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warshawlawMastro can do as it pleases; there are enough auctioneers out there so you really don't have to do business with them if you don't want.  On the other hand, it does irritate me pay for a catalog then pay the auctioneer anywhere from 25%-37.5% for auction services, part of which should be the catalog.  Perhaps the compromise is to allow bidders to opt out of catalogs (i.e., be an internet-only bidder) in return for waiving the fee?