Herc, when I saw you mention you had placed a bid I almost said something but didn't. I will now. Learn the art of sniping on Ebay. Just put the item on you watch list. Make up your mind the absolute most you are willing to spend. Then depending on your Internet speed go in at the very last few seconds (under 10 or 15) and type in the whole amount you are willing to spend. It will only bump you up to .50 cents to a dollar over the highest bid. Not necessarily the whole amount you put in, just depends what other people put their limit at and normally I see people just bid a dollar more than previous bidders.

I don't Ebay often but when I do I only snipe. Many people go in and bid a dollar at a time which I don't get. I win more auctions this way and it keeps the price affordable. If you bid early all that happens is the price is driven up and you could also lose the auction. Not many people love this way but Ebay is sort of a big peoples game... And I get a kick every time I get something I really want without breaking the bank.

Keep trying if you really think you need the doll.