Srry it cut off next make sure there active so they will upgrade.and then check a lower price maybe someone has better stats then the higher priced one i hoped this helped but it will probally fail.
Plus there's the price:stat ratio, the desires of the market, market flux, inflation, recession, and locationary spending.
If I am looking at a great ally, I will wall his owner and ask NICELY if he minds me buying him. This increases my chances of avoiding a bidding war.
Wow! Moose is really kind. I buy allies without asking except from clan members. I try to avoid buying too many big allies (over 100Bil) from the same person so they don't think I am shopping them.