Looks like the first attempt to auction this bus did not work - I was told today that this Prevost Liberty H3-45 Elegant Lady WILL BE SOLD this time around...............
http://prevost-stuff.com/2009PrevostLibertyH_Apple.htm
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Looks like the first attempt to auction this bus did not work - I was told today that this Prevost Liberty H3-45 Elegant Lady WILL BE SOLD this time around...............
http://prevost-stuff.com/2009PrevostLibertyH_Apple.htm
What would a good deal cost on this ?
Is this the coach that belonged to the woman who was treasurer of Dixon, ILL? Embezzled $35 million from the city.
Yes it is.
Her name is Rita Crundwell and she actually took $53,000,000 from Dixon,IL,in the first auction they required a minimum bid of $1,000,000 and no one bid that much,there was one bid and apparently that person cannot read as it was stated that any bid must be at least $1,000,000.
Jack what do you think this coach will bring?? I thinking abouy 750,000
I would bet that it has not been plugged in and needs house batteries as well as the tires have aged out,I do know that Liberty serviced it and it was picked up from Liberty 1 day before she was arrested so at that time it was all working(in the photos the air filter has the date on it).Sid,I don't think that you are wrong but I have seen auctions go both ways and only time will tell.I know that Liberty tries to make sure that their coaches maintain their value and I am sure that if it looks cheap that they will step up and bid,they had a very low mileage(16,000) 2009 that they were asking 1,250,000 now we both know that asking is not the real price but they did sell that one in about a month.I have heard that Rita was real rough on her coaches as they were just another piece of machinery that she didn't really pay for,I also know that she went to some events where she ran the generator for more than a week at a time and I even heard that the coach would require a fuel truck to top it off at one horse show and that she ran the gen for 2-3 weeks continuous,I would bet that the oil and filters were rarely changed.
Lets all guess on what it will bring at auction,I will guess $810,000
This person's story is in the current "Texas Monthly" and she has literally several hundred trophies. Her entire set up is being auctioned to recover funds alledgedly stolen. She has one of the largest collections of high end Quarter Horses ever assembled. Time will tell. Pres
I am no expert but I would bet a quater that it wont bring an honest 400k probly 300k.
My bet is $400k and that wholesalers will be the prime bidders. I love this coach but enough to make a cash purchase.
It seems to me, that the bank's believe since their item is a "PREVOST" they have gold mines on their hands and all buyers/bidders will have glazed-over eyes, as the previous auction of this coach needing bids over a million showed. We have looked at Bank-Owned Coaches before, those like this one will need to be bought right. Meaning I agree with Gil and Repoer, anything over 400K will be too much.
I'd give 500K right now,I mean TODAY.
The first auction the feds held had a disclosure that The Bank of America was holding a note on this coach for over 400K.
Actually I went on line and registered and wanted to bid and found out that they will take a credit card for the deposit and I decided that I can wait till near the end to bid and I will bid if it is less than 500.Corey to answer your question they have an obligation to provide a clear title,this would be a US Marshall problem and not the buyers problem.Lets all guess at the final price!!!
If there were an inspection day, I would send someone out there to do a close inspection. Check coolant and oils, tires, batterry dates if possible.
So, my guess is $715,000.00. Its still a Liberty.
I registered and received an email stating a requirement for the $5K to be sent via cashiers check. The email also stated once received I would be given an appointment if I chose to conduct an inspection. The only credit card reference I saw was the one where they deduct a dollar as a method of proving you are who you say you are.
My guess is $675,000.00
Hi Guys,
I will put on my "Bob Barker" Hat...............
Anyone who is Closest to the final price - "without going over"......... Will win a $ 50 Fuel Card......... I will keep up with this thread and everyone is welcome to place their guess on what the final winning bid will be ............ Once you name your price that is your price......After this post......Let the games begin............
Jamie
$725,000.00
JIM
$750,000.00
I'll stay with my $810,000
My guess would be 712,500.00....
549,000.00
We'll take a guess at $660k
My guess is $538,000
I'll bid $475,001, Bob ;)
I will say $515,995
I will say 830,000, don,t think the powers that be will let it go much below that, if you know what I mean! Gary Carmichael
$553K. Larry is at $500K and I'm sure someone will challenge him.
There was a question about registering - here is an answer I got:
"5K cashier’s check or wire transfer as a pre-bid deposit. When registering we ask for a CC only to verify identity, not as a form of payment. Should someone like to inspect the Prevost, after their pre-bid deposit has been received they may schedule one. "
Joshua Scully
If there are any questions please let me know & I will try to get them to the right person.
Thanks
Jamie
Our guess is $845,000.
I am going to say $377,000. You never know who is going to show up at these auctions. Few to none!!
Sandy
Ed can predict his own amount!
I'll say $695K...
Here is a bid update:
$669,500 is my bid