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"Sale ban discussed by expert: discourse on the prohibition of free items"

Antique Camera Sparks Scare at 'Bares für Rares' - Here's What Unfolded on ZDF's Treasure Hunt Program

Ban on the sale of goods or services without payment: an expert discusses it
Ban on the sale of goods or services without payment: an expert discusses it

"Sale ban discussed by expert: discourse on the prohibition of free items"

In a serendipitous find at a local flea market, a father-daughter duo from Cologne and Hamburg stumbled upon a camera that would turn their ordinary day into an extraordinary one. The item in question was a large studio camera, its mahogany wood body causing a moment of shock for the pair.

Upon closer inspection, they discovered that the camera was in good overall condition, having been restored. The camera's lens was made by the Voigtländer company between 1905 and 1906, making it a piece of history.

The camera, an exquisite sight to Susanne Steiger, the daughter, was the most beautiful she had ever seen. Detlef Kümmel, a ZDF expert, shared her sentiments, suspecting that the camera could still take photographs.

The camera's value was soon realised. Despite being priced at a mere 1.30 Euros, the camera was appraised to be worth between 600 to 900 euros. The merchant at the flea market would have to pay wealth tax due to the value of the camera.

Recognising the camera's worth, Nicola and Rolf-Dieter Best, the camera's owners, agreed to sell it for a price within the suggested range. The camera, too large for their apartment, found a new home with Leo Leoni, a Swiss musician and the guitarist of the rock band Gotthard, who bought it for 700 euros.

In a surprising revelation, Detlef Kümmel revealed that the camera was not just a piece of history, but a rare and valuable one. The camera's sale not only brought joy to its new owner but also served as a reminder of the hidden treasures that can be found in the most unexpected places.

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