Curiosities of roguery auction gangs 'established business' swindle

Curiosities of roguery auction gangs 'established business' swindle - 1850 - Chambers' Edinburgh Journal 1850, 263-267(5) .

A description of a swindle used by bidders at an auction to buy goods at a knock-down price, and then sell them on at a much higher price.


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