Snipes are killing ebay auctions

[mybuddyinc]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

If it's a card I really want (but don't HAVE to have), I will bid about 60% of my snipe price early to mid-auction, which I figure is a reasonable seller's reserve. If I get chased or even shilled to that bid, I still figure I came out way ahead, plus the seller does not have to wait until the last moments with the fear he's going to take it in the shorts. Then I have the snipe waiting if needed.

Yes , Todd, +1
Of all the opions so far (all are justified) .......... That's what I do. Throw a "good'' bid in there (maybe I'll go a bit higher, i.e. 73.67 % ) .......... then snipe it ........... a good way to win, but if you don't, you aren't so bad off ..............