Barrett Jackson

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Originally Posted by Charley Lillard

I also thought Pratte would lose his ass when he sold but I seem to remember people paying stupid prices when he sold. Would be nice to compare his bought and sold prices.

I would bet Pratt also received deep discounts on commissions both ways from BJ and in some cases I would bet he paid none at all. In effect he was used as advertising for BJ for people to spend more money than they would have otherwise.

Potential buyers think: Here is a super rich, smart guy buying very high priced cars. He must know something I don't so i will pay high prices too.

Probably some right offs also done by sharp accountants.

Guys like Pratt don't normally lose money.