When payment has been received by the BBC, the relevant Auction will close and all unsuccessful bids will lapse.

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Prices were cut by over-valuing the goods received in payment.

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It is critical that the amount received by the U.S. parent be nonrefundable otherwise the advance payment would be treated as creating a debt.

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