Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

So, Steve, how ya gonna spend that 375G you made for that ugly Corvette? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/laugh.gif

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Are the auction results posted anywhere yet?

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

How about the Tin Indian and the Nicholson 65 Comet?

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

The '70 GTO Judge Tin Indian was 'no sale' I believe at $325 and the Nicholson '65 was 'no sale' at $800

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Tempest pair was a no sale

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

I think it takes a few days before results are posted

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

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Tempest pair was a no sale

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Thanks. Did they stay with the 'his and his' angle, or try 'em separately?

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

They stayed together on them. Amazing cars.

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Anyone else notice how many foreign..i.e. Canadian,bidders were participating in the bidding this year?
I met more french speaking enthusiasts there this year then ever before.
That canuck currency exchange is talking,and rightly so.

..Man it's Hot!

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

So far, I have shot 250+ pics, so anyone with special request, let me know. I am headed over there now for a few hours.

NJSteve: I better just burn you your owna disc!PM me your mailing address.

Good to see lots of sYc Members! Great time indeed.

BA

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Did anyone happen to catch the prices on the original paint 64,65,66 GTO's, especially the red 66?
Thanks, Jim

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Any sales on the hemi cars? the blue 71?

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Did anyone see how the red 69 Z28 JL8 car did?

Red 69 Z28 JL8

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Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Anyone know how the bidding closed on John Platania's Douglass Yenko? Sale/No-sale?

Rich

PS. John...after stumbling into your sale at the annual Car-B-Q, WASSUP. Is this 'fire sale' season? LOL

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

No sale re:John's yenko

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Any info on the Sat. morning '70Z Camaro / Mulsanne Blue?

Thanks.

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

John is broke.......

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

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John is broke.......

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Rumor is...John has decided to dispose of all of his Chevy's and replace them with Mopars. (see Sublime 6-Pack 4-speed Challenger R/T) https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif

BA

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

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Anyone know how the bidding closed on John Platania's Douglass Yenko? Sale/No-sale?

Rich

PS. John...after stumbling into your sale at the annual Car-B-Q, WASSUP. Is this 'fire sale' season? LOL

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I believe it bid to 210k

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Red JL8 Z was bid to 120k I believe it was a no sale

Blue 71 Hemi Cuda bid to 290k no sale

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

I traded the time there for a "quality time" get away with my wife, no kids... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Any indication of the overall sell/unsold ratio?

Anyone want to speculate as to what was up, down, holding their own?

Thanks! ~Patrick

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

I think I heard Friday was 60-70% percent sale range ? Things seemed fine to me. I did meet someone on the hotel elevator that had come to the auction for the first time last year and bought a Boss 302. He brought it back to sell this year and he was worried about a down market. It was clear to me that this guy read a wall street type article over a year ago and bought the car purely as a investment. He did not strike me as a car enthusiast, just a speculator. I don't mind if he doesn't make any money.

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Up until Saturday around noon 55.8% of the cars sold. Some very nice cars and great time! I am sure that percentage may have increased as the quality of cars did?!

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Any idea what the blue 396 70 nova with 8000 miles went for?

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

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I think I heard Friday was 60-70% percent sale range ? Things seemed fine to me. I did meet someone on the hotel elevator that had come to the auction for the first time last year and bought a Boss 302. He brought it back to sell this year and he was worried about a down market. It was clear to me that this guy read a wall street type article over a year ago and bought the car purely as a investment. He did not strike me as a car enthusiast, just a speculator. I don't mind if he doesn't make any money.

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If you don't love 'em don't buy 'em...'cause up or down doesn't matter when you can still enjoy owning them. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif Overall sounds like it was a good auction, sad to have missed it (not really https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif).

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

another perspective of the Mecum experience.

http://www.pontiacregistry.com/membe...rticle_300.pdf

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

------Thats got to be the highest recorded sale of a 66 2+2 I have ever heard of. I cant believe that this fella wasnt jumping for joy. Too bad he got there a bit late and ran into the one employee that was a bit stressed out, but "stuff" happens, and Im sure that this one person probably got thru that brief period and was a warm and cuddly fella the rest of the weekend.........Bill S

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

I wish I had a world record sale to complain about. No doubt the auction scene can be a very taxing experience to both new and experienced participants alike.

In my 20 years of experience with Mecum, they have continued to improve their program and are with out a doubt one of the premier Car Auctions in the world.

800 cars is no small feat!

1) Complaining that a car was sold for more than your reserve and possibly a world record? (Only Colin can do that!)

2) Express Check in had a very early Deadline, it is not just about having all the paperwork done.

