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					Originally Posted by calvindog  As reported earlier on the thread, a relatively large sum of money was requested from each of the dealers/auction house principles who were present; from what I was told first-hand, there was great (silent) laughter in response. | 
	
 Uh, that would be auction house PRINCIPALS, counselor.  Of course you were confused because they are all men of great principles.