AUCTION DAY - I brought $150,000 in Cars to the Mecum Auction and NOTHING IS SELLING!

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  • We brought 5 cars all of special interest totaling over $150,000 and a over a months worth of work to the Mecum Classic Car Auction in Kissimmee Florida and the results weren't good.
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  • @tedd7028
    @tedd7028 4 місяці тому +468

    ​People who buy Porsches still have plenty of cash.
    People buying $10k-$30k cars are tightening up right now.

    • @Lane-jq3ed
      @Lane-jq3ed 4 місяці тому +25

      👍 correct

    • @nodsib
      @nodsib 4 місяці тому +16

      Yep, I think you nailed it. I’ve been seeing better deals on midrange cars lately, there’s lots of inventory again, but the people with tons of money are still out buying the real nice stuff for top dollar

    • @awsomo53
      @awsomo53 4 місяці тому +11

      True but those with cash right now expect a great deal. I'm going to put the necessary work in to get a great deal. There's no point in overpaying when you don't have to.

    • @Chris-hw4mq
      @Chris-hw4mq 4 місяці тому +22

      Cars were overpriced for years. What do you expect a 30k car to still be worth 30k with the high interest rate people think twice before buying a used car

    • @Mr.Helper.
      @Mr.Helper. 4 місяці тому +6

      Do people tightening even buy at auctions

  • @ThiagoGomes-tw3wm
    @ThiagoGomes-tw3wm 4 місяці тому +141

    Putting duck tape of any paint is bad idea lol .

    • @Whateva67
      @Whateva67 4 місяці тому +16

      Only a quack would do that

    • @cyz44
      @cyz44 4 місяці тому +10

      true that - should have a used goose tape

    • @theSkavenger84
      @theSkavenger84 4 місяці тому +13

      Maybe painters tape?

    • @theSkavenger84
      @theSkavenger84 4 місяці тому +6

      @@Whateva67i see what you did there 😂

    • @neilreid2298
      @neilreid2298 4 місяці тому +3

      @ThiagoGomes-tw3wm Auto repair shops and wrecking yards use a heavy plastic that has adhesive on one side. Is for partially opened doors, windows, etc. Ask me how I know. : )

  • @CoolioDaMan
    @CoolioDaMan 4 місяці тому +65

    Always remember that Mecum auction is the KMart version of Barrett Jackson…….

    • @SuperBoss351
      @SuperBoss351 4 місяці тому +2

      Mecum did 276 million in jan, barrett Jackson had less cars did 205 million, but that was inc 10 mill in signs they sold. Mecum is num 1 and has been for a while. I was at both
      And quality is up every year. Market is on 🔥. I've been collecting 40 plus years too. Money out there is insane.

    • @Trackratz-zl9di
      @Trackratz-zl9di 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@SuperBoss351Walmart did way better numbers then Saks ,your point is?

    • @cliffm6566
      @cliffm6566 2 місяці тому +1

      Like the K mart that sells $2 million Gullwings? And $4 mil Ferraris? Lol 🤣

    • @shawnwright240
      @shawnwright240 2 місяці тому

      The quality of video was 10x better. Well done, better story telling and better eye candy. I would prefer less videos but at higher quality. I think the British guy “Matt” - who does repairs of cars is a good example of less video but more story telling but the visual quality of this video surpasses this.

  • @johnharper2016
    @johnharper2016 4 місяці тому +13

    I have attended Mecum Kissimmee for the past 5 years on a Standard Bidders Pass. 2024 results were a record of over 4300 solds and around $225 million in sales dollars. Always a great time. An auction is a throw of the dice. Win some, lose some. I have seen some great buys and other cars go for stupid $$$$. Thanks for the entertainment.

  • @pnwdweler4100
    @pnwdweler4100 4 місяці тому +101

    Mileage is everything on a C7 Corvette. There are so many that have under 30k miles that are better bargains. 76k is really high mileage.

    • @dwightsmith5174
      @dwightsmith5174 4 місяці тому +10

      A newbie mistake? Or does he not really know the Corvette market?

    • @pnwdweler4100
      @pnwdweler4100 4 місяці тому +4

      @@dwightsmith5174 I’m guessing newbie mistake.

    • @themechanicman3865
      @themechanicman3865 4 місяці тому +4

      Millage aint shit if everything is brand new and redone everybody's always talking about mileage or how many hours if it's equipment if something sat there for 40 years and it's only got 10 mi on it but the motor is locked up what good is the mileage even mean you can't drive the car you have to rebuild it so if it had $400,000 on dash it wouldn't matter because to be completely redone anyways now if it's only got 20 miles on it and it runs and drives in pristine condition or need just a couple little knick-knacks yeah you stole the day for real but other than that if you got to rebuild the whole damn call truck the mileage don't mean shit

    • @blacksunshine489
      @blacksunshine489 4 місяці тому

      @@themechanicman3865mileage is EVERYTHING in a sports car. Everything. Prices drop off of a cliff.

    • @lineset7765
      @lineset7765 4 місяці тому

      True!@@themechanicman3865

  • @MrFargo1001
    @MrFargo1001 4 місяці тому +63

    Money's tight. And it's gonna get tighter. Watch yourself.

  • @beakerguy6135
    @beakerguy6135 3 місяці тому +10

    I appreciate the fact that he posted a real video. I liked this format. Most car people do not have million dollar car collections to sell. Nice job and really enjoyed the video

  • @craigford4641
    @craigford4641 4 місяці тому +11

    Moral of this story : Don,t fake the funk on a piece of junk ! 😂😂.

