There was a certain item that I covet on the merchandise board the other day. Armed with the knowledge that this item can had for $45 anytime I set my personal limit at $40 as I had other items to be shipped to me anyway. 2 of these coveted items were up for auction and the price was up to $29 at 10 min. before the close of that auction. My opposing bidders were using auto-bid. Well after each bid I saw that I was still out bid. End result?: I dropped out at $41 but succeeded in substantially raising CB's profit on this item thereby financing future good deals for all of us. I'm so altruistic.

Been there. Seen and Done that. Bah Humbug!!

I'm sure CB will send you an "attaboy"!

What a martyr!

is that like a cigar jihad?

Naa, I guess it's really a backhanded slap at our overbidding buddies. We should be thanking them for their subsidy of of our inventory. They may beat us out of a prize now and then, but their generosity keeps us going.
BTW, I scored that item (Colibri ATL) yesterday for $31. Thanks again, guys.