Yahoo Autos Barrett-Jackson Pushes January Auction Back
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The rationale for why makes little to no sense…
Some are shocked that the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction has been rescheduled from January to March of 2021. After watching just about every auction, show, etc. canceled or moved I’m sad about the decision but I’m also not surprised. In an official release, the auction house cited “the current spike of coronavirus cases” in Arizona as well as authorities predicting a spike in COVID-19 cases because people dare to celebrate the upcoming holidays like irresponsible peasants.
The plan originally was to hold the auction in January like every other year. However, after 2020 not being like any other year, it seems we can’t follow that up with even somewhat normal activities in Arizona and many other places for 2021 and maybe beyond.
This move could possibly cause a cascade of problems for not only Barrett-Jackson, but also the city of Scottsdale and the Arizona economy. Being an absolutely humongous auction, Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale generates millions of dollars in economic activity each January. Moving the auction dates with about a month’s notice might cause some who were planning to attend to cancel instead, especially when no firm dates for a March event are available. This isn’t what people who are struggling to provide for their children need.
I don’t know what verbiage is in the auction consignment contracts and I’m no attorney, but it would be unfortunate if some consignors pulled their vehicles because of this delay. We’ve seen Leake sink under the withering lockdown restrictions, so don’t think for a second Barrett-Jackson or any other auction house is immune to these “public health” measures.
