Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, the man on the stage smiled knowingly. This was precisely the effect he wanted—the more interested you are, the better price my goods will command.
The auctioneer added fuel to the fire, announcing loudly that this item was a limited-edition piece for tonight only, strictly not to be passed on, and that there would never be another opportunity for auction ever again.
Hearing words like "exclusive" and "strictly not to be passed on," the crowd stretched their necks and stood on tiptoe, desperate to catch a glimpse.
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