  • @jgmullins1
    @jgmullins1 4 місяці тому +120

    Market is soft and getting worse - the 10% sellers fee is a killer. And don't forget the buyer has to pay 10% on top of the sales price!. Only folks making any money is the auction house. I would never buy or sell a car at this venue. It's really just a place to look or be entertained.

    • @jackspeer2127
      @jackspeer2127 4 місяці тому +21

      Spot on. the housing market is sagging, the Automobile market is sagging. And it will get worse. Much worse. Lots of empty seats in the gallery. The people who desire the kinds of cars you brought are tightening their budgets and not spending discretionary income. Time to develop a side hustle.

    • @SuperBoss351
      @SuperBoss351 4 місяці тому +5

      275million in sales, a record, i bought many cars, trucks, i get 5 %fee, those cars were iffy.. don't blame auction and no belt tightening, just people know quality.. ✌

    • @chrisbueschel3884
      @chrisbueschel3884 4 місяці тому

      oh yeah Barrett and the mecum guys are the ones making money, the top guys that run it are filthy rich, talking "houses in Florida just for the one auction a year they do there rich"!

    • @justso1823
      @justso1823 4 місяці тому

      The market isn't soft people are just buying trash

    • @billycloudy9078
      @billycloudy9078 4 місяці тому +4

      @@SuperBoss351exactly the market is not soft I just saw someone pay a ridiculous amount of money for a rare car(can’t remember what the car) it was crazy!! People are willing to pay top dollar for a rare quality cars and not this guy’s junk!

  • @johngodbout7341
    @johngodbout7341 4 місяці тому +142

    A friend of mine that use to sell cars at these high end auctions told me that he wouldn't even consider taking a car to them unless the car was immaculate. People are expecting perfection at these sales, not just a great clean up job.

    • @longjohn77
      @longjohn77 4 місяці тому +59

      Who would have thought a janky 20 year old Mercedes with peeling clearcoat and an inoperable roof wasn't what mecum buyers are on the hunt for! 😂😅

    • @brianaugust1594
      @brianaugust1594 4 місяці тому +31

      Exactly, Low miles or Not, you KNEW the car was Broken and Tried to Sell it BROKEN! Is car guys Know these Mercedes cost Big Money to fix (if they can really be fixed at All) and we DONT Want them…Sorry!

    • @CoH_88
      @CoH_88 4 місяці тому +12

      Yep they are def picky - his kind of cars fare better at his own used lot

    • @duanejackson6718
      @duanejackson6718 4 місяці тому

      Trying to hustle a profit without adding any value is a parasitical plan.

    • @loosebruce6637
      @loosebruce6637 4 місяці тому +9

      Flippers been driving up prices for years, such is life. 😁

  • @ronaldcoleman2326
    @ronaldcoleman2326 4 місяці тому +28

    There is something sumptuous about hearing a used car dealer wine and moan about loosing money !

    • @chrisg6091
      @chrisg6091 4 місяці тому +5

      My family were dealers for many years. These days the big auction houses are laughing all the way to the bank at the naivete of people playing at being a dealer.

    • @Mrfixitmarty
      @Mrfixitmarty 3 місяці тому +1

      🤣🤣

  • @johnnygreen5642
    @johnnygreen5642 4 місяці тому +7

    U brought a BROKEN car to a high end car auction and ur surprised and disappointed it didnt sell

  • @GrumpyOldMan1968
    @GrumpyOldMan1968 4 місяці тому +342

    You take garbage to an auction and expect to get top dollar for them. What were you thinking, lol

    • @minibikesandmowers
      @minibikesandmowers 4 місяці тому +27

      "Garbage" 😂 Yeah I'm sure your vehicle is so much better than that corvette or skyline that he sent through there

    • @Duh_Huh_24
      @Duh_Huh_24 4 місяці тому +18

      Well, are you going to buy his course on how to be a car dealer? LOL

    • @kurts2650
      @kurts2650 4 місяці тому +71

      Maybe not garbage, but aside from the Skyline which appeals to a small hardcore JDM crowd, the other 4 were generic used cars you see everyday on the street. Boring. Auction buyers are looking for interesting cars you don't find everywhere. These were FB Marketplace cars.

    • @jamesireland9188
      @jamesireland9188 4 місяці тому +12

      ​@@kurts2650Small crowd you obviously don't know much about Jdm cars

    • @AlBundy-ds8ps
      @AlBundy-ds8ps 4 місяці тому +43

      Taking a car that needs a paint job is not smart

  • @DaBaltimoron
    @DaBaltimoron 4 місяці тому +123

    As someone who looks at a lot of old SLs, that car's worth about $6,000.

    • @powertothesheeple5422
      @powertothesheeple5422 4 місяці тому +5

      IKR, $15K good luck brother.

    • @stwhite5135
      @stwhite5135 4 місяці тому +14

      Is that before or after he screwed up the paint?

    • @metooo-zo6dd
      @metooo-zo6dd 4 місяці тому +23

      Yeah he's crazy. He paid $10,000 for that. He easily paid $5,000 too much and on top of that the paint was all messed up. And PS who puts regular tape on their car. Does he not know anything? That's why there's a thing called painters tape and a specific type of tape that you used to put on cars. Not that stuff. He ain't very bright. If it wasn't for his dad, he wouldn't be successful at all full of nepotism

    • @jacknewberry5720
      @jacknewberry5720 4 місяці тому +2

      ​@metooo-zo6dd right even then thays definitely a repaint atock.paint duct tape wouldn't tale the clear off unless it was left on for a long time

    • @Whateva67
      @Whateva67 4 місяці тому +3

      Amazing how little low mileage Mercedes cars are worth.

