PWCC Auctions & Re-Lists

[Phil68]

Brent lists so many cards multiple times it seems odd. I understand when a card does poorly, perhaps the consignor requests the transaction be cancelled or whatever. But he's got a '56 Hodges that I bid 20-25% over the market on about a month ago and lost by a whole bunch. I figured "well, that card may have moved beyond me." It's back again? You'd think for $400 with shipping that would be a heck of a hammer for a '56 Hodges, no?
I guess the reason for posting this is that it makes bidding seem...pointless.
Wouldn't a reserve or BIN be the way to go if the bidding isn't honored?
Heck, I don't even mind the shilling! I'll only pay what I'll pay, regardless, but it's disappointing to go through the auction process repeatedly on the same damned card. Is this normal for you guys, or are these situations unique to me?

Edit: I should note that I used to repeatedly bid on the re-lists. I have become reluctant to do so now until I gain an understanding of how these "sales" seem...well...fake.