Kathy:

I would doubt that line of reasoning. eBay is very clear that a bid is a contract to buy. Also, the law is very clear on auctions.

I can not think of an acceptable or valid defense other than mental incapacity or perhaps too many martinis. Contract law is really rather simple & clear... unlike most law.

None the less, I would really like this guy to sue.

Doug

PS: thank you for all the great ideas you have given Andi & me regarding our Mother.