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randi have a very limited budget, if i go after a card i need i like to sit at the computer and manually (count in my head the seconds) plunk down my bid as close to the end as possible. when i do this, i place a bid high enough to win the lot. it is a thrill rush to see what happens when the screen comes back up and where my bid stands especially with 5 secs left to go, the refresh button is like watching the roulette ball just about land in its groove. i probably win 90% of the items i want this way. if i lose, i am not bothered as i will live to fight another day, i have learned that it "pays to wait". meaning i save money the next time around.
ps.. one time i miscounted and bid to late, i was so pissed i didnt sleep the entire night and the card sold for $150 under what i was willing to pay.