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I said good day, sir!

Last year, after a lifetime collecting antiques in Curio... Who doesn't want a

Marzipan Indiana Jones?

The best he found!

Actor and comedian Johnny Vegas finally took the plunge... It's happened again!

...and fulfilled his dream of opening his own antique and collectible shop.

Vincey Vegas is opening for business.

It proved to smash it with customers.

You pay 900 for it. In your face.

And gave Johnny confidence in his eye for a good buy and his ability to sell

eclectic items.

I'm a dealer.

Get me.

Now, he and lifelong friend and assistant Bev are back.

I knew we were coming home with a badger.

Dreaming bigger.

Will it fit in the van?

This is an absolute deal.

And better.

What a mess.

Hoping business will boom and the shop will go from pop-up to permanent.

This time round, I don't want it to finish when the cameras go home.

With Johnny's girlfriend Vicky joining the team.

Stretch the leather.

I'll stretch your leather in a minute.

They're hitting the road in search of new stock.

Hello, Mr Bond.

Hello, you creepy little chubby.

So can Johnny turn from lifelong dreamer...

I'm a bit concerned opening today.

Got a price in mind.

Too low, eh?

It's a full-time dealer.

That might be me naughty purchase.

You've got a deal.

He's so my boy.

With his little shop of antiques.

There we go.

Look at him, he's back in the groove.

I'm trying to play it calm, but I've just had a little wee.

We're back, baby.

We're on the road.

Getting back to Dagfield, looking at the new shop.

So, new van, come on. It's very cool.

It just feels like when you pull up, you go, all right, mate.

Made to do a deal.

And it's electric.

No, but the danger is I can't hear when you started it, so if you ever decide to

run me over, I won't know until it's happened.

Oh, you'll know.

How well you're doing it.

What, you'll go over me with the front wheels and then put your window down and

go, right. I'm coming over.

Here's a list of my grievances.

Dagfield Craft and Antique Center in Cheshire is where Johnny launched his

antique shop last year.

We did the pop-up. It was an experiment.

And we knew it was. Yeah.

Closing the shop, it was difficult.

Because I was finally doing something that I had a different kind of

confidence. Yeah. We did well enough, and now this time around, I don't want

it to finish when the cameras go home.

We're reopening a shop, and I want to build up an online presence.

I love the idea of picking something that goes global.

Yeah. Somebody at the other end of the world might go, I've been looking for

one of them. Yeah.

So let's broaden our base.

Let you say, we'll have that other avenue of getting everything online.

This time it's like looking at that longevity.

See that caravan there? Lovely, I loved it.

I was listening.

You knew not you'd switched off.

I had a bit.

I was thinking about who'd win in a fight between Judge Dredd and Batman.

Judge Dredd.

Anyway, back to the shop.

Since the last shot was just a temporary pop-up to test his idea, Johnny's old

unit has been taken over by another business.

Luckily, their old Dadfield neighbours have come to the rescue.

Campervan business owners Dave and Bird have offered to sublet their extra space

to Johnny.

Right, you ready for hugs?

I think it's going to be emotional.

We've missed you.

We thought you were going to go and just keep driving.

Come here, give us a... It's lovely to see you.

It's so weird being back.

Do you want to come and see your new shop? Please.

We're still neighbours.

We're next door but one now.

What's the key ring say?

It says, welcome Las Vegas.

Go and have a look.

It begins.

remember this oh wow it's great space you forget how big they are welcome home

blank canvas blank canvas lots to do yeah we're not just refitting we're

rebooting i want it to stay this time right let's

start at the very beginning it's a very good place to start

Johnny wastes no time in getting the shop fitters to kit out the shop, and

he's using the same corrugated cladding to give it his trademark lock-up look.

The new space is really, genuinely exciting.

I don't want it to look like there's a certain supermarket where they sell

random objects down the centre aisle, and it's almost like a ball pit for

grown men who buy useless stuff.

I want it to be a little journey where I get people to explore every bit.

Baby, I'm back.

Papa's home.

With the shell of the shop fitted out, it's time to start filling it.

And after a quick trip back home, the van is full of stocks Johnny's been

storing in his lock-up while the shop's been closed.

He's also collected long-term partner Vicky.

to show her the new shop layout and introduce her to a new role.

We need to give that so for a good hoover before we move that out tomorrow.

