No it's not a gas post. Went to an auction last Saturday hoping to get some nice trees, 6-8 foot spruce. Phoned 3 nurseries ahead of time and they sell for up to $150. There were 100 trees this size. The first bunch went at $270, after that the price dropped as low as $190 with most selling up near the top end. Then they sold some smaller ones in pots. At one point some sold at$30 per buyers choice. The one's that were left were available at the same price but oh no. Guys start the bidding again and they wind up paying $32.50 each. Smart ones, help the dumb ones.