After analyzing his options, Sheppard decided to utilize the Mushroom Networks Truffle —a perfect solution for his Internet needs. The Truffle combines multiple Internet access lines into a single aggregated line. The aggregation over the Internet lines is done even for a single session, providing the full speed of the lines combined. In Sheppard’s case, the Truffle bonded an AT&T DSL connection along with WiMAX wireless routers.
As a result, the auction turned out to be the largest single Hollywood auction in history. It broke the world record for the highest price paid for a costume 3 times over and included the iconic Marilyn Monroe dress which sold for an impressive $4.6 million. With these kinds of pieces up for auction it is clear that missing even a single bid because of internet connectivity problems could have cost the museum tens of thousands of dollars. Ultimately, the auction went off without a hitch and sold over 550 items for a total upwards of $19 million.
Because the auction proceeded so flawlessly, Sheppard noted that he has already been renewed on the next auction by the museum.