  • @user6578
    @user6578 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey, I loved the new production! A huge step up and I'm only 2 minutes in! Having your brother and dad in is almost a new channel! The whole family working to find the deals and the hazards of auctions!

  • @Does_it_come_in_black
    @Does_it_come_in_black 4 місяці тому +4

    The problem with the Corvette is it’s a 2014 still has a C6 transmission and the miles aren’t super low. You can get a 2015+ for mid 30s for that

  • @davemessenger1944
    @davemessenger1944 4 місяці тому +181

    The lesson to be learned is to stick with what you know best!!

    • @agger838
      @agger838 4 місяці тому +19

      Can't learn if you don't try. Scared money don't make money

    • @markjapan4062
      @markjapan4062 4 місяці тому +12

      USED CARS BACK HOME STAY AWAY FROM MECHUM

    • @aaad01
      @aaad01 4 місяці тому +3

      Don't open the top until your safely in your shop.

    • @gregd882
      @gregd882 4 місяці тому +10

      When you send S$%T box cars to "Mecum" There not going to command big money. For a guy whos been in business for so long, these bone head mistakes should have been made early on. Unless there all for these UA-cam videos. Don't get it lol

    • @flytoday
      @flytoday 4 місяці тому +2

      but is that internet drama?

  • @tommorgan1291
    @tommorgan1291 4 місяці тому +37

    As a retired collector/dealer here's what I learned. Never buy at a Barrett Jackson auction. If you can't get a Friday or Saturday Barrett Jackson slot to sell then don't enter your vehicle. Next best place to buy is Scottsdale Pavilions Shopping Center only open every Saturday. Here you can take your time and take a vehicle your interest in on a freeway drive and even put it on a lift. No buyers or sellers fees. No taxes. One last learning experience is to not buy Canadian vehicles. They are recognized easily by not being air conditioned and have really bad under carriages. You have to get them up on a lift to see all under areas and they are usually rusted.

    • @mikeschmalz5312
      @mikeschmalz5312 4 місяці тому +3

      Very good advice!!!

    • @whereisthedollar
      @whereisthedollar 4 місяці тому +3

      Your thoughts on buying Mon-Thursday with know builders cars and or collectors cars at BJ. I'm in the East and looked up Scottsdale Pavilions couldn't really find anything?

    • @supersize75k5
      @supersize75k5 4 місяці тому +1

      @@whereisthedollarpavilions is a car show going on the last 30 years or so.
      It’s not supposed to be or really is a selling platform at all.

    • @dwightsmith5174
      @dwightsmith5174 4 місяці тому +5

      ​@@whereisthedollar Scottsdale Pavilion's is NOT an auction. It's a Saturday car show. Sponsored by the McDs in the parking lot. A great place to see cars owned by enthusiasts - real people, not investors.
      Cars come and go through out the day. If in the area, don't miss it. Especially during the Saturdays big car auctions are in town.

    • @kennordsfan1494
      @kennordsfan1494 4 місяці тому +3

      Yes any cars from eastern Canada are horrible yes you are correct. They use salt and it rusts them out horribly, but in the west were we are there isnt that issue But the air condition not being there really? Maybe 20 years ago lol.

  • @RnWSolutions
    @RnWSolutions 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Craig for doing this as it's something I've thought about for a while, and now with your disastrous experience, I can forget it. I've been a small dealer in TX for 5 yrs now as a side gig because I love cars and providing good exciting vehicles for others that like them - "life is too short to drive boring cars" another UA-camr once said. I really thought what you did would be fun to do, but I've seen Mecum and BJ auction prices coming down and dealer auctions (I usually go to America's Auto Auctions) going up over the past few years so I've thought there's no margin in it, and you confirmed it. Thanks!

  • @ashleystoneman642
    @ashleystoneman642 4 місяці тому +3

    You were great in this Craig!! Love this style and was a great culmination of the series

  • @RealInsaneGalvatron
    @RealInsaneGalvatron 4 місяці тому +68

    ​Pays $12,500 for a Subaru. Sells it for $14,000. After auction fees, barely breaks even. Claims to make enough to ship the other cars home.

    • @williamburdon6993
      @williamburdon6993 4 місяці тому

      Its the internet, it's all horse shit. Everybody is a entrepreneur in 2020s till they all go broke.

    • @metooo-zo6dd
      @metooo-zo6dd 4 місяці тому

      Yeah this guy is a absolute tool bag. Just a rich white kid that fell head first into money because of his parents acts like he knows everything but knows nothing. Anybody that puts tape regular tape on the paint of their vehicle. Can't tell me anything. Anybody that pays $10,000 for a old car like that and doesn't look at everything. Especially check to see if the convertible top goes up and down. I'm telling you this guy couldn't tell me shit about life especially about cars. I wouldn't listen to him for anything

    • @petergerardijr3116
      @petergerardijr3116 4 місяці тому +7

      He fibbed

    • @LuciferMorningstar-wk8qu
      @LuciferMorningstar-wk8qu 4 місяці тому +20

      This auction was an ABSOLUTE failure for him. Any other color and that GTR would have done much better. His cars just exude "flipper garbage".

