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Posted By: Peter_Spaeth

There is only a conflict of interest if one assumes the dealer in question is unethical. And an unethical dealer has incentive to let bad things happen to consigned lots too. Other conflicts of interest are more inherent, such as an authenticator selling his own items without disclosing his ownership. To me this is really a non issue. If you don't trust the auctioneer, you shouldn't be bidding period.