My lot in life...

Clock for auction, originally uploaded by kaioshin.

I tried my first real auction.

After being imprinted by the massive repetitive brainwashing of daytime television shows (where every third show is about auctions, the other two being home improvement/DIY and cooking).

The meme embedded in my menome activated when I passed an auction house near Angel. I went in and saw some small items that interested me. It just so happened that auctions are on Monday evenings, 5-8pm, so I came back in the evening in time for the one thing I really wanted ... an antique 19th C. clock.

Did I get a good value? I dunno, I wanted it, and it was under my budget of £100 that I was willing to spend, so only time will tell.

I think it's a good sign, tho, that the gavel went down before a new bidder tried to bid.

I dislike the lemming mentality, however. There were a few items that no one looked like they were going to bid on, then I bid and someone else would bid too until it bust my remaining budget. Oh well, part of the game i think. Just like children, something looks better when the other kid has got it.

I missed the lot for the old gramaphone unfortunately. Ah well.

You know... just reviewing the pictures I took -- I believe I bid on the wrong item. Live and learn. I'll post a pic when I get the item -- hopefully it's nice.