Manheim Specialty has a strong focus on booking out all of the 
Specialty units (RVs, Boats, Motorcycles, PowerSports) we offer for sale with NADA values. This allows us to track our Specialty locations performance against NADA, understand current market conditions, and look for trends in performance from year to year.
Here are a few key points about our Manheim Specialty NADA performance for Motorcycles/PowerSports in 2010. For reference, we track our Motorcycle/PowerSports performance against the
Clean Trade-In/Wholesale NADA value.
- On average, Motorcycles and PowerSports sold at Manheim Specialty locations in Q2 2010 achieved 102% of NADA
- Motorcycles averaged 102% of NADA
- PowerSports averaged 99% of NADA
- April 2010 saw sale prices rise to 105% of NADA
- Q2 2010 NADA performance (102%) was higher than Q2 2009 NADA performance (94%)
Are you interested in receiving our monthly market report for Motorcycles/PowerSports? The market report shows unit information, NADA value and auction sale price for recent Manheim sales. Email us at specialtyauctions@manheim.com to request to be included on the Motorcycle/PowerSports market report mailing list.
Kelly Miller is the Business Manager at Manheim Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment.
Manheim Specialty Auctions has a strong focus on booking out all of the Specialty units (RVs, Boats, Motorcycles, PowerSports) we offer for sale with NADA values. This allows us to track our Specialty locations performance against NADA, understand current market conditions, and look for trends in performance from year to year.
Here are a few key points about our Manheim Specialty NADA performance for RVs in the second quarter of 2010. For reference, we track our RV performance against the Used Wholesale Trade-In NADA value.
- On average, RVs sold at Manheim Specialty locations in Q2 2010 achieved 91% of NADA
- Q2 2010 NADA performance (91%) was slightly lower than
Q2 2009 NADA performance (92%)
Are you interested in receiving our monthly market report for RVs? The market report shows unit information, NADA value and auction sale price for recent Manheim sales. Email us at specialtyauctions@manheim.com to request to be included on the RV market report mailing list.
Kelly Miller is the Business Manager at Manheim Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment.
Manheim Specialty Auctions has a strong focus on booking out all of the Specialty units (RVs, Boats, Motorcycles, PowerSports) we offer for sale with NADA values. This allows us to track our Specialty locations' performance against NADA, understand current market conditions and look for trends in performance from year to year.
Here are a few key points about our Manheim Specialty NADA performance for Boats in the second quarter of 2010. For reference, we track our Boat performance against the Used Trade-In NADA value.
- On average, Boats sold at Manheim Specialty locations in Q2 2010 achieved 117% of NADA
- May 2010 saw sale prices rise extremely high to 122% of
NADA
- Q2 2010 NADA performance (117%) was higher than Q2 2009 NADA performance (107%)
Are you interested in receiving our monthly market report for Boats? The market report shows unit information, NADA value and auction sale price for recent Manheim sales. Email us at specialtyauctions@manheim.com to request to be included on the Boat market report mailing list.
Kelly Miller is the Business Manager at Manheim Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment.
"Buy exactly the right style and type of pre-owned RVs when you need them, and 
sell inventory that's taking up space for too long (and costing you money)." Easier said than done, right? RV Pro turned to Manheim Specialty Auctions General Manager Karen Braddy to address the topic in their May, 2010 edition. Click here for the full article, and see below for highlights:
- More consumers are looking for pre-owned units: from retiring baby boomers looking to make those trips they've been dreaming about to younger families wanting to experience RVing for the first time, "RV professionals generally agree that the increased demand is very much focused on quality pre-owned units."
- Auctions are increasingly focusing on RV dealers. At Manheim we have 11 locations specifically branded to sell RVs. These locations have dedicated staff - from inspection and reconditioning to sales and marketing to titles and documentation, these auctions have staff trained in the RV space.
- Sourcing and selling inventory 24/7 - Auctions allow dealers to preview and buy inventory online, and they offer dealers opportunities to research condition reports and pricing. At Manheim, we post inventory online and offer buying opportunities in-lane and online. We also produce a monthly market report available at no charge so dealers can see recent sale prices.
