Well I have to agree that there is no book that has the last 3 sales, But there is the Internet. And the internet was available to the consignor as well as to every member of the Auction house.
But there are reasons I disagree on "outing an ongoing auction" . First there is an auction section on this forum for members to alert others to upcoming auctions. Second If I had done the research and found this item registered early and gave them my financial info so that I could compete for the item. Then at the last few minutes of the auction someone alerts a forum full if like minded collectors that an item is selling cheap. I would not be happy.
As a member of net54 I like to think we are here to share our collections and knowledge to help each other I do not think that outing an auction or worse an Ebay deal is helpful. let's face it the thrill of the hunt is a part of collecting I enjoy it, and talking to fellow collectors over the past 40 plus years I know many share that enjoyment. jmho
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