1971 Euro CSi on BaT--yes another one!

[Stevehose]

Thanks Guys!

But does it mean that the numbers on the first picture with missing crosses were renovated too much?

It does appear so, yes. The typeface looks correct.

 

[BMW Pete]

Speaking of 'moderation' - BaT went through and wiped a ton of comments off the auction as 'non-constructive' - Including those from some of the folks here....
I really don't get their deal. This is not the first time that has happened to an auction I have been following.

I am afraid it's very rarely anything to do with BAT, it's often the sellers friends all coming in, thinking they are being helpful and flagging the comments so they are removed. Not unusual and very see through unfortunately

 

[JBMW]

I am afraid it's very rarely anything to do with BAT, its often the sellers friends all coming in and flagging the comments so they are removed. Not unusual and very see through

Except in this case it was all the comments that were “defending I guess?” me as the seller that were flagged and gone. Not the ones pointing out areas of concern on the car. Hmmmm interesting.
Then I woke up to everything flagged. And to demonstrate my integrity/ transparency I reached out directly to the auction manager and told him to please unflag ANY comment he sees as fit for this auction. And most comments are back on there. Ive never flagged a comment on BAT. Ive never phoned friends to aid in flagging comments on BAT. I don’t need censorship to sell a car.

What that comment thread turned into is ridiculous. Hence why Ive removed myself entirely aside from anything pertaining directly to the car.

 

[sfdon]

There’s an old saying that past bad decisions can create good future judgement.
Josh- I think you have learned a lot here.
GLWTA-

 

[JBMW]

There’s an old saying that past bad decisions can create good future judgement.
Josh- I think you have learned a lot here.
GLWTA-

Always learning a lot. Thats why I want to be a part of this forum. Thanks Don

 

[BMW Pete]

Except in this case it was all the comments that were “defending I guess?” me as the seller that were flagged and gone. Not the ones pointing out areas of concern on the car. Hmmmm interesting.
Then I woke up to everything flagged. And to demonstrate my integrity/ transparency I reached out directly to the auction manager and told him to please unflag ANY comment he sees as fit for this auction. And most comments are back on there. Ive never flagged a comment on BAT. Ive never phoned friends to aid in flagging comments on BAT. I don’t need censorship to sell a car.

What that comment thread turned into is ridiculous. Hence why Ive removed myself entirely aside from anything pertaining directly to the car.

Well I guess I have learned something then, as I explained it's not an unusual occurrence and unfortunately one of the weaknesses I see on BAT that allows flagging of comments, normally done as described. My apologies for my wrong assumption in this case

 

[lip277]

Yes - several of the comments are back up now (but not all - not as of this time anyway). If I recall correctly, this also happened with the auction from the 8-series guy... Alec something.... Comments there were taken down and then brought back.

 

[offpage]

The loudest auction with the quietest ending I’ve seen in a while. Though bidding was incredibly strong out the gate. Congrats on the sale @JBMW

 

[JBMW]

The loudest auction with the quietest ending I’ve seen in a while. Though bidding was incredibly strong out the gate. Congrats on the sale @JBMW

Thank you! Buyer happens to be 40 minutes away in Indiana.