Thursday, August 21, 2008

Auto auctions attract deal seekers


Want to buy a car? Don't have much cash? No problem. Grab a few hundred dollars and go to an auto auction that is open to the public.

Although based in Alabama, blogger Jody Potter of Birmingham News has posted an insightful view of a public auto auction of U.S. Marshals-seized vehicles that's typical of similar car/truck auctions I've seen locally. If you're new to events like this, it's jammed with great photos and video and may be well worth checking out if you've ever considered purchasing a vehicle this way.

To bid on these vehicles, you are asked to place a deposit of $500 to cover storage fees -- should you win the bid and be unable to pay.


Weil Wrecker auto auction 2





Listing of auto auctions open to dealers and the public. Call for details.
  1. Ocean State Auto Auction
  2. Danny's Auction Barn in Foster, RI every Wednesday night



Also, check your local classifieds for government & police auctions.

Which brings to mind...
An unusual classified ad I spotted in The Norwich Bulletin this week:

SEALED BID AUCTION
For 1 week
on an abandoned 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse at:
Kleeman Towing Service, LLC.
49 Long Society Road
Preston, Connecticut, 6365
Phone: (860)889-0045
You must come in person to bid, by August 25th!

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