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“Cash for Rares” expert Detlev Kümmel wanted to start using his expertise with a stamp set.
But the seller knew his stuff well and anticipated him.
Cologne – At “Bares für Rares” on January 31, 2024, the sellers Jenny and Christian brought a wooden box to Horst Lichter (62) and expert Detlev Kümmel (55).
While Kümmel was busy opening and setting up the exhibit, Christian revealed his profession: a police officer for serious traffic accidents.
Kümmel then explained that the box was a stamp set for sketching traffic accidents and presented the stamp for a truck, which was next to other stamps with vehicles and traffic signs.
Cash for Rares: Expert Detlev Kümmel didn't have a say
The expert, whose colleague Sven Deutschmanek has already revealed gaps in his knowledge of football, didn't get any further in his explanations.
The seller, Christian, gave his knowledge to the best of his ability: “This was first introduced during the imperial era.
The police chief was also involved.
They said they wanted to outline accidents in the German Reich in a uniform manner.”
To make this easier, this stamp set was created.
“These stamps were made on a scale of 1:200 so that accidents could be sketched with these stamps everywhere in the police department,” says the seller.
Kümmel, who had no further opportunity to speak, closed the wooden box with a slightly ironic smile and then said: “I’m now finished with the expertise.
Do everything yourself.”
Cash for Rares: Expert Kümmel does not have to correct the seller's statements
Afterwards, Kümmel summarized it again: “You have already said everything correctly.
This decree was around 1940.” Even the standard was correct.
However, the expert still found a lot to report, such as that the sketches had also been used in court and he showed that there had even been a stamp for a long wagon for wood.
He also noted that some stamps were missing and some had been added.
“Cash for Rares” expert Detlev Kümmel, presenter Horst Lichter and the sellers Jenny and Christian.
© Screenshot zdf.de
Kümmel estimated the value of the set at around 120 euros.
In the end, dealer “Waldi” Lehnertz bought the “cool object” for 150 euros.
A positive surprise for the seller Christian, who had originally hoped for 80 euros.
Udo Lindenberg fan Lehnertz wants to release his own CD soon.
(cso)
Sources used:
zdf.de, express.de