It does seem like the general approach that Heritage chose to take, which kinda sorta seems like what is discussed in very vague terms in their terms is something like this:
Run the auction like we always do, with zero changes to format to accommodate the mechanics here. The next day when all the dust settles and all of the lots are closed, Heritage sits down and adds up all of the individual lots, and compare it to the lot for the set. Whichever total is the biggest, wins, and the other lot or lots are SOL.
Obviously that means that everyone is basically flying blind, and with zero ability to attempt to really compete on a level playing field. All of which can easily lead to the disagreements, angst, and a whole lot of pissed off people who thought they should have won. Cue the last 90% of this thread.
Then ratchet up the angst by a factor of 100x because these are some very desirable and incredibly rare pieces that a lot of people really, really want for their collection.
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Trying to wrap up my master mays set, with just a few left:
1968 American Oil left side
1971 Bazooka numbered complete panel
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