If two or more players try to claim the same card from the discard pile, they enter into a bidding war. For example, let’s say that Luscious Luke and Mean Melody, both Heels, say they want to buy the Sledge Hammer Weapon from the discard pile. Luke ups the ante, saying he’ll spend three Heat. Melody counters, saying she’ll spend four. Luke, who doesn’t have four Heat to spend, is out of the bidding and Melody lays claim to her prize.
There’s a good chance Luke will end up seeing that hammer up close during his next match. Melody tends to fight dirty.