Book 30. (7 results) Mariners of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1330 | This is not a universal practice, however, as one is likely to make less on early sales. |
| 3 | 1331 | A clever mix of goods is perhaps the most common manner of staging a sale. |
| 3 | 1332 | On the other hand, I think it does not really make much difference, as the merchandise is commonly available for inspection, though through bars, in pre-sale exposition cages. |
| 3 | 1333 | One may then note the goods of interest to one, by their lot numbers, usually inscribed in grease pencil on the left breast, and then wait until they stand in the sawdust, high on the block, exhibited to the house, under torchlight. |
| 3 | 1334 | To be sure, one can be mistaken. |
| 3 | 1335 | Sometimes an item which appears promising in the exposition cage may prove less interesting on the block, and sometimes an item scarcely noticed in the exposition cage will enflame a battle of bids, much to the pleasure and profit of the house. |
| 3 | 1336 | On the other hand, one cannot really measure these matters with scales or marked sticks. |
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This is not a universal practice, however, as one is likely to make less on early sales.
A clever mix of goods is perhaps the most common manner of staging a sale.
On the other hand, I think it does not really make much difference, as the merchandise is commonly available for inspection, though through bars, in pre-sale exposition cages.
One may then note the goods of interest to one, by their lot numbers, usually inscribed in grease pencil on the left breast, and then wait until they stand in the sawdust, high on the block, exhibited to the house, under torchlight.
To be sure, one can be mistaken.
Sometimes an item which appears promising in the exposition cage may prove less interesting on the block, and sometimes an item scarcely noticed in the exposition cage will enflame a battle of bids, much to the pleasure and profit of the house.
On the other hand, one cannot really measure these matters with scales or marked sticks.
- (Mariners of Gor, Chapter )