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What's the best auction strategy?
In this video series I answer your questions and this week watch I discuss my strategy to bidding at auction.
This week’s question: 
Hi Michael - I’m looking to buy a property at auction and wanted to know the best bidding strategy.
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I’ve heard conflicting idea, some say I that should bid contently from the start and make a high opening bid – But I’d rather wait to see until the property is “on the market” and then commence bidding rather than pushing the price up.
What are your thoughts? - Elise, Hawthorn
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