    • @thebigpicture2032
      @thebigpicture2032 4 місяці тому +2

      @@LuciferMorningstar-wk8qu yeah, if you paint a car purple, it has to be a keeper.

  • @Bwill-hn2pc
    @Bwill-hn2pc 4 місяці тому +120

    Don’t know why any one goes and sells at these auctions when bring a trailer and cars and bids exists. Barret Jackson is a rip off with all its fees and mecum used to be ok but sellers fee is BS.

    • @tikijojo
      @tikijojo 4 місяці тому +27

      I agree. These auctions are outdated and useful only in small amounts or niche vehicles.

    • @richardmorris7063
      @richardmorris7063 4 місяці тому

      Me too,they're greedy & eat up the profits. Think of how much they make over a four day span. Ripoffs

    • @brianaugust1594
      @brianaugust1594 4 місяці тому +11

      Agreed 100% The days of Barrett, Jackson and Meacum are Gone…Only a Fool would Pay those High Fees!!

    • @DF-et4gs
      @DF-et4gs 4 місяці тому +1

      That's all good but if they reject your car for any reason (which has happened to me) you'll have to list somewhere else. Sometimes these can be viable

    • @Bwill-hn2pc
      @Bwill-hn2pc 4 місяці тому +1

      @@DF-et4gs cars and bids standard is lower than bring a trailer. I just can’t fathom, as a seller paying at least 10% and another fee based on day it runs and time it runs etc OR + what? 20% as a Buyer?
      5% paid by buyer just makes sense. If cars and bids or BaT wanted to they could easily rent some space and start to schedule and build up in person auctions if they rally wanted too. They’ve got a back log of most vehicles.

  • @mohammedalghazali5766
    @mohammedalghazali5766 4 місяці тому +2

    The style of production is great. The brother duo is very entertaining!

  • @rasplane
    @rasplane 4 місяці тому +3

    I loved the camera crew for a special event, however the GoPro for casual walks around your dealership and others are great two. I think a mix of both, would serve you and the channel well. Great work, learning so much from you and keep being awesome. You are often a topic of conversation with a peer at work. His family owns a small lot and they buy cars at auction.

  • @glennmacintosh4071
    @glennmacintosh4071 4 місяці тому +206

    Craig, it was nice of you to send your cars on a vacation to Florida. I think the prices you expected were very reasonable. The attendance did seem to be low with no serious buyers with big enough check books. The video was really well done. Thanks!

    • @aaronbritt2025
      @aaronbritt2025 4 місяці тому +42

      It was actually full of people with big checkbooks. Nobody wanted okay condition cars. They wanted immaculate six-figure cars. The Mercedes needs work, the Fox Body and the Vette are just a normal cars. If the Mustang was a police pkg LX notchback, it would've got bids. If the C7 was a ZR1, it would've got bids. If the R32 was a GTR, it would've got more bids. Special cars are what sell at Mecum and BJ. Not ordinary cars. I'm actually kinda tired of feeling like I'm picking on Craig, but it seems like he makes bad decisions for the sake of content.

    • @kagnewcobra5228
      @kagnewcobra5228 4 місяці тому +4

      @@aaronbritt2025 Craig knows exactly what he is doing! Pick on him all you want. He's laughing all the way to the bank!

    • @aaronbritt2025
      @aaronbritt2025 4 місяці тому

      @@kagnewcobra5228 It's a good thing he's got you standing up for him.

    • @dummy9966
      @dummy9966 4 місяці тому +17

      @@aaronbritt2025 Couldn’t have said it any better. He brought junk. It wasn’t that no one was bidding, it was because you brought five Ford Taurus’s to a Gala.

    • @LEOhopeful
      @LEOhopeful 4 місяці тому +9

      ​@@kagnewcobra5228
      This video shows the exact opposite.
      He brought a bunch of cars that you would see every week at your normal public dealer auction. You can't say that they weren't buyers their. This was even more money than last year. There were more multi-million-dollar cars there this year than ever before. He just brought a bunch of trash you can buy on Facebook Marketplace
      Only a total idiot to the car business, thinks he can buy Cars sight unseen from one auction not do anything, and make thousands, at one of the biggest auctions in the world.

  • @gregknott518
    @gregknott518 4 місяці тому +33

    Sorry the auction didn’t go your way. The film crew and edit are great! Same with the dynamic with your brother and Dad! Thanks for sharing

  • @rondavis3372
    @rondavis3372 4 місяці тому +2

    Content + video production is outstanding. Why you are one of my favorites to watch

  • @joewinn809
    @joewinn809 4 місяці тому +4

    Craig, I’m a Bostonian that moved to South Florida 22 years ago. I gotta say I love your Dads Boston accent. Priceless!

  • @markyounglove5570
    @markyounglove5570 4 місяці тому +18

    did i miss something or did he say during the skyline sale that the auctioneer was making up bids fishing for bids up to $27k when he only actually had a real bid at $23k -- thats seems to be unethical if not illegal

    • @billstoys8324
      @billstoys8324 3 місяці тому

      Yea it starts around 16:50 and they talk about it at 17:20 saying that it wasn't real money and the auctionier was fishing. NOT COOL AT ALL!! Just showed me that I would never trust an auction!!!

    • @jamesmclynn1236
      @jamesmclynn1236 2 місяці тому

      YES! and they also do this so when it heads over to the "bid goes on" section, it will show a high bid of $27k, not the actual bid of $23k.

