Lets face it, as a  BUYER there is no greater pain than GETTING SNIPPED at the end of an auction in the last 3 - 4 seconds. You find your item you've been looking for and the price (Start or Current) is right where you like it. So what happens here? Most of us will look throughout the day or put it in our watch list to see if we can get it at the low price. What REALLY happens is OTHER members are watching also and before you know it the auction takes off and you don't have a chance to get it or another member snipes it from you with 3 - 4 seconds left. Welcome  FRUSTRATION & DISAPPOINTMENT.

There is a great tool for All buyers to use which I use to the fullest advantage and thats the MAXIMUM BID block. As you place your bid  be sure to place your MAXIMUM BID at that time. Ebay will bid up to your max bid for you so you don't have to watch the auction in VAIN for the 1-10 day duration of the auction. Even better when your MAXIMUM bid has been passed ebay sends you an email to let you know. This entitles you to eighter A. Rethink your current bid. B. Look elsewhere.

You save so much time and will have better peace of mind using this great tool. This way you do not get involve in a HEATED auction war and you don't get caught up in the moment (Could cost you more than you wanted) So put in your MAXIMUM BID and forget it. Let eBay do all you bidding up to your MAXIMUM BID for you. This gives you more CONTROL over your final bid and saves you valuable time & MONEY. Auctions are fun and should not cost you an arm and leg (OR HEADACHE)

Use your MAXIMUM BID to your advantage and give yourself a fighting chance for the auction in question.

Happy Ebaying  & Have a TERRIFIC 2009! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL! - Johnny Cochran