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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ken Dorney, post: 2794003, member: 76086&quot;]Darn.&nbsp; Late to the party on this one!&nbsp; Some opinions as a dealer and collector both.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think we can all see the obvious lines where dishonesty comes into play.&nbsp; But there is that middle ground that seems to be of debate here.&nbsp; It is not unusual (and happens quite frequently) where two or more dealers get together and discuss a certain group lot or lots at auction.&nbsp; None of them can afford the lot (or lots) by themselves, but collectively they have the ability to make the purchase.&nbsp; If they win they will then split the lot in various ways.&nbsp; This also happens with collectors.&nbsp; Pooling resources I dont think is against the law, but some posts have suggested that it is immoral and wrong (and possibly illegal).&nbsp; I think the practice is just fine, and ultimately leads to higher prices realized for the house and consignor as these bidders on their own would not have participated at all due to their individual resources.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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