[tirebird]

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.