offered Sunday "primetime" lot # @ Scottsdale Barrett Jackson in January - Lateral-g Forums

**Flash68** · #1 11-25-2009, 10:48 PM

Okay guys, with much sadness I submitted my application to BJ for the January auction in Scottsdale a few weeks just to see what lot # and time slot they would offer me. I have been intrigued by this whole experience since I started watching it every year on Speed channel. It is nothing short of pure gambling, but what a rush it must be for both buyer and (especially) seller.

I am still hoping to keep my Camaro but with the economy the way it is, my 2 businesses are not performing as well as I would like, and our beloved muscle cars are usually the first thing to go. So I am trying to stay ahead of the ball. But I have to decide by next week (Monday) if I want the lot # or not. The offered lot # is 1570 and is scheduled for between 12 and 4pm Sunday (Speed channel live coverage).

I calculate I have more potential upside than downside based on what I think my car would bring on the open market or on ebay. If I accept this lot #, it also gives me 2 months to still enjoy the car, and being in NorCal the weather is still fine to drive.

This is a tough call and I am not really ready to make the decision but Monday is my deadline as of now.

gearheads78 · #2 11-26-2009, 06:59 AM

Wow that would be tough. Sorry to here you have to sell it.

NovaBlue71 · #3 11-26-2009, 07:11 AM

Sorry to hear you must sell. But think that a prime selling time might bring more money than trying it on ebay .But thats easy to say not easy watching it go on a no reserve auction instead.Best of luck with what you do. Joe

ProdigyCustoms · #4 11-26-2009, 07:16 AM

There is no such thing as Sunday Prime Time. Everyone I know flys home Sunday. Once they blow their wad Saturday night, it is over. Friday and Satuday late afternoon / early evening, that is prime time

z4me69 · #5 11-26-2009, 07:29 AM

sun i wouldn't waste my time. but then my 2 69's are not cars anymore there family had them to long to sell hell my z was my 1st car 31 yrs ago lol

chr2002ca · #6 11-26-2009, 07:30 AM

As the previous post mentions, Sunday is not that good of a day for BJ as most people are heading home on that day. The 'demand' drops on that day, and it's all about demand at that place(and a little luck). As far as I can tell, the hype of BJ is over in terms of fetching big or even solid prices for cars there. I would shoot for Ebay. I still see cars selling at fairly solid prices there. With a well-written auction description and some really good photos, you might do well there. Whichever way you go, I hope you get a solid price for your ride.

RECOVERY ROOM · #7 11-26-2009, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

There is no such thing as Sunday Prime Time. Everyone I know flys home Sunday. Once they blow their wad Saturday night, it is over. Friday and Satuday late afternoon / early evening, that is prime time

I agree with Frank,Alot of my customers that go, leave on Sunday.Thursday is better than Sunday.

**Steve1968LS2** · #8 11-26-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RECOVERY ROOM

I agree with Frank,Alot of my customers that go, leave on Sunday.Thursday is better than Sunday.

What he said.. Sunday is the worst day.. by then all the rollers are done or gone.. you're only left with the bargain hunters.

**Stuart Adams** · #9 11-26-2009, 07:52 AM

What is your price range?

Vegas69 · #10 11-26-2009, 07:59 AM

Contact Chris Moe, he's looking for a car. Sounds like a suicide mission to me. Tell them you want a better spot or you're not coming.