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World Service,06 Mar 2001,26 mins

Auctions and Price Fixing

Global Business

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What does the outcome of a price-fixing law suit mean for auction houses. A report on Sotheby's and Christie's price fixing. Both auction houses received court approval for a US $512m settlement to a civil 'class action' suit brought on behalf of 130,000 former customers. This programme looks at the legal implications after the trial. Presenter: Peter Day.

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