i'm glad i'm not alone in this thinking. The bj auctions are stupid money. Total waste of time in my opinion.
I quit going to auctions in iowa when they started charging sales tax, even on antiques gas globes-signs-pumps what have you. I said enough is enough. Throw in bidder's penalty and all that and i'm outta there. I can have more fun hanging out in the garage and putting across town to see other car guys and what they are doing for free



toss in an out of state trip with all the traveling expenses and the hobby loses it's flavor for me. Real quick.