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warshawlawJudging from prices I don't think it is folks running from a market peak; I do think that it is folks running towards a hot market with some aggressive promotional pricing by auctioneers. I know at the National I was being offered cut-rate consignor fees by major houses.
As far as which to deal with, I look at all catalogs and auction house sites I can find. You never know what will turn up or where it will surface. Some of my best deals have come from auction houses I'd not have otherwise thought to look at.