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I expressed my concern about "shenanigans". He assured me NO SHENANIGANS.

I inquired about the lot in question. He was a bit confused himself looking at the timeline. He explained that another bidder placed a straight bid for 1491. according to the system 20 minutes earlier than my bid for 1491 while he was the high bidder at 1355. When I placed my bid for 1491 the system advanced the other bidders bid to the 1491. Both of us confused as both of our understanding of a "straight bid" is just that - it registers immediately at whatever the bid is.
All of that said he said the other bidder placed another bid and had room above the 1491 - which was as high as I was going to bid anyway. I feel better that I didn't have a shot at the 1491 - I hate being the 1st under bidder!!

Thanks all for your input.

Howard