My experience selling on Bring a Trailer

[@billpeirce7]

I’ve sold a couple of cars on BaT. I’ve studied the auctions and here’s what I’ve learned. Whatever the bid is at midnight the last day of an auction, expect the final price to be 20% to 50% higher at the end. The average is 30% more. So if you have a $10,000 bid at midnight the day your auction closes, you can expect to get $12,000 to $15,000. The average would be a final price of $13,000. Hope this helps new sellers so you don’t loose your mind on the last day of the auction. And, the final bids always come in during the last few minutes. It’s nerve racking as a seller. But fun too!

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I agree, I have watched a few during their last minutes and it can get crazy sometimes

[@Corvette.Ronnie]

The last "two minutes" of the auction sometimes takes 30 minutes or more. I just bought a 69 Camaro SS396 on BaT and it was a great, easy experience.

[@martinjay5906]

Excellent review, thanks for sharing your experience. I'm gonna try this for the first time.

[@EcoPower2TheMoon]

Seems like they have bots to spike the bids?

[@EcoPower2TheMoon]

Anyone ever use the shipping with them?

[@SahanRavinder]

Thanks for sharing your experience and insight in this video. It’s nice to hear that you had a good experience. Wasn’t sure if you were initially pro/con about BaT but nice to know it was finally a positive experience. Nice collection too!

[@colemananderson]

I do photos for the auction sites in the Phoenix Scottsdale area. It's so much fun seeing all the cars.

[@Hartfordland]

Great video. I am a larger volume seller on BaT and can't say enough good things about the site. Ironically, a car I am considering selling on BaT is a '96 mile Roadmaster Estate Wagon. It has 7812 original miles so it will be interesting to see what it sells for when the time comes. I too love watching the last two minutes (which recently for me lasted about 40 minutes).

[@psrpete]

Thanks for the update. Have fun, looking around for your next purchases.

[@OatesSteve]

Thanks for the update glad everything’s going well for you little surprised you sold the Shelby, totally bummed about you getting rid of the SL 55 AMG, I just love those cars and of course I own one, I.m very curious what the electrical problem with the SL’’ there’s a lot of quirks with the R230 dual battery System and I like to keep track of anybody that’s had a problem, by chance was it the fuse under the floorboard on the passenger side? Sure would like to know what the problem was and the fix, I’m sure it’s on your work order, it be greatly appreciated there’s also a unit in the trunk B.C.battery compensator they can have problems it works the dual battery system on the R230 and all the Mercedes dual battery systems, I’m guessing it was one of those 2 common problems, Would love to know, thanks again for your videos, we have a lot in common, but all us Car guys do. Keep up the good work on the videos it’s always nice to hear how another car guys life is going.

[@bparker926]

This is great info - I've never sold on BaT and plan to sell my Bronco on their website - so this really helps. Thank you!

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Best of luck!!

[@davidjohnson3977]

I used BAT to sell a car this year and I was very happy with the process and transaction overall. There are always gonna be humans that are different than us and try to do things their way and not ours. They were slow to respond at times but not all the time. But always responded and courteous when we spoke, and they did know their cars. The photographer was a photographer not a "car guy" in my opinion as he asked me to pull my spotless detailed car into a dirt lot and I had to speak up and ask if we could do it MY way. But BAT and their site is very slick, professional and works very well. Their cost was minimal in my mind. I believe it is a great site for some brands and/or types of cars and maybe not the best for others. I honestly felt like I got a lot more for my car on this site than I would have got over say ebay and if I would have sold on autotrader i never would have asked what it sold for. I will give them a solid 2 thumbs up/ 5 stars. And yes the way the auction works watching those closing minutes as a seller is quite exciting. Mine went for an additional 20 min or so for over $25,000.00 more in bids. It was crazy exciting!

[@daveh2408]

I sold a MGB on BaT. It went well and sold for what BaT said it would. I’m still in contact with the buyer from time to time. What I like most about BaT is that the buyers and sellers seem to be vetted. I never felt like I might get scammed.

[@alant759]

Be careful! I got screwed with hidden rust on a Mercedes. Do not pay for the car until you verify condition.

[@hittman9668]

Just bought a high end Mercedes on BAT from one of the frequent seller who is an independent dealer. Everything seems promising until after i won the bid. BAT immediately pocket the 5% but really did nothing more to help me having a smooth and fulfilled transaction. The indepent dealer seller turned out to be full of shit, filled with attitude, bounced back with a bunch of legal docs designed to protect his ass to make us the buyer sign, took the wire transfer and super irreponsive in terms of ensuring the car being shipped promptly and bugs free. Wish BaT has review features for the buyers to reciew and call out some of these AH sellers just like what Ebay has. I would be really careful using BAT these days as its not a consumer’s protected platform. Its all about maximizing their profits and leaving car enthusiasts out to the wolves.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I agree with the idea of reviewing buyers and sellers. Sorry to hear you are having such difficulty

[@dannywilsher4165]

Good info to know about "Bring s Trailer", thanks Mike!

