article_snippet: But John Whitbread was left frustrated after the two highest bidders both failed in turnup to pay the winning sum for the holiday - which included all-inclusive accommodation at a four-star luxury resort.
article_snippet: Instead of cancelling the trip, Mr Whitbread decided to give the opportunity to a stranger to join Mr Whitbread by auctioning off the £1,950 ticket, with offers starting at 99p.
article_snippet: But when the two highest bidders - who offered £8,000 and £7,900 - failed to pay up Mr Whitbread decided to raffle off the tickets for £10 instead.
article_snippet: Instead of cancelling the honeymoon Mr Whitbread decided to auction off the tickets to a stranger who might like to join Mr Whitbread.
article_snippet: The two highest eBay bidders failed to pay up, so Mr Whitbread decided to sell raffle tickets instead .
article_snippet: With the help of Mr Whitbread best friend Craig Gibson, Mr Whitbread set up an eBay auction to find someone to travel with Mr Whitbread.
highlights_snippet: John Whitbread auctioned off place on the honeymoon to Dominican Republic .
  
highlights_snippet: After the winning eBay bidders failed to pay John Whitbread sold the tickets in a raffle .
  