Posted By:
Steve MurrayI join a group when I know I cannot financially handle the entire lot or I don't need or want a majority of the items.
If I think I can handle the entire lot; can personally use most of the lot; and have a chance to win it I will not join a group.
I presume that most people who join a group think the same way and therefore the mere existence of a group benefits the consignor and auction house.
And there is nothing wrong with that.