I knew you'd bring that up. Tell you what, it's beautiful having you to excel

here.

See women to nag you.

As well as things from his house, Johnny also has stock that didn't sell in the

old shop.

But this time, he has a plan.

That's where you come in. I know.

Online. Yep.

You've got to find a way of shipping stuff to Australia.

Well, we've got it. Shot.

You wouldn't know this, but I don't have the concentrating skills for that.

Surprise, surprise.

I've never done online stuff in my life, so it's a learning curve.

Welcome home.

Are we unloading?

I started up section, bad taxi, didn't I? You look like you've had bad Botox,

look. Yeah, his first has been pulled back a bit.

What's that one still doing?

Fell asleep by the fire.

Right, I'm getting the kangaroo in the box. Oh, don't grab it by the neck.

You'll stretch the leather.

I'll stretch your leather in a minute.

Come on.

This is the third time Vicky is seeing the new shop layout.

Ooh, look at this.

Few changes.

Wow. My new shop layout is breaking the shop down into areas and not making it

just one-dimensional.

I don't want it to be a dead giveaway when you walk in. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I learnt from last time, you can have all this fascinating stuff in there, but

people can look in the window and decide it's not for them.

You want to make them want to come in. I love the little nooks and crannies. It's

like a little journey, isn't it? Yeah.

You want to turn every customer into an explorer.

The shop is there to be explored, because that's what I do when I go out

buying, and the shop's got a wrist like that.

One new addition will be a mid-century modern corner, highlighting the best

style from between 1945 and 1970.

I basically want a kind of 70s lounge, just to show off lamps, different

pieces, let people look at it as if, oh, I can imagine that in my house. And I

found this online.

Wallpaper. I love it. It's a nice colour and I think it'll really visually break

the shop up.

The final change involves Vicky.

Welcome to the firm.

Your illustrious workspace.

Is it a broom cupboard?

Ta-da!

Very nice.

Online. Photography audio.

Straight onto computer.

Yep. Straight online.

I think anybody who knows me, both with Bev and Vicar, it needs somebody who

isn't as easily distracted as me.

Scribble!

So, yeah, he's got me on it now, online, on the website, setting everything up,

which is a new venture for me. Never done anything like this before, so out

to a wider audience and hopefully sell across the world.

But we didn't last time. We've got to maximise. Yeah, don't do it. Get it on

the web.

I think I definitely missed the trip not getting online last year. I got so busy

because I'd never run a shop before. Getting online is massive because you're

open when you're closed and items are there, they're available 24-7. And my

biggest concern was how often can I open the shop if I'm out buying?

Now I can be out buying without woodying about that.

My God, I sound like I know what I'm doing.

Even after the pop-up closed, Johnny continued buying anything that caught

his eye with a view to reopening the shop.

Oh, my God. Did you get it? Oh, I didn't lift with my legs.

Johnny's even using his own sofa in his mid-century modern corner, and he's

willing to part with it if the price is right.

Go on, Bob. Put it where you want it.

See? I know I'm more bothered it sounds like me after that.

I know. Every time I move it, we turn into a carry-on film.

Word of Johnny's return has reached another Dagfield veteran.

Collectibles dealer, Dave Rutter, and his four-legged associate, Jasper.

How you doing, boss? Oh, the bloody hell are you, eh?

Don't ask me, I ain't ready.

Oh, look at mine, stuff up already.

Oh, we all love that day. Get in the line, get in the queue.

The larger pieces have gone across there.

But starting breaking it up.

No, I don't like that. You've got to have it like a bit of an Aladdin's cave

where they want to look round the next corner.

Exactly.

Johnny's been storing stock at home, and when he ran out of space, filled a lock

-up at Dadfield.

So he needs to get it all on the shelves to see how much he's got and how much he

needs to buy.

Right, so that's everything from the house? Yeah. Everything from the lock

-up? With the redesign of the shop, it's much bigger than I remembered.

Small shelves put up, more empty shelves.

We are opening very soon. We need to get out, we need to get buying, and we need

to fill this place up.

We're not a starter.

We've got a brilliant new van. Honestly.

I'm not,

I'm just going. Do you know what it is? It's that quiet, doesn't sound like it's

on. There we go. We're cooking on gas.

Johnny's first buying trip for the shop is somewhere close to his heart, but 65

miles away from Dagfield, the Welsh island of Anglesey.

