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peh...@comcast.net
Nov 12, 2011, 10:30:47 PM11/12/11
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I attended the Brooks Collection auction today in San Jose. Probably 300 people in attendance to buy 200 bikes and loads of miscellaneous paraphernalia.
The good news is that I didn't have to waste any money of my own. If there is a recession under way, these people don't know about it! I guess buying a vintage bike is better than buying some bogus bank stock.
The lighted Guzzi Dealer sign went for $900.
A ratted out Convert engine and transmission went for $250.
A really fine Nuovo Falcone electric start went for $5000 (probably a good deal).
A GTV with numerous major sheet metal issues went for $7500.
An almost perfect SuperAlce went for $6000.
A seriously worn out Astore went for $6000.
Maybe the best deal was a '67 complete but corroded V7 Special that went at $2500.
The only sensible 'deal' was a rusted Convert tank that went for $5.00
I gave my contact info to the guy who bought the SuperAlce (Los Angeles I think). The auction pace was much too quick to see who bought the others. Remember that all of these bid prices get an auctioneer's 15% tacked on above before you can roll it away!!!!!!
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
The good news is that I didn't have to waste any money of my own. If there is a recession under way, these people don't know about it! I guess buying a vintage bike is better than buying some bogus bank stock.
The lighted Guzzi Dealer sign went for $900.
A ratted out Convert engine and transmission went for $250.
A really fine Nuovo Falcone electric start went for $5000 (probably a good deal).
A GTV with numerous major sheet metal issues went for $7500.
An almost perfect SuperAlce went for $6000.
A seriously worn out Astore went for $6000.
Maybe the best deal was a '67 complete but corroded V7 Special that went at $2500.
The only sensible 'deal' was a rusted Convert tank that went for $5.00
I gave my contact info to the guy who bought the SuperAlce (Los Angeles I think). The auction pace was much too quick to see who bought the others. Remember that all of these bid prices get an auctioneer's 15% tacked on above before you can roll it away!!!!!!
Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA
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Nov 12, 2011, 11:49:07 PM11/12/11
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I'd bet the former dealer didn't pay $900 for that
sign.........Patrick , did you bid on the SA? Looks like a decent price at
$6000 but we know they have sold for more.....
Tim
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peh...@comcast.net
Nov 13, 2011, 9:34:05 AM11/13/11
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I was registered as a bidder but with no intention to buy. I was only there in case something was stupid low. These prices were way over my maximum option. Bidding was fast, so I had no need to jump in. Once it crossed my threshold, I was just a spectator.
Patrick
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Rick
Nov 14, 2011, 11:00:26 AM11/14/11
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Another friend of mine bought a Triumph but it didn’t sound like it was a screaming deal or anything.
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I'd bet the former dealer didn't pay $900 for that sign.........Patrick , did you bid on the SA? Looks like a decent price at $6000 but we know they have sold for more.....
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