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<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 695280, member: 5833"]They made errors in the other direction as well, lots going unsold that were expected to fetch at least $300. I didn't look at everything, but saw few that hammered within the estimated range.</p><p><br /></p><p>James C. explained it just right. Auction houses don't have time or expertise to give every item a thorough evaluation & largely take the consignor's word for it. Then add a lot of fine print that amounts to <i>caveat emptor</i>.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 695280, member: 5833"]They made errors in the other direction as well, lots going unsold that were expected to fetch at least $300. I didn't look at everything, but saw few that hammered within the estimated range. James C. explained it just right. Auction houses don't have time or expertise to give every item a thorough evaluation & largely take the consignor's word for it. Then add a lot of fine print that amounts to [I]caveat emptor[/I].[/QUOTE]
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