Thread: Mecum auction, good crs, or just shiny?
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Default Re: Mecum auction, good crs, or just shiny?
Originally Posted by TheThomaswastaken
I've not been to one of these events before. I am seeing old junkers with a hot shine job being sold for premiums. I am wondering if there are any guarantees at an event like this, that you aren't buying a shiny turd? Anyone been to lots of these, or been involved with the process?
Thomas
The bright lights and television enhance every car that appears at one of these auctions. Anyone wanting to bid on a car(s), must be present and inspect the car as closely as possible, rust and bondo are present on a lot of the older cars that are sold.

There are bad resto companies out there, strictly flipping cars, so the cheapest parts are used.

It is buyer beware, absolutely no guarantees tied to any of the cars, unless they are brand new, with factory warranty, such as a Dodge Hellcat being flipped.

If you are still interested, attend one of these auctions as a non bidder to observe what is going on during an auction.
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