Questions About Consigning My 1LE @ Scottsdale?

Hi Guys...

I've decided to consign my 1LE to auction @ Scottsdale in January. I talked to both Russo & Steele and BJ. The Russo folks were incredibly nice. They claim to like the car a lot. The folks from BJ don't really wish to answer initial questions, or point me in the right direction (or right person) even if it's from a scribe like me, so who knows? In contrast to the R&S contact, the BJ approach sure didn't leave me warm and fuzzy.

Anyway, the 1LE is appearing in the December issue of Amos Auto Enthusiast. I think it's a very nice car and it presents itself very well (gee...it just turned over 9,000 miles). I have to believe the 1LE should be marketed as a high quality, but entry level collectable, or as a car used to round out a collection. I haven't signed the contract with R&S yet. I don't know if the BJ thing was an anomoly or not? Or is this what I should expect from them?

The last thing is this: I don't know if I should consign with or without reserve. I understand it's likely a crap shoot, but I'd be delighted to see $17,000 for the car.

What do you think about the reserve and consigning with Russo & Steele versus BJ?

Wayne

[92646]

Wayne have you been to an auction before? I have gone to a few Barrett Jackson auctions as a spectator and from what I saw I would not want to sell with them. Have you considered Mecum? I prefer reserve, after all the additional expenses of getting the car into the auction you do not need the car to sell for a bunch less than hoped for.

[olredalert]

----I would back up what Mark said, Wayne. Mecum would be the best choice for that car IMHO......Bill S

Oh I've been to auctions before...L-O-L.

Yes, I've considered Mecum, and I'll give it more thought. Anyone else?

Wayne

[1969z280]

Mecum in May would be the best place to offer your 1LE. Great people and Stephano is there now. Good Luck!

Hi. Thanks for the input, but the logistics of hauling the car to AZ from the west coast of Canada isn't too bad, but wow, a haul to Indiana would be brutal ($$$). I'm pretty much stuck on selling at a western event.

Thanks again...

Wayne

[mockingbird812]

Isn't Mecum in Monterey now?

[olredalert]

-----Have we all forgotton Long Beach??? New Mecum auction thats bound to be another great one.....Bill S

[Xplantdad]

Wayne...check your PM's! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

[al8apex]

or Las Vegas ....