Auctions are a dynamic stage where buyers and sellers can maximize profitability. We encourage you to visit a sale, get to know the staff, and learn how you can take advantage. We're always available at specialtyauctions@manheim.com and 877-704-INFO (4636).
Chris Hood is a Senior Marketing Manager at Manheim and has 15 years' experience in auction, sports and event marketing
We recently launched a series of blog articles to help Specialty dealers learn how to utilize Manheim online tools to their greatest advantage. In this article we'll focus on the Manheim.com Workbook, which allows you to store a list of Manheim.com inventory items that interest you.
The workbook feature makes it easier to narrow your search to vehicles you're considering purchasing and/or to identify what other sellers are asking for similar units. You may also register via email for our monthly market report featuring recent sale prices.
You can create and access a personal Workbook on Manheim.com by using any of the following paths (please note that you must have a Manheim ID to visit the pages below. You can contact us at specialtyauctions@manheim.com or 1-877-704-INFO (4636) for more information)...
- Workbook selection under the Buy menu on Manheim.com.
- Workbook selection under the My MANHEIM menu
- Link from the PowerSearch listing screen
- Link from the vehicle description page for a vehicle already stored in your Workbook.
Please clck here for a brief overview of how to take full advantage of the Manheim.com Workbook, and Manheim Specialty Auctions also created a brief 'how-to' guide with tips and tricks on working with Manheim.com, Simulcast and OVE.com.
We want to hear from you if you have any questions or would like to talk with us one-on-one about Manheim online tools. Please contact us at at specialtyauctions@manheim.com or 1-877-704-INFO (4636), and let us know how we can help.
Craig Capizzi is Assistant General Manager, Manheim Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment Auctions
In previous blogs, I have mentioned Manheim Specialty's focus on 
booking out all of the Specialty units (RVs, Boats, Motorcycles, PowerSports) we offer for sale with NADA values. This allows us to track our Specialty locations performance against NADA, understand current market conditions, and look for trends in performance from year to year.
Here are a few key points about our Manheim Specialty NADA performance for Boats in the first quarter of 2010. For reference, we track our Boat performance against the Used Trade-In NADA value.
- On average, Boats sold at Manheim Specialty locations in Q1
2010 achieved 108% of NADA
- March 2010 saw sale prices rise extremely high to 120% of NADA
- Q1 2010 NADA performance (108%) was higher than Q1 2009 NADA performance (100%)
Are you interested in receiving our monthly market report for Boats? The market report shows unit information, NADA value and auction sale price for recent Manheim sales. Email us at specialtyauctions@manheim.com to request to be included on the Boat market report mailing list.
Kelly Miller is the Business Manager at Manheim Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment
In previous blogs, I have mentioned Manheim Specialty's focus on booking out all of the Specialty units (RVs, Boats, Motorcycles, PowerSports) we offer for sale with NADA values. This allows us to track our Specialty locations performance against NADA, understand current market conditions, and look for trends in performance from year to year.
Here are a few key points about our Manheim Specialty NADA performance for RVs in the first quarter of 2010. For reference, we track our RV performance against the Used Wholesale Trade-In NADA value.
- On average, RVs sold at Manheim Specialty locations in Q1
2010 achieved 89% of NADA
- NADA performance has increased slightly since January 2010
- Q1 2010 NADA performance (89%) was higher than Q1 2009 NADA performance (84%)
Are you interested in receiving our monthly market report for RVs? The market report shows unit information, NADA value and auction sale price for recent Manheim sales. Email us at specialtyauctions@manheim.com to request to be included on the RV market report mailing list.
Kelly Miller is the Business Manager at Manheim Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment.
In previous blogs, I have mentioned Manheim Specialty's focus on booking out all of the Specialty units (RVs, Boats, Motorcycles, PowerSports) we offer for sale with
NADA values. This allows us to track our Specialty locations performance against NADA, understand current market conditions and look for trends in performance from year to year.
