Testimonials

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Quotes from TV producers, critics & fans, fund-raisers and others.

-“Thank you for applying to be an expert on Bargain Hunt and Flog It!

Unfortunately, on this occasion, you have not been selected…………” Aug.02.

+“I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your help for organising Bargain Hunt’s filming of the Christmas Special.  You did a great job with the auctioneer chat with David, especially as this was your first time on Bargain Hunt.  Speaking on behalf of the production team, crew, contestants and experts, we all had an enjoyable couple of days filming at Golding Young.  Your team were extremely helpful and everyone made us feel welcome. The Christmas Special programme will be broadcast on Christmas Day at 3.40pm - BBC 1……………” Dec.02.

+ “I am delighted that you have kindly agreed to be an expert on Bargain Hunt following the successful show recorded at Golding Young. We all very much look forward to working with you again at the Donington Fair.”Jan.02.

? “Donington Vicars.. I am extremely pleased with the finished film.. total loss of £34; so in effect your team won!” Mar.03

- “I see we have a new expert on Bargain Hunt called Colin Young.  He has absolutely nothing to bring to the programme and should be XXXXXXX……”Apr.03.

-“ I agree he is rubbish.. I thought he might re-appear after seeing him Christmas day.” Apr.03.

? “And profits too! I hope the experience was worthwhile.” Sep.03.

?“I would put sugar in the petrol tank of the motorcycle of that wonderful Colin Young… Perhaps he could break down along the A34 in his leathers.. I wouldn’t wait ‘til Christmas.. I could pull his cracker straight away..”Nov.03.

-“On this fiction, Colin Young based his statement that the vase was “similar to a design of Archibald Knox”.  Seen the pattern book, has he?  I very much doubt it!”Jan.04.

+ “Bargain Hunt is now the second longest running antiques programme….its winning formula is due in large part to your contribution....Thanks to you and all our Experts”Aug.04.

+ “Thank you for being guest auctioneer at Kent Auction Galleries on ‘Lives’. You were terrific! Thanks, too, for being an expert at Rye… you’re a complete star!”Oct.04.

+ “Thank you for hosting Bargain Hunt ‘Live’. We had two fantastic days..the shows look terrific, reaching audiences of two million.. Great Stuff!” Nov.04

+ “Your enthusiasm and hard work are truly appreciated… I want to thank you on behalf of all the team for being such great fun to work with” Dec.04.

-“..the heave-ho!  Isn’t it about the BBC dropped Colin Young...  I have never seen such a tight fisted… Grantham, the birthplace of Thatcher, an exponent of “thrift”.. the message taken  to extremes!”Dec.04.

+“Where as some auctioneers (like my particular favourite Colin Young, an “expert” on today’s programme incidentally) will soldier on squeezing the extra £2 here and there out of ditherers.”Feb.05

-“Why does that woman that sits next to Colin Young laugh at every one of his “so called funny comments?”  She must have heard them all before ……….. I know I have!”Feb.05

+“Bargain Hunt’s auction today would have pleased………but what happened to the Durex signs??  Surely they were not “pulled” by the BBC as they were allowed in the programme in the first place and gave everyone a bit of a laugh.  One can only assume, therefore, that ……… for fear of offending the “old dear’s” amongst the punters.”Feb.05.

+ “How is Colin ‘packet of three’ Young?” Feb.05.

+ “Perhaps some auctioneers prefer the withdrawal method on their lots!” Mar.05

+ “So what makes Bargain Hunt with Tim Wonnacott so superior.. The genuineness of  TW. Today’s second swap option scene (by Colin Young) was an example. The humour and laughter over swapping the 4-piece silver set for a gaudy glass fish was beautiful. They honestly couldn’t stop laughing and the laughter was genuine and for good reason..”Oct.05.

+ “I agree, the fish thing was one of the funniest moments of the entire life of the show.”Oct.05

- “I am only using experts nearest to the venues to keep costs down..” (New series  producer for Pinocchio?). Jan.06.

+ “The best of the lot.  I like Colin Young as an auctioneer.  He is quick and efficient.  He knows how to “work” a crowd and is witty and down to earth.”Apr.06

+“I have found him more than willing to support any approach in supporting various charity auctions I have helped to co-ordinate and promote” Jun. 06

+  “Louth Branch of RNLI warmly welcomed auctioneers Colin Young and Jan Squires, on two occasions recently, to raise funds through their Antiques Evenings. We may well call on their expertise again as their subjects are adaptable and very entertaining. Thank you both for supporting our cause. We all enjoyed your being with us.” Oct.06.

+ “His professional, light humoured approach to these events is a winning combination. So much so, that I am asked if Colin Young is coming, you can rely on our support” Dec. 06.

+ “Colin..  is very much respected in the way he has been willing to put himself out to support the three charities I am involved with. He and fellow auctioneer Jan Squires have both given their professional expertise time and again to support these worthy causes doing Charity Auctions &  Antique Roadshows - Keep up the good work.” Feb. 07.

+“Fantastic, couldn’t get more spot on. Thanks Colin!” Mar. 07

+“Thanks to you, Jan, and all of your staff at Golding Young on behalf of the whole Dickinson’s Real Deal team. You were so accommodating to us yesterday and have put in so much hard work over the last month or so. You made our jobs much easier by meeting all of our needs and being so quick and efficient” Apr. 07

+“You and your team have been absolutely fantastic! I have seen the rushes from the day and all of the hard work has paid off on screen!” Apr. 07.

+"We held a "Curious Curios" dinner event with Colin as guest speaker.  His talk about the antiques world and television was received with great enthusiasm…the evening was a huge success both socially and financially due in the main to Colin's warm, friendly manner and expertise.  As organiser I found him generous, flexible, totally "on the ball" and thoroughly professional.” May. 07.

+ “You were all so friendly and made the whole production run so smoothly – The Bargain Hunt Team.” Sept. 07.

+ “We ran an antiques themed evening in London with Colin which attracted over 90 people and feedback from the public has been amazing. Everyone had a delightful evening and as well as giving some tips on becoming an antiques expert, Colin provided some humorous and knowledgeable anecdotes on the world of antiques,  auctioneering and of course ‘Bargain Hunt’. We were very impressed by Colin’s style and professionalism and the time he took to chat to everyone at the evening which contributed to its success.  We’d like to have him back next year. Recommended!”. Nov. 07.

- “I don’t deal with things like my wife. I’ll break your f****** legs! (NB. Bad debtor. Sadly, under the Communications Act 2006 this is only an £80 fine.) Jul. 08

- “there appears to be a problem. You should be paying me out because you are on the TV.” Apr. 08.

- “the excruciatingly embarrassing spectacle of David Barby and Colin Young singing "I Feel Pretty " ! ! ! Colin was obviously mortified, but Mr. Barby ...” Aug. 08.

? “Colin Young in leathers, phew, rub me down with the Radio Times!” Aug. 08

+ “Your professionalism and light hearted manner is always a winning formula at our MIND charity auctions. Thanks for your continued support.” Oct. 08

+ “I've said it before, Colin seems to be a real nice guy and is one of the best, if not the best, auctioneers I've seen”. Feb. 09.

+ “I think you are great, Colin, so keep up the good work on Bargain Hunt etc., You are my fav auctioneer!. And valuer!.” Feb. 09.