BAT-crazy prices and a 29 phaeton

[ModelA29]

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Just remember this. If you want to sell your car, BAT usually will not dissapoint. Great place to sell.

If they deem your car worthy of being sold on their site.

[petew]

I've sold 4 cars on BAT , great venue. For $99.00 you get yourself world wide exposure .
Take about 100 pictures do a cold start video , a driving video and you are good to go .
The hardest part of the process is getting them to agree to a reserve that you are happy with. I also had good luck with a no reserve auction but it was a popular model car with a strong following so the risk was low.
Yes you can spend the $400 and have them take the pictures but honestly it is not difficult to do yourself .
As for the 29 that is being discussed here I don't believe that you could duplicate that car for the selling price .
Go out and price a quality paint job , complete interior and a fresh engine the numbers are staggering and that doesn't even count what you would pay for a restorable car.
Yes you could do it on the cheap but it wouldn't look as nice as that car does.
Just my opinion , all of the folks that have posted have made some valid points.

Pete

[Jeff/Illinois]

I say if the seller is happy, and the buyer is happy, what's not to like? It's not my money, I didn''t have any dog in that fight, so what do I care?

I can't count the times I have walked away from a sale, thinking 'Well THAT went too high' and then at a later date, thinking back, I think 'I should have bought that!!'

You know the old saying about an auction. You didn't pay too much, you just bought it too early.

Very true. And as a non-Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer man-I- about- died survivor, if ya want it, BUY IT baby time and life are slipping by pretty fast Money isn't all that important. Except for those guys paying six figures for the first generation Ford Broncos. Now THAT is nuts!!!!

[old31]

Other than the color, I think that Phaeton is worth 29k. It is clean and well done inside and out. Not my cup of tea but that's ok.

[Shiloh]

It’s funny to read folks dicker over what someone else spends their money on. About like having neighbors that tell you what to do with the land you bought, and pay taxes on….

[Model A Ron]

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Originally Posted by ronn

time to start selling on BAT

29 phaeton with tons wrong just went for 29k. ouch!

Tell me about it....should have sold for $39,000.00

[Model A Ron]

With my 29 Phaeton being in better shape with a Mitchel over drive, F100 box, and new radials just to name a few I sure would not let her go for $29,000. It would take a lot more as I have my car well sorted. She is not for sale but if someone offered $39,000 I would not take it.

We just went through 40 to 45% inflation and Model A Prices have not caught up yet.....expect prices to go up sharply in the next few years.

In my opinion the buying power of 25k a few years back is now $36,250.....sad but true and its not over yet.

[ronn]

Model A Ron, your boy on BAT just listed a roadster.


you guys should be able to bid this one up over 50k



Step right up folks.............!

[Model A Ron]

Originally Posted by ronn

Model A Ron, your boy on BAT just listed a roadster.


you guys should be able to bid this one up over 50k



Step right up folks.............!

I hope it goes for over 60k......post the listing for us

[ronn]

1930 Ford Model A Roadster on BaT

Hi Ron!

This 1930 Ford Model A Roadster is now live on BaT. Click the link below to check it out.

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[alexiskai]

Originally Posted by Model A Ron

regardless what they tell us inflation is at a minimum 40 to 45% so now back to the Phaeton

$20,000 in 2020 is now $29,000 in 2023 thanks to 45% inflation

Originally Posted by Model A Ron

We just went through 40 to 45% inflation and Model A Prices have not caught up yet.....expect prices to go up sharply in the next few years.

This isn't how inflation works and it's not how collectibles markets work either. If it were possible to bet against this claim I'd put up $1,000 (in 2020 dollars).

[ronn]

Im with you Alex


anyone want to buy a Hummel?


antiques as a whole is dying off. Young people arent interested in Sunday sterling ware or Lennox china.
foam plates and plastic cups are the norm today............

[31a]

I am very happy for the seller and if the buyer is satisfied, I am glad he got what he wanted. We can sit on the sideline and second gues s both sides, but in the end it appears both got what they wanted. Does anyone on this site aware of anyone personally who has used this site? I have a 29 station wagon I am considering listening on this site but am concerned. with the validity of the site. Thanks

[alexiskai]

Originally Posted by 31a

Does anyone on this site aware of anyone personally who has used this site? I have a 29 station wagon I am considering listening on this site but am concerned. with the validity of the site. Thanks

They are legit; I think several folks on here have sold there. I have a friend locally who sold his VW bug on BaT last month. But you have to apply to list there and they don't accept all applications.

[ronn]

31A if you go to the site, you will instantly see its no mom and pop. BAT came up with a venue
despite Hemmings and ebay and the like and they blow out a lot of cars.
Of course it has a ton of dealers on there and understand many cars dont sell through, as reserves are set.
It works out extremely well for sellers and buyers in general, pay full boat. Really no diff then going to Barret Jackson or Mecum, except you dont have to take your car and all of the expensives involved. Sellers pay a set fee and buyers get a pretty large fee in the end if they win.

[David in San Antonio]

My brother bought three cars in Bring A Trailer. It’s legit. The best part is any time a bid comes in during the final 2 minutes of the auction the deadline is extended by an additional 2 minutes. This prevents “snipers” using software to outbid you by a tiny amount in the last quarter-second before you get a chance to respond. This is good for both the seller, who gets a higher price, and the buyer if they really want that specific car. The auctions run a week or more which gives the buyer a chance to see the car in person or hire a local shop to inspect it in advance. And sometimes the commenters are true marque experts and ask the right questions and critique the car being offered. On the other hand there is often meaningless chatter and gross misinformation fro people who have read stuff in the internet but have no firsthand knowledge to back up their strong opinions. Imagine that!

[ronn]

Looks like the seller had trouble pushing up this roadster..........


21k final sale, which is about right.

[Dodge]

There's a Butt for every seat......

[jack backer]

Originally Posted by ronn

Im with you Alex


anyone want to buy a Hummel?


antiques as a whole is dying off. Young people arent interested in Sunday sterling ware or Lennox china.
foam plates and plastic cups are the norm today............

Mid Century Modern is hot right now.. Atomic stuff

[ronn]

Mid Century Modern is hot right now.. Atomic stuff





true dat. along with the same period cars.........


brass is diving, unless its a Mercer or a Stutz