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An Overbidder Among Us
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eleltea Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 2:01 AM EST
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It is me. I read someone's opinion about a certain cigar, which opinion I respect a little. So when I see a 5-pak of these cigars on auction, I put in a bid that I think was reasonable for such a fine-sounding cigar, along with a bid on a couple other 5-paks that are in my regular rotation.

This morning I find I have won the unknown 5-pack, but not my regulars. Then I look up the price of the stupid cigars on the internet and find my 'winning' bid is more than the singles price when purchased by the box, which it is my practice never to bid. And this is before shipping charges! Then I realize that it is Thursday morning and I am paying shipping for one lousy stinking 5-pack which is my only winning bid for the week.

Ready, fire, aim!

I don't suppose this has ever happened to you.
jreddoch Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 2:41 AM EST
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Of course it has. Out with it, Lee. What were these sneaky cigars?
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 2:42 AM EST
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you are starting a new week if the auction closed thur morning. wed evening is the cutoff. bid for more.
eleltea Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 3:13 AM EST
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Rick, how many lots closed this morning early? lmao
eleltea Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 3:17 AM EST
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I guess I may as well subject myself to more public humiliation, JR. Occidental Havana Sun Grown torps. Go ahead.
jreddoch Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 3:30 AM EST
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You may have bid too much for them, but at least those are excellent cigars. I've overbid on cigars that turned out to be awful. Forget how much you paid and enjoy the smoke!
tailgater Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 4:07 AM EST
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You should never smoke cigars that you paid too much for.
Send them out as gifts, starting with each who has posted in this thread.
We'll appreciate the Expensive gift you sent, whereas you'll simply lament over the price and ruin your smoking experience.
Lowman Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 4:40 AM EST
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I was gonna post before tailgater's post... Honest, I was... Can I be in on the Gifting???

I try not to over bid, but probably have somewhere along the line. I saw someone yesterday, bidding $13 on a 5 pack that CI sells for $10... They didn't do their homework!! Or maybe they were trying to bump up a price to spite someone and it backfired..
I guess everyone has their own limits on what they are willing to pay for something they want.

Low
Mr.Mean Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 5:18 AM EST
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I say flog him!
jd1 Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 6:07 AM EST
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Let 'em all overbid; it only helps CBID and for those that are patient, the deals will come through---like my box of Full Sails scored for $76---I'm practicing the PP dance right now!
xibbumbero Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 7:02 AM EST
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LLT,Kinda brings back memories of over bidding at The Blue Fox,LOL. X
eleltea Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 7:10 AM EST
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Yes, X, we always put our money where our mouth is - was.
jreddoch Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 9:05 AM EST
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Seriously, you're not gonna feel nearly as bad once you smoke one of these. If you do, e-mail me and we'll come up with a trade to make us both happy.
Charlie Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 9:12 AM EST
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Those are very good smokes!!!! However, blah blah, too much,and so on!

Charlie
eleltea Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 9:19 AM EST
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Thanks, JR, I am looking forward to trying one.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 9:53 AM EST
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eleltea

it was 7:42 am and i was getting ready to go to sleep for the night. i simply didn't think it through. i was sleepy. i am sorry i misinformed you.

but you were the dumb ass that paid too much.
eleltea Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 11:10 AM EST
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lmao
justforfun Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Jan 23 2003, 6:30 PM EST
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As Arte used to say 'very interesting'
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