That auction site.....

[Mikesm44]

Part of the issue is sniping software(independent of x-xxx proxy bids) that allows automatic bidding at the last second. And don't forget the stuff that sells cheap when I am otherwise occupied and unable to bid.
Best stratigy seems to be a last second bid or look for good items mislisted. Still looking for the No 5 bayonet listed as "old knife".

Haha. Stop telling everyone. Now it's not going to work.