Russo and Steele auction

[sYc]

Andy requested that I remove the posts concerning his disagreement with Russo and Steele. He and Drew are talking and on track to work things out.

[BARNFOUND YENKO]

Good to hear.

[PeteLeathersac]

Great news!.

~ Pete

[Xplantdad]

Great job guys!

[x Baldwin Motion]

We'll all look forward to hear of a resolve that satisfies both sides! or not hear anything at all, that's OK too!

[rubbinisracing]

I'm glad to hear that Andy and Drew are talking to resolve their differences but I want to bring another irregularity at the Scotsdale R&S aution to the attention of the members here. I visit the Boss302 Registry infrequently but noticed this thread today.

http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=35661.0

After watching the videos one of the many things that disturbed me was the auctioneer chanting in an effort to get the consignor to remove the reserve while Drew is bending his ear. The hammer sold/no sale of this car coupled with Andy's experience leaves me with a rather bad taste in my mouth. Maybe there is some explanation for this but it sure looks like a rigged carnival game from my seat. I'm not one to spread rumors or bad mouth others but I do believe....

"An educated consumer is the best customer"

[southernfriedcj]

I had no idea that an auction company could legally shill bid!
Are bidders aware that they are bidding against the house?

[olredalert]

-------Jim,,,Company bidding happens only up to the reserve, if necessary. Since the reserve is presumably what the owner wants, the car will not be sold for less, unless negotiated. I dont think a bidder is bidding against the house if the car cant get sold until the car reaches the reserve......Bill S