stackyFACTSIn an auction with incomplete information, the person who wins is generally the person who most severely overestimated the actual value of the item. The winner's curse is a phenomenon where the ultimate victor mathematically guarantees they suffer a net loss upon winning. Victory is instantly accompanied by intense buyer's remorse.
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