This is definitely not common, but that language has been in Heritage's T&C for
a long time. Heritage is the only one I am aware of that specifically allows it. I know REA, LOTG, and Huggins and Scott specifically indicate that no employees can bid though I believe most other auction houses have similar language.
What I am little bit surprised by is the number of people who are bidding in auctions that seem like they never read the terms and conditions. Yes, some of them are very boring and legalized, but a few of them are even entertaining, identify previous renegers, or terms that may be concerning such as the Heritage bidding.
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Current Wantlist:
E92 Nadja - Bescher, Bridwell, Cobb, Donovan, Doolan, Doyle (with bat), Lobert, Mathewson, Miller (fielding), Tinker, Wagner (throwing), Zimmerman
E/T Young Backrun - Need E90-1, T216 (all versions)
E92 Red Crofts - Anyone especially Barry, Shean, and Evers
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