Snipe S/W?

From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
Date: Wed Dec 20 04:20:13 2000

>It's also very unlike a live auction. Most auctioneers hate people who
>snipe, because a sniper doesn't take place in the bidding war that leads to
>higher prices. At most auctions, you'll find that the auctioneer and
>his/her staff will "fail to notice" bids from persistent snipers unless

Live auctioneers will "fail to notice" you for a host of reasons, if they
"can". Unless the auctioneer knows you AND watches you, don't make a subtle
first bid. Put your paddle in the air and make some NOISE ("yes" or "here"
seems to work if screamed with gusto).
Received on Wed Dec 20 2000 - 04:20:13 GMT