Greg Arnold on Leading the Mecum Motorcycle Division and the Art of Auctions | One Gang Ep. 058

Send us Fan MailIn This Episode: Greg Arnold discusses the intricacies of motorcycle auctions, the process of curating rare collections, and the excitement that comes with finding and selling one-of-a-kind bikes. Learn about the challenges of maintaining authenticity, the joy of connecting collectors with their dream bikes, and what drives the value in the vintage motorcycle market.About Our Guest: Greg Arnold is at the forefront of motorcycle auctions, with a deep understanding of market trends and a passion for motorcycle history, making him a key figure in the international motorcycle collecting community.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to One Gang Worldwide Podcast00:22 Meet Greg Arnold: Auction Manager at Mecham Motorcycle Division02:39 Greg's Early Life and Passion for Mechanics06:40 From Carpenter to Motorcycle Division Manager10:53 The Growth and Vision of Mecham's Motorcycle Division17:50 Challenges and Strategies in the Auction World31:28 Trends and Collecting Vintage Motorcycles39:52 Engaging the New Generation of Riders43:25 The Record-Breaking 1908 Harley Davidson Strap Tank Sale46:05 Surprising Sales at Mecham Auction46:46 The Flying Dragon Kits48:03 Original Paint and Scruffy Bikes48:54 Sponsor Break: Butt Buffer49:47 Fairness in Pre-Selling Bikes50:46 Fee Structure for Motorcycles51:51 How to Sell Your Bike at Mecham53:55 Trends in Motorcycle Collecting57:10 Provenance and Authenticity01:01:51 Future Innovations at Mecham01:06:51 International Buyers and Sellers01:10:16 Advice for New Collectors01:15:02 Speed Round: Fun Questions01:22:18 Closing Remarks and GratitudeConnect with Greg Arnold & Mecum: Mecum Motorcycle Auctions: https://www.mecum.com/motorcycles/More About Greg & His Writing: https://www.mecum.com/authors/greg-arnold/Sign Up for Mecum: https://my.mecum.com/signupCheck Out Our Sponsors:LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/Butt Buffer: https://buttbuffer.com/Keyboard Motorcycle Shipping: https://keyboardmotorcycleshipping.com/Connect with Cycles Worldwide:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwideJoin the One Gang Community: https://cyclesworldwide.com/#GregArnold #MecumMotorcycleDivision #MotorcycleAuctions #VintageMotorcycles #MotorcycleCollecting #MotorcyclePodcast #OneGangWorldwide #RareMotorcycles #AuctionMarket #MotorcycleHeritage #CollectibleBikes