Usually, there are many cars parked there, including small cars, large cars, agricultural vehicles, etc.
To some extent, Billings Gocon Auction Co. is the largest used car marketplace in the entire state of Montana.
Every year in June or July, Gekan Auction Company will hold several large-scale auctions one after another, including auctions of classic cars, tractors, grass harvesters, etc. Basically, they are second-hand equipment, or equipment of unknown number.
And some more memorable vintage agricultural machines.
Cars bought at auctions may not necessarily be cheaper than used car dealers, but you can still find bargains. It mainly depends on your personal vision and luck.
Today is a classic car show, and most of the models are older than Chen Mo, or even twice as big.
Chen Mo went to the auction house and found Bai Xiaoou. He and Jennifer had already bought nine relatively memorable and cheap classic cars at the auction house.
This guy is in the used car business, so he should know the market conditions and not lose money.
"Why are you here just now?" Bai Xiaoou took a seat for Chen Mo, next to Jennifer, and changed seats with Jennifer.
An unnamed classic car drove into the venue, and the host introduced the car at a rap-like pace. Chen Mo couldn't hear it at all, but he clearly heard the price, which was US$12,100.
That car still looks very new, at least on the outside, at least 89% new.
"Hundreds of kilometers, you think it's very close, but it was after one o'clock in the afternoon when I arrived in Billings." Chen Mo whispered.
Bai Xiaoou looked at the time. It was past three o'clock, and then looked at the next car model: "Wait a minute, there is a 1966 Mustang worth collecting. Let me check the price."
The price of classic cars sold at classic car auctions is usually cheaper than in private transactions. If you know the market well enough, you can even make a small profit at the auction.
The classic car that was auctioned just now was sold for US$16,500. Next was a black and white Rolls-Royce classic car, a product of more than seventy years, which caused a small wave of climax, and the final transaction price was US$68,500. Bai Xiaoou was in
When the price was more than 60,000, I quoted the price twice...
"Rolls-Royce so cheap?"
"Nearly 70,000, it's not cheap anymore." Bai Xiaoou touched the stubble on his chin: "It's not a rare model among Rolls-Royce. The transaction price of 68,500 US dollars is on the high side. Do you like it?"
Chen Mo shook his head: "These things are older than me, so I have no interest in them."
Bai Xiaoou chuckled twice: "Classic cars are the favorite of old Americans. Especially rare models, they are very popular."
The 1966 Mustang that Bai Xiaoou was interested in was quickly brought to the stage, and the bidding started at 16,500 US dollars. Bai Xiaoou directly bid 28,000 US dollars...
There are also other people who are interested in this car and quoted 28,500...
The price soon reached 30,000. Bai Xiaoou shook his head: "Let's go, there are more than a dozen cars behind us, there is nothing to see."
The three of them left the auction venue. Chen Mo stretched out and said, "Let's go take a look at the classic cars."
"Yeah." Bai Xiaoou also followed Chen Mo and stretched out, leading Chen Mo out to look at the car: "The auction is divided into three exhibition areas, the auction area, the sale area, and the private exhibition area."
"There are not many cars in the auction. Basically, they will all be sold out today... In the sales area, there is a price tag on the car window, as well as basic information about the car." Bai Xiaoou walked listlessly to a white Mustang, holding Chen Mo's shoulder.
Next to: "This one is also from 1966, with a price tag of 33,000. Most of the parts have been replaced. If it is used as a collection, it will definitely not be of much value. If you want to buy it and drive it yourself, it is not bad... And the Mustang that was auctioned at the auction just now has a complete set.
Prototype parts. Prototype parts may not be original car parts. As a collection, if the price is not high, they can be invested. I estimate that the transaction price of that car should be around 35,000."
"My little white guy is awesome, he knows so much." Chen Mo saw that the door of the classic car was open, and people were getting in and sitting in other cars, so he also got on it.
"Who am I, Mr. Bai?" Bai Xiaoou said with a coaxing look.
Products from decades ago were sold with feelings.
Classic car culture is prevalent in North America, but Chen Mo doesn't understand this. Spending tens of thousands of dollars to buy a classic car that is uncomfortable to drive seems to have nothing to show off. This is the cultural difference.
After getting off the car, Chen Mo chatted about the restaurant: "How is the restaurant business?"
"Not bad, not bad. As the only Chinese restaurant in Billings, it just won't lose money." Bai Xiaoou scratched his head.
"I just went to the restaurant and ate a plate of twice-cooked pork. The taste was... unpleasant."
"A land and a land support a people. Are you used to eating local Montana food?" Bai Xiaoou smiled: "The most delicious food is the food from your hometown. Even if Americans are not good at cooking food, they have a accustomed taste...
…For Chinese food in the United States, almost all restaurants have to change their flavors to cater to local tastes.”
"Then you invested a huge amount of money to do free tastings every three days." The free tasting, 70 chickens were tasted, and including labor costs, it cost almost 10,000 U.S. dollars.
"This is a business strategy. I don't blame you if you don't understand." Bai Xiaoou said with a hint of contempt: "After all, you are worth tens of millions and are richer than me. Can you please stop being so stingy."
"Damn, I have no money, I'm going crazy. The ranch account and my personal account have a total of more than 10,000 US dollars left. My salary will be paid soon..."
Bai Xiaoou looked at the blue sky: "I'm impressed with you."
"Running a ranch is not as easy as you think."
"I don't want to run the ranch and wait until the economic situation improves in a few years. I'm sure you can make a lot of money if you sell it. Investing in the Snow Mountain Ranch will definitely not make a loss. But... where did Jennifer go?" Bai Xiaoou looked around and saw Jennifer and
Several women gathered around to chat, and then took Chen Mo to continue looking at the car: "I sold all the shares in tii investment company. Zhang Kun went to the meeting on my behalf this time and handed in his resignation letter. I now have a lot of money in my hand.
If you need it, I can lend it to you at bank interest."
"Our little Baibai is still so helpless."
"Damn~~, are you missing me?" Bai Xiaoou jumped to the side, his eyes wary: "You know, I already have Jennifer, and I don't like men."
The two grown men were joking seriously, but in the end Chen Mo couldn't help but laugh: "I was joking with you just now. Although my hand is a little tight, the ranch can still continue to operate..."
"Yesterday, Canlby sent a Dorper sheep to the slaughterhouse for slaughter to evaluate the quality of the mutton. Bone-in mutton can sell for $6.50 per pound."
Bai Xiaoou also knows the price of meat here, which is 6.5 US dollars per pound, a very high price. After all, it is not sold to terminals but to slaughterhouses...
"Is it the little lamb?"
"A 6-month-old sheep. The carcass weight after slaughter is about 60 pounds. I plan to raise it for another month."
"It's not lamb. The price is 6.5 yuan per pound. Can you bring some over for me to eat regularly?"
"I was in a hurry today and forgot about it. I will bring you a whole lamb next time."
"Brother!" Bai Xiaoou smiled and patted Chen Mo on the shoulder: "Doper sheep are more expensive. How much can you make from one sheep if you sell them now?"
"You can earn more than a hundred dollars per sheep. I heard from Canlby that it's very good. If you can keep raising mutton of this quality, you can earn even more by directly raising sheep in Snow Mountain Ranch."
"Awesome. If you raise 10,000 sheep, and the sheep are bred by yourself, you will make millions a year. Raising 10,000 sheep is not difficult to operate."
"You don't have this algorithm." Chen Mo gave Bai Xiaoou a big roll of his eyes.