The immediate underbidder later told me he bid 
44000 yen and figured s/he had it, and then woke 
up to find someone had bid 44100 and got it.  
That's about $375 at the current rate.

Like Vamppy, I don't know who it went to, but 
would be curious to find out.

I remember that shark frenzy since at one point I 
was the high bidder for, oh, about 18 seconds.  
Sensei thoughtfully massages the tender place 
where his left index finger used to be.