>the "automated bidding" thing is part of ebay
>I think by default you put in how much your willing to pay
>and the automated thing will then bid incrementally higher
>up to that ammount. you have to live in a 24 hour world.
>your 2:00AM is my midday you dont want
>to loose something because you arent awake to bid on it.

It is not just that. There is also a scheme they run where your bid is not
put on until the auction is closing. This is so your bid does not affect
early prices, and you may then get it at a lower price.

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