Barrett Jackson.....

[Steve Shauger]

To me Barrett Jackson is an entertainment event. Everyone selling cars there took a risk and knew this up front. The risk for some out weighed the reward. Instead of focusing on the negative, look at the great deals that were found.

At this point many sellers/dealer will reevaluate the risk/ reward of a no reserve auction. I anticipate other competing auctions such as RM and Russo-Steele will rapidly expand due to sellers/dealers no longer wanting the risk associated with no reserve auctions.

Would I, or do I need to sell a car at an auction no. There are plenty of avenues to sell a car. If your car has true pedigree or is a well built resto-mod you should have infinite opportunities thru the internet or boards such as this.

It kinda made me laugh when a sale of the survivor 69 Z28 sold last year at BJ for $211K and many thought this was now the norm. One sale doesn't set the standard for all future sales.

Will I go to Barrett Jackson in the future, absolutely. It is amazing for its entertainment value, and lots of fun being with fellow enthusiasts.

[Xplantdad]

BINGO!

[GRB]

Great entertainment but kind of like Pinks, it could be so much more. As long as C.J., Stevie Wonder and the heathen band of screaming shills are involved it will always put off a stench. And I know Carroll Shelby hung the moon but his reputation ain't all that swell either. <----somebody had to say it!

[PPPJJJFFF]

Not to change the subject but I must for a moment. Atleast the Buick camp is feeling pretty good that their (and mine) beloved Stage 1 GSX finally started to get some attention. 182K worth. This car was advertised as one of the best. That could be debated. But if your looking for a diamond in the rough. Start thinking Stage 1 cars!

Patrick

[P.J.]

If you are going to spend a big pile of money at the BJ for your favourate car, all the while taking a chance on being
burnt like my buddy who purchased a 57 chevy last year for 125000. and when he took it home and inspected it on a hoist. The car was full of cheese. Why not buy a project car to restore with all the documents, and then you know whats in the car and its done right.
Peter

[chevelleheart]

Absolutely , I never met the man,Craig Jackson, but the show has almost turned into a farce. Kinda like the "Emperor's new clothes" if you remember that childrens story ?? A lot of Back slapping each other,20 % commisions and as others have pointed out , the quick sales to friends and the long drawn out sales for friends cars.As GRB and paceme said it's for entertainment only and I value the members here opinion and their cars as the real market.My opinion on BJ , it never was about the cars, maybe originally 20 yrs ago, but now it's all about the money $20.00 MM for a week's work on commisions plus the gate , product sales etc, that's all it's about. Gonna be some interesting in Florida come spring time. !!!!

[quick-bowtie]

I will go back also but dont think it will be to sell.. They do put on a show and it is entertaining.. What burns me and alot of people I believe is the fact its alot about who you know. If you a movie star or rock star or just have a boat load of cash they stroke you to no end and make sure you car brings big money and give it all the time in the world on the block. Even worse for me was see all the BS bidding I personally saw 2 time right in front of me guys CLEARY BID (AND THEY KNEW THE PRICE) and then when there just about to drop the hammer they guys say I bid the amoun t below that??? what the heck that total BS and they let them out of it and the next bidder gets it. I wish I had my friend Billy Bob running up my auction and and then do the same thing at the end. This happened countless times Im sure it was seen on tv also. Worst of all nothing happens to these guys they should have got escorted off the property by the 3 GOONS.. All I can say was they was alot of BS going on. I dont think you can hold Craig Jackson or Steve Davis accountable for the prices because bidders are going to bid what they want and they have no control over that, and they did pack the place so there was no shortage of bidders.. I think mixing clones in with GOOD saturday cars was a HUGE mistake but what do I know. Everyone knows what there getting into before the auction so if you took a hit its pretty much your own fault unless they rushed you off because a STAR/RICH GUY was coming up behind you. The BS Bidding is going to HURT there name or whats left of it.

[427king]

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you are going to spend a big pile of money at the BJ for your favourate car, all the while taking a chance on being
burnt like my buddy who purchased a 57 chevy last year for 125000. and when he took it home and inspected it on a hoist. The car was full of cheese.

[/ QUOTE ] I dont think its fair to blame the auction house because he bought a bad car and spent too much money.

[Steve Shauger]

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you are going to spend a big pile of money at the BJ for your favourate car, all the while taking a chance on being
burnt like my buddy who purchased a 57 chevy last year for 125000. and when he took it home and inspected it on a hoist. The car was full of cheese.

[/ QUOTE ] I dont think its fair to blame the auction house because he bought a bad car and spent too much money.

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I agree, there is not much upside purchasing a car at an auction. It is difficult to inspect thoroughly, and your competing directly with other purchasers. Many buyers get caught up in the moment and pay above reasonable pricing. The seller is responsible for all incorrect information provided.

[427TJ]

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Carroll Shelby hung the moon but his reputation ain't all that swell either. <----somebody had to say it!

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Care to elaborate?