05-08-2016, 04:46 PM
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Peter Spaeth
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jhs5120
Is there any industry other than sports memorabilia that frowns upon shill bidding? I have witnessed hundreds of auctions that openly are shilled by the auctioneer (up to a hidden reserve) to garner interest and favorable outcome to the seller. It seems like sports collectors have turned a bogey man out of an otherwise unanimously accepted positive influence on auction house experiences. Just my two cents.
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