Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?
 

Hi Guys...

I've decided to consign my 1LE to auction @ Scottsdale in January. I talked to both Russo & Steele and BJ. The Russo folks were incredibly nice. They claim to like the car a lot. The folks from BJ don't really wish to answer initial questions, or point me in the right direction (or right person) even if it's from a scribe like me, so who knows? In contrast to the R&S contact, the BJ approach sure didn't leave me warm and fuzzy.

Anyway, the 1LE is appearing in the December issue of Amos Auto Enthusiast. I think it's a very nice car and it presents itself very well (gee...it just turned over 9,000 miles). I have to believe the 1LE should be marketed as a high quality, but entry level collectable, or as a car used to round out a collection. I haven't signed the contract with R&S yet. I don't know if the BJ thing was an anomoly or not? Or is this what I should expect from them?

The last thing is this: I don't know if I should consign with or without reserve. I understand it's likely a crap shoot, but I'd be delighted to see $17,000 for the car.

What do you think about the reserve and consigning with Russo & Steele versus BJ?

Wayne

Re: Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?
 

Wayne have you been to an auction before? I have gone to a few Barrett Jackson auctions as a spectator and from what I saw I would not want to sell with them. Have you considered Mecum? I prefer reserve, after all the additional expenses of getting the car into the auction you do not need the car to sell for a bunch less than hoped for.

Re: Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?
 

----I would back up what Mark said, Wayne. Mecum would be the best choice for that car IMHO......Bill S

Re: Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?
 

Oh I've been to auctions before...L-O-L.

Yes, I've considered Mecum, and I'll give it more thought. Anyone else?

Wayne

Re: Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?
 

Mecum in May would be the best place to offer your 1LE. Great people and Stephano is there now. Good Luck!

Re: Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?
 

Hi. Thanks for the input, but the logistics of hauling the car to AZ from the west coast of Canada isn't too bad, but wow, a haul to Indiana would be brutal ($$$). I'm pretty much stuck on selling at a western event.

Thanks again...

Wayne

Re: Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?
 

Isn't Mecum in Monterey now?

Re: Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?
 

-----Have we all forgotton Long Beach??? New Mecum auction thats bound to be another great one.....Bill S

Re: Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?
 

Wayne...check your PM's! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Re: Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?
 

or Las Vegas ....