So this is a good example of where shipping and handling come into play in an auction…
Carter Carbureter YF Willis Jeep
Location: Goldsboro, NC 27530
Bids on this are currently $5, and for that price this is a great deal–but really only if you live in the Goldsboro area (and hoping someone on eWillys is…) But once you add in shipping and handling (you’d have to check with the auctioneers to get an estimate) this likely becomes only an “ok deal”.
Probably a good core…but let’s say handling is $10-15 (handling fees for this auctioneer run from $5 to $23…) and shipping is $20+, and you also have to pay the auctioneer’s commission…and all of a sudden you’re paying $45+ for what looks like a great auction find if you need to have it shipped.
Lesson is when using these types of auctions, shipping and handling can be much higher than expected, and those costs need to be factored in.
But all that goes away if you’re local and can simply pick this up….
A Note on Auctions
See the end of this post for some hints and tips about bidding on these types of auctions.