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A last-minute switch to a sealed bidding process left many questioning the auction's legitimacy. One competitor, linked to Jones, reportedly offered around $35 million, while the Onion's bid was significantly lower at $1.75 million. However, the Onion claimed their offer was effectively valued at $7 million because of the families of shooting victims agreeing to forgo their portion, which raised further concerns about the validity of such a structure.