What Are Auctioneers Actually Saying?

What Are Auctioneers Actually Saying? Often prior to “closing the bidding” and selling an item, auctioneers will announce: “Going once, going twice, sold!” or “Going, going, gone!”, followed by announcing the winning bid. How do you understand the auctioneer chant? Once the current high bidder appears to be the winner, meaning that the bidding has