<VV> Corvair Parts Auction in New Jersey - adv

[alan WESSON]

Wish I could be there, I really do...

Cheers

Alan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Marlow" <avanti@carroll.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Cc: <chapters@corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 9:00 PM
Subject: <VV> Corvair Parts Auction in New Jersey - adv


> After a one-year hiatus, the NJACE Corvair Parts Auction returns on
> Saturday, February 28th, and for the first time since 2000 it's back at
> Ashley's Auto Body in Flanders, New Jersey.
>
> Corvair parts and Corvair-related items are auctioned to the highest
> bidders, with a percentage of the sale price benefiting the club's
> treasury.  You can bring parts to sell, you can buy, you can do either or
> both.
>
> If you're selling, on the morning of the auction there will be about an
> hour to set up your parts and tag them.  By organizing in advance at home,
> setup will be easier.  If you don't want to be bothered tagging your parts
> and you just want to donate them to the club, just bring em and we'll
> handle everything.
>
> What kind of parts sell well?  Obviously, clean parts in good condition,
> parts that are less common, and new-old-stock parts.  Greasy, broken junk
> has little value, and the auctioneers will skip right over them without
> bothering.  Leave the bent, rusty trim and the broken manifolds at home.
> Also, we generally have more hub caps than buyers.
>
> We encourage the selling of parts in "lots."  For example, sell an
> instrument cluster and a glovebox door together, not as separate items.
> And we discourage the selling of too many of the same thing.  For example,
> if you have six pairs of cylinder heads to sell, consider offering only
one
> pair at the auction.  Save the rest for the "Garage Sale" in April.
>
> Once setup is complete, the auctioneers will start picking parts and
> auctioning them off.  Whatever is set for an item's minimum bid is will be
> the least bid accepted (and bids will be taken in even dollar amounts as
to
> make bookkeeping easier for our accounting team).
>
> If you're buying, you will have a Bidder Number which will be used to
> record your purchase whenever you're the successful bidder.  You'll
receive
> your purchases on the spot, but you'll need to pay for them (by cash or
> check, cash preferred) before leaving.  For this reason we ask that you be
> prepared to stay for the full auction, so that the bookkeepers can record
> all the sales and tally the results without interruption.
>
> There will be a lunch break, and club will provide pizza and soda at no
> charge.  (Who said that there's no such thing as a free lunch?)  If you
> don't have any parts to sell come anyway -- there are always great
bargains
> to be had.  The auction is a great way to see a lot of unusual parts and
> enjoy the competitive bidding.  If you're looking for something in
> particular chances are good that you'll find it there.
>
> The best part about the auction is a chance to get together with a great
> bunch of people and break out of the winter doldrums.  The auction is fast
> paced and a lot of fun.  Our expert auctioneers will keep it moving and it
> is never dull.  So come out on Saturday, the 28th by 10:00 AM for setup,
> and bidding starts at 11:00 AM.  Bring parts!  Bring cash!  Bring a chair!
>
> Directions to Ashley's Auto Body:  From the east, west, and north:  Take
> I-80 exit 27 onto NJ Route 206 south.  Proceed about 3 miles south on
Route
> 206.  At the third traffic light, with the Old Mill Shoppe on the right,
> turn left onto Main Street.  In 1/10-mile bear left onto Hillside Avenue.
> Proceed 8/10-mile to Ashley's Auto Body, on the left.  From the south:
> Follow Route 206 about 5 miles north of Route 24 in Chester.  At the
> traffic light just beyond "The After" roadside restaurant, turn right onto
> Main Street.  In 1/10-mile bear left onto Hillside Avenue.  Proceed
> 8/10-mile to Ashley's Auto Body, on the left.  Lost?  Call (973) 584-7184.
>
> For further information, e-mail Bob Marlow, avanti@carroll.com.
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