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Old 02-11-08 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by maddmaxx
I don't understand why sniping will beat you. Bid what you are willing to pay. Snipers have to top your bid to win. If they do then OK, you didn't want to pay that much. If they don't then you win.

Don't be afraid to walk away from a bid when it gets too high.

The only problem with that approach is you increase the likelihood of the price going higher than your top price. Last second bidding is an art and can be fun. Sniping programs take the fun out of it.
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