Money, Relatable and Awkward: Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow

By Anonymous - 17/07/2021 02:00

Today, I made a mosaic for my grandma out of her old crockery, after I had finished it, I found out from a neighbour that some of the plates looked like Wedgewood. So I dug through the stuff that I didn't use. It turns out the original lot would have been worth about £2000. With the stuff left, I'd be lucky to get £100. FML

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QueenSaru 28

Saturday 17 July 2021 2:14

Oh noooooo... you kind of deserve it. While your heart was in the right place, always check in with whether an antique is worth anything before destroying it. :(

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Saturday 17 July 2021 5:36

Why are you destroying her stuff?

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QueenSaru 28

Saturday 17 July 2021 2:14

Oh noooooo... you kind of deserve it. While your heart was in the right place, always check in with whether an antique is worth anything before destroying it. :(