  • @Hogiewan1
    @Hogiewan1 4 місяці тому +11

    This says everything about how the economy is going and how people are viewing things

    • @drjohnosterman9681
      @drjohnosterman9681 3 місяці тому

      No I think this shows how to try to sell cars for more than they are worth in the wrong place. Give me a plaid suit next to the high way in a popular town.... sell them all day long

    • @BruceLee-xn3nn
      @BruceLee-xn3nn 2 місяці тому

      People are holding on to their savings instead of buying toys.

  • @Viva-la-Maquina
    @Viva-la-Maquina 4 місяці тому +3

    Hola Craig! Juan from Viva La Máquina here. Was great to meet you and your family. So this is my assessment:
    1-We cannot compare this professionally done video with multiple cameras to any of your previous videos. The definition of the video, framing and editing are on point.
    2-Your family do great on camera, especially your brother.
    3-The loosing your shirt part was a self inflicted wound. You and we all have been waiving the red flag about the market going kaput.
    4-Best video yet, concise with minimum whining. Comparable to anything that Speed or Discovery puts out!

  • @Mrfixitmarty
    @Mrfixitmarty 4 місяці тому +6

    To me, this video shows how hard it can be in the auto business. Craig generally does well, but he has to put plenty of effort into this. Nice video.

    • @lakeseminole
      @lakeseminole 3 місяці тому

      I thought the very same thing. And a lot of anxiety!

  • @ChristianTroy02
    @ChristianTroy02 4 місяці тому +102

    This was an insanely more professional video. While I loved the old style this shows tremendous growth in your channel. The picture quality, the editing, the angles. It’s more cinematic than simply a guy with his phone camera. The camera crew did this video justice.

    • @robertbrown9785
      @robertbrown9785 4 місяці тому

      totally agree!

    • @SlimShady771
      @SlimShady771 4 місяці тому

      These guys are idiots just trying to make it big on UA-cam. They know nothing about cars or how to run a business.

    • @A5M1TH
      @A5M1TH 4 місяці тому

      Too bad he and his sidekick are arrogant fools.

    • @jotork3774
      @jotork3774 4 місяці тому

      Meatheads at Mecum.....duct tape ha ha

  • @Spkr-kp2rp
    @Spkr-kp2rp 4 місяці тому +31

    The filming and editing was amazing. Your brother is a great addition to the videos. Hit the ground running for the next one with lessons learned. Thank you for the content it’s helpful and entertaining.

  • @bdayo4406
    @bdayo4406 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing your experience. Educational, and a reminder of the cost of time and energy.

  • @lonestarcollectiblezcom2602
    @lonestarcollectiblezcom2602 3 місяці тому

    sound and video quality is incredible! Thanks Craig, well done sir!

  • @illuminatidestroyerbear2231
    @illuminatidestroyerbear2231 4 місяці тому +15

    This production quality is where its at. I love the new changes and imo it will take you further in UA-cam. Ive enjoyed watching your channel change and grow over the last few years.

  • @ericwolff2153
    @ericwolff2153 4 місяці тому +18

    When the economy goes soft so do the middle and low end buyers. Quality high end will always sell. You should have just sold locally but a great learning experience

  • @TinkeringTom91
    @TinkeringTom91 3 місяці тому +1

    I appreciate the transparency showing things don't always go perfectly like in the real world. Nice Interesting Video. 👍

  • @neilreid2298
    @neilreid2298 4 місяці тому

    Really appreciate all the work and money you put into this vid. Bummer it didn't work out better for you. I attended the Dallas Meacum event this year and same scenario- people weren't buying and some really good deals rolled off the block.

  • @cliffm6566
    @cliffm6566 4 місяці тому +44

    We were at Mecum earlier this month and prices were a bit soft. We are in a recession and many cars didn’t meet reserve. Great video Craig 😍

    • @markjapan4062
      @markjapan4062 4 місяці тому +3

      TO MANY SELLERS OF SHIT CARS NO CLASS CARS. BIG MISTAKE

    • @hg2blackcat411
      @hg2blackcat411 4 місяці тому

      WHAT. DID. YOU. SAY.? ​@@markjapan4062

    • @joshua_J
      @joshua_J 4 місяці тому +10

      ​@@markjapan4062pretty awesome to see Mecum make up bids trying to get money when the real bid was only $23,000 yet the bid magically went up to $27,000. Lol. Mecum is a joke.

    • @richreicher2679
      @richreicher2679 4 місяці тому

      Only the people who know what macroeconomics are and what recession means...

    • @kidynamite58
      @kidynamite58 4 місяці тому +2

      Recession? It's odd that the markets are at record highs, I guess I don't know anything about economics.

  • @turboman2019
    @turboman2019 4 місяці тому +6

    Sorry Craig this sale was a disaster financially,kudos to you for following thru and making it interesting for all of your viewers,the fact that we got to see you interacting with your brother and Dad is so worth it.Keep it up and love the videographer doing all the recording makes it so much more viewable and keeps you free of messing with the Gopro etc.👍

  • @idunnoanymore2870
    @idunnoanymore2870 4 місяці тому

    Very informative, great content! Love the new format you have with a videographer.

