Originally Posted by 38bill (Post 2011368)

Here is a photo of some of Genes parts dept. It actually came out of an old Ford dealership. When I visited every one of those drawers were packed with parts. Must have been a lot of work to go through everything to catalog it.

Originally Posted by DavidG (Post 2011444)

Note the period-correct tin ceiling panels to complement the cabinet work and drawers.

Originally Posted by BoxCar Tom (Post 2012106)

When you bid on a lot, are you bidding on what is pictured, or what is in the description? Most of the pictures suck and the descriptions seem to be written by someone who has no idea what they are describing and spelling makes you wonder

Example, Lot 1164, "Ford Grill" They give dimensions? Am I supposed to check if it is an inch short? 1/2 long? 2 in too wide? Would be good if it was stated, used, restored, NOS, Vintique, that would be helpful.

Example, Lot 1336, "Ford Parts" What is a Gatke Gear? Lot of 20, I counted 7 times came up with 19 every time. I think the Gatke Gear is awol

Example, Lot 1334, "Ford air cleaner and parts" Lot of 13, I count 15 items. Do they hold back two items???

Example, Lot 1354. "1932 Ford engine fan NOS" dimensions again, OK, seven pictures, four are of a fuel pump??? If your the successful bidder do you get the fan and the pump because it's pictured?

Otherwise Im gobsmacked!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by rockfla (Post 2012149)

ALSO
I looked on the Mecum site AND could find VERY LITTLE about shipping and handling of "the goods" once the winning bid is received? I have heard MANY stories of "missing" items from "multi item" lots and what I DO read from Mecum ALL OVER their site IS "WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE" which I take at face value AND I take as BOTH DEFINITIONS of the statement!!!!! They are not a "responsible" for the "sticky hands" of their employee's and contractors THUS they are not a "responsible" company in my view!!!!

Originally Posted by deuce lover (Post 2012155)

It happened to me.Not a Mecum auction but another "reputable auction Co" based in MN. The part I wanted that was in the pic posted was switched out and not in the parts shipped. I contacted the Auction house and they said Oh those pics were taken 3 months ago.Sorry about that. They did refund my bid amount and the shipping. They apparently hire people to assist in arranging the lots and one of them had sticky fingers.No more on line auctions for me.Better be there or forget it or throw the dice.

Originally Posted by Old Redneck (Post 2012213)

I guess no dice with buying any parts there.I never did trust those Auctions houses anyway.I have about everything I need for my 32 anyway.My eyes are bigger then my pocket book anyway.The wife said when I bit the dust she going to junk all my Junkers anyway.Maybe part them outside by the curb with a sign Free for the taking.Some days I don't think she likes me anymore?