Here are a few key points about our Manheim Specialty NADA performance for Motorcycles/PowerSports in 2010. For reference, we track our Motorcycle/PowerSports performance against the Clean Trade-In/Wholesale NADA value.
Are you interested in receiving our monthly market report for Motorcycles/PowerSports? The market report shows unit information, NADA value and auction sale price for recent Manheim sales. Email us at specialtyauctions@manheim.com to request to be included on the Motorcycle/PowerSports market report mailing list.
Kelly Miller is the Business Manager at Manheim Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment.
Since Manheim Specialty Auctions launched in 2005, we've seen steady growth in online sales. Currently almost 40% of our volume
sells via Simulcast or OVE.com - including
Thursday Thunder sales. Although many dealers are gaining confidence previewing and buying online, we also hear from a lot of customers who still have questions or concerns with going online for Specialty inventory.
To help our customers' online comfort levels, we're kicking off a blog series that helps you understand how to get the most out of http://www.manheimspecialtyauctions.com/. We'll walk you through everything from finding and sorting inventory to saving units in a ‘workbook' so you can review them periodically and receive emails when that type of inventory is available at a Manheim Specialty branded location.
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each type of Specialty vehicle who can help you - please contact us at specialtyauctions@manheim.com or 877- 877-704-INFO (4636) and let us know how we can help. Also please check out our Online Quick Start Guide, which walks you through utilizing Manheim's online channels in more detail.
Getting Started - Finding and Sorting Inventory
When you're ready to start looking for Specialty inventory, we recommend you turn to one of two pages:
- The Manheim Specialty Event Calendar shows you all upcoming Specialty sales which can be filtered by category and location, and allows you to link to that location's pre-sale inventory. From there you can see specific units available for sale, along with condition report and vehicle description information.
- Manheim PowerSearch allows you to make a broad or targeted inventory search among all Manheim locations. Search categories include vehicle type, make/model, geography and more.
Once you begin pulling up inventory on PowerSearch, you can dig deeper into the units that pop up. What condition is the vehicle in? What location offers it, and is it available on OVE.com or just in-lane and via Simulcast? You can also sort search inventory by a variety of options to narrow your search to specific vehicles you want to target. All this information and more, including pictures and features, are available.
Manheim also offers insight into helping you estimate vehicle prices. To receive a monthly market report including sale prices for Specialty units, please contact us at specialtyauctions@manheim.com.
We encourage you to spend a few minutes with the Manheim Specialty Auctions event calendar and PowerSearch to become more familiar with the inventory available to you. Be sure to check back soon for an overview of how to set up a Workbook of inventory to monitor periodically so you can continue making the most of your time online. We'll look forward to seeing you soon - in lane and/or online!
Chris Hood is a Senior Marketing Manager at Manheim and has 15 years' experience in auction, sports and event marketing
The entries are in, Manheim Indianapolis hosted the sale featuring 
the 2008 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide, and we have a winner! Congratulations to Jimmy Wright, a dealer from Lavonia, GA, who nailed the sale price on the nose - $17,600 - and is our 'Guess the Bid Giveaway' winner.
"I'm not a Harley expert, but I know a little bit," said Wright, who is an active Manheim customer who buys motorcycles, jet skis, boats and other units. "The Good Lord just blessed me."
Jimmy wins a trip for two to the July 25 NASCAR race in Indianapolis,.jpg)
including race tickets, airfare, hotel and $250 in spending cash. He'll have a chance to see his favorite driver, Jimmy Johnson, in his quest to win a fifth consecutive NASCAR championship.
Congratulations to Jimmy, and thanks to all who participated in our 'Guess The Bid. Get The Prize' contest. Be sure to check out http://www.manheimspecialtyauctions.com'/ periodically for upcoming contest opportunities. Customers may also register to receive monthly market reports featuring sale prices by sending an email to specialtyauctions@manheim.com.
Chris Hood is a Senior Marketing Manager at Manheim and has 15 years' experience in auction, sports and event marketing