Mecum Auction 2021

[BILL88L]

Somehow years ago I got on an email list when this thing comes up but I am glad I did because I always get a kick out of looking through it. Starts today:
https://www.mecum.com/motorcycles/

Not sure about the years they claim on some of the mx bikes in this collection: https://www.mecum.com/auctions/las-vegas-motorcycle-2021/collections/stephenson-collection/

 

[Dano762]

Thanks for the reminder - Il be tuning in.

 

[MarctheSharc]

I just spent ½ hour looking. Wow, what a trip down memory lane.

 

[John250]

I always like seeing what the CT 70s are selling for. My dad has a 1972 in his garage. He is the original owner. 3000 miles. Its in good condition. He bought it to take to Daytona in the 70s to ride on the beach. Think the title says he paid $350 for it. Now its worth over $3000 as it sits.

 

[NQ1965]

Subject of mothers and wives nightmares.

 

[MarctheSharc]

I looked HARD at that one.....lol

 

[Vet261]

Obviously I easily pick up on all the errors in the years of the Suzuki RMs. And there are several.

Lots of cool stuff for sure!

 

[Dano762]

Considering the frenzy for bikes both new and used - plus thinking about current Facecrook Marketplace prices, I thought the overall auction prices seem fairly muted. I was expecting some of the bikes to go for much more than they have.

The 2 mid eighties KXs and the '82 RM125 did sell pretty high in the mid $4Ks. Little bikes like MR50s and 500s are hot right now.

There is an interesting Facebook Group hosted by Joe Abate "Vintage Motocross Buyers & Sellers Pricing Guide" - it is a thinly veiled selling site with a lot of pricing discussion.

I know many on here have a number of bikes and like me are wondering what will I really use in the future versus the current selling prices. I had so much fun prowling for bikes when most sold in the hundreds and $1500 was a big price.

 

[Vet261]

My selling process = post a bike for sale....and wait until Dano can't resist any longer and I get the message "OK...I want it....."

 

[Dano762]

My selling process = post a bike for sale....and wait until Dano can't resist any longer and I get the message "OK...I want it....."

LOL Not now - Wanted your 92 RM250 since before you bought it to match my 92 RM125.

 

[k01]

A couple of old friends from back in the day at Hide Away Hills (Team HAH) purchased bikes at this auction last year and it sounds like they have plans to race Great Lakes AHRMA this year. And at least one of them is in Vegas this year as well...

 

[MW850]

Subject of mothers and wives nightmares.

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Got a couple like this if somebody really wants it!!!

 

[k01]

Got a couple like this if somebody really wants it!!!

And the definition of "really wants it???" is?

 

[MW850]

And the definition of "really wants it???" is?

Big $$ like that on brought!!!

 

[NQ1965]

Got a couple like this if somebody really wants it!!!

Would love to have one in my fleet, but I could sure never manhandle it like you do!

 

[BILL88L]

I definitely think Maico won the MX podium on prices. I liked seeing an 86 CR250 go for $12K. Stephenson got $4400 for what he claimed was an 83 CR250 that I think was an 84. Minis were hot - MR50's were crazy and a CR60 went for $5500.

 

[MW850]

Prices high! I should have had some there?

 

[beenridin]

I have sold 6 bikes for high prices in the last year. Of course keeping my favorites . Bikes are sky high right now...

 

[NQ1965]

Can you think of any particular reason why there going so high?

 

[MW850]

Can you think of any particular reason why there going so high?

Biden economy?????