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Originally Posted by legion
I'd put in your bid with your best offer with five minutes to go.
There's no need to invite possible shill bidders to test your limit.
If you try to cut it any closer, you risk network delays causing your bid to be submitted after the auction closes. I've had that happen to me before.
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Shill bidders don't need 5 minutes either. That's why you only bid what you're willing to pay. Shill bidders or not, you can't be screwed if you get the item for what you're willing to spend. Oh, the item may be misrepresented, but again, homework on the value is done before bidding. Ask the seller for more pictures or history. I do agree bidding near the end whenever possible to limit the competition.
Personally, I can't bid on a car I can't touch unless it is from a very very well documented seller.