"I just wish it wasn't with our lamp," she remarks dryly. She looks more upset at the idea of people being swindled of their money then her lamp being hawked off. Really, she's fine seeing it there out of reach.

At this point what other use does it have besides it being one of important sentimental value to her?

Er. Anyways-- "I take it that you're not one of those people? Hoping to give him a taste of his own medicine or see if there's anything really worth your pounds?"