The ten minute pony & auctions

Have you ever been to an auction? I have, I bought a pony. I called him my ten minute pony because immediately after being declared the buyer, I had buyers remorse and sold him to my rival for less than the purchase price. What on earth was I going to do with a pony? He was so cute!

It was for a great cause, so I didn't feel bad. A dear friend of mine has brain cancer and we had this awesome fund raiser which included an auction. The auction was going great, there were so many things to see, and explore the possibility of being the winner of that particular item.

I was thoroughly amazed at all of the terrific items donated for the auction, everything was there. Things like art work, jewelry, orchids, tools, farm supplies, veterinary supplies and services, even a plumber donated his time. Then came the pony.

The auction started off at $50.00 for the pony. He was so cute! I couldn't imagine that anyone wouldn't want to pay more than $50. for such a cute little guy. He was blond with a darker mane and stood about four feet tall at the top of his head.

My friend April and I were thinking the exact same thing. I looked at her and she looked at me and at that moment I said to her, "do you want to go halfers?' Sure! she replied. "I could keep him on my property if you help me buy the food." "Okay, put your number up, put your number up!" So I put my number up, and in about three seconds I heard, "SOLD, to number thirty three!"

All of a sudden, I panicked and said to April, "I can't take home a horse, my husband will kill me!" "What were we thinking?"

We weren't thinking, that was the problem. We were having a bi-polar moment, a moment of polar opposite to logic and reason. I knew we had to find someone to take this beautiful baby home, and so he was sold to the gal who was bidding against me. She got a great deal, half the price that we paid for him. But I didn't have to go home with a pony and then try to explain to my husband how I ended up with a horse.

It was all pretty hilarious now that I think about it. But take my advice, do not buy something at an auction because you get caught up in the thrill of it all, think before you put your number up!

With that said, there are auctions going on all over the country, use the link below to find one near you!
For more info: www.auctionzip.com/