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Auctions in ancient Greece were are events in which goods were sold through an open bidding process between multiple buyers, the highest bidder receiving the goods. In a public auction, goods belonging to the state were sold, whereas private auctions sold goods belonging to individuals and identity of the seller was private. Goods that were often sold at auction include, land, the ability to collect taxes, slaves, seized goods, and inheritances. Auctions have progressed to the exciting event we know today from a very long history that started in ancient Greece.