Posted By:
Lee BehrensI have been on ebay for over a year and was unaware that sniping was such an issue until I got sniped by TBOB. He immediately sent me an email explaining why and that he didn't like the practice. Up to that point I just thought it was usual practice if you wanted to make sure you won the bid.
I still snipe on items I want, but not against people i have have good experience with, including many on this board. I even recently backed off of bidding on a card I because the high bidder recently bought a card from me that I thought was double what it was worth.
The email as a courtesy sounds like a great idea. I also agree with hiding your top bid until the end of the auction.
Great Topic!!!!!