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Posted By: Tom Boblitt

many lots from Mastronet, sometimes just slightly below my max or right at my max. I've never gotten a second chance offer either.

I think one of the things that Mastronet has done is that by marketing and promotion, they've drawn SIGNIFICANTLY more people into the market who have SIGNIFICANTLY more disposable income than many of us (or at least ME). These folks seem not to hesitate to spend that money and spend it at levels that most of us would not feel comfortable to spend it at.
Lots that would have typically gone for $5K a year ago routinely go for $8-$10K now. Unfortunately, it's just a fact.

Another phenomenon I think happens is that SO many people (myself included) bid SO early now just to get their number in on lots, that they mushroom in those first week to week and a half.