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Only dodgy if you’re not “in the trade”.
Local auction house, like most others, are so old-school that the online thing is still relatively new to them, and their business model caters for people being in the room. Anyone in the room is kinda expected to know the rules since time began, etc. Sites like ebay have spoiled people, certainly.
You had to pay 20% VAT on the final bid amount + 15% commission.
I saw items going for more than you would pay from Wiggle or even your local bike shop. Made no sense.