I used to use snipe-ware, but found it's one shortcoming....
it doesn't
raise your bid!!
I don't usually bid unless I want the item, so I take the most I would pay for that item and add $102 my bid.
Works like a charm!

(and I've never actually had to pay much more than what it was worth in the first place.)
I take that back. The world championship Matthauser finned brake pads.
They were at $40 when I spotted them. Figured they would get circa $60. So I bid $180.
SOLD!!! (
NOT to me) for
$272!
OK, it's not death or taxes, so....