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Are the collectors aware of the order in which they talk to the seller? That is, is the 4th collector aware that he's the "last chance" for the seller?

• ronaldx 13y ago
  No, it's claimed they are not aware. Although it's not clear how they avoid timing attacks.
• AUmrysh 13y ago
  Sometimes they ask and the seller will tell them. Sometimes the seller will try to use it as a bargaining tactic (which inevitably fails).