Argh . . . . . when the search is over, the object of the search always turns up. [View all]

This has happened to us more than once. We look for a specific item, see one, buy it, and then a BETTER one turns up.

We've been looking for a painted wood, enamel top 1940s kitchen set. We found one locally for a reasonable price that needs repainting but has a marvelous graphic on the top. Not exactly what we wanted, but pretty close. We bought it and schlepped it to our storage locker until we get it stripped.

And then we saw this one, which is spectacular and exactly what we wanted. Arrrggghhhhh:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Art-Deco-Dining-Kitchen-Table-4-Chairs-Metal-Top-Wood-Base-/380404987150?pt=Antiques_Furniture&hash=item5891e7750e



Is a $200 non refundable deposit on this reasonable?