For me, the REA auction is the highlight of the hobby year. I love staying up all night, chatting with other collectors, wrestling with myself over whether or not to put in more bids. The "most recent bids" feature he installed last year made it even more fun, as you could watch the bidding wars.
Unfortunately I participated in the Bike NY 5 Bike Tour last year, which was the Sunday morning the auction closed. As such, I went to bed at around 11. When I woke up before 4 to get ready for my trip to Staten Island, the auction was still humming along. I actually placed a bid before I left - and was outbid.
This year I'm doing the same thing, so I will miss the auction close once again.
So please, have some compassion and don't bid on the stuff I want.
Thanks in advance,
-Al
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