The Hefner auction is being held in Los Angeles by Julien’s Auctions on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 (online bidders must register in advance at www.juliensauctions.com). In the days before, the public will be able to view the items and the day before the auction there will be a private, invitation-only gathering for the press and VIPs. Though there will be plenty of people raising bidding paddles in person on the two auction days, the proceedings will be simulcast worldwide, allowing bids to pour in from China, Norway and who knows where else.