Greetings,
I am constantly amazed that even long time eBay users don't understand proxy bidding.
This, of course, works much to a snipers advantage, those that nickel and dime their bids are always trumped by an adequate snipe, while those that bid their max the first time out, have a much better chance of success.
High bid always wins, no matter when it was placed...hope they don't catch on!!!