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Love the Mind Train exhaust on 217. The car did not sell because it wasn't real money. Sellers have 'friends' put the car just under reserve, then fall off the car. Next bid owns the car. That's exactly why when I sell at live auction[s] I'm super careful watching who I'm bidding against, as well as who is bidding on my cars. You have to work the crowd. It's a science. Beware of 'phone' & 'internet' bids as they are called 'blind' bids. Generally, when the car is rolling & doing 'all the money' the auctioneer will look down at you & tell you off mic, when it's 'real' money. You're good to sell then. Yes even auction houses shill. Car ~sellers~ also tell the auctioneer 'that's my guy' meaning keep the auction going. They may drop the hammer then if it's wasting their time, no sale. Be that as it may, just go in knowing what number you want to pay for a car, and never ever bid until the reserve is lifted, then jump in. Once it gets to your number, walk away if you get knocked off. I do good at auctions, there's money to be made both buying & selling. The good [buy] deals are always on 'off' times, never during full attendance or prime time when all the drunks are bidding. For selling, I pay-up for 'prime' spots on the best day, usually between 1500-2000.00 at Dana Mecums or Craig Jacksons. That buys you 2 minutes or so and your 'day in the sun' as they say. Some days you strike out, other days you knock it put of the park. But....if you don't play the game...