I love it here. I always feel like I've come back.

It's like somebody going... Big warm hug, welcoming you back. Yeah.

Today they're off to historic Beaumaris, a town known for its maritime traditions

and medieval castle, and a hot spot for antique enthusiasts.

The dealers here, I love them. There's one woman, and I know she's going to

beat me up. Price-wise? Yeah, it's like kickboxing.

And there's a guy here, a ceramicist. When they say, buy what you love, I want

to push him as a ceramicist. Because it's simple, it's lovely, it's in my

kitchen. You go, well, if I wouldn't have it, I wouldn't try and sell you a

piece.

John Fairburn's ceramic shop is in one of Johnny's favourite haunts, The

Exchange.

This converted chapel houses 20 independent businesses.

including antiques and collectibles, which sit alongside John's pottery.

I've been making pots since I was 16.

Johnny's been here before. He bought some of my bottles.

I'm hoping he might like some of my Big Hurt Vases and some of the quirky

vintage items.

Blink twice, you'll miss it. Oh, it's lovely, isn't it?

Now then.

I am dying to look round.

If you're eating, then you're going to hide.

Do you know what I love about that?

It's a fish in a box that hasn't swum away from me, so I can sit and talk to

it on lonely nights.

All right, Jim.

Grow up, Johnny.

Stop bombing stuff.

Well, let's catch it up.

How much?

For the inappropriately advertised ice cream.

This is the reason I came.

Some people walk in, they just want one standout piece. That just stands out.

I love this.

See the reverse.

Yeah. It's worth the asking price.

I don't think I'll see a fiver on it.

For somebody who likes it, they can't make it.

Childhood memories.

I love the fact that they put on a model railway so as if you get a mistake.

Excuse me, I think I missed my 2pm.

Houston to Liverpool.

Oh, it's a model.

Yet again.

Drink.

Tizer.

It's clean, it's crisp.

If he tells me it's legit, it almost beggars belief.

The backing looks good.

I bet they're one of those things where you can lick it and find out. I listen

and you shoot me half an hour later throwing up in a car park.

Are you real?

That will bring people through the door.

Highly priced, but I know why.

I'll have to ask him to sell it to him for a dealer's price.

And I've started calling myself a dealer. How mad is that?

The neck dock caters for Johnny's passion for ceramic, John's handmade and

vintage pottery.

Come on in.

Here we are.

I do not know where to start.

They're lovely, mate.

Thank you. It's when you're enjoying yourself, isn't it? Yeah.

That's beautiful.

I like Chinese Tang Dynasty glazes, so really dribbly.

You sell at a price that's like an artisan potter, you're not... I'm a

country potter. I sell at country potter prices.

I want to make pots, so the best way is to be able to sell them. Have I sold one

that can make another? Yeah, just make more. Yeah, I've got to have that.

Yeah, 45's nothing.

Produced during China's Golden Age and recreated here by John, Tang Dynasty

pottery uses something called sangsai, or three-colour glazes.

where the colours merge in unpredictable patterns.

It's affordable, beautiful.

I think I can move it on.

Oh, eight quid?

Yeah. Have it. I can put two quid on that. It just fills a good space.

Somebody can walk out and feel good.

Last year, Johnny learnt the importance of stocking small, affordable pick-up

-and-go items that he can turn over quickly, and he can never have enough.

That's intriguing.

What does it come with a key?

Yeah, it does.

Oh, and it's all cast iron.

Yeah, it's really heavy, feel it. So what's the price on that?

£25, which is, you know, clear.

I can't go mad, but I'll check that out if I want.

This fella?

Yeah. Real deal.

It is.

A strong place.

Thank you very much, Johnny.

I like to go to apartments.

I know, but we don't get out enough, do we? No, not at all.

Oh, it's good to be back in Bournemouth.

Really good day so far.

He's in the zone, he's in the buying zone for the shop, so it's great.

New stock.

With some ceramics and a couple of smalls under his belt, it's time for

Johnny to negotiate for the other items he's seen.

Stubby as it sells.

It's no brand at the right price.

It's just what we can agree is the right price.

Since Johnny is now established as a dealer...

Even when shop owners like Dave aren't in, he can haggle with him over the

phone.

Hey Dave, far too long.

You never fail to make me want to buy half of what you've got.

