[77HANDMEDOWN]

+1 on the lack of Pontiac coverage. I went through a couple of years of picking out every Pontiac and every 2nd gen F-body both Camaro and Firebirds. The lot # would be coming up and here they go to commercial. I get those cars are not as cool as stingrays to most but come on.

I would like to have a few beers with the guy Steve something with the thick black glasses though. Could be wrong but I think that guy is the real deal. I certainly can't correct him on much.

[afx421]

I don't think the've showed enough mustangs, vettes and Camaros though

[stevep]

Originally Posted by 77HANDMEDOWN

+1 on the lack of Pontiac coverage. I went through a couple of years of picking out every Pontiac and every 2nd gen F-body both Camaro and Firebirds. The lot # would be coming up and here they go to commercial. I get those cars are not as cool as stingrays to most but come on.

I would like to have a few beers with the guy Steve something with the thick black glasses though. Could be wrong but I think that guy is the real deal. I certainly can't correct him on much.

He is the real deal. A few friends met him in Norwalk a few years ago and said that he was a great guy.

I don't care for B-J because I can't stand that pompous idiot Craig Jackson.

[Trulyvintage]

Speed Channel is purely entertainment

Everyone should go to at least one BJA

There are buys to be had

You need to check out the " Rejects " and the cars that are
pending auction to find a deal ....




Jim

[psw]

Originally Posted by Mr_GTO

They're selling the AUCTION not just the cars.

Aint that the truth, I am sure they make tons of money on the attendance and all the associated consumption that goes with that, plus the TV deal itself. The profit from selling the cars may eventually be secondary, or perhaps already is...

[dantheman311]

i didnt see much i liked either changed the channel preety quick

[zeebo]

it might be a great place to sell cars, as you have a large, slightly intoxicated audience, but to buy cars its not too great an atmosphere. getting into a bidding war usually does not fare well for the buyer....

[66sprint6]

I saw decent pricing on some cars. For 25-40K, there were plenty of cars that I would consider. I don't believe that I could build a good car from a solid base for that price. And I don't think that I would want to.

It's a great show as well. I love my Pontiacs, but seeing an endless steam of pristine examples from all manufacturers is worth watching anytime. As long as the cars are changing.

[AZgoatguy]

Hey guys, I agree with most everything said here about the auction as to it being on TV... a huge waste of time for the few cars that pass the auction block. However, as for Barrett-Jackson itself I absolutely agree with Judge273 that "Live In Person Attendance" makes all the difference. This auction is an 'event' for the car lover and I believe you really have to be there to fully appreciate it. I spent last Wednesday at BJ Scottsdale (my third year) and for me it is less about the auction than it is just enjoying a smorgasbord, a feast if you will, of so many interesting and beautiful cars and, all in one place. My bell rings loudest with 60's and 70's factory muscle because I was there when these cars were new - graduated HS in 1967 - and to see them again like I remember them from the day is a total blast to my past. And I like the cars to be right! Now I don't know if a car can be over-restored... hmmmm, maybe the paint can be too pretty or perfect... but if the interior and under the hood (numbers matching) and chassis is correct and nice-nice, then I'm usually quite satisfied. As with many of us I can spot things that are not correct on Goats and that does bother me some but hey, I'm not buying anything. And speaking of buying... for me that is the only reason I catch BJ on TV and that is to see what the cars sell for. But I make use of the DVR; I record it and later play it back skipping the commercials and the cars I don't care about. Much of time the cars seem overpriced and I have to remind myself this is an auction (bidding frenzy), and too, many of these cars are near garage queens or museum pieces. Most certainly this is not the reality for the cars I own as I like to drive mine. Yes, BJ is commercialized but then it is after all a business... a really big business, and Craig and Steve do very well indeed. I have to admit I'm just a little bit envious.

[63Banshee]

Craig Jackson is a hypocrite. Puts his Mustang up with reserve...

[Firebob]

I usually set the DVR to fast forward and watch it that way. If I see something that really catches my eye I put it on play and then back on FF. You can still see what things go for because it turns red when it sells. At least it cuts down on the BS at BJ.

[bsblguy]

Looks like Rick Hendricks will be having several car carriers headed to NC again. $1050000 for a 2014 corvette? Another mil for a 68 vette to name a few. I'll never know what it's like to have that kind of money.

[monsterflake]

if you're gonna watch the auction, do it via speed's stream. no commercials or stupid 'features' of **** nobody wants to see...

[rememberfireball#22]

I think they should change the name from Barrett Jackson Auto Auction to Barrett Jackson Mustang Auction. I watched off and on every day it was on. I seemed every time I turned the channel to the auction, they were nothing but Mustangs going across the block. I'm fed up with this auction. The problem I've got is my cable provider does not carry the Mecum auction. I really like Mike Joy and Steve Magnante, they both seem to be fairly knowledgeable and I enjoy listening to them. So I guess I'm stuck with Barrett Jackson. If nothing else its entertaining.

[tigergto]

Check with your cable provider to see if they have a package that includes the Velocity channel. Mecum is on Velocity.

[60man]

Car auctions suck for me now right along with Speed TV !!!!
A little is OK but 24/7 flats sux...IMO They have turned me away period....
Most of Speeds other shows are re-runs from back in 2006 or beyond or about imports..
Sorry...I don't care if I ever watch another car auction on TV..
I don't care how pretty or rare it is...I want to know/see how it performs..

[daduck]

should be called Barrett-Jackson Charity and Rustang Auction.

[lust4speed]

Recorded on Direct TV and watched on the 3rd speed of fast forward. Tried 4th, but found that I would miss a Pontiac every now and then. I slow and watch most BOP offerings, but not much else. Watching that show live would be cruel and unusual punishment. Seemed the money was really flowing again.

[3 Deuce 64]

Originally Posted by rememberfireball#22

I think they should change the name from Barrett Jackson Auto Auction to Barrett Jackson Mustang Auction. I watched off and on every day it was on. I seemed every time I turned the channel to the auction, they were nothing but Mustangs going across the block. I'm fed up with this auction. The problem I've got is my cable provider does not carry the Mecum auction. I really like Mike Joy and Steve Magnante, they both seem to be fairly knowledgeable and I enjoy listening to them. So I guess I'm stuck with Barrett Jackson. If nothing else its entertaining.

you can watch Mecum on your comp. live stream

[rexs73gto]

I tried to watch the B-J auction but every time I turned it on there was either a mustang or a camaro or vette. I know GM made more cars then those 2 & the same for ford I know they made others cars other then the mustang. When the camara panned over the show field that was getting ready to come up I waited but never did see any of the the ones that were in the waiting area come up for sale. And the all the car that were for the charitieys 21 cars this year. All that is , is a chance for the rich to get a car & to get a tax right off. The more they bid the bigger right off. I also get real tired of seeing that little fool on stage with his sun glass's on like the suns out so bright he needs them inside. And craig Jackson sitting there with the only car with a reserve & making sure his is the only one while all the other cars have to take what the bid is wheather they lose or not. Seeing what they do on tv make me not want to ever go out & see it in person. It makes me wonder if I wanted to look at the cars I wanted to wouldn't be allowed because they would make me look at only the cars they want me to see. Plus I don't like the idea of having to pay an extra $ 500.00 just to sit up front to see the cars closer while they go through the auction. My money is as good as anyone elses but not at B-J because if you want good seats you have to pay out your ass to do so, or you get shi88y seats that make your ass go numb.