Get to know the auction company and the auctioneer, technically you'll be playing by their rules. Tell them your story, I'm guessing they'd want to see you be the winning bidder and may offer any assistance they can.
Our family has a large farm and there will be a transition within the next ten years. Not knowing the players in your family, your Grandfather's decision may have been a very wise one. Money and self perceived entitlement can do evil things to people.
I very much respect your objective. Best of luck.
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