I finally yesterday received the following "result":

"Subject: United Airlines' Exclusive Online Ski Auction
Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 10:41:41 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: "'[email protected]'" <[email protected]>

Dear Mr. Martel:

Thank you for your participation in United Airlines' exclusive online Ski Auction program. We received your bid, and though you were not one of our top bidders, all of these miles remain available to you for future auctions. Watch our Web site for a chance at another once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We will continue to offer unique opportunities for our most valued customers to enjoy. Good luck, and thank you for flying United.

Best regards,
Ann Storbeck-Peterson
Vice President Marketing"

My bid was 122'223 miles. I hope the winners were informed in due time (a month ago) and not as late as the "loosers".

[This message has been edited by Rudi (edited 03-04-99).]