BOUGHT* - $3,150,000

Auctioneer John Bongiorno presented a vendor opening bid rather than asking the crowd to participate. The strategy momentarily stalled proceedings before a genuine bid was presented, followed quickly by a second bidder. The price rose steadily until a third bidder chimed in right on the death knell - with a knockout increment of $40,000. The sizeable crowd applauded in appreciation of an entertaining affair.

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