Guest oldcarguy2012 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I realize that this is not an AACA event but was wondering why it costs so much just to preview the cars and then you have to be a registered bidder to attend the actual auction. Maybe if I saw a car I liked I might become a serious buyer - but to pay those entrance fees to take a chance is expensive. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I thought the preview was open to the general public? As for the auction itself, there is limited room so I can see why they need to maximize bidders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 What a lot of people do is go outside and watch the procession of cars going from the parking garage to the staging. You can get up close and personal and also get to see the cars drive. Yes, RM charges to attend the auction and bid but as stated it is due to a very limited seating capacity at the Lodge. Heck, the catalog alone costs a fortune but does get two admittance to the auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJD2004 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I believe I read the preview event was $30.00 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Here is the info direct from RM's auction site [TABLE=class: details, width: 300]<TBODY>[TR][TD=width: 100][/TD][TD=width: 170][/TD][/TR]</TBODY>[/TABLE][TABLE=class: details]<TBODY>[TR][TD=class: bold]AUCTION:[/TD][/TR][TR][TD][TABLE=class: details]<TBODY>[TR][TD]October 11, 20126:00 PM EST (Auction will run approx. 4-5 hours )[/TD][TD=width: 130]October 12, 20126:00 PM EST (Auction will run approx. 4-5 hours )[/TD][/TR]</TBODY>[/TABLE][/TD][/TR]</TBODY>[/TABLE][TABLE=class: details]<TBODY>[TR][TD=class: bold]PREVIEW:[/TD][/TR][TR][TD][TABLE=class: details]<TBODY>[TR][TD]October 11, 20129:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST[/TD][TD=width: 120]October 12, 20129:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST[/TD][/TR]</TBODY>[/TABLE][/TD][/TR]</TBODY>[/TABLE][TABLE]<TBODY>[TR][TD=class: bold]ADMISSION:[/TD][/TR][TR][TD=width: 636]ADMISSION TO PREVIEWGuest Pass - $30. Admits one (1) to preview.Catalogue - $120. Admits two (2) to preview. The catalogue must be presented at the entrance to be granted entry. ADMISSION TO AUCTIONPlease note, the auction is limited to registered bidders, consignors and qualified media only.Bidder Registration - $200. Includes an official auction catalogue, and admission for two (2) to the preview and auction.[/TD][/TR]</TBODY>[/TABLE][TABLE=class: details]<TBODY>[TR][TD][/TD][/TR][TR][TD=class: bold]AUCTION LOCATION[/TD][/TR]</TBODY>[/TABLE][TABLE]<TBODY>[TR][TD]Hershey LodgeWest Chocolate Avenue & University DriveHershey, Pennsylvania 17033[/TD][/TR]</TBODY>[/TABLE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 They are trying to make a profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Some advice from personal experience on previewing the vehicles prior to the day of auction: Make sure you take your catalog(s) for entry or you will be denied entry even though your name will be on the catalog(s) purchased list at the vehicle preview entrance, unless you have a free preview pass that they occasionally give out at their flea market spaces. This means if you are riding the shuttle from the show field to the lodge you must drag your catalogs around with you all day (rain or shine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 now i remember why i am not there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I'm always a fan of modesty, never of hype and pretentiousness.Auction fees don't need to be so high. There's a great antique-car auctionin Lock Haven, Penna. in mid-July that's very family- and bidder-friendly:No charge to register to bid (and of course no charge to look at cars);4% buyer's fee, 4% seller's fee ($1500 maximum). For those of you whoenjoy cars, look up the "Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noreastcarnut Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Bring back the auction at the Giant Center! We regular guys like to see what's going on too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 How's an Olds guy have Ford's...you seem confused! The Giant Center Auction so far has had no takers. It has been pitched to numerous auctions and none can find away to make financial sense in doing one. Meantime the car corral looks solid this year and the RM auction will be there biggest yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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