mummified cat, a mechanical hand, and a time machine.
Mon, Jan 16, 2012
On a country house marathon with Julian, Drew's quest for rare and unique items takes him inside some of Britain's finest homes. At Great Fulford, Drew shakes on a number of great deals until a reversal of fortune ends up costing him money. Gray's Court is being turned into a hotel and its owner may just be willing to part with a set of rare tables. Making a sale at the spectacular Chavenage House proves more difficult when Drew rekindles the owner's interest in her family's old stuff. At Burton Court, the guys uncover an entire room filled with vintage taxidermy animal heads.