I checked out the latest auctions today and noticed that the AGD songbook was already at a whopping $41!!!!

It got me concerned. I know we all want that special AGD something (I've wanted a songbook since spring 2000), but come on folx, the auction started only yesterday and already it's up to $41??? I can only imagine how much it's going to be once the auction ends.

My solution is this. If you pay attention to the auctions (or if you're an eBay freak like me), you'll notice that many similar things pop up often. I've seen songbooks up every week...or every two weeks...so they're not really that "rare". Keep the max bids to a minimum, and if you get outbid, then bid again! It keeps the price low and saves a lot of money.

Also, I also tend not to bid on things when I know who the highest bidder is, unless I really have to have it because it's one of a kind. That's something I learned from my alumnae. I'm not saying you should do it too, but you should keep it in mind.