I HATE HATE HATE the way we try and buy staff, especially higher quality staff.
I have been trying to replace my $55K per week trainer now for 3-4 weeks.  I started off bidding just over the previous bid.  Then I upped it to 200K, no luck.  (for a superior trainer)
Then I upped it to 300K, no luck.
lastly I bidd 400K, and got overbid.
I hate to pay 500K for a friggin trainer.
What have yall been paying, and please tell me you secrets if you have better luck.  
thanks. 
Bummed in Birmingham