Niche Car Sale - BaT vs Consignment vs ??

[wings&wheels]

I have not sold a fun car for ~15 years, and that one was sold to someone I knew. On the fun cars, I tend to move deliberately, buy what I want and keep for a long time.

Selling one of the fleet, Lotus., and aside from posting LotusTalk, I am considering BaT or consignment at a specialty dealer. I prefer to avoid the time and hassles of a private, non auction sale and I also recognize the narrow market for the car, hence the BaT and consignment options. No one I know has done either; no first hand experience in the social circles.

My thoughts are that BaT appears relatively painless, can bring a good prices (and this is a perfect example), or will a specialty dealer be able to drive a better price partially offsetting their costs??

Looking for any first hand or close experience or thoughts? Lots of opinions and drivel on the 'net......

Thanks...

 

[harbor]

I’ve bid on numerous BaT vehicles (looking for an older Alfa Spider) and they seem to be legit, although they get poor consumer ratings. https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/bring-a-trailer.html

Cars & Bids https://carsandbids.com/ is a takeoff on BaT and Hemmings, Hagerty etc. are all now in the online auction business, so there’s lots of options out there. If you don’t mind taking a lot of pics and videos, I think the online route beats the consignment route.

GLWTS and keep us posted.

 

[RhondaHonda]

A friend sold a BMW on BaT and my FIL bought a Shelby Cobra replica on BaT and it was a smooth process for both. I’d recommend paying someone with experience a few hundred to come take photos.

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[drtyler]

Here is a rather wordy article detailing the BAT process.

Selling on BaT? Pack your patience - Hagerty Media

Rob Siegel isn’t a big fan of how Bring A Trailer does things, but he must admit that the recent sale of a friend’s BMW turned out well.

www.hagerty.com

No doubt BAT can help you get top dollar, but it takes a lot of effort.

 

[wings&wheels]

Thanks all....appreciate the feedback.