I was at an Oklahoma police auction years ago (Delaware County).
Dull.
Then something like an electric charge went through the crowd and they surged forward! They were selling the guns. Junk guns went for new prices. People lost control and were bidding new prices for old guns.
I could not believe it. The county I live in torches all guns confiscated. Enough to make one cry when you see a nice COLT or S&W being melted for political reasons.
I have seen that dynamic at many auctions.
Dull. Then they start selling guns.
Excitement, guns going for more than retail!
Amazing.
I have seen it many times.