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Hello,

No sniper can outbid you if you place a higher bid, no matter when they hit.

Since it seems you are waiting for the last minute to do your bidding, I wonder WHY WHY WHY(???) don't you bid the maximum amount you want to pay? It is SOOO simple. If the sniper is willing to pay more than your absolut max, then the item would be theirs no matter when they (or you) bid. If your absolut max is higher than theirs, then the watch is yours no matter when they attack. The person who is willing to pay more AND BIDS THAT AMOUT is going to win the watch ANYWAY.

If you don't know your maximum amount snipping is not going to help you. Bidding "manually" in the last minute is equally effective as snipping, you just need to know your maximum amount. For example if you were snipping with the same amount that you bid manually you'd again lose the auction since someone were bidding for more.

I hope I understood right your concerns and I hope you understood my answer.

Regards

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