I have avoided ebay for years and years until recently. I succumbed. Problem beyond the obvious excitement attached to "winning" or bidding in an auction: These A-holes swoop in at the last second and "steal" my goods from me. I lost something on my birthday that I had been watching and bidding on all week. I was so disappointed. What am I missing? I understand the maximum bid. How does someone outbid me at the last second with no warning. Tell me. It cannot happen again. That necklace, dress... read more