Like all of us who rely on technology, Mecum is not an exception. There were some computer operational issues, beyond Mecum's control, which may have slowed things down a bit, in the office.

3) Showing up late, when the Mecum Staff was focused on the Party/Event? They were still there to accommodate, but check in was officially over at 6:00pm?

4) Complaining that it took a few hours to get their money and paperwork? (This individaul has certainly never sold a car at other auctions where 30-45 days is the norm to get paid)?

5) All spaces inside and outside tents are accounted for, if you didn't pay for the privilege of having your car inside, I don't see a valid complaint about moving a car to a location where it doesn't belong, just to clean it?


You can always find something to complain about, but I would say mission accommplished in this senario!

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

I think the instant payment thing is great. We had cars checked in and in the building within one hour of arrival.

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Stefano,You said it all,thanks

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Stefano nailed it. My take on this guy is that he has never been to an auction?

I had 12 cars at the sale and was told the Showcase or feature cars had to be there preferably on Wednesday but no later than noon on Thursday. So you show up 4 hours late and get mad that you had to wait to get somebody to help? Try that at Barrett-Jackson and see how they work with you!

Mecum is a great company, be that as it may, I have not noticed them being able to influence the weather. So if this fellow had his car outside (where the humidity is apparently magically lower that it is under an OPEN tent?) and it would have rained, then he would have been mad that those mean Mecum guys got his car wet.

800+ cars and a mainly volunteer ground crew, hey, one must be somewhat understanding. That's an awful lot of cars. Or, to put it this way, 800+ guys who all have "the best car in the auction" and want their needs/demands/paperwork/money/gate passes/freebies NOW!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

As for the auction company not working the bids or trying to get reserves dropped, umm, isn't that their job? To get your car sold? 99.9% of owner's reserves are set intentionally high so they can "grind" the auction company and make them work. Again, if this owner is upset about his world record result, I wonder how he would have felt at B-J in the mud pit last year where his car would have done about 20k less and he would have had to wait in line for 3 hours to even file a complaint? Or wait almost 2 months to get his proceeds just like I did this year. Oh, and at 10% less than the hammer rather than the 5% Mecum gets, not to mention after paying the entry fee that is 2x Mecum or the "tent fee" that Mecum doesn't charge.

All I can say is that I deal with every major auction company and Mecum is head and shoulders above the rest in my book. They have always treated me great, and I am talking about a 16 year history of doing business with them. The cars get checked in quickly, they work their tails off on the block getting top dollar, and when you leave you have a check in your hand. Sure, it might take a couple of hours to get into the office and get the check, but only if you leave during the busy times. I always check out early on Sunday or late in the day, and leaving with money is a lot better than leaving with nothing like every other auction company has you do.

Again, Stefano nailed it - sounds like sour grapes and nothing more.

Just my .02, paid same day, no auction hold https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Colin

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

He was probably a Corvette Guy in a "Past" life......

Ken

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

-------Stefano,,,I forgot your #4 (instant payout). Thats the best perc of all at Mecum and this nice fella didnt even know it happened, albeit a bit slower than the usual half hour with no traffic.......Bill S

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Wow,...I didn't know I would stir up a Mecum hornets nest by posting that thread from the Pontiac Registry. I think everybody is right in this case. Yes, the seller was a newbie who never sold a car at auction. Yes, he doesn't have an axe to grind for or against Mecum. He didn't know or didn't pay attention to the auction rules(about reserves, arrival, tents, payments, etc.) because he never played the game before. He accurately described what happened to him. Is that an accurate description of what every or even the average Mecum seller goes through, I don't know. I don't think his post was a complaint. I think it was more of here's what to expect if you sell your car at an auction. I think, for the 90% of special car owners who don't or won't sell their cars through an auction it was enlightening. Personally, I've sold or tried to sell several muscle cars privately(63 stingray, 69 Z28, 86 Grand National), and his experience was a lot better than using EBAY, Craigs List, or a consignment dealer. I, for one, would not hesitate to use Mecum and I'm thankful for all the imput from the members here and that Pontiac owner. Now I know what to expect.

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

John..............From my perspective....The Seller was a "Pretty" Self Centered Person who was concerned with his situation "only".........Usually first Timers can read what's going on, follow the rules, and go with the "Flow"..It "was" Interesting reading his View of His Experience......It's like in "Real" life...Some People are Easy to get along with and some are very Demanding without even knowing it..........Again....Interesting Perspective

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

Re: Mecum St.Charles 10/07
 

Ken,..you could be correct, although I would caution about describing someone's personality based only one one post about one experience. After all, besides this event, he may devote thousands of hours each year to charity and contribute lots of money to worthy causes. Then again, he may not.