Wow thanks all, some interesting comments! Just to be clear, Ive got nothing against sealed bids as an actual initial method if someone chooses to sell that way, but Im talking about agents saying its all going to sealed bids above the asking price!! I dont think everyone thinks "ooh its definately worth more than the list price Ill offer that". Therefore, I think instead its agents creating that and people falling for it, unwittingly bumping up offers above and beyond the asking price through fear and a bit of panic as they get played a bit Hey ho anyway Im just frustrated thats all- good luck if they want to offer it I suppose....heres to the dead cat bounce!!! Kx