Skevin's Journal: Ebay

Solomon's First Fundamental Rule of Ebay:
The first time you see something you like online will be the lowest price you will ever see it... and there will be less than two minutes left to the end of the auction, leaving you unsure as to the current street price of the item.

Solomon's Second Fundamental Rule of Ebay:
Any attempt to circumvent the First Rule via immediate purchase will cause you to fork over the highest amount you will ever see for that item.