Hello Neva,
Thanks for your reply you did answer my questions.
I also appreciate your advice. I wish I would have known to not place my bid on those items I really wanted most, but unfortunately I didn't know about sniping until a couple of days ago, after I placed the bid. I think your advice is a solid one to follow. I am learning as I go, I'll hold off on bidding and just snipe at the end from now on.
Again, thank you for your help and advice.
Jim