MECUM AUTO AUCTION.......

[EldoradoRedd1]

Any1 here watch? Watched it earlier today they were in Kansas City. 10-15 mins n4 the show was over here comes this beautiful '79 Cadillac Sedan  w/18k original miles w/a salvage title som1 went home real lucky payin only $2750. Minutes later a '79 Cadillac Coupe Deville w/21-22k I think went f/less than 3k. Maaaan wat luck


EldoradoRedd1
S. Rhame

[Chris Conklin]

I believe BJ just started allowing reserves... if your car is appraised above $50K.

[Davidinhartford]

I watch Mecum auctions.   Usually when a Caddy is in line they break for a commercial!    ARG!

[EldoradoRedd1]

Hey guys.....Is it me or do these auctions hav very few Cadillacs? I mean I know a majority of the cars r Chevy Dodge, but I would like to see more 71-78 Eldorados, 61-68 Caddys & Fleetwoods

[Jim Beard]

I had some friends get caught up in the auction craze last year. They bought a pro street mustang, did a little work to it and took it to the St' Charles, IL Mecum auction last year expecting to make a killing. I told them it was not a good idea for that car and they were going to lose money, since it was a pro street 1989 mustang that they paid too much for. They paid the extra money to get the car on the TV time and mecum talked them into no reserve. By the time they took the time to work on the car, get the car to the auction, waste time at the auction, pay the initial fees and then go no reserve and then pay the end fees they lost around $9000.

[m schantz]

I agree with Steven Tuck. Auctions for fine cars are not a good idea. Certain Internet sites like OldRide.com offer an inexpensive and wide range marketing tool where one can post color photos. I purchased my 1962 Coupe de Ville through that site in 2008.  Hemmings is also a respected publication for collector cars. However, for selling to the Cadillac collector, hobbyist or afficionado, a well written classified ad, with a color photo in The Self-Starter is the best. Where else can one "target market" to a more focused and respected audience of Cadlillac enthusiaststhan us!
Michael