Chinese auction

[Pafra & Scott Catledge]

I've heard of Chinese fire drills (very nutsy) and Chinese gift exchange (a
lot of fun!) but not a Chinese auction.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Calvert <mcalvert at enterpe.com>
To: <ADS-L at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 1999 12:51 PM
Subject: Chinese auction


> Does anyone know the provenance of the term "Chinese auction"? It's a
> common term for auctions at town fairs etc. in central PA.
>
> TIA,
> Michael Calvert
> Press Enterprise
> Bloomsburg, PA