  • @boodaddytvs
    @boodaddytvs 4 місяці тому +2

    It started rough your brother knows his stuff but is super overly aware of the cameras, and tried to force a few segments but the chemistry got better over time. For authenticity sake I don’t think this is needed every time but for things like this it was a good change of vibe

  • @KevinSmith-wr1sy
    @KevinSmith-wr1sy 4 місяці тому +4

    Another knockout video Craig! I like both your styles of videos. Just keep feeding us more great car content.

  • @jasonfrieman3830
    @jasonfrieman3830 4 місяці тому +20

    Follow your gut lol. You knew it from jump that it was a losing gamble lol

  • @user-wl9rv1nr9o
    @user-wl9rv1nr9o 4 місяці тому

    Ohh man! This is definitly much better. Feels like im watching an actual car show than a youtube video

  • @sanfranciscobay
    @sanfranciscobay 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for disclosing the costs involved. Most people do not show these numbers.

  • @SeeLifeBro
    @SeeLifeBro 4 місяці тому +15

    What awesome production quality! Great job stepping your game up Craig. I can't wait to see more of this. You'll hit on the next auction!

  • @T-41
    @T-41 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for sharing your experience. Your video is quite high quality. It confirmed my observations that it is a struggle when there aren’t a lot buyers with cash burning holes in their pockets.

  • @freshvintage
    @freshvintage 4 місяці тому

    First things first Craig AWESOME VIDEO! I can see the high production level of the video crew here and the video looks great! We were at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale earlier this week and the other commenters here are right - the "first" and "second" day cars I'd like to call them were not selling for that much - I was surprised to see what I would call really solid work trucks going for less money and the cars weren't much better either - the lower end is in a soft economy/almost recession right now unfortunately due to inflation.

  • @tomrizzo1554
    @tomrizzo1554 4 місяці тому

    You still always keep a positive outlook which is a good thing

  • @heinzn6272
    @heinzn6272 4 місяці тому +6

    Best sound at an action you’ve ever done. Fun going professional for this viewer
    I enjoyed the inside scoop on selling cars at the Mecum auction
    Thanks

    • @SlimShady771
      @SlimShady771 4 місяці тому

      Don't do what these idiots did. They lost their ass when you factor in your time, what a waste. He's from new Hampshire, Mecum does an auction in Connecticut.
      What a bonehead

  • @Nyc_wolfpack
    @Nyc_wolfpack 4 місяці тому +8

    Hell of a way to learn a lesson about that auction. It's a crazy process to go through and not know if it's gonna pay off I've always watched those type of auctions with my father he enjoyed telling me about the cars and showed me photos of the ones he owned

  • @numerouno3112
    @numerouno3112 4 місяці тому

    Blown away by the new video format. 10/10 Craig !

  • @Galileo9.81
    @Galileo9.81 4 місяці тому

    Great video and thank you for sharing

  • @SonderBuddha
    @SonderBuddha 4 місяці тому +22

    Craig the amount of work that went into this video is truly amazing! I love that you invest so much time into making these and putting it out for us to consume. Top quality content! Keep up the good work lads!

  • @windowsdown3684
    @windowsdown3684 4 місяці тому +20

    I’m digging the family vibes so natural I love it looks like it should be on tv.

  • @kurtiswa-k-8346
    @kurtiswa-k-8346 4 місяці тому +2

    Great vid, Really appreciate the actual true style...
    Hard to find today...

  • @Yourmission9
    @Yourmission9 4 місяці тому +4

    That 5.0 is nice, I remember a neighbor of mine had a 91 white LX fastback in manual, and a 96 white ford probe in manual (showing my age here) but I remember thinking that would be my dream garage. Now probes that weren’t sent to the crusher are all in garbage condition because people already knew they wouldn’t be collectible

    • @AlBundy-ds8ps
      @AlBundy-ds8ps 4 місяці тому +1

      He was asking a reasonable price for it

    • @davestewart2067
      @davestewart2067 3 місяці тому +1

      The “probe” was supposed to be “mustang IV”. Good heavens that didn’t happen.

  • @user-yp8wn8qt9y
    @user-yp8wn8qt9y 4 місяці тому +10

    I absolutely love the camera work. It really elevates the content. You, your dad and your brother make a great team!

  • @underachievingwatchcollect1878
    @underachievingwatchcollect1878 4 місяці тому +27

    The bidders at the auction were looking for steals-in this declining economy selling at a dealer auction will just bring pain and tears 😭. Great audio and video but don’t need it all the time. In this video it was spot on. Enjoyed your father and brother in the vids😎!

    • @recoilrob324
      @recoilrob324 4 місяці тому +6

      Funny that cars he bought at auction a couple weeks ago were bid right about the same price as he paid. Auction buyers know what things cost so unless there's been a major upturn in pricing they're not likely going to pay more this week than the car sold for last week.

    • @RDA8191
      @RDA8191 2 місяці тому +1

      But the Whitehouse keeps telling me Bidenonics is great for us 😅

  • @frankreyes4
    @frankreyes4 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for being a real person.

  • @user-yb9qf4xq7f
    @user-yb9qf4xq7f 4 місяці тому +10

    Florida is broke Graig 🤫 lived here for 30 years now everything is crazy expensive! I’m moving back up north. The amount of Corvette’s in FL is mind boggling! I can’t go 1 mile in my town without seeing 3 Vettes! Corvette retail listings are ridiculous down here! You can buy a 2023 ZO6 for just over 150k regular C8s are 60 to 70k all day long. Reality is hitting Americans buddy and it’s gonna be ugly! 😮 good job on the production 🫡

    • @pnum9618
      @pnum9618 3 місяці тому

      we will never get back to normal and things will get alot worse the dollar is dead the globalists are screwing us gas is crazy we are headed for dark times close the dam border for cryin out loud are goverment borrows a trillon per year wars and rumors of wars

  • @tractorguy
    @tractorguy 4 місяці тому +25

    Craig, I was at Mecum on Jan 5th and the majority of the vehicles were moving on to the “bid goes on”. I had a great time looking at all the cars, but the auction was somewhat of a disappointment. Very few bidders.

