Last minute bid

[marionalbrecht1]

I was bidding for a pair of shoes and was the highest bidder up to the last three seconds when I was outbit by someone. How does that work? By the time I got the notice that I was outbit it was too late to raise the amount. It has happen to me before, I was even sitting in front of the screen until the last second apparently being the highest bidder but then soemone else won over me. Anyone any tips or ideas on this one? Thanks.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

The person bid within the last 3 seconds. Nothing strange or underhanded, it's exactly how ebay works

My only tip is, stating the obvious but (especially if you are in front of the computer at the very near end as you were) even IF you are in the lead at that point, bid your maximum you are will to pay

That's what an auction is, people are able to bid until literally the last split second