Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning Jr expressed himself “very pleased with the results” when the hammer fell on the final lot at the close of the company’s November Sale on Monday. Though the gross fell by over $10 million and the median dropped 20%, the average rose very slightly. The buy-back rate jumped from 21% to 29% this time in a smaller catalogue. Last year’s top price was never threatened and the number of million dollar-plus lots was almost identical. Browning said that: “Overall it was a very solid and strong November Sale.” Vendors generally felt that lots made their value but expectations of a windfall were not forthcoming.