that the price that it went for was very low, why hadn't you bid what you'd be willing to pay for the chips. Then, if it passed your maximum, you'd know that it sold for more than you'd pay. If, on the other hand, it was less, then you would have been willing to pay, you could look at it as a bargain! You aren't in control of what others may bid, but you are in control of the maximum that you'd pay.

Dave