Thank you for responding mimicus. I used this as an opportunity to get deeper into the root of my issues surrounding security and things. The funny thing is, after diving into it, I’m over it. I remembered that whenever this sort of thing happens it’s because my money is needed for other things. Sure enough, I need it for something that I NEED. of course I want it too, but need it more, it’s something essential, and that money will be much better spent elsewhere — did I mention that I already had a set of the books that I missed bidding on? A different edition, and not as ‘attractive’. But, still, hardcovers and very old and the same content as the ‘prettier’ ones. I don’t need TWO SETS, regardless of how beautiful they are. I buy books for mental profit, not so I can stare at them on a shelf, and not because of their resale value commercially. The profit I receive is improved writing and increased knowledge. SO! What I did was took Will’s advice and used the money for a variety of books that I don’t already have. Several authors that I don’t already have and because of this ‘snafu’, this is even better, I was able to discover FOUR new amazing writers that I would never have found if it had not been for this and for Will’s suggestion to get something in place of the books that will make me happy. And this makes me MUCH MUCH happier! (When I learn of new authors, it’s literally like I am flying over the moon). I was on Amazon ready to purchase two authors that I have been dying to read, and since they always ‘suggest’ new books to you while you are shopping based on your shopping experience, I began scouting around and reading previews of different authors. Man! I scored big time! I actually got chills! I keep checking Amazon now to see when they will arrive! I discovered FOUR new authors that I didn’t know existed, and after reading previews of the books, I just can’t tell you how excited I am. SO, end of story, the books that I ‘missed’ out on were pretty, but now I am getting some that are going to enhance my writing life, and that is THE most important thing to me in the world! Woohoo!

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