Cheese Curls, Going Once, Going Twice

As the economy has suffered, auctioneers across the country have discovered that they can make money by selling life's necessities, rather than art and antiques.
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Hungry for Bargains
As the economy has suffered, auctioneers across the country have discovered that they can make money by selling life's necessities, rather than art and antiques.

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