I was in for £90, plus the couple of previous unsuccessful attempts so I was quite happy to pay the extra for the seat, we had one refusal so I got it in with 10 10 v k5 on the bubble, would of had a few chips left but was effectively my tourney life, it held so got seat.
The lad who bubbled is a decent and well known reg who is genuinely ok and I was happy to contribute to his seat as the other locals decided to all put £45 in the pot, the original refuser didn"t but thats his prerogative.
Again it was down to being local and players all known to one and other, hopefully this will be remembered in future situations were I might be the recipient.
Poker Karma may reciprocate at the weekend, if not, I will get a place upstairs by being decent, not too soon though, things to do, places to see.