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Posted By: Jeff Lichtman

Guys, I'm not suggesting that the auction houses are in the wrong if they simply follow their stated rules about employees bidding on items. I'm talking about principles or reps of the auction houses running up a bid up to the known-to-them ceiilng bid. Or using other individuals' accounts to shill bid without the individuals previously giving authority or making the bids themselves. That's the sort of fraud I'm talking about. I'm sure Never Get Cheated and the auction house he refers to will jump on my proffered wager as soon as possible. Or not.