Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 18:53:36 08/02/05
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On August 02, 2005 at 20:13:21, Dick Schneiders wrote: >It is with much trepidation that I write this. :-) > >I was driving one of my BMW's across the US at 90 mph when this auction closed. >I had used one of the automated bidding sites to place the minimum bid that the >seller would accept, before I left, and was astonished to find that I had >actually won the item. I wasn't even going to check the results, until I >returned on Aug. 8th, as my brother lives in the remote countryside and I am >only able to use a computer on a 28k modem. However, I was curious, and was >shocked to see that my absentee bid was the only one. > >I had decided that, even though I agree that the seller deserved to have the >item close with no bids, he would still end up selling it somewhere to someone, >and that someone might as well be me, if I could get it at a good price. What I >really wanted was the box, as this now gives me two complete CC1 sets, and also >I suspect that the board might be in better condition than either of my other >ones. > >Even I have mixed feelings at winning this auction, but I will probably get over >it soon. :-) > >Hiding in the Woods Regards, > >Dick Schneiders > > You can come out of the woods now -- just make sure you're not wearing your moose suit -- I sure would hate to see a hunter mistake you for game. Good Hunting Regards, Michael
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