Auction Opinions?

[Thanes]

I've heard ppl saying they hold their bidding to the middle of the auction I dont know why because the fish being sold are all quality fish whether they are sold at the start middle or end.But maybe its a mind set some ppl have.For me I go to buy certain fish (usually end up buying lots more)  and bid until I aren't outbid.I might buy  the first lot auctioned or the last.
Brian.

[Davies da fishman]

in my opinion there is too much crap (not quality but quantity that people dont want) like flamebacks and convicts going thru auction. not meaning to offend people who put them in but they take up a lot of time in the auction and most dont sell. also there are a few fish where the reserves have been put too high for what they are, therefore they are passed in, once again wasting a lot of time that could have been selling time or time for earlier pass-ins to be put back thru.

as to the selling outside, i am not a veteran auction person but the only selling i have seen outside was pre arranged like the CQ guys do, or was conducted after the auction when people ask sellers what they have left. mostly this later selling is only a small number, and while it is not money going to the club, i dont think most people do it intentionally so that the club doesnt get its share. usually it isnt the sellers (who the money goes to) who are pressing a sale outside after the auction, but the person wanting to buy the fish.

i think people should just get over all this debating about a load of crap, everyone is basically saying the same shit anyway!!! and so what if its a late night??? so long as your fish get at least one run thru the auction its better than if there wasnt an auction. just enjoy the night in the presence of people who enjoy the hobby like yourself.

my 2 cents worth
matt