Auction

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Auction is a type of sale in which an item is sold to the person who bids, or offers, the most money for it. An auctioneer receives the bids and conducts the sale. Goods often sold at auctions include fine and decorative arts, antiques, collectibles, farm products, livestock, and real estate. Tobacco and thoroughbred horse auctions are also popular.

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