Well I still dont know whats going on yet. Thank you kat for your explanation, but the UK version doesn't appear to say what youve said about wrong amounts bid, and I tell you, when you're in a panic it's very difficult to read things logically. The present upshot is that the auction closed with a top bid of £155 ??? which I think is my bid??? and so Ive e-mailed the seller with questions about what to do, and await communication. I'm so pleased that it isn't as bad as it appeared, (or is it?), that I'm quite prepared to consider the consequences of this bid, but I havent a clue how the price was achieved. If you are interested I'll keep you informed