You know the ice cream with the Pacino?

Yeah, it's an Italian remake.

It's probably redone in the 70s, 80s, but you don't get many of them about. I

can do you a deal on that.

What would you do?

One ten on that.

I was hoping for only about one ten I can live with.

Original versions of statues advertising the now-defunct Ficino ice cream date

back to the 1930s and can fetch around £1,000.

You know, the ring must be over the block to win. I'd say 30. I couldn't do

that, I'm afraid.

I'll do 35 on it.

I'll do 35 on that.

All right.

What do you know?

Because it looks so pristine, the drink tizer.

I checked with the expert and we said, yeah, it's a genuine one.

Oh, God.

Is it fine?

Go at 425.

I don't suppose you'd take 350, would you?

Yeah, 350.

Would you?

I'm trying to play it calm, but I've just had a little wee.

I was worried about the Tizer sign purely because I couldn't pay it. There

was no way I could make money on top of what he was asking.

He's giving me some great money.

Cheers, buddy.

I hope to see you again soon.

Hey, drink Tizer. Hey, it'll surprise you.

Bye, mate.

My confidence in myself grows.

Coming back somewhere and going, trust me, as a dealer.

Because I had to ask for dealer rates, but he thought, here's what I came for,

and what I came for, I got.

With three more items secured for the shop, Johnny's on a roll.

I've just bought that, so get your filthy hands off it.

And his dealer's instinct is strong.

It's obviously, if you want it, 50, I'll let it go.

But it's good, and it's legit.

Thank you. No, you bought well. You bought well.

Even before the shop has opened, Johnny has made his first sale.

Bought for just £35, Johnny's already 15 quid in profit, thanks to this original

fairground sign.

I feel I got a little bit wiser.

I bought something and sold it literally within 30 seconds.

And I didn't miss it.

Because when you're a dealer, you still love it, but your job is passing it on.

Deals are due.

What do we do?

The other shop in Beaumaris Johnny wants to explore is just round the corner, and

it's an old favourite.

Oh, I love this place.

But don't tell her.

M Jones I Varb, or M Jones and Son if you don't speak Welsh, has been run by

Trish Jones for 15 years.

But with over three decades in the business, she drives a hard bargain.

Doesn't everybody try it on?

But they've got to get past me, haven't they?

Because I'm not a pushover.

I have met Johnny before.

I know he likes ducks.

Decoys. Oh, nice.

I'm pretty firm on my prices because they're good to start with.

So if people want to haggle, they can have a little try.

Could you not for once have good stuff?

It's in my nature.

Good to see you again.

Love you.

Hello, sweetheart.

No sooner does he set foot in Triffy's shop, Johnny's on a buying offensive.

I like that little box there.

Oh, that's my tail.

Is that really your tail?

Yeah. It's just a little money box.

Yeah, but it's a nice little money box, isn't it?

Every... 30.

Love you.

I've got emptied pennies out first, though. You're not having that. What's

that? Why not?

Girl guide badge.

Yeah, I don't need a girl guide badge.

No, you certainly don't deserve one.

Johnny's only been in the shop 30 seconds, and he's already brought

Trishy's tail.

Not everything needs to be high-end.

You need walk-out pieces.

I'm going to have a quick look around. Have a look, yeah. You always know what

I'm here for, you decoys.

We'll get them out the window.

You know the weird stuff you learn.

Do you know what this is?

You would put your baked goods in there and it could kill, but it also kept the

flies off.

Bread and cheese cupboard.

I'm getting... I'm slowly getting the hang of this.

Do you need a cheese cupboard?

Sorry?

Nothing. Just shopping.

Like that.

That bench.

I love the patina on that.

That's dead new.

Leave it alone.

It's quite nice.

I've got to stop going... I'm getting more into Asian pieces.

It might not have been aesthetically my style, but I'm realising for a lot of

people it is. I want that.

With Johnny's eye on a number of items, it's time to talk turkey with Trish.

It's Indian, that piece.

65 on it.

I can't do £60.

£40. £50. No. Nope. Can't do any less than that.

With Trish playing hardball.

It's not worth £50.

It's worth more than £40.

Can Johnny strike a deal, or will he leave empty-handed?

Don't get upset with me.

In an antique shop in Beaumaris, Anglesey, Johnny is haggling over a set

of decorative Indian arches.

