[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Mark17

I have no idea what that thing is worth, but my fear would be that I'd perhaps be paying thousands more than necessary.

And I'd bet the bidder meant for it to be a max bid, due to the odd amount. That is helpful sometimes with max (hidden) bids but gives no advantage on a straight bid.

+1 agree.

It could be a mistake and put in as a straight bid instead of a MAx or perhaps it was his plan.

I have done that strategy a few times hoping to scare people off and the results were mixed