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After I left at 2:10 pm the 4 items were taken to the live auction and opened to bidding disregarding the above rules! As it happens only one of the art pieces was sold out from under me. But it was an original and therefore irreplaceable.
The YaoiCon staff have graciously connected with the artist to try to get me an equivalent piece. I appreciate their committment to make the best of the situation.
I apologize to everyone that was bothered by my need to vent. I can only say that I became a little unglued and regret it.