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Old 08-19-2021, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark17 View Post
In that scenario, it sounds like you are manipulating yourself.

Sometimes I buy stuff, sometimes I win stuff at auction. I know what I am willing to pay for something either way, and while I seldom or never have bidders' remorse for spending too much, I frequently win stuff for less than I had decided I would be willing to pay.

Maybe it comes down to fiscal discipline?
How have I manipulated myself, I don't follow? How am I supposed to know the difference between a card increasing in value with a good faith bid at 120, and a bad faith bid at 120? I'm not omniscient.
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