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					Originally Posted by Hankphenom  So the only purpose of estimates is so the auction houses can brag that the item beat the estimate they came up with? | 
	
 Hi Hank
It's called "marketing" 

 and yes, I think that is part of the reason, not all of the reason. Estimates can be a guide for less experienced folks, I guess, though they are often way off.