On Thu, 2 Sep 2004 14:20:43 +0100, "David"
wrote:

You can make somebody an offer for anything, all they can do is refuse, the
RRP is after all only a recommendation.

Yes, but under the Scottish sealed bids system, they refuse your offer
and, get this, they won't allow you to make another! It's the silly
season 24/7/365 over the border...

MM