[Spartan833]

I do not bid in large auctions very often, so I don't really have a strong opinion on the policy. I do think this is an issue for buyers more than someone that consigns like yourself Rawn.

However, I am not sure that it is hypocritical to go to the Net 54 dinner because you disagree with a sponsors policies and practices. I don't like all of the sponsoring companies for a fundraiser that I attend annually, but I still go to enjoy the event and the people attending. Does that make me a hypocrite? I am not attending the event to support the sponsors, I am there to support the organization that is having the event.

I do agree that if you complain strongly and then still bid in their auctions, that is another story.