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If you tried that today, someone online would come in and buy up that property. We have no defense against monetary predators like we used to.
I'd think banks probably just have a reserve price these days (a minimum price they'll accept on the property).
"In other news an auctioneer was beaten to death by a mob of farmers today after not accepting a bid."
We're gonna need more Luigis!
Exactly. Auctions usually have a starting bid.