Mecum AuctionsReviews of mecum.com

This country is selling the dream this company Mecum Auto auction is a bunch of crap

My complaint is with the TV coverage, which is getting worse with each televised auction. It seems like the goal is to show fewer and fewer vehicles actually going through on stage, what with all the previews of vehicles coming up “later” or “tomorrow”, all of which will get ample time once it’s their turn on stage. I can’t count how many times I’ve watched a vehicle coming up the ramp that I was looking forward to see, when they switch to another “preview”, go to commercials, then come right back to “preview” another one. I know commercials are a way of life, but it’s frustrating to hear the auction going on in the background while Bill or Chris is telling us all about something that will get plenty of attention when it hits the block.

My car was auctioned as a Star car on a Saturday in Dallas. So, I paid extra. I was told that it should to across about 2 pm, but they ran so slow that it didn't cross until 6:20 pm, so many, many bidders had already left. Also, TV stopped at 6 pm. I sold my car, but it was probably $20K below what it should have brought, but i was ready to let it go. Also, when you buy a car at auction, you can't drive it. You can start it, but it really needs to be driven. So many rattles and squeaks can't be heard with a car idling. I won't do it again.

Bought and sold at Mecum. You pay TOP, TOP dollar to be in a good time slot (as a seller), only to go thru at a time that most suits Mecum-as opposed to seller. Great for buyers though, discount after hrs/dinnertime/ghost town deals ! Big, arrogant , take it or leave it attitude, unfortunately. Lost touch with folks that really make their business work, IMHO.

They don't tell you in advance That they charge $ 150 for paper work on top of the 10% buyers fee. They also don't mention you will pay sales tax in the state of the auction even for out of state buyers. Overall the whole organization is cocky and rude.