MECUM REACHING $60 MILLION IN KISSIMMEE
By: Mecum
By: Mecum
| Over 2,100 Vehicles Offers, Largest Auction in Company History
In the wake of the 2012 Mecum Kissimmee auction, the list of shattered records continues to grow. The Florida auction kicked off Mecum's 25th year and a staggering 2,158 vehicles crossed the block - the most in company history.
The six-day event, held at Osceola Heritage Park on Jan. 24-29, 2012, achieved a 30% increase in attendance over last year. Hammer price sales for the week-long auction totaled $55,397,462, and factoring in Buyer's premium, total gross sales are reaching close to $60,000,000 as Bid Goes On sales continue to rise.
Mecum sold 1,548 vehicles with a 73% sell-through rate. The auction was broadcast live on Velocity for 32 hours, allowing enthusiasts to take in all the action from the comforts of home.
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