Auctioned off to an unknown buyer on the phone after a protracted, 19 minute bidding war, the masterpiece's road to fetching nearly half a billion dollars actually began in 1958 — when it originally sold for less than $ 200, an art dealer who once owned the piece told CNBC. (cnbc.com)
But for this transaction, $ 11,000 and an unknown buyer, it made a lot of sense. (thecollegeinvestor.com)
And while there are reputable breeders who use websites to attract and connect with customers, the difference is they would never sell their puppies through online retailers or quick, online transactions to unknown buyers. (onegreenplanet.org)