Aside from my personal tears on the delay (or death. Can never be sure with the dubious "in the future" remark and SE's server/memory issues) of personal housing, I am glad that they fleshed out the Auction System. I thought that it was going to be a dreaded "Let the players bid and drive up the price system" when it was briefly mentioned in the last live letter. Also as a crafter, I'm intrigued by the one-use nature of the exterior customizations and the binding of furniture once it has been placed. Should really keep things in demand, especially when/if personal housing gets implemented and indecision causes people to switch decorations a bit. I am so ready to play the sims with 20 other people (still bitter.).