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Im am totally speechless on what alot of the cars at Russo sold for!!! Man there were some out of this world smoking buys! I usually sell a car or 2 over there but I didnt have any cars I needed to protect myself on this year so everything I had went to Barrett and I never made it over to Russo, but if I had I would be 1 broke S.O.B today because I would have spent my load over there!! God I wish I could go back in time.

Now a week later it looks like Mecum is knocking it out of the park on prices so far in Florida

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There were some great buys. People were dropping their reserves on some great cars. But like any auction, many cars were not as good as they looked to be in the photos. JMO, Ed

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Certainly there were good and even some great deals.......I don't think that I would ever buy at an auction if I didn't think there would be a deal to be had.

I bid on a bunch of cars that weekend both for our inventory as well as for individual customers.

While some people just have to have a particular car for their collection and will bid accordingly, others do look for deals, while some even bid.....just because the can!

What is amazing to me is all the warped opinions from individuals (on other sites) who have never participated in the game? Some of the sideline commentators wouldn't even qualify for an entry level bidders pass!

The auctions responsibility is to put buyers and sellers together as well as facilitate the transaction.

R & S did just that. The auction had a tremendous sale/sell rate.

The same people complain when prices are too high or when cars don't sell.

It has generally been a buyers market for the past few years and I think its great to see cars moving at reasonable prices.


I never expected to take home a 1966 Austin Mini Moke or Buick Stage 1 Convertible but I thought that they were good deals and I liked the cars. I did expect to take home the 1972 Pantera and the overall presentation of the '41 Willys was just amazing.

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This is the monster truck of Mini Vehicles [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

[img:center]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79...6MiniMoke2.jpg[/img]

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The Willys was amazing.

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I totally agree with you Stefano. People will complain just to complain and be heard (hopefully).

Drew and staff put on a great event!

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By the way...nice picture!

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One of my favourite deals. Headers, a mild cam, some carb tuning - look out.

What a steal.

http://www.russoandsteele.com/past-c...ouger-XR7/6080

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">By the way...nice picture! </div></div>

We couldn't find you....so had to put in a substitute.

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Believe me... I wish I could have been there...you know why!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I totally agree with you Stefano. People will complain just ot complain and be heard (hopefully).</div></div>




That, and no one takes responsibility for their actions any more. When things go wrong, must be someone else’s fault.

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Interesting thoughts on Russo, I agree that prices were down, reflection of the economy. BJ is not a reflection of the real world of collector car prices. There was a car ar RS I was seriously interested in and upon arrival and my first visual inspection I was disappointed. I changed my mind several times over two days as to whether I was going to bid anyway. I followed the car to the block and could have had it for $24,500 which would have been an excellent price for a 68 SS350 Camaro,but with the issues I discouvered I walked away. Wish I cpuld have stayed for Saturday as there were some great buys in very good cars.

Paul

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----We need pics of the Wllys too, ya know........Bill S

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I can't access the results. I joined their site but the confirmation email never arrived so I can't finalize it. When I try to log in with that same email address it says, &quot;You have not confirmed your membership&quot;.

Another Catch 22 here. Can't confirm membership if I never got the email so now I am locked out of their site. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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Steve, same thing here...I signed up but no validation email [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

I sent them an email to the &quot;contact us' link...still no response [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img]

Maybe someone else here has access...just wanted to see a few of the results on different cars...maybe it will get resolved.

wilma

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Maybe you two should take the hint........

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LOL.
It's a conspiracy I tell ya!
Must be a Jersey/New York thing.

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Steve, I just think they think you are a friend of Wilma's. That would mean NO access. Nova guys don't count! HA

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Sammy, you're probably right....Nova guys are always getting the short end of the deal [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can't access the results. I joined their site but the confirmation email never arrived so I can't finalize it. When I try to log in with that same email address it says, &quot;You have not confirmed your membership&quot;.

Another Catch 22 here. Can't confirm membership if I never got the email so now I am locked out of their site. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img] </div></div>

Same thing here. It's been 4 or 5 days now and no confirmation email.
James

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Camaro owner in Wisconsin has the same issue...

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I sent a PM to Drew...I'm sure he will fix it.

wilma

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I think he just did..I just registered and got my confirmation email in minutes.
Some incredible cars were bought for very lil money in my book.

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hmmm [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] I got a confirmation email right away and got in last night [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">&quot;Thank you for your interest in registering at RussoandSteele.com.

A link is provided below that will validate your registration and allow quick access to past sales results.&quot; </div></div>


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's a conspiracy I tell ya!
Must be a Jersey/New York thing. </div></div>

LOL Steve (and Charley!) [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img]

I must have been on &quot;the list&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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You all see that!

Rita just confirmed my Anti-Joysey Conspiracy Theory! Don't make me send Snooki out there!

I want my registration and I wannit now! Yo!

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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Rita,

Anyone who will wear a paisley mini skirt and go-go boots out in public....gets to be on the &quot;A&quot; list.

So Steve &amp; Wilma.....send us your best picture.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rita,

Anyone who will wear a paisley mini skirt and go-go boots out in public....gets to be on the &quot;A&quot; list.

So Steve &amp; Wilma.....send us your best picture. </div></div>


LOL Stefano!

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I'm more partial to 9&quot; heels myself. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

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I may have to come out of the closet for this deal [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rita,

Anyone who will wear a paisley mini skirt and go-go boots out in public....gets to be on the &quot;A&quot; list.

So Steve &amp; Wilma.....send us your best picture. </div></div>

LOL Stefano! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] (Steve and Wilma too! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img] )

BTW...This is a great pic! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79...6MiniMoke2.jpg

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">... the overall presentation of the '41 Willys was just amazing. </div></div>

If you mean this one, I agree! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...t/e9c6fe49.jpg

The &quot;Rocky&quot; presentation they played while it was on the floor was pretty cool too! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img] It made me cry (happy tears) [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...t/d296077f.jpg

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That wasn't the Willys.

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Did someone say Willys?

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/736/dsc1091u.th.jpg

(click on thumbnail)

Unfortunately, I don't have a photo better than that. :-(

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Thats the one. Stunning car. Bone stock.

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If it doesn't remain stock, the owner will be going to hell.

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The buyer has a collection of Willys and had never seen one this nice. He flew in just to buy that car. It will remain stock. Went to the right guy.

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Good thing the underbidder didn't get it....who knows what he may have done with it?

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Was that you, Stefano? :-)

How much did that car go for?

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Our very own Charley was the underbidder. I think he jumped in at $80 or $85k, when it stalled, thinking he was going to own it at that price and a bidding war broke out between him and a guy behind him........if I remember right it took $145,000.00 to win that bid.

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Shhhh....you idiot