Whisky Vlog - Auction $hopping - Spending too much or not enough?

Buying whisky at an auction can be a fun/expensive part of the hobby. See what we got and why the high shipping costs suggest you should spend more.
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Yes we spent a lot. I thought it was worth sharing even though it is somewhat embarrassing to do so. They will all go through blind tasting eventually once we feel a bit more 'educated'.
Prices below are...
£(Auction price with commission) = $(including shipping,1.3 exchange rate and bottle size difference)
Ballechin 2004 13 Straight From The Cask Burgundy Matured 50cl - £60 = $94
Glen Grant-Glenlivet 1997 20 - £66 = $109
Glentauchers 1996 21 Old Particular - £77 = $120
Lagavulin 12 - 2012 - £83 = $131
Octomore 06.1 Scottish Barley 5 Year - £105 = $161
Glenallachie 1992 25 Old Particular - £110 = $168
Springbank 18 - £110 = $168
Bunnahabhain Moine Oloroso - £165 = $240
Highland Park 21 - £187 = $272
Springbank 21 - £187 = $272