>>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.

>I've never seen that on eBay. You normally just put on your
>max price and that's it. Maybe eBay USA/UK are different?

It is not on the ebay pages, but has been mentioned in emails I have
received from ebay.

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