Auction House

Auction House
''The city's Auction House offers you the chance to place bids on new Assets that have come up for sale. If you can afford the asking price, the bidding fee is taken. If you're the only one to bid on an Asset, you win the bid and control of the Asset is handed over to you.''

In-game description.

The Auction House allows the player to bid on Assets. Assets are fundamental to winning the game because they produce Resources, including all-important Cash. Placing a bid requires paying the fee. If the bid is uncontested, the amount is taken and the player wins the Asset. Otherwise, the dispute is settled by a duel.