I've been pondering the outcome of the auctions from the S18 finale of #TheBlock. #Media

A massive result for one team, and then a negotiated result for a second, minimal result for another, and the final two passed in yet to sell.

The Tree Change idea was a good one, just maybe a year too late. Interest rates *absolutely* killed things, and at $4.08m the reserves were massive (OK, 10 acre blocks with 4-6 bed houses fully furnished...but still).

The show has gone beyond aspirational to impossible, which adds to viewing appeal yet reduces the ability to sell the properties. It's clear the bidders didn't want to pay what was being asked, and if not for the 'angel' buyer who bought three it would have been a disaster.

The entitlement from particularly the couple that 'only' got $20k profit is whaat is sticking with me most. For 3 months work, I get it, they got $20,000 AND a won a $100,000 car in the process.

Sure, they may have wanted a lot more - but that's how auctions work. That's the risk you take. As soon as it's on the market, you might make $1 or $1.5m. It's tough, but that's the reality.

I get they were disappointed. The vibe of the show turned on their auction, and particularly Cam as host became aggressive toward they idea of making such a small profit.

FFS. They rolled the dice, and this is what they got. They do not deserve our pity (perhaps some empathy). They had a chance and...they didn't quite get there.

Such is life.