Well put. As a beginner on scambay I got caught up in the "I am going to win this item at all costs" and it did cost me. Put in a bid at the price you are willing to pay. Delete the item from your watch list. If you win it, you pay what you think it is worth. That is the definition of a market.

There are lots of ebay buyers that overpay for stuff all the time. You do a search and bidding has exceeded the price of the exact item which is offered as a buy it now? Definition of stupid. Often paying more than retail when the shipping cost is included. If the item is uber rare maybe that is a different issue but more common items will come up again.