BJ Vegas...anybody watching?

[GregWeld]

DFRESH ---

You got it buddy... But remember (and you kind of said it) it takes at LEAST TWO to make an auction price go UP... So at some point - and this auction is the worst for it - EGO plays a big part of it.

They shove that camera in your face - and you're bidding - and it becomes a bigger D**k issue. Lots of these guys have (HAD?) more money than sense.

There are legitimate good buys, and some really, really nice cars to be had... but you'd better have your wits about you.. and check your ego at the door. Remember --- in the car biz --- the GAIN is made in the BUY... not in the sell. You've got to BUY the car right...

When I look at a car - my first thought is what would it cost me to build it EXACTLY the way the one I'm looking at. Add any changes you'd make -- and you know there will be some... and then see if the price is a bargain - or ridiculous... it's many times.. the latter. :>) But if it costs $500K to build a real custom - and the work is spectacular - and the build takes 3 years... and you love the car... then maybe $475K seems high - but isn't.

My personal problem with cars like that -- is that "everyone" has seen it -- it 's been on the show circuit -- so been there done that -- and in 4 years will be "out of date" either with the engine choice - or color - or style.... so now who's going to pay you what you paid for it. Better just take it out and drive the livin' snot out of it - and get your moneys worth!!

Like --- what would you pay right now for a Blown Bucket T?? And once all the mid to late 60 year old guys start to sell their '32 Fords with the 350 SBC and TH350 in them - and burlap upholstery -- what are they going to be worth...