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Old 09-08-2014, 02:19 PM   #21
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Default Re: Cool auction

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Originally Posted by desotoguy View Post
I know of at least two antique car auctions that the owner stayed with the auctioneer and if the vehicle didn't reach his price, it was a no sale. Most of the crowd left when they realized what was happening. Look for "absolute" in the auction flyers.
That is very common. Those cars had a reseve. Some auctioneers will notify the crowd when the reserve has been made.
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