Actually I don't have a problem with snipers. I'm a firm believer in sticking to a price, and if I get it, I get it, and if I don't, oh well. Usually there's another auction along in short order. Sometimes I snipe, but most auctions I don't. I just put in an early bid and wait. I lose more often than not, but that keeps the wife happy. I only buy a few things off of ebay every year.