If item# has a blank after it (as a result of cut and paste)

Would you mind restating that? I don't understand what you are asking! Sorry.

I tried entering a snipe with a space before, after, and both. Still entered OK with no error for me.

If you are using copy and paste to enter a snipe, consider using 'Snipe It Now'. You can enter a snipe directly from eBay. >CLICK<

and WELCOME to the forum.

Thanks, Puppy! Guess I didn't have enough coffee under my belt this morning!