Time Honored Tradition Delivers Consignment and Dealers to DAA Northwest

DAA Northwest's two-day Fall Classic Moose Sale served up 2,700 cars and trucks and a barn full of buyers. The two-day event featured a national account lineup that included a closed Ford Factory Sale, open sale units from Ford Motor Credit Company and vehicles from GMAC, AmeriCredit, HSBC Auto Finance, Trademark by Triad, Wells Fargo Auto Finance, Enterprise, Hyundai Motor Finance Company, Wachovia Dealer Services, Remarketing by GE, ARI and more. The auction also featured a motor sports auction showcasing Harley-Davidson Financial Services and a consignment of over 125 bikes. 

This year's moose was brought from Alaska by Greg Mahugh, DAA's general manager and his friend, DAA's reconditioning manager Len Roll. The two traveled north in search of Moose Sale "guests of honor" in early September. 

"We were plagued by torrential rains and spent six of the seven days in our tents, just waiting for the weather to break," says Mahugh. "Fortunately, on the seventh day, the rain let up and the moose came out." 

"DAA's promotional event sales consistently deliver market lift, but in the current economic situation, there are no guarantees," states Bob McConkey, DAA's president. "This week's Moose Sale produced a huge consignment and a 45% overall sales rate. We deem that a success considering all the turmoil that seems to be in the air these days." 

In November, DAA Northwest will celebrate its 16th Anniversary. The auction is located in Spokane, Washington and is a member of AuctionPipeline and the ServNet Independent Auction Group