There one thing I have yet to figure out. I realize it is possible to manipulate a auction, with shill bidders, buy backs, etc, I see it on Ebay all the time, but, if bidders are only willing to pay what they feel is a fair price, then it really does not matter what else is happening. If a bidder pays more then they had originally planned, whether it be they are drunk, they like being on TV, whatever, is that really the auction house's fault? Not IMO.
As per believing the experts, on one TV network, all 8 of their NFL experts picked the Saints over Da Bears.