Ebay bidding strategy... is there a good one?

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Posted By: rand

hey dan and all, i used to have alot of money 3 years ago and bought a plenty. today, i am struggling like alot of folks, lost my house, ect, ect, and started a new business that keeps a roof over our head. i love to place my bid in the last seconds of an auction because of the thrill of seeing if i won. collecting for me now is more of a mental get-away then trying to have the best card/set. it has been terrific therapy for a very tough year. i think there is an excitement, small rush if you will, to watch the auction tick down and slam in my bid to see how close to the end i can get it and if i win the card. my point of not doing a snipe is simply money. i dont want to commit to a card if another shows up i want more. i have to pick and choose my battles very wisely. i also feel the win is more personal since i am limited on what i can buy.

dan, live auctions are still the same today, ghost bidders, most people are overwhelmed by the experience and dont see how the auctioneers smoke and mirrors.