Why do we say

msb · Dec 2, 2008

the "winning" bid at an auction? Some of my "winning" bids were not winners.lol. Should we say the top bid instead ? Its a cold,snowy morning here.

souNdguy · Dec 2, 2008

For municipal work, we get to hear: Apparrent high bid /bidder'

when the results are certified.. the bid is awarded.. etc..

soundguy

northener · Dec 2, 2008

At the cattle auction we go to its:" You get what you pay for"

Dozer Guy · Dec 2, 2008

(quoted from post at 16:14:24 12/02/08) the "winning" bid at an auction? Some of my "winning" bids were not winners.lol. Should we say the top bid instead ? Its a cold,snowy morning here.

I think its because its a battle between people (money war) ... Some one has to be a "Winner" at that game.... One auction I went to years ago , There was 2 old oil barrels and a 4x8 sheet of plywood , all area was coverd with weeds about 3-4 foot. no one was bidding on this lot , and the auctioneer said 5 dollars and clean up the area , so just for kicks I bought it.. as I lifted the ply wood to clean up , I found 150 pounds of copper under there..... Best 5 bucks I ever spent.....

Mathias NY · Dec 2, 2008

The general rule of thumb for the high bidder at an auction: Everyone else thinks you overpaid!

Walt Davies · Dec 2, 2008

Funny most of the ones I go to just say "SOLD" and give the amount.
Walt

Anonymous-0 · Dec 2, 2008

One thing about bidding on Ebay.If you buy it you'er the one willing to pay more then anyone in the world.

Anonymous-0 · Dec 2, 2008

As is, where it is, no warranty expressed or implied, winning often leads to whinning.

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