Many
auctioneers encourage sellers not to publish the reserve so that the seller has the option of taking a bid that is below the reserve.
These days, many
auctioneers encourage sellers to choose a low minimum — 50 percent to 60 percent of the last asking price — to demonstrate to buyers that the property will be sold.
The auctioneer encouraged him to buy the dog to go with his new bitch so he could produce more litters.