REA Closing

[RCMcKenzie]

Originally Posted by Jobu

... if there was some freak interval at 9:30 pm where nobody bid because we were all watching movies and planning to check back at 11:30.

Speaking of movies, that scene with Marlon Brando, inspired by Conrad's novella,"Heart of Darkness", where he says, "The Horror, the horror."

[hcv123]

If you read through this thread you will get it - It gives people a sense of urgency rather than ease and is the AH hope that will inspire heavier and more frequent bidding. I didn't get the point of the 6-12 extended bidding period till I read some peoples responses in this thread!
NO WAY the auction EVER closes before midnight.

[RCMcKenzie]

With due respect, Howard, I'm feeling the opposite of "urgency" right now. Like the great Tom Petty said..."The waiting is the harrrr-dest parrrrrt" cheers, Rob

[oldjudge]

I agree with Rob--no reason to bid before midnight. You could easily go to 11:00 and use a ten minute rule.

[paul]

I'm not sure why they don't move everything up by three hours, so the whole thing ends shortly after 9 pm eastern. But I'm on the west coast, so I guess the current system is to my advantage.

[Exhibitman]

It has been fun watching one of my consigned items more than double in OT. Hope it is one of the late ones.

[sicollector1954]

I just consigned this HOF booklet to Huggins....mine is in mint condition...have had it for 20 years or so....but unless I am missing something....the bidding here is absolutely CRAZY!!!