Reply to "bidding against the reserve"

puppyraiserMember

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Is there anyway around this other than not sniping?

No, but as long as you are winning for the reserve amount, you are winning at the lowest possible price. You can still see who else is bidding and not place an early bid yourself.

If you must win against other bidders, you could 'nibble' your way up placing low bids and then snipe for your true max, but by doing so, you would be begging to pay a higher price. Many avoid reserve auctions because of the unknown. Once that price is known more people are willing to place a bid.

Keep sniping, and be satisfied at winning for the reserve, as long as they are below your max.

... and WELCOME to the forum.

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