[@rmp5s]

Dude, that Beetle over your left shoulder is friggin epic...lol

[@mintboy434]

I’ve been browsing BaT daily every day for about 3-ish years, and while I’ve seen many of my dream cars come(almost to my driveway) and go it is just such a good website. I bought one of their shirts to support them. Thanks for the video. Love from D.C.

[@slowery43]

not a sole cares that you've browsed BaT, you think people came here hoping you'd grace us with that amzing bit of info of not actually selling or buying? You think this channel is about you?

[@mintboy434]

@@slowery43 why don’t you cry harder

[@howardkerr8174]

@@slowery43 Congratulations: you are this year's winner of The Most Pointlessly Snarky Comment. The video was about one person's experience with Bring A Trailer. Using your criteria, 50 to 75% of the comments about this video should never have been posted.

[@joefranken3873]

Mike, Thanks for the great video and tips. We've been following B@T since my 30 y.o. son was a kid, and now will offer up our 54 GMC Carryall (Suburban) up for sale. Look forward to passing NOLA on to a Happy Home. Be well, Joe

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Thank you and best of luck with the auction

[@therustyduck5400]

Not boring at all, just subscribed!

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Thank you!!

[@VikramKrishnan404]

I just sold my car on BAT. Overall it was very smooth, but you really need to make sure you cover your bases and either address or disclose every minor issue, because someone will ask for it in the comments. They also took over a month from submission before it was listed. Spent $250 on professional photos and they absolutely paid for themselves on the back end. Also, BAT doesn't really help after the fact. Took the buyer over 4 weeks to actually close on the car and pick it up because he was financing it.

[@TrackMonkey327]

Professional photos are the way to go.

[@albertpadilla3050]

So they let you bid and win without even having the financing yet?

[@ElBadu]

@@albertpadilla3050 yea… because BaT takes 5% of the sell. So as long as you have that 5% available you can bid. If the sell does not close you get banned though

[@Nobamaable]

People overpay on BAT... I tried to buy a 2004 Jeep TJ and it was way overpriced in the end. I got one later from a private owner for much cheaper.

[@dinoallbaugh2050]

I get BaT every day enjoy the variety of car Etc.

[@artbrookey3468]

By the same token, I have read/heard quite a few stories that were negative. I guess not so much them, but at times sellers arent 't real honest...there is a well known KZbinr, now on TV that can attest to that.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I know who you are talking about and yes I would say I found that to be true on one vehicle I purchased off BaT. However my experience selling on the forum was great!!

[@artbrookey3468]

@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction Good luck my man

[@keithsfastcars1133]

Good to know. I might list my Ferrari someday?

[@drivenphotographyllc]

Hi, could you post a link to the auction? I'd like to take a look at the Roadmaster pics. Thanks!

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

It's been a few years and I don't still have the link, sorry!

[@jackpalczynski7884]

I don't know what you have into the Factory Five, but they're going for decent money these days. I sold mine 10 years ago for $20k and pretty much broke even. I do understand that other builds spend outrageous money for expensive stuff. Mine was more of the original formula, taking most stuff from the donor car, then upgrading with used stuff and Factory Five scratch and dent sales at the open house. Anyways, I'd think it would be a good BaT candidate.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Thank you! Mine is a bit more old school as well with a 4 speed manual and a 427. I have had it about 10 years now and have no immediate plans to sell it but if I do BaT would be a good place!

[@IansGarage]

Very informative, thanks!

[@twrecks4598]

Good info! Can you pls tell me how buyers typically pay for the purchase? Do sellers usu accept certified checks, or do ppl just pay with the credit card or something? Seems a bit sketchy showing up to a stranger with tens of thousands in cash with you. I'm genuinely curious bc I am a fan of the site and I'm monitoring it for a future purchase . TIA

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Yes you can wire the .only ir certified check etc. They have everyone certified thru the site but I'm sure some flakey people get thru

[@twrecks4598]

@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction "wire the .only ir certified check".... ..... .... what? Is that some kind of industry lingo? Pls explain...

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

@@twrecks4598 wire or certified check. You usually work out payment with the buyer or seller

[@zip7806]

Did you Film this Video on an iPhone? if so the onboard Cameras are on Par with any Canon DSLR.... Tip put it in Portrait Mode and it will Look Pro for you.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

This video was filmed with a gopro if I remember correctly

[@ozzstars_cars]

Thanks for the info. Which car was parked over the cardboard on the floor behind you? That thing needs a bandaid.😅

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I have cardboard under all my cars cause just about all of them leak a little oil at one time or another.

[@ozzstars_cars]

@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction we say that makes for good rust protection! Nice car collection you have there. -Glen

[@ScarlettFire341]

NO RECOURSE TO BAT - you are under no obligation to BUY as the winning bidder - you SHOULD CHECK OUT THE CAR BEFORE PAYING FOR IT ! Your 5% FEE to BAT is the ONLY OBLIGATION - if you chose to just pay for the car and have it shipped to you may God have mercy on You ! If you back out of the deal and not buy you still pay the 5% FEE and the seller gets to repost for FREE !

