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The Auction Office will see some changes as well. Plexiglass The pre-staging and staging lanes will also have a different
barriers and a minimum 6-foot distance will separate bidder look, with three lanes instead of the usual four to allow
and consignment representatives from customers, and most for more distance between the rows of vehicles, as well
paper processes have been replaced with digital versions. as additional space in front of and behind each vehicle.
Hand sanitizer will be readily available throughout the Once a vehicle has had its turn on the auction block, the
Auction Office and auction site as well. goal will be to put that car’s property, when possible, in its
In the auction arena, bidder seating has been reconfigured lockable truck, so it is ready to move on to its next owner
with “pods” of nine seats: three rows of three chairs, suitable with minimal effort.
for accommodating a group of friends or family or allowing It is important to note that, to help maintain physical
for suitable distancing between smaller parties when distancing guidelines recommended for live events, Barrett-
utilizing just the first and third rows. You’ll see plexiglass on Jackson’s Fall Auction will primarily be limited to bidders,
the auction block podium, block staff will be wearing masks consignors and their guests. All those on-site – whether
and gloves, and adjustments have been made to allow for they be attendees or those working at the auction – will be
physical distancing. Only those bidding on the vehicle being required to wear face coverings except when outdoors and
offered at any given time will be allowed to be onstage. socially distanced with their group or family, or while actively
Where Barrett-Jackson has gone above and beyond in the eating or drinking (which must be done while seated). Daily
collector car auction world is in its handling of vehicles. Cars temperature screening will be administered to all attendees
will be displayed approximately 8 to 10 feet apart to help upon entry; those with temperatures above 100.4 F will not
ensure customers can fully walk around the vehicle without be allowed entry.
getting too close to the vehicle or other customers who In addition, Barrett-Jackson’s Clear Bag Policy remains in
may be beside them. One-way walkways throughout the effect, with guests only permitted to enter the auction site
venue (including the auction arena) will assist with physical with clutch purses that do not exceed 6.5x4.5 inches or clear
distancing requirements. plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12x6x12 inches
(or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags).
Only one driver – wearing a mask and gloves – will be with
each vehicle from the moment it arrives at the auction site. We hope all attendees – along with those who will be
Vehicle interiors will be cleaned and plastic will be placed on working at the event – join us in helping to create a safe,
the driver’s seat, steering wheel and shifter of each vehicle. healthy environment for all at the 2020 Fall Auction, so
The driver will then take the vehicle to check-in, through the the collector car hobby can remain as strong as ever in the
property area (where relevant documentation, awards and coming months and years.
so forth are kept) and then to its designated display spot.
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The property/key control tent will be restructured so BIDDER SEATING HAS BEEN RECONFIGURED WITH “PODS” OF
prospective buyers will not be able to physically enter the NINE SEATS: THREE ROWS OF THREE CHAIRS, SUITABLE FOR
tent, but can still access the information and property by
approaching one of four desks set up at one open side of the ACCOMMODATING A GROUP OF FRIENDS OR FAMILY OR ALLOWING
tent and view the items through plexiglass barriers. FOR SUITABLE DISTANCING BETWEEN SMALLER PARTIES WHEN
UTILIZING JUST THE FIRST AND THIRD ROWS.
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