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Originally Posted by dougscats
I do usually snipe for just that reason.
But there are good reasons not to snipe as well:
For one, I love the action of a live auction--
If it's a big bid, it can be downright awesome--
I think it's much more fun to actively bid than snipe.
Sniping can also be time-consuming, particularly in figuring out a maximum bid. And sometimes I just don't have the time.
More often I fall asleep or just forget.
But there is no doubt that sniping is most reliable.
I once nodded out at the switch with three seconds left.
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You have no idea if you're up against snipers anyhow, so even with ten seconds to go where the live auction is at is essentially meaningless. Either way you have to figure out what you want to pay, and bid accordingly. For entertainment value, it's just as fun to see if your snipe wins out or not if you are following it. So I still see no reason not to snipe.