> [auction] people get caught up in the competition and drive the price up to > stupid amounts.
I noticed this at an equipment auction. Some cheap-ass drill press went for MORE than a new one from Harbor Freight, and which would have had a warrantee. Just one example, of many. > If I do use an auction, I set my high limit and then walk away if it is > exceeded. Exactly. Always always always when bidding use your slow analytical brain to determine what you're willing to pay, up front, and stick to your limit rigorously. Same when gambling. (Which I guess this is.) -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com