Nasty little program called BidSage works a treat for me.
Just put in your maximum bid and time before the end of the auction and it will go in and snipe it for you... if you are on a broadband connection 8secs seems to be bout the best time. Leaves very little time for someone else to get in to it.
I know, I know you shouldnt be a sniper, but with the arseholes out there that are willing to go to expensive lengths to out bid you on an item that you may have been waiting on for weeks, it ends up being the only option if you want to get that item.
Also, note, if you really want it, DO NOT put in an initial bid. Just wait and snipe it out at the last minute. If there are people watching it and you place an initial bid, they will be sitting there waiting for the end in order to out bid you.
Hope that helps..
TA
I'm the same as Lucy, i'm a seller on e-bay with over 1500 feedback and i just
love snipers!
I remember last year visiting a flea market in Leicester and buying an Eddie Izzard
book for £1
I sold it to an Aussie for £55! Gorg!