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Marc S.Putting in a large bid from the beginning not only scares off other bidders, but it also potentially limits the number of people with whom you will be competing in the after-hour bidding wards of the 10-minute rule. The 1957/58 Topps set is very valuable in top grade with solid NM/MT examples few and far between. Additionally, as packs, there are exceptionally rare. I would say the bidder on this lot was being strategic. If memory serves correctly, this bidder made an effort to place that specific bid within 5-10 minutes of the auction's open.