Is the "Buy it now" still available, or did that get removed on the first bid?

Also, the only auctions I've ever won was where I "sniped" the bid. As in, put my max offer up less than 5 seconds before the auction ends. You can still do this if you really want the item (although it will increase your bid by one increment -- even if you're the only bidder).

As a rule I never bid on anything in advance.  Simply because interest in an item tends to feed itself, and the price will often peak early ... sometimes for more than the item is worth.  And if I really want something I use a "snipe" service so I don't get caught up in watching and monitoring the item. I seriously dislike that type of adrenaline rush (same reason I don't gamble).


RHaj