Stephen's experience is one benefit of keeping all lots open (at least up to a point). It allows you to divert some funds once it becomes clear you aren't winning a high-ticket item. That being said, I second Val's comment. I don't mind the 9-12 "lots are open if you have already bid on that lot" rule or the 12-1 "if no bid is received on a lot it will close at 1" rule.
But after that, I don't think a 15-minute period covering the whole auction is needed. I think you could go right to a lot-by-lot closing.
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