Barrett-Jackson
Barrett-Jackson runs large live collector car auctions, with most cars sold at no reserve, in Scottsdale and other U.S. cities. This page covers what it sells, how bidder registration and buying work, and every buyer cost we could find, with a straight link to barrett-jackson.com.
- Founded
- 1971
- Based in
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Buyer's fee
- 10% on site (2022)
- Main sale
- Scottsdale, January
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About Barrett-Jackson
Barrett-Jackson was founded in 1971 by Russ Jackson and Tom Barrett and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its January Scottsdale sale is a week-long event that draws large crowds and TV coverage. It also holds sales in other U.S. cities such as Palm Beach and Las Vegas.
Cars cross a stage one at a time in a live auction, and most are offered with no reserve. Bidders register for each event by buying a bidder package and showing proof that they can pay. Bidding is open on site, online, by phone and through a representative. Automobilia is sold in separate sessions.
What Barrett-Jackson sells
How buying works at Barrett-Jackson
- Make an accountCreate an account and choose the auction you plan to attend.
- Buy a bidder packagePay the non-refundable registration fee for that event. Early registration costs less, and packages include passes for you and a guest.
- Show fundsGive a bank letter, a credit pre-approval, or a deposit of 10% of your bid limit. Proof of vehicle insurance is also required.
- BidBid on site, online, by phone or through a representative. Remote bids pay a higher buyer's premium.
- Pay and collectPay on the day of sale at the auction office, then remove the car by the event deadline or ship it with an on-site carrier.
What it costs
Barrett-Jackson does not post a public fee table; these numbers come from its own 2022 bidder agreement, the latest one we could read.
| What | Cost |
|---|---|
| Buyer's premium, vehicles bought on site (2022) | 10% of the hammer price |
| Buyer's premium, phone, internet or proxy (2022) | 12% of the hammer price |
| Automobilia premium (2022) | 15% on site, 17% remote |
| Unsettled-account penalty (2022) | Extra 2% on the premium if you leave without settling |
| Tier 1 bidder package, Scottsdale 2022 | $500 early, $650 after the early deadline |
| Tier 2 bidder package, Scottsdale 2022 | $350 early, $450 after the early deadline |
| Extra guest pass (2022) | $275 per person |
| Bid limit deposit (2022) | At least $9,000 by cashier's check or wire, for a $90,000 limit |
| Bank letter or credit pre-approval (2022) | At least $30,000 |
| Property not removed (2022) | Handling charge of 1% of the price per month, with a 5% minimum after 60 days |
A worked example using the 2022 rates: a $40,000 car bought on site adds a $4,000 premium, so it costs $44,000 plus the bidder package, tax, title and shipping. Bought online, the premium is $4,800, for $44,800.
Paying, pickup and storage
| When to pay | On the day of sale, in U.S. funds. |
| Payment | Certified or cashier's check, wire, approved credit line, or bank letter. Personal checks only at the company's discretion with a bank letter. |
| Registration payment | Card or check; no cash. |
| Deposit | 10% of the bid limit you want, at least $9,000; unused deposits are refunded after the sale. |
| Title | Title and bill of sale are normally sent within 30 days, and you must finish the transfer within 30 days of receiving them. |
| Pickup | Vehicles must be removed by the deadline set for each event; other items within 72 hours of the sale. |
| Storage | Vehicles left behind can be towed and stored by the company's carrier at the buyer's cost. |
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UX Search is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Barrett-Jackson. Bidding, payment and delivery all happen on the house's own site under its own terms. Information checked October 22, 2026 from Barrett-Jackson Bidder Agreement 2022 (company PDF) and barrett-jackson.com (bidders page, Palm Beach 2025 package page, bidder registration and bidding tips articles) and 2026 bidder package page did not load and Wikipedia (company history); fees and rules can change, so confirm them on the sale page.