What does winning mean to you? This may seem like a strange question, but winning means different things to different people. You are bidding on an item that is like one from your childhood and on an emotional level--you really want the item. Winning may mean getting the item no matter what the price is--and--being happy to have the item no matter the price. You are bidding on an item you sorta' want, but you are not really married to the idea of getting the item. Winning may mean getting the item and having fun bidding and/or using you best techniques to win--and--being happy with your results. Or, winning may mean not getting the item and having fun bidding, but getting out before spending too much. You are bidding on an item and you want it, but only if you can get it at the 'right' price--that is, the right price as you see it. Winning may mean getting the item for the top price you were willing to pay or less than the top price you were willing to pay. Decide what winning means to you and you will never be sorry that you won or didn't win an eBay auction. Lois