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I worked on Antiques Roadshow – there’s a terrifying reason we NEVER touch the guests’ items

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A FORMER Antiques Roadshow worker has revealed exactly what goes on behind the scenes. An anonymous Reddit user, known only as @wellmeomy, has shared their experience as a volunteer on the long-running BBC series.

They wrote on the discussion platform: "I worked as a volunteer at one of their shows this season. "I did get two items appraised, but I was not video taped." They explained that: "they had me working on the set for the whole day", and encouraged questions from curious fans: "so I should be able to answer any questions you have about it!" One viewer asked the OP: "Did any of the appraisers ever offer to buy items from the guests?" READ MORE ON ANTIQUES ROADSHOWMAKE THAT MONEY I'm an antiques expert - here's how to make money on a 'worthless' itemHISTORICAL Antiques Roadshow guest refuses to sell Titanic letter despite huge valuation To which they responded: "The appraisers do not offer to buy items on the spot, because it would be totally unprofessional. "They may express interest though.

All the guests at the event are encouraged to pick up the appraisers business cards, which are all set out on a huge table as the guests leave the event. "Not all appraisers leave their cards though." The former volunteer also explained that they were told "explicitly by producers" that handling any of the guests' items was a huge no-go.

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