Who owns auction times?

[Mirsoul Resident]

Having been around auctions for quite some time...as long as I can remember the slot moved with the auctioneer. If for what ever reason the auctioneer was not happy at a sim, they would simply move to another. If the auctioneer quit or left auctioning then the spot was up for grabs. There has also always been an unspoken agreement among auctioneers that there would be no overlapping of auctions, however I do realize this is probably "old guard" stuff and to some it may not matter. But with all the auctions, is there really even a reason to overlap them?

There will always be competition between sims, which can at times create it's own form of drama. There is also competition between breeders, buyers and yes even auctioneers; it is inevitable and will always be a part of any business (virtual or real). Competition can be friendly, goofy and all in good fun, or it can be serious and callous. I prefer Friendly, but I also realize that is not always possible either.