I'd do what Legion said (put in my "best" offer), and let the chips fall where they may (as do many I suppose), but I always did it in the last few minutes. No need to trigger a "bidding war" early in the process. I no longer use ebay after being scammed on a $500 amp (I did get my money back however) as I find it's a cesspool full of scammers (but obviously not everyone). No way, no how would I bid on a car unless I considered my $ a total loss up front