The conventional wisdom is that auctions without reserves generally bring a better price, because bidders know that the vehicle will be sold and are therefore more willing to participate, thus driving up the price. Of course, any individual seller who attaches sentimental value to his vehicle--beyond its intrinsic market value--is likely to include a reserve.

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1988 California version 260E (W124)
Anthracite Grey/Palomino
Owned since new and still going strong and smooth
MBCA member

Past Mercedes-Benz:
1986 190E Baby Benz
1967 230 Inherited from mom when she downsized
1959 220S Introduced me to the joys of keepin' 'em goin'

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