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What am I bid? Newmarket auctioneer Terry Fitzpatrick, 34, demonstrates his selling style
What am I bid? Newmarket auctioneer Terry Fitzpatrick, 34, demonstrates his selling style

What am I bid? Newmarket auctioneer Terry Fitzpatrick, 34, demonstrates his selling style

Date11/20/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: What am I bid? Newmarket auctioneer Terry Fitzpatrick, 34, demonstrates his selling style. The former oil company exeuctive says he is often astounded at the prices people are willing to pay. He doesn't allow owners to tell him where to start bidding prices.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0002587F
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