Thanks to everyone who registered for our "Guess the Bid. Get the Prize" contest we hosted in conjunction with Dealer Expo. We met many of you at our booth and enjoyed spending time with you. Others registered after seeing ads from our partners at Dealernews, who put on yet another fantastic Dealer Expo event.
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the winning auction bid for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide after our March Indianapolis sale. We'll announce all our winners here on our blog in mid-March.
We appreciate all the interest in our contest, and please reach out to us if you'd like to receive our monthly newsletter and market report with auction prices from recent Manheim sales. We're not only here to help you win contests, as you'll find lots of helpful info whether you're looking to buy or sell at auctions.
Chris Hood is a Senior Marketing Manager at Manheim and has 15 years' experience in auction, sports and event marketing
I am attending the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) Annual Meeting at Dealer Expo on Friday to hear about the U.S. Economic 
Outlook by Dr. Martin A. Regalia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Martin A. Regalia is senior vice president for economic and tax policy and chief economist at the United States Chamber of Commerce. He is presenting his outlook Friday morning at a MIC member-only meeting along with other speakers that will discuss, among others, these topics: Accelerate Your Influence and Accelerate Your Business. MIC membership is open to manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, parts and accessories, as well as allied trades such as publishing, insurance and consultants. To become a MIC member, visit http://www.mic.org/ and learn how to promote and preserve motorcycling and the U.S. motorcycle industry.
Kim Miskotten is the National Motorcycle/PowerSports Manager for Manheim Specialty Auctions
I'm looking forward to attending the Dealernews International PowerSports Dealer Expo for the first time this weekend! I've heard so much about it for several years, can't wait to experience myself all of the vendors, products, seminars, opportunities to meet dealers and discuss our industry. 
I'm going to take some time before arriving to review and map the show as Dealernews suggests so I don't miss anything. I'm going to attend several seminars about what I call "dealership growth" (Discover How to Make Money Using Online Advertising...In Just 30 Days or Less, How to Increase your Profits by $500. per Sale and Discover the Insider's Secrets to Convert More Calls to Cash).
When talking to dealers at our auctions, I want to share what I learned with them and how it can benefit their dealership. I look forward to seeing you at the show, visit us in Booth #3654 and we can talk about how auctions can supplement your inventory with used motorcycles and powersports!
Kim Miskotten is the National Motorcycle/PowerSports Manager for Manheim Specialty Auctions
So...are you pretty good at guessing motorcycle auction prices? Or are you just interested in winning free stuff like race tickets and Flip cameras? Then try your hand at Manheim Specialty's "Guess the Bid. Get the Prize." contest, which we're hosting in conjunction with DealerExpo February 12-15 in Indianapolis.
To enter, just guess the sale price on a 2008 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide with approximately 3,000 miles. The closest guess will win a trip for two to the "Big Race" in Indianapolis on July 25, and all entries are eligible for one of three Flip cameras and one of 10 Manheim Specialty transportation assistance vouchers.
We'll auction the motorcycle in March, and if you're looking for some help check out Manheim PowerSearch, which lists all vehicles for sale including some 'buy it now' prices on OVE.com, or email us to receive our monthly market report.
Hurry, the contest ends February 15. Good luck!
Chris Hood is a Senior Marketing Manager at Manheim and has 15 years' experience in auction, sports and event marketing