Posted By:
Gilbert MainesLike they say "all is fair in love and war"
There is little love in the auction game. If sniping is acceptable, so is premature negotiating. If the item is one which I value, I advise the seller that I am anxious to win the item in a competive bid format, so long as he is willing to allow me the opportunity to outbid anyone interested in ending the auction early. I have never had this offer rejected, but I have outbid others.