>I
>would figure that my $33 autobid should still take precedence over the $18
>bid even if it's dropped in with 2 seconds left.

Of course it does.

What sniping does, is that when I bid $35 30 minutes before it closes, you have 30 minutes to change your mind and bid $36.

If I jump in a 8 seconds left, that gives you enough time to see it, but not enough time to react to it.

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