Quote Originally Posted by GenJoe View Post
Actually, less people there are to bid, cheaper you can get the gear for.. So logically, it makes sense to go with 7 people who won't bid and bid the lowest amount possible
That's only if the purpose of going is to get the item. If people want to go, have a chance at the item, and make some gil, which would the case for an auction party, they will want a few monied individuals along so they will at least make something.