Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader - March 2009 - (Page 35)

SPECIAL FEATURES stepped in and took over management of them. He ratcheted things up a notch by having a more objective bike show. He added pizzazz by involving celebrities and quality control by selecting vendors that would ensure an antique oriented show and sale. Bator has recently spun these two meets off, but still has broader plans going forward into the auction business. After taking charge of the Daytona auction, he immediately revamped the pricing scale to be more “user friendly”. He has instigated a “sliding” scale on commissions. The higher the price, the less the commission charged. Also, the buyer’s premium has been reduced to 8% from the previous 10%. Entry fees will go up a small amount and there will be discounts for early entries. In order to dovetail with the Daytona 200, which is being run on Friday night, the auction located at Stetson University in Deland will start on Saturday morning March 7, 2009. This will allow adequate time for those wishing to attend the MX meet on Saturday night. The traditional swap meet will continue which is a reflection of Glenn’s “roots”! Clubs will be encouraged to continue their displays outside the building to keep the vintage torch going. Deland has become a crossroad for vintage activities during Bike Week. When the word first spread that Jerry was pulling out, a large uptick in cancelations was noticed in the surrounding motels. This just shows the economic impact that WALNECKS.COM ? BATOR INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS an event can have on an area. With the plethora of cancelations of events already announced for 2009, it is really good to see that some are still standing and stimulating the economy and our antique interests. Once again Deland will continue to be ground zero for the vintage bike enthusiasts during Daytona Bike Week. Jerry Wood and his wife Dee will continue to be associated with the auction for years to come. People have always appreciated their enthusiasm and experience with antique bikes, as well as their years of involvement in the trade. Ph/Fax:(805)646-9566 Email: Batorintl@aol.com www.batorauctions.com Bator Auctions I WALNECK’S CLASSIC CYCLE TRADER® | March 2009 35 http://www.batorauctions.com http://www.batorauctions.com http://www.WALNECKS.COM

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Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader - March 2009

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