LL-L 'Language varieties' 2006.07.14 (02) [E]

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L O W L A N D S - L * 15 July 2006 * Volume 02
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From: Tom Mc Rae <t.mcrae at uq.net.au>
Subject: LL-L 'Auctions' 2006.07.14 (023 [E]

On 15/07/2006, at 5:08 AM, Sandy Fleming <sandy at scotstext.org> wrote:

>  On
>
> channels like "Price Drop TV" they sell a fixed number of identical
> items and keep dropping the price until all are sold. Everyone is then
> charged the final price.
Hi Sandy et al,
I wonder whether the old store front mock auctions are still going on in London ?
There were a couple of excellent examples just off Piccadilly Circus for years.
The fast talking auctioneer would offer up some valuable item and bidding would
rise, a "plant" in the crowd would push it to maximum then...
"Sold for 20 quid but tell you what my friend just give me a fiver and it's a
deal !"  Another item offered and same routine with a different plant 
and a slashed price. Some poor mug would then happily bid high for something only
to be forced to pay the full price. Quite a racket and it was legal
at the time.

Regards

Tom Mc Rae
Brisbane Australia

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Tae See Oorsel's as Ithers See Us
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