sorry you feel that way bagpuss, you have to remember that the way ebay runs the bidding process has changed and you can no longer see who the current winning bid is from as you could before, so how are we supposed to know if it is you, who kindly offered to lend your collection. It could've gone to someone who would not be so generous and it is not just about the exhibition it is the longer term investment which eventually will lead to more money in the club!
I hope you will reconsider your decision
hmm just re-read that and it sounds a proper brown tongue post
