I think there is the small problem of combining two different systems. Ebay is unique from catalog auctions in that it ends precisely at a particular second, so sniping is a big part of one's strategy. There is no sniping in a catalog auction.
However, the BST seems to be set up like a catalog auction, but with sniping at the end, even though there is no descending clock. It's still new and will have some growing pains.
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