Dear Lee,
Now that it is possible to bid at an online antiques auction twenty-four hours of the day, there are fewer bidders sitting in the room with the auctioneer. If you have never bid in a live gallery auction, you are missing a special experience. It is similar to visiting a gambling casino. You compete for a prize (the antique), place your bet (bid), and hope to win. So try something new. Go to a local auction and watch how it works.
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