But dealer Trish is giving him a run for his money.

Don't get upset with me. It's not worth 50.

It's worth more than 40.

Well, halfway.

45.

OK, 45.

Haggle down £20 less than the asking price.

These are miniature versions of the carved balcony panels, once found across

Mughala and Rajput palaces in India, designed to let royal women observe

daily life unseen.

I have woken up, thanks to my partner, to the Polynesian antiques, and Indian

antiques especially.

I'm learning, I'm buying.

Maybe I'll end up buying bigger pieces, but for now, they're just small and mini

statements.

This... It's gorgeous.

I don't know if it's been repurposed.

Indian army bench.

All that's happened to it is that the paint's worn off from... Yeah, but the

paint's worn off. Bums on seats.

I said 200, I was about them, but I know what you're going to say.

Go on.

You're going to say 180, aren't you?

The bench, I was blindsided by it.

Just a fabulous, fabulous piece.

Now, let's talk about the decoy in the room.

Is this legit?

It's a real decoy of a coot.

About 1,900 in date.

What's the op-amp?

160.

Don't think you're asking over the odds for that.

I know, it's just selling them. I've bought them before and I've not sold

them. You've sold it to the wrong people, that's why.

I think it might sell online.

I'll give you the 160.

You've been good to me today.

Thank you.

It's dealers.

Dealers of grace.

And when you feel like you've earned the respect, there's no better feeling in

the world.

Johnny's coming away from Beaumaris with a bumper haul of quick-sell small and a

couple of larger pieces to help restock the shop.

Got really good next to walk-out pieces.

Pieces that I think online we're going to sell out.

It's been a really successful trip. Johnny's already sold one, which is

brilliant. He didn't even have to take it out of the shop and he sold it here.

All in all, first day back, confidence is high.

Back at Dagfield.

Johnny and Bev are unloading the latest haul.

I want to put that word to show off the legs.

I am getting more and more excited about stocking the shop. Oh, I do like that,

that lock back there. I knew you would.

The next job is to price everything up.

I'm getting good at valuing stuff, but now it's value it as a business, don't

value it as a passion project.

So Johnny's given me a list, so I've just got my price list here for all of

the items that we've brought back from Anglesey.

We've got the Ice Cream Lady.

She's going on at £1.85.

I've got to ask you enough to keep the shop open, keep the lights on. So on

other dealers' advice, 68% to 72% mark off.

You're not taking a mickey, you're just going, that's what it costs in time and

expense to source this.

We've got the coots at 270.

Apparently they go really, really well in America. So this is an item that he

definitely wants to go online.

Originating in North America, decoys used by hunters to attract wildfowl are

an early example of folk art.

The most coveted being by Crowell and Lincoln.

The Tizer sign, we've got that one on at 600.

Enamel signs like this 1930s original are highly collectible, although it's

getting harder to spot the real deal from lower-value reproductions.

Subjects like soft drinks, tobacco and moting items known as Petroliana are

amongst the most sought after.

And then we've got the lovely little metal safe box with its original key at

42.

This cast iron safe box is a classic smalls item.

Affordable, easy to display, easy to walk away with and easy to replace.

We've got one more item to do, which is the bench for 300.

Benches like this were produced in the late 19th and early 20th century for the

British Indian Army. Because modern teak is fast grown and less dense, colonial

era teak is particularly desirable.

because it was grown slowly and is more durable.

With the latest stock priced up, including John Ceramic... Right.

It's time for the next important task.

The shop sign.

Whereabouts do you want it?

On the front.

Johnny is called in the Dagfield Cavalry.

Dave. I'm Dave.

I've got charm, but weak arms.

See you.

Right, I'm lined up here now.

Oh, it feels real again.

Wow, wow.

Leave it like that. I like it like that.

Are we ready? Yep.

Oh, look at that.

Let's step back.

Admire the handiwork.

Oh, isn't it weird seeing it back in place?

Right.

Vintage Vegas.

Thank you.

Thanks, you both, for your efforts.

Right.

Lovely store.

With the shop sign up and the mid-century modern corner now taking

shape... Oh, it's looking fabulous.

..it's all hands on deck with final preparations before opening.

How are we going on with the shop? I think slower than some people would

like. We get a wiggle on, then?

Madam, I am setting out my stall.

It's like any good piece of art.