    • @XXLDUDE
      @XXLDUDE 4 місяці тому +4

      Looked really dead in the vid. I go to Barrett Jackson Palm Beach every year and it’s packed out every day. It’s crazy seeing Mecum that light on foot traffic.

    • @agger838
      @agger838 4 місяці тому +4

      Prices are collapsing on Vehicles. No one wants to buy, everyone wants to sell

    • @flatlandAutoSales
      @flatlandAutoSales 4 місяці тому +4

      ​@XXLDUDE it was on a Monday. I was shocked there was that many people there

    • @joshua_J
      @joshua_J 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@XXLDUDEit's crazy literally watching Mecum place fake bids on cars trying to get them to sell. Real bid $23,000 yet Mecum said $27,000 bid looking for $28,000 knowing he would sell it for that. That's why Barrett Jackson with zero reserve is better.

    • @XXLDUDE
      @XXLDUDE 4 місяці тому

      @@joshua_J I agree and I feel like the cars at BJ seem to be better quality overall. I’ve seen quite a few fakes claiming to be popular cars go through mecum and then the buyer gets screwed when the truth comes out. Like Stacey David’s copperhead a few years ago.

  • @Caden553
    @Caden553 4 місяці тому +21

    I really think that your cars ran at a rough time/day. I'm sure it's more expensive to get a better slot, but that place was dead! Just went to Barrett jackson scottsdale yesterday and even at 6-9pm the place was full with lots of money. Love how this video was filmed, especially for a series like this. Still like the vlogs for normal vids

  • @steelmill
    @steelmill 4 місяці тому +2

    Its nice seeing car dealers take it in the rear.

  • @michaelmalagoli8652
    @michaelmalagoli8652 4 місяці тому +5

    You live and learn. Had an experience at the Meacham Auction and spent time with your dad and brother. I like the new format.

    • @markjapan4062
      @markjapan4062 4 місяці тому +1

      SHOULD HAD PLAYED GOLF ..AND LUNCH AT THE CLUB

  • @trbstang
    @trbstang 4 місяці тому +12

    This looks more like a real TV show Craig. Nicely produced and well done! I don't think you said the same thing several times in it. 😂 Great job and good luck with the 3 left over.

  • @ThunderJarvis
    @ThunderJarvis 4 місяці тому

    Keep your head up Craig and keep asking the right questions and learning. I bought and sold cars for my dad’s dealership and when you’re dealing with the cars you have you’re way better off selling direct off the lot or online. They’re ordinary cars. Bring some extraordinary cars next time and find out what the market is wanting first. You got this!

  • @kurtashbaugh1263
    @kurtashbaugh1263 4 місяці тому +1

    Recently watched some Mecum auctions on tv. It was evident that they didn't have adequate shoppers/buyers and many vehicles went unsold. Enjoyed the coverage you provided it seemed more professional but cant say that I loved it any more then the solo camera work you do yourself. It was a bit more jumpy then I would've expected for a professional.

  • @SIRCHEET0
    @SIRCHEET0 4 місяці тому +5

    I enjoyed the camera crew. I thought it was nice for a video like this. I also enjoy you filming your normal way as well. For normal stuff around the shop, keep it how you have. But for the finale of a video series you've been working on, the camera crew was a nice touch.

  • @terrylessmann2274
    @terrylessmann2274 4 місяці тому +3

    The people making $$$ are the auction houses. They get a fee just to run the car thru (price varies depending on day and time), they get 10% from the buyer and seller. Sure, they have to rent the building and pay some auctioneers, but they must be doing well with all the auctions that are popping up.

  • @Paulydude2000
    @Paulydude2000 4 місяці тому +1

    That Skyline is done right, love it the white forged wheels too

  • @ryans5876
    @ryans5876 4 місяці тому +2

    Buying cars from Adessa and Manheim Auctions to flip at a Mecum auction is doom from the start, but you never know until you try. On a positive note you got some time out of the cold winter stuff here and enjoyed some nice weather, that alone is a win!

  • @Codric
    @Codric 4 місяці тому +6

    Immediate takeaway: I think the camera crew is worth it for the “big” adventures like Mecum. I started watching during COVID and the candidness of the 2020 content (selfie sticks and simple editing) is fine with me. I look forward to seeing what direction you go

  • @shawndube6957
    @shawndube6957 4 місяці тому +5

    I feel for ya Craig hope i can do my part and watch this Iconic video incoming......Looking forward to it

  • @geegilbert6242
    @geegilbert6242 4 місяці тому

    I enjoyed this video. Nice job on the video. Thanks for the content!

  • @jamaicanjjason
    @jamaicanjjason 4 місяці тому

    Bro, I like both video formats. 👍👍

  • @davemessenger1944
    @davemessenger1944 4 місяці тому +8

    Regarding the top working.......You should know better to believe one of your own!!

