Putting aside how long this auction lasted and the standard operating procedures of other auction houses, the idea that bidders on the West Coast sometimes don't have an advantage over East Coast bidders is comical. Heck, more than once on this board the West Coasters have acknowledged that very fact.
So please cease with the "XXXX wins items because he's an aggressive bidder." That certainly plays a role -- it's a big factor -- but being able to take part from the West Coast when an auction runs late can be a tremendous advantage. I don't mind it and accept it as how it is. It's not a big deal to me, and whining it about it serves no purpose.
But some of the posts above that try to discount that it's a reality are a joke.
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