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Again, I wonder what it’s like for guys that source stock from private sellers? but you’re spot on with the bottom end of the market. The prices at the block can be insane for old shutters? Where’s the profit? I’m guessing it’s the fault of these youtubers making millions from ‘flipping cars’ that are creating an influx of newbies?

The lack of moderation does seem to be the issue. Shame, because it was actually an interesting place, but now it’s become like the ‘wild west’. You’d think CDM would value a forum and encourage professionals? Weird?

Just out of interest what’s the difficulty. Poor quality, availability or over optimistic vendors?

So you’re paying sensible prices for stock? I’m guessing even private sellers have noticed prices are volatile?

Let’s not be hasty, I’m still pondering the bitcoin ‘opportunity’ and I do need help with that report that’s due?

Surely he should be taking this up with the mechanic, because it sounds like ‘pass the parcel’.

Out of curiosity, I’m just wondering how those guys that ‘don’t’ use auctions are getting on sourcing stock? How are the current supply issues affecting you, if at all?

Yeah that’s just what I had in mind, thanks!

Can anyone recommend a jump pack. One of those pocket size things. Something I need for auction purchase ‘collection capers’? No diesels, small engines, Reasonably priced?

Perhaps thats what governments should do in future. Instead of sending high level operatives into third world countries under cover to check on military strength they should just ask the local Toyota dealer if anyone’s ordered any new Toyota flat bed trucks?

I remember those days. Local office was a day out. Drive there, long queue, boring wait. But talking to a real person ‘eye to eye’ always got a result. when they shut the local offices it was always going to be a nightmare?

So, is the bed mounted weapon factory option or dealer fit?

They’ll just send letters to all previous, and work through. These things can bounce around in the system for ages. It’s like that children’s game of pass-the-parcel. Except nobody wants to unwrap it when the music stops.

These things can be a nightmare to sort out.tou have my sympathies. Where motoring offences are concerned ‘guilty until proven innocent’

YouTube has a lot to answer for in this respect. Maybe it’s just me, or my area, but FB marketplace is crammed full of cars on the hit list. Usually sold by a guy using his girlfriends account? These are cars that have been bought to repair and sell on. But they sell because it’s all about the price. Nothing else matters until things go wrong. These guys don’t use autotrader for some reason?

Does anyone know what the latest is regarding viewing lots prior to sale at BCA. Do they only allow you to attend site for collection of purchased vehicles? Thanks

Darwinism

This whole thing is just to gauge interest. They offer tickets so they can judge how many attendees. I had a peep on simulcast and was expecting a rugby scrum but it looked a bit quiet? But, if you want physical auctions to open again I’d suggest you guys support these test openings? Or, as I suspect they’ll stay online. Maybe have the odd special event. I’d also imagine BCA are watching very closely.

So..... anyone going? I was watching the ticket sales and there’s still just under half still available at Colchester tonight. I thought it’d be crammed with the usual local suspects but?

Any chance you could get Mr ‘CAP’ or Mr ‘Glass’ on for a chat?

I think they’ve chosen specific sites to confirm what they already know regarding staying online?

Manheim did say this was a ‘bench marking’ exercise, which implies they have their own criteria for opening up (or not).

Had an email from manheim. A few selected sites are opening after July 19. Apparently it’s a benchmarking exercise to help them understand their role in ‘future strategy’

I was following some mk7 fiestas on BCA weeks ago. One had a rusty drivers door. I noticed it sold and then tipped up on autotrader, at a dealership. Still had the rusty doors? WTAF?

You can’t fail to notice that, at least in my area, the FB marketplace is awash with ‘cheap’ copart rebuild projects from guys using their girlfriends accounts living in caravans?