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Old 01-16-2022, 12:23 AM   #21
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I have not been to a live Mecum or Barett-Jackson auction, but I thought you have to prove some type of financial viability before you're allowed to have a paddle. That's all that should be asked.

If being a shill is a business, that $150 ain't going to stop them if they can make a tidy profit.

I'm of the opinion that all of these reality and non-stop Barret-Jackson auction shows are only feeding this crazy notion.

I know others may not agree, but the 20-25% consignment fee and other related fees the auction houses charge should leave plenty of meat on the bone for them to make their money. They don't need it on the back of interested parties.
You have to present a bank letter guaranteeing your highest bid.
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Old 01-16-2022, 01:08 AM   #22
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If any of you are going let us know what going on, like what they sell for. Letter from bank no problem first got this pass my wife and that a problem.
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Old 01-16-2022, 03:02 PM   #24
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Old Redneck Seems we have the same problem
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Old 01-16-2022, 05:53 PM   #25
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Old 01-17-2022, 12:07 AM   #26
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The bidder's registration fee keeps it real for serious bidders only.
The proof-of-funds weeds out the non-serious bidders.

A "serious bidder" is going to be willing to pay whatever their own personal maximum is, regardless of whether other "serious bidders" or non-serious bidders caused it to be reached. Everyone is looking for a bargain, even "serious bidders".

Shills hired by the auction company aren't going to be affected by the registration fee or a proof-of-funds requirement.

Charging $150 just for the "pleasure" of bidding from one's home computer is just a money grab.
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The proof-of-funds weeds out the non-serious bidders.

A "serious bidder" is going to be willing to pay whatever their own personal maximum is, regardless of whether other "serious bidders" or non-serious bidders caused it to be reached. Everyone is looking for a bargain, even "serious bidders".

Shills hired by the auction company aren't going to be affected by the registration fee or a proof-of-funds requirement.

Charging $150 just for the "pleasure" of bidding from one's home computer is just a money grab.

Auctions are a business that serves a need, and they are very good at what they do. They have a magnetism that turns spectators into bidders, and they use every tool at their disposal to do exactly that. Shills are a reality in the business of auctions and for that matter, in the business of sales of all manner of products from snake oil to real estate.
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Old 01-17-2022, 07:59 AM   #28
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Auctions are a business that serves a need, and they are very good at what they do. They have a magnetism that turns spectators into bidders, and they use every tool at their disposal to do exactly that. Shills are a reality in the business of auctions and for that matter, in the business of sales of all manner of products from snake oil to real estate.
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Old 01-17-2022, 09:31 AM   #29
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"Charging $150 just for the "pleasure" of bidding from one's home computer is just a money grab."

It's a business interested in maximizing revenue. They do what the market will bear. It's a way of getting some revenue from non-bidders. They make the rules. We can either participate or not as we choose.
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Old 01-17-2022, 09:39 AM   #30
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It's a business interested in maximizing revenue. They do what the market will bear. It's a way of getting some revenue from non-bidders. They make the rules. We can either participate or not as we choose.
I agree
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Old 01-17-2022, 12:33 PM   #31
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The proof-of-funds weeds out the non-serious bidders.

A "serious bidder" is going to be willing to pay whatever their own personal maximum is, regardless of whether other "serious bidders" or non-serious bidders caused it to be reached. Everyone is looking for a bargain, even "serious bidders".

Shills hired by the auction company aren't going to be affected by the registration fee or a proof-of-funds requirement.

Charging $150 just for the "pleasure" of bidding from one's home computer is just a money grab.
I agree.
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Old 01-18-2022, 11:20 AM   #32
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Where's "TJ"??? NOT seeing a "37"
Rock, Check and see if there's a red '40 fordor or a Folkstone Gray '40 fordor. I went east to several meets and it may have been one of the '40 fordors also. Both were deluxes
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Old 01-18-2022, 12:51 PM   #33
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Rock, Check and see if there's a red '40 fordor or a Folkstone Gray '40 fordor. I went east to several meets and it may have been one of the '40 fordors also. Both were deluxes
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Look at post #12, I posted a few pictures......"maybe" a folkstone grey 40 behind the "modern" T-Bird. ANYWAY sorry our paths didn't cross. FUNNY, everyone is "WOW-ing" over but just a smattering of the whole collection you and I had the privilege of seeing....I wonder what the comments would have been had they seen it in it's entirety.


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Old 01-26-2022, 10:37 PM   #34
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Upon watching it on line, a perfect example of why you should never EVER sell your car at an auction…
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Old 01-27-2022, 12:10 AM   #35
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Thorne’s 41 Ford Convertible went for $25,000! Frame off restoration. What a steal!

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Old 01-27-2022, 11:12 AM   #36
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More sales prices. 34 Victoria 27.5k,39 Merc Conv 35k, 39 Woody 65k, 39 delux coupe 35k, 53 Vicki 30k, 35 3 window 47.5k, 40 Merc convert 37.5k, 40 Ford Convert 43k, 37 coupe 21k!!!!! Wow. 36 convert 47.5, 51 Merc 42.5, 52 Merc 22k!!!, 36 3 window 45k, 38 convertible 37.5k, 37 club coupe 40k. I believe all of these were frame off restorations. Some very good deals were had.
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Old 01-27-2022, 11:56 AM   #37
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That about where they should be. I wonder what the 32, 3 Window sold for.
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Old 01-27-2022, 12:49 PM   #38
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The 32 3W hammered at 50
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Old 01-27-2022, 01:16 PM   #39
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It also has the Euro hood sides
Here are some of the hammer results:
32 roadster $85K
32 phaeton $60K
32 5W $45K
33 Cabrio $65K
34 3W $49,5K
34 5W $42,5K

34 Vicky $27,5K
35 3W $47,5K
36 3W $45K

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Old 01-27-2022, 01:22 PM   #40
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If it was good as it looked that a nice buy. Do you know who got it?
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