justina3 518 Posted February 5, 2018 I have never had this little stock apart from maybe the first month of trading, and i see no signs of it changing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted February 5, 2018 40 minutes ago, justina3 said: I have never had this little stock apart from maybe the first month of trading, and i see no signs of it changing. Saving on advertising and cleaning materials so 'every cloud' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted February 5, 2018 I will try and apply that thinking to my staff at the end of the month somehow i cant see them digging it lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted February 5, 2018 11 minutes ago, justina3 said: I will try and apply that thinking to my staff at the end of the month somehow i cant see them digging it lol Shorter working hours, more time to spend with their families. It's not so much the bad news but how you 'dress it up' PS: I think we are a little light on stock at the mo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted February 5, 2018 2 hours ago, justina3 said: I have never had this little stock apart from maybe the first month of trading, and i see no signs of it changing. Same here Justina! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trade vet 702 Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, justina3 said: I have never had this little stock apart from maybe the first month of trading, and i see no signs of it changing. Going on past experience,it will change and the book will go up £500 and those who have paid mental money will get choked up and prices will stabilise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mistermuttley 19 Posted February 5, 2018 2 hours ago, justina3 said: I have never had this little stock apart from maybe the first month of trading, and i see no signs of it changing. Only started trading last May, so this is the first January I have to experience block madness. Didnt think it would be as bad as everyone made out but after January i have bought precisely zero from auction (Manheim's B'ham). The last couple of cars i have bought have been private sale from Ebay, and compared to Manheim's the stock condition and price is better than what i normally pay for at Auction. May have been a good thing to experience block madness as I am definitely open to more private purchases now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted February 5, 2018 It's changing!!! We normally have about 90 in stock and since Christmas have been struggling to replenish because we refuse to pay January silly money. Bought 6 last week and 7 tonight, tonight was almost all behind book too (love it when the online bidding goes down). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grantlfc81 88 Posted February 5, 2018 Im scouring the internet for cars. Auctions can kiss my shiny arse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted February 6, 2018 Very hard going. I am on my lowest stock level in ages. I don't even so much think its just mental block prices, there still is not the volume coming through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Entwistle 96 Posted February 7, 2018 So, who the hell is buying all this overpriced Tat? Someone somewhere must have a few acres full of metal that they are all upside down on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattR 177 Posted February 7, 2018 I'm with tradex on this one! I have a friend who works in drug squad, everyone they have an interest in claims to be a car dealer. They dont car what they pay. apparently they invoice it for more than theyve sold it for to help justify the money they have, and of course, like to apy cash for it at auction too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted February 7, 2018 Let us be honest - there’s some right horrible f***ing scum that attends every auction house & it wouldn’t surprise me to find a small minority are involved in such unpleasant crimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted February 10, 2018 What a difference a week or two makes, seeing some nice stuff appear at normal prices, i do feel for the guys and dolls who just shelled out a stupid amount of money on stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grantlfc81 88 Posted February 10, 2018 New car sales are clearly down, and used cars are up, lack stock and creating a temporary bubble. It will pop and return back to normal in March no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted February 10, 2018 18 minutes ago, justina3 said: What a difference a week or two makes, seeing some nice stuff appear at normal prices, i do feel for the guys and dolls who just shelled out a stupid amount of money on stock. i wont they are trying to put us out of business as del boy used to say he who waits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted February 10, 2018 All week was painstaking and then friday grabbed some bargains. Just got to pick them up and see if they make it back now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted February 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rory RSC said: All week was painstaking and then friday grabbed some bargains. Just got to pick them up and see if they make it back now that'll be one of mine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, andymc1973 said: that'll be one of mine? No that was the Manheim Golf assured ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
