Fogie: The way it happened is that you bid a mximum amount you were willing to pay for the intrument. Their is an inciment amount built into the bidding that allowed you to maintain a 5 ound advantage over those who were bidding against you. Its kind of like giving your wife(bad analogy, I know) 25 pounds to go the grocery store with to get a list of foods. If she spends 20 pounds then you get 5 back.) You made 2000 punds available but it only took 155 pounds to keep you 5 pounds ahead of the next bidder, once the reserve was met. In other words, the second highest bidder was at 150 pounds. If you still don't understand, PM me and I'll try again.

Bobert