The skill of setting the right price at auction John Barnett15/02/2017 | AuctionsPrintDownload Genesis records that Abraham paid 400 shekels in circa 1700 BC for the land of Machpela in front of witnesses at the gates of the city of Heth. Sounds Thank you for reading EG Want to read more? Enjoy a story a week for FREE. Register Find Out More Already a subscriber or registered user? Sign in