[@ryantwomey3463]

kinda what happens with auction sites people wait until the last second to bid hoping to "snag" things

[@stevebrien1041]

Blue VW behind you looks cool

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Thank you, it is a beast!!

[@corychecketts]

I haven't sold on BaT for a few years but I made enough off of one sale in 2018 to pay off my student loans.

[@slowery43]

no one came here to find out if Cory paid off his student loans, this isn't the "what's hapening with Cory" channel

[@mexicanspec]

I am surprised it took so little time to get listed. People have told me it takes around 30 days to get listed because they have so many cars waiting. I thought that maybe with a unique car, like yours, they list it right away. Maybe my theory is correct.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

It wasn't too bad, only took about 2 or 3 weeks

[@vincerinner9976]

How big is your shop...nice video and good info!

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

80 x 50

[@TinkeringTom91]

Do you need a Pro photographer... Or can I just make sure I have high quality photos? How much do Pro Photo charge

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I did the pro pics since they know what is needed but you can use your own pics

[@mikewilson6472]

I got scammed! I bought a motorcycle and the seller misrepresented it. Bring a trailer would do nothing but make excuses. They would not ban the seller. I tried to warn other bidders but they removed my post. Buyers beware!

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I'm very, very sorry to hear that!

[@mikeshay6614]

What did it cost you for the service?

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

@mikeshay6614 it's been a while so I forget...sorry! I believe the few schedule is on their website

[@rmp5s]

Nice photos REALLY help. I've seen EPIC cars with total gaaaaaaarbage pics and it always baffles me. Why post a nice car and not toss a couple hundred bucks to show it at its best? Makes no sense.

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

Not comfortable with buying only off pics and a text description. Is there recourse if it is not as described?

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I agree with buying based on someone's word and a few pics and maybe videos. Luckily I have been pretty fortunate over the past. As.for recourse I honestly don't know but I'm sure BaT could provide you with all of that

[@ScarlettFire341]

​@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction NO RECOURSE - you are under no obligation to BUY as the winning bidder - you SHOULD CHECK OUT THE CAR BEFORE PAYING FOR IT ! Your 5% FEE to BAT is the ONLY OBLIGATION

[@IansGarage]

Did you sell the Pantera?

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Yes I did

[@Wizardof]

BaT is awesome. I can't buy anything but of course memory lane is always fun. I also learned that: 1. That the L98s had manuals from the factory. 2. Contemporaries of the seller saying people are too greedy! 3. Stock market is crashing and it's the end of the world. 4. Woke whippersnapper X, Z, and A groups don't care about these cars and politicians want "get rid of manual gas powered cars with AM radio." 5. Companies can do no wrong. 6. Numerous capitalism lectures. We get it already.

[@williamtirri2328]

People are paying crazy money on Bat! Just don’t understand why!

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

They do usually bring a premium

[@epbrown01]

As the old ads used to say, “Volume!” BAT puts your car in front of the largest audience possible.

[@TinkeringTom91]

Do i have to have Title in my name and up to date Tags to Sell on BaT? Plz and ty .aybe someone here has used b4

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I'm not sure but would assume so

[@TinkeringTom91]

@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction I know it's not much but I got a 94 grand Cherokee Laredo v8 good condition for age 4x4 trying to decide between cars and bids, BaT or others like hemmings

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

@@TinkeringTom91 I have heard good things about cars and bids but haven't used them

[@TinkeringTom91]

@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction good things from Sellers or just buyers?

[@WFO.]

BaT should require videos of cars starting and driving

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I do think videos are a tremendous help!!

[@WFO.]

@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction Not even cold start ones? Or how about them really going through the gears at WFO? Most pussy foot their shifts.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

@@WFO. I was agreeing with you. I think videos do help and give a lot of detail

[@WFO.]

@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction Oops. Misread. Thanks

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

@@WFO. no worries...👍👍

[@musclecarauction]

Cool Video Bud. Would love to list some of your cars on my site when you are ready to sell. And we list and sell for free.

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Thank you, I will have to check out your website and keep you in mind for the future

[@musclecarauction]

@@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction Thanks Bud. Hope to talk soon.

[@mexicanspec]

You need some Mexican Spec cars.

[@wymple09]

Down to 13 cool rides? Poor guy.

[@INDPNDT_CHRIS]

Selling that red Vette?? :)

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

No, not looking to sell that one any time soon...

[@alsantos5518]

Thnks for the review. im considering but still on the fence for my e92 M3. let me ask you, When is the best time in the year to sell a car. Im thinking spring summer, Does it matter?

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

I would agree with spring/summer if for nothing else the fact that transportation is a little more accessible when the weather is better

[@yanncatt]

I have an idea, being a person who will never be rich and is in college debt and doesn't work a good paying job; one who saves money as the only way to skimp past bills, I watch many many vehicles sell for prices out of my budget. I think there should be a new feature that allows us plebians to know what kind of job/business the winning bidders have. Being left out is not fun because of my own personal woes. Anyone else think it's a good idea?

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

Maybe you could develop a forum to accommodate that and make your fortune?! 🙂