Spring Mecum Auction in Illinois

70 Forest Green Zee · #1 01-05-2008, 12:56 AM

I just heard a rumor that the spring Mecum auction at the Boone County Fairgrounds is being moved to Indianapolis....anyone else here this and can verify if this is true or not?

SBR · #2 01-06-2008, 04:09 AM

I believe that they are moving the spring auction to Indy.

tabooo · #3 01-06-2008, 05:13 AM

From what rumor dept. did you here that?????????????????

**Mr70** · #4 01-06-2008, 05:25 AM

I talked to a friend who works inhouse there,and he confirmed it as well.
..........................READ HERE
in a nut shell:
The top three reasons the move has been initiated are:
1. Facility- Weatherproof all paved parking and all cars under roof. Mecum says "Even though we had over seven acres of tents in the past the weather brought undesirable conditions. Our number one customer concern is the parking of their car in a proper environment."
2. Market Proximity: Indianapolis is located in close proximity to many major metropolitan areas including: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago, Champaign, Bloomington, Dayton, Detroit, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Peoria, Springfield, and St. Louis.
3. Upcoming TV Series: Eight episodes over seven weeks will be shot live onsite. Six of the episodes will be smaller 100 car auctions to build up to the 1,000 car Grand Finale episode (Dana Mecum's Spring Classic).

I'm very sorry to hear this,but grateful they completed the I-355 southern extension to I-80,as this is under 2 hours away from me now.

70 Forest Green Zee · #5 01-06-2008, 05:36 AM

Thanks Rick....I was afraid it was true, it came from a very reliable source and your link confirms. Kinda sad for me...I'm 30 minutes from Boone county and a good 3 1/2 hours from Indy. This auction has always been one of the highlights of my summer.

**Stefano** · #6 01-06-2008, 05:57 AM

The Fall Auction will still be in St. Charles.

Johnny Horsepower · #7 01-12-2008, 12:27 AM

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Thanks Rick....I was afraid it was true, it came from a very reliable source and your link confirms. Kinda sad for me...I'm 30 minutes from Boone county and a good 3 1/2 hours from Indy. This auction has always been one of the highlights of my summer.

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yea Boo hiss! Boone county fg is a quick half an hour from my WI house and Indy will be a good 4 1/2 hours from there.
I can understand not wanting to be in tents, so why not do both at Pheasant Run.

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