flabbergast

However, one investor told BBC Sport they would be "flabbergasted" if any of those who had agreed to buy a franchise would pull out at this stage.

"Talk about people being flabbergasted and gobsmacked," he recalls.

Accompanied by antiques dealer, Jason Sallam, when Wells saw about 12 of the silver coins spread out on a table he was flabbergasted.

He said he was "absolutely flabbergasted" when he heard his family butcher, which opened 50 years ago, had won.

Jessica, who bought a flat there in 2007, said the she was "flabbergasted" by the hike, due to come into effect in April, adding: "They're asking for more than what we get rent."