It'll never be finished.

That's all right, isn't it? Yeah, they fit perfect there. Great.

What we put out, everything is pinkly thought through.

Ooh, is that too macabre?

It's a work in progress.

Oh, yeah, that looks... No.

No. But so far, pardon the pun, it's looking like we're meaning business.

But Johnny has one final item to draw people to the shop.

It's a big one. This is something that, if this doesn't set a stall out, nothing

will. It definitely says vintage Vegas.

I think we've put more thought into the interior this time. In terms of front

and shop, it's got to be standout.

This is going to be a proper... It must weigh.

I know.

It's pump.

Ooh, look at this!

Man, look at me.

The Walter's fab, innit? Yeah.

Johnny's Fiesta Résistance is an original 1970s fairground Walter

carriage.

Oh, there we go!

For the last four years, it's gathered dust in storage, but now has a new home

in front of the shop.

I've got a 150th birthday.

Slightly opposite right, please, buddy.

I was in lockdown.

I was on my own.

And I... I dare say I'm going to fix up a water.

Bob-omb!

If it doesn't achieve a sale, I think it's going to be our little... Even if

it's a communal area for all of us.

It's wonderful.

Beautiful. It says everything that we're trying to do in the shop.

We're back, baby.

We are back.

But there's one more Dagfield's neighbour Johnny's dying to catch up

with. John Eggleston from Dusty Gems.

Don't, before you start, just don't. We said about making an impression outside

the store, but that's an impression, isn't it?

That will draw people into your shop.

It's different this time. You're bringing down the neighbourhood. Proper

dealer this time.

Eh? Oh, I can't believe I'm going to say this.

Wheeler deal.

Oh, no, you didn't. Oh, yes, you did.

Vintage Bakers has got to stay open for good. If it doesn't, that'll be the

reminder I'm leaving behind.

You know where that's going?

Where? To you in my will.

Oh, thank you.

Joking aside, Johnny wants to say a special thank you to dealer and mentor

John.

Got some for you.

No way.

Yeah. Oh, thank you so much. And I think it's a nice example.

It is.

French, early 19th century confit pot.

Southwestern French.

I'm overcome with emotion.

Hey, bring it in.

It's good to be back.

Thank you. It's good to see you.

Start of a new adventure. I know.

A new adventure that begins tomorrow.

when Johnny's little shop of antique opens its doors once again.

Yeah, they look nice there.

Johnny will be ready.

The shop will be almost ready.

God, we've got some really decent ceramics here. Yeah.

We'll be tweaking it on the day, I'm sure, but, yeah, I think everybody's

just ready to go.

Right.

Let's get selling.

It's the morning of the grand reopening of Johnny Vegas' little shop of

antiques. That's the wrong price, Doug, that's the coup.

Johnny, sorry, quickly, there's just one thing not priced.

That lamp at the end there.

And it's all hands on deck.

What are you putting in it here, if anything?

Well, nothing, it's just at the minute what I've got to put in it.

Already the customers are lining up outside.

We've had quite a crowd gathering.

I think the waltz and everything else, I think news has got out a bit more. Last

time we were untested. I think now that we've got a rep as a shop, it's going to

be a lot more funky.

But we'll see.

We'll see.

We need to do something with that shell because it just ain't cutting the

mustard. I'm hoping it's looking full enough.

There you go.

It's opening day. You've got to start somewhere, haven't you?

We're building up on quality stock.

I hope they'll see that.

But I'm cocking myself.

With Johnny determined to make the shop a permanent venture, he has one more

surprise up his sleeve.

So, what do you think?

Nice. Yeah, I like it. Love it.

Really? Is it embroidered, yeah? I've had them made.

Staff uniform.

Just gives us a bit of an identity that we, again, mean business.

Yeah, black T-shirt's good for me.

It's got me through the past 30 years.

But they can't possibly reopen without the shop's official mascot.

A little friend.

Last year's star item.

Thirsty Bear.

He was such a hit. I've had more offers.

And he's back on the counter, and it sets us out. This is what we do. We buy

quality items that people want to take home with them and cherish.

And you, you're number one, my friend.

Right, let's get ready to open.

And you, get ready to gently rumble.

Right, let's get to work.

Hello!

Well, aren't you a patient bunch?

First day opening, right down to the line.

Thanks for being here. And welcome to Little Shop of Antiques.

Welcome to the inside of my head.

It'd be nice to get a few big, tricky items under my belt.

Do you like our fox?

They are very vintage.

They're very flexible.

Ceramics are one of the smalls I definitely think will go.

There's a gorgeous little picture that I love over there.

That is our corner of Puddles Toy.

Let's empty shelves and refill them.

Johnny's keen to see how his latest stock from his first buying trip in

Beaumaris on Anglesey will go down with his customers.

Got it from a cracky dealer in Bournemouth.

Lovely colour, innit? Lovely. And it might have had just the bit of repair

work, but I think the key's original, I'm pretty sure. And the inside's

lovely. Oh, superb. Brilliant. Is it cash or card?

Yeah, cash.

Cash. £40, please.

Oh, that's a misprint.

The shop has only just opened, and Johnny's bagged his first sale.

The small walkout items are already paying off.

I'm thrilled.

Are you selling it, yeah? It's gorgeous, yeah. He's one of my new one-to-watch

artists. Have you read the provenance on the table there?

Johnny is showcasing the pottery bought from Johnny Nanglesey in a new section

of the shop called Meet the Maker.

I study ceramics. I want to promote ceramics.

I'll miss it, but I'm happy that it's going home here.

And it's not long before more ceramics are being snapped up. So, 4 of 15,

Johnny? He's flying out there.

Last year, 95% of the ceramics that are put out didn't sell.

Now they're shifted.

Sweet piece.

Sweet, sweet piece. Again,

our favourite wealthy artist.

Hopefully, it's in stride with what's affordable, what's walkout.

The colours.

I'd like to think as well it's the design of the shop.

Okay, bye.

Ceramics are not the only items catching customers' eyes.

Popular lady.

The ice cream is getting a lot of attention.

What's on it? £1.85.

I haven't got a price in mind.

£1.40.

Too low, mate.

When it goes, it will go for the price I think it deserves, but it's not going

for much less.

Make it £1.60.

£1.50 and I'll do it.

No.

I don't want to, I really don't want to go any more than that. Okay. I know it's

not, it's not original, but it's still a great piece.

But the opera so far, just don't, it wouldn't make it worthwhile.

Thanks anyway.

But thanks for, thanks for your pay. Thanks a lot.

Dave, Dave, Dave, it's all kicking off. Right, that's it.

Hi mate, how you doing?

Good to see you. Good.

Lovely little thing that. She used it as a shop tool.

I don't know what age there is on it, but that wasn't made in the shed last

week.

Forty-five.

With dealer Trish's till sold, Johnny seems to have his eye in with his latest

Anglesey haul.

He's a coot and he's a proper legitante.

Well, they are.

Yeah.

I can see what you've got.

It was a sure idea.

It's 15.

And it's another seven quid profit thanks to one of Johnny's Anglesey

Smalls.

What's that? You're buying a whoopee cushion?

Oh, you can have that.

Oh, Johnny said you can have it.

The first day might be drawing to a close.

Oh, my pleasure.

But Johnny still has time for one last deal.

I'm interested in that little Indian wooden...

Oh, yeah.

A decorative piece.

And if you want to, you can put a medal behind it. If you want to do it as a

frame, you can.

Or just put things on the shelf. They probably would put little deities or

something behind it.

I could do you 50 on it.

And that would be the absolute death on it. I'll do that.

Brilliant.

Thank you very much. Bye-bye.

I think we can call that last deal of the day, won't you think?

And after a hectic day back-selling, while neighbours Dave and Bird cook up a

celebratory storm to welcome Johnny and co home, it's time to shut up shop and

take stock.

I'm buzzed, to be quite honest.

It restored me first in that what I'm buying, I'm buying for the right

reasons. This looks amazing.

Johnny's got so much more confidence.

Yeah, Vintage Vegas is back.

Open for business.

I'm really proud of Johnny.

Stuff he's buying, people are absolutely loving, and they're flying off the

shelves, so that speaks for itself.

If I can keep emptying my shelves every time we open the doors, it means we

stand a chance of staying open full time.

Not a pop-up, not a hobby.

Open for them.

The adventure continues.

Johnny Vegas' Little Shop of Antiques returns next Tuesday night at nine, new

and exclusive to Quest.

A treasured boxing belt is rather on the ropes next night, though, in the repair

shop.