mgreenspan
Founding Member
Riveted roll cage... what the actual Hell? Bolts don’t even cost that much and are probably easier to install!
Honestly, it seems to me BaT isn’t any different than other venues. From the buy side Buyers must beware. From the sale side the pain can usually be avoided by providing detailed pics, detailed descriptions and be responsive. I admire how you can gain a sense of how your truck is being perceived in a short period of time. I want to try it someday.
JC, I agree, that seller has balls to post up what seems like a classic vin swap’d truck like that. With that said, I’d love to drive that thing.
It’s an interesting perfect storm. Plenty of social media coverage has nicely fueled an increase of interest. We’ve probably all been approached at the gas station by folks that admire from afar our trucks. Seems like 90% of the time they also mention how crazy prices are. That in itself has kinda self-propelled the popularity, mystique and desire to own. It’s been a fun ride that has been running since about 2009. The next few years will be equally interesting. I have a feel the NAS will do well, the ROWs will be the trucks to have fun hunting for, owning and playing with. Especially with guys like Doug/Trey figuring out the whole R2.8 and beyond thing.this truck didn't hit reserve at 41k in 2019. this is crazy, and i guess the 2 that i now own for less than the cost of this one were a bargain. i simply cannot comprehend how this guy gets 40k+ for the last half dozen that he sold. i wish they had follow up filming to see the buyers remorse, or maybe they love them and drive along to park in the driveway. the descriptions are sketchy, the story is all over the place. im so confused.
this truck didn't hit reserve at 41k in 2019. this is crazy, and i guess the 2 that i now own for less than the cost of this one were a bargain. i simply cannot comprehend how this guy gets 40k+ for the last half dozen that he sold. i wish they had follow up filming to see the buyers remorse, or maybe they love them and drive along to park in the driveway. the descriptions are sketchy, the story is all over the place. im so confused.
How do I go about reporting it for registration fraud to VT. I can't have VT plates allowed on that abomination
BAT_Email said:BaT continues to see record site traffic and strong results this month. Here are some statistics on auction activity through the first two weeks of April (and % change from April, 2019):
- Total # of bids: 16,265 (+35%)
- Value of lots sold: $13,571,969 (+35%)
- New users: 7,573 (+49% )
- Average auction views: 14,552 (+4%)
- Average auction watchers: 785 (+24%)
Who/where are the people who build these vehicles and who/where are the people who bid on them? I’ve never seen vehicles like this in the US. See all sorts of trash mobiles in the U.K. where they’re more common.
I wonder if some of this is fueled by folks trying to get their vehicles on the market/sold before a potential economic pullback?I'm sure you guys got this email today as well but damn - with what is going on right now the numbers are really crazy.
I wonder if some of this is fueled by folks trying to get their vehicles on the market/sold before a potential economic pullback?
The new users % and value sold % is pretty astounding.