Yes, U.S. consumers have driven up cel prices, so 
I have become dormant in the cel market. I hang 
on to the cels that I have. If I see a cel I like 
that is going for a reasonable price, I might get 
it. Unfortunately, most of the cels I like cost 
more than I am willing to pay. However, I have 
notice collectors who resell on ebay frequently 
claim to have lost money on cels they resell. In 
some cases, I believe it. Personally, I think 
some collectors are hooked on cels like a drug 
addict. Generally, cels are safer than drugs, at 
most, you lose your credit rating, your house, 
your car... If you have a good job, you can 
afford to pander your addiction. Whatever. It is 
pointless to be angry about it. If you really 
have to have it, bid $20,000. You'll probably get 
it. Me, I don't think its worth it, but I am not 
an addict.

Personally, I have probably bid only a couple of 
times for cels on ebay. I have only won once. I 
usually put in my final bid (the most I am 
willing to pay, and not one dollar more) one or 
two hours before the deadline. Last minutes 
sniping is rather childish and people who do this 
for fun probably have nothing better to do.