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Jan 28, 2023 | 12:09 PM

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Surprisingly, the C8 still appears strong.

2023 $139,700 Lot 1036.1 70th
2023 $150,700 Lot 1049.1 70th in wrapper
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2020 $165,000 Lot 1090 Modified (great looking car)
2023 $165,000 Lot 1143.1 HTC
2023 $165,000 Lot 1156.1 HTC

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Jan 28, 2023, 07:29 PM

Kevin A Jones

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Auctions in general aren't a very good barometer for automotive "retail" values.

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Jan 28, 2023 | 12:14 PM

plake

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Good to see, my 2022 HTC is maybe holding some value.

Jan 28, 2023 | 12:30 PM

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The cars didn't do as well with Mecum which probably represents a more cost considerate buyer. Barrett-Jackson bidders don't seem to care about the prices as much as I don't believe the cars are any better than Mecum's cars.

Jan 28, 2023 | 07:25 PM

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People spend stupid amounts of cash at BJ auctions. Other auctions seem to have more realistic prices for the cars.

Jan 28, 2023 | 07:29 PM

Kevin A Jones

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Auctions in general aren't a very good barometer for automotive "retail" values.

Jan 28, 2023 | 08:10 PM

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To many people there with just to much money 🤷‍♀️

Jan 28, 2023 | 08:21 PM

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Auctions in general aren't a very good barometer for automotive "retail" values.

Facts.

Jan 28, 2023 | 08:28 PM

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The 23 in "the wrapper" had pictures of the car with the materials removed...they put it back on for the auction.

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Jan 28, 2023 | 11:41 PM

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What was so special that caused the last two Corvettes to bring $165,000?

Jan 28, 2023 | 11:48 PM

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What was so special that caused the last two Corvettes to bring $165,000?

alcohol

Jan 29, 2023 | 12:43 AM

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I was at barrett. Nothing like it. Incredible money being put out.

Here’s an example….they were marketing trips to outer space for a cool $1.1m. Jeff is smiling.

Jan 29, 2023 | 07:11 AM

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I have a loaded 2023 HTC in the garage with 14 miles I would let go for $165k

Jan 29, 2023 | 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack

People spend stupid amounts of cash at BJ auctions. Other auctions seem to have more realistic prices for the cars.

Barrett/Jackson bidders are not based in reality $150,000 + the buyers fee for a C8 base model?

Jan 29, 2023 | 09:07 AM

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BJ is great entertainment but not an indicator of market value IMO. 70 Chevelle SS's with the LS6 in the $500,000 range. Crazy.

Jan 29, 2023 | 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack

People spend stupid amounts of cash at BJ auctions. Other auctions seem to have more realistic prices for the cars.

Not to criticize but but to correct you. Barrett-Jackson will not take cash any longer.

Jan 29, 2023 | 09:45 AM

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I was there also. Amazing time but definitely overpriced in every sense. Pontiac Superbird went for over half a million and those stupid Isetta 300's went around ~$98k?!?!?

Jan 29, 2023 | 09:48 AM

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I do like to watch their "Sold" sticker employees.

Jan 29, 2023 | 09:54 AM

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Jan 29, 2023 | 10:25 AM

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So many replies calling it correctly here. Barrett Jackson is NOT the place to validate market values. This is crazy, EGO, drunken, TV Cameras money that the average person just doesn't know and couldn't relate.

I was there Thursday and have been going every year since 2007. On Thursday, the two top sellers were:

A 69 GTO Judge - $275,000 (really?)
A 1961 Lincoln Continental - $261,000 (seriously?)

If you gave a couple of 10 year olds a $million each in play money, the results above are about what you'd expect to see.

This is stupid money at its best.

Last edited by BlindSpot; Jan 29, 2023 at 10:33 AM.