Answer:
The correct answer is letter "A": may result in significant upfront preparation and cost.
Explanation:
Online auctions are web-based offerings of goods and services just like physical auctions. Online auctions are sometimes called reverse auctions because typically the bid of a seller tends to be reduced after the auction starts, instead of increasing. A disadvantage for online auction organizers is that this requires investing more time up-front achieving tight Request for Quotes or RFQs than in traditional physical auctions.
