THE September Sale at DBS this week was lacking some real stars and last year’s top-price of £185,000 was never threatened. Nonetheless there was a good demand for the lots catalogued and the final figures showed that last year’s turnover was bettered marginally. The average fell by 8%, while the median last year was matched at £6,000. The clearance rate improved significantly, from 67% last year to 78% this time.