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Old 08-20-2015, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by T206Collector View Post
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If it didn't get ignored then the auction houses wouldn't use it, and would just deduct a percentage from the final bid to take away from the consignor. Stated another way, when you placed your bid you'd see the actual cost when you clicked the button, as opposed to a lesser pre-premium cost.
People don't like to lose and they get emotionally invested in an item that they bid on. Honestly, I would estimate the majority approach auctions in such a way.
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