Originally Posted by fastmark
The big problem with Barrett Jacskson is you have no control over the car once it is in their auction. I know a guy who LOST $30,000 on a car. He could not just keep the car or bid on it to try and keep it. The bidding assistant just said “ well, I’m sorry. I thought it would bring more money.” He even tried to sue them but their contract is air tight. You get what you get. Yes, he even had to pay all the fees and commissions.


If he didn't plan ahead to have someone bid on it, that makes zero sense. Plenty of sellers have bought their own cars back.