I'm experiencing the same thing as you, Luke. I've placed bids on numerous auctions over the last couple of weeks but no matter how high I go, someone outbids me, ususally E***E.

I've been the next highest bidder on the majority of my bids. Frustrating! I'm beginning to think that if I were to bid $100 on a $10 item, E***E would get it for $101. I guess I'll keep trying.
Is anybody else thinking the same as I am, that this collection would have been a GREAT opportunity for the owner to compile and sell pictures of all the items before selling them off. As a collector I would love to have a complete set of pictures like that because there are items in there that I've never seen before and may never see again.
That brings up another question. I'm assuming that if something shows up on eBay from this collection, it must be a genuine Cracker Jack item. If so, it may be a good way to determine what is and isn't a CJ. Has anyone seen any items from this collection that they know are NOT Cracker Jack items? I really hope some knowledgeble collectors will weigh in on that question.
Thanks.