wasn't that the thread where someone at Heritage admitted that they place bids before the auction starts and then he called it some sort of reserve bid. It's still shilling to me, sorry. I believe Peter had no issue with their policies due to their disclosure. If you don't read the fine print then you get what you deserve. You can assume nothing anymore when major auction houses are concerned. their is too much money too be made and the competition between the larger auctions is stiff. They all want the consignments and in return promise consignors certain results. Placing bids before an auction starts ensures that the consignor will be satisfied ( or at least thats what they hope I guess). It's all about $$ to these auction houses, never forget that.
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