Giving away potentially 10% of my revenue would make my auction experience a poor one, not to mention an unwise investment. An auction is not necessarily the best model. For those unwilling to roll up their sleeves, do some due diligence, and determine not only the value of their asset but what they would take for their asset, then, yes, an auction may be the best resource. Otherwise, get out there, invest the time necessary, educate yourself, and broker your own minerals. It's not difficult finding buyers in hot areas. Pretty simple, in fact, and you have the benefit of forums like this to give you options.