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10-26-2011, 01:40 PM

Leon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

So the only purpose of estimates is so the auction houses can brag that the item beat the estimate they came up with?

Hi Hank
It's called "marketing"

and yes, I think that is part of the reason, not all of the reason. Estimates can be a guide for less experienced folks, I guess, though they are often way off.

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Last edited by Leon; 10-26-2011 at 01:40 PM.

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