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classmate: I have witnessed an auction sale. However, I did not participate. In this instance, it was an auction without a reserve, which is to say, the items were sold to the highest bidder without the opportunity to withdraw the offer. I found the experience exciting since people bid on farm equipment with an auctioneer managing the process. The internet could promote or advertise with a more extended reach simply due to the vast networking opportunities for all "other kinds of sales; conditional, consignment, and auction sales. However, if we look at an auction as an example, I think if a virtual auction were possible, it would not be as effective as one in person. Conversely, a consignment sale can quickly be made via the internet, and I suspect I would grow this type of sale exponentially since internet sales are how many of us prefer to shop.