On Sat, 09 Jul 2005 05:07:17 GMT, Bert wrote:
Dave,

You seem to think it's OK for the seller to want to get as much as
possible for an item, but it's not OK for a buyer to want to pay as
little as possible, even though both play within the rules. Where is
the fairness in that?

I think the bidders should have an equal chance to decide when they're
done bidding.

As for all buyers having an equal chance, someone in the auction will
always have an advantage, whether it's a fatter wallet or more time to
spend at auctions or a better bidding strategy or even a willingness
to bid more than an item is worth. As far as advantages go, sniping
doesn't really offer that much. '

Right, which explains why nobody does it. I understand now.