5 clues came and went while my internet provider failed. I'll be
requiring ebay to re-post those five auctions and be timed while i
search, and if found I will be declared the winner. I don't remember the
answers so I think it's fair.
About the 4 others... im guessing they either beat him to it but took
their time completing the steps OR they were "those people" who came
across the auction by accident, and understandably wanted to read the
instructions before purchasing.