As I understand it, the settlement process is actually very formal. The con is laid out and a grid placed over it, samples are taken from each square, then combined and samples taken from that and given to all parties including an "umpire" Each party does their assay's and when its time for settlement, they stand in front of their fax machines and press GO at the same time. The results are compared and an agreement reached. Any disputes and the umpire is brought in.
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