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And if the auction does not turn out well, because of foul weather, poor timing, considerable competition, market conditions, or such, one could be ruined. - (Mercenaries of Gor, Chapter 25, Sentence #337)

It is an advantage of the auction that in it one is likely to obtain the highest price for a given item, certainly if there is active bidding. Not every seller, on the other hand, cares to, or can afford to, auction his stock, as an auction is likely to involve a great deal of time and expense. For example, it requires a venue, the services of an auctioneer, which do not come cheap, ideally a large amount of merchandise, adequate holding facilities, and much organization, planning, staging, and policing, and preferably a good deal of advertising. And if the auction does not turn out well, because of foul weather, poor timing, considerable competition, market conditions, or such, one could be ruined. Auctions, like most business ventures, are gambles, and they are best left to those with experience in such matters and with the resources to gamble intelligently. Accordingly, most auctions occur under the auspices of established slave houses. To be sure, some houses hold regularly scheduled auctions, and this eliminates the need for special advertising. - (Mercenaries of Gor)