Reply to "RE:Panteras Wanted ...... again"

Well said Mark. Another problem with auctions is that they seem to run the Panteras through at the worst possible times. You just aren't going to get top dollar if your car goes across the block on Wednesday at 10 a.m. If you can run a no-excuses Pantera through the auction at "Prime-Time" (Friday or Saturday evening) when the audience is all liquored up, your chances of getting a more correct price are enhanced. It costs more to get one of these coveted times and most are spoken for months in advance at the BJ Scottsdale Auction.
I once saw a nice Pantera at auction that was drawing some strong bids when suddenly the auctioneer threw the gavel (short-gavel) while people were still making or considering higher bids. The owner was furious.
It would also be more helpful if the auctioneer was more knowledgeable about the Pantera and could create more excitement by describing the car's attributes.
In any event, as true enthusiasts like Mark, market prices won't entirely diminish our enjoyment of these special cars.