Lots of reasons I might put in a high bid or keep bumping a bid early. Some of this also depends on the auction rules and bidding increments. Could be to eliminate potential bidders in extended bidding, claim a sweet spot in the bidding pattern, potentially scare other bidders away, know sooner that it will go beyond my means and I can allocate funds somewhere else, or a combination of things. Typically, I don't think this would apply to a common issue such as most T206s or Goudey, but I feel can be used on cards that you seldom see for sale.
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Current Wantlist:
E92 Nadja - Bescher, Chance, Cobb, Donovan, Doolan, Dougherty, Doyle (with bat), Lobert, Mathewson, Miller (fielding), Tinker, Wagner (throwing), Zimmerman
E/T Young Backrun - Need E90-1
E92 Red Crofts - Anyone especially Barry and Shean
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