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Mecum auctioneers need to calm down

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  1. Enzo91

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    #1 Enzo91, Aug 19, 2017
    I have been really into watching high end car auctions the past few years, but one thing that really bothers me is the way the Mecum auctioneers talk. I read there there is a psychological reason for the way they rythmically chant fast. Supposedly it lulls people into bidding and moves the auction along faster. But After about 30 seconds of listening to those guys babble away I have to mute the tv. How the hell do people stand sitting in there for hours on end? RM Sothebys, Gooding & Co, and Bonhams all seem to be able to move high dollar cars while talking in a normal tone of voice. Why the hell does Mecum need ruin the experience of the auction by talking like a bunch of babbling, incoherent idiots?
     
  2. tifoso2728

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    #2 tifoso2728, Aug 19, 2017
    Exactly. Barrett-Jackson is guilty of the same audible abuse.
     
  3. Jakuzzi

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    #3 Jakuzzi, Aug 19, 2017
    And combined with the liquid libations provided to the individuals in order to "enhance" their excitement for the show; it helps in driving up the bidding prices and process.
     
  4. Enzo91

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    #4 Enzo91, Aug 19, 2017
    Except none of the european auction houses seem to do any of that. And they have no problem selling their cars. Meanwhile I'm watching the Mecum auction on mute and they are struggling to sell half their cars.
     
  5. vracer

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    #5 vracer, Aug 19, 2017
    Europeans come from a tradition of selling art - slow and "genteel". Americans from selling horses & cattle, "Head 'em up, head em out, rawhide!"

    I've found BJ & Mecum easier to 'tune out' in person than on TV.
     
  6. Island Time

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    #6 Island Time, Aug 19, 2017
    Just as noise and libations increases the odds of hooking up in a disco.

    It's not till the next morning before one says..."What have I done!"
     
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    #7 Dave rocks, Aug 19, 2017
    Mecum and Barett Jackson are for cattle. Terrible venue. No class at all. Total chaos on the stage.
     
  8. Smiles

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    #8 Smiles, Aug 19, 2017
    It's old pig and tobacco auctioneering.

    It's an American embarrassment.

    And it is why I haven't gone to an auction with cash in hand yet. I don't want to be treated like that.

    Matt
     
  9. Bill in Atlanta

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    #9 Bill in Atlanta, Aug 19, 2017
    Ear splitting gibberish
     
  10. Mang

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    #10 Mang, Aug 19, 2017
    I've been tuned into RMS and Gooding. Mecum aaaaaaarrrrgghhhhhh! My ears! My brain!

    Who is "lady Ross" at the Gooding auctions? Someone taking bids for bidders? I always picture some aristocrat lady bidder buying up all the cars that don't otherwise get bids? :D
     
  11. FarmerDave

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    #11 FarmerDave, Aug 19, 2017
    Gooding is really easy and pleasant to watch with the sound on. All the stuff in the US, I prefer sound off.
     
  12. Texas Forever

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    #12 Texas Forever, Aug 19, 2017
    Hey, you have your auctions in the land of wine and brie, and you can do what you wanna do. This is the USA. We're loud. We're brass. We're ugly, and we don't care. If you don't want to buy, don't. :)
     
  13. Enzo91

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    #13 Enzo91, Aug 19, 2017
    It shows. Looking at Mecum's results page, looks like they only sold about 40% of their inventory which is really embarrassing. Maybe they will realize no one actually wants to listen to their annoying auctions and change their format to something people will actually want to come to.
     
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    #14 showme1946, Aug 19, 2017
    One of the most entertaining days of my life was attending a Mecum auction in person. Those guys get a rhythm going, it's mesmerizing. I really enjoy it.
     
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    #15 climb, Aug 19, 2017
    No ****
     
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    #16 Ferrari 308 GTB, Aug 19, 2017
    'Bunch of babbling, incoherant idiots?'

    Yes.
     
  17. barchetta

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    #17 barchetta, Aug 19, 2017
    Lady Ross is Charlie Ross' wife - the auctioneer at Gooding. I believe Lady Ross (amongst others at Gooding) handle phone bids during the auction.
     
  18. Mang

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    #18 Mang, Aug 19, 2017
    Duh, thanks should have figured that out. Watching RM right now.....
     
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    #19 LARRYH, Aug 20, 2017
    Charlie is quite enjoyable to watch in person he has a real suttle sense of humor ...and timing .
     
  20. Texas Forever

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    #20 Texas Forever, Aug 20, 2017
    It's all about the cars. If Mecum had the cars, no one would care about the auctioneers.
     
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    #21 Dino2010, Aug 20, 2017
    Mecum is a 100% disgrace for exotics. They'd better sell hotdogs.
     
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    #23 SpyderGT, Aug 20, 2017
    That's easy to understand for us aging baby boomers: "Paul is dead".
     
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    #24 ago car nut, Aug 20, 2017
    Many people are skeptical of Mecum and BJ. They believe it is rigged!
     
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    #25 The Kook Abides, Aug 20, 2017
    Hillbilly culture in the USA is alive and thriving.
     
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