DVLA Auction Anyone Got Experience ?

[DSLiverpool]

I fancy a plate in the sale at
7th, 8th, 9th October 2009
Dormy House Hotel, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7LF
I dont want to drive down so will do a pre bid thing or even a phone bid but I dont fancy that, has anyone done this and can they offer any advice please. (I know hammer price is plus 25% after fees etc)

Im on the database of regtransfers and they emailed asking for bids on the plate I want, I sussed they didnt have it and when I checked it is indeed in the sale at DVLA.

 

[bennesspipers]

regtransfers tried to rip me off recently,& then had the cheek to blame DVLA for their low offer, not impressed !! Why dont you want to put a bid in before hand ?

 

[DSLiverpool]

Cos they want double the expected sales price (based on previous sales at auction)

 

[C240Sport97]

you can bid on the internet .. very easy.

I bought mine using the internet

 

[DSLiverpool]

you can bid on the internet .. very easy.

I bought mine using the internet

Whats the actual real time procedure ?

 

[wobbly]

I bought a plate a couple of years ago from a DVLA auction. It was a straight forward process.

You have to pre register to bid, I chose the telephone bid system. The auctioneers call you a couple of minutes before your lot is on sale, you can hear the bidding in the back ground, and they ask you if you want to bid, all over in a few seconds.

They then send you an invoice, and after payment I received the paperwork within the week. Paid less than I was prepared to pay.

 

[bennesspipers]

Just bid up to what you want to pay, if you look on DVLA's website for similar plates you should be able to get an idea what they expect to get for it. i.e if you want to buy 'C10 ABC' look up what they're asking for 'C9 ABC' or 'C11 ABC' on their 'for sale now' site.

 

[C240Sport97]

Whats the actual real time procedure ?

quite good fun.

the internet connection is live to the bidding process.

you have to sign up in advance, and your PC has to pass the speed test.

internet bidding is just like being there.

you can bid specific amounts or the current amount plus £50, £100 etc etc.

if you go the internet option, sign in and see how it works before so you get a feel of it.

 

[DSLiverpool]

Looks like Ive got a great deal from the private plate company, what was amazing shopping around was the price diff between the sellers of the same plate - reg transfers were invaruably up to 50% more than anyone else.

 

[bpsorrel]

Reg Transfers are well known where I live and the guy that owns it! Fabulous mansion in one of the villages round here and he and his family live the Beverley Hills life style for sure! Now we know how! Funnily enough, I bought my first ever private plate from him back in '92 and they STILL write to me with offers of variations of my name etc!!!

 

[bennesspipers]

Well done, pleased it worked out for you.

 

[G55AMG]

As mentioned already, the online bidding is a doddle - just like being in the room, you just hit BID until you're out of budget!! Just watch the extra charges on top of the hammer price - the VAT, buyer's premium and assignment fee do add quite a bit, 25%-30% as mentioned if memory serves.

 

[DSLiverpool]

Well I was after DS 47 at the auction start of £2800 probably go for £6k ish inc buyers premium but I bought BDS 9 (my initials are BDS I dont use my first name) for £6k plus VAT andI think its a better plate.

It will go on the CLS and the DB9 is getting some Aston Sportpack wheels and red calipers and possibly a sports exhaust, as Im keeping both cars this spending spree is FAR cheaper than swapping any one of them.

 

[Beetnik]

I used to have a contract with the company who did the auctions for the DVLA and worked for them on site for the duration of the auctions. I stopped doing it maybe five years ago and the company later went into receivership so it's a different company doing the business for them now and I'm a bit out of date.

Nevertheless I've operated the internet bidding system for them and, for a bit of light relief I've stood in on the phones too. I'd say go for the phone option - the bidder on the other end will keep you well informed about what's happening in the room and there's less likelihood of being cut off. Internet may well be quicker than it was but the auctioneers didn't like it as it detracted from the 'live' atmosphere especially when it there was a bidder who was a bit slow. Danger with the internet bidding system is your bid is more likely to arrive after the hammer has gone down. I saw it a fair bit but, as I say, it may well have improved.

I'd still feel safer with the phone option if it were me.

 

[A-AvantGarde]

Congratulations on the plate, that's really nice, although the DS one would have been pretty nice too. I quite like the 2 number 2 letter combos, one day!

I've previously bid on both the telephone and internet as well as in person.

In person is the most enjoybale, the internet option is pretty good as you get to feel more involved too. Failing all that if you can't get to a PC like I couldn't at the last auction the phone bidding works well.

All you need to do is set your limit & stick to it. I've done that on all occassions and (despite exceeding my limit!) came away without the plate I wanted Anyway I've still got more plates than cars right now.

Incidentally I've also sold a plate with Regtransfers, very smooth transaction but it's amazing the mark up they had on it. Having said that I'd definitely recommend them. You can haggle quite a bit as many of the plates they list aren't owned by them, quite often you'll see the same plate's listed for over 3 or 4 years!. I've got another plate listed with them at the moment too.

Anyway, congrats again!

 

[C240Sport97]

I used to have a contract with the company who did the auctions for the DVLA and worked for them on site for the duration of the auctions. I stopped doing it maybe five years ago and the company later went into receivership so it's a different company doing the business for them now and I'm a bit out of date.

Nevertheless I've operated the internet bidding system for them and, for a bit of light relief I've stood in on the phones too. I'd say go for the phone option - the bidder on the other end will keep you well informed about what's happening in the room and there's less likelihood of being cut off. Internet may well be quicker than it was but the auctioneers didn't like it as it detracted from the 'live' atmosphere especially when it there was a bidder who was a bit slow. Danger with the internet bidding system is your bid is more likely to arrive after the hammer has gone down. I saw it a fair bit but, as I say, it may well have improved.

I'd still feel safer with the phone option if it were me.

Things have moved on .. internet bidding is very effective now

 

[DSLiverpool]

Im all done - BDS 9 is bought and been offered SOL 2 also at £17k but thats a step to far I think