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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.
Sat, Feb 25, 2012
Negotiating with non-profit organizations, Drew balances charity with his profit margin. The storage trailers at a fairground museum are jam-packed, but sealing the deal proves tricky. The owner of a Scottish estate is ready to sell, but the home's best features are too big to move. Drew and Tee trawl through a Northampton salvage yard and then visit a Birmingham basement where a community fund-raising effort leads to a win-win situation.
Drew visits an antique dealer whose impressive stock includes a lamp that could make the entire trip worthwhile. After touring a grand Somerset estate, Gavin and Drew search for treasure in the coach house. At a Lincolnshire scrapyard, Drew rummages around a jam-packed salvage container. A sprawling car breaker's yard yields a major find, but making a deal with the manager proves tricky.
'Shiver Me Timbers' in Long Rock, near Penzance, is a treasure trove of strange salvage and quirky antiques. Chris' beach side bounty includes vintage skateboards and surfboards. Drew and Tee have high hopes for a tractor collection, but the highlight proves to be a joyride on a steamroller. At a school in Somerset, Drew and Gavin uncover an 18th century chimney piece.
Drew and Tee fly to Norway where they set out on a thousand-mile adventure. Although concerned the prices may be out of reach, Drew seals his first Norwegian deal at an old sawmill turned gallery. Elsewhere, the chaps comb through a sprawling collection of classic car parts. At a wildlife park near Tunhovd, Drew is keen to buy antlers and skulls. Drew and Tee get a warm welcome from the owner of a remote manor farm.
On the second leg of their Norwegian adventure, Drew and Tee need to fill the van or the trip will add up to a loss. At Sulheim Farm, the chaps uncover a few rare gems in the property's ancient outbuildings. At a jam-packed Bergen salvage yard, Drew discovers the downside of the Norwegian salvage business. At the stately Hafslund Manor, Drew and Tee are amazed by their good fortune.
Drew uncovers plenty of rare items at a Welsh country house turned wedding venue, but the negotiations are intense. The chaps scour a one-man salvage operation near Coventry. Wroxall Estate boasts its own cathedral and several promising storage sheds. A self-confessed hoarder, Tim has amassed a staggering array of stock but is reluctant to let anything go.
On a salvaging journey to the south of England, Drew and Tee are given unprecedented access to Glemham Hall's sprawling storage areas. A 1920s themed hotel and museum is filled with memorabilia, but the best items are off limits. The chaps rummage for hidden treasure at a Lancaster theater. Drew uncovers a few unusual items in an antique dealer's shed.