H2H,
Thanks for the bidder story. I prefer to learn from OTHERS' not-so-nice stories than my own!
BTW, my bidder on the item that inspired this topic completed the transaction -- no problems!
Puppy, I read that "pile-of-pooh" bike auction again, and still got a laugh from it! It is definitely a classic! Apparently the transaction was completed satisfactorily based on the feedbacks of buyer & seller.
Jabbergah