  • @ewalk1528
    @ewalk1528 4 місяці тому +39

    Screw the camera crew.....I like your original way of filming....Loved every bit if this tho...hope it doesn't bite you in the butt money wise...Stay true to yourself...AWESOME CONTENT AS USUAL!

  • @artgecko2645
    @artgecko2645 4 місяці тому +6

    It can be a hard lesson when you think your cars are worth $150k and the market says they're worth about half that.
    I haven't seen any of your vlog-style videos, but the quality of this video is top-notch.

  • @AlbertWilsonComics
    @AlbertWilsonComics 3 місяці тому

    I love the new style and your traditional camera style.

  • @abubbleoff1742
    @abubbleoff1742 4 місяці тому +15

    As a retired painter, your brother does great work!

    • @dj1698
      @dj1698 4 місяці тому

      Adam does do great work.

    • @sanfranciscobay
      @sanfranciscobay 4 місяці тому

      Was the Car painted the same shade as the original color?

    • @dj1698
      @dj1698 4 місяці тому

      @@sanfranciscobay no. The original color was maroon. If you watch the older video, you can see the original color.

  • @ahmedharara9823
    @ahmedharara9823 4 місяці тому +23

    This new video style would be awesome for a TV show, especially with your dad and brother in it. It blends together really well and doesn't feel awkward or forced like some car shows on TV these days. Great video!

  • @smildren3
    @smildren3 4 місяці тому +1

    The video quality was superb. It is great for this type of setting where you're selling at a big time auction. I think your regular videos from the shop and local auction should be on your GoPro camera to keep that regular down-home feel. Sorry your cars didn't sell for big $$.

  • @whereisthedollar
    @whereisthedollar 4 місяці тому +1

    This is why as a buyer, I've been Online and R/D No reserve at BJ. Some great builds and cars by some reputable folks could be brought early Tues-Thursday. Even with the premium.

  • @westcoastronnieOC714
    @westcoastronnieOC714 4 місяці тому +16

    Craig this was a great video. You and your brother and your dad should collaborate more often in videos you guys work well together. Hats off to you guys. 👍

  • @ScottyG-pu6mh
    @ScottyG-pu6mh 4 місяці тому +4

    Craig, I’m actually deployed in Japan right now and I’ve only seen one skyline that compared to yours, and I’ve seen 8 or 10 of them. That one was a red wide body. You did a great job with it!!
    If I had the money, I’d be coming home with one lol.

    • @LuciferMorningstar-wk8qu
      @LuciferMorningstar-wk8qu 4 місяці тому +2

      He could have painted that R32 literally any other color and gotten good money. He put a V-spec paint job on a base model car and was hoping for a miracle. A fanboi might have considered it but the purists were laughing at it.

  • @IansGarage
    @IansGarage 4 місяці тому

    Great video quality! And yay… no memes or constant text pop ups! Although the text could use some spell and grammar checking :) enjoyed this one a lot, your personalities come across much more clearly and you seem really likeable!

  • @davebarron5939
    @davebarron5939 4 місяці тому

    Your Fox Body reminded me of my 83 Camaro Z28. I found it in S. MI. of all places after looking for 2 years (in MI) come to find out it spent the first 38 years of its life in Fla. Must have been garage / AC kept, the hoses under the hood were still pliable and good. It ran good and the body is rust free however, the thing was a dog. I have now LS swapped it (done right) with a 4L65E both built, and the car now is a pure joy! Cheers!

  • @reallegendsquest
    @reallegendsquest 4 місяці тому +2

    Honestly, I love the vlog style. Handheld camera is authentic, and I’m sure cost effective. A crew has great production value, but then you have the overhead and commitment to content output. If your looking for a Discovery deal, go for it. Otherwise stay small and nimble. Ad revenue and UA-cam are fickle.

  • @louisstennes3
    @louisstennes3 4 місяці тому +6

    Just my opinion and I can be way off base, I think the Vette had to many miles at 76,000.

    • @sanfranciscobay
      @sanfranciscobay 4 місяці тому

      If the Car was always garaged and maintained with highway miles, it has another 75,000 miles remaining.

    • @louisstennes3
      @louisstennes3 4 місяці тому

      At a normal auction I agree but this is a Mecum auction and that makes a difference.@@sanfranciscobay

    • @2Greenlid
      @2Greenlid 4 місяці тому +1

      Agree, sports cars driven hard with that many miles!

  • @Ekimsnegdoh27
    @Ekimsnegdoh27 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video work. I feel like I’m watching a reality show. Well done

  • @dwc446
    @dwc446 4 місяці тому

    This is a real step up on the production quality. Keep up the good content

  • @daveduckworth1800
    @daveduckworth1800 4 місяці тому +3

    Craig took a chance and it did not go well. Tried a quick flip on the vette. Soft market for the win!!!!!! The next 2 years or so will be a test for those that buy/sell cars.

  • @jaymellyflores6133
    @jaymellyflores6133 4 місяці тому +3

    Man that’s a lot of money to entertain us. Keep up the hard work. I could only imagine the stress you went through..

  • @jamieowens6247
    @jamieowens6247 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the new vid with the camera crew. Very very nice!

  • @fixitfrank412
    @fixitfrank412 4 місяці тому

    I like your vlog style, much more personal!

  • @blueridgebikeman
    @blueridgebikeman 4 місяці тому +2

    Craig, the high production values are quite noticeable and really nice. But, if that costs you a lot, I'd say it's not worth it. You're pretty handy with the GoPro. And, I wish you the best. Love the channel!