21.   Typically, the high bidder mails a check to the seller, who then ships the merchandise.

22.   Two or three limited partners may wish to sell their stakes, meaning the high bidder may have to come up with even more money.

23.   When Cooks came in as the high bidder, a committee was appointed by Hagans to review the bids.

24.   You can sometimes spot a shill or shield by similarities in e-mail addresses between a seller and a high bidder.

25.   High bidders were promised access to the Oscars as guests of legitimate ticketholders.

26.   Now they are free to play for the high bidder.