Quote Originally Posted by fxst
Driver I have bought a fair bit from ebay in various catagories and never worry about sniping etc.I tend to set my limit on an item allow for postage and make that my max. amount, then if I win good if not too bad.
I see many bidding wars and at times you can buy the item new locally for less than the final bid + postage
well thats what I do so now you can decide what you wish to do.
I have lost many auctions by 50 cents but that was 50 cents more than my max bid. I dont have a must win ethic and accept that some people will want an item more than me or must win at any cost.
Pete
Pete

Your approach sounds sensible to me and is basically what I have done so far and what I intend to do if I buy anything else on eBay. I wouldn't pay more for something than I think it is worth in any other type of deal so I don't see any reason to operate differently in an on-line auction.

If people get their kicks by "playing to win" - good luck to them!

Col