Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

Nice demonstration of dexterity.

But it's a pity that it looks like traders are just abusing them.

It looks like the craftsman gets very little for his perfectly done work.

This spin-off from 'Salvage Hunters' takes what is fleetingly shown in the latter and shows the talents of Drew's team of restorers in their workshops. Each program shows two or more projects, some requiring the expertise of several specialists to put back into shape. Predominantly furniture-orientated so don't expect to see many other collectable items. Beautifully photographed and slickly edited, each episode will have you toasting the talent of those who keep Drew in business.

In general, although it should be interesting, I generally end up thinking why bother. Some old wooden drawer unit or a garden ornament, specialists spending a huge amount of time and effort. At the end of the day its still an old drawer unit etc. It's not as though the pieces are historically worth restoring, just everyday stuff, that they then try and sell at an inflated price. The whole premise seems a bit pointless.

Enjoyable and interesting for the most part.

The prices and effort of the restorers do not seem to make any sense though. Unless these experts work for pennies per hour, the original cost + restoration/fabrication + profit compared to the expected sale price doesn't add up.

I would really like to hear the actual cost of the restoration work, which is suspiciously and noticeably never mentioned. That it is not takes a lot away from my interest in the projects as it feels 'faked' and dishonest.

Since IMDB wants more characters, I would like to mention Ruth the gilder. Someone please use her for narration. Her voice and mannerisms are enchanting.