Barrett Jackson Scottsdale 2022

[Big Block Bill]

Sounds like poor planning on the sellers part if it doesn't start to get across the auction stage. In the whole scope of things what does a new battery co$t? A LOT, if it doesn't project a good image to a potential buyer, and you know what they say:, "You only get 1 first impression"
Bill

[napa68]

Originally Posted by Big Block Bill

Sounds like poor planning on the sellers part if it doesn't start to get across the auction stage. In the whole scope of things what does a new battery co$t? A LOT, if it doesn't project a good image to a potential buyer, and you know what they say:, "You only get 1 first impression"
Bill

All too many times a dead battery is the byproduct of people climbing in and out of these cars like it's a ride at the state fair. People who will never bid on a car have to jump in, look around, take pics of their wife.......etc, etc. All the while lights of one type or another are left on.

I know there are site members who sell a fair amount of cars in this manner. I have no idea how they tolerate it!

[CC Rider]

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Yes, dead batteries and running out of fuel are constant problems. I ended up with a Mercury Turnpike Cruiser late on Tuesday night that had a dead battery but we managed to charge it enough to go the distance. I ended up with the next to the last car Thursday night, a 2012 Boss 302 Laguna SECA with a dead battery. The mechanic was pissed at me because I did not raise the hood before his arrival. What he did not see was my struggle getting into the car, bending myself around the seat bolsters while doing all possible not to hit the Cobra parked tight next to me. Oh, and then there was the 5 drunk idiots laughing while taking bets if I would hit the Cobra or not. I didn’t.

Yes, I have tons of stories!

The good consigners arrive with at least a 1/4 tank of gas and a fresh battery, or at least a healthy battery. In the heat of the moment, a disaster could happen. Late last night a ‘70 Chevelle SS was pushed up and over the block (dead battery) with the hood wide open because the right hinge was damaged.

[x33rs]

Originally Posted by napa68

All too many times a dead battery is the byproduct of people climbing in and out of these cars like it's a ride at the state fair. People who will never bid on a car have to jump in, look around, take pics of their wife.......etc, etc. All the while lights of one type or another are left on.

I know there are site members who sell a fair amount of cars in this manner. I have no idea how they tolerate it!

I watched this several times while walking around Barrett Jackson earlier this week. I was amazed at the amount of people that would just walk up to a car, open the door, get in, sit down, and just start fiddling with stuff. Many of which weren't wearing a bidding pass. One woman sat down in a car, all giddy and smiling, wanted her picture taken, was messing around with stuff on the dash.

I just looked at my dad and shook my head. While I admire someone's enthusiasm for a classic car, I was always taught to never touch someone else's property without permission, even if it was for sale and I wanted to buy it.

I don't know how so many people were getting away with it, when my father got chastised for just touching a piece of paper that was on one of the mini bikes he was interested in. Couldn't read the darn thing taped to the front forks because the front wheel was turned sideways. No sooner did he turn the paper to read it, never touching the bike, security came running up and acted like he was slapping someone else's child. Completely unnecessary.

[x33rs]

Bill just told me the Carolina Blue 69 Z/28 just hammered for $265k before buyer fee.

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by x33rs

Bill just told me the Carolina Blue 69 Z/28 just hammered for $265k before buyer fee.

Yup. That's a whopping 291,500 with the juice.

[Crush]

Originally Posted by x33rs

I watched this several times while walking around Barrett Jackson earlier this week. I was amazed at the amount of people that would just walk up to a car, open the door, get in, sit down, and just start fiddling with stuff. Many of which weren't wearing a bidding pass. One woman sat down in a car, all giddy and smiling, wanted her picture taken, was messing around with stuff on the dash.

I just looked at my dad and shook my head. While I admire someone's enthusiasm for a classic car, I was always taught to never touch someone else's property without permission, even if it was for sale and I wanted to buy it.

I don't know how so many people were getting away with it, when my father got chastised for just touching a piece of paper that was on one of the mini bikes he was interested in. Couldn't read the darn thing taped to the front forks because the front wheel was turned sideways. No sooner did he turn the paper to read it, never touching the bike, security came running up and acted like he was slapping someone else's child. Completely unnecessary.

This is one of the reasons I liked selling my vehicles on BAT. Having lots of people around my car would have my OCD red lining!!

[x33rs]

Originally Posted by Crush

This is one of the reasons I liked selling my vehicles on BAT. Having lots of people around my car would have my OCD red lining!!

I know what you mean. Other people make me nervous too. Never know if someone else takes the care that you or I share.

[x33rs]

I also believe a big part of what is driving these prices is the current state we are in with the availability of parts. I mean who wants to build a car right now when you have to wait months for parts? Just buy one done, usually cheaper than the build cost anyway.

I waited 3 months to get quarter panels and 4 months for the outer wheel houses needed to go with them. I've had an exhaust system on order since early November last year and it's not predicted to be in till the end of February. I'm betting that'll get pushed back further when the end of February gets here.
I've had a 4L80E on order since the beginning of December. Still told it'll be at least February. Hughes is having trouble getting the clutches they like to use. So many cam cores are out of stock, and aluminum heads are like hens teeth, I've got 2 engines I can't finish. I've gotten to the point I've stopped ordering stuff if it's not in stock and let the projects sit.