I've been down that road watching the buyers at the big time auctions.Honestly it is something for them to do,they have more money than God, and the honey hanging on their arm saying "I like that one,buy it for me ". I've sold cars at auction,nothing is more disturbing than the questions during viewing.I swear they know nothing about cars.
Then you get that one guy that knows what he is talking about,you can see it in his eyes.He would be in heaven if he could buy one.Something he will cherish, respect,and take care of. A real car guy.He bids to his max but is out bid by way more than he could afford only to go to a guy that will have it picked up along with several other cars he bought,sent to a warehouse never to be seen again. And the guy that bought them has forgotten what they were moments after,the accountants pay for them, and all is well in the big buck game. Sad but true.
Others,it's just a business, buy and sell, sometimes making